Patents by Inventor Stefan Hofer

Stefan Hofer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240097648
    Abstract: A package comprising an acoustic device, a polymer frame coupled to the acoustic device, a plurality of frame interconnects located in the polymer frame, where the plurality of frame interconnects are coupled to the acoustic device, a polymer cap layer coupled to the acoustic device though the polymer frame, where the polymer cap layer is configured as a cap for the acoustic device, a plurality of cap interconnects located in the polymer cap layer, where the plurality of cap interconnects are coupled to the plurality of frame interconnects, and a cavity located between the acoustic device and the polymer cap layer. The acoustic device includes a substrate and an acoustic element coupled to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Sebastian BRUNNER, Changhan Hobie YUN, Stefan Leopold HATZL, Manuel HOFER, Horst DROESCHER, Christian HOFFMANN
  • Patent number: 11730545
    Abstract: Methods and related systems and devices are described for performing various AR medical applications, including a method of guiding augmented reality (AR) intervention. In one aspect, a primary client device: receives model sets, an intervention plan having an intervention field, and session information about a session related to the AR intervention from a server; receives first real-time input data from a first input device; generates metrics by evaluating an execution of the intervention plan by comparing the intervention plan to the first real-time input data; displays real-time graphics, based at least in part on the metrics, spatially over the intervention field; receives real-time status data, from the server, about a replicate client device that joins the session; sends the first real-time input data, the metrics and the evaluation computed from the intervention plan, through the server, to the replicate client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: University Health Network
    Inventors: Zigang Jimmy Qiu, Stefan Hofer, Blake Murphy, Tomas J. Saun, Lukasz Brzozowski, Trinette Wright, Xun Lin
  • Publication number: 20220378510
    Abstract: Methods and related systems and devices are described for performing various AR medical applications, including a method of guiding augmented reality (AR) intervention. In one aspect, a primary client device: receives model sets, an intervention plan having an intervention field, and session information about a session related to the AR intervention from a server; receives first real-time input data from a first input device; generates metrics by evaluating an execution of the intervention plan by comparing the intervention plan to the first real-time input data; displays real-time graphics, based at least in part on the metrics, spatially over the intervention field; receives real-time status data, from the server, about a replicate client device that joins the session; sends the first real-time input data, the metrics and the evaluation computed from the intervention plan, through the server, to the replicate client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Zigang Jimmy Qiu, Stefan Hofer, Blake Murphy, Tomas J. Saun, Lukasz Brzozowski, Trinette Wright, Xun Lin
  • Patent number: 11413094
    Abstract: Methods and related systems and devices are described for performing various AR medical applications, including a method of guiding augmented reality (AR) intervention. In one aspect, a primary client device: receives model sets, an intervention plan having an intervention field, and session information about a session related to the AR intervention from a server; receives first real-time input data from a first input device; generates metrics by evaluating an execution of the intervention plan by comparing the intervention plan to the first real-time input data; displays real-time graphics, based at least in part on the metrics, spatially over the intervention field; receives real-time status data, from the server, about a replicate client device that joins the session; sends the first real-time input data, the metrics and the evaluation computed from the intervention plan, through the server, to the replicate client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: University Health Network
    Inventors: Zigang Jimmy Qiu, Stefan Hofer, Blake Murphy, Tomas J. Saun, Lukasz Brzozowski, Trinette Wright, Xun Lin
  • Patent number: 11355908
    Abstract: A conveyor system for conveying of piece goods has frame profiles and an energy supply bus disposed along the frame profile. The conveyor system includes a first connection box for electrical connection of a first actuator, and a second connection box for connection of a second actuator, which differs from the first actuator with regard to its nominal voltage. Furthermore, a modular system includes a first connection box and a second connection box of the type. In particular, a voltage converter is disposed in the second connection box, which converter makes available an output alternating voltage of 110 VAC and/or 230 VAC and/or 400 VAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: TGW Mechanics GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Hofer, Thomas Kriechbaum, Martin Rausch
  • Publication number: 20210053764
    Abstract: A conveyor system for conveying of piece goods has frame profiles and an energy supply bus disposed along the frame profile. The conveyor system includes a first connection box for electrical connection of a first actuator, and a second connection box for connection of a second actuator, which differs from the first actuator with regard to its nominal voltage. Furthermore, a modular system includes a first connection box and a second connection box of the type. In particular, a voltage converter is disposed in the second connection box, which converter makes available an output alternating voltage of 110 VAC and/or 230 VAC and/or 400 VAC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: TGW Mechanics GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan HOFER, Thomas KRIECHBAUM, Martin RAUSCH
  • Publication number: 20200367970
    Abstract: Methods and related systems and devices are described for performing various AR medical applications, including a method of guiding augmented reality (AR) intervention. In one aspect, a primary client device: receives model sets, an intervention plan having an intervention field, and session information about a session related to the AR intervention from a server; receives first real-time input data from a first input device; generates metrics by evaluating an execution of the intervention plan by comparing the intervention plan to the first real-time input data; displays real-time graphics, based at least in part on the metrics, spatially over the intervention field; receives real-time status data, from the server, about a replicate client device that joins the session; sends the first real-time input data, the metrics and the evaluation computed from the intervention plan, through the server, to the replicate client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Zigang Jimmy Qiu, Stefan Hofer, Blake Murphy, Tomas J. Saun, Lukasz Brzozowski, Trinette Wright, Xun Lin
  • Patent number: 10618737
    Abstract: A conveying device (1) is specified, having two frame profiles (2, 3) and a conveying roller (4), arranged in between, with a drive motor (5) and a brake (6). The drive motor (5), located closer to the first frame profile (2), is connected in this case to a power supply bus (10) positioned on the first frame profile (2), and the brake (6), located closer to the second frame profile (3), is connected to a power supply bus (12) positioned on the second frame profile (3). In an operating method for the conveying roller (4), the drive motor (5)/the brake (6) are operated with a first voltage (U1) and associated electronic controllers (17, 30) are operated with a second, lower voltage (U2). In addition, the brake (6) is completely released/ventilated only with a time delay after the application of an electric voltage to the drive motor (5) for the purpose of starting up the conveying roller (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: TGW Mechanics GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Hofer, Franz Weissenboeck, Christoph Wolkerstorfer
  • Publication number: 20180141756
    Abstract: A conveying device (1) is specified, having two frame profiles (2, 3) and a conveying roller (4), arranged in between, with a drive motor (5) and a brake (6). The drive motor (5), located closer to the first frame profile (2), is connected in this case to a power supply bus (10) positioned on the first frame profile (2), and the brake (6), located closer to the second frame profile (3), is connected to a power supply bus (12) positioned on the second frame profile (3). In an operating method for the conveying roller (4), the drive motor (5)/the brake (6) are operated with a first voltage (U1) and associated electronic controllers (17, 30) are operated with a second, lower voltage (U2). In addition, the brake (6) is completely released/ventilated only with a time delay after the application of an electric voltage to the drive motor (5) for the purpose of starting up the conveying roller (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: TGW Mechanics GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan HOFER, Franz WEISSENBOECK, Christoph WOLKERSTORFER
  • Patent number: 9839778
    Abstract: An implantable electric lead arrangement for a medical implant system includes an implantable electric lead with parallel lead wires wound in an elongated helix about a central longitudinal axis. At least one support wire is parallel to the lead wires and has a higher strain energy absorption capacity than the lead wires to mechanically strengthen the lead wires against external impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geratete GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Zimmerling, Fabrice Béal, Davide De Luca, Dominik Hammerer, Stefan Hofer, Philipp Schindler
  • Publication number: 20160339234
    Abstract: An implantable electric lead arrangement for a medical implant system includes an implantable electric lead with parallel lead wires wound in an elongated helix about a central longitudinal axis. At least one support wire is parallel to the lead wires and has a higher strain energy absorption capacity than the lead wires to mechanically strengthen the lead wires against external impact force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Zimmerling, Fabrice Béal, Davide De Luca, Dominik Hammerer, Stefan Hofer, Philipp Schindler
  • Patent number: 9433777
    Abstract: An implantable electric lead arrangement for a medical implant system includes an implantable electric lead with parallel lead wires wound in an elongated helix about a central longitudinal axis. A conical shape lead core is fixed and enclosed within the wire helix for providing impact strain relief to the electric lead by resisting radial and/or axial deformation from external impact force. The conical shape of the lead core is configured for a smooth transition between a lead core portion of the electric lead that is protected against external impact force and a non-lead core portion of the electric lead that is unprotected from external impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Zimmerling, Fabrice Béal, Davide De Luca, Dominik Hammerer, Stefan Hofer, Philipp Schindler
  • Publication number: 20150335880
    Abstract: An implantable electric lead arrangement for a medical implant system includes an implantable electric lead with parallel lead wires wound in an elongated helix about a central longitudinal axis. A conical shape lead core is fixed and enclosed within the wire helix for providing impact strain relief to the electric lead by resisting radial and/or axial deformation from external impact force. The conical shape of the lead core is configured for a smooth transition between a lead core portion of the electric lead that is protected against external impact force and a non-lead core portion of the electric lead that is unprotected from external impact force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Martin Zimmerling, Fabrice Béal, Davide De Luca, Dominik Hammerer, Stefan Hofer, Philipp Schindler
  • Patent number: 9174039
    Abstract: A novel implantable electric lead arrangement is described for medical implant systems such as middle ear implants (MEI), cochlear implants (CI) and vestibular implants (VI). An electric lead contains parallel lead wires wound in an elongated helix about a central longitudinal axis. A lead core is fixed and enclosed within the wire helix for providing impact strain relief to the lead wires by resisting radial and/or axial deformation from external impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Zimmerling, Fabrice Béal, Davide De Luca, Dominik Hammerer, Stefan Hofer, Philipp Schindler
  • Publication number: 20140214145
    Abstract: A novel implantable electric lead arrangement is described for medical implant systems such as middle ear implants (MEI), cochlear implants (CI) and vestibular implants (VI). An electric lead contains parallel lead wires wound in an elongated helix about a central longitudinal axis. A lead core is fixed and enclosed within the wire helix for providing impact strain relief to the lead wires by resisting radial and/or axial deformation from external impact force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Zimmerling, Fabrice Béal, Davide De Luca, Dominik Hammerer, Stefan Hofer, Philipp Schindler
  • Patent number: 8596446
    Abstract: A method and a device for generation formatted total packages 29 comprising a defined number of adjoining equally sized individual pieces 10 formed in particular of a food product, whereby the individual pieces 10 are transported along the conveyor lines laying on conveyor belts, Whereby the individual pieces 10 on a first conveyor belt B1 are supplied at a mutual distance and at a speed VB1 to a second conveyor belt B2, B3, which forms a buffer line and which adjoins the first conveyor belt B1 in transport direction, whereby the individual pieces 10 at the beginning of the second conveyor belt B2, B3 are accumulated to a buffer stack 21 of adjoining individual pieces 10, whereby the buffer stack 21 is transported on the second conveyor belt B2, B3 at the speed VB2 which is lower than VB1, whereby at the end of the second conveyor belt B2, B3 total packages 29 are separated from the buffer stack 21 by means of a discharging conveyor belt B4 which, during the process of separating from the buffer stack 21, has
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Hochland SE
    Inventors: Andreas Biggel, Stefan Hofer
  • Publication number: 20130133293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the portioned packaging of a food mass that is at least substantially incompressible, in particular of processed cheese, and that is filled as a flowable mass into a tubular sleeve comprising a thermoplastic plastic film, wherein the thermoplastic plastic film of the sleeve enclosing the food mass is deformed in a mold into individual units each defining a portion by forcing the food mass out of sealing areas, such that the units arranged one behind the other are delimited with respect to each other by means of sealing in the sealing area and are subsequently separated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: HOCHLAND SE
    Inventors: Roland Zeuschner, Stefan Hofer
  • Publication number: 20120014774
    Abstract: A method and a device for generation formatted total packages 29 comprising a defined number of adjoining equally sized individual pieces 10 formed in particular of a food product, whereby the individual pieces 10 are transported along the conveyor lines laying on conveyor belts, Whereby the individual pieces 10 on a first conveyor belt B1 are supplied at a mutual distance and at a speed VB1 to a second conveyor belt B2, B3, which forms a buffer line and which adjoins the first conveyor belt B1 in transport direction, whereby the individual pieces 10 at the beginning of the second conveyor belt B2, B3 are accumulated to a buffer stack 21 of adjoining individual pieces 10, whereby the buffer stack 21 is transported on the second conveyor belt B2, B3 at the speed VB2 which is lower than VB1, whereby at the end of the second conveyor belt B2, B3 total packages 29 are separated from the buffer stack 21 by means of a discharging conveyor belt B4 which, during the process of separating from the buffer stack 21, has
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Andreas Biggel, Stefan Hofer
  • Patent number: 6729156
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ram air duct for an aeroplane air conditioning system having an inlet channel which can be closed by an inlet valve and in which at least one heat exchanger is arranged, having a blower arranged in a blower chamber and an outlet passage closable by an outlet valve. In accordance with the invention, the outlet passage is divided into two separately extending passages of which one is guided as a blower outlet passage up to the blower into the blower chamber and the other is designed as a bypass passage. The outlet valve only closes the bypass passage in the closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Sauterleute, Joachim Haas, Norbert Brutscher, Stefan Hofer
  • Publication number: 20020152765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ram air duct for an aeroplane air conditioning system having an inlet channel which can be closed by an inlet valve and in which at least one heat exchanger is arranged, having a blower arranged in a blower chamber and an outlet passage closable by an outlet valve. In accordance with the invention, the outlet passage is divided into two separately extending passages of which one is guided as a blower outlet passage up to the blower into the blower chamber and the other is designed as a bypass passage. The outlet valve only closes the bypass passage in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg Gmbh
    Inventors: Alfred Sauterleute, Joachim Haas, Norbert Brutscher, Stefan Hofer