Patents by Inventor Robert Gronner

Robert Gronner 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: 11899119
    Abstract: A method for processing GPS route data of a vehicle is proposed, in which the GPS route data are used for the route guidance of the vehicle along a route (1), wherein vehicle positions and an offroad position information or an onroad position information are generated as route data, wherein a vehicle position calculation function for route guidance of the vehicle is used, if erroneous vehicle positions are generated from the GPS route data. Furthermore, a control device for carrying out a method is proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Rachid Mansour, Robert Gronner, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner
  • Patent number: 11892075
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining a position of a motor vehicle by means of a location device of the motor vehicle. First, a first position (x1) related to an installation point of the location device in the motor vehicle is determined. In order to determine a position suitable for controlling the motor vehicle, with reference to the said first position (x1) a second position (x2) related to a center of gravity of the vehicle is determined, in that the first position (x1) is offset by a distance (a) between the said installation point of the location device and the center of gravity of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Rachid Mansour, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner, Robert Gronner
  • Publication number: 20220412455
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining a position of a motor vehicle by means of a location device of the motor vehicle. First, a first position (x1) related to an installation point of the location device in the motor vehicle is determined. In order to determine a position suitable for controlling the motor vehicle, with reference to the said first position (x1) a second position (x2) related to a center of gravity of the vehicle is determined, in that the first position (x1) is offset by a distance (a) between the said installation point of the location device and the center of gravity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Rachid Mansour, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner, Robert Gronner
  • Publication number: 20220381925
    Abstract: A method for processing GPS route data of a vehicle is proposed, in which the GPS route data are used for the route guidance of the vehicle along a route (1), wherein vehicle positions and an offroad position information or an onroad position information are generated as route data, wherein a vehicle position calculation function for route guidance of the vehicle is used, if erroneous vehicle positions are generated from the GPS route data. Furthermore, a control device for carrying out a method is proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Rachid Mansour, Robert Gronner, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner
  • Publication number: 20220342087
    Abstract: A method for processing GPS position signals in a vehicle is proposed, wherein the GPS position signals of the vehicle are received successively at a predefined time interval and are processed in order to control the vehicle, and wherein at least one intermediate position value of the vehicle is determined within the time period formed by the time interval between two successive GPS position signals. Furthermore, a control device is proposed for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Rachid Mansour, Robert Gronner, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner
  • Patent number: 9017800
    Abstract: Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene polymer are disclosed that are receptive to paints and ink coatings. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer having a relatively high functional group content in combination with a coupling agent, a texturizing agent, and optionally a thermoplastic elastomer. The polymer composition can be molded into various articles at a mold temperature less than about 125° C., such as from about 60° C. to about 120° C. and then painted or printed with an ink composition. The polymer composition has been found to dramatically improve adhesion between the molded article and the ink or paint coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Malvika Bihari, Robert Gronner, Lowell Larson, Jeremy Hager Klug
  • Patent number: 8968858
    Abstract: Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene polymer are disclosed that are receptive to paints and ink coatings. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer having a relatively high terminal hydroxyl group content in combination with a thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment, a coupling agent may be added for coupling the thermoplastic elastomer to the polyoxymethylene polymer. The polymer composition can be molded into various articles and then painted or printed with an ink composition. The polymer composition has been found to dramatically improve adhesion between the molded article and the ink or paint coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Malvika Bihari, Robert Gronner, Lowell Larson
  • Patent number: 8855879
    Abstract: A method of operating a clutch serving as a shift element and/or starting clutch of a drive train. During engagement, the clutch will be filled by a fast filling up to a defined minimum pressure. The fast filling is at least subdivided into two phases comprising a basic filling phase and an extension and/or a cutout phase. At the end of the basic filling phase, the actual clutch pressure is measured, and then, when the actual clutch pressure is equal to or larger than the minimum pressure, the extension and/or cutout phase is activated immediately following the basic filling phase. When the actual clutch pressure is lower than the minimum pressure, activation of the extension and/or the cutout phase is at least delayed by a pressure holding phase and, if necessary, by a pressure surplus phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Martin-Joachim Bader, Karl Locher, Robert Gronner, Olaf Moseler, Markus Terwart, Michael Vollmann
  • Patent number: 8816015
    Abstract: Low VOC emission polyoxymethylene and compositions and products that incorporate the polyoxymethylene are described. The polyoxymethylene is end capped with compound that can prevent degradation of the polymer and subsequent emission of VOC degradation products such as formaldehyde. The end-capped polyoxymethylene can include an inorganic linkage within the polymer backbone that is the reaction product of a terminal hydroxyl group of the polyoxymethylene and a hydrolyzable group of the compound. Also disclosed are products as may be formed from the low VOC emission polyoxymethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Ticona, LLC
    Inventors: Rong Luo, Xinyu Zhao, Robert Gronner, Nicolai Papke
  • Publication number: 20140178687
    Abstract: A monofilament fiber as described made from a polyoxymethylene polymer. Polyoxymethylene polymer can be blended with an abrasion additive in order to improve abrasion resistance. The polyoxymethylene polymer may be combined with a thermoplastic elastomer and a coupling agent. The fiber can be used as fishing line, as bristles for a brushing device, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gronner, Arvind Karandikar, Kaushik Chakrabarty, David McIlroy
  • Patent number: 8742065
    Abstract: Oxymethylene polymers having a bimodal distribution or having a distribution of higher modality and having a targeted content of a low molecular weight fraction of from 1 to 5 percent by mass are described. Moldings of these polymers are distinguished by high low-temperature notched impact strength associated with a high modulus of elasticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Ticona GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert
  • Publication number: 20140127481
    Abstract: Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene polymer are disclosed that are receptive to paints and ink coatings. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer having a relatively high functional group content in combination with a coupling agent, a texturizing agent, and optionally a thermoplastic elastomer. The polymer composition can be molded into various articles at a mold temperature less than about 125° C., such as from about 60° C. to about 120° C. and then painted or printed with an ink composition. The polymer composition has been found to dramatically improve adhesion between the molded article and the ink or paint coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Malvika Bihari, Robert Gronner, Lowell Larson, Jeremy Hager Klug
  • Publication number: 20130324675
    Abstract: Low VOC emission polyoxymethylene and compositions and products that incorporate the polyoxymethylene are described. The polyoxymethylene is end capped with compound that can prevent degradation of the polymer and subsequent emission of VOC degradation products such as formaldehyde. The end-capped polyoxymethylene can include an inorganic linkage within the polymer backbone that is the reaction product of a terminal hydroxyl group of the polyoxymethylene and a hydrolyzable group of the compound. Also disclosed are products as may be formed from the low VOC emission polyoxymethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: TICONA LLC
    Inventors: Rong Luo, Xinyu Zhao, Robert Gronner, Nicolai Papke
  • Publication number: 20120295760
    Abstract: A method of operating a clutch serving as a shift element and/or starting clutch of a drive train. During engagement, the clutch will be filled by a fast filling up to a defined minimum pressure. The fast filling is at least subdivided into two phases comprising a basic filling phase and an extension and/or a cutout phase. At the end of the basic filling phase, the actual clutch pressure is measured, and then, when the actual clutch pressure is equal to or larger than the minimum pressure, the extension and/or cutout phase is activated immediately following the basic filling phase. When the actual clutch pressure is lower than the minimum pressure, activation of the extension and/or the cutout phase is at least delayed by a pressure holding phase and, if necessary, by a pressure surplus phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Martin-Joachim Bader, Karl Locher, Robert Gronner, Olaf Moseler, Markus Terwart, Michael Vollmann
  • Publication number: 20120232246
    Abstract: Oxymethylene polymers having a bimodal distribution or having a distribution of higher modality and having a targeted content of a low molecular weight fraction of from 1 to 5 percent by mass are described. Moldings of these polymers are distinguished by high low-temperature notched impact strength associated with a high modulus of elasticity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: TICONA GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert
  • Patent number: 8188211
    Abstract: Oxymethylene polymers having a bimodal distribution or having a distribution of higher modality and having a targeted content of a low molecular weight fraction of from 1 to 5 percent by mass are described. Moldings of these polymers are distinguished by high low-temperature notched impact strength associated with a high modulus of elasticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Ticona GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert
  • Patent number: 8133966
    Abstract: Oxymethylene copolymers having a high proportion of terminal alkyl ether groups and having terminal hydroxyalkylene groups are described. These polymers are distinguished by high thermal stability and high hot water resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Ticona GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Michael Gene Yearwood
  • Publication number: 20090270572
    Abstract: Oxymethylene copolymers having a high proportion of terminal alkyl ether groups and having terminal hydroxyalkylene groups are described. These polymers are distinguished by high thermal stability and high hot water resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jurgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Michael Gene Yearwood
  • Publication number: 20090270587
    Abstract: Oxymethylene polymers having a bimodal distribution or having a distribution of higher modality and having a targeted content of a low molecular weight fraction of from 1 to 5 percent by mass are described. Moldings of these polymers are distinguished by high low-temperature notched impact strength associated with a high modulus of elasticity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jurgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert