Patents by Inventor Markus Meier
Markus Meier 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: 20150214657Abstract: A connection system includes a first connection module and a second connection module, which each have a first connection devices, the first connection module including a second connection device and the second connection module including a third connection device. There is a direct electrical connection between the first connection device of the connection module and the accommodated device and a direct mechanical connection between the connection module and the accommodated device. The first connection module can be locked directly to the third connection device such that the first connection module is electrically and mechanically connected to the second connection module. The third connection device is arranged such that, when the second connection device is locked to the third connection device, mechanical and electrical disconnection of the first connection module from the second connection module is prevented if the second connection module has received a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Manuel Geitner, Peter Haubner, Andreas Kneidl, Markus Meier, Werner Odörfer, Christian Sack
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Publication number: 20150190167Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic surgical instrument with a support structure (20), and with an ultrasonic transducer (17) suspended on the support structure (20). A sonotrode (16) is connected to the ultrasonic transducer (17). The support structure (20) comprises a jacket portion (24) that extends around an inner space. According to the invention, the ultrasonic transducer (17) is suspended on a retaining ring (21), which is arranged in a continuation of the jacket portion (24) and which is connected to the jacket portion (24) via a connecting section (23). The connecting portion (24) has a plurality of apertures (26, 27) which in total cover the whole circumference of the connecting portion (24). The invention has the advantage that the instrument is uncoupled from the oscillations of the ultrasonic transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Markus Meier, Florian Neumann, Hendrik Hagedorn
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Publication number: 20150008109Abstract: An electronic housing is disclosed for switching devices, including a housing lower part and a housing upper part. In an embodiment, a guide is formed in the interface region between the housing upper part and the housing lower part such that the housing upper part can be slid onto the housing lower part in the X direction via the guide in a fully automatic process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Paul Fröhlich, Manuel Geitner, Wolfgang Holmer, Markus Meier, Bernhard Richter
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Patent number: 8884569Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a motor starter includes a connection module, which includes a second and third interface, wherein the second interface is electrically conductively connected to the third interface. The security evaluation unit can be mechanically coupled to the connection module so that an electrically conductive connection is produced between the first and second interfaces. The secure switch unit can be mechanically coupled to the connection module so that an electrically conductive connection between the third and fourth interfaces is produced, so that, in the coupled state of the security evaluation unit and the secure switch unit to the connection module; there is an electrically conductive connection between the first and fourth interfaces via the connection module, so that the control command can be transmitted from the security evaluation unit via the connection module to the secure switch unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Klaus Aufschneider, Markus Meier, Fritz Royer, Johann Seitz
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Publication number: 20140203750Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a motor starter includes a connection module, which includes a second and third interface, wherein the second interface is electrically conductively connected to the third interface. The security evaluation unit can be mechanically coupled to the connection module so that an electrically conductive connection is produced between the first and second interfaces. The secure switch unit can be mechanically coupled to the connection module so that an electrically conductive connection between the third and fourth interfaces is produced, so that, in the coupled state of the security evaluation unit and the secure switch unit to the connection module; there is an electrically conductive connection between the first and fourth interfaces via the connection module, so that the control command can be transmitted from the security evaluation unit via the connection module to the secure switch unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Klaus Aufschneider, Markus Meier, Fritz Royer, Johann Seitz
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Patent number: 8142114Abstract: A stationary power drill has a drill unit disposed in a tool housing is connected to a base vertically adjustably via a guide column and is vertically adjustable along the guide column by means of a drive unit. The drive unit includes a rotating drive shaft, and a compensation spring element engaging the drive shaft and braced on the other end on the tool housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Rudolf Fuchs, Ulrich Mueller-Boysen, Siegfried Keusch, Markus Meier, Sabine Rau
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Patent number: 8093975Abstract: A semiconductor switching module including a housing having openings to remove pressure which occurs during a short circuit. The housing openings, which can be sealed by thin walls dimensioned so that so that parts which carry current cannot be touched from outside and the walls can be destroyed or removed by the pressure which occurs during a short circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Meier, Bertrand Viala, Stephan Jonas
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Patent number: 7928685Abstract: When manufacturing a starting device for a three-phase electric motor, especially a soft starter, in at least one embodiment an arc quenching system is at least partly removed from a commercially available contactor that so becomes to a modified contactor. In at least one embodiment, a modified contactor is used as a contactor in the starting device.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Marco Dornauer, Markus Meier, Peter Schlegl
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Patent number: 7898373Abstract: A motor starter whose production is improved is specified. In at least one embodiment, the motor starter includes a power semiconductor switch, an electromechanical bypass switch connected in parallel therewith, and control electronics to drive the bypass switch. In at least one embodiment, the control electronics are in the form of a printed circuit board assembly which is fixed to the bypass switch in an installed position, and the printed circuit board assembly and the bypass switch are designed such that, when being fixed, the printed board assembly makes electrical contact with the bypass switch at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Jürgen Trottmann, Johann Seitz, Markus Meier
