Patents by Inventor Dieter Kraft
Dieter Kraft 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: 20220330828Abstract: A system for measuring the presence and/or the concentration of an analysis substance dissolved in a bodily fluid includes a light source configured to emit an excitation light, a detection device, and an optical device defining an excitation beam path of the excitation light from the light source to a measurement region of a sample and defining a detection beam path of a detection light from the measurement region of the sample to the detection device. The detection device is configured to detect the detection light and comprises a light-sensitive sensor and at least one filter element disposed in the detection beam path. The at least one filter element being configured to suppress a transmission of light with wavelengths outside of a specified analysis wavelength range about a selected IR absorption band that is specified as being characteristic for the analysis substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Andreas Popp, Dieter Kraft
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Publication number: 20220133185Abstract: A system for measuring the presence and/or the concentration of an analysis substance dissolved in a bodily fluid includes a light source configured to emit excitation light and an optical device. The optical device defines, for the excitation light, an excitation beam path from the light source to a measurement region of a sample and, for scattered light from the measurement region of the sample, a detection beam path from the measurement region of the sample to a detection device. The system also includes a detection device configured to detect the scattered light. The detection device includes a light-sensitive sensor and a filter element arranged in the detection beam path, the filter element being designed to suppress a transmission of light with wavelengths outside of an analysis wavelength range around a Raman resonance of the analysis substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Andreas Popp, Dieter Kraft
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Patent number: 8528674Abstract: A device and a method for generating a vacuum in a brake system of a vehicle equipped with a hybrid drive. The hybrid drive includes an internal combustion engine and at least one electric drive, which is selectively uncoupled from the internal combustion engine with the aid of a clutch. A vacuum pump having an adjustable pumping capacity is mechanically connected to the at least one electric drive.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Dieter Kraft, Michael Bildstein
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Patent number: 7983250Abstract: A communications system for a motor vehicle, including a plurality of electrical components, a data bus structure to which the components are connected in order to transmit information among the components, and a power line structure to which the components are connected in order to be supplied with power. The information is transmitted in successive cycles over the data bus structure, each cycle including at least one time window for transmitting information at specific points in time and at least one event window for transmitting information in response to specific events. The communications system includes an arrangement for redundantly transmitting information which merely transmits the information transmitted in the at least one time window over the data bus structure at least partially over the power line structure as well.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Thorsten Enders, Thomas Fuehrer, Robert Hugel, Juergen Schirmer, Dieter Kraft, Frank Stiegler
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Publication number: 20100230187Abstract: A device and a method for generating a vacuum in a brake system of a vehicle equipped with a hybrid drive. The hybrid drive includes an internal combustion engine and at least one electric drive, which is selectively uncoupled from the internal combustion engine with the aid of a clutch. A vacuum pump having an adjustable pumping capacity is mechanically connected to the at least one electric drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Dieter Kraft, Michael Bildstein
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Patent number: 7600818Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for the headrest of a vehicle seat, comprising two fixtures which are spaced apart in the transversal direction (Y) of the seat and guide two rods (6, 7) that support the headrest so as to be able to adjust the height thereof. Said fastening device encompasses a fixture comprising a first guiding sleeve (23) that receives and slidingly directs a support rod (7), and a support (24) which is guided on the frame (2) of the vehicle seat so as to be movable in the transversal direction (Y) of the seat, and on which guiding sleeve (23) is mounted so as to be pivotable about a first swivel pin (27) extending in the longitudinal direction of the seat (X).Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Alfmeier Prazision Ag Baugruppen und SystemlosungInventors: Ulrich Ebbeskotte, Dieter Kraft
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Publication number: 20080284220Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-whiplash vehicle seat for a motor vehicle, with a rear backrest covering, wherein the rear backrest covering includes a fixed side part and a central part, wherein the central part is mechanically fastened to the vehicle seat by a resilient element, and wherein the resilient element is fastened to the vehicle seat by a hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: FAURECIA AUTOSITZE GMBHInventor: Dieter Kraft
