Patents Assigned to AIT
  • Publication number: 20130144290
    Abstract: The invention relates to a magnesium alloy containing (in % by weight) more than 0.0 to 7.0% zinc, optionally more than 0.0 to 1.0% zirconium, optionally more than 0.0 to 1.0% calcium, optionally more than 0.0 to 1.0% manganese, optionally more than 0.0 to 0.5% silicon, optionally more than 0.0 to 1.0% silver, a max. up to 0.5% aluminum and at least one element selected from the group comprising more than 0.05 to 0.6% yttrium, more than 0.05 to 4.0% ytterbium, more than 0.05 to 4.0% gadolinium, with the residue being magnesium and impurities due to production. The invention also relates to a use of a magnesium alloy of this type and an implant therefrom and a method for producing a body of a magnesium alloy according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Schiffl, Bernhard Mingler
  • Patent number: 8441094
    Abstract: A resonator element for the absorption and/or conversion of electromagnetic waves having a predefined wavelength, in particular infrared radiation having a wavelength of 2 ?m to 200 ?m, into heat, has a three-layer structure formed of a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a dielectric layer interposed between the two metal layers. The maximum lateral dimension of the layers is in the range between one quarter and a half of the predefined wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Hubert Brueckl, Thomas Maier
  • Publication number: 20130106405
    Abstract: A device for detecting the position of an actuator has a conductor arrangement, which detects magnetic fluxes flowing therethrough and converts same into a voltage signal that is dependent on the position, at which the magnetic flux penetrates the conductor arrangement. The induced voltage signal is proportional to the position of the magnetic flux, measured along a predetermined axis starting from a predetermined starting point. A position-determining unit is connected to the conductor arrangement for determining the position of a magnetic flux generated by the actuator and passing though the conductor arrangement. A transmission unit, by way of which the determined position is transmitted to a receiver, is arranged downstream of the position-determining unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: SEIBERSDORF LABOR GMBH, AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Manfred Bammer, Gernot Schmid
  • Patent number: 8333104
    Abstract: A measuring device for detecting and evaluating an impact, jolt or the like is formed with an impact face, against which the impact, jolt or pulse which is to be evaluated strikes. A sensor, for example a force sensor, detects values of the force which act on the impact face as a result. A sensor, for example an acceleration sensor, detects values of the acceleration which act on the impact face as a result. An evaluation unit processes the determined force and acceleration values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Oberleitner
  • Publication number: 20110308566
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solution enabling to lead out from the front of the photovoltaic module poles (+, ?) of the electric wiring of the module's circuit by the use of glass applied in photovoltaics, with holes going through (1, 12) through the front (4) and the rear (3), as well as proper connectors (plugs) (8, 13) which enable to mount the wiring (15). Owing to that, it is possible to introduce a facilitated way of connecting modules by using short wires without connectors, which diminishes the losses of power caused by the earlier solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Alien Inspired Technologies AIT SP. Z O. O.
