Patents by Inventor Andrea Zimmermann
Andrea Zimmermann 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).
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Patent number: 9146102Abstract: The invention describes a long-range optical device with two observation parts and a first observation beam path and a measurement beam path, in which the two observation parts are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance apart via at least one connection element. In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes of the observation parts are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the observation parts of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length of the observation parts. In addition, the observation beam path and the measurement beam path are arranged outside the sub-regions of the observation parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster
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Patent number: 8953150Abstract: The invention relates to a binocular observation device, in particular binoculars, having two visual beam paths and a laser range finder with a laser transmitter and a laser receiver and with an opto-electronic display element. A part of one of the beam paths of the laser transmitter is integrated into a first visual beam path, wherein a part of one beam path of the laser receiver is furthermore also integrated into the first visual beam path.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Rolder, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster
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Publication number: 20150019117Abstract: A method for regulating a distance of a vehicle from a preceding vehicle (vehicle ahead) based on available information for the subject vehicle's speed, for the distance and for the speed of the vehicle ahead and on data regarding route information includes determining a fuel-saving situation for a fuel saving momentum utilization phase, and precomputing a consumption optimal speed profile for undisturbed travel. The method further precomputes additional separation requirement to the vehicle ahead that is required to be able to fully implement the momentum utilization phase, and builds up the required additional separation prior to the fuel-saving situation, wherein the additional separation is built up, preferably substantially uniformly, over a separation build-up distance that is longer than the precomputed momentum utilization phase distance and/or is built up with a driver-acceptable, convoy-stabilizing, defined small speed reduction relative to the current speed of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: MAN Truck & Bus AGInventors: Martin HUBER, Karlheinz DOERNER, Daniel HEYES, Stefan JERG, Peter DRIMML, Andreas ZIMMERMANN
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Patent number: 8880313Abstract: A method operates a vehicle having an acquisition device for acquiring defined route section data of an upcoming route section to be passed through via the vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle. Accordingly, the route section data, which are acquired by the acquisition device are evaluated in an evaluation device with respect to the wear reduction potential of a vehicle-side wearing part for the upcoming route section to be passed through such that, to reduce and/or optimize the wear of the wearing part. An actuating parameter, in particular an actuating time and/or an actuating duration, is predetermined for the wearing part in the upcoming route section to be passed through. An auxiliary device which supports the wearing part in its action is activated in the upcoming route section to be passed through in accordance with at least one predefined auxiliary device parameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: MAN Truck & Bus AGInventors: Karlheinz Dörner, Andreas Zimmermann, Daniel Heyes, Martin Huber, Peter Drimml, Britta Michel
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Publication number: 20140202059Abstract: The invention relates to a sighting device having an optical reversing system (12) and a target mark as well as a ballistics computer for computing data that is relevant in terms of ballistics, the reversing system (12) being adjustable mechanically and the target mark being adjustable electronically and at least one adjusting device (13) being provided for adjusting the reversing system (12) and the target mark.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: SWAROVSKI-OPTIK KG.Inventor: Andreas Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20140166166Abstract: A method for producing an automobile column is disclosed. The automobile column has a region of a first type and a region of a second type which have mutually different strengths. A transition region having a width of less than 50 mm is formed between the two regions. The automobile column has in the region of the first type a bainitic structure and in the region of the second type a martensitic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbHInventors: Andreas Zimmermann, Jan Dingemans, Markus Pellmann, Johannes Böke
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Publication number: 20140152973Abstract: The invention describes a long-range optical device with two observation parts and a first observation beam path and a measurement beam path, in which the two observation parts are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance apart via at least one connection element. In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes of the observation parts are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the observation parts of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length of the observation parts. In addition, the observation beam path and the measurement beam path are arranged outside the sub-regions of the observation parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: SWAROVSKI-OPTIK KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster
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Patent number: 8733647Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining a replacement distance when taking aim on a target (2) with a target distance D (6) and an elevation angle ? (5) between a line of sight (4) to the target (2) and a horizontal plane (3) with a weapon (9) in order to fire projectiles with an approximately flat trajectory. The replacement distance is determined from the target distance D (6) by means of a correction function, and the correction function is determined exclusively from non-ballistic characteristic values and at least as a function of the target distance D (6) and the difference in angle between the elevation angle ? (5) and the shooting angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann
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Patent number: 8717548Abstract: The invention describes a long-range optical device (1) with two observation parts (3, 4) and a first observation beam path (11; 12) and a measurement beam path (25), in which the two observation parts (3,4) are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance (10) apart via at least one connection element (7). In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts (3, 4) facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length (24) of the observation parts (3, 4). In addition, the observation beam path (11, 12) and the measurement beam path (25) are arranged outside the sub-regions (22, 23) of the observation parts (3, 4).Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster
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Patent number: 8541317Abstract: A substrate is mounted onto an elevated substrate support of a substrate carrier plate. The substrate carrier plate with the substrate is then placed in a plasma reactor. Due to the elevated substrate support, both opposite sides of the substrate are exposed to the plasma and are therefore coated with an electrical passivation layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Kranthi Akurati, Magnus Kunow, Andreas Zimmermann, Ron Jervis
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Publication number: 20130229642Abstract: The invention describes a long-range optical device (1) with two observation parts (3, 4) and a first observation beam path (11; 12) and a measurement beam path (25), in which the two observation parts (3,4) are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance (10) apart via at least one connection element (7). In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts (3, 4) facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length (24) of the observation parts (3, 4). In addition, the observation beam path (11, 12) and the measurement beam path (25) are arranged outside the sub-regions (22, 23) of the observation parts (3, 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: SWAROVSKI-OPTIK KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster
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Patent number: 8441621Abstract: The invention describes a long-range optical device (1) with two observation parts (3, 4) and a first observation beam path (11; 12) and a measurement beam path (25), in which the two observation parts (3,4) are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance (10) apart via at least one connection element (7). In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts (3, 4) facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length (24) of the observation parts (3, 4). In addition, the observation beam path (11, 12) and the measurement beam path (25) are arranged outside the sub-regions (22, 23) of the observation parts (3, 4).Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster
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Publication number: 20120318415Abstract: A side rail and to a method for producing a side rail are disclosed. The side rail has a region of a first type and a region of a second type which have mutually different strengths. A transition region having a width of less than 50 mm is formed between the two regions. The side rail has in the region of the first type a bainitic structure and in the region of the second type a martensitic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbHInventors: ANDREAS ZIMMERMANN, JAN DINGEMANS, MARKUS PELLMANN, JOHANNES BÖKE
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Publication number: 20120298749Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining a replacement distance when taking aim on a target (2) with a target distance D (6) and an elevation angle ? (5) between a line of sight (4) to the target (2) and a horizontal plane (3) with a weapon (9) in order to fire projectiles with an approximately flat trajectory. The replacement distance is determined from the target distance D (6) by means of a correction function, and the correction function is determined exclusively from non-ballistic characteristic values and at least as a function of the target distance D (6) and the difference in angle between the elevation angle ? (5) and the shooting angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: SWAROVSKI-OPTIK KG.Inventors: Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20120162758Abstract: A telescope made up of mutually connectable modules, which telescope comprises at least a lens module and an eyepiece module, and the lens module and eyepiece module each have a connection interface for connecting the modules, wherein an eyepiece and a zoom unit for changing the image magnification and a unit for reversing the image are integrated in the eyepiece module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SWAROVSKI-OPTIK KG.Inventors: Andreas Zimmermann, Franz Erler
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Publication number: 20120091758Abstract: An automobile column and to a method for producing an automobile column are disclosed. The automobile column has a region of a first type and a region of a second type which have mutually different strengths. A transition region having a width of less than 50 mm is formed between the two regions. The automobile column has in the region of the first type a bainitic structure and in the region of the second type a martensitic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbHInventors: ANDREAS ZIMMERMANN, JAN DINGEMANS, MARKUS PELLMANN, JOHANNES BÖKE
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Publication number: 20120095645Abstract: A method operates a vehicle having an acquisition device for acquiring defined route section data of an upcoming route section to be passed through via the vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle. Accordingly, the route section data, which are acquired by the acquisition device are evaluated in an evaluation device with respect to the wear reduction potential of a vehicle-side wearing part for the upcoming route section to be passed through such that, to reduce and/or optimize the wear of the wearing part. An actuating parameter, in particular an actuating time and/or an actuating duration, is predetermined for the wearing part in the upcoming route section to be passed through. An auxiliary device which supports the wearing part in its action is activated in the upcoming route section to be passed through in accordance with at least one predefined auxiliary device parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: MAN TRUCK & BUS AGInventors: KARLHEINZ DÖRNER, ANDREAS ZIMMERMANN, DANIEL HEYES, MARTIN HUBER, PETER DRIMML, BRITTA MICHEL
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Patent number: 8034435Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic film with an interference multilayer system applied thereon that comprises at least two layers. Said layers can be obtained by hardening and/or applying thermal treatment to a coating composition containing nanoscale inorganic solid particles having polymerizable and/or polycondensable organic surface groups, thereby forming a layer that is crosslinked by means of the polymerizable and/or polycondensable organic surface groups. The films can be used as an optical laminating film.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.Inventors: Andreas Zimmermann, Fumio Kita, Anette Berni, Martin Mennig, Peter W. Oliveira, Helmut Schmidt, Takamasa Harada
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Publication number: 20110189861Abstract: A substrate is mounted onto an elevated substrate support of a substrate carrier plate. The substrate carrier plate with the substrate is then placed in a plasma reactor. Due to the elevated substrate support, both opposite sides of the substrate are exposed to the plasma and are therefore coated with an electrical passivation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Magnus Kunow, Kranthi Akurati, Andreas Zimmermann, Ron Jervis
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Publication number: 20110164242Abstract: The invention describes a long-range optical device (1) with two observation parts (3, 4) and a first observation beam path (11; 12) and a measurement beam path (25), in which the two observation parts (3,4) are arranged essentially parallel next to each other and spaced a predefinable distance (10) apart via at least one connection element (7). In a plan view of the device 1 with respect to a plane, in which the longitudinal axes (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) are arranged, the sub-regions of the observation parts (3, 4) facing each other lie directly opposite each other over a length aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis (8, 9) of the observation parts (3, 4) of 20% to 90%, preferably 30% to 80% of a length (24) of the observation parts (3, 4). In addition, the observation beam path (11, 12) and the measurement beam path (25) are arranged outside the sub-regions (22, 23) of the observation parts (3, 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: SWAROVSKI-OPTIK KG.Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Konrad A. Roider, Andreas Zimmermann, Gavin Lancaster