Patents by Inventor Robert Rieger
Robert Rieger 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: 10722884Abstract: In the case of a plate-shaped substrate material (20), in which a microfluidic structure (5) is formed, there is consequently the ability for light (11, 12) that was diffusely scattered by an inner wall (9) to be captured and that a fill level, a speed of advance or any other variable for characterizing a liquid transport of a liquid (8) in the microfluidic structure (5) be ascertained by calculation from the captured, diffusely scattered light (11, 12).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Testo SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Astrid Butzkuven, Philipp von Olshausen, Robert Rieger
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Patent number: 10562025Abstract: In a cytometer unit (1) with a receptacle (2) into which a rotatable and preferably disk-shaped sample carrier (3) is insertable, it is proposed to define a first fixing means (14) for the definition of a position of a cytometer channel (12) of the inserted sample carrier (3) transversely with respect to the direction of extent thereof and transversely with respect to an optical path (11), by which a cytometric measurement can be carried out, and to use a second fixing means (19) to define a position of the cytometer channel (12) of the inserted sample carrier (3) along the optical path (11).Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Testo SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Robert Rieger, Philipp Von Olshausen, Martin Strnad
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Publication number: 20180299365Abstract: In the case of a cytometer unit (1) comprising a receptacle (2), which is configured for the insertion of an exchangeable sample carrier (3) and in which an optical path (4) for carrying out a cytometric measurement is implemented, it is proposed to bleach the sample carrier (3) in a region (10) around a sensitive region (18) predefined by a detector arrangement (8) and/or to alter a position of the optical path (4) on the inserted sample carrier (3) using an alteration means (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Testo SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Robert Rieger, Philipp Von Olshausen
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Publication number: 20180207634Abstract: In the case of a plate-shaped substrate material (20), in which a microfluidic structure (5) is formed, there is consequently the ability for light (11, 12) that was diffusely scattered by an inner wall (9) to be captured and that a fill level, a speed of advance or any other variable for characterizing a liquid transport of a liquid (8) in the microfluidic structure (5) be ascertained by calculation from the captured, diffusely scattered light (11, 12).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: Testo SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Astrid Butzkuven, Philipp von Olshausen, Robert Rieger
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Publication number: 20180111120Abstract: In a cytometer unit (1) with a receptacle (2) into which a rotatable and preferably disk-shaped sample carrier (3) is insertable, it is proposed to define a first fixing means (14) for the definition of a position of a cytometer channel (12) of the inserted sample carrier (3) transversely with respect to the direction of extent thereof and transversely with respect to an optical path (11), by which a cytometric measurement can be carried out, and to use a second fixing means (19) to define a position of the cytometer channel (12) of the inserted sample carrier (3) along the optical path (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Testo SE & CO. KGaAInventors: Robert Rieger, Philipp Von Olshausen, Martin Strnad
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Patent number: 8990137Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for an electronic neuron emulator for representing both passive and active electrical properties of a live neuron. The currents used to generate action potentials are derived from a pre-charged capacitor. The present invention provides for a more physiological state for testing neuroscience instruments such as the single-electrode voltage clamp and the patch clamp. The device can also include multiple pre-charged capacitors to represent ionic channels with more accurate physiologically parameters.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Rhode Island Board of Education, State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsInventors: Ying Sun, Robert Rieger
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Publication number: 20150045391Abstract: A combination of filanesib and pomalidomide for treating patients is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Deborah A. Anderson, Michael J. Humphries, Robert A. Rieger, Lance M. Williams
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Publication number: 20140250021Abstract: Systems and methods for issuing license plates and registrations for vehicles are provided. A method may provide for machine reading a license plate number and associating the license plate number with a set of data. The set of data my comprise identification information for a recently purchased vehicle, a name of a registered owner, a mailing and registration address for the registered owner, and a license plate identification sticker number. A set of documents related to the license plate, including a registration card, license plate identification sticker, and mailing label, may be printed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AVRS, Inc.Inventors: Rick Francis, Robert Rieger
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Publication number: 20140039862Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for an electronic neuron emulator for representing both passive and active electrical properties of a live neuron. The currents used to generate action potentials are derived from a pre-charged capacitor. The present invention provides for a more physiological state for testing neuroscience instruments such as the single-electrode voltage clamp and the patch clamp. The device can also include multiple pre-charged capacitors to represent ionic channels with more accurate physiologically parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Board of Governors for Higher Education, State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsInventors: Ying Sun, Robert Rieger
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Patent number: 8593316Abstract: A combined digital output system includes two quantization modules, a common mode counter, a differential mode counter, and a summing module. The quantization modules provide two digital signals, the common mode counter generates a common mode signal according to the digital signals, the differential mode counter generates a differential mode signal according to the two digital signals, and the summing module obtains the common mode signal and the differential mode signal, so as to generate a summing signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventor: Robert Rieger
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Publication number: 20120316801Abstract: An emulator of an electrical response of a biological tissue includes an artificial nerve module, a DAC module, and a mesh resistor circuit. The artificial nerve module includes a plurality of microcontrollers coupled to each other, and each of the microcontrollers has at least one control end and at least one voltage signal output portion providing a total of at least two voltage signal output ends. The DAC module includes DACs corresponding to the at least two voltage signal output ends, and each of the DACs is coupled to the voltage signal output end to output a node voltage. The mesh resistor circuit includes a plurality of first resistors and second resistors corresponding to each other, each of the first resistors and each of the second resistors corresponding to each other define a node, and the node is used to accept the node voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventor: Robert RIEGER
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Publication number: 20120212283Abstract: A combined digital output system includes two quantization modules, a common mode counter, a differential mode counter, and a summing module. The quantization modules provide two digital signals, the common mode counter generates a common mode signal according to the digital signals, the differential mode counter generates a differential mode signal according to the two digital signals, and the summing module obtains the common mode signal and the differential mode signal, so as to generate a summing signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Robert RIEGER
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Patent number: 7860788Abstract: Evaluating a real estate transaction based on preliminary data about the transaction. An evaluation system employs a transaction evaluator software module that can receive input about a customer and a type of financial product. The transaction evaluator software module also has access to a variety of data sources defining parameters for the investing institution. When the transaction evaluator receives input for a customer, it retrieves the relevant parameters for investing and performs a series of calculations to determine the likelihood that the customer's transaction will be approved. The results of the calculations can be displayed to the user in a graphical format for a range of transaction values. The graphical presentation of the calculations assists the user in determining whether to proceed with the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: General Electric Capital CorporationInventors: Robert Rieger, Thomas Tyson Lowery, Catherine M. Dunn
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Publication number: 20090024454Abstract: Evaluating a real estate transaction based on preliminary data about the transaction. An evaluation system employs a transaction evaluator software module that can receive input about a customer and a type of financial product. The transaction evaluator software module also has access to a variety of data sources defining parameters for the investing institution. When the transaction evaluator receives input for a customer, it retrieves the relevant parameters for investing and performs a series of calculations to determine the likelihood that the customer's transaction will be approved. The results of the calculations can be displayed to the user in a graphical format for a range of transaction values. The graphical presentation of the calculations assists the user in determining whether to proceed with the transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Robert Rieger, Thomas Tyson Lowery, Catherine M. Dunn
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Patent number: 7440921Abstract: Evaluating a real estate transaction based on preliminary data about the transaction. An evaluation system employs a transaction evaluator software module that can receive input about a customer and a type of financial product. The transaction evaluator software module also has access to a variety of data sources defining parameters for the investing institution. When the transaction evaluator receives input for a customer, it retrieves the relevant parameters for investing and performs a series of calculations to determine the likelihood that the customer's transaction will be approved. The results of the calculations can be displayed to the user in a graphical format for a range of transaction values. The graphical presentation of the calculations assists the user in determining whether to proceed with the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: General Electric Capital CorporationInventors: Robert Rieger, Thomas Tyson Lowery, Catherine M. Dunn
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Patent number: 7130810Abstract: The present invention relates to providing on-line tools for property-related on-line calculations. A distributed computer network can enable a user to access multiple databases and to obtain comparables data related to a property of interest for use in calculations. A user can access the latest, broadest set of relevant property data and to select relevant comparable values quickly and with minimal manual intervention. An on-line property management environment can comprise a distributed computer network coupled to numerous client computers, a property services server platform connected to a local data base, and numerous property information databases. A valuation tool, lease improvement calculator, refinancing calculator, capitalization rate calculator, mortgage and amortization calculator, and an affordability calculator can enable a user to make multiple property-related on-line calculations.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: General Electrical Capital CorpInventors: Paul Foster, Robert Rieger, David Shea
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Publication number: 20040073508Abstract: The present invention relates to providing on-line tools for property-related on-line calculations. A distributed computer network can enable a user to access multiple databases and to obtain comparables data related to a property of interest for use in calculations. A user can access the latest, broadest set of relevant property data and to select relevant comparable values quickly and with minimal manual intervention. An on-line property management environment can comprise a distributed computer network coupled to numerous client computers, a property services server platform connected to a local data base, and numerous property information databases. A valuation tool, lease improvement calculator, refinancing calculator, capitalization rate calculator, mortgage and amortization calculator, and an affordability calculator can enable a user to make multiple property-related on-line calculations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Paul Foster, Robert Rieger, David Shea
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Patent number: 5990284Abstract: Methods are herein provided for the isolation and purification of zeamatin, an antifungal protein from corn. The subject methods use capture chromatography and reverse phase chromatography. The methods herein described is superior to prior art techniques as it the eliminates ammonium sulfate precipitation and centrifugation steps.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Univera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Belaid Mahiou, Robert Rieger
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Patent number: 5767843Abstract: The invention relates to a manually controlled input device for a computer which comprises a ?graph! graphics card for controlling a monitor video screen ?by means of! via a video signal, as a simulation and ?in the form! of a mechanical small-size spraying device (air brush) whose operating parameters are composed of three space coordinates, the air pressure of the ink spraying jet and the ink quantity therein. Synchronization signals from the video card are used in conjunction with an optical coupling between the input device and the video screen, to determine the spacial coordinates of the input device relative to the video screen.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1995Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aerospace AGInventors: Dieter Wagner, Wolfgang Eisfeld, Robert Rieger
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Patent number: 5118186Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting an aiming telescope and a laser range finder with a weapon system which is equipped with a weapon computer, a data memory and a computer-controlled graticule adjusting device. Laser beams are fired consecutively by a collimation line testing device and by the laser range finder, into a collimator. A reference reticle or an aiming graticule of the aiming telescope are aligned with the laser beam images in the collimator, and the aligned position is stored in the data memory.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1991Date of Patent: June 2, 1992Assignee: Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbHInventors: Josef Schratzenstaller, Otto Ambrosius, Martin Hofmann, Heinz-Gunther Franz, Horst Laucht, Robert Rieger, Reinhard Seiferth