Patents by Inventor Martin Kraus

Martin 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).

  • Publication number: 20060170268
    Abstract: In a bearing in a vehicle seat, in particular in an automobile seat, having a bearing bolt (25) extending into a hole (43) of an element (23) so that the element (23) is supported on the bearing bolt (25), the hole (43) and/or the bearing bolt (25) have a cross-section that is different from a circle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Eckhard Nock, Martin Kraus, Richard Hansel, Wolfgang Boltze, Karin Becker, Larissa Klippert
  • Publication number: 20060061181
    Abstract: In a fitting (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (5), a second fitting part (8) that is pivotably mounted relative to the first fitting part (5) by means of a backrest bolt (10), a locking pawl that is pivotably mounted on the first fitting part (5) by means of a pawl bolt (13) and that is interacting with the second fitting part (8) to lock the fitting (1), and two braces (49) arranged on the outer side of the first fitting part (5) between the backrest bolt (10) and the pawl bolt (13), the backrest bolt is additionally structure-fixedly supported on the first fitting part (5) and/or a structure part (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Martin Kraus, Olaf Kreuels
  • Publication number: 20060014995
    Abstract: A process for the selective ring opening of ring-containing hydrocarbons in a feed stream having at least 10% ring-containing hydrocarbons includes contacting the feed stream with a ring opening catalyst containing a metal or a mixture of metals active for the selective ring opening of the ring-containing hydrocarbons on a support material, wherein the support material is a non-crystalline, porous inorganic oxide or mixture of inorganic oxides having at least 97 volume percent interconnected mesopores based on micropores and mesopores, and wherein the ring-containing hydrocarbons have at least one C6 ring and at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of fused 5- or 6-membered rings, alkyl, cycloalkyl and aryl groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Bala Ramachandran, Lawrence Murrell, Martin Kraus, Zhiping Shan, Philip Angevine
  • Publication number: 20060009665
    Abstract: A process for the hydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feed containing unsaturated components includes providing a catalyst including at least one noble metal on a non-crystalline, mesoporous inorganic oxide support having at least 97 volume percent interconnected mesopores based upon mesopores and micropores, a BET surface area of at least 300 m2/g and a pore volume of at least 0.4 cm3/g; and, contacting the hydrocarbon feed with hydrogen in the presence of said catalyst under hydrogenation reaction conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Bala Ramachandran, Martin Kraus, Zhiping Shan, Philip Angevine
  • Publication number: 20060009666
    Abstract: A process for the hydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feed containing unsaturated components includes providing a catalyst including at least one noble metal on a non-crystalline, mesoporous inorganic oxide support having at least 97 volume percent interconnected mesopores based upon mesopores and micropores, a BET surface area of at least 300 m2/g and a pore volume of at least 0.3 cm3/g; and, contacting the hydrocarbon feed with hydrogen in the presence of said catalyst under hydrogenation reaction conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: ABB Lummus Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Bala Ramachandran, Martin Kraus, Zhiping Shan, Philip Angevine
  • Publication number: 20050164870
    Abstract: A method for making a mesoporous or combined mesoporous/microporous inorganic oxide includes reacting a source of inorganic oxide with a complexing agent at a complexation temperature to provide a complex; decomposing the complex to provide a porous material precursor having an inorganic oxide framework containing at least some organic pore-forming agent; and removing the organic pore forming agent from the inorganic oxide framework by solvent extraction and/or calcination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Zhiping Shan, Xintao Gao, Chuen Yeh, Philip Angevine, Martin Kraus
  • Patent number: 6893093
    Abstract: In the case of a locking device (11) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a pivotably mounted locking element (15), a counterpart element (18) which interacts with the locking element (15), a pivotably mounted, spring-loaded clamping eccentric (21) which acts on the locking element (15) and keeps the latter in engagement with the counterpart element (18) in a normal situation, and an intercepting component (25) which is coupled to the clamping eccentric (21) and supports the locking element (15) in a crash situation, a stop (35) which is assigned to the locking element (15) is provided for interaction with the clamping eccentric (21) in a crash situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: KEIPER GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard Nock, Richard Hänsel, Mario Klein, Martin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20050057800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical microscopy system, comprising a surgical microscope, a stand comprising a base and a plurality of pivotally connected arms, the surgical microscope being mounted to one of the arms, wherein the pivotally connected arms are arranged to be movable with respect to each other such that the surgical microscope is movable relative to the base, and wherein a conventionally provided lead is replaced by one or more leads fulfilling the function of the single lead together. The present invention also relates to a surgical microscopy system, wherein data or/and energy is transmitted to the surgical microscope by wireless transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung trading as Carl Zeiss
