Patents by Inventor Andrea Seger
Andrea Seger 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: 10733203Abstract: The disclosure includes a method and a system for the distributed storing of information in a plant of process automation having a plurality of field devices, the method including: reading data in the form of data bit sequences, both from a first field device as well as also from at least a second field device, by a logic unit; combining at least a first data bit sequence read from the first field device with at least a second data bit sequence read from the second field device by means of an XOR function executed by the logic unit for forming a first check bit sequence, wherein in the check bit sequence each position corresponds to an XOR operation of the corresponding locations of the first and second data bit sequences; and storing the check bit sequence in a third field device.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KGInventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Patent number: 10406514Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a substrate including a carbon-heteroatom double bond, the process including the step of reacting the substrate with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst is a complex of formula (I): R1-10, A and Hal are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the complex of formula (I) and intermediates thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Alan Dyke, Damian Mark Grainger, Jonathan Alan Medlock, Hans Guenter Nedden, Jacques Jean Marie Le Paih, Stephen James Roseblade, Andreas Seger, Vilvanathan Sivakumar, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa
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Patent number: 10379722Abstract: A method for creating a preference menu for a field device is described, wherein the field device can be parameterized and configured by means of a large number of parameters. The method involves compiling a device specification for the field device indicated by the customer for an order and, optionally, further customer specