Patents by Inventor Andreas Bernhard
Andreas Bernhard 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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Publication number: 20230364619Abstract: The present invention relates to a beta-component of a transfer system for a sterile isolation region, a sterile isolation region, an aseptic filling system, and a method of operating such a filling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Ulrich Krauß, Patrick Holl, Markus Ilgenfritz, Andreas Bernhard
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Publication number: 20230340086Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, such as immunoglobulins Y (IgY) antibodies that inhibit beta-lactamase activity, e.g., TEM-1 beta-lactamase, as well as related compositions and methods of use thereof to treat infections by lactam-based antibiotic bacteria that produce beta-lactamase that can degrade antibiotics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Christopher Roland Oelkrug, Andreas Bernhard Joachim Schubert
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Patent number: 11533126Abstract: A method comprises: receiving, from a communication channel, non-binary multilevel symbols that represent corresponding multibit labels each including at least a least-significant bit (LSB) and a most-significant bit (MSB), the non-binary multilevel symbols mapped to the multibit labels according to set-partition labeling, which partitions the non-binary multilevel symbols between a first set and a second set according to a first value and a second value of the LSB, respectively; digitizing the non-binary multilevel symbols to produce symbol samples; and performing Soft-Output-Viterbi (SOV) equalization of the non-binary multilevel symbols based on the symbol samples, to produce decoded symbol information corresponding to the non-binary multilevel symbols.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Stefan Helmut Müller-Weinfurtner, Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff
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Patent number: 11483076Abstract: Techniques are presented for mapping a digital data sequence into a signal point sequence for transmission. The signal point sequence belongs to a set of possible signal point sequences. In one example, a digital data sequence is received. Forbidden branch flags that forbid certain signal points in the possible signal points sequences are applied. The signal point sequence is selected from a subset of all the possible signal point sequences based on the digital data sequence. The subset is defined by the forbidden branch flags.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff, Stefan Helmut Müller-Weinfurtner
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Patent number: 11405256Abstract: Techniques are presented for receiving Quadrature Amplitude Modulated (QAM) symbols from a transmitter via a transmission path. In one example, a demodulator is configured to down-convert an incoming Radio Frequency (RF) signal to a baseband signal and convert the baseband signal to digital samples, and output the digital samples. A demapper is configured to receive the digital samples output from the demodulator and output data encoded in QAM symbols. The demapper is further configured to: determine from a constellation of QAM symbols a subset of QAM symbols that a digital sample from the demodulator may represent; apply an offset to each QAM symbol in the subset of QAM symbols of the constellation to result in a subset of offset QAM symbols; determine which QAM symbol in the subset of offset QAM symbols the digital sample most likely represents; and output data representing a determined QAM symbol.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff, Stefan Helmut Müller-Weinfurtner
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Publication number: 20220045895Abstract: Techniques are presented for receiving Quadrature Amplitude Modulated (QAM) symbols from a transmitter via a transmission path. In one example, a demodulator is configured to down-convert an incoming Radio Frequency (RF) signal to a baseband signal and convert the baseband signal to digital samples, and output the digital samples. A demapper is configured to receive the digital samples output from the demodulator and output data encoded in QAM symbols. The demapper is further configured to: determine from a constellation of QAM symbols a subset of QAM symbols that a digital sample from the demodulator may represent; apply an offset to each QAM symbol in the subset of QAM symbols of the constellation to result in a subset of offset QAM symbols; determine which QAM symbol in the subset of offset QAM symbols the digital sample most likely represents; and output data representing a determined QAM symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff, Stefan Helmut Müller-Weinfurtner
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Publication number: 20220045765Abstract: Techniques are presented for mapping a digital data sequence into a signal point sequence for transmission. The signal point sequence belongs to a set of possible signal point sequences. In one example, a digital data sequence is received. Forbidden branch flags that forbid certain signal points in the possible signal points sequences are applied. The signal point sequence is selected from a subset of all the possible signal point sequences based on the digital data sequence. The subset is defined by the forbidden branch flags.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff, Stefan Helmut Müller-Weinfurtner
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Patent number: 11184035Abstract: A decoder decodes a soft information input vector represented by an input vector that is binary and that is constructed from the soft information input vector. The decoder stores even parity error vectors that are binary and odd parity error vectors that are binary for L least reliable bits (LRBs) of the input vector. The decoder computes a parity check of the input vector, and selects as error vectors either the even parity error vectors or the odd parity error vectors based at least in part on the parity check. The decoder hard decodes test vectors, representing respective sums of the input vector and respective ones of the error vectors, based on the L LRBs, to produce codewords that are binary for corresponding ones of the test vectors, and metrics associated with the codewords. The decoder updates the soft information input vector based on the codewords and the metrics.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Mohammad Ali Sedaghat, Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff, Glenn Elliot Cooper
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Publication number: 20210317241Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a resin composition, in particular suitable for printing, a kit comprising components of the resin composition, printing methods, a polymer obtained by the printing methods, an article comprising or formed from the polymer, uses thereof, and a composition. The resin composition comprises at least one compound C1 having at least one terminal alkyne functional group; at least one compound C2 having at least two thiol functional groups; at least one compound C3 having at least one carbon-carbon double bond; at least one photoinitiator; and at least one stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Thomas GRIEßER, Matthias EDLER, Delara Gabriela HARTMANN, Andreas Bernhard OESTERREICHER
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Publication number: 20210288674Abstract: A decoder decodes a soft information input vector represented by an input vector that is binary and that is constructed from the soft information input vector. The decoder stores even parity error vectors that are binary and odd parity error vectors that are binary for L least reliable bits (LRBs) of the input vector. The decoder computes a parity check of the input vector, and selects as error vectors either the even parity error vectors or the odd parity error vectors based at least in part on the parity check. The decoder hard decodes test vectors, representing respective sums of the input vector and respective ones of the error vectors, based on the L LRBs, to produce codewords that are binary for corresponding ones of the test vectors, and metrics associated with the codewords. The decoder updates the soft information input vector based on the codewords and the metrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Mohammad Ali Sedaghat, Andreas Bernhard Bisplinghoff, Glenn Elliot Cooper
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Publication number: 20150039977Abstract: A method processes a data packet in a first sequence of disjoint original segments of the same length. The method includes modifying a first of the original segments of the first sequence by modifying one or more symbols therein. A start of the data packet is located in the first of the original segments and is positioned after a first digital data symbol therein. The method also includes modifying a last of the original segments of the first sequence by modifying one or more digital data symbols therein. An end of the data packet is located in the last of the original segments and is located before the last digital data symbol therein. The method also includes determining a remainder sequence by effectively performing a polynomial division on a second sequence of disjoint segments that are derived from the first sequence. Each segment of the second sequence corresponds to and is derived from one of the original segments of the first sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: ALCATEL LUCENTInventors: Adriaan J. De Lind Van Wijngaarden, Andreas Bernhard Zottmann
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Patent number: 8892983Abstract: A method processes a data packet in a first sequence of disjoint original segments of the same length. The method includes modifying a first of the original segments of the first sequence by modifying one or more symbols therein. A start of the data packet is located in the first of the original segments and is positioned after a first digital data symbol therein. The method also includes modifying a last of the original segments of the first sequence by modifying one or more digital data symbols therein. An end of the data packet is located in the last of the original segments and is located before the last digital data symbol therein. The method also includes determining a remainder sequence by effectively performing a polynomial division on a second sequence of disjoint segments that are derived from the first sequence. Each segment of the second sequence corresponds to and is derived from one of the original segments of the first sequence.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Adriaan J. De Lind Van Wijngaarden, Andreas Bernhard Zottmann
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Patent number: 8353916Abstract: A quick-release guide assembly for an external fixation system has a body with at least one hole and a handle portion with a handle bar. The device body comprises at least one extension having a first coupling portion. The handle comprises a complementary second coupling portion, wherein one coupling portion comprising a spring actuated locking pin, wherein an actuator knob is provided to release the locking pin. Therefore the coupling portion of the handle can be releasably attached to the guide body, enabling a quick change of device bodies having different oriented and arranged holes.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Stryker Trauma S.A.Inventors: Thomas Baumgartner, Andreas Bernhard
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Patent number: 8043053Abstract: A trim tab assembly includes first and second shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators and a trim tab substrate which provide elastic/plastic locking in response to an induced strain actuation.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft CorporationInventor: Andreas Bernhard
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Publication number: 20100153828Abstract: A method processes a data packet in a first sequence of disjoint original segments of the same length. The method includes modifying a first of the original segments of the first sequence by modifying one or more symbols therein. A start of the data packet is located in the first of the original segments and is positioned after a first digital data symbol therein. The method also includes modifying a last of the original segments of the first sequence by modifying one or more digital data symbols therein. An end of the data packet is located in the last of the original segments and is located before the last digital data symbol therein. The method also includes determining a remainder sequence by effectively performing a polynomial division on a second sequence of disjoint segments that are derived from the first sequence. Each segment of the second sequence corresponds to and is derived from one of the original segments of the first sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Adriaan J. De Lind Van Wijngaarden, Andreas Bernhard Zottmann
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Patent number: 7686837Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable orthopaedic device comprising a load-bearing element, such as a bone plate, for fixing elements, such as bone screws, that can be oriented polyaxially. The load-bearing element is equipped with at least one opening for the passage of the fixing elements. A two part insert is provided in the opening, the insert having an external form that complements the internal form of the receiving opening and permits the polyaxial rotation of the insert in the opening. The insert is equipped with a central bore for receiving the body of the fixing element. The first insert element part has a central inner hollow chamber, into which the second insert element part can be introduced.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Stryker Trauma S.A.Inventors: André Gasser, Christian Lutz, Thomas Baumgartner, Andreas Bernhard
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Patent number: 7632271Abstract: An external fixation device for the extension of the distance between two clamping members of an external fixator has a central internal rod and an outer hollow housing. The internal rod is movable axially. One end of the internal rod projects over the one end of the housing, and serves to fix the one clamping member. An adjusting member is provided disposed at the other end of the housing and is connected with internal rod and/or the outer hollow housing, whereby the axial position of the interior shaft can be adjusted in relation to the housing by means of rotation of the adjusting member. Furthermore, an adjusting knob is provided that can be detachably attached to the adjusting member with an essentially positive fit.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Stryker Trauma S.A.Inventors: Thomas Baumgartner, Andreas Bernhard
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Publication number: 20090162199Abstract: A trim tab assembly includes first and second shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators and a trim tab substrate which provide elastic/plastic locking in response to an induced strain actuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: Andreas Bernhard
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Patent number: 7532988Abstract: A method and system estimates a desired output signal waveform based on measured state parameters. A model training step generates a model by empirically obtaining measured signal waveforms corresponding to measured state parameters. Features, such as mode shapes and mode amplitudes, are extracted from the measured signals and stored in an estimation model along with coefficients of the model that correlate measured state parameters with the mode amplitudes. During part operation, the state parameters measured during operation are entered into the estimation model to obtain estimated features in a estimated signal waveform. The estimated features are then used to synthesize the estimated signal reflecting the actual operation of the operating part. The estimation model therefore allows estimation of an entire signal waveform from the state parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft CorporationInventors: Alexander I. Khibnik, Mauro Jorge Atalla, Alan M. Finn, Mark W. Davis, Jun Ma, James Cycon, Peter F. Horbury, Andreas Bernhard
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Publication number: 20070168157Abstract: A method and system estimates a desired output signal waveform based on measured state parameters. A model training step generates a model by empirically obtaining measured signal waveforms corresponding to measured state parameters. Features, such as mode shapes and mode amplitudes, are extracted from the measured signals and stored in an estimation model along with coefficients of the model that correlate measured state parameters with the mode amplitudes. During part operation, the state parameters measured during operation are entered into the estimation model to obtain estimated features in a estimated signal waveform. The estimated features are then used to synthesize the estimated signal reflecting the actual operation of the operating part. The estimation model therefore allows estimation of an entire signal waveform from the state parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Alexander Khibnik, Mauro Atalla, Alan Finn, Mark Davis, Jun Ma, James Cycon, Peter Horbury, Andreas Bernhard