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).
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Patent number: 11899119Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rachid Mansour, Robert Gronner, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner
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Patent number: 11892075Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rachid Mansour, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner, Robert Gronner
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Publication number: 20220412455Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rachid Mansour, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner, Robert Gronner
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Publication number: 20220381925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rachid Mansour, Robert Gronner, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner
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Publication number: 20220342087Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rachid Mansour, Robert Gronner, Thomas Ascher, Freddy Josef Frombach, Maik Würthner
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Patent number: 9017800Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Malvika Bihari, Robert Gronner, Lowell Larson, Jeremy Hager Klug
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Patent number: 8968858Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Malvika Bihari, Robert Gronner, Lowell Larson
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Patent number: 8855879Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Martin-Joachim Bader, Karl Locher, Robert Gronner, Olaf Moseler, Markus Terwart, Michael Vollmann
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Patent number: 8816015Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Ticona, LLCInventors: Rong Luo, Xinyu Zhao, Robert Gronner, Nicolai Papke
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Publication number: 20140178687Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Robert Gronner, Arvind Karandikar, Kaushik Chakrabarty, David McIlroy
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Patent number: 8742065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Ticona GmbHInventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert
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Publication number: 20140127481Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Malvika Bihari, Robert Gronner, Lowell Larson, Jeremy Hager Klug
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Publication number: 20130324675Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: TICONA LLCInventors: Rong Luo, Xinyu Zhao, Robert Gronner, Nicolai Papke
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Publication number: 20120295760Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Martin-Joachim Bader, Karl Locher, Robert Gronner, Olaf Moseler, Markus Terwart, Michael Vollmann
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Publication number: 20120232246Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: TICONA GMBHInventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert
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Patent number: 8188211Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Ticona GmbHInventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert
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Patent number: 8133966Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Ticona GmbHInventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jürgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Michael Gene Yearwood
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Publication number: 20090270572Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jurgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Michael Gene Yearwood
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Publication number: 20090270587Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Michael Haubs, Michael Hoffmockel, Jurgen Lingnau, Robert Gronner, Horst Roeschert