Patents by Inventor Stefan Berger

Stefan Berger 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: 8562801
    Abstract: Glass pH electrode with integrated optical sensor, characterized in that said electrode can be sterilized without substantial alteration of its optical characteristics, in particular in respect to gamma ray irradiation sterilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Metroglas AG
    Inventors: Christian Boeck, Martin Heule, Stefan Berger
  • Publication number: 20130271095
    Abstract: A voltage regulator includes an output stage including a control terminal and a load path, with the load path coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal. The voltage regulator also includes a control circuit with an input stage, a first current mirror, and a second current mirror. The input stage includes a first control input configured to receive a first reference voltage, a second control input configured to receive a second reference voltage, a feedback input coupled to the output terminal, a first output terminal, and a second output terminal. The first current mirror includes a reference current path coupled between a first supply terminal and the first output terminal of the input stage, and an output current path coupled between the first supply terminal and the control terminal of the pass device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies Austria AG
    Inventors: Thomas Jackum, Frank Praemassing, Stefan Berger, Elmar Bach, Albert Missoni
  • Patent number: 8549288
    Abstract: A trusted platform module is presented that is capable of creating, dynamically, multiple virtual trusted platform modules in a hierarchical organization. A trusted platform module domain is created. The trusted platform module creates virtual trusted platform modules, as needed, in the trusted platform module domain. The virtual trusted platform modules can inherit the permissions of a parent trusted platform module to have the ability to create virtual trusted platform modules themselves. Each virtual trusted platform module is associated with a specific partition. Each partition is associated with an individual operating system. The hierarchy of created operating systems and their privilege of spawning new operating systems is reflected in the hierarchy of trusted platform modules and the privileges each of the trusted platform modules has.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Bade, Stefan Berger, Kenneth Alan Goldman, Ronald Perez, Reiner Sailer, Leendert Peter Van Doorn
  • Publication number: 20130217509
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible shaft (1) intended for torque transfer, comprising a plurality of metal wires (5) that are helically wound in a plurality of layers with an opposite winding direction that alternates from layer to layer, wherein each of the metal wires (5) is surrounded by an electrically insulating insulation layer (6), which prevents a metal-on-metal contact between adjacent metal wires (5) and thereby prevents unwanted intermodulation products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Walter Staniszewski, Stefan Berger, Ralf Häntsch, Hubert Polster
  • Publication number: 20130064738
    Abstract: Proposed is a metering device (87, 54) for introducing a fluid (31) into a reaction vessel such as, for example, a bioreactor (2). The metering device according to the disclosure comprises a closure element (89) for closing the reaction vessel, at least one drop generator (33) arranged in the closure element, and a feed line (91) serving for feeding the fluid to the at least one drop generator. The drop generator comprises a nozzle (36) for dispensing the fluid into the reaction vessel, and a valve (35). In the closed state, the valve disconnects the nozzle from the feed line. The drop generator is suitable for generating individual drops of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Stefan Berger, Andreas Mãchler, Christine Schnetz, Manfred Schär, Fritz Bircher, Philipp Haslebacher
  • Patent number: 8391926
    Abstract: A multi-beam-shaping structure is distinguished by the following features: the multi-beam-shaping structure is provided with at least one electronic communication interface for controlling the multi-beam-shaping structure for setting the at least two radiation diagrams differently, the multi-beam-shaping structure comprises at least one driver, preferably comprising an electric motor, and preferably a power unit, the multi-beam-shaping structure comprises at least two first mechanical interfaces and/or coupling points, a drive connection engages on each of the at least two first mechanical interfaces and/or coupling points, the at least one driver of the multi-beam-shaping structure is connected to the at least two mechanical interfaces and/or coupling points via a multidrive, it being possible to actuate selectively at least one of the plurality of drive connections in each case via the at least one driver and the associated controller, and the number of interfaces and/or coupling points being greater than t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Alexander Seeor, Markus Mohr, Wolfgang Voges, Stefan Reichelt, Stefan Berger, Hubert Polster, Ralf Häntsch
