Patents Assigned to Dr.
  • BATTERY INSTALLATION FOR AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190148688
    Abstract: A battery installation for an at least partially electrically operated motor vehicle and to a motor vehicle having such a battery installation. The battery installation includes a receptacle installation for providing a receptacle space for at least one battery module having at least one battery cell. The receptacle installation includes an upper part-structure which delimits the receptacle space in an upward and/or a lateral manner, and a lower part-structure which delimits the receptacle space in a downward manner. The lower part-structure herein includes an upper component that is configured so as to be planar, and a lower component that is configured so as to be planar, and at least one reinforcement component that is disposed between the upper component and the lower component and is configured as a hollow profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Philipp Kellner, Jens Bohlien
  • Lamp for a motor vehicle body
    Patent number: 10288250
    Abstract: A lamp for a motor vehicle body includes a light source configured to generate light beams; a reflector configured to deflect and reflect the light beams; and an optical plate configured to scatter reflected light beams and non-reflected light beams. The reflector includes a first partial region and a second partial region for generating different brightness levels. The first partial region of the reflector is configured to be reflection-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Alexander Rabek, Heinz Redlich, Malte Moessner, Ulrich Bauer, Burkhard Leutiger
  • Motor vehicle charging socket having overheating protection
    Patent number: 10286791
    Abstract: A method for recognizing an over-temperature in a region of a charging socket of a motor vehicle without a temperature sensor. A temperature value is detected by means of a temperature sensor at an installation location of the temperature sensor that is different from the region. At least one configuration value of a current operating configuration in which the charging socket is operated is determined, and then a temperature reading for the region without the temperature sensor is generated by means of a characteristic map, which is designed for the purpose of including the temperature value and the at least one configuration value as input variables and of assigning the temperature reading to these input variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: AUDI AG, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Sami Robert Zaki, Florian Auberger, Daniel Spesser
  • Markers of Endometrial Cancer
    Publication number: 20190137499
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of diagnosis or prognosis endometrial carcinoma, the method comprising determining the level of expression of MMP9 in a uterine aspirate fluid sample from the female genital tract. The present invention further provides kits for the diagnosis of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicants: FUNDACIÓ HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARI VALL D'H'EBRON-INSTITUT DE RECERCA, LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF HEALTH (LIH), INSTITUT DE RECERCA BIOMÈDICA DE LLEIDA FUNDACIÓ DR. PIFARRÉ
    Inventors: Elena MARTINEZ GARCÍA, Eva COLÁS ORTEGA, Antonio GIL MORENO, Jaume REVENTÓS PUIGJANER, Bruno DOMON, Antoine LESUR
  • Universal current charger
    Patent number: 10283990
    Abstract: A charger for a motor vehicle and to a method for charging an energy store of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Patrick Fuchs, Christian Jürgens
  • Modular filling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10273025
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sterile filling comprises de-contaminating a needle penetrable surface of a device including a needle penetrable septum and a sealed chamber in fluid communication with the needle penetrable septum. A filling needle penetrates the needle penetrable septum, introduces substance through the filling needle and into the chamber and is, in turn, withdrawn from the septum. A liquid sealant is applied to the penetrated region of the septum. Radiation or energy is applied to the liquid sealant to cure the liquid sealant from a liquid phase to a solid phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: DR. PY INSTITUTE LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Py
  • METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELF-DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE AND SELF-DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190121363
    Abstract: A method for operating a self-driving motor vehicle. A prescribed starting location and a prescribed destination are used to ascertain a driving route. A speed trajectory is determined for the ascertained driving route and the motor vehicle drives along the driving route independently on the basis of the determined speed trajectory. The determination of the speed trajectory includes the following method steps: (i) ascertainment of multiple candidate speed trajectories for the ascertained driving route, (ii) computation of an unpunctuality characteristic value for each of the ascertained candidate speed trajectories, wherein the unpunctuality characteristic value is a measure of a divergence from a prescribed desired time of arrival at the destination, and (iii) selection of that candidate speed trajectory having the unpunctuality characteristic value with the smallest magnitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Martin Roth
  • Mixing machine and discharging station
    Patent number: 10265669
    Abstract: A mixing container 1 with a top filling opening 5, with a connection flange 9, 9.1 which projects outward in the area of the top filling opening 5 in a radial direction for connecting the mixing container 1 to the mixing head of an industrial mixing machine and with a bottom discharge 13 that can be blocked and opened comprises a mixing receptacle 3, 3.1 forming the hollow chamber 4 of the mixing container 1 and with a wall 18, 19 encompassing its hollow chamber and flexible in a radial direction and comprises a container frame 2 holding the mixing receptacle 3, 3,1 and with the connection flange 9 and the discharge 13. The container frame 2 holds the mixing receptacle 3, 3.1, in such a manner that its wall 18, 19 surrounding the hollow chamber 4 is at least partially accessible in the circumferential direction for bringing about a deformation of it in the radial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: DR. HERFELD GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rüberg, Ulrich Tölle
  • Multiple dose device and method
    Patent number: 10265480
    Abstract: A multiple dose syringe has a first valve defining a first valve opening pressure and a second valve defining a second valve opening pressure. A storage chamber in fluid communication with the second valve stores multiple doses of a substance therein and includes an outlet for dispensing multiple doses of the stored substance therethrough. A compression surface is movable between first and second positions and defines a compression chamber between the compression surface and the first valve. Movement of the compression surface in a direction from the first position toward the second position dispenses substance in the compression chamber through the first valve and out of the syringe. Movement of the compression surface in a direction from the second position toward the first position causes substance to flow from the storage chamber through the second valve and into the compression chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: DR. PY INSTITUTE LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Py
  • Application arrangement for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 10266110
    Abstract: An application arrangement for motor vehicles includes a light face having a surface that is at least one of light-emitting or light-reflecting so as to emit and/or reflect light in a planar fashion. A transparent cover panel is assigned to the surface and forms an external face of the application arrangement. A plurality of separate application elements are disposed on the surface so as to at least partially screen the light of the light face from the external face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Heinz Redlich, Burkhard Leutiger, Alexander Rabek, Malte Moessner
  • Corrosion-resistant, chromium-free, self-priming coatings curable by ultraviolet light
    Patent number: 10266717
    Abstract: Corrosion-resistant, self-priming coatings that are curable by ultraviolet energy and methods for coating surfaces using such coatings have been provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for coating a surface includes formulating a chromium-free, self-priming coating, applying the chromium-free, self-priming coating to the surface, and curing the chromium-free, self-priming coating with ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignees: Dr. Ben Curatolo, Inc., The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John R. Deantoni, Benedict S. Curatolo
  • CONVERTER, ELECTRICAL POLYPHASE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT POWER EXCHANGE
    Publication number: 20190115849
    Abstract: A modular multi-level converter including modules each having switching elements and at least one electrical energy storage element, wherein a first number of modules are interconnected to form a closed ring, and at least two taps are arranged between respective adjacent individual modules of the closed ring. Wherein at at least two taps respectively a second number of modules are provided as a phase module branching off from the closed ring and forming a star string comprising at least two modules, the phase module connected to the respective tap on one end and forming a phase terminal at an other end. Wherein the switching elements enable interconnection of energy storage elements of adjacent modules, as a result of which between two adjacent phase terminals a voltage difference is provideable, which is regulatable by a control unit in accordance with a polyphase rotating field profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Stefan Götz
  • FASTENING ARRANGEMENT FOR A RIM OF A WHEEL
    Publication number: 20190111729
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement for a rim of a wheel on a wheel hub of a wheel carrier of a motor vehicle. The fastening arrangement includes a central screw which, on a fastening portion, has an external thread which engages in an internal thread of a step of the wheel hub. A tensioner produces a force-fitting connection between the wheel hub step and the central screw. A locking arrangement prevents unintentional release of the central screw. The locking arrangement has a carrier member and a blocking member, wherein the blocking member is pretensioned in relation to the carrier member by a locking spring member and is displaceable in the axial direction. The blocking member is arranged captively in the carrier member via securing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Hans-Uwe Baumann
  • BONDING OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPONENTS TO A THERMOSET COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20190111633
    Abstract: A process for producing a component from a fiber-reinforced plastic with a thermoset matrix. The process includes the steps providing a first and second thermoset prepreg layer, producing a cutout in the first thermoset prepreg layer, providing a thermoplastic layer in the semifinished product between the first and the second thermoset prepreg layer in the region of the cutout, and manufacturing the component with a first and second thermoset layer and a thermoplastic layer in the region of the cutout, where the thermoplastic layer is locked between the two thermoset layers. The component may be used in a vehicle, where the component has been produced from a fiber-reinforced plastic with a thermoset matrix by the abovementioned process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ing. Thiemo Erb, Markus Brunner, Benjamin Müller, Kersten Hauschildt
  • Energy supply system for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 10259305
    Abstract: An energy supply system for a motor vehicle, includes a first energy supply and a first housing surrounding the first energy supply. The first housing is fastenable to a first longitudinal member and to a second longitudinal member of a body of the motor vehicle. The first housing is designed for transmitting force from the first longitudinal member to the second longitudinal member and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stephan Brausse, Philipp Heinz
  • Position measuring device and method for operating a position measuring device
    Patent number: 10260908
    Abstract: A position measuring device includes: a first graduation carrier having a measuring graduation; a scanning unit, which is arranged so as to allow movement in a measuring direction relative to the measuring graduation in order to generate position-dependent scanning signals by scanning the measuring graduation; a signal processing unit for processing the scanning signals into positional signals; and a signal interface via which the positional signals are able to be output to subsequent electronics. At least one correction unit is provided in the signal processing unit by which at least one signal error of at least one scanning signal is able to be corrected. A monitoring unit is arranged to detect the reaching of a limit value of the signal error, and a correction unit triggering the event is able to be deactivated subsequently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH
    Inventors: Elmar Mayer, Andre Wiegand
  • Wheel for motor vehicle
    Patent number: D845860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Matthias Kulla, Gerd Burk
  • Medical implant
    Patent number: D847338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: DR. ARABIN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Birgit Arabin
  • Rear bumper for motor vehicle
    Patent number: D848910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ingo Scheinhütte, Woosung Chung
  • Headlight for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: D849288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Heinz Redlich