Patents by Inventor Bernd Ziems
Bernd Ziems 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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Publication number: 20240077341Abstract: The invention relates to an explosion-protected housing for means for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation. The housing comprises a housing body that is configured to receive such transmission and/or reception means and a window element having a first side that faces the housing interior and an opposite second side that faces away from the housing interior, wherein the window element transmits electromagnetic radiation. The housing body has a flanging on the second side of the window element, said flanging pressing the window element in the direction of a seat that is formed in the interior of the housing such that the housing is formed as a pressure-resistant housing and/or as a dust-tight housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Bernd ZIEMS, Hauke DITTMER, Dirk SIEMER, Axel GROTHOFF, Peter ZÜLZER, Ame STAMER, Pawel WISNIEWSKI, Timo ZIEGENBEIN
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Patent number: 11821757Abstract: The invention relates to an explosion-protected housing for means for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation (2, 2a, 2b). The housing comprises a housing body (1) that is configured to receive such transmission and/or reception means (2, 2a, 2b) and a window element (5) having a first side (7) that faces the housing interior and an opposite second side (6) that faces away from the housing interior, wherein the window element (5) transmits electromagnetic radiation. The housing body (1) has a flanging (11) on the second side (6) of the window element (5), said flanging pressing the window element (5) in the direction of a seat (13) that is formed in the interior of the housing such that the housing is formed as a pressure-resistant housing and/or as a dust-tight housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Minimax GmbHInventors: Bernd Ziems, Hauke Dittmer, Dirk Siemer, Axel Grothoff, Peter Zülzer, Arne Stamer, Pawel Wisniewski, Timo Ziegenbein
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Publication number: 20220319291Abstract: The present invention relates to a light guiding arrangement (1) for transmitting electromagnetic radiation, in particular ultraviolet and/or infrared radiation, and a spark and/or flame detector that uses same. The light guiding arrangement (1) comprises a housing (10) and a light guiding rod (20), wherein the housing (10) has a light entrance opening (12) and a light exit opening (14) situated opposite, wherein the light guiding rod (20) is arranged in the housing (10) between the light entrance opening (12) and the light exit opening (14), wherein the light guiding rod (20) is mounted resiliently on at least one side in the housing (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Hauke DITTMER, Dirk SIEMER, Bernd ZIEMS
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Patent number: 10825312Abstract: A modular multi-sensor fire detector (300) that has an evaluation unit and a plurality of sensor heads (100) which are arranged locally at a distance from the evaluation unit and are connected to the evaluation unit in a signal-conducting manner, wherein the evaluation unit (200) can be connected in a signal-conducting manner to an alarm signal receiving device (301) which is locally at a distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Minimax GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Bernd Ziems, Hauke Dittmer, Dirk Siemer, Axel Grothoff, Peter Zuelzer, Arne Stamer, Pawel Wisniewski, Bernd Hallwass-Fedder
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Patent number: 10726707Abstract: The invention relates to a hazard detector for an evaluation unit (12, 14), e.g. a fire detector and/or extinguishing control center (12). The hazard detector (10) comprises a housing (16) having at least one sensor unit (22) or a sensor interface for connecting the sensor unit (22) to capture a hazard parameter. Moreover, the hazard detector (10) comprises a first electronic assembly (26), electrically connected to the sensor unit (22) or the sensor interface, for processing sensor signals of the sensor unit (22), and a second electronic assembly (30), connected to at least one first interface (38) for electrically connecting the second electrical assembly (30) to a physically remote evaluation unit (12, 14). In this arrangement, the first electronic assembly (26) and the second electronic assembly (30) comprise a wireless data connection (32) for transmitting the processed sensor signals from at least the first electronic assembly (26) to the second electronic assembly (30).Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Minimax GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Bernd Ziems, Hauke Dittmer, Dirk Siemer, Axel Grothoff, Peter Zuelzer, Arne Stamer, Pawel Wisniewski, Bernd Hallwass-Fedder
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Publication number: 20190139397Abstract: The invention relates to a hazard detector for an evaluation unit (12, 14), e.g. a fire detector and/or extinguishing control center (12). The hazard detector (10) comprises a housing (16) having at least one sensor unit (22) or a sensor interface for connecting the sensor unit (22) to capture a hazard parameter. Moreover, the hazard detector (10) comprises a first electronic assembly (26), electrically connected to the sensor unit (22) or the sensor interface, for processing sensor signals of the sensor unit (22), and a second electronic assembly (30), connected to at least one first interface (38) for electrically connecting the second electrical assembly (30) to a physically remote evaluation unit (12, 14). In this arrangement, the first electronic assembly (26) and the second electronic assembly (30) comprise a wireless data connection (32) for transmitting the processed sensor signals from at least the first electronic assembly (26) to the second electronic assembly (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Bernd ZIEMS, Hauke DITTMER, Dirk SIEMER, Axel GROTHOFF, Peter ZUELZER, Arne STAMER, Pawel WISNIEWSKI, Bernd HALLWASS-FEDDER
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Publication number: 20190130716Abstract: The invention relates to a modular multi-sensor fire detector (300). The invention proposes that the detector (300) has an evaluation unit and a plurality of sensor heads (100) which are arranged locally at a distance from the evaluation unit and are connected to the evaluation unit in a signal-conducting manner, wherein the evaluation unit (200) can be connected in a signal-conducting manner to an alarm signal receiving device (301) which is locally at a distance. The invention also relates to a fire detection system having such a detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Bernd ZIEMS, Hauke DITTMER, Dirk SIEMER, Axel GROTHOFF, Peter ZUELZER, Arne STAMER, Pawel WISNIEWSKI, Bernd HALLWASS-FEDDER