    Inventor: Peter Herbert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110304005
    Abstract: A resonator element for the absorption and/or conversion of electromagnetic waves having a predefined wavelength, in particular infrared radiation having a wavelength of 2 ?m to 200 ?m, into heat, has a three-layer structure formed of a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a dielectric layer interposed between the two metal layers. The maximum lateral dimension of the layers is in the range between one quarter and a half of the predefined wavelength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Hubert Brueckl, Thomas Maier
  • Publication number: 20110287968
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of generating subsets of methylation specific markers from a set, having diagnostic power for various diseases, e.g. cancer of thyroid, breast, colon, or leukemia, in diverse samples; identified subsets of that set, as well as methods for the prognosis and diagnosis of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Weinhausel, Rudolf Pichler, Christa Nohammer
  • Publication number: 20110287967
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of diagnosing lung cancer by using methylation specific markers from a set, having diagnostic power for lung cancer diagnosis and distinguishing lung cancer types in diverse samples; as well as methods to identify sets of prognostic and diagnostic value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Weinhausel, Rudolf Pichler, Christa Nohammer
  • Publication number: 20110152110
    Abstract: The present invention provides a set of moieties specific for tumor markers, in particular of follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) as well as a method for identifying markers of any genetic disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Klemens Vierlinger, Martin Lauss, Albert Kriegner, Christa Noehammer
  • Publication number: 20110125428
    Abstract: A method records and transmits data between a transmission unit that has a first antenna and a measurement module which has a sensor for recording measured variables and converts the measured variables into electric signals. Data is bi-directionally transmitted between the measurement module and the transmission unit located within the near field of the measurement module by use of a second antenna that is arranged on the measurement module. The electromagnetic energy of the signal that is applied to the second antenna is transformed and temporarily stored by a reception unit which is arranged downstream of the second antenna. The first antenna of the transmission unit is put in an inactive state at least during the time the measured variables are sensed by the measurement module or the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Rudolf Heer, Hubert Brueckl, Hans Kroath, Juergen Wissenwasser
  • Publication number: 20100105026
    Abstract: Optical measurement methods are described that are suitable for determining the relaxation behavior of nanoparticles dispersed in a solution. The particles have optically anisotropic properties and are alignable by an external stimulus, for example, an electric or magnetic field. In this manner the optical detection of certain molecules that can bind specifically to the surface of the nanoparticles and thus change the relaxation behavior of the nanoparticles as well as to provide devices for carrying out the methods is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Hubert Brückl, Jörg Schotter, Ole Bethge
  • Publication number: 20070175767
    Abstract: An object is to provide a method for completely and fully dehalogenating an organic halide through electrolysis, and an electrolysis apparatus used therefor. One embodiment of the invention is a method wherein, when carrying out dehalogenation by electrolyzing an organic halide or a liquid containing the organic halide, a diaphragm electrolytic cell in which an anode and a cathode are separated is used, and electrolysis is carried out while applying ultrasonic waves using ultrasonic wave generating means and stirring using stirring means, and an electrolytic cell used therefor. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method wherein, when carrying out electrolysis, a hydrogen-absorbing metal or alloy is used as a cathode. In this case also, it is preferable to further use a diaphragm electrolytic cell, and carry out electrolysis using ultrasonic wave generating means and stirring means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicants: KENJI SUZUKI, AIT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kenji Suzuki
  • Patent number: 7090559
    Abstract: A tool for gripping ophthalmic lenses including a vacuum gripper, a shaft associated with said vacuum gripper, the shaft having two ends and being slidably attached at one end thereof to a support structure, a resilient member which biases the vacuum gripper in a direction away from said support structure and a locking member which locks the shaft in a desired position during a lens gripping operation. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a lens hold down mechanism for holding lenses in a lens tray. Another embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic communications scheme for a robotic manufacturing operation. Another embodiment of the present invention includes an ophthalmic lens manufacturing cell layout wherein ophthalmic edging machines have an opening that faces away from a robotic arm. Another embodiment of the present invention includes an arrangement for holding an ophthalmic edging machine within an ophthalmic manufacturing cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: AIT Industries Co.
