Patents by Inventor Thomas Buchner
Thomas Buchner 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: 11959788Abstract: A measuring system for measuring a mass flow rate, a density, a temperature or a flow velocity. The measuring system includes a main line, a first Coriolis measuring device arranged in the main line, a second Coriolis measuring device arranged in series with the first Coriolis measuring device in the main line, a bypass line which bypasses the second Coriolis measuring device, a first valve arranged in the bypass line, and a computing unit which is connected to the first Coriolis measuring device and to the second Coriolis measuring device. The first valve opens depending on a pressure. The first Coriolis measuring device is designed for a higher maximum flow rate than the second Coriolis measuring device.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: AVL LIST GMBHInventors: Michael Buchner, Thomas Rothlaender, Andre Steinhoefler, Patrick Tinauer, David Bischof, Jaime Diaz Fernandez
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Publication number: 20240068753Abstract: A temperature control device for a gaseous media. The temperature control device includes a first heat exchanger layer in which a medium channel for a gas to be temperature-controlled is formed, a second heat exchanger layer which extracts heat from and/or supplies heat to the first heat exchanger layer, and a diffusion layer which is arranged between the first heat exchanger layer and the second heat exchanger layer. The diffusion layer is open to the gas to be temperature-controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: AVL LIST GMBHInventors: MICHAEL BUCHNER, SANDRO MASOTTI, STEFAN KARANOVIC, THOMAS ROTHLAENDER, KATARZYNA KUDLATY, ANDREAS KLUG
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Patent number: 11884428Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a big-bag transfer station for API seed crystals. The transfer station may permit the filling of smaller containers, such as bags or pouches, from a large container, such as a big bag. The transfer station may permit the transfer without contaminating the atmosphere of the room in which the station is housed. Additionally, the transfer station may limit cross-contamination between filling cycles by employing single-use liners.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Lonza Ltd.Inventors: Luca Colonna, Leander Stoffel, Thomas Buchner, Viktor Schnyder
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Publication number: 20230051255Abstract: A system and method for patient positioning during radiotherapy. The system can include a patient support structure configured to receive a patient during a radiotherapy process using a radiotherapy source to deliver a therapy to the patient when positioned on the patient support structure, a patient positioning system configured to adjust a position of the patient support structure relative to the radiotherapy source, a flexible actuator configured to secure the patient to the patient support and adjust a position of the patient relative to the patient support, and an imaging system configured to acquire imaging data of the patient, the patient support, and the flexible actuator during the radiotherapy process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicants: The General Hospital Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Susu Yan, Thomas Bortfeld, Daniela Rus, Thomas Buchner, Jay Flanz, Shuguang Li
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Publication number: 20210290487Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a big-bag transfer station for API seed crystals. The transfer station may permit the filling of smaller containers, such as bags or pouches, from a large container, such as a big bag. The transfer station may permit the transfer without contaminating the atmosphere of the room in which the station is housed. Additionally, the transfer station may limit cross-contamination between filling cycles by employing single-use liners.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Luca Colonna, Leander Stoffel, Thomas Buchner, Viktor Schnyder
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Publication number: 20180276623Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing data relating to a bearing, wherein the bearing comprises multiple bearing components. The bearing is produced from the multiple bearing components in a production method. The computer-implemented method includes detecting the data relating to the multiple bearing components and/or relating to the production method, saving the data in a production database, generating a machine-readable identifier for clear identification of the bearing, wherein the machine-readable identifier is associated with the data and is arranged on the bearing. The method also includes copying the data relaxant to the use of the bearing into a customer database, reading the identifier on the bearing, activating access to the customer database for the data, retrieving some or all of the data relevant to the use of the bearing from the customer database, and processing the retrieved data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Michael PAUSCH, Thomas BUCHNER
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Patent number: 9550726Abstract: The invention relates to a process for decolorizing a composition comprising a betaine comprising the steps of (a) providing a solution of the composition in an organic solvent, (b) contacting the solution with a decolorant, wherein the decolorant is a polar solid decolorant. The invention also relates to uses of ion exchange materials and decolorized solutions and compositions obtainable by the inventive process.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: LONZA LTD.Inventors: Thomas Büchner, Gesa Paradies, Justin Yang
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Publication number: 20150251989Abstract: The invention relates to a process for decolorizing a composition comprising a betaine comprising the steps of (a) providing a solution of the composition in an organic solvent, (b) contacting the solution with a decolorant, wherein the decolorant is a polar solid decolorant. The invention also relates to uses of ion exchange materials and decolorized solutions and compositions obtainable by the inventive process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Lonza LtdInventors: Thomas Büchner, Gesa Paradies, Justin Yang
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Patent number: 9066868Abstract: Subject of the invention is a method for the production of a carnitine granulate, which includes the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least 65% (w/w) carnitine, (b) providing a particulate carrier comprising silica, the carrier having an average particle size of more than 150 ?m, and (c) mixing the aqueous solution and the carrier. Another subject of the invention is a carnitine granulate.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: LONZA LTD.Inventor: Thomas Buchner
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Patent number: 8777314Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly has a seat base, a seat back pivotally connected to the seat base and being movable between an upright and a folded position, a spring member connected to the other of the seat base and the seat back, and a follower rotatably connected to the spring member. One of the seat base and the seat back define a cam surface. The spring member is compressed by the follower engaging the cam surface. The follower engages the cam surface when the seat back is in the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Eckhard Nock, Johannes Barzen, Thomas Buchner
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Patent number: 8604237Abstract: Subject of the invention is a method for the production of L-carnitine, comprising the steps of (a) providing a solution comprising at least 5% (w/w) carnitine in a first solvent, wherein the carnitine is a mixture of D- and L-carnitine, (b) optionally seeding the solution with L-carnitine crystals, (c) adding an second solvent, in which the L-carnitine is not soluble or has a low solubility, (d) isolating crystals comprising L-carnitine.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Lonza LtdInventors: Thomas Büchner, Gesa Paradies
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Publication number: 20130273165Abstract: Subject of the invention is a method for the production of a carnitine granulate, which includes the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least 65% (w/w) carnitine, (b) providing a particulate carrier comprising silica, the carrier having an average particle size of more than 150 ?m, and (c) mixing the aqueous solution and the carrier. Another subject of the invention is a carnitine granulate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: LONZA LTD.Inventor: Thomas Buchner
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Patent number: 8470382Abstract: Subject of the invention is a method for the production of a carnitine granulate, which includes the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least 65% (w/w) carnitine, (b) providing a particulate carrier comprising silica, the carrier having an average particle size of more than 150 ?m, and (c) mixing the aqueous solution and the carrier. Another subject of the invention is a carnitine granulate.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Lonza Ltd.Inventor: Thomas Büchner
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Publication number: 20130076049Abstract: A striker that may be used with a latch assembly. The striker may include first and second mounting flanges and a striker body. Striker body may include an indentation that may extend toward the second mounting flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas Buchner
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Publication number: 20120280548Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly has a seat base, a seat back pivotally connected to the seat base and being movable between an upright and a folded position, a spring member connected to the other of the seat base and the seat back, and a follower rotatably connected to the spring member. One of the seat base and the seat back define a cam surface. The spring member is compressed by the follower engaging the cam surface. The follower engages the cam surface when the seat back is in the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Eckhard Nock, Johannes Barzen, Thomas Buchner
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Patent number: 8241869Abstract: A fermentation device for biological degradation of substrate containing organic material and for recovery of biogas produced by degradation has an elongate closed container having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end has an inlet opening for untreated substrate and the second end has at least one removal opening for treated substrate. The container has at least one removal opening for biogas. The container has several reaction cells provided with individually driven mixing units. The mixing units have mixing unit shafts positioned transversely to a longitudinal extension of the container and mixing impellers mounted on the mixing unit shafts and driven on a circular path. The mixing unit shafts are arranged at axial spacings smaller than a diameter of the mixing units so that the mixing impellers when the mixing unit shafts rotate pass trough an overlap range.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: STRABAG Umweltanlagen GmbHInventors: Thomas Büchner, Gerhard Langhans, Urs Haller, Roland Sickinger
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Publication number: 20110190394Abstract: Subject of the invention is a method for the production of a carnitine granulate, which includes the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least 65% (w/w) carnitine, (b) providing a particulate carrier comprising silica, the carrier having an average particle size of more than 150 ?m, and (c) mixing the aqueous solution and the carrier. Another subject of the invention is a carnitine granulate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Thomas Büchner
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Publication number: 20110118503Abstract: Subject of the invention is a method for the production of L-carnitine, comprising the steps of (a) providing a solution comprising at least 5% (w/w) carnitine in a first solvent, wherein the carnitine is a mixture of D- and L-carnitine, (b) optionally seeding the solution with L-carnitine crystals, (c) adding an second solvent, in which the L-carnitine is not soluble or has a low solubility, (d) isolating crystals comprising L-carnitine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Thomas Büchner, Gesa Paradies
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Publication number: 20100062482Abstract: A fermentation device for biological degradation of substrate containing organic material and for recovery of biogas produced by degradation has an elongate closed container having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end has an inlet opening for untreated substrate and the second end has at least one removal opening for treated substrate. The container has at least one removal opening for biogas. The container has several reaction cells provided with individually driven mixing units. The mixing units have mixing unit shafts positioned transversely to a longitudinal extension of the container and mixing impellers mounted on the mixing unit shafts and driven on a circular path. The mixing unit shafts are arranged at axial spacings smaller than a diameter of the mixing units so that the mixing impellers when the mixing unit shafts rotate pass trough an overlap range.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Thomas Buchner, Gerhard Langhans, Urs Haller, Roland Sickinger
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Patent number: 5723463Abstract: The invention relates to novel pyrido?3,2-e!pyrazinones, processes for their preparation and their pharmaceutical use.The compounds have anti-asthmatic and anti-allergic effects.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: ASTA Medica AktiengesellschaftInventors: Norbert Hofgen, Thomas Buchner, Ute Achterrath-Tuckermann, Stefan Szelenyi, Bernhard Kutscher