  • Publication number: 20130029526
    Abstract: A wall-shaped high-frequency assembly is characterized by the following features, among others: the mounting wall (2) and the at least one connection sleeve (5) of the wall-shaped high-frequency assembly (1) are both made of an electrically conductive metal material, the at least one connection sleeve (5) is designed as one piece by means of the mounting wall (2), namely in integrally joined, the mounting wall (2) and the at least one connection sleeve (5) are provided with an electrically non-conductive surface coating (11), and a coupling unit (13) having an inner and an outer conductor (15, 16) is or can be inserted into the axial accommodating channel (5a) of the at least one connection sleeve (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Stefan Berger, Thomas Haunberger, Juergen Hefele, Manfred Stolle
  • Patent number: 8356347
    Abstract: A migration scheme for virtualized Trusted Platform Modules is presented. The procedure is capable of securely migrating an instance of a virtual Trusted Platform Module from one physical platform to another. A virtual Trusted Platform Module instance's state is downloaded from a source virtual Trusted Platform Module and all its state information is encrypted using a hybrid of public and symmetric key cryptography. The encrypted state is transferred to the target physical platform, decrypted and the state of the virtual Trusted Platform Module instance is rebuilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Berger, Kenneth A. Goldman, Reiner Sailer
  • Publication number: 20120258320
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic substrate, the surface of which is modified for improving bone cement adhesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Stefan Berger
  • Publication number: 20120138559
    Abstract: A modular structural load bearing device including light-weight composite structural members each including an elongated body having at least one internal recess for a cable in the recess or series of recesses. Preassembled and presized composite support members and connectors can form a modular structure, such as a crane. When used, end pieces or other components on an end of the elongated body can secure a cable. For assembly of the structural load bearing apparatus, connectors can be used with composite structural members that are light-weight with relatively thin walls while providing enhanced benefits for resisting the combination of tension, compression and buckling forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Scott L. Huff, Stefan Berger, Junfeng Wang, Song Lin, Han Lin
  • Patent number: 8188935
    Abstract: An improved antenna device has an internal length compensation device, permitting a varying length expansion of the housing/radome in relation to the antenna support or reflector device located within the housing/radome. At least one of at least two internal fixing devices is provided with the internal length compensation device. The internal length compensation device is in at least two parts or has two limbs, wherein one part is fixed to the antenna support and/or reflector device and the other part is at least indirectly fixed to the housing/radome and/or supported thereby. The at least two parts can be moved relative to each other, be moved in position or deformed. In particular with relation to the support points of both parts, the position may be changed with common deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Stephen Saddington, Johann Obermaier, Walter Staniszewski, Stefan Berger
  • Patent number: 8120444
    Abstract: An improved component for the separation or combination of high frequency outputs includes a coaxial input port located at the front end of the outer conductor. At the opposite end of the outer conductor, a head is located with at least two, and preferably three or four, single ports which cover the outer conductor connections. The head with the single ports is built as a single part to avoid any mechanical connection junctions. The head with the single ports which form integral outer conductor connectors consists of a forged part or a cast part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Thomas Haunberger, Stefan Berger
  • Patent number: 8109372
    Abstract: A damping valve includes a valve body, the valve body having at least one through hole and a valve seating surface. There is at least one valve disk configured to mate with the valve seating surface and at least partially seal the through hole and a first spring configured to bias the at least one valve disk towards the valve seating surface. A stop ring is configured to support the first spring on a first surface and an intermediate ring is configured to be supported by the stop ring on a second surface of the stop ring opposite the first surface. A second spring is configured to bias the intermediate ring against the stop ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventor: Stefan Berger
  • Publication number: 20110283352
    Abstract: A migration scheme for virtualized Trusted Platform Modules is presented. The procedure is capable of securely migrating an instance of a virtual Trusted Platform Module from one physical platform to another. A virtual Trusted Platform Module instance's state is downloaded from a source virtual Trusted Platform Module and all its state information is encrypted using a hybrid of public and symmetric key cryptography. The encrypted state is transferred to the target physical platform, decrypted and the state of the virtual Trusted Platform Module instance is rebuilt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stefan Berger, Kenneth A. Goldman, Reiner Sailer
  • Publication number: 20110237315
    Abstract: A multi-beam-shaping structure is distinguished by the following features: the multi-beam-shaping structure is provided with at least one electronic communication interface for controlling the multi-beam-shaping structure for setting the at least two radiation diagrams differently, the multi-beam-shaping structure comprises at least one driver, preferably comprising an electric motor and preferably a power unit, the multi-beam-shaping structure comprises at least two first mechanical interfaces and/or coupling points, a drive connection engages on each of the at least two first mechanical interfaces and/or coupling points, the at least one driver of the multi-beam-shaping structure is connected to the at least two mechanical interfaces and/or coupling points via a multidrive, it being possible to actuate selectively at least one of the plurality of drive connections in each case via the at least one driver and the associated controller, and the number of interfaces and/or coupling points being greater than th
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Alexander Seeor, Markus Mohr, Wolfgang Voges, Stefan Reichelt, Stefan Berger, Hubert Polster, Ralf Håntsch
  • Patent number: 8020204
    Abstract: A migration scheme for virtualized Trusted Platform Modules is presented. The procedure is capable of securely migrating an instance of a virtual Trusted Platform Module from one physical platform to another. A virtual Trusted Platform Module instance's state is downloaded from a source virtual Trusted Platform Module and all its state information is encrypted using a hybrid of public and symmetric key cryptography. The encrypted state is transferred to the target physical platform, decrypted and the state of the virtual Trusted Platform Module instance is rebuilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Berger, Kenneth A. Goldman, Reiner Sailer
  • Publication number: 20110186447
    Abstract: Glass pH electrode with integrated optical sensor, characterized in that said electrode can be sterilized without substantial alteration of its optical characteristics, in particular in respect to gamma ray irradiation sterilisation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: METROGLAS AG
    Inventors: Christian Boeck, Martin Heule, Stefan Berger
  • Publication number: 20110169941
    Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a machine for detection of visible signs of failure, the system including: a machine enclosure housing a plurality of machine parts; a visual conduit for providing a view of an interior of the machine; an interface to the machine configured to receive images from the visual conduit; and a repair network for linking the interface to a monitoring center that provides for the repair of problems with the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami, Mandayam Thondanur Raghunath, Ramon Caceres, Stefan Berger
  • Patent number: 7952641
    Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a machine for detection of visible signs of failure, the system including: a machine enclosure housing a plurality of machine parts; a visual conduit for providing a view of an interior of the machine; an interface to the machine configured to receive images from the visual conduit; and a repair network for linking the interface to a monitoring center that provides for the repair of problems with the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami, Mandayam Thonadur Raghunath, Ramon Caceres, Stefan Berger
  • Publication number: 20110040957
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for logging extensions to platform configuration registers inside a trusted platform module instance is provided. A request to extend the current state of at least one of a plurality of platform configuration register is received. At least one platform configuration register within the trusted platform module instance is extended. The extension of the at least one platform configuration register is logged inside the trusted platform module instance as a logged entry by storing at least a tuple of platform configuration register indexes and hash values used for extending the platform configuration register. Information about new entries in the consolidated logs can be retrieved by polling or by subscribing to events that are automatically generated. A report of an extend operation and its logged hash value is sent to subscribers interested in receiving notifications of extend operations on a set of PCR registers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Berger, Ramon Caceres, Kenneth Alan Goldman, Ronald Perez, Reiner Sailer, Deepa Srinivasan