    Inventors: Matthew Vulich, Bhaven Patel, Santiago Albert
  • Patent number: 6432602
    Abstract: A transfer printing process is provided which both uses conventional equipment, and which can be used to add second level printing to an existing document such as a passport. All of the information to be applied in a second level printing procedure to a base sheet is assembled as a complete image. The image is printed in reverse, as a stable mirror image, onto the coated surface of a release paper by a conventional laser printer. The release paper carrying the reversed image and the base sheet are then placed into a heated press, with the image adjacent the base sheet. By the use of heat and pressure the image is transferred from the release paper onto the base sheet. The release paper is then removed, leaving the second level printed image on the base sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Ait Advanced Information Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary van Beek, Randall Hayman, Alan Boate
  • Patent number: 6224445
    Abstract: An actinic radiation source (20) includes an anode (36) upon which an electron beam from a cathode ray gun (24) impinges. The anode (36) includes a window area (52) formed by a silicon membrane. The electron beam upon striking the anode (36) permeates the window area (52) to penetrate into medium surrounding actinic radiation source (20). A method for making an anode (36) uses a substrate having both a thin first layer (44) and a thicker second layer (46) of single crystal silicon material between which is interposed a layer of etch stop material (48). The second layer (46) is anisotropically etched to the etch stop material (48) to define the electron beam window area (52) on the first layer (44). That portion of the etch stop layer (48) exposed by etching through, the second layer (46) is then removed. The anode (36) thus fabricated has a thin, monolithic, low-stress and defect-free silicon membrane electron beam window area (52) provided by the first layer of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: AIT
    Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater
  • Patent number: 5856888
    Abstract: An optical system for an optical character reader in which a camera, such as a TV camera, reads an image field in a document, includes at least one pair of mirrors which shift half of the image both laterally and vertically to convert a relatively long image, for example with a length to height aspect ratio of 1.5:8, into a rectangular image with a much lower aspect ratio, for example 3:4. Preferably two pairs of mirrors are used, so that the image light path for both parts of the image field is the same length. This optical system reshapes the image field from one having an aspect ratio which does not match the 3:4 aspect ratio of most cameras, such as camcorders, TV cameras, security and surveillance cameras and the like, into one that does, thus significantly simplifying the optical character reader, and lowering its cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: AIT Corporation
    Inventors: William Ross, Gary van Beek
  • Patent number: 4928439
    Abstract: A machine for grinding the peripheries of ophthalmic lenses to predetermined outlines is characterized by a head having a rotatable workholder for moving an edge of a lens against a rough grinding or finishing wheel and a pattern holder positioned vertically above the workholder for controlling movement of the lens toward and away from the grinding wheel. The head is mounted for horizontal, vertical and pivotal movement, is allowed to freely pivot during finishing or bevel edging of a lens but not during rough grinding, and is automatically locked against pivotal movement upon completion of bevel edging so that the lens may, if required, be returned to the same position against the finishing wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: AIT Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolando P. Ramos, Wilfredo P. Loreto, Yordan Vulich
  • Patent number: 4870784
    Abstract: A machine for grinding the peripheries of ophthalmic lenses to predetermined outlines is characterized by a head having a rotatable workholder for moving an edge of a lens against a rough grinding or finishing wheel and a pattern holder positioned vertically above the workholder for controlling movement of the lens toward and away from the grinding wheel. The head is mountd for horizontal, vertical and pivotal movement, is allowed to freely pivot during finishing or bevel edging of a lens but not during rough grinding, and is automatically locked against pivotal movement upon completion of bevel edging so that the lens may, if required, be returned to the same position against the finishing wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: AIT Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolando P. Ramos, Wilfredo P. Loreto, Yordan Vulich
  • Patent number: 4807398
    Abstract: A machine for grinding the peripheries of ophthalmic lenses to predetermined outlines is characterized by a head having a rotatable workholder for moving an edge of a lens against a rough grinding or finishing wheel and a pattern holder positioned vertically above the workholder for controlling movement of the lens toward and away from the grinding wheel. The head is mounted for horizontal, vertical and pivotal movement, is allowed to freely pivot during finishing or bevel edging of a lens but not during rough grinding, and is automatically locked against pivotal movement upon completion of bevel edging so that the lens may, if required, be returned to the same position against the finishing wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: AIT Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolando P. Ramos, Wilfredo P. Loreto, Yordan Vulich
  • Patent number: 4479332
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for blocking semifinished lenses by the adjustment of each such lens until it occupies a prescribed position where an alloy hub or "block" is removable affixed to the lens by an adhesive pad so that the lens can be held for finishing, is characterized by magnetically securing the block to a chuck for carrying and affixing the block to the lens. The block may quickly and simply be secured to the chuck merely by being extended therein without the need for any mechanical devices, and upon being affixed to the lens is readily separable from the chuck upon withdrawal of the chuck therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: AIT Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Stern, Larry A. Beachler