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Publication number: 20180348021Abstract: The invention relates to an explosion-protected housing for means for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation (2, 2a, 2b). The housing comprises a housing body (1) that is configured to receive such transmission and/or reception means (2, 2a, 2b) and a window element (5) having a first side (7) that faces the housing interior and an opposite second side (6) that faces away from the housing interior, wherein the window element (5) transmits electromagnetic radiation. The housing body (1) has a flanging (11) on the second side (6) of the window element (5), said flanging pressing the window element (5) in the direction of a seat (13) that is formed in the interior of the housing such that the housing is formed as a pressure-resistant housing and/or as a dust-tight housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Bernd ZIEMS, Hauke DITTMER, Dirk SIEMER, Axel GROTHOFF, Peter ZÜLZER, Arne STAMER, Patel WISNIEWSKI, Timo ZIEGENBEIN
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Patent number: 8791826Abstract: A method for fire detection in enclosed environments (1) subject to explosion protection regulations out of which an air-dust mixture is filtered while the concentration of dust of the air-dust mixture is lowered to under the explosion limit by a filter (2) and the aspirated air-dust mixture is checked for burning characteristics and if appropriate a fire alarm is triggered, in which the function of the filter (2) is monitored, the fire detection is carried out by use of an aspirating smoke detector system (7) not approved for use in potentially explosive areas but instead is deployed outside the ex-zone and if the filter (2) is destroyed a signal processing unit (15, 15.1) of a malfunction monitoring sensor (14) generates a signal which initiates a subsequent action preventing aspirated air-dust mixture with an elevated concentration of dust from entering the aspirating smoke detector system (7).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Minimax GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Manfred Russwurm, Torsten Westphal, Thomas Mendle, Olaf Klischat, Bernd Ziems, Hauke Dittmer, Kurt Lenkeit
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Patent number: 8400314Abstract: A fire alarm consists of a housing in which sensors, a radiation source, and an optical window are disposed. A reflector protection basket or ring is disposed above the optical window. The basket or ring is suitable for protecting the optical window against mechanical influences, allows UV and IR radiation to pass through to a sufficient degree, and reflects UV and IR radiation from the housing interior, on its inside. Monitoring of the contamination of the window, function monitoring of the sensors and of the signal processing electronics, as well as easy replaceability of the components in the fire alarm are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Minimax GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hauke Dittmer, Dirk Siemer, Peter Zuelzer, Bernd Ziems, Axel Grothoff, Arne Stamer, Kurt Lenkeit
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Publication number: 20120133518Abstract: A method for fire detection in enclosed environments (1) subject to explosion protection regulations out of which an air-dust mixture is filtered while the concentration of dust of the air-dust mixture is lowered to under the explosion limit by a filter (2) and the aspirated air-dust mixture is checked for burning characteristics and if appropriate a fire alarm is triggered, in which the function of the filter (2) is monitored, the fire detection is carried out by use of an aspirating smoke detector system (7) not approved for use in potentially explosive areas but instead is deployed outside the ex-zone and if the filter (2) is destroyed a signal processing unit (15, 15.1) of a malfunction monitoring sensor (14) generates a signal which initiates a subsequent action preventing aspirated air-dust mixture with an elevated concentration of dust from entering the aspirating smoke detector system (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: MINIMAX GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Manfred Russwurm, Torsten Westphal, Thomas Mendle, Olaf Klischat, Bernd Ziems, Hauke Dittmer, Kurt Lenkeit
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Publication number: 20100289650Abstract: A fire alarm consists of a housing in which sensors, a radiation source, and an optical window are disposed. A reflector protection basket or ring is disposed above the optical window. The basket or ring is suitable for protecting the optical window against mechanical influences, allows UV and IR radiation to pass through to a sufficient degree, and reflects UV and IR radiation from the housing interior, on its inside. Monitoring of the contamination of the window, function monitoring of the sensors and of the signal processing electronics, as well as easy replaceability of the components in the fire alarm are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: MINIMAX GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Hauke Dittmer, Dirk Siemer, Peter Zuelzer, Bernd Ziems, Axel Grothoff, Arne Stamer, Kurt Lenkeit
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Publication number: 20100265510Abstract: A device for detecting and reporting fire phenomena, particularly sparks in a gas stream that might be charged with solid particles and flows through a conveyance line uses a displacement body that extends longitudinally in the flow direction of the conveyance line. The displacement body is disposed on a shaft, and a deflector is disposed at one end of the displacement body, in front of a light-permeable ring, in the interior of which a reflector is disposed. By way of an adjustable mirror at the other end in the interior of the displacement body, a signal is reflected into the interior of the shaft. The device also includes an optical reception unit and an evaluation unit at the end of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Minimax GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Manfred Russwurm, Bernd Ziems, Manfred Guderjan