Patents by Inventor Michael Hoft

Michael Hoft 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: 11932388
    Abstract: A leading edge structure (1) for a flow control system of an aircraft (101) including a double-walled leading edge panel (3) with a first side portion (11) extending to a first attachment end (17), a second side portion (13) extending to a second attachment end (19), an inner wall element (21) facing a plenum (7), an outer wall element (23) facing ambient flow (25), and a core assembly (97). The outer wall element (23) includes micro pores (31) and the inner wall element (21) includes openings (33) which form a fluid connection from ambient flow, through the core assembly (97) and to the plenum (7). The thickness of the outer wall element is reduced due to the first attachment end (17) and/or at the second attachment end (19) attached to the inner wall element (21) by both bonding and fasteners (85, 87, 89, 91).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ivano Bertolini, Stefano Giaquinto, Sebastian Welz, Nina Düren, Jeff Wee Hong Yap, Michael Höft, Nicole Jordan, Frank Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20230395961
    Abstract: A filter arrangement for high frequency signals, HF signals, is described. The filter arrangement includes a housing in which there is a cavity that extends in the longitudinal direction of the housing. The waffle-iron arrangement is arranged in the cavity and includes a carrier plate having a plurality of recesses, wherein there is an electrically conductive material arranged in at least some of the recesses, wherein the electrically conductive material in each case forms a pin in the at least some recesses. This structure makes it possible to provide a filter arrangement for very high frequencies, because the structure allows the carrier plate and the pins arranged therein to be provided with very small geometrical dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Chad Bartlett, Christian Arnold, Michael Höft
  • Publication number: 20230294819
    Abstract: A leading edge structure (11) for a flow control system of an aircraft (1), including a leading edge panel (13) surrounding a plenum (17) and having a first side portion (21), a second side portion (27), an inner surface (33) facing the plenum (17) and an outer surface (37) in contact with an ambient flow (39), wherein the leading edge panel (13) includes micro pores (45), wherein a first port device (49) is arranged in the first side portion (21) fluidly connected to the plenum (17) via a duct (53) defined by a duct structure (105), and wherein the first port device (49) comprises a first door (55) pivotable by a first hinge (57) about a first hinge axis (59).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Frank NIELSEN, Martin OBERMAIER, Michael HÖFT, Ivano BERTOLINI, Jeff Wee Hong YAP, Sergej RAJKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20230294820
    Abstract: A leading edge structure (11) for a flow control system of an aircraft (1), including a leading edge panel (13) that surrounds a plenum (17), wherein the leading edge panel (13) has a first side portion (21), a second side portion (27), an inner surface (33) and an outer surface (37), wherein the leading edge panel (13) having micro pores (45) forming a fluid connection between the plenum (17) and the ambient flow (39), wherein a first air inlet/outlet device (49) is arranged in the first side portion (21) and a second air inlet outlet/device (51) is arranged in the second side portion (27), fluidly connected to the plenum (17), and wherein the first air inlet/outlet device (49) comprises a pivotable first door (55) and the second air inlet outlet/device (51) comprises a pivotable second door (61).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Ivano BERTOLINI, Martin OBERMAIER, Michael HÖFT, Frank NIELSEN, Sergej RAJKOWSKI, Jeff Wee Hong YAP
  • Publication number: 20220306281
    Abstract: A leading edge structure (1) for a flow control system of an aircraft (101) including a double-walled leading edge panel (3) surrounding a plenum (7). The leading edge panel (3) has a first side portion (11) extending to a first attachment end (17), a second side portion (13) extending to a second attachment end (19), an inner wall element (21) facing the plenum (7), an outer wall element (23) for contact with an ambient flow (25), a core assembly (97). The outer wall element (23) includes micro pores (31) forming a fluid connection between the core assembly (97) and the ambient flow (25). The inner wall element (21) includes openings (33) forming a fluid connection between the core assembly (97) and the plenum (7). The outer wall element (23) extends from the first attachment end (17) to the second attachment end (19).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Ivano BERTOLINI, Stefano GIAQUINTO, Sebastian WELZ, Nina DÜREN, Jeff Wee Hong YAP, Michael HÖFT, Nicole JORDAN
  • Publication number: 20220234720
    Abstract: A leading edge structure (1) for a flow control system of an aircraft (101) including a double-walled leading edge panel (3) with a first side portion (11) extending to a first attachment end (17), a second side portion (13) extending to a second attachment end (19), an inner wall element (21) facing a plenum (7), an outer wall element (23) facing ambient flow (25), and a core assembly (97). The outer wall element (23) includes micro pores (31) and the inner wall element (21) includes openings (33) which form a fluid connection from ambient flow, through the core assembly (97) and to the plenum (7). The thickness of the outer wall element is reduced due to the first attachment end (17) and/or at the second attachment end (19) attached to the inner wall element (21) by both bonding and fasteners (85, 87, 89, 91).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Ivano BERTOLINI, Stefano GIAQUINTO, Sebastian WELZ, Nina DÜREN, Jeff Wee Hong YAP, Michael HÖFT, Nicole JORDAN
  • Publication number: 20210371088
    Abstract: A leading edge structure for an aircraft flow control system includes a leading edge panel curvingly surrounding a plenum. The leading edge panel has a first side portion and a second side portion with an inner surface facing the plenum and an outer surface contacting an ambient flow. The leading edge panel includes a plurality of micro pores forming a fluid connection between the plenum and the ambient flow. An air outlet is arranged in the first or second side portion and is fluidly connected to the plenum for letting out air from the plenum into the ambient flow. The air outlet is formed as a fixed air outlet including an outlet panel extending in a fixed manner from the leading edge panel into the ambient flow, such that a rearward facing outlet opening is formed between the leading edge panel and a rear edge of the outlet panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Michael HÖFT, Frank NIELSEN
  • Publication number: 20080122559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microwave filter comprising a plurality of coupled resonators, wherein the plurality of coupled resonators includes at least one coaxial resonator comprising a housing having a lower end wall, a sidewall extending upwardly from the lower end wall and an upper end wall and an inner conductor disposed within the housing and extending upwardly from the lower end wall along the longitudinal axis of the housing. At least one of the coaxial resonators comprises in its lower end wall and/or in its upper end wall a coupling means for effecting electromagnetic coupling of the respective coaxial resonator with an adjacent resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Hoft
  • Publication number: 20070061971
    Abstract: A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position. The patient support comprises a backrest and a seat. Movement of the patient support independent or separately from the base and without interfering with the storage areas within the base may allow for the efficient use of the examination table as a storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Jack DeBraal, Michael Marchant, Mark Jensen, Michael Bargiel, Michael Hoft, Richard Walters
  • Publication number: 20060132264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determine values for a set of construction parameters of a cavity resonator (1) comprising a housing (2) having a base (3), a sidewall (4) extending upwardly from the base (3) and an upper cover plate (5), and an inner conductor (6) having a width dimension D and extending upwardly from the base (3) along a length L, the housing (2) comprising a first material and the inner conductor (6) comprising a second material different from the first material. These values yield a minimum temperature induced change of resonant frequency f0 in a given temperature range ?T with respect to the set of construction parameters. To determine the values, the resonant frequency f0 is calculated as a function of temperature and the set of construction parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Hoft, Johannes Muller
  • Publication number: 20050066861
    Abstract: An adjustable height support column for an examination table/chair is disclosed. The column includes nesting sleeve sections that are relatively slidable with respect to one another. The column uses camming guide rails in combination with cam followers located on the sleeve sections to provide for a column that is sturdy, compact, and may support a sufficiently heavy patient. One or more linear actuators provide for extension and retraction of the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Jack DeBraal, Michael Hoft