Patents by Inventor Robert Gruber
Robert Gruber 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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Publication number: 20210313863Abstract: A slip ring includes an essentially cylindrical contact region defined by a radius and having a contact region which faces in a radially outwards direction. The contact region has a recess in a region of the contact surface, with the recess configured to have a projection extending on an inner side of the recess and/or being interrupted in a tangential direction. The contact region has an annular surface formed with an opening which communicates with the recess and extends towards an axial direction at an incline at an interval of 5 degrees to 45 degrees with respect to a normal of the annular surface. At least two insulating regions are arranged axially adjacent to the contact region and each being defined by a radius, with the radius of the contact region being larger than the radius of the insulating region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Flender GmbHInventors: HERBERT BINDER, ROBERT GRUBER, Oliver MEMMINGER
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Publication number: 20210218211Abstract: A slip ring, in particular for use in a wind turbine, includes an axle extending in an axial direction and a contact region having a contact surface on a peripheral surface of the contact region and a recess extending in a tangential circumferential direction along the peripheral surface. The contact region includes an axial end face formed with an opening which communicates with the recess. The contact region includes three essentially cylindrical segments which define two covering segments and an intermediate segment arranged in a center between the two covering segment. Each of the two covering segments defines a radius which is larger than a radius of the intermediate segment so that a peripheral surface of the intermediate segment forms an underside of the recess. An insulating region is arranged adjacent to the contact region on the axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Flender GmbHInventors: HERBERT BINDER, ROBERT GRUBER, OLIVER MEMMINGER, ROMAN SVACH
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Publication number: 20210167670Abstract: A holding apparatus for a slip ring unit includes at least two slots configured for receiving slip ring brushes respectively, with the at least two slots being arranged in spaced-apart relationship. A cooling duct is arranged between the at least two slots for cooling a side surface of the slip ring brushes. The cooling duct is configured as a third slot between the at least two slots, with the at least two slots and the cooling duct being of essentially identical shape and dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Flender GmbHInventors: HERBERT BINDER, ROBERT GRUBER, OLIVER MEMMINGER
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Publication number: 20200279556Abstract: The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Thomas Robert GRUBER, Adam John CHEYER, Dag KITTLAUS, Didier Rene GUZZONI, Christopher Dean BRIGHAM, Richard Donald GIULI, Marcello BASTEA-FORTE, Harry Joseph SADDLER
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Patent number: 10706841Abstract: The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Thomas Robert Gruber, Adam John Cheyer, Dag Kittlaus, Didier Rene Guzzoni, Christopher Dean Brigham, Richard Donald Giuli, Marcello Bastea-Forte, Harry Joseph Saddler
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Patent number: 10622857Abstract: An electrical machine includes a first active part and a second active part. Both the first active part and the second active part have a plurality of laminated sub-cores, with each laminated sub-core having a plurality of individual laminations. Each lamination is defined by an axial width. The laminated sub-cores are mutually spaced in an axial direction such that a respective radial cooling slot is formed between two adjacent laminated sub-cores. The radial cooling slots in the first active part are offset in the axial direction in relation to one another in comparison to the radial cooling slots in the second active part, and the sum of the axial widths of all individual laminations in the first active part corresponds to the sum of the axial widths of all individual laminations in the second active part.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Frank Brasas, Robert Gruber, Martin Krompass, Oliver Memminger, Klaus Schifferer, Tobias Sperl, Roland Zeichfüssl
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Publication number: 20200067246Abstract: A slip ring bridge, in particular for use in a wind power installation, includes at least two segments configured to provide electrical power, and an insulation element configured to insulate the segments to maintain the segments in spaced-apart relationship. The insulation element includes a shield arranged inside the insulation element and connected to a constant electric potential.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Herbert Binder, ROBERT GRUBER, OLIVER MEMMINGER, MANUEL OBERNEDER, KLAUS SCHIFFERER, ANATOLI VOGEL, ROLAND ZEICHFÜSSL
