Patents by Inventor Alexander Schaefer

Alexander Schaefer 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: 20240090564
    Abstract: Features relating to a vaporizer body are provided. The vaporizer body may include an outer shell that includes an inner region defined by an outer shell sidewall. A support structure is configured to fit within the inner region of the outer shell. The support structure includes a storage region defined by a top support structure, a bottom support structure, a bottom cap, and a gasket. An integrated board assembly is configured to fit within the storage region of the support structure. The integrated board assembly may include a printed circuit board assembly formed of multiple layers that form a rigid structure and that include an inner, flexible layer. A first antenna is integrated at a proximal end of the flexible layer, and a second antenna is integrated at a distal end of the flexible layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua Fu, Christopher Loental, Marko Markovic, Alexander Weiss, Alexander Ringrose, David Carlberg, Robyn Nariyoshi, Devin Spratt, Nicholas J. Hatton, Yen Jen Chang, Chen Yu Li, Barry Tseng, Prince Wang, Thomas Germann, Andreas Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11918733
    Abstract: A medical instrument with an aerosol outlet, which is fluidically connected—via an aerosol line—to a generation device. The generation device is adapted to generate aerosol for dispensing by means of the medical instrument. In addition, a generation device is stated, which, in embodiments of the generation device, for example can be used in a device with the instrument according to the invention. The generation device comprises a mixing unit for mixing a liquid and a gas together, which mixing unit is connected to a liquid container for supplying the mixing unit with a liquid, in which case the generation device is adapted to utilize the gas pressure of a gas under pressure subjecting the liquid to a pressure in order to press the liquid out of the liquid container to the mixing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Neagos, Markus Enderle, Christian Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11853950
    Abstract: A method may include collecting data from a variety of data sources associated with a user. The data sources may include personal data sources, corporate data sources, and public data source. The data collected from the variety of data sources may be enriched through categorization and aggregation. For example, browser history may be categorized based on types of website and aggregated to reflect the quantity of interactions with each category of website. A multi-dimensional digital profile may be generated based on the enriched data. For instance, the digital profile may include a social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical dimension. One or more recommendation corresponding to one or more of a burnout prediction, wellness recommendation, learning plan, skill gap, and personality type may be generated based on the digital profile. Related systems and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventors: Martin Wezowski, Hans-Martin Will, Rohit Jalagadugula, Kavitha Krishnan, Sai Hareesh Anamandra, Vinay George Roy, Parthasarathy Menon, Alexander Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11801549
    Abstract: A method for removing a blind rivet includes a workpiece arrangement having first and second surfaces and a connecting hole. A blind rivet is fixed in the hole and has a shell and screw through the shell extending coaxially along a common center axis, the shell having a shell head portion, straight portion, deformation portion and threaded portion having an internal thread. The straight portion is in the hole and the deformation portion and the threaded portion protrude out of the hole, the screw having a screw head portion and pin portion having an external thread. The screw is in the shell such that the deformation portion of the shell is deformed where the outside diameter of the deformed deformation portion is larger than the diameter of the hole. The shell is cut in the region of the thread portion and/or the deformation portion, and the blind rivet is removed from the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Jörn Skirke, Alexander Schäfer
  • Publication number: 20230130289
    Abstract: A rotary bearing (50), especially for harmonic gearing, comprising an outer bearing ring (1b) and an inner bearing ring (1a) arranged therein; whereby the inner bearing ring (1a) and the outer bearing ring (1b) are each provided with at least one receptacle (10, 11) through which, when the two receptacles (10, 11) are in a corresponding position with respect to one another, rolling elements (8) can be inserted through a receptacle opening (22) formed by the two receptacles (10, 11) into an anti-friction bearing between the bearing surface (7) of the inner bearing ring (1a) and the bearing surface (9) of the outer bearing ring (1b), wherein a guide ring (20) for the rolling elements (8) is arranged in at least one of the two receptacles (10, 11) between the receptacle opening (22) and the rolling elements (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Harmonic Drive SE
    Inventors: Matthias MENDEL, Alexander SCHÄFER, Michael SCHAFFER
  • Publication number: 20230096720
    Abstract: A method may include collecting data from a variety of data sources associated with a user. The data sources may include personal data sources, corporate data sources, and public data source. The data collected from the variety of data sources may be enriched through categorization and aggregation. For example, browser history may be categorized based on types of website and aggregated to reflect the quantity of interactions with each category of website. A multi-dimensional digital profile may be generated based on the enriched data. For instance, the digital profile may include a social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical dimension. One or more recommendation corresponding to one or more of a burnout prediction, wellness recommendation, learning plan, skill gap, and personality type may be generated based on the digital profile. Related systems and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Martin Wezowski, Hans-Martin Will, Rohit Jalagadugula, Kavitha Krishnan, Sai Hareesh Anamandra, Vinay George Roy, Parthasarathy Menon, Alexander Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11492996
    Abstract: The invention relates to a piston for an internal combustion engine formed from a lower part and an upper part which are threadingly connected to one another to form a piston. In one example, an anti-rotation safeguard device is used to prevent unwanted rotation of the upper part relative to the lower part. In another example, a forged extension and a nut are used to obtain a prestress during operation of the piston. In another example, a cooling gallery including extension bores are used to increase the cooling capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Laqua, Alexander Schäfer, Wolfgang Köhler, Dieter Krämer
  • Publication number: 20220176440
    Abstract: A method for removing a two-part connector in a workpiece arrangement includes providing a workpiece arrangement having first and second surfaces and having a hole connecting the first surface to the second surface. A connector is fastened in the hole, which connector has a bolt extending along a central axis and a sleeve fastened on the bolt. The bolt has a head portion and a shank portion with retaining grooves. The sleeve is fastened to the bolt on the side of the second surface such that the inner surface thereof engages with the retaining grooves and prevents a relative movement of bolt and sleeve parallel to the central axis. The sleeve has an outside diameter which is greater than the diameter of the hole in the workpiece arrangement. The sleeve is cut and or the bolt, and the connector is removed from the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Jörn Skirke, Alexander Schäfer