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Patent number: 7429082Abstract: A vehicle seat with a headrest for a vehicle is formed from an impact cushion and installed upon a seat back. The headrest is pivoted around a stationary pivotal axle aligned transversely to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and can be swung from an unused position against the force of a spring into a used position. In the used position, the headrest is held stationary by a toggle linkage, which, within its self-limiting swing zone, acts as a pivoting element between the impact cushion and the pivotal axle.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Alfmeier Prazision AG Baugruppen und SystemlosungenInventors: Dieter Kraft, Jürgen Hofmockel
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Patent number: 7410219Abstract: Mounting device for a headrest with two headrest rods for a vehicle seat, which includes a first guide sleeve for the height-adjustable accommodation of a first headrest rod, a second guide sleeve for the height-adjustable accommodation of a second headrest rod, and a first receptacle device secured in the backrest, in which the first guide sleeve is held and rests at at least two axially spaced bearing points. A second receptacle device is secured in the backrest, within which the second guide sleeve can be shifted at least in the transverse direction. The second guide sleeve rests in the second receptacle device, which is secured in the backrest. Advantageously, the second guide sleeve is pivotably held in the second receptacle device, which is secured in the backrest, and the second headrest rod is pivotably held in the second guide sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Dieter Kraft, Lars Merkert, Richard Hielckert
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Patent number: 7407231Abstract: A headrest adjustment assembly is disclosed for adjusting the position of a headrest relative to a seatback. The headrest adjustment assembly includes a guide disposed in the seat back, at least one holding bar disposed within the guide, the guide and holding bar being configured with sufficient clearance to allow selective relative longitudinal and transverse sliding, the holding bar being fixed to the headrest, and a clamping element mounted to the seat back for selectively applying a transverse force to the holding bar to thereby fix the position of the holding bar within the guide and prevent relative transverse or longitudinal sliding.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Alfmeier Prazision AG Baugruppen und SystemlosungenInventors: Dieter Kraft, Jürgen Hofmockel
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Publication number: 20070286225Abstract: A communications system for a motor vehicle, including a plurality of electrical components, a data bus structure to which the components are connected in order to transmit information among the components, and a power line structure to which the components are connected in order to be supplied with power. The information is transmitted in successive cycles over the data bus structure, each cycle including at least one time window for transmitting information at specific points in time and at least one event window for transmitting information in response to specific events. The communications system includes an arrangement for redundantly transmitting information which merely transmits the information transmitted in the at least one time window over the data bus structure at least partially over the power line structure as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Thorsten Enders, Thomas Fuehrer, Robert Hugel, Juergen Schirmer, Dieter Kraft, Frank Stiegler
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Patent number: 7302324Abstract: A device for a data and energy management in a vehicle having a connecting arrangement via which a superordinate control unit may be connected to at least one subordinate control system, respectively, the superordinate control unit having a superordinate interface and the at least one subordinate control system having a subordinate interface, using which, the superordinate control unit and the at least one subordinate control system exchange data of at least one electrical user via the connecting arrangement, for the purpose of a bidirectional communication. In an advantageous manner there is the possibility that in the case of an energy demand by the at least one subordinate control system via a first connecting arrangement, purposefully at least one additional connecting arrangement is able to be deactivated and/or activated by at least one superordinate switching arrangement of the superordinate control unit, in order to fulfill the desired energy demand.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Dieter Kraft, Volker Schlechter, Bernd Aupperle, Norbert Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20070069135Abstract: A method and a device for controlling a radiation source are described, the radiation source illuminating an illumination range. At least one surveillance sensor of the motor vehicle monitors the environment of the vehicle for the presence of objects. The radiation source is switched off and/or its intensity is reduced as a function of the distance to this object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2004Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventor: Dieter Kraft
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Publication number: 20070001500Abstract: A vehicle seat with a headrest for a vehicle is formed from an impact cushion and installed upon a seat back. The headrest is pivoted around a stationary pivotal axle aligned transversely to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and can be swung from an unused position against the force of a spring into a used position. In the used position, the headrest is held stationary by a toggle linkage, which, within its self-limiting swing zone, acts as a pivoting element between the impact cushion and the pivotal axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Dieter Kraft, Jurgen Hofmockel
