Patents by Inventor Michael A. Schwarz
Michael A. Schwarz 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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Patent number: 11999124Abstract: An apparatus for separating substances of different flowability includes a housing base, a hollow drum having a perforated peripheral surface which is arranged on the housing base and is driven in a revolving manner, a continuous press belt pressed from outside against the hollow drum, while wrapping around a portion of the circumference of the hollow drum, and which, together with the hollow drum, forms an intake wedge for the material to be pressed. The press belt is mounted by at least one drive roller and at least one bearing roller, and is distinguished by the fact that the drive roller is mounted on a bearing support. The bearing support is arranged on the housing base so as to be adjustable in terms of position. A corresponding method is also provided for adapting the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Nordischer Maschinenbau Rud. Baader GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Olaf Schwarz, Friedemann Hanf, Uwe Karsten, Joachim Härtlein, Michael Fuchs, Henrik Arndt
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Patent number: 11997280Abstract: An apparatus includes an encoder, which receives image or video data, encodes the data and provides a bitstream representing the data. The encoder includes a CABAC encoder, which receives a binary valued syntax element associated with a block of the data to be encoded, and encodes, using a selected context model, the syntax element into coded bits for the bitstream. The syntax element includes a tool flag indicating whether or not certain coding tool, like linear weighted intra prediction, is employed when encoding a block of the data. For a block of the data which exhibits an aspect ratio larger than 2 and for a block of the data which exhibits an aspect ratio less than or equal to 2, and to which blocks the certain coding tool is applicable, first and second context models for encoding the tool flag are selected from a group of one or more first and second context models, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Jonathan Pfaff, Philipp Helle, Michael Schäfer, Tobias Hinz, Björn Stallenberger, Philipp Merkle, Heiko Schwarz, Detlev Marpe, Thomas Wiegand
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Publication number: 20240130539Abstract: Product presentation device comprising: at least one sensor with a detection area for detecting an object within the detection area, in particular, by measuring the distance between the sensor and the object, and at least one storage structure for storing the object, wherein the storage structure comprises a rear edge and a front edge, wherein the detection area of the sensor is orientated along the direction from the rear edge to the front edge, wherein either a) a sensor movement system is provided in accordance with the embodiment type, by means of which a sensor can be moved at least along the rear edge, or in accordance with the embodiment type b), individually positioned sensors are provided along the rear edge and, corresponding to the position of the respective sensor, a product guidance structure is provided which is provided to guide the object towards the front edge, wherein the product guidance structure is designed in such a way that either the product guidance structure can be directly detectType: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Thomas Schwarz, Michael Unmüssig
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Publication number: 20240028763Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying image data, the method including: loading unmodified image data; detecting at least two alphanumeric characters in an image represented by the loaded image data; selecting one or more of the detected alphanumeric characters, wherein the number of selected alphanumeric characters is smaller than the total number of detected alphanumeric characters; modifying the loaded image data by removing one or more character sections of the loaded image data, wherein each character section corresponds to an area of a selected alphanumeric character; storing the modified image data. Also provided is a corresponding data processing system, computer program product and computer-readable storage medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Daniel ALBERTINI, Martin CERMAN, Michael SCHWARZ, Aniello Raffaele PATRONE
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Publication number: 20230203762Abstract: The road construction machine according to the invention, in particular a slipform paver or curing machine for freshly manufactured concrete layers, has a machine frame 1 supported by running gears 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, on which machine frame a working device 11 is provided, which has a working means 18 that can be moved in a direction running transversely to the working direction I, which working means is fastened to a carriage 13 which is guided on a linear guide 12 running transversely to the working direction. The carriage 13 is connected to a cable 15 that is deflected on one longitudinal side of the machine frame, the free ends of which are fastened to the cable drum 19 of a cable winch 16 on the other longitudinal side of the machine frame in such a way that the carriage can be moved in the transverse direction by rotating the cable drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 11614071Abstract: Provided is a method for operating a wind turbine, an associated wind turbine and a wind park. The method comprises a) providing an indicator for the occurrence of a flow separation on a pressure side of a rotor blade of a rotor of the wind turbine, and b) changing an operational management of the wind turbine using the indicator, wherein the indicator comprises a pitch angle of the rotor blade. By using the pitch angle as an indicator, a flow separation on the pressure side of the rotor blade can be effectively prevented.