Patents by Inventor Andreas Kraus
Andreas Kraus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11946200Abstract: A stranding machine is provided for producing a cord from a plurality of wires, preferably metal wires. The stranding machine has a stranding device for stranding the wires, including at least one rotatably mounted deflecting roller for deflecting the cord and at least one guide device for guiding the cord. The guide device is arranged in such a way that the cord can be guided on a straight line from the guide device to the deflecting roller in such a way that the cord is pressed against a first flank of the deflecting roller. As the cord is deflected by the deflecting roller, the cord moves from the first flank into the roller base of the deflecting roller.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jurgen Kohl, Mathias Schmidt, Helmut Lammermann, Andreas Kraus
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Publication number: 20240102458Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel generator, namely a converter for obtaining electrical energy in a rolling wheel of a vehicle from the deformation of the wheel tire due to contact with the road surface, a system for obtaining electrical energy including the converter, as well as a vehicle or wheel including the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Andreas Von Schuttenbach, Maik Kraus
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METHOD FOR PRODUCTION MONITORING OF A LABELING MACHINE, AND LABELING MACHINE FOR LABELING CONTAINERS
Publication number: 20240092523Abstract: A method for the production monitoring of a labeling machine, and a labeling machine for labeling containers, comprising a transport means for continuously supplying the containers, at least one labeling assembly for transferring labels to the containers, and at least one glue reservoir unit for continuously supplying glue for fastening the labels to the containers, is described. Accordingly, the filling state of the glue reservoir unit and a machine performance of the transport means and/or of the labeling assembly are continuously measured and, on this basis, at least one remaining running time is calculated, which indicates how long labeling can still be carried out, at the filling state, in the case of an assumed further course of machine performance. The output of the remaining running time facilitates continuous production planning and enables efficient personnel use for the required replenishment of consumables.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Stefan Scherl, Bernhard Domeier, Veronika Tesar, Andreas Ketterl, Andreas Kraus -
Publication number: 20240076091Abstract: A method for the production monitoring of a labeling machine, and a labeling machine for labeling containers, comprising a transport means for continuously supplying the containers, at least one labeling assembly for transferring labels to the containers, and at least one label store for continuously supplying labels, is described. Accordingly, the filling state of the label store and a machine performance of the transport means and/or of the labeling assembly are continuously measured and, on this basis, at least one remaining running time is calculated, which indicates how long labeling can still be carried out, at the filling state, in the case of an assumed further course of machine performance. The output of the remaining running time facilitates continuous production planning and enables efficient personnel use for the required replenishment of consumables.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Andreas KRAUS, Roland EDERER, Stefan SCHERL
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Patent number: 11878375Abstract: A clamping apparatus for clamping shaped parts which are welded along a welding contour by irradiation with a laser beam, includes a first clamping plate used as a holder for a first shaped part, a second clamping plate which is designed to apply a clamping force to the first shaped part and a second shaped part arranged thereon, an outer clamping jaw including a recess and an inner clamping jaw arranged in the recess, which together form the second clamping plate, a passage gap for the laser beam formed in sections between the outer clamping jaw and the inner clamping jaw, and one or more fastening elements which connect the outer clamping jaw with the inner clamping jaw in sections and which bridge the passage gap; and further includes a mirror element arranged such that the laser beam is reflected onto a section of the welding contour.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: EVOSYS LASER GMBHInventors: Michael Wetter, Andreas Kraus, Kreshnik Ahmeti
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Patent number: 11410374Abstract: Synthetic CT is estimated for planning or other purposes from surface data (e.g., depth camera information). The estimation uses parameterization, such as landmark and/or segmentation information, in addition to the surface data. In training and/or application, the parameterization may be used to correct the predicted CT volume. The CT volume may be predicted as a sub-part of the patient, such as estimating the CT volume for scanning one system, organ, or type of tissue separately from other system, organ, or type of tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbHInventors: Brian Teixeira, Vivek Kumar Singh, Birgi Tamersoy, Andreas Krauß, Yifan Wu
