Patents by Inventor Volker Schmitz

Volker Schmitz 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: 20230203395
    Abstract: Described is a cooling lubricant for cold rolling aluminum, which includes a mineral oil-based or synthetic base oil and a polyalkylene glycol or a compound with a polyalkylene oxide structure. Further, the cooling lubricant is not water-soluble or miscible with water, and the cooling lubricant is substantially free of fatty acids and fatty alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Speira GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Draese, Thomas Graf, Oliver Seiferth, Volker Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20230197969
    Abstract: An aluminum foil is formed from an alloy of type AA1xxx, AA3xxx, and/or AA8xxx, which has a cold-solidified state and contains on its surface a rolling oil layer with a polyalkylene glycol or a compound containing a polyalkylene oxide structure. The aluminum foil has a thickness of 4 ?m to 100 ?m and can be easily coated with an electrode suspension for producing a battery film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Speira GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Draese, Thomas Graf, Oliver Seiferth, Volker Schmitz
  • Patent number: 10927004
    Abstract: A method for bonding wafers eutectically, including the steps: (a) providing a first wafer having a first bonding layer and a second wafer having a second bonding layer and a spacer; (b) bringing the first wafer in juxtaposition with the second wafer, the spacer resting against the first bonding layer; (c) pressing the first wafer and the second wafer together, until the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer abut, the spacer penetrating the first bonding layer; (d) bonding the first wafer to the second wafer eutectically, by forming a eutectic alloy of at least parts of the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer. Also described is a eutectically bonded wafer composite and a micromechanical device having such a eutectically bonded wafer composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Axel Grosse, Volker Schmitz
  • Patent number: 10336610
    Abstract: A method for producing a micromechanical component is provided, In a preparatory step, a substrate device of the micromechanical component and/or a cap device of the micromechanical component is patterned. In a first sub-step, a first pressure and/or a first chemical composition being adjusted, and the substrate device and the cap device being connected to each other so that a first cavern is formed, sealed from an environment of the micromechanical component, the first pressure prevailing in the first cavity and/or the first chemical composition being enclosed. In a second sub-step, a second pressure and/or a second chemical composition being adjusted, and the substrate device and the cap device being connected to each other so that a second cavity is formed, sealed from the environment of the micromechanical component and from the first cavity, the second pressure prevailing in the second cavity and/or the second chemical composition being enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Heiko Stahl, Andreas Scheurle, Hendrik Specht, Marlene Winker, Ralf Hausner, Volker Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20190135617
    Abstract: A method for bonding wafers eutectically, including the steps: (a) providing a first wafer having a first bonding layer and a second wafer having a second bonding layer and a spacer; (b) bringing the first wafer in juxtaposition with the second wafer, the spacer resting against the first bonding layer; (c) pressing the first wafer and the second wafer together, until the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer abut, the spacer penetrating the first bonding layer; (d) bonding the first wafer to the second wafer eutectically, by forming a eutectic alloy of at least parts of the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer. Also described is a eutectically bonded wafer composite and a micromechanical device having such a eutectically bonded wafer composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Axel Grosse, Volker Schmitz
  • Patent number: 10059583
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a main extension plane is provided; the micromechanical component encloses a first cavern and a second cavern, and a first pressure prevails in the first cavern while a second pressure prevails in the second cavern, and a first layer of the micromechanical component, which extends essentially parallel to the main extension plane, projects into a second layer of the micromechanical component, which extends essentially parallel to the main extension plane, between the first cavern and the second cavern, essentially in a perpendicular direction to the main extension plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Achim Breitling, Christof Schwenk, Hartmut Kueppers, Nicole Schittenhelm, Volker Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20180111828
    Abstract: A method for producing a micromechanical component is provided, In a preparatory step, a substrate device of the micromechanical component and/or a cap device of the micromechanical component is patterned. In a first sub-step, a first pressure and/or a first chemical composition being adjusted, and the substrate device and the cap device being connected to each other so that a first cavern is formed, sealed from an environment of the micromechanical component, the first pressure prevailing in the first cavity and/or the first chemical composition being enclosed. In a second sub-step, a second pressure and/or a second chemical composition being adjusted, and the substrate device and the cap device being connected to each other so that a second cavity is formed, sealed from the environment of the micromechanical component and from the first cavity, the second pressure prevailing in the second cavity and/or the second chemical composition being enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Heiko Stahl, Andreas Scheurle, Hendrik Specht, Marlene Winker, Ralf Hausner, Volker Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20180044171
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a main extension plane is provided; the micromechanical component encloses a first cavern and a second cavern, and a first pressure prevails in the first cavern while a second pressure prevails in the second cavern, and a first layer of the micromechanical component, which extends essentially parallel to the main extension plane, projects into a second layer of the micromechanical component, which extends essentially parallel to the main extension plane, between the first cavern and the second cavern, essentially in a perpendicular direction to the main extension plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Achim Breitling, Christof Schwenk, Hartmut Kueppers, Nicole Schittenhelm, Volker Schmitz
  • Patent number: 9114975
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a substrate, a micromechanical functional layer situated above the substrate, and an encapsulation layer situated above the functional layer, and a method for producing the micromechanical component are provided, the encapsulation layer having at least one trench, and a bridging of the trench by at least one electrically insulating connection link is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse
  • Publication number: 20140327154
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a substrate, a micromechanical functional layer situated above the substrate, and an encapsulation layer situated above the functional layer, and a method for producing the micromechanical component are provided, the encapsulation layer having at least one trench, and a bridging of the trench by at least one electrically insulating connection link is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Volker SCHMITZ, Axel GROSSE
  • Patent number: 8809095
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a substrate, a micromechanical functional layer situated above the substrate, and an encapsulation layer situated above the functional layer, and a method for producing the micromechanical component are provided, the encapsulation layer having at least one trench, and a bridging of the trench by at least one electrically insulating connection link is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse
  • Patent number: 8304845
    Abstract: An integrated component having a substrate, the substrate having a cavity which surrounds a mechanical structure. The cavity is filled by a fluid of a specific composition under a specific pressure, and the mechanical properties of the mechanical structure are influenced by the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Udo Bischof, Holger Hoefer, Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse, Lutz Mueller, Ralf Hausner
  • Patent number: 8154094
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a substrate, having a cavity and having a cap that bounds the cavity. The cap has an access opening to the cavity. The cap has a diaphragm for closing the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse
  • Publication number: 20110006444
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a substrate, a micromechanical functional layer situated above the substrate, and an encapsulation layer situated above the functional layer, and a method for producing the micromechanical component are provided, the encapsulation layer having at least one trench, and a bridging of the trench by at least one electrically insulating connection link is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse
  • Publication number: 20090174148
    Abstract: An integrated component having a substrate, the substrate having a cavity which surrounds a mechanical structure. The cavity is filled by a fluid of a specific composition under a specific pressure, and the mechanical properties of the mechanical structure are influenced by the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Udo Bischof, Holger Hoefer, Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse, Lutz Mueller, Ralf Hausner
  • Publication number: 20090090531
    Abstract: A micromechanical component having a substrate, having a cavity and having a cap that bounds the cavity. The cap has an access opening to the cavity. The cap has a diaphragm for closing the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Volker Schmitz, Axel Grosse
  • Publication number: 20040130286
    Abstract: A method for controlling a reluctance motor comprising a rotor (1) and a stator (10), the stator (10) having individual stator coils (22) and a predefined current flowing in the coils (22) according to loading of the motor, the method comprising the steps of applying different control methods depending on number of revolutions of the rotor (1), namely by prescribing a fixed rotary field with smaller number of revolutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Uwe Caldewey, Markus Schiffarth, Volker Schmitz, Stefan Hilgers
  • Patent number: 6186006
    Abstract: A method for nondestructive, three-dimensional detection of structural elements in structures, especially those made of concrete or similar materials, allows an area to be investigated to be scanned areawise using ultrasound and by recording high-frequency, travel-time-dependent data for the individual points. In an imaging method, the respective volume image of the area being investigated is determined. This method is improved in such fashion that the accuracy of the location of structures is improved. It is proposed that the area to be investigated be scanned by both ultrasound and radar and that a structural representation of the area investigated be performed both on the basis of data acquired using sound and on the basis of data acquired using radar, with these two representations being calibrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Volker Schmitz, Herbert Wiggen-Hauser, Martin Krause, Christiane Maierhofer
  • Patent number: 5768978
    Abstract: A food processor with an agitator within a mixing vessel includes a drive mechanism for driving the agitator. Heat is applied to a lower region of the vessel during a holding of the vessel in a narrowly enclosing seat having a cylindrical wall region encircling a part of the vessel exclusive of a gap in the wall. An adjustment device enables enlargement and contraction of the wall region to facilitate emplacement and removal of the vessel with respect to the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Dorner, Volker Schmitz