Patents Assigned to Dr.
  • Method for operating a hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 8706337
    Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid vehicle having a first driven axle (10) that can be driven exclusively electrically by at least one first electric machine (14) assigned to the first axle (10), and having a second driven axle (12) that can be driven by at least one second electric machine (16) assigned to the second axle (12) and/or by an internal combustion engine (15) assigned to the second axle (12). During each current driving cycle of the hybrid vehicle a kilometer reading/mileage reading, or a variable representing the kilometer reading/mileage reading, of the hybrid vehicle is determined, and an operating strategy is determined for a subsequent new driving cycle of the hybrid vehicle on the basis of the kilometer reading/mileage reading, or the variable representing the kilometer reading/mileage reading, of the previous driving cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Rauner, Sebastian Neu
  • Internal combustion engine and valve drive for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 8701610
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine having a cylinder head and a cylinder head cover, wherein in order to activate charge cycle valves, at least one rotatably mounted cam shaft is provided with at least one sliding cam which can be slid axially on the respective cam shaft, wherein the respective sliding cam has at least one slotted link section with at least one groove, wherein in order to bring about axial sliding of the respective sliding cam, an actuator is provided, and wherein after axial sliding on the respective cam shaft, the respective sliding cam can be latched in its axial relative position relative to a charge cycle valve to be activated by a locking device which has a first latching element with a plurality of latching depressions and at least one second latching element which interacts with the first latching element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Dietmar Schwarzenthal, Joachim Gruenberger
  • Camshaft having a sliding piece which has different cam profiles
    Patent number: 8701609
    Abstract: A camshaft assembly has a rotationally drivable basic camshaft and at least one sliding piece which is mounted in the basic camshaft and can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the latter, the sliding piece having at least one cam pack with at least two cams with different cam profiles, and having a switching device which has a switch guide plate for displacing the at least one sliding piece into different switching positions of the cams. It is provided in a camshaft of this type that the switching device has a switching shaft which can be rotated about the rotational axis of the basic camshaft with a switch guide plate which has a slotted-guide track, and a slotted-guide pin which is connected to the sliding piece and engages into the slotted-guide track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Wahl, Siegfried Luhmann, Rainer Messer
  • Registry method and control system for DEA schedule II-V medicines
    Patent number: 8703099
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for synthesizing labeled drugs. The present invention further provides methods for preventing or stopping prescription drug abuse for all agents registered as a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) schedule II through schedule V medications. According to the present invention, methods are provided for monitoring patient compliance with prescribed drug treatment. The present invention also provides methods for facilitating a replacement prescription when a patient is left without access to their prescribed drug. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method to improve employee compliance with an employer's drug policies via either a voluntary or compulsory system for enhanced drug testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: DR Pharma Nova, LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Reis, Christian Schafmeister
  • METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FOR AN ON-BOARD POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140103710
    Abstract: A motor vehicle has a high-voltage battery (11) and two separate electric machines. Each electric machines is associated with a power electronics unit (13, 14), and each power electronics unit (13, 14) has a DC-to-DC converter (13—1, 14—1). Each DC-to-DC converter (13—1, 14—1) is designed to reduce a high voltage of the high-voltage battery (11) to a predetermined voltage. The two DC-to-DC converters (13—1, 14—1) of the two power electronics units (13, 14) are connected electrically in parallel and are set to different voltage values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Naser Abu Daqqa, Heinz Rebholz
  • DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND A STARTER GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20140102253
    Abstract: A drive train (1) of a motor vehicle has an internal combustion engine (2) with a crankshaft (6). A transmission (3) is connected downstream of the internal combustion engine (2) to drive at least one axle (5) of the motor vehicle. A starter generator (23) is assigned to the internal combustion engine (2). The starter generator (23) is attached to the crankshaft (6) by two separate drive trains (13, 22; 24, 25). One (24, 25) of the drive trains (13, 22; 24; 25) has a shiftable clutch (29) and the other (13, 22) of the drive trains (13, 22; 24, 25) has a shiftable clutch (32) or a freewheel (11) that is active during a starter mode of the starter generator (23). The drive train ensures an optimum start capability of the cold internal combustion engine and additionally permits electric boosting of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Benz, Stephan Mueller, Sven Gohl
  • METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BUFFER EFFECT OF AN ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
    Publication number: 20140102178
    Abstract: A method for determining a buffer effect of an activated carbon filter for a tank venting system of a fuel container for hydrocarbon-containing fuels involves feeding a defined quantity of hydrocarbon molecules to the activated carbon filter (320) via a tank connection (320—1) of the activated carbon filter (320) by a hydrocarbon feed system (310). A carrier gas flow is introduced into the activated carbon filter (320) via an air connection (320—2) of the activated carbon filter (320), and a defined volumetric flow is sucked out of the activated carbon filter (320) via an engine connection (320—3) of the activated carbon filter (320) by a hydrocarbon measuring device (340), and its content of hydrocarbon molecules is measured. The defined quantity of hydrocarbon molecules is made available by the hydrocarbon feed system (310) in the form of a thermodynamically isolated gas quantity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andreas Menke, Arne Burger, Matthias Heberle