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Publication number: 20060261843Abstract: A device for a data and energy management in a vehicle having a connecting arrangement via which a superordinate control unit may be connected to at least one subordinate control system, respectively, the superordinate control unit having a superordinate interface and the at least one subordinate control system having a subordinate interface, using which, the superordinate control unit and the at least one subordinate control system exchange data of at least one electrical user via the connecting arrangement, for the purpose of a bidirectional communication. In an advantageous manner there is the possibility that in the case of an energy demand by the at least one subordinate control system via a first connecting arrangement, purposefully at least one additional connecting arrangement is able to be deactivated and/or activated by at least one superordinate switching arrangement of the superordinate control unit, in order to fulfill the desired energy demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2003Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Dieter Kraft, Volker Schlechter, Bernd Aupperle, Norbert Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20060261661Abstract: Mounting device for a headrest with two headrest rods for a vehicle seat, which includes a first guide sleeve for the height-adjustable accommodation of a first headrest rod, a second guide sleeve for the height-adjustable accommodation of a second headrest rod, and a first receptacle device secured in the backrest, in which the first guide sleeve is held and rests at at least two axially spaced bearing points. A second receptacle device is secured in the backrest, within which the second guide sleeve can be shifted at least in the transverse direction. The second guide sleeve rests in the second receptacle device, which is secured in the backrest. Advantageously, the second guide sleeve is pivotably held in the second receptacle device, which is secured in the backrest, and the second headrest rod is pivotably held in the second guide sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Dieter Kraft, Lars Merkert, Richard Hielckert
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Publication number: 20060163929Abstract: The invention related to a fastening device for the headrest of a vehicle seat, comprising two fixtures which are spaced apart in the transversal direction (Y) of the seat and guide two rods (6,7) that support the headrest so as to be able to adjust the height thereof. Said fastening device encompasses a fixture comprising a first guiding sleeve (23) that receives and slidingly directs a support rod (7), and a support (24) which is guided on the frame (2) if the vehicle seat so as to be movable in the transversal direction (Y) of the seat, and on which guiding sleeve (23) is mounted so as to be pivotably about a first swivel pin (27) extending in the longitudinal direction of the seat (X).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2004Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Ulrich Ebbeskotte, Dieter Kraft
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Publication number: 20060087167Abstract: A headrest adjustment assembly is disclosed for adjusting the position of a headrest relative to a seatback. The headrest adjustment assembly includes a guide disposed in the seat back, at least one holding bar disposed within the guide, the guide and holding bar being configured with sufficient clearance to allow selective relative longitudinal and transverse sliding, the holding bar being fixed to the headrest, and a clamping element mounted to the seat back for selectively applying a transverse force to the holding bar to thereby fix the position of the holding bar within the guide and prevent relative transverse or longitudinal sliding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: Dieter Kraft, Jurgen Hofmockel
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Patent number: 4850300Abstract: Vessel mouths (1) are provided with a silane coating in order to improve the pouring behavior. For this purpose, there is an apparatus which has, on a rotatable nozzle holder (14), several spray nozzles (16) and blowing nozzles (17) directed tangentially to the edge (1a) of the vessel mouth (1). A stationary nozzle mandrel (12) forms, by means of its lower centering portion (13), a centering means for the vessel mouth (1). An air flow flows from the centering portion (13) out of air nozzles (20) directed rearwards and prevents spray material from penetrating into the vessel (2). The spray residues and solvent vapors which occur are sucked off from a suction bell (21) surrounding the vessel mouth (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1988Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: Dieter Kraft, Dieter Grohser
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Patent number: 4164994Abstract: A hydraulic eddy brake has a rotor and a stator both forming an eddy chamber. Liquid supply conduits lead to the center of the eddy chamber. The rotor shaft is sealed relative to the housing formed by the stator. The sealing is accomplished by noncontacting sealings. Leakage liquid is discharged to respective chambers located between the bearings and the eddy chamber proper. A gap is provided between the shaft and the housing. This gap is connected with the center of the eddy chamber through a liquid feedback which may include an intermediate chamber and respective liquid feedback conduits whereby the pressure at the point of leakage is minimized. Such brakes are used as absorption dynamometers to measure torque.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1977Date of Patent: August 21, 1979Assignee: Firma Carl Schenck AGInventors: Hans-Walter Dodt, Dieter Kraft