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Patent number: 11075554Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor (2) for a permanent magnet synchronous machine, comprising a laminated core (6) arranged on a shaft (4) extending in the axial direction (A), a plurality of poles (14) being arranged around the periphery of the laminated core, wherein at least one magnet (10) is provided per pole. In order to ensure particularly good prevention against slipping of the magnets, pole gap rods (12) are positioned between the poles (14) in such a way that, in the peripheral direction, each magnet (10) is applied, by a first side (16a) and an opposing second side (16b), to a respective pole gap rod (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Daniel Angler, Michael Bzdziuch, Rainer Eckert, Andreas Kraus, Jürgen Seufert
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Patent number: 11031683Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an interior surface, an interior cavity at least partially bounded by the interior surface, and an open side. The assembly further includes a control module coupled within the interior of the main housing, a mirror coupled over the open side of the main housing, and an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and positioned within the interior cavity of the main housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
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Patent number: 10994659Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an exterior surface, an interior, and an open side, the exterior surface having a recess therein. The assembly also includes a control module coupled within the interior of the housing, a mirror coupled over the open end of the housing, and a communication module. The communication module includes an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and an antenna housing at least partially enclosing the antenna and coupled within the recess of the exterior surface of the main housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
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Patent number: 10974650Abstract: A rearview assembly includes a rearview device having at least one of a display and an electro-optic element. A mount is pivotally coupled with the rearview device. The mount includes a receiving aperture for receiving an installation tool. A mounting button is operably coupled with a vehicle and is configured to engage the mount, wherein during installation, the installation tool is used to rotate the mount into engagement with the mounting button.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew J. Kremkow, Andreas Kraus, Blake R. Adams, Sebastien C. Jaeger, Alexander K. Stapf, Jeremy J. Samora
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Publication number: 20210053163Abstract: A clamping apparatus for clamping shaped parts which may be welded along a welding contour by irradiation with a laser beam, includes a first clamping plate used as a holder for a first shaped part, a second clamping plate which is designed to apply a clamping force to the first shaped part and a second shaped part arranged thereon, an outer clamping jaw including a recess and an inner clamping jaw arranged in the recess, which together form the second clamping plate, a passage gap for a laser beam formed in sections between the outer clamping jaw and the inner clamping jaw, and one or more fastening elements which connect the outer clamping jaw with the inner clamping jaw in sections and which bridge the passage gap. The clamping apparatus includes a mirror element arranged such that a laser beam is reflected onto a section of the welding contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Michael WETTER, Andreas KRAUS, Kreshnik AHMETI
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Patent number: 10913388Abstract: A procedure is provided for actuating at least one main headlamp of a lighting unit for a motor vehicle. An overall light distribution generated by means of at least two segments of a segmented light module is allocated to a light function. The light control switches on or switches off the light function depending on at least one electric input signal of the light control. In order to facilitate the application of an animation of a vehicle lighting for a plurality of vehicle and environmental situations, the overall light distribution of the light function is built up from a plurality of light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c). Each of the light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c) is generated by means of at least one segment of the segmented light module. The plurality of light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c) are switched on and/or switched off by the light control in a previously determined and stored sequence.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaAInventors: Andreas Krauß, Boris Kubitza
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Patent number: 10899082Abstract: An inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material having at least one layer of metal foil is disclosed. The inductor coil can be configured to induce an alternating current in the at least one layer of metal foil for inductive heating of the packaging material. In some embodiments, the inductor coil comprises a base layer material and a top layer material bonded to the base layer material to form an irreversible bonding interface comprising a mixture of the base layer material and the top layer material. An induction sealing device comprising at least one inductor coil and a method of manufacturing an inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Karl Israelsson, Fabio Massaccesi, Jonas Christoffersson, Emil Johannesson, Uwe Dreissigacker, Andreas Kraus, Magnus Råbe