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Wobben Properties GmbHInventors: Ralf Messing, Carl Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 11561585Abstract: An explosion-proof enclosure includes a front cover (first housing half or portion) and a rear cover (second housing half or portion) joined together by a retention member inserted into a passageway at least partially formed by structures of both the front cover and the rear cover. The enclosure includes an internal chamber for containing an associated electronic device. The passageway generally extends peripherally about the internal chamber. In one exemplary embodiment, the retention member is a ball-chain and the passageway completely surrounds the internal chamber such that respective end portions of the ball-chain overlap. A sealing element is provided for sealing respective mating surfaces of the front cover and rear cover. In another example, the retention member is a rigid split retention member.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: ECOM INSTRUMENTS GMBHInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 11288705Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, for detour based content selection. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, at a data processing apparatus, location data for a plurality of users, the location data describing, for each user, locations of a user device of the user; determining, from the location data, route data for the plurality of users, the route data describing, for each user, a route traveled by the user; determining, by the data processing apparatus, for at least one or more of the users, a detour from the route traveled by the user to a retail location of the offeror; determining, by the data processing apparatus, for each of the at least one or more of the users, whether the user is eligible for an offer of the offeror based on the detour; and for each user eligible for an offer, enabling the offeror to provide an offer to the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Fergus Gerard Hurley, Michael Schwarz, Robin Dua, Sang Soo Sung, Andrew Tomkins
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Publication number: 20220075423Abstract: An explosion-proof enclosure includes a front cover (first housing half or portion) and a rear cover (second housing half or portion) joined together by a retention member inserted into a passageway at least partially formed by structures of both the front cover and the rear cover. The enclosure includes an internal chamber for containing an associated electronic device. The passageway generally extends peripherally about the internal chamber. In one exemplary embodiment, the retention member is a ball-chain and the passageway completely surrounds the internal chamber such that respective end portions of the ball-chain overlap. A sealing element is provided for sealing respective mating surfaces of the front cover and rear cover. In another example, the retention member is a rigid split retention member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: ECOM INSTRUMENTS GMBHInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 11209871Abstract: An explosion-proof enclosure includes a front cover (first housing half or portion) and a rear cover (second housing half or portion) joined together by a retention member inserted into a passageway at least partially formed by structures of both the front cover and the rear cover. The enclosure includes an internal chamber for containing an associated electronic device. The passageway generally extends peripherally about the internal chamber. In one exemplary embodiment, the retention member is a ball-chain and the passageway completely surrounds the internal chamber such that respective end portions of the ball-chain overlap. A sealing element is provided for sealing respective mating surfaces of the front cover and rear cover. In another example, the retention member is a rigid split retention member.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: ECOM INSTRUMENTS GMBHInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 11173479Abstract: Provided herein is a novel process for producing shaped catalyst bodies in which a mixture having aluminum contents of Al±0 in the range from 80 to 99.8% by weight, based on the mixture used, is used to form a specific intermetallic phase, shaped catalyst bodies obtainable by the process of the invention, a process for producing an active catalyst fixed bed including the shaped catalyst bodies provided herein, the active catalyst fixed beds and also the use of these active catalyst fixed beds for the hydrogenation of organic hydrogenatable compounds or for formate degradation.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Marie Katrin Schroeter, Irene de Wispelaere, Michael Schwarz, Rolf Pinkos, Inna Schwabauer
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Publication number: 20210292410Abstract: The instant invention describes pharmaceutical compositions and dosing regimens comprising seviteronel and/or dexamethasone, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Peter Kelemen, Michael Schwarz, Mark Winderlich, Steffen Heeger, Dominika Weinelt
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Publication number: 20210190038Abstract: Provided is a method for operating a wind turbine, an associated wind turbine and a wind park. The method comprises a) providing an indicator for the occurrence of a flow separation on a pressure side of a rotor blade of a rotor of the wind turbine, and b) changing an operational management of the wind turbine using the indicator, wherein the indicator comprises a pitch angle of the rotor blade. By using the pitch angle as an indicator, a flow separation on the pressure side of the rotor blade can be effectively prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Ralf Messing, Carl Michael Schwarz
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Publication number: 20210153582Abstract: A device to keep pants pulled up and shirts tucked in comprising a two-part design that secures the lower torso of the shirt under the beltline. The device comprises an elastic ring and a receiver body that are constructed to capture the shirt between the elastic ring and a groove of receiver body. When the device and shirt are tucked into the pants, a second groove of receiver body is configured to rest on the lower lip of a belt of waistline. The shirt is thereby held below the belt, providing the wearer confidence in his or her appearance while participating in an active lifestyle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Michael Schwarz
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Publication number: 20210034113Abstract: An explosion-proof enclosure includes a front cover (first housing half or portion) and a rear cover (second housing half or portion) joined together by a retention member inserted into a passageway at least partially formed by structures of both the front cover and the rear cover. The enclosure includes an internal chamber for containing an associated electronic device. The passageway generally extends peripherally about the internal chamber. In one exemplary embodiment, the retention member is a ball-chain and the passageway completely surrounds the internal chamber such that respective end portions of the ball-chain overlap. A sealing element is provided for sealing respective mating surfaces of the front cover and rear cover. In another example, the retention member is a rigid split retention member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: ECOM INSTRUMENTS GMBHInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 10895292Abstract: The invention relates to a disc brake comprising a brake caliper (1) which covers a brake disc and brake pads (3) arranged on both sides of the brake disc in a pad shaft (6), each brake pad being assembled from a friction lining (4) and a rear plate (5), the front face of which is designed as a securing surface (16) for the friction lining (4) and the rear face of which is designed as a pressure surface for transmitting the braking pressure. A hold-down device (7) which runs transversely over the brake pads (3) is supported against the brake pads (3) in the direction of the disc brake axis (A). The hold-down device (7) is made from an elongated base (7C) in the form of a channel over the majority of the total length of the hold-down device, wherein a spring (9) rests against said base, and from lateral flanks (8A, 8B) arranged on the sides of the base (7C).Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: BPW Bergische Achsen KGInventors: Michael Schwarz, Arthur Neumann
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Patent number: 10827681Abstract: A combine harvester is disclosed with an infeed arrangement for receiving the harvested material, with a threshing device for degraining the harvested material, and with a cleaning device that is downstream from the threshing device for segregating the harvested material, and thereby separating the grain from the non-grain components. The cleaning device has a sieve device that can rotate about a rotational axis with an at least sectionally sieve-shaped sieve jacket that extends in a peripheral direction around the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbHInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 10820517Abstract: A combine harvester is disclosed with an infeed arrangement for receiving the harvested material, with a threshing device for degraining the harvested material, and with a cleaning device that is downstream from the threshing device for segregating the harvested material, and thereby a separating the grain from the non-grain components. The cleaning device includes has a sieve device that can rotate about a rotational axis with an at least sectionally sieve-shaped sieve jacket that extends in a peripheral direction around the rotational axis. Separating the grain from the non-grain components is performed by the cleaning device by superimposing a rotary movement and oscillating movement of the sieve jacket such that the oscillating movement is directed transverse to the rotational axis of the sieve device.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbHInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 10816051Abstract: The invention relates to a brake pad mounting of a vehicle disc brake with brake pads (3) arranged in a pad seat (6) on both sides of a radially extending brake disc, with a rigid downholder (7) running transversely over the brake pads (3), and with a leaf spring (9) extending along the downholder (7). Same is supported with its two spring ends against a respective counter bearing on the one side, and on a spring segment arranged between the spring ends against the side of the downholder (7) facing away from the brake pads (3) on the other side. In order to provide a solution to the problem of strong movements of the brake pads in certain driving states, e.g. in the event of strong vibrations of the disc brake, one of the two counter bearings (62A) is situated on a blocking bearing or counter bearing element (60) which can be rotatably moved about an axis (13A) which extends in the circumferential direction of the brake pad (3).Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: BPW Bergische Achsen KGInventor: Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 10813237Abstract: A housing for receiving an electronic device in an explosive atmosphere may include a first housing part and second housing part coupled to one another via at least one screw connection defining a housing interior for receiving the electronic device. The screw connection may include a screw and a separate threaded pin. A recess may be defined in first housing part. A first threaded bush may be arranged in the recess for receiving the screw. A through-opening may be defined in the second housing part concentric to the recess and a second threaded bush may be arranged in the through-opening for partially receiving the screw and the threaded pin. The screw may be arranged in the through-opening and screwed into the first threaded bush coupling the first housing part and the second housing part to one another. The threaded pin may be screwed into the second threaded bush.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ECOM INSTRUMENTS GMBHInventor: Michael Schwarz