Patents Assigned to MIT
  • Piano or grand piano with strings and a sound bridge with reduced mass and improved tonal quality
    Patent number: 9633629
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a piano or a grand piano with a resonance board and strings which rest on a sound bridge with two longitudinal faces. Such a sound bridge serves to transmit vibration energy which is output by the strings of the instrument to a resonance board. The invention is based on the realization that, on the one hand, the rigidity of the sound bridge must be maintained at the locations at which it is in contact with the strings and the resonance board. On the other hand, it is advantageous if the mass of the sound bridge is reduced. For this reason, according to the invention it is proposed that the sound bridge have a first cutout and a second cutout, wherein the two cutouts are arranged on the two longitudinal edges of the sound bridge which lie opposite one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SCHIMMEL-VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Hannes Schimmel-Vogel, Nikolaus Schimmel
  • HOUSING DEVICE FOR A MAGNET BODY FOR AN ELECTROMAGNETIC OR PERMANENTLY MAGNETIC RAIL BRAKE FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND ELECTROMAGNETIC OR PERMANENTLY MAGNETIC RAIL BRAKE FOR A RAIL VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170096151
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a housing device for a magnet body for an electromagnetic rail brake for a rail vehicle. The housing device has a first cable feed-through opening for the feeding through of a first electrical connection cable into the magnet body. The housing device is characterized in that a first axial-extent axis of the first cable feed-through opening is arranged at an acute inclination angle to a main surface of the housing device adjacent to the first cable feed-through opening, wherein the first cable feed-through opening is arranged in the center of the rail brake within a tolerance range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Marcin WIDLINSKI, Richard RATHAMMER, Volker JOERGL
  • Pigments with an iron silicate-containing coating
    Patent number: 9611390
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments which comprise a substrate and an iron(II) silicate-containing coating applied thereto, to a process for the preparation of these pigments, and to the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESHRANK TER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Johann Dietz, Doreen Warthe, Ute Honeit
  • Imidazo[4,5-C]quinolines as DNA-PK inhibitors
    Patent number: 9598408
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, X and m have the meaning indicated in the claims, and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used for the inhibition of serine/threonine protein kinases and for the sensitisation of cancer cells to anticancer agents and/or ionising radiation. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of cancer, tumours, metastases or angiogenesis disorders, in combination with radiotherapy and/or an anticancer agent. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Thomas Fuchss, Werner Mederski, Frank Zenke
  • LIQUID CRYSTALLINE MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20170066966
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of polar compounds having negative dielectric anisotropy (??), which is distinguished by the fact that it has a value for the ratio ?1/?n2 in the range 6-45 with a clearing point of >60° C. and a ?? of ??2.3. Media of this type are particularly suitable for electro-optical displays having active-matrix addressing based on the ECB, PA LCD, FFS or IPS effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Melanie KLASSEN-MEMMER, Sabine SCHOEN
  • Coating composition for electrical conductors and method of producing such a composition
    Patent number: 9580611
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a composition for coating electric conductors which is significantly more resistant to partial discharges than prior art compositions while the produced insulating layer is highly extensible. Said aim is achieved by a composition comprising 1 to 50 percent by weight of microparticles that have a specifically adjusted electronic defect structure in the crystal lattice, resulting in greater polarizability of the valence electrons, and an organic and/or organic-inorganic matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Leibniz-Institut fuer neue Materialien gemeinnuetzige Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Sener Albayrak, Carsten Becker-Willinger, Michael Veith, Oral Cenk Aktas
  • CLOSURE CAP FOR A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL VESSEL
    Publication number: 20170036811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap for a substantially cylindrical vessel, with a lateral surface, a closed end and an open end, and with a tear-open strip having a grip tab for opening the closure cap. In order to produce closure caps which are designed such that they can be applied by machine to substantially cylindrical vessels, it is proposed within the context of the invention that the lateral surface is substantially cylindrical, at least in the area of the open end, and that the closure cap is of stackable design and has means for stacking at least two closure caps with defined spacing. The invention is based on the finding that, for cost reasons, it is useful if also closure caps for substantially cylindrical vessels can be stacked, i.e. pushed onto one another, during transport as they then take up less space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Morlo Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Michael UNGER, Wolfgang UNGER
  • Method for controlling a magnetic rail brake device of a rail vehicle
    Patent number: 9561808
    Abstract: A method for controlling a magnetic rail brake device of a rail vehicle, wherein the device contains at least one solenoid of a magnet rail brake, said solenoid being fed from a source of electrical energy via an electrical connection, wherein upon a magnet rail brake activation signal the electrical connection between the source of electrical energy and the at least one solenoid of the magnet rail brake is established and upon a magnet rail brake de-activation signal same is disconnected, in order to excite the at least one solenoid to generate a magnetic force or de-excite said at least one solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Henry Lehmann, Peter Schlager, Bernhard Gross
  • Pianoforte instrument, in particular a piano, with a housing on bearing points
    Patent number: 9552798
    Abstract: A pianoforte instrument, in particular a piano, has a base. Several bearings serve to support the pianoforte instrument on a floor. A height adjuster is also provided, which permits a height adjustment of the slide element relative to the base and/or a console. A device that facilitates transport is preferably provided on each of the bearings. The device that facilitates transport has a slide element, which permits sliding on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SCHIMMEL-VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventor: Hannes Schimmel-Vogel
  • DEVICE FOR CORRELATIVE SCANNING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (STEM) AND LIGHT MICROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20170018399
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device tor correlative scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and light microscopy. In order to create a device for correlative microscopy which enables an improved combination of light microscopy and STEM methods, a STEM detector (7) according to the invention is combined with a photo-optical lens (8). This detection device combines the efficient detection by means of STEM microscopy of materials having a high atomic number, for example specific nanoparticle markers in a specimen in a liquid, such as a cell, with simultaneous light microscopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUER NEUE MATERIALIEN GEMEINNUETZIGE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRAENKTER HAFT
    Inventor: Niels DE JONGE
  • Entry aid with three-point bearing for a rail vehicle or a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 9505330
    Abstract: An entry aid for a rail vehicle or a motor vehicle have a step, which is movably supported on rolling elements and/or sliding surfaces, and a drive, which is coupled to the step for extending and retracting the step. The rolling elements/sliding surfaces are positioned in exactly three support regions at a distance from one another and arranged in a triangle. Alternatively the rolling elements/sliding surfaces can be arranged on rockers, and bearing points of the rockers can be positioned in exactly three support regions at a distance from one another and arranged in a triangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Andreas Hirtenlehner, Johann Wilflinger
  • Method for transferring surface textures, such as interference layers, holograms and other highly refractive optical microstructures
    Patent number: 9507320
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for transferring surface structures such as interference layers, holograms, and other highly refractive optical microstructures to substrates. The aim of the invention is to devise a method which is used for transferring surface structures such as interference layers, holograms, and other highly refractive optical microstructures to substrates and can also be used in a high temperature range. The aim is achieved by a method comprising the following steps: a) a flexible intermediate support layer is applied to a support film as a release layer; b) an embossed sol is applied to the intermediate support layer and is provided with a surface structure; c) a stack encompassing a binder layer and the surface structure is produced; d) the support film is removed; e) the workpiece is thermally treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUER NEUE MATERIALIEN GEMEINNUETZIGE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRAENKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Peter William Oliveira, Bruno Schaefer, Christine Faller-Schneider, Michael Veith
  • Needleless injector accessories
    Patent number: 9498407
    Abstract: A disposable nozzle for use on the discharge end of the barrel of a needleless injector is threaded onto the front end of a holder mounted in the barrel. A resilient detent extending outwardly at an acute angle from the inner wall of a recess in the rear end of the nozzle repeatedly enters and exits notches in a sleeve on the holder when the nozzle is mounted on the holder providing an audible signal that the nozzle has not been used. Reverse rotation of the nozzle during removal from the holder results in breaking of the detent. Thus, mounting of a used nozzle on the holder would not be accompanied by a signal that the nozzle is unused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Medical International Technologies (MIT Canada) Inc.
    Inventor: Karim Menassa
  • Phenanthro [1,10,9,8-c,d,e,f,g]carbazole polymers and their use as organic semiconductors
    Patent number: 9455059
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel phenanthro[1,10,9,8-c,d,e,f,g]carbazole polymers, methods and materials for their preparation, their use as semiconductors in organic electronic (OE) devices, and to OE devices comprising these polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Nicolas Blouin, William Mitchell, Changsheng Wang, Steven Tierney
  • Apparatus and method to remotely control fluid flow in tubular strings and wellbore annulus
    Patent number: 9453388
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for remotely and selectively controlling and altering fluid flow through tubular string disposed within a wellbore and further control fluid flow between the tubular string inner flow passage and the annular flow passage, and a method for selectively and remotely receiving and interpreting a form of command or information at a particular apparatus within the wellbore caused by the operator on earth surface through a change of a physical property of the environment. The apparatus comprising a body, a valve operable in plurality of states, an actuator, and an activator responsive to a change of a physical property of the environment caused by the operator on earth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: MIT Innovation Sdn Bhd
    Inventors: Ahmed M Tahoun, Raed Kafafy, Karam Jawamir, Mohammed Aldheeb, Abdul Mushawwir Mohamad Khalil
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC SWITCHING CONTACT FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160259007
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for monitoring at least one electronic switching contact for a door system for a vehicle, wherein the switching contact has a first connection for a first electrical line and a second connection for a second electrical line. The method comprises a step of reading a first signal from a first monitoring point connected to the first connection in order to obtain a first monitoring signal, a step of reading a second signal from a second monitoring point connected to the second connection in order to obtain a second monitoring signal, and a step of combining the first monitoring signal and the second monitoring signal in order to determine at least one state of the at least one switching contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Andreas MAIR, Günther BERNECKER
  • Door hinge
    Patent number: 9416573
    Abstract: A door hinge has a first hinge plate connected with a second hinge plate that is adjustably disposed in a hinge accommodation element, so as to pivot, with a pin on a hinge roll. The hinge accommodation element has a front part and a rear part, and the second hinge plate is guided in the hinge accommodation element so as to move in the vertical direction, and can be tilted in the horizontal direction, relative to the hinge accommodation element, with an adjustment screw. The front part and the rear part of the hinge accommodation element are connected by a connection screw, and the second hinge plate is clamped in place between the front part and the rear part, so that it cannot be displaced in the vertical direction, after the connection screw has been tightened. A hinge system can be formed by three of these door hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Simonswerk, Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung
    Inventor: Uwe Sabrowski
  • POLYMERISABLE COMPOUNDS AND THE USE THEREOF IN LIQUID-CRYSTAL MEDIA AND LIQUID-CRYSTAL DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20160152546
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerisable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays having a polymer-stabilised blue phase, and in LC media for LC displays of the PS or PSA type (“polymer sustained” or “polymer sustained alignment”), and to LC media and LC displays comprising these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Axel JANSEN, Thorsten KODEK, Helmut HAENSEL, Erdal DURMAZ
  • Method of producing a light emitting diode arrangement and light emitting diode arrangement
    Patent number: 9341328
    Abstract: A method for producing a light emitting diode arrangement. A plurality of LED modules are provided, which in each case comprise at least one radiation emitting semiconductor component on a carrier body. At least one separately fabricated connection carrier is provided. The LED modules are arranged in such a way that they are adjacent to one another in pairs. A mechanically stable and electrically conductive connection between the carrier bodies of two LED modules is produced by means of the connection carrier. Furthermore, a light emitting diode arrangement is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung
    Inventor: Harald Stoyan
  • Door leaf for a vehicle, particularly a rail vehicle
    Patent number: 9340216
    Abstract: A door leaf for a vehicle, in particular for a rail vehicle. The door leaf includes a door leaf frame for supporting a first shell, which is or can be arranged on a first main surface of the door leaf frame, and a second shell, which is or can be arranged on a second main surface of the door leaf frame opposite the first main surface. The door leaf has at least one connecting piece for thermally decoupling the first shell from the second shell, the connecting piece is or can be arranged or arrangeable on the door leaf frame. The at least one connecting piece is or can be arranged on the door leaf frame so the first shell and the second shell are movable relative to each other in at least one section of movement as a result of temperature variations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Peter Jetzinger, Thomas Witzelnig, Andreas Mair