  • VALVE DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR ACTUATING GAS EXCHANGE VALVES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140102393
    Abstract: A valve drive arrangement for actuating gas exchange valves of an internal combustion engine having a camshaft, on which first and second cam carriers are arranged on first and second contact regions in a non-positive and/or positively locking manner, the first cam carrier having at least one cam for actuating a gas exchange valve and the second cam carrier having at least one cam for actuating an ancillary unit, the first contact region being configured with regard to the geometric dimensions differently in relation to the second contact region in such a way that the second cam carrier can be mounted, without being impeded by the contact regions for the first cam carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Steffen Matthias Kappler
  • SLIDING CAM ARRANGEMENT FOR VARIABLE ACTUATING GAS EXCHANGE VALVES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140102391
    Abstract: A sliding cam arrangement for the variable actuation of gas exchange valves of an internal combustion engine, having a camshaft which has toothing regions with an external toothing, wherein the toothing regions mesh in each case with an internal toothing of a cam carrier, wherein the ratio of base circle radius R2 of the cam carrier to tip circle radius R1 of the toothing of the camshaft satisfies the following criteria: R2/R1<1.55.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Steffen Matthias Kappler, Frank Ickinger
  • PURIFICATION OF ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20140107321
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of purification of antibodies using chromatographic technique. The method involves the use of cation-exchange chromatography for the purification of the antibody. The purified antibody can be used as a therapeutic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Kishore Jahagirdar, Neeru Gupta
  • METHOD FOR PERFORMING A BOOST OPERATION OF A HYBRID VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140106928
    Abstract: A method for carrying out a boosting mode of a drive unit (3), having at least one internal combustion engine (1) and at least one electric machine (2), of a vehicle (10), in which, in order to prepare the boosting mode, the internal combustion engine (1) is adjusted to an operating state with an increased acceleration potential, and in order to charge an energy accumulator (4) the electric machine (2) is adjusted to a generator mode. When a power demand which is increased compared to the current operating state of the drive unit (3) is present, the charging process is interrupted and at the same time the electric machine (2) is activated in order to increase the driving power of the drive unit (3), wherein the increased acceleration potential which is kept in reserve by the internal combustion engine (1) is utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Sebastian Rüger
  • USE OF SIGMA LIGANDS IN DIABETES TYPE-2 ASSOCIATED PAIN
    Publication number: 20140107111
    Abstract: The invention refers to the use of a sigma ligand, particularly a sigma ligand of formula (I) to prevent and/or treat type-2 diabetes-associated pain and related symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: LABORATORIOS DEL DR. ESTEVE, S.A.
    Inventors: Jose Miguel Vela Hernandez, Maria Isabel Martin Fontelles
  • Absolute Position-Measuring Device
    Publication number: 20140101955
    Abstract: An absolute position-measuring device includes a first subassembly having a measuring standard on which at least one code track is disposed, and a scanning unit with which, by scanning the at least one code track in a measuring direction, position signals are able to be produced, from which an absolute digital position value is able to be generated. The position-measuring device includes a second subassembly having at least one peripheral unit adapted to perform an additional or auxiliary function of the position-measuring device. The first subassembly and the second subassembly are connected to each other by a plurality of electric lines for the transmission of electrical signals. The first subassembly exclusively includes components which are suitable for use in a radiation area of a machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Auer, Erwin Bratzdrum
  • Method and apparatus for applying a coating to a cable
    Patent number: 8697178
    Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a cable, the cable having a longitudinal direction, includes A) cleaning the surface of the cable, and B) applying coating to the cable by rotating a coating application means around the cable allowing the application of the coating. The steps are performed from a platform being moved along the cable in a movement direction by at least three wheels that are fastened in a force-locking manner to the cable. Step A) is performed in the movement direction before the wheels, and step B) is performed in the movement direction behind the wheels. The wheels are driven by a motor that can be controlled in such a manner that the platform can be positioned at predefined positions reproducibly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Diagnose-und Ingenieurgesellschaft Dr. Boué
    Inventor: Andreas Boué
  • Hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 8695743
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine (10) and a hybrid drive (12) that has an electric machine (11) and a transmission (13) having a drive output. During driving under purely internal combustion engine (10) power, only the internal combustion engine provides a drive torque at the drive output. During driving under purely electric motor power, only the electric machine (11) provides a drive torque at the drive output. During hybrid driving, the internal combustion engine (10) and the electric machine (11) each provide a drive torque at the drive output. The hybrid vehicle also has a pump unit (16, 20). The pump unit (16, 20) can be driven by the electric machine (11) of the hybrid drive (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Dieter Kraxner
  • Insole
    Patent number: D702431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Foot Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Wei-Cheng Lin
  • Mirror for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: D702612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Mitja Borkert
  • Wheel for motor vehicle
    Patent number: D702613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Ingo Scheinhütte
  • Wheel for motor vehicle
    Patent number: D703124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Michael Gallert
  • Headlight for motor vehicle
    Patent number: D703349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Mitja Borkert