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Patent number: 7889462Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a protective circuit for protection of an appliance, in particular of an electric motor, against thermal overloading. In at least one embodiment, the protective circuit includes a first and a second terminal for connecting a temperature detection element; a detection unit for detecting whether a resistance value of the temperature detector element which is connected between the first and the second terminals, is in a first or a second resistance range; a short-circuit detector for identifying whether there is a short circuit between the first and the second terminals; signaling outputs for emitting signal messages to an evaluation unit when the detected resistance value is in the second resistance range and/or when a short circuit has been identified by the short-circuit detector; and a third terminal, which is connected to the second terminal via a predetermined resistance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Konrad Spindler, Josef Koller, Markus Meier, Johann Seitz, Andreas Fritsch
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Patent number: 7828452Abstract: A mirror support assembly for a motor vehicle comprising an upper support arm, an upper mounting element for mounting the upper support arms to the vehicle, a lower support arm, and a lower mounting element for mounting the lower support arm to the vehicle. A mirror head brace for uniting the upper and lower support arms includes a cast structural member made by pressure casting. The mirror head brace includes at least one longitudinal groove which determines a defined angular setting between the mirror head brace and the upper and lower support arms. The plurality of scorings functionally determine different angular settings relative to the mirror support arms of a mirror head 12 which is carried by mirror head brace.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Markus Meier, Jurgen Pfanz, Albrecht Popp, Simon Deffner
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Patent number: 7808785Abstract: A semiconductor module has a housing, including a power semiconductor, a cooler bearing against the latter and serving for dissipating heat loss. In at least one embodiment, a spring element, which is supported between housing and cooler, is arranged on the side of the cooler remote from the power semiconductor and prestresses the cooler against the power semiconductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Markus Meier
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Patent number: 7760505Abstract: A power semiconductor module is disclosed, including a plate-type substrate fitted with at least one component, and a base plate provided for dissipating heat from the component via the substrate. In at least one embodiment, a supporting apparatus, which keeps the substrate in thermal contact with the base plate, has a central pressure bolt adjoined by a plurality of stamps which extend in different directions and are intended to contact-connect the substrate, the individual stamps being at non-uniform distances from the substrate in the mechanically unloaded state of the pressure bolt.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Meier, Bertrand Viala, Stephan Jonas
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Publication number: 20100167633Abstract: The invention originates from a safety device, in particular for hand-held power tools, with a disk-shaped and rotating tool, and with a base body (12). It is recommended that the safety device include an energy-absorbing element (14) arranged on the base body (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Ulrich Mueller-Boysen, Cornelius Boeck, Joachim Schadow, Juergen Wiker, Siegfried Keusch, Markus Meier
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Patent number: 7737811Abstract: An electromechanical switching device of at least one embodiment includes fixed contacts securely arranged in a housing and a moving contact bridge for bridging the fixed contacts, a moving contact carrier to carry the contact bridge, and a solenoid to act on the contact carrier. In at least one embodiment the solenoid includes a coil body fixed to the housing, an armature coupled to the contact carrier so as to move with it, a yoke to act together with the armature, and a fixing mechanism, which engages with the yoke and coil body for fixing the yoke to the coil body.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Jürgen Trottmann, Markus Meier, Bertrand Viala, Arndt-Peter Wolf
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Patent number: 7679886Abstract: An engine control device, especially an engine control device having an internal by-pass, is disclosed. The universally applicable engine control device includes an integrated by-pass function. For this purpose, a housing includes chambers that are electrically insulated from one another and that are configured both to receive a respective power subunit, and, alternatively, to receive a continuous current-bearing element.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Meier, Norbert Reichenbach, Fritz Royer
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Publication number: 20100039736Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a protective circuit for protection of an appliance, in particular of an electric motor, against thermal overloading. In at least one embodiment, the protective circuit includes a first and a second terminal for connecting a temperature detection element; a detection unit for detecting whether a resistance value of the temperature detector element which is connected between the first and the second terminals, is in a first or a second resistance range; a short-circuit detector for identifying whether there is a short circuit between the first and the second terminals; signaling outputs for emitting signal messages to an evaluation unit when the detected resistance value is in the second resistance range and/or when a short circuit has been identified by the short-circuit detector; and a third terminal, which is connected to the second terminal via a predetermined resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Konrad Spindler, Josef Koller, Markus Meier, Johann Seitz, Andreas Fritsch
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Patent number: D610060Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Mekra Lang GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Markus Meier, Heinrich Lang
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Patent number: D610513Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Mekra Lang GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Markus Meier, Heinrich Lang
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Patent number: D738828Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Manuel Geitner, Wolfgang Holmer, Markus Meier, Bernhard Richter, Christoph Tomczak, Frank Zeitler