Patents by Inventor André Frank

André Frank 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).

  • Device and method for generating control signals
    Patent number: 12611591
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device for generating control signals, comprising an actuating element which for generating the control signals is adjustable along at least one adjustment direction into a plurality of adjustment positions, and at least one actuating drive which is adapted and provided to apply a restoring force onto the actuating element at an actual position in the direction of a target position specified by a control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas Müller, André Frank
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CONTROL SIGNALS
    Publication number: 20240382835
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device for generating control signals, comprising an actuating element which for generating the control signals is adjustable along at least one adjustment direction into a plurality of adjustment positions, and at least one actuating drive which is adapted and provided to apply a restoring force onto the actuating element at an actual position in the direction of a target position specified by a control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas MÜLLER, André FRANK
  • Foundation particularly for a wind turbine and wind turbine
    Patent number: 8359798
    Abstract: A foundation, particularly a foundation of a wind turbine, is provided. The foundation includes a central foundation member and a plurality of foundation segments which are segments of a circular, ring shaped or polygonal foundation element and which are connected to the central foundation member using a plurality of locking elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Achim Armbrecht, André Frank