Patents by Inventor Stefan KOSTNER

Stefan KOSTNER 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: 11965807
    Abstract: A duct probe (20) for sampling a fluid from a main fluid flow (Fm) in a duct (10) defines an elongated supply channel (21) n elongated discharge channel (22). The supply channel has at least one inflow opening (23) for diverting a partial flow (Fp) from the main fluid flow into the supply channel, and the discharge channel has at least one outflow opening for returning the partial flow from the discharge channel into the main fluid flow after it has passed an environmental sensor (30). The duct probe further comprises at least one compensation opening (26) that connects the supply channel and the discharge channel in a region that is located between their closed and open ends. By the presence of the compensation opening (26), a jet flow (Fj) is created, which acts to reduce a pressure difference between the supply channel and the discharge channel when the duct probe is exposed to the main fluid flow (Fm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Nicolas Moeller, Mark Hornung, Stefan Thiele, Patrick Leidenberger, Stefan Kostner
  • Patent number: 11940370
    Abstract: A particulate matter sensor device comprising an enclosure (21) that comprises a flow inlet (11), a flow outlet (12) and a flow channel (2) extending therebetween, a radiation source for emitting radiation into the flow channel (2) for interaction of the radiation with the particulate matter in the flow (20) of an aerosol sample when guided through the flow channel (2), a radiation detector (4) for detecting at least part of said radiation after interaction with the particulate matter. The sensor device comprises a flow modifying device (511) arranged upstream of the radiation detector (4) and/or of the radiation source (3) for modifying the flow (20) for reducing particulate matter precipitation onto the radiation detector (4) and/or onto the radiation source (3) and/or the channel wall sections in close proximity to the detector (4) and/or source (3). The invention also relates to a method of determining parameters of particulate matter in an aerosol sample by using such a particulate matter sensor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Frank Gütle, Ulrich Leidenberger, {hacek over (Z)}eljko Mrcarica, Stefan Kostner, Stefan Thiele
  • Patent number: 11898953
    Abstract: A particulate matter sensor device comprises an enclosure (21) defining a flow channel (2), a radiation source (3) for emitting radiation into the flow channel for interaction of the radiation with particulate matter in an aerosol sample in the flow channel, and a radiation detector (4) for detecting at least part of said radiation after interaction with the particulate matter. The sensor device comprises a flow modifying device (511) arranged upstream of the radiation detector and/or radiation source so as to reduce particulate matter precipitation onto the radiation detector, the radiation source and/or the channel wall sections in their proximity. The invention also relates to a method of determining parameters of particulate matter in an aerosol sample by using such a particulate matter sensor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Frank Gütle, Ulrich Leidenberger, {hacek over (Z)}eljko Mr{hacek over (c)}arica, Stefan Kostner, Stefan Thiele
  • Publication number: 20220221380
    Abstract: A duct probe (20) for sampling a fluid from a main fluid flow (Fm) in a duct (10) defines an elongated supply channel (21) n elongated discharge channel (22). The supply channel has at least one inflow opening (23) for diverting a partial flow (Fp) from the main fluid flow into the supply channel, and the discharge channel has at least one outflow opening for returning the partial flow from the discharge channel into the main fluid flow after it has passed an environmental sensor (30). The duct probe further comprises at least one compensation opening (26) that connects the supply channel and the discharge channel in a region that is located between their closed and open ends. By the presence of the compensation opening (26), a jet flow (Fj) is created, which acts to reduce a pressure difference between the supply channel and the discharge channel when the duct probe is exposed to the main fluid flow (Fm).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Nicolas MOELLER, Mark HORNUNG, Stefan THIELE, Patrick LEIDENBERGER, Stefan KOSTNER
  • Publication number: 20220042900
    Abstract: A particulate matter sensor device comprising an enclosure (21) that comprises a flow inlet (11), a flow outlet (12) and a flow channel (2) extending therebetween, a radiation source for emitting radiation into the flow channel (2) for interaction of the radiation with the particulate matter in the flow (20) of an aerosol sample when guided through the flow channel (2), a radiation detector (4) for detecting at least part of said radiation after interaction with the particulate matter. The sensor device comprises a flow modifying device (511) arranged upstream of the radiation detector (4) and/or of the radiation source (3) for modifying the flow (20) for reducing particulate matter precipitation onto the radiation detector (4) and/or onto the radiation source (3) and/or the channel wall sections in close proximity to the detector (4) and/or source (3). The invention also relates to a method of determining parameters of particulate matter in an aerosol sample by using such a particulate matter sensor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Frank Gütle, Ulrich Leidenberger, Zeljko Mrcarica, Stefan Kostner, Stefan Thiele
  • Publication number: 20200271565
    Abstract: A particulate matter sensor device comprises an enclosure (21) defining a flow channel (2), a radiation source (3) for emitting radiation into the flow channel for interaction of the radiation with particulate matter in an aerosol sample in the flow channel, and a radiation detector (4) for detecting at least part of said radiation after interaction with the particulate matter. The sensor device comprises a flow modifying device (511) arranged upstream of the radiation detector and/or radiation source so as to reduce particulate matter precipitation onto the radiation detector, the radiation source and/or the channel wall sections in their proximity. The invention also relates to a method of determining parameters of particulate matter in an aerosol sample by using such a particulate matter sensor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Frank Gütle, Ulrich Leidenberger, Zeljko Mrcarica, Stefan Kostner, Stefan Thiele
  • Publication number: 20200235435
    Abstract: An energy storage system is disclosed. In an embodiment, an energy storage system includes a layer stack with a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer and an electrolyte layer between the first and second electrode layers, a first electrode located in the first electrode layer, a second electrode located in the second electrode layer and an electrolyte formed in the electrolyte layer, wherein the electrolyte is a solid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Stefan Köstner, Franz Rinner, Stefan Obermair, Masahiro Oishi
  • Patent number: 10508941
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flow sensor (1), comprising: a semiconductor module (2) on which a temperature sensing means (13a, 13b) and a heat source (12) are arranged, a flow channel (6) for guiding the fluid medium in a flow direction (D), and a wall (W) delimiting the flow channel, wherein said heat source (12) and said temperature sensing means (13a, 13b) are configured such that they are in thermal contact with said wall (W). According to the invention, said wall (W) comprises a glass member (4) and a metal member (3a), wherein the glass member (4) is connected to the metal member (3a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: SENSIRION AG
    Inventors: Stefan Kostner, Thomas Kiefer, Lukas Mahler
  • Patent number: 10254142
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flow sensor (1) and a method for determining the presence of a gas bubble (G) in a liquid (L) flowing through the flow sensor (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SENSIRION AG
    Inventors: Stefan Kostner, Lukas Mahler, Niculin Saratz
  • Publication number: 20170184433
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flow sensor (1), comprising: a semiconductor module (2) on which a temperature sensing means (13a, 13b) and a heat source (12) are arranged, a flow channel (6) for guiding the fluid medium in a flow direction (D), and a wall (W) delimiting the flow channel, wherein said heat source (12) and said temperature sensing means (13a, 13b) are configured such that they are in thermal contact with said wall (W). According to the invention, said wall (W) comprises a glass member (4) and a metal member (3a), wherein the glass member (4) is connected to the metal member (3a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Stefan KOSTNER, Thomas KIEFER, Lukas MAHLER
  • Publication number: 20170138774
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flow sensor (1) and a method for determining the presence of a gas bubble (G) in a liquid (L) flowing through the flow sensor (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Stefan KOSTNER, Lukas MAHLER, Niculin SARATZ