  • Publication number: 20220134413
    Abstract: A method for removing a blind rivet includes a workpiece arrangement having first and second surfaces and a connecting hole. A blind rivet is fixed in the hole and has a shell and screw through the shell extending coaxially along a common center axis, the shell having a shell head portion, straight portion, deformation portion and threaded portion having an internal thread. The straight portion is in the hole and the deformation portion and the threaded portion protrude out of the hole, the screw having a screw head portion and pin portion having an external thread. The screw is in the shell such that the deformation portion of the shell is deformed where the outside diameter of the deformed deformation portion is larger than the diameter of the hole. The shell is cut in the region of the thread portion and/or the deformation portion, and the blind rivet is removed from the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jörn Skirke, Alexander Schäfer
  • Patent number: 11070553
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solution that tags and stores video, audio, pictures, text, and other content, along with their associated metadata to allow for contextual retrieval and customized playback of stored content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventors: Abdul Hakeem Mohamed, Shriniket Kale, Alexander Schaefer, Sanjay Rajagopalan
  • Publication number: 20200191089
    Abstract: The invention relates to a piston for an internal combustion engine formed from a lower part and an upper part which are threadingly connected to one another to form a piston. In one example, an anti-rotation safeguard device is used to prevent unwanted rotation of the upper part relative to the lower part. In another example, a forged extension and a nut are used to obtain a prestress during operation of the piston. In another example, a cooling gallery including extension bores are used to increase the cooling capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Matthias Laqua, Alexander Schäfer, Wolfgang Köhler, Dieter Krämer
  • Publication number: 20200196020
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solution that tags and stores video, audio, pictures, text, and other content, along with their associated metadata to allow for contextual retrieval and customized playback of stored content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Abdul Hakeem Mohamed, Shriniket Kale, Alexander Schaefer, Sanjay Rajagopalan
  • Patent number: 10336698
    Abstract: A new process for the production of 2-[4-(cyclopropanecarbonyl)phenyl]-2-methyl-propanenitrile is described. This compound can be used for the production of drugs, such as Fexofenadine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Hermut Wehlan, Kai Rossen, Alexander Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20180355818
    Abstract: The invention relates to a piston for an internal combustion engine formed from a lower part and an upper part which are threadingly connected to one another to form a piston. In one example, an anti-rotation safeguard device is used to prevent unwanted rotation of the upper part relative to the lower part. In another example, a forged extension and a nut are used to obtain a prestress during operation of the piston. In another example, a cooling gallery including extension bores are used to increase the cooling capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Laqua, Alexander Schäfer, Wolfgang Köhler, Dieter Krämer
  • Publication number: 20170369440
    Abstract: A new process for the production of 2-[4-(cyclopropanecarbonyl)phenyl]-2-methyl-propanenitrile is described. This compound can be used for the production of drugs, such as Fexofenadine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Hermut WEHLAN, Kai ROSSEN, Alexander SCHAEFER
  • Publication number: 20170134819
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solution that tags and stores video, audio, pictures, text, and other content, along with their associated metadata to allow for contextual retrieval and customized playback of stored content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Abdul Hakeem Mohamed, Shriniket Kale, Alexander Schaefer, Sanjay Rajagopalan
  • Patent number: 9610568
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalytically active body for the synthesis of dimethyl ether from synthesis gas. In particular, the invention relates to an improved catalytically active body for the synthesis of dimethyl ether, whereby the components of the active body comprise a defined particle size distribution. Furthermore, the present invention concerns a method for the preparation of a catalytically active body, the use of the catalytically active body and a method for preparation of dimethyl ether from synthesis gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alexander Schäfer, Thorsten von Fehren, Rostam Madon
  • Publication number: 20170083620
    Abstract: Various techniques are described for assisting a learner in exploring media content. The system can provide recommended search topics to drill down into the search query. This can assist the learner in quickly finding relevant media. The solutions can also provide a text snippet summary that contains a collection of transcribed sentences from a media search result. Each transcribed sentence contains the search query. By reviewing the text snippet summary, a learner can obtain some context to the media search result without selecting the media search result. A preview for a search result can also be generated. The preview contains snippets of the media file which contain keywords of the media file. The media player can highlight the most viewed sections of the media along the time line and can highlight sections of the media which contain a keyword when a keyword is selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kok Thim Chew, Alexander Schaefer, Shriniket Kale
  • Patent number: 9404930
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-IL-1 beta binding members and in particular to monovalent high potency IL-1 beta-binding antibody fragments being highly stable and soluble. Such binding members may be used in the treatment of inflammatory and other diseases as well as in diagnostics. Also provided are related nucleic acids, vectors, cells, and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: DELENEX THERAPEUTICS AG
    Inventors: Stefanie Grabulovski, Titus Kretzschmar, Simone Schmitt, Abdijapar Shamshiev, Thorsten Alexander Schäfer
  • Patent number: 9393555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalytically active body for the synthesis of dimethyl ether from synthesis gas. In particular, the invention relates to an improved catalytically active body for the synthesis of dimethyl ether, whereby the components of the active body comprise a defined particle size distribution. Furthermore, the present invention concerns a method for the preparation of a catalytically active body, the use of the catalytically active body and a method for preparation of dimethyl ether from synthesis gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alexander Schäfer, Thorsten von Fehren, Rostam Madon