Patents by Inventor Thomas Wanner

Thomas Wanner 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: 10773751
    Abstract: A method is described for operating a steering system (2) of a motor vehicle. A steering means (8) is connected to a steering gear (14) by means of an active steering system (4). During autonomous operation of the motor vehicle, a driver's intervention (40) in the steering means (8) is determined. The active steering system (4) is operated in such a way that a coupling (30) between an angle (26) of the steering means and an angle (28) input into the steering gear (14) is adjusted depending on the thus determined driver's intervention (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Wanner, Eman Mehrjerdian
  • Publication number: 20170137060
    Abstract: A method is described for operating a steering system (2) of a motor vehicle. A steering means (8) is connected to a steering gear (14) by means of an active steering system (4). During autonomous operation of the motor vehicle, a driver's intervention (40) in the steering means (8) is determined. The active steering system (4) is operated in such a way that a coupling (30) between an angle (26) of the steering means and an angle (28) input into the steering gear (14) is adjusted depending on the thus determined driver's intervention (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Wanner, Eman Mehrjerdian
  • Patent number: 8158019
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen scavenger/indicator which contains at least one substance with combined scavenger and indicator function for oxygen, which can absorb oxygen under the effect of moisture in basic conditions, and also to at least one basically reacting compound. The indicator effect is effected by a change in at least one physical property of the substance with combined scavenger and indicator function for oxygen, the change being triggered by the effect of moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Horst-Christian Langowski, Thomas Wanner
  • Publication number: 20100332081
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for actuating a superimposed steering system, a superimposed steering system, a controller, a computer program, and a computer program product. In the method, a steering ratio is produced as a function of the driving speed, with the magnitude of a time delay being adjusted as a function of the driving speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: ZF Lenksysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Hendrik Buering, Reinhard Grossheim, Thomas Wanner
  • Publication number: 20090220781
    Abstract: The invention relates to a thin-film composite system which has at least one substrate film and at least one thin film. The catalyst thereby catalyses the reduction of oxygen, as a result of which oxygen which is detrimental to oxidation-susceptible packaging items is consumed. The composite system according to the invention is used also in the form of bag films, cover films or partially applied individual films for oxygen-susceptible packaging items. A method for oxygen-free packaging of oxidation-susceptible packaging items is likewise provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicants: ALCAN TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT LTD., FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Wanner, Wolfgang Lohwasser
  • Patent number: 7579193
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for characterising OSI-materials provide for: introducing the material into a measurement cell; subjecting the material to a gas mixture containing oxygen; permitting a certain time or at certain time interval or intervals to elapse; measuring a defined volume part of the gas mixture with regard to its oxygen concentration using a measurement circuit, which together with the time component represents a characterisation of the OSI-material, wherein the OSI-material in the measurement cell is subjected to the gas mixture circulated in a closed reaction circuit, and the defined volume part is conveyed into a measurement circuit containing a gas, for the measurement of the oxygen concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Wanner, Norbert Rodler, Klaus Rieblinger, Thomas Hubensteiner
  • Publication number: 20080300133
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen scavenger/indicator which contains at least one oxygen sorbent comprising a metal or a metal compound which can be transferred by oxygen into a higher oxidation level. Furthermore, a complexing agent or redox indicator for the sorbent and also an electrolyte are contained in addition. The indicator effect is effected by a change in the physical properties of the oxygen sorbent which is initiated by complex formation and/or interaction with the redox indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Horst-Christian Langowski, Thomas Wanner
  • Publication number: 20080272336
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen scavenger/indicator which contains at least one substance with combined scavenger and indicator function for oxygen, which can absorb oxygen under the effect of moisture in basic conditions, and also to at least one basically reacting compound. The indicator effect is effected by a change in at least one physical property of the substance with combined scavenger and indicator function for oxygen, the change being triggered by the effect of moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Horst-Christian Langowski, Thomas Wanner
  • Publication number: 20070191524
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for characterising OSI-materials provide for: introducing the material into a measurement cell; subjecting the material to a gas mixture containing oxygen; permitting a certain time or at certain time interval or intervals to elapse; measuring a defined volume part of the gas mixture with regard to its oxygen concentration using a measurement circuit, which together with the time component represents a characterisation of the OSI-material, wherein the OSI-material in the measurement cell is subjected to the gas mixture circulated in a closed reaction circuit, and the defined volume part is conveyed into a measurement circuit containing a gas, for the measurement of the oxygen concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Wanner, Norbert Rodler, Klaus Rieblinger, Thomas Hubensteiner, Thomas Wanner, Norbert Rodler, Klaus Rieblinger, Thomas Hubensteiner