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Patent number: 10549891Abstract: A safety closure for or on a container with a media supply line is described. The safety closure comprises: a lid which is actuated in particular mechanically for closing the container; a shut-off device for shutting off the media supply line; a pivoting lever with an actuating arm for pressing on the lid and with an in particular opposite first locking element; and a second locking element which is drive-coupled to the shut-off device and, which as a stop for the first locking element, being selectively operative when the shut-off device is open, is configured such that the lid can not be opened. Accidentally opening the lid when the container is spray rinsed can thereby be prevented in a simple and reliable manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: KRONES AGInventor: Robert Gruber
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Patent number: 10496753Abstract: A user interface for a system such as a virtual assistant is automatically adapted for hands-free use. A hands-free context is detected via automatic or manual means, and the system adapts various stages of a complex interactive system to modify the user experience to reflect the particular limitations of such a context. The system of the present invention thus allows for a single implementation of a complex system such as a virtual assistant to dynamically offer user interface elements and alter user interface behavior to allow hands-free use without compromising the user experience of the same system for hands-on use.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Thomas Robert Gruber, Harry J. Saddler
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Patent number: 10439350Abstract: A contact-making rotary transmission includes a brush forming an electrically conductive sliding contact element and a contact path of electrically conductive material for contact with the brush. The brush is guided and/or held by an arrangement which includes a plurality of carrier segments arranged axially behind one another. Each carrier segment has attached thereto a brush receptacle such as to define a first gap between the carrier segment and the brush receptacle. The brush receptacle includes a stationary receiving shaft which is formed by walls and configured to receive the brush, and a guide element which is provided on a wall of the receiving shaft so as to define a second gap between the brush and the wall. At least one of the walls includes an opening in communication with the first and second gaps to allow a flow of cooling air for cooling the brush.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Josef Maier, Herbert Binder, Robert Gruber, Martin Krompass, Oliver Memminger, Klaus Schifferer
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Publication number: 20190014450Abstract: Techniques for triggering an action associated with a task items are provided. A task item associated with a triggering criterion is provided. The triggering criterion requires an occurrence of any of a plurality of communication events. The plurality of communication events includes a telephone call. In some implementations, at least two of the plurality of communication events are of different communication types. In some implementations, the different types are telephone calls, emails, and text messages. The occurrence of a first communication event of the plurality of communication events is detected. It is determined the triggering criterion is satisfied. In response to the determining, a notification associated with the task item is caused to be presented to a user of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Thomas Robert GRUBER, Alessandro SABATELLI, Alexandre A. AYBES, Donald W. PITSCHEL, Edward D. VOAS, Freddy Allen ANZURES, Paul D. MARCOS
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Publication number: 20180269739Abstract: An electrical machine includes a first active part and a second active part. Both the first active part and the second active part have a plurality of laminated sub-cores, with each laminated sub-core having a plurality of individual laminations. Each lamination is defined by an axial width. The laminated sub-cores are mutually spaced in an axial direction such that a respective radial cooling slot is formed between two adjacent laminated sub-cores. The radial cooling slots in the first active part are offset in the axial direction in relation to one another in comparison to the radial cooling slots in the second active part, and the sum of the axial widths of all individual laminations in the first active part corresponds to the sum of the axial widths of all individual laminations in the second active part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Frank Brasas, ROBERT GRUBER, MARTIN KROMPASS, OLIVER MEMMINGER, KLAUS SCHIFFERER, TOBIAS SPERL, ROLAND ZEICHFÜSSL
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Patent number: 10057736Abstract: Techniques for triggering an action associated with a task items are provided. A task item associated with a triggering criterion is provided. The triggering criterion requires an occurrence of any of a plurality of communication events. The plurality of communication events includes a telephone call. In some implementations, at least two of the plurality of communication events are of different communication types. In some implementations, the different types are telephone calls, emails, and text messages. The occurrence of a first communication event of the plurality of communication events is detected. It is determined the triggering criterion is satisfied. In response to the determining, a notification associated with the task item is caused to be presented to a user of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Thomas Robert Gruber, Alessandro F. Sabatelli, Alexandre A. Aybes, Donald W. Pitschel, Edward D. Voas, Freddy A. Anzures, Paul D. Marcos
