Patents by Inventor Jorg Maier

Jorg Maier 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).

  • Patent number: 11360453
    Abstract: In a method for operating a system, which has a plurality of sensors (21, 22, 23), the sensors (21, 22, 23) provide first sensor data (11) to a primary process (31). Furthermore, the sensors (21, 22, 23) provide second sensor data (12). At least a part of the first sensor data (11) and the second sensor data (12) is subjected to an analysis (13). A result (16) of the analysis (13) is used in at least one secondary process (33) of the primary process (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: BALLUFF GMBH
    Inventors: Jorg Maier, Jochen Streib, Martin Osterfeld, Stephan Langer, Roland Schafer, Albert Dorneich, Andrea Hiller-Brod
  • Patent number: 11162827
    Abstract: The at least one value is respectively determined from at least one measured value of the sensors (20-29) in a method for determining at least one physical value in a space (10) in which several sensors (20-29) are arranged which are set up to measurer the at least one value, for several positions (30) in the space (10) where there is no sensor (20-29). A system which is set up in order to determine the at least one physical value in the space (10) has several sensors (20-29) which are arranged in the space (10). Furthermore, it has a database, in which information about the space (10) is stored, and a computer which is set up in order to determine the at least one value by means of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Balluff GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Osterfeld, Stephan Langer, Roland Schafer, Albert Dorneich, Andrea Hiller-Brod, Jorg Maier, Jochen Streib
  • Publication number: 20210318663
    Abstract: In a method for operating a system, which has a plurality of sensors (21, 22, 23), the sensors (21, 22, 23) provide first sensor data (11) to a primary process (31). Furthermore, the sensors (21, 22, 23) provide second sensor data (12). At least a part of the first sensor data (11) and the second sensor data (12) is subjected to an analysis (13). A result (16) of the analysis (13) is used in at least one secondary process (33) of the primary process (31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jorg Maier, Jochen Streib, Martin Osterfeld, Stephan Langer, Roland Schafer, Albert Dorneich, Andrea Hiller-Brod
  • Publication number: 20210318150
    Abstract: The at least one value is respectively determined from at least one measured value of the sensors (20-29) in a method for determining at least one physical value in a space (10) in which several sensors (20-29) are arranged which are set up to measurer the at least one value, for several positions (30) in the space (10) where there is no sensor (20-29). A system which is set up in order to determine the at least one physical value in the space (10) has several sensors (20-29) which are arranged in the space (10). Furthermore, it has a database, in which information about the space (10) is stored, and a computer which is set up in order to determine the at least one value by means of the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Osterfeld, Stephan Langer, Roland Schafer, Albert Dorneich, Andrea Hiller-Brod, Jorg Maier, Jochen Streib
  • Patent number: 11014096
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing white pigment containing products. The white pigment containing products are obtained from at least one white pigment and impurities containing material via froth flotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Jorg Sotemann, Jorg Maier, David Gilbert, Tomi Matti Juhani Niitti
  • Publication number: 20200188935
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing white pigment containing products. The white pigment containing products are obtained from at least one white pigment and impurities containing material via froth flotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jorg SOTEMANN, Jorg MAIER, David GILBERT, Tomi Matti Juhani NIITTI
  • Publication number: 20190256714
    Abstract: A process is described for manufacturing white pigment containing products. The white pigment containing products are obtained from at least one white pigment and impurities containing material via froth flotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Jörg SÖTEMANN, Jörg MAIER
  • Patent number: 8381915
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process for purification of calcium carbonate-comprising minerals comprising at least one flotation step, characterized in that this step implements at least one quaternary imidazoline methosulfate compound as collector agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Omya Development AG
    Inventors: Bahman Tavakkoli, Thomas Mangelberger, Jörg Maier, Matthias Buri
  • Publication number: 20120168469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a repair nozzle for dispensing viscous materials that can be used in the automotive sector from a container comprising said materials, by means of an associated dispensing gun having a proximal product feed end comprising means for detachably fastening the repair nozzle onto the container and at least one seal element for providing a sealing capability between the repair nozzle and the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Hermann J. Schwarze, Joachim Plotzitzka, Hans-Jorg Maier, Werner Moosmann
  • Publication number: 20100040528
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process for purification of calcium carbonate-comprising minerals comprising at least one flotation step, characterised in that this step implements at least one quaternary imidazoline methosulfate compound as collector agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Bahman Tavakkoli, Thomas Mangelberger, Jörg Maier, Matthias Buri
  • Patent number: 6490403
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a panel light-guiding element, including the step of rolling a metal body of one of aluminum and an aluminum alloy in at least one pass between at least two rolls to form a rolled product having at least one structured surface as a light guiding structure having a rib pattern of height h and a tooth-like cross-section. The tooth-like cross-section have a periodic structure of rows of triangles. The triangles have bases which follow each other, a first side of each of the triangles running at an angle &agr;, and a second side at an angle &bgr; from the base which has a length l. At least one of the rolls exhibits an embossed pattern that is structured to form the rib pattern in a rolling direction over a full length of the rolled product and is tooth-like in cross-section so that the angle &agr; is in a range of 5 to 60°, the angle &bgr; in a range of 10 to 90°, the length l in a range of 0.01 to 10 mm and the height h is 0.1 to 2 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Christian Bartenbach, Roman Fuchs, Jugo Fuhrmann, Jörg Maier
  • Patent number: 6442923
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a yarn from at least two individual yarn components having different physical characteristics so that the produced yarn has a desired visual effect. The method includes continuously supplying at least one yarn component in the form of a bundle of continuous filaments and individually treating the bundle of continuous filaments in a treating stage. The treated bundle of continuous filaments is then conveyed to a collective compacting stage. At least one other yarn component is supplied from a spinning beam or a bobbin directly to the collecting compacting stage and the bundle of continuous filaments and at least one other yarn component are compacted collectively in a collective compacting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Weiss, Jörg Maier, Werner Nabulon
  • Publication number: 20020110350
    Abstract: Light-guiding surface of metal in the form of a rolled product, said rolled product having at least one structured surface created by a rolling process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Alusuisse Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Christian Bartenbach, Roman Fuchs, Jugo Fuhrmann, Jorg Maier
  • Patent number: 6389216
    Abstract: A light-guiding panel element arrangeable on a wall or a ceiling for lighting purposes. The light-guiding panel element including a walled metal body having at least one structured surface as a light deflecting structure with a ray of the pattern height h and a toothed-like cross-section. The tooth-like cross-section represents a period structure of rows of triangles. The triangles have bases that follow each other. A first side of each triangle runs at an angle &agr; and a second side at an angle &bgr; from the base which is length 1. The rib structure runs in a rolling direction, &agr; is an angle of 5 to 60°, &bgr; at an angle of 10 to 90°, a length l is 0.01 to 10 mm and the height h of the rib pattern is 0.1 to 2 mm. A line of contact of both sides of each triangle forms an edge with a radius r1 that is less than l/10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Alusuisse Technology & Managment Ltd.
    Inventors: Christian Bartenbach, Roman Fuchs, Jugo Fuhrmann, Jörg Maier
  • Patent number: 6076345
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a yarn from at least two individual yarn components having different physical characteristics so that the produced yarn has a desired visual effect. The method includes continuously supplying at least one yarn component in the form of a bundle of continuous filaments and individually treating the bundle of continuous filaments in a treating stage. The treated bundle of continuous filaments is then conveyed to a collective compacting stage. At least one other yarn component is supplied from a spinning beam or a bobbin directly to the collecting compacting stage and the bundle of continuous filaments and at least one other yarn component are compacted collectively in a collective compacting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Weiss, Jorg Maier, Werner Nabulon
  • Patent number: 5732454
    Abstract: An apparatus for stuffer box crimping a synthetic filament thread includes a thread inlet duct for aspiring and guiding synthetic filament threads to a stuffer box. The apparatus includes a flow duct, the thread inlet duct preceding the flow duct, the flow duct and the thread inlet duct having a common longitudinal axis. The apparatus is provided with a nozzle having an outlet opening merging into the flow duct, for supplying a fluid under pressure. The two or more sets of nozzles may be arranged consecutively along the longitudinal axis of the thread inlet duct and the flow duct in a direction of thread transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG
    Inventors: Peter Busenhart, Jorg Maier, Felix Graf
  • Patent number: 5653010
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for texturing thermoplastic threads. In starting the operation of the texturing device, one or several non-textured yarns can be drawn in more easily and more reliably via a drawing-in yarn guide which guides the at least one yarn for the purpose of drawing same into the feed channels of the texturizing nozzle and into the plug channels of the plug feed roller essentially parallel to these channels and at a predetermined distance from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG
    Inventors: Peter Grossenbacher, Jorg Maier
  • Patent number: 5497538
    Abstract: A device for texturizing continuous filament threads including plates in a crimping part which have a prolongation at both ends thereof, with the prolongation being located centrically-symmetrically, however offset, relative to each other and have rounded end faces thus permitting reversing the plates upon wear of one end face thereof, thus increasing their service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG
    Inventors: Felix Graf, Jorg Maier, Rudi Wagner, Armin Wirz
  • Patent number: 5351374
    Abstract: Threads made from thermoplastic materials are textured, in that they are heated by a delivery medium in a delivery channel and conveyed through an orifice into a stuffer box where they are stuffed to form a plug. In order to maintain plug formation constant, the orifice area is monitored in a sensory manner and the measured signals are used for monitoring purposes as a measured quantity in a control loop, in which the supply of damming back medium, the conveying away speed of the plug, the position of the stuffer box walls, or the supply of delivery medium are used as manipulated variables. The measuring signals produced by monitoring can be compared with thresholds to produce control signals corresponding to the comparison result for activating alarm, warning or stopping elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventors: Werner Nabulon, Jorg Maier, Peter Grossenbacher, Felix Graf, Armin Wirz
  • Patent number: 4806211
    Abstract: An anodized aluminum product prepared by anodizing an alloy comprising 1.20-1.60% iron and 0.25-0.55% manganese with a weight ratio of iron to manganese between 2.8 and 5, up to 0.20% silicon, up to 0.30% copper, up to 5% magnesium, up to 0.10% chromium, up to 2% zinc, up to 0.25% zirconium, up to 0.10% titanium, remainder aluminum and in total up to 0.50% of other by anodic oxidation in an electrolyte at a temperature of less than 560.degree. C. for no more than 4 hours so as to produce an oxide thickness of 5 to 30 .mu.m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Swiss Aluminum Ltd.
    Inventors: Jurgen Timm, Jean-Francois Paulet, Jorg Maier