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Publication number: 20210001390Abstract: A stranding machine is provided for producing a cord from a plurality of wires, preferably metal wires. The stranding machine has a stranding device for stranding the wires, including at least one rotatably mounted deflecting roller for deflecting the cord and at least one guide device for guiding the cord. The guide device is arranged in such a way that the cord can be guided on a straight line from the guide device to the deflecting roller in such a way that the cord is pressed against a first flank of the deflecting roller. As the cord is deflected by the deflecting roller, the cord moves from the first flank into the roller base of the deflecting roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Jurgen Kohl, Mathias Schmidt, Helmut Lammermann, Andreas Kraus
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Patent number: 10710763Abstract: Examples are disclosed for a labeling machine for labeling containers, such as bottles in the beverage-processing industry. In one example, a labeling machine includes at least one machine unit which in operation can treat containers (e.g., label the containers), and a movable protective element which separates at least part of the machine unit from an associated environment. The protective element comprises a handle for moving the protective element, and the handle comprises a pushbutton for locking and/or unlocking. The pushbutton, when actuated, selectively releases and/or blocks the movement of the protective element.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: KRONES AGInventors: Oliver Potempa, Andreas Kraus, Stefan Scherl
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Patent number: 10703524Abstract: The present disclosure provides a glue supply device for a labeling unit with a glue printer, comprising: a storage tank for glue, a supply line for supplying glue from the storage tank to the glue printer, a continuously delivering glue pump which is embodied to deliver glue from the storage tank into the supply line, and a hydropneumatic reservoir for the glue, wherein the hydro-pneumatic reservoir is arranged at the supply line upstream of the glue printer.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: KRONES AGInventors: Georg Gertlowski, Stefan Poeschl, Josef Scheck, Florian Habersetzer, Heinrich Bielmeier, Robert Scheibenpflug, Alexander Feigl, Andreas Kraus, Dennis Baumann
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Publication number: 20200198526Abstract: A procedure is provided for actuating at least one main headlamp of a lighting unit for a motor vehicle. An overall light distribution generated by means of at least two segments of a segmented light module is allocated to a light function. The light control switches on or switches off the light function depending on at least one electric input signal of the light control. In order to facilitate the application of an animation of a vehicle lighting for a plurality of vehicle and environmental situations, the overall light distribution of the light function is built up from a plurality of light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c). Each of the light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c) is generated by means of at least one segment of the segmented light module. The plurality of light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c) are switched on and/or switched off by the light control in a previously determined and stored sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Andreas Krauß, Boris Kubitza
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Publication number: 20200164597Abstract: An inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material having at least one layer of metal foil is disclosed. The inductor coil can be configured to induce an alternating current in the at least one layer of metal foil for inductive heating of the packaging material. In some embodiments, the inductor coil comprises a base layer material and a top layer material bonded to the base layer material to form an irreversible bonding interface comprising a mixture of the base layer material and the top layer material. An induction sealing device comprising at least one inductor coil and a method of manufacturing an inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Karl Israelsson, Fabio Massaccesi, Jonas Christoffersson, Emil Johannesson, Uwe Dreissigacker, Andreas Kraus, Magnus Råbe
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Publication number: 20200047670Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an exterior surface, an interior, and an open side, the exterior surface having a recess therein. The assembly also includes a control module coupled within the interior of the housing, a mirror coupled over the open end of the housing, and a communication module. The communication module includes an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and an antenna housing at least partially enclosing the antenna and coupled within the recess of the exterior surface of the main housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
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Patent number: 10479277Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an exterior surface, an interior, and an open side, the exterior surface having a recess therein. The assembly also includes a control module coupled within the interior of the housing, a mirror coupled over the open end of the housing, and a communication module. The communication module includes an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and an antenna housing at least partially enclosing the antenna and coupled within the recess of the exterior surface of the main housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger