Patents by Inventor Andreas Bauer

Andreas Bauer 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: 12281448
    Abstract: A welding unit for welding rails of a track includes a first sub-unit which is displaceable on unit guides in a rail longitudinal direction relative to a second sub-unit by using displacement cylinders. Each sub-unit includes clamping cylinders disposed underneath the unit guides and coupled to clamping jaws for clamping the rails. The two sub-units are connected by the displacement cylinders in that a cylinder body of the respective displacement cylinder is connected to one sub-unit and a piston rod of the respective displacement cylinder is connected to the other sub-unit. Thus, it is not necessary to support the displacement cylinders relative to a transverse beam disposed at the front.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen Gesellschaft M.B.H.
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Markus Oellinger, Ronald Steiner
  • Publication number: 20250049724
    Abstract: A microcapsule dispersion containing: (1) biodegradable microcapsules comprising a core material and a shell, wherein the shell consists of at least one barrier layer and one stability layer, wherein the barrier layer surrounds the core material, wherein the stability layer comprises at least one biopolymer and is arranged on the outer surface of the barrier layer, and wherein optionally an emulsion stabilizer is arranged at the transition from the barrier layer to the stability layer; and (2) at least one emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is selected from the group of ethoxylated, hydrogenated castor oils, particularly those with medium EO values in the range of 20 to 60, preferably 30 to 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: KOEHLER INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Marc-Steffen SCHIEDEL, Stefan URLICHS, Michael BIEDENBACH, Christian KÖLMEL
  • Patent number: 12090540
    Abstract: A device and a method are provided for shaping sheet metal. The device is provided with a plurality of support and clamping elements which are designed to cooperate with one another so as to clamp the sheet metal for a shaping process by mechanically contacting the sheet metal and by holding, orienting, and/or positioning processes. A plurality of actuators are designed to orient and/or position the plurality of support and clamping elements. A controller for the actuators is designed to control the plurality of actuators for adjusting the orientation and/or position of the support and clamping elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank-Andreas Bauer, Robert Naeb, Rena Pech
  • Publication number: 20240287420
    Abstract: Compositions selected from detergents and cleaning agents and cosmetic agents are described. The compositions include biodegradable microcapsules including a core material and a shell. The shell includes at least one barrier layer and one stability layer. The barrier layer surrounds the core material. The stability layer includes at least one biopolymer, and is arranged on the outer surface of the barrier layer. An emulsion stabilizer is arranged at the transition between the barrier layer and the stability layer. Use of these agents is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Marc-Steffen SCHIEDEL, Stefan URLICHS, Manuela MATERNE, Hubert SMYREK, Christian GIESEN, Andreas GERIGK, Christian KIND, Claudia MEIER, Jeanette HILDEBRAND, Michael BIEDENBACH
  • Patent number: 12031261
    Abstract: A method and device for dispensing a fragrance composition in a household appliance during a cleaning cycle. The device is disposed inside the appliance and includes a first compartment with a detergent, and a second compartment with a fragrance composition. A change in a position of the device in the appliance triggers dispensing of a portion of the fragrance into the appliance. The device can contain computer instructions for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Ingo Hardacker, Slavoljub Barackov, Andreas Bauer, Frank Pessel
  • Publication number: 20240206467
    Abstract: An insecticidal composition includes fipronil in an amount of less than 0.1 wt. %, at least one surfactant, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and at least one arthropod attractant, wherein the insecticidal composition has a viscosity of more than about 50 centipoises. The insecticidal composition has improved stability and prevents migration of fipronil into plastic packaging over time, such that the composition retains more than about 90% of fipronil when stored in a plastic packaging for 3 months or more at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Piorkowski, David Anthony Reagan, Jordi Cortes Barea, Eduard Monsonis Guell, Elle Puigpelat Rubio, Andreas Bauer, Frank Pessel, Peter Schmiedel
  • Publication number: 20240145408
    Abstract: An electronic chip is disclosed. In one example, the electronic chip comprises a substrate comprising a central portion and an edge portion around at least part of the central portion. An active region is arranged in the central portion. A crack guiding structure combined with a crack stop structure is provided, both being arranged in the edge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Maria HEIDENBLUT, Michael GOROLL, Stefan KAISER, Sergey ANANIEV, Sabine BOGUTH, Gunther MACKH, Andreas BAUER, Georg Michael REUTHER
  • Patent number: 11964616
    Abstract: The technology includes a roof pod system for a vehicle configured to operate in one or more partly or fully autonomous self-driving modes. The roof pod system is arranged to sit above the roof of the vehicle, for instance at least 10-50 mm above the roof surface. The roof pod may be supported by a set of legs such as cross-rails. The roof pod system incorporates various sensors and related equipment to assist with self-driving operation. Some sensors may be arranged in the main housing of the roof pod, while others can be located in a dome-type structure extending above the main housing. A cabling harness assembly runs wiring and other links between the roof pod and the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Albert Shane, Andreas Bauer, Scott Cardimen, James Bellis, Jonathan Sive, Miklos Szentkiralyi, Joshua Newby
  • Publication number: 20230357502
    Abstract: Alkoxysilyl-terminated polymers having from 5-60% of ?-silyl groups and also having non-?-silyl groups can be stabilized by conventional water scavengers to produce rapid-curing room temperature vulcanizable one component silicone composition which are storage stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: WACKER CHEMIE AG
    Inventors: Volker STANJEK, Andreas BAUER, Lars ZANDER
  • Patent number: 11774395
    Abstract: A test element for electrochemically detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid is disclosed. The test element comprises at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode. The first electrode is designed as a working electrode and the second electrode is designed as a counter electrode. The test element comprises at least one capillary capable of receiving a sample of the body fluid. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on opposing sides of the capillary. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged such that during a capillary filling the first electrode and the second electrode are wetted simultaneously and at an equal rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc
    Inventors: Klaus Andreas Bauer-Espindola, Michael Marquant, Christine Nortmeyer, Reiner Stein
  • Publication number: 20230303008
    Abstract: The technology includes a roof pod system for a vehicle configured to operate in one or more partly or fully autonomous self-driving modes. The roof pod system is arranged to sit above the roof of the vehicle, for instance at least 10-50 mm above the roof surface. The roof pod may be supported by a set of legs such as cross-rails. The roof pod systems incorporates various sensors and related equipment to assist with self-driving operation Some sensors may be arranged in the main housing of the roof pod, while others can be located in a dome-type structure extending above the main housing. A cabling harness assembly runs wiring and other links between the roof pod and the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: WAYMO LLC
    Inventors: Albert Shane, Andreas Bauer, Scott Cardimen, James Bellis, Jonathan Sive, Miklos Szentkiralyi, Joshua Newby
  • Publication number: 20230286451
    Abstract: The system 100 can include: a vehicle platform 110; a vehicle interface 120; and/or any other suitable components. The system 100 can optionally include driver system 130, an auxiliary sensor payload 140, a logger 150, and/or any other suitable components. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate control of the vehicle platform based on driver inputs received at the vehicle interface. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate installation and/or operation of a driver system (e.g., such as an AI driver or autonomous agent; modular driver system) and/or an auxiliary sensor payload onboard the vehicle platform. However, the system 100 can have any other suitable functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas Bauer, Graham Doorley, Eric Canonge, Kyle Motter, Julian Lemus, Mengwei Campbell
  • Publication number: 20230266440
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a sensor unit with rotating housing and spoiler for enhanced airflow. An example device includes one or more sensors configured to sense one or more aspects of an environment surrounding the device. The device also includes a housing that at least partially surrounds the one or more sensors. The housing and the one or more sensors are configured to rotate about a shared axis. The housing includes an inlet configured to act as an air intake for an airflow through the housing. The airflow is configured to cool the one or more sensors while the one or more sensors are operating. Further, the device includes a spoiler positioned on or near the inlet. The spoiler is configured to increase an air pressure near the inlet or promote laminar flow near the inlet in order to promote the airflow through the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Rutvik Acharya, Simon Ellgas, Justin Andrade, Jun Hou, Andreas Bauer, Zhaokun Wang
  • Publication number: 20230183620
    Abstract: A composition may be or include detergents, cleaning agents, and cosmetic agents and include an emulsifier and biodegradable microcapsules. The biodegradable microcapsules may include a core material and a shell where the shell consists of at least one barrier layer and a stability layer. The barrier layer may surround the core material. The stability layer may include at least one biopolymer and be arranged on the outer surface of the barrier layer(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Marc-Steffen SCHIEDEL, Stefan URLICHS, Michael BIEDENBACH, Christian KIND, Andreas GERIGK, Manuela MATERNE, Hubert SMYREK, Christian GIESEN
  • Patent number: 11661569
    Abstract: A liquid detergent composition may have a continuous liquid phase and solid particles dispersed in the continuous phase. The continuous phase may be transparent or translucent. The solid particles may be made of a polymeric matrix material, have a diameter ranging from about 0.8 to about 8 mm, and may include a plurality of microcapsules. The plurality of microcapsules may be dispersed in the polymeric matrix material. The microcapsules may have a diameter ranging from about 4 to about 70 70 ?m. Use of and methods of use of such a liquid composition are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andre Haetzelt, Andreas Bauer, Noelle Wrubbel, Maren Menz
  • Patent number: 11643557
    Abstract: Curable alkoxysilyl-terminated polymers may be used for architectural coatings, particularly flat roofs, if specific HALS UV absorbants are included in the coating formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignees: WACKER CHEMIE AG, BASF SE
    Inventors: Volker Stanjek, Andreas Bauer, Michael Wandinger, Bernd Hoevel, Angelika Roser
  • Publication number: 20230099941
    Abstract: A composition may include microcapsules containing at least one odor-neutralizing agent, and agents may include such a composition. Furthermore, such compositions or agents may reduce malodors and/or be used for treating a surface, for treating room air, or for washing and/or caring for textiles using such compositions or agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Marc WEYHE, Erwan GUILMET, Rainer SORG, Madeline SCHEUER
  • Patent number: 11603048
    Abstract: The technology includes a roof pod system for a vehicle configured to operate in one or more partly or fully autonomous self-driving modes. The roof pod system is arranged to sit above the roof of the vehicle, for instance at least 10-50 mm above the roof surface. The roof pod may be supported by a set of legs such as cross-rails. The roof pod system incorporates various sensors and related equipment to assist with self-driving operation. Some sensors may be arranged in the main housing of the roof pod, while others can be located in a dome-type structure extending above the main housing. A cabling harness assembly runs wiring and other links between the roof pod and the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Albert Shane, Andreas Bauer, Scott Cardimen, James Bellis, Jonathan Sive, Miklos Szentkiralyi, Joshua Newby
  • Publication number: 20230021818
    Abstract: Washing and cleaning agents may include microcapsules comprising a core material where the core material may include at least one fragrance and a shell. The shell may consist of at least one first layer and one second layer with different chemical compositions. The shell may have a biodegradability, measured in accordance with OECD 301 F, of at least 40%. Such agents may be used for conditioning textiles or for cleaning textiles and/or hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Anneliese WILSCH-IRRGANG, Stefan URLICHS, Christian KIND, Jeanette HILDEBRAND, Klaus LAST, Claudia MEIER
  • Publication number: 20230002704
    Abstract: Washing and/or care articles may include a substrate containing polyvinyl alcohol and starch and one or more perfume compositions comprising fragrance precursor compounds. Furthermore, such articles may be used for washing, cleaning and/or care purposes, such as for textiles. A method for washing, caring for or conditioning textiles using such an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas BAUER, Frank JANSSEN, David MATULLA, Andreas GERIGK, Nadine BLUHM