    Inventors: Andreas Obrebski, Gunther Geiss, Klaus-Georg Knupfer, Ludwin Monz, Lauric Weber, Gerhard Gaida, Martin Kraus
  • Patent number: 6840579
    Abstract: In an unlocking device (21) in a vehicle seat, in particular an automobile seat, which is adapted for unlocking an adjuster or seat mounting (5), the unlocking device (21) comprises an unlocking element (27) extending into the adjuster or seat mounting (5), with the unlocking element (27) being mounted on a pivotally supported entrainment member (25) arranged on the outside of the adjuster or seat mounting (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Mario Klein, Eckhard Nock, Richard Hänsel, Martin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20040263102
    Abstract: In a holding arrangement (101) for a medical-optical instrument (103), an electric motor is provided in a rotational joint (111, 119) to compensate a load torque occurring in this rotational joint. This electric motor is supplied with current in correspondence to a detected position of the rotational joint (111, 119). A current control curve required for this purpose is stored in a memory. This current control curve can be determined in that the rotational joints are deflected with the electric motor into predetermined positions and the current demand needed therefor is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Martin Kraus, Hartmut Gartner, Martin Poxleitner, Michael Wirth, Alfons Abele, Roland Brenner, Norbert Sporer, Matthias Hahnle
  • Publication number: 20040262866
    Abstract: A displaceable support stand (1) includes a support stand base (5) with a support surface (6) which is adapted to rest on the ground, a lifting device for lifting the support stand base (5) and therewith the support stand (1) above the ground and a displacement device which permits displacement of the support stand (1). The lifting and the displacement devices can be embodied by a device for producing an air cushion. A device of that kind can include for example a compressor (18), an accumulator (20) for the power supply for the compressor (18) and air nozzles (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung trading as Carl Zeiss
    Inventor: Martin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20040245816
    Abstract: In the case of a locking device (11) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a pivotably mounted locking element (15), a counterpart element (18) which interacts with the locking element (15), a pivotably mounted, spring-loaded clamping eccentric (21) which acts on the locking element (15) and keeps the latter in engagement with the counterpart element (18) in a normal situation, and an intercepting component (25) which is coupled to the clamping eccentric (21) and supports the locking element (15) in a crash situation, a stop (35) which is assigned to the locking element (15) is provided for interaction with the clamping eccentric (21) in a crash situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: KEIPER GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard Nock, Richard Hansel, Mario Klein, Martin Kraus
  • Patent number: 6722739
    Abstract: In the case of a fitting (5) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (7) which defines an at least partially closed structural space (7′), a second fitting part (8) which can be pivoted relative to the first fitting part (7), two locking elements (12, 15) which are effective between the fitting part (7, 8), and a control element (24) which is assigned to the one fitting part (8) and is arranged within the structural space (7′), for controlling the interaction between the locking elements (12, 15), in a partially-assembled state of the fitting (5) the control element (24) can be placed from outside the fitting (5) into the structural space (7′) and can be attached to the fitting part (8) assigned to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Mario Klein, Martin Kraus, Eckhard Nock
  • Patent number: 6715841
    Abstract: In a device, particularly a locking device (11) for a vehicle seat, with at least one casing component (13) and at least one bearing (15) for bearing at least one pivotable element (23), the bearing (15) is tooled by plastic transformation as a first draw-through (15) in the first casing component (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Christoffel, Martin Kraus, Kadir Yasaroglu, Peter Müller
  • Publication number: 20030233571
    Abstract: A method and system for managing a large number of servers and their server components distributed throughout a heterogeneous computing environment is provided. In one embodiment, an authenticated user, such as a IT system administrator, can securely and simultaneously control and configure multiple servers, supporting different operating systems, through a “virtual server.” A virtual server is an abstract model representing a collection of actual target servers. To represent multiple physical servers as one virtual server, abstract system calls that extend execution of operating-system-specific system calls to multiple servers, regardless of their supported operating systems, are used. A virtual server is implemented by a virtual server client and a collection of virtual server agents associated with a collection of actual servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Bladelogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Martin Kraus, Vijay G. Manwani, Sekhar Muddana
  • Publication number: 20030233385
    Abstract: A method and system for executing and undoing distributed server change operations for a collection of server objects across multiple target servers in a transaction-safe manner is provided. In one embodiment, server change operations for a collection of server objects, such as files and configuration file entries, are specified in a transaction package. The target servers to which the specified change operation are directed are also identified in the transaction package. Parameter values for each of the identified target servers are specified through a parameter file in the transaction package. The transaction package is sent to the identified target servers, which execute the change operations on the target servers in a transaction-safe manner using these parameter values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Bladelogic,Inc.
    Inventors: Balaji Srinivasa, Vijay G. Manwani, Thomas Martin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20030233431
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring heterogeneous servers across a network through modules that can browse, snapshot, track changes, track compliance, correct server objects on each of the servers, and provision new servers is provided. In one embodiment, server objects on multiple servers can be browsed in real time. While browsing, a collection of server object identifiers can be selected and collected in a template. The values of the server objects identified in the template can be recorded for a “gold server” through a “snapshot” process, which collects the values and saves them in a reference model. By comparing other live servers to the reference model, discrepancies in configuration of the other live servers can be identified and corrected. The reference models can also be used to provision a new server. Alternative to the reference model, an arbitrary snapshot or scheduled snapshots of a server can be used to track change and compliance in that server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Bladelogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Reddy, Vijay G. Manwani, Thomas Martin Kraus
  • Patent number: 6659254
    Abstract: A clutch disc, particularly for use between a pressure plate and a counterpressure plate in a friction clutch which is installed in the power train of a motor vehicle, has two friction linings flanking resilient carriers mounted on a washer which has a hub connectable with a torque receiving part, such as the input shaft of a change-speed transmission. The carriers are connected with reinforcing sections of the friction linings by rivets in such a way that the friction linings and the washer are movable radially relative to each other. This reduces the likelihood of excessive wear upon the friction linings in response to repeated engagement and disengagement of the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG
    Inventors: Martin Kraus, Hans-Dieter Elison, Rudolf Hönemann
  • Publication number: 20030102709
    Abstract: In a device, particularly a locking device (11) for a vehicle seat, with at least one casing component (13) and at least one bearing (15) for bearing at least one pivotable element (23), the bearing (15) is tooled by plastic transformation as a first pull-through (15) in the first casing component (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: KEIPER GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Christoffel, Martin Kraus, Kadir Yasaroglu, Peter Muller
  • Publication number: 20030062755
    Abstract: In the case of a fitting (5) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (7) which defines an at least partially closed structural space (7′), a second fitting part (8) which can be pivoted relative to the first fitting part (7), two locking elements (12, 15) which are effective between the fitting part (7, 8), and a control element (24) which is assigned to the one fitting part (8) and is arranged within the structural space (7′), for controlling the interaction between the locking elements (12, 15), in a partially-assembled state of the fitting (5) the control element (24) can be placed from outside the fitting (5) into the structural space (7′) and can be attached to the fitting part (8) assigned to it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: KEIPER GmbH & Co
    Inventors: Mario Klein, Martin Kraus, Eckhard Nock