Patents by Inventor Alois Friedberger

Alois Friedberger 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).

  • Patent number: 10328682
    Abstract: A method for joining structural elements to a component made of at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material, includes providing at least two structural elements made of at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material having a particular matrix; providing at least one film element made of a thermoplastic heavy-duty material; arranging the at least one film element on a surface of one of the structural elements or between surfaces to be joined of the at least two structural elements to be joined; and producing the component to be joined in a curing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Koerwien, Alois Friedberger, Andreas Helwig, Uwe Beier, Frank Weiland
  • Publication number: 20190016066
    Abstract: A fiber composite laying device for producing a fiber composite scrim for forming a fiber composite component has a laying head which is designed or configured to continuously supply a reinforcement fiber band, a compaction roller which is designed or configured to receive the supplied reinforcement fiber band, lay the band on a laying surface and press the band onto the laying surface at an average compaction pressure, and pressure sensors which are arranged on the compaction roller and are designed or configured to detect a local compaction pressure on the laid reinforcement fiber band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Katharina Schlegel, Alois Friedberger, David Lopez-Bravo
  • Publication number: 20180356201
    Abstract: A method for determining a distance between a first component (2) and a second component (4) has the steps of providing at least one first conductive section (8) in or on the first component (2) in a region directed toward the second component (4), providing at least one second conductive section (12) in or on the second component (4) in a region directed toward the first conductive section, feeding a first voltage pulse into a first connection of the first conductive section, capturing a reflection voltage pulse in response to the first voltage pulse at the first connection, determining an impedance profile along the at least one first conductive section by evaluating the reflection voltage pulse, and determining at least one distance between the first component (2) and the second component (4) along the at least one first conductive section by calculating at least one corresponding local distance, associated with the determined impedance profile, between the at least one first conductive section (8) and the
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher BUCHMANN, Alois FRIEDBERGER, Thomas KRUSE, Thomas KÖRWIEN
  • Publication number: 20170356866
    Abstract: A measurement arrangement for detecting damage to components that are made of at least one fiber-reinforced plastic material, has a plurality of temperature sensors that are arrangeable or arranged on a component at a spacing from one another. In order to provide a measurement arrangement, by means of which temperature data can be cost-effectively obtained during the production and operation of a component and for it to thus be possible for damage to the component to be recorded and monitored, the plurality of temperature sensors on the component form a sensor array and a change in the thermal material properties of the component is detected by means of the sensor array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Alois Friedberger, Andreas Helwig
  • Publication number: 20170356883
    Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a measuring system for determining damage to components including at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material, comprising sensors that can be or are arranged on a component to be mutually spaced, the sensors distributed over a curved surface of the component in the use position. In order provide a measuring system by which it is possible to obtain fiber-reinforced plastics components economically and with reasonable outlay, and by which process parameters and/or state variables can be reliably obtained during production and operation of the component, it is proposed to provide the component with a substrate that is different from the component and on which the sensors can be or are arranged, the substrate being flexible, and for the sensors arranged on the flexible substrate to form a measuring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: ALOIS FRIEDBERGER, ANDREAS HELWIG, MATTHIAS BUDERATH
  • Publication number: 20170355182
    Abstract: A method for joining structural elements to a component made of at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material, includes providing at least two structural elements made of at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material having a particular matrix; providing at least one film element made of a thermoplastic heavy-duty material; arranging the at least one film element on a surface of one of the structural elements or between surfaces to be joined of the at least two structural elements to be joined; and producing the component to be joined in a curing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas KOERWIEN, Alois FRIEDBERGER, Andreas HELWIG, Uwe BEIER, Frank WEILAND
  • Publication number: 20170176281
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a component device, in particular for a primary supporting component of an aircraft, which comprises a first component element, a second component element, a bonding providing a connection between the first component element and the second component element, a marker substance device configured to dispense a volatile marker gas to the environment when in contact with the surrounding air and being hermetically sealed from the surrounding air by the first component element, the second component element, and/or the bonding if the bonding is not damaged, and a detector device configured to detect the marker gas dispensed by the marker substance device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas KRUSE, Thomas KÖRWIEN, Alois FRIEDBERGER, Andreas HELWIG
  • Publication number: 20170176282
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a component device, in particular for a primary supporting component of an aircraft, the component device having a first component element, a second component element, a bonding providing a connection between the first component element and the second component element, and a detector device having at least one interior space sensor device configured to measure a change in a pressure and/or a concentration of a gas surrounding the interior space sensor device. The first component element, the second component element, and the bonding confine an interior space. The interior space sensor device is arranged in the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas KRUSE, Thomas KÖRWIEN, Alois FRIEDBERGER, Andreas HELWIG
  • Patent number: 9632078
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for detecting at least one antigen, comprising the following steps: providing magnetic beads, which are coated with antibodies specific for at least one antigen to be detected; bringing the magnetic beads in contact with a washing buffer that comprises at least 8% BSA and incubating the mixture with a sample; isolating the magnetic beads by means of magnetic separator; and detecting the antigens bound to the magnetic beads by the antibodies. Washing buffers, primers, kits and devices that can be used for said methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reidt, Alois Friedberger, Christoph Heller, Hero Brahms
  • Patent number: 9586243
    Abstract: The invention relates to a self-cleaning self-regenerating surface structure and/or a self-cleaning self-regenerating coating. For improving the cleaning function, the invention proposes a self-regenerating surface structure, especially coating, comprising biocatalytic and/or anti-icing molecules on an exposed surface of said surface structure, especially coating, and biocatalytic and/or anti-icing molecules embedded or contained in said surface structure, especially coating. Further, the invention relates to an object provided with such surface structure or coating and a method for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Christoph Heller, Ulrich Reidt, Alois Friedberger, Karin Bauer
  • Patent number: 9557259
    Abstract: A particle detector apparatus for optically ascertaining a number of particles arranged on a surface of, for example, a particle filter. The particle detector apparatus includes a light source, an optical focusing device, a spatially resolving light detector and an evaluation device. The light source emits source light onto the surface. The optical focusing device focuses image light that is emitted from the surface in response to the source light onto the spatially resolving light detector. The spatially resolving light detector includes light sensors that measure brightness values based on the image light, such that the light detector produces image data based on the brightness values delivered by the light sensors. The evaluation device then ascertains the number of particles based on the image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: EADS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Alois Friedberger, Ulrich Martin, Leonhard Meixner
  • Publication number: 20160334377
    Abstract: An apparatus used for the surface examination of components. The apparatus comprises: a radiation source configured to convert at least one non-volatile substance at least partially into a gas by irradiating a sample surface of a component; and a detector unit configured to qualitatively and/or quantitatively detect the at least one substance converted into gas. A method provided for a surface examination of components. The method comprises irradiating a sample surface of a component with a radiation source configured to convert at least one non-volatile substance at least partially into a gas; and a qualitative and/or quantitative detection of the at least one substance converted into gas via a detector unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Georg Wachinger, Andreas Helwig, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck, Alois Friedberger, Sebastian Heckner, Johann Goebel
  • Publication number: 20160334309
    Abstract: A device used to examine layer material for contamination. The device comprises a heating device to heat a test area of the layer material and a detector device to detect at least one contaminant desorbed from the layer material. The heating device comprises at least one infra-red heating element. A method comprises heating a test area of the layer material and detecting at least one contaminant desorbed from the layer material. The heating takes place via an infra-red heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Georg Wachinger, Andreas Helwig, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck, Alois Friedberger, Sebastian Heckner
  • Publication number: 20160334380
    Abstract: A method for testing a component for contamination. The method comprises a heating of a specimen surface of the component under a measuring bell defining a measurement volume, an at least two-time measuring of a contamination of the measurement volume with at least one contaminant, and a purging of the measurement volume with gas. An apparatus for testing a component for contamination is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a measuring bell configured to form a measurement volume about the component or contacting the component. A heating element is configured to heat at least one specimen surface of the component. A purging unit is configured to purge the measurement volume with gas. A sensor system is configured to measure a contamination of the measurement volume with at least one contaminant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Georg Wachinger, Andreas Helwig, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck, Alois Friedberger, Sebastian Heckner
  • Patent number: 9162259
    Abstract: A device for the regeneration of a biosensor having an immobilized and biologically active material applied to the surface of a carrier that is suitable for interacting with a substance to be analyzed. The device comprises at least one injector through which, by means of a pump, at least one solution can be applied to the surface of the carrier for the purposes of rinsing the biologically active material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: EADS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reidt, Alois Friedberger, Barbara Baur, Martin Eickhoff, Tom Lueders, Gerhard Mueller
  • Patent number: 9052285
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the pH value of a liquid. The system and method excite the liquid molecules in the liquid by light with a predetermined wavelength and an intensity component, transmitted through the liquid in a predetermined wavelength range, of the light used for excitation is captured. This intensity component is used to produce a wavelength/intensity absorption characteristic and this absorption characteristic is related to a reference absorption characteristic associated with a specific pH value of the liquid. The system and method thus can be used to obtain drinking water from a fuel for aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: EADS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Muller, Andreas Helwig, Alois Friedberger, Angelika Hackner
  • Patent number: 9029082
    Abstract: A device for the detection of micro particles that can be marked by probes or antibodies capable of being detected by radiation has a filter, a supply system, and a detection system. Fluid to be examined is passed over a filter to filter out the micro particles and to perform the marking steps by supplying corresponding marking substances to the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: EADS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Alois Friedberger, Ulrich Reidt, Gerhard Müller
  • Patent number: 9028698
    Abstract: A mechanical particle filter comprises a membrane having a plurality of pores. At least one partial region of the surface of the membrane, that is accessible for the medium to be filtered, includes a carbon material having a diamond structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Eads Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Alois Friedberger, Peter Gluche, Helmut Seidel
  • Patent number: 8872187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane. Partly permeable membranes often have holes or perforations having a specific diameter to allow substances having a smaller particle diameter to pass through, but to hold back substances having a larger particle diameter. Such membranes are subject to wear primarily at the holes, i.e. cracks form which grow through the membrane proceeding from a hole. Particularly in the case of micromechanical membranes having holes having a small diameter in the range of 1 ?m or less, it is very difficult to detect the state of the membrane, in particular whether the latter has cracks. Membranes having cracks can then undesirably allow passage even of those particles which should actually be held back. In medical or hygienic applications, the function can then be impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Alois Friedberger, Andreas Helwig, Gerhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20130301044
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for identifying biotic particles in a medium to be analyzed, comprising a measuring cell (104), through which the medium to be analyzed can flow and in which the identification of the biotic particles is carried out by means of Raman spectroscopy, and a feed (102) by means of which the medium to be analyzed can be fed to the measuring cell (104). The device (100) according to the invention is characterized in that the feed (102) comprises at least one sensor (101) with which the presence of biotic particles in the medium flowing through the feed (102) can be ascertained. The feed (102) has a controllable bypass valve (103) downstream of the sensor (101), and the medium can be selectively fed to the measuring cell (104) or to a bypass channel (106) via said bypass valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: EADS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Alois Friedberger, Jürgen Popp, Petra Rösch, Markus Lankers