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Publication number: 20180166844Abstract: A contact-making rotary transmission includes a brush forming an electrically conductive sliding contact element and a contact path of electrically conductive material for contact with the brush. The brush is guided and/or held by an arrangement which includes a plurality of carrier segments arranged axially behind one another. Each carrier segment has attached thereto a brush receptacle such as to define a first gap between the carrier segment and the brush receptacle. The brush receptacle includes a stationary receiving shaft which is formed by walls and configured to receive the brush, and a guide element which is provided on a wall of the receiving shaft so as to define a second gap between the brush and the wall. At least one of the walls includes an opening in communication with the first and second gaps to allow a flow of cooling air for cooling the brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: JOSEF MAIER, HERBERT BINDER, ROBERT GRUBER, MARTIN KROMPASS, OLIVER MIMMINGER, KLAUS SCHIFFERER
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Patent number: 9858925Abstract: A virtual assistant uses context information to supplement natural language or gestural input from a user. Context helps to clarify the user's intent and to reduce the number of candidate interpretations of the user's input, and reduces the need for the user to provide excessive clarification input. Context can include any available information that is usable by the assistant to supplement explicit user input to constrain an information-processing problem and/or to personalize results. Context can be used to constrain solutions during various phases of processing, including, for example, speech recognition, natural language processing, task flow processing, and dialog generation.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Thomas Robert Gruber, Christopher Dean Brigham, Daniel S. Keen, Gregory Novick, Benjamin S. Phipps
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Publication number: 20170259965Abstract: A safety closure for or on a container with a media supply line is described. The safety closure comprises: a lid which is actuated in particular mechanically for closing the container; a shut-off device for shutting off the media supply line; a pivoting lever with an actuating arm for pressing on the lid and with an in particular opposite first locking element; and a second locking element which is drive-coupled to the shut-off device and, which as a stop for the first locking element, being selectively operative when the shut-off device is open, is configured such that the lid can not be opened. Accidentally opening the lid when the container is spray rinsed can thereby be prevented in a simple and reliable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventor: Robert GRUBER
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Patent number: 9721016Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for searching and reporting on semistructured data that can include dynamic metadata. One embodiment can comprise providing a user interface to a user based on an object type definition for an object type that allows the user to specify search criteria associated with a set of metadata, mapping the user search criteria to a query that comprises at least one structured query constraint and at least one unstructured query constraint, processing the query to search a set of data objects containing semistructured data associated with the object type according to the query and returning a set of results to the user. The search results can be returned to a user based on user-specified reporting parameters. Additionally, the reporting definition can be saved as an object for future execution.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Open Text SA ULCInventor: Thomas Robert Gruber
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Publication number: 20170178626Abstract: The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Thomas Robert GRUBER, Adam John CHEYER, Dag KITTLAUS, Didier Rene GUZZONI, Christopher Dean BRIGHAM, Richard Donald GIULI, Marcello BASTEA-FORTE, Harry Joseph SADDLER
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Patent number: 9548050Abstract: The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Thomas Robert Gruber, Adam John Cheyer, Dag Kittlaus, Didier Rene Guzzoni, Christopher Dean Brigham, Richard Donald Giuli, Marcello Bastea-Forte, Harry Joseph Saddler
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Patent number: 9495129Abstract: The electronic device with one or more processors and memory receives a first document including a plurality of links. The electronic device outputs a voice reading of at least a portion of the first document, and outputs audible information identifying a link of the plurality of links. In response to outputting the audible information identifying the link, the electronic device receives from the user a voice command regarding the link, and, in response to receiving from the user the voice command, outputs a voice reading of at least a portion of a second document associated with the link.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher Brian Fleizach, Thomas Robert Gruber