Patents by Inventor Paul A. Huber
Paul A. Huber 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: 11945234Abstract: A method for transferring objects includes providing a medium in a reservoir, the medium containing objects; providing a substrate having an acceptor surface, the acceptor surface facing an opening of the reservoir; determining a first target focus point in the medium; and generating a first laser pulse or first laser pulse train focused onto the first target focus point. Pulse intensity of the first laser pulse or pulse train at the first target focus point and/or pulse duration of the first laser pulse or pulse train is/are chosen to generate a droplet of the medium ejected towards the acceptor surface. A center wavelength of the first laser pulse or pulse train is larger than 500 nm, larger than 650 nm, or between 0.9 ?m and 1.35 ?m. The first target focus point is determined relative to the position of at least one object of the objects.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignees: Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München, Universität Regensburg—UniversitätsklinikumInventors: Jun Zhang, Heinz Paul Huber, Hauke Clausen-Schaumann, Stefanie Sudhop, Denitsa Docheva
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Publication number: 20240098388Abstract: A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Burtrom Lee Stampfl, Matthew J. Mergener, Alex Huber, Paul Rossetto, Cole A. Conrad, Stephen Matson, Scott R. Fischer, Mark A. Kubale, Christian Coulis
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Publication number: 20240065807Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to capturing a 3-dimensional representation of a patient's face from multiple angles to be integrated with (fused) with at least a 3-dimensional intra-oral mesh of the patient's teeth for purposes of visualizing a dental treatment plan. In one aspect, a method includes capturing media of a patient's face from multiple angles, using at least one device; transforming the media into a 3-dimensional representation of the patient's face; and transmitting, the 3-dimensional representation of the patient's face to one or more processing components to be integrated with a 3-dimensional representation of the patient's intra-oral scan to visualize a dental treatment plan for the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Michael Chang, Niko Benjamin Huber, Eric Paul Meyer, Petri Tanskanen, Olivier Saurer
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Publication number: 20240070780Abstract: A computing device facilitates selection of (i) a data-object currency for a data object of a construction project and (ii) an exchange rate for converting between the data-object currency and a project currency. Based on project-level currency settings and permissions information, currency options from which a given user is permitted to select a data-object currency for the data object are identified and presented for selection. After selection of the data-object currency, based on the permissions information and information about the data object, exchange rate options from which the given user is permitted to select an exchange rate for converting between the data-object currency and the project currency are identified and presented for selection. After selection of the exchange rate, cost values for line items of the data object are converted from the data-object currency to the project currency using the exchange rate and dynamically updated based on cost value modifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Eliza Learner, Gabe Paul Harms, Ryan Christopher Huber
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Publication number: 20220000460Abstract: A biopsy device includes an elongate tube comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen. The biopsy device further includes a cutting member disposed in an opening of the distal end of the elongate tube, the cutting member being immovable relative to the elongate tube. The cutting member comprises a blunting surface that faces outward from the elongate tube, and a hollow truncated cone having a truncated end comprising a cutting surface that maintains a fixed radial distance from the elongate tube and that faces into the elongate tube and away from the distal end of the elongate tube, wherein the cutting surface has a contiguous perimeter, and wherein the truncated end is angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate tube such that the cutting member has a shape of a right circular hollow cone or an oblique oval hollow cone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventor: Thomas Paul Huber
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Publication number: 20210339539Abstract: A method for transferring objects includes providing a medium in a reservoir, the medium containing objects; providing a substrate having an acceptor surface, the acceptor surface facing an opening of the reservoir; determining a first target focus point in the medium; and generating a first laser pulse or first laser pulse train focused onto the first target focus point. Pulse intensity of the first laser pulse or pulse train at the first target focus point and/or pulse duration of the first laser pulse or pulse train is/are chosen to generates a droplet of the medium ejected towards the acceptor surface. A center wavelength of the first laser pulse or pulse train is larger than 500 nm, larger than 650 nm, or between 0.9 ?m and 1.35 ?m. The first target focus point is determined relative to the position of at least one object of the objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Jun ZHANG, Heinz Paul HUBER, Hauke CLAUSEN-SCHAUMANN, Stefanie SUDHOP, Denitsa DOCHEVA
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Patent number: 11129601Abstract: An endoscopic biopsy device is configured to collect multiple samples from a body without removal of the device from the body. The device includes; an elongate tube of having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The device includes a cutting element disposed in an opening of the distal end, the cutting member being immovable relative to the elongate tube and comprising a cutting surface that faces into the elongate tube and away from the distal end of the elongate tube and a blunting surface that faces outward from the elongate tube. The device further includes a valve disposed proximate to the proximal end.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Inventor: Thomas Paul Huber
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Patent number: 9976562Abstract: A semi-hermetic compressor for ammonia service includes a compressor portion and a motor encased in an airtight housing portion. The compressor portion compresses ammonia. The motor includes a stator winding. Motor leads are connected to the field windings, and extend from the housing portion through a pass-through assembly. The pass-through assembly includes a base portion, a first isolation portion, a second isolation portion, a sealant and a cap portion. The base portion is inserted into the housing portion with an airtight seal. The first isolation portion is arranged to fit within an annular opening in the base portion. First and second isolation portions include apertures for a motor lead. Sealant is disposed between the isolation portions. A cap portion attaches to the base portion. An anti-rotation element prevents relative rotation there between.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Paul Nemit, Jr., Dennis Andrew Harrington, Paul A. Huber
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Publication number: 20180000711Abstract: Compositions that include at least one potassium-containing amphoacetate and/or betaine surfactant, water and at least one additional surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Stewart Alexander WARBURTON, Paul HUBER, David Michael RAZMUS, Juie TANAVADE
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Publication number: 20150292513Abstract: A semi-hermetic compressor for ammonia service includes a compressor portion and a motor encased in an airtight housing portion. The compressor portion compresses ammonia. The motor includes a stator winding. Motor leads are connected to the field windings, and extend from the housing portion through a pass-through assembly. The pass-through assembly includes a base portion, a first isolation portion, a second isolation portion, a sealant and a cap portion. The base portion is inserted into the housing portion with an airtight seal. The first isolation portion is arranged to fit within an annular opening in the base portion. First and second isolation portions include apertures for a motor lead. Sealant is disposed between the isolation portions. A cap portion attaches to the base portion. An anti-rotation element prevents relative rotation there between.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Paul NEMIT, JR., Dennis Andrew HARRINGTON, Paul A. HUBER
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Patent number: 8444397Abstract: An attenuating apparatus for use with a positive displacement compressor. The device includes a bore formed in a housing of the compressor, the bore being positioned at an angle to a discharge chamber of the compressor and in fluid communication with the compressor discharge chamber. A plug is positioned within the bore, the plug movable within the bore to a preselected position. The plug has a first end in contact with a gas from the compressor discharge chamber and a second, opposite end being accessible from an exterior of the housing. A seal is positioned between the plug and the bore to seal an interface between the plug and the bore to prevent leakage of a gas from the compressor discharge chamber along the interface. The plug is lockable within the bore at the preselected position.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Paul Nemit, Jr., Paul A. Huber
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Publication number: 20130028758Abstract: An attenuating apparatus for use with a positive displacement compressor. The device includes a bore formed in a housing of the compressor, the bore being positioned at an angle to a discharge chamber of the compressor and in fluid communication with the compressor discharge chamber. A plug is positioned within the bore, the plug movable within the bore to a preselected position. The plug has a first end in contact with a gas from the compressor discharge chamber and a second, opposite end being accessible from an exterior of the housing. A seal is positioned between the plug and the bore to seal an interface between the plug and the bore to prevent leakage of a gas from the compressor discharge chamber along the interface. The plug is lockable within the bore at the preselected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Paul Nemit, JR., Paul A. Huber
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Patent number: 8267116Abstract: A backflow and strainer device is presented. The device is a unitary unit that prevents backflow of fluid gas in a compressor and prevents dirt particles and debris from entering the compressor, thereby damaging the components. A valve mechanism moves between an open position and a closed position to either allow or prevent fluid gas from flowing into the compressor. A mesh portion is disposed in the device to trap all dirt particles and debris to prevent them from entering the compressor. The valve mechanism responds to the higher and lower pressures associated with the operation and shutdown of compressors.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Paul A. Huber, Paul Nemit, Jr.
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Patent number: 7736128Abstract: There is disclosed a runner for a Francis-type hydraulic turbine where each runner blade has an outlet edge with two stress relieving grooves cut through the blade from the outlet edge adjacent the crown and the band. The grooves each present an opening across the outlet edge and the grooves each extend a predetermined distance from the outlet edge into the blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Paul Huber
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Patent number: 7470112Abstract: A split runner for a Francis turbine has runner segments that are adapted to be joined together along confronting surface portions thereof to form a composite runner having a crown, a band and a plurality of blades extending between the crown and the band. The confronting surface portions of the runner segments are located only along portions of the crown and portions of the band, and the confronting surface portions of the runner segments are located in between and spaced from adjacent blades of the composite runner. Since the confronting surface portions are located only along portions of the crown and portions of the band, none of the blades are split eliminating the need to weld together blades during formation of the composite runner. Accordingly, the composite runner does not have weld joints formed in the blades which are highly stressed operating parts of the runner.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: General Electric CanadaInventors: Paul Huber, Andre Coutu, Eric Theroux, Julien Morin, Mario Hamel
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Publication number: 20080023081Abstract: A backflow and strainer device is presented. The device is a unitary unit that prevents backflow of fluid gas in a compressor and prevents dirt particles and debris from entering the compressor, thereby damaging the components. A valve mechanism moves between an open position and a closed position to either allow or prevent fluid gas from flowing into the compressor. A mesh portion is disposed in the device to trap all dirt particles and debris to prevent them from entering the compressor. The valve mechanism responds to the higher and lower pressures associated with the operation and shutdown of compressors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Paul A. Huber, Paul Nemit
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Publication number: 20070134098Abstract: A split runner for a Francis turbine has runner segments that are adapted to be joined together along confronting surface portions thereof to form a composite runner having a crown, a band and a plurality of blades extending between the crown and the band. The confronting surface portions of the runner segments are located only along portions of the crown and portions of the band, and the confronting surface portions of the runner segments are located in between and spaced from adjacent blades of the composite runner. Since the confronting surface portions are located only along portions of the crown and portions of the band, none of the blades are split eliminating the need to weld together blades during formation of the composite runner. Accordingly, the composite runner does not have weld joints formed in the blades which are highly stressed operating parts of the runner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Paul Huber, Andre Coutu, Eric Theroux, Julien Morin, Mario Hamel
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Publication number: 20060248647Abstract: A device for supporting blankets on a bed, for creating a space to provide room for a person's feet to be unconstricted and unbothered by the weight of the blankets. The device may include a base member for positioning between a mattress and box springs in a conventional bed. A pair of side supports may be joined to the base member on opposite sides of the bed. The side supports may include telescoping members that may be adjusted in length and locked in place in raised or lowered positions. A rail may be joined to the side supports to extend across the bed such that blankets on the bed may be draped over the rail. When the side supports are in a raised position, a space may be provided for the persons feet, whereas when the side supports are lowered, the device may be virtually undetectable under the blankets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventor: Paul Huber
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Publication number: 20060228215Abstract: There is disclosed a runner for a Francis-type hydraulic turbine where each runner blade has an outlet edge with two stress relieving grooves cut through the blade from the outlet edge adjacent the crown and the band. The grooves each present an opening across the outlet edge and the grooves each extend a predetermined distance from the outlet edge into the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventor: Paul Huber
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Patent number: 7072859Abstract: The customer selects products from the manufacturer's web site and places them into an electronic shopping cart administered by the manufacturer's site. Instead of proceeding through a checkout line at the manufacturer's site, the system captures all pertinent information regarding the customer's selections and forwards them to a retail site designated by the manufacturer or of the customer's choosing. The transfer of shopping cart information is effected so that the customer finds himself or herself directly in the checkout line of the designated retailer, thereby eliminating the need to fill a shopping cart through product selection at the retail site.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Paul Huber