Patents by Inventor Thomas Hoffmann

Thomas Hoffmann 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: 11085529
    Abstract: An axle drive device for a motor vehicle, having at least one drive assembly that is in operative connection with an input shaft of a shift transmission connecting the drive assembly to a wheel axle. The shift transmission a multiple-speed draw key transmission, having a draw key that, in different positions, establishes different transmission ratios between the input shaft and an output shaft of the shift transmission, wherein the draw key is connected to a centrifugal force regulator that shifts the draw key in dependence on a rotational speed of the input shaft or a rotational speed of the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Frank Vollmer, Johannes Brunner, Markus Störmer, Karl Jägle, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 11078168
    Abstract: The invention provides modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1) and their use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of IDO1-mediated diseases. Specifically, the present invention provides compounds according to Formula (I) an enantiomer, diastereomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Phenex Discovery Verwaltungs-GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Steeneck, Olaf Kinzel, Simon Anderhub, Martin Hornberger, Gerald Kleymann, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 11016738
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for changing a software code when executed by a PS (“production system”). An embodiment operates by pulling a copy of master code, entering changes to the copy of the master code, sending a request for staging a code push, sending a request for a voter build of staging code, and testing the changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventors: Thomas Hoffmann, Wolfram Kramer, Michael Dohle
  • Publication number: 20210144540
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for integrated building operations management. Nodes in the sensor network can be configured to interface with a building control system to exchange sensor-related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Julien G. Stamatakis, Thomas Hoffmann, Nathan A. Sacks
  • Publication number: 20210122757
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel spirocyclic compounds which act as modulators of indoleaine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1) and to the use of said compounds in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Olaf KINZEL, Christoph STEENECK, Simon ANDERHUB, Martin HORNBERGER, Sheena PINTO, Barbara HERKERT, Thomas HOFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20210126814
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for integrated building operations management. Nodes in the sensor network can be configured to interface with a building control system to exchange sensor-related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Julien G. Stamatakis, Thomas Hoffmann, Nathan A. Sacks
  • Patent number: 10981908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which can act as aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) modulators and, in particular, as AhR antagonists. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and/or conditions through binding of said aryl hydrocarbon receptor by said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Phenex Pharmaceuticals AG
    Inventors: Christoph Steeneck, Ulrich Deuschle, Michael Albers, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 10965768
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for improving interactions with and between computers in controlling external programs executed by a browser application. The disclosed systems and methods provide systems and methods for automatically identifying an external program in a document definition used in rendering a document display in a user interface of the browser application. In response to detecting inactivity in connection with the document display, the disclosed systems and methods generate a first modified document definition, by modifying the document definition, to suspend execution of the external program in a first modified document display based on the first modified document definition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: VERIZON MEDIA INC.
    Inventors: Thanawat Kaewka, Hang Ye, Thomas Hoffmann, Deepesh Mittal
  • Patent number: 10926630
    Abstract: A drive device for a motor vehicle, with a first drive assembly, a second drive assembly, and an auxiliary drive having at least one auxiliary assembly. The auxiliary drive being coupled to or can be coupled to, respectively, the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly via an epicyclic gear transmission. The auxiliary drive is coupled to a first transmission element of the epicyclic gear transmission. In this case, a second transmission element of the epicyclic gear transmission is coupled by a gearshift transmission, which is shifted in a speed-dependent manner, to a secondary drive shaft, which is coupled to or can be coupled to the first drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Karl Jägle, Thomas Hoffmann, Markus Störmer
  • Publication number: 20200401752
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for placing cells in an integrated circuit are described. In various embodiments, an integrated circuit is divided into many partitions. In a first set of partitions susceptible to transistor latch-up, the many transistor gate stripes are connected to one of the power rails rather than left floating. The lengths of the transistor gate stripes are shortened for well tap cells in the first partition, but increased in a second partition susceptible for poor signal integrity. One or more implant layers are formed underneath the transistor gate stripes in each of the first and second partitions to adjust an amount of protection against transistor latch-up and poor signal integrity. An electrostatic discharge transistor is included with at least one source region of multiple source regions formed in a well with a same doping polarity as the at least one source region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Farzan Farbiz, Thomas Hoffmann, Xin Yi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200400393
    Abstract: A coolant circuit for a drive device. It includes a first coolant sub-circuit and a second coolant sub-circuit, in each of which a device to be temperature-controlled is arranged and which are fluidically connected to one another via at least one connecting valve, wherein at least one coolant pump is provided in each of the two coolant sub-circuits, which is designed in at least one of the coolant sub-circuits as a fluid pump having variable delivery direction. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for operating a coolant circuit for a drive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: AUDI AG
    Inventor: Thomas HOFFMANN
  • Patent number: 10840860
    Abstract: A device (100) for driving a self-conducting n-channel output stage field effect transistor (V1) comprising a control signal input (110), a control signal output (120) for connection to a gate electrode (V1G) of the output stage field effect transistor (V1), a first node (N1) connected to the control signal output (120), a second node (N2), and a first transistor (V4). A source electrode (V4S) of the first transistor (V4) is connected to the first node (N1), a gate electrode (V4G) of the first transistor (V4) is connected to the second node (N2) and a drain electrode (V4D) of the first transistor (V4) is either connected to the source electrode of the output field effect transistor (V1) or connected to a supply voltage (+Vdd). A resistor (R1) is connected with one end to the second node (N2). The device (100) is characterized in that the resistor (R1) is connected at the other end to the first node (N1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: FORSCHUNGSVERBUND BERLIN E.V.
    Inventor: Thomas Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20200352931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which act as modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1) and to the use of said compounds in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: PHENEX DISCOVERY VERWALTUNGS-GMBH
    Inventors: Christoph Steeneck, Olaf Kinzel, Simon Anderhub, Martin Hornberger, Marta Czekanska, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 10833893
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for integrated building operations management. Nodes in the sensor network can be configured to interface with a building control system to exchange sensor-related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Senseware, Inc.
    Inventors: Julien G. Stamatakis, Thomas Hoffmann, Nathan A. Sacks
  • Patent number: 10807456
    Abstract: A transmission arrangement for a hybrid vehicle, in which a connection for an internal combustion engine, a connection for an electric machine and a transmission part of the transmission arrangement are arranged so as to be couplable to one another. Here, the transmission part includes a single Ravigneaux planetary gear set with two planetary transmissions and a single internal gear. The transmission part furthermore has two brakes and two clutches as frictionally locking shift elements. A drive arrangement having a transmission arrangement of this type and having in each case an internal combustion engine and electric machine connected thereto. Further, a method for operating a drive arrangement of said type, and a hybrid vehicle equipped with a drive arrangement of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Tassilo Scholle, Markus Störmer, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20200328205
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an integrated circuit includes transistors in different active regions, electrically isolated using single diffusion break isolation. The single diffusion break isolation includes a first dummy transistor that has a different threshold voltage than the transistors in either active region for which the single diffusion break is creating isolation. The first dummy transistor may have lower leakage current than transistors in either active region, creating effective isolation between the active regions and consuming relatively small amounts of power due to the lower leakage currents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Emre Alptekin, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 10802116
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical pulse generator comprising an active optical component adapted to emit optical radiation and electronic components of a means for electronically driving the optical component to excite the optical component to a pulsed emission of optical radiation, wherein the electronic components are arranged on a first side of a first submount, contact surfaces of the means for electronically driving are arranged on an opposite second side of the first submount, and the electronic components are connected to the contact surfaces of the means for electronically driving using electrically conductive vias in the first submount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: FORSCHUNGSVERBUND BERLIN E.V.
    Inventors: Armin Liero, Andreas Klehr, Thomas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 10798554
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for integrated building operations management. Nodes in the sensor network can be configured to interface with a building control system to exchange sensor-related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Senseware, Inc.
    Inventors: Julien G. Stamatakis, Thomas Hoffmann, Nathan A. Sacks
  • Patent number: 10773585
    Abstract: A drive device for a motor vehicle, with a first drive assembly, a second drive assembly, and a planetary gearing, via which the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly, which has a drivable axle of the motor vehicle, can be operatively connected. In this case, it is provided that the first drive assembly can be operatively connected to the planetary gearing via a first clutch coupling, and the drivable axle can be operatively connected to the planetary gearing via a second clutch coupling, and the second drive assembly and an auxiliary assembly are permanently operatively connected to the planetary gearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Markus Störmer, Christian Meixner, Thomas Hoffmann, Frank Vollmer, Tassilo Scholle, Josef Winkler, Alfred Ottowitz
  • Patent number: 10740527
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for placing cells in an integrated circuit are described. In various embodiments, an integrated circuit is divided into many partitions. In a first set of partitions susceptible to transistor latch-up, the many transistor gate stripes are connected to one of the power rails rather than left floating. The lengths of the transistor gate stripes are shortened for well tap cells in the first partition, but increased in a second partition susceptible for poor signal integrity. One or more implant layers are formed underneath the transistor gate stripes in each of the first and second partitions to adjust an amount of protection against transistor latch-up and poor signal integrity. An electrostatic discharge transistor is included with at least one source region of multiple source regions formed in a well with a same doping polarity as the at least one source region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Farzan Farbiz, Thomas Hoffmann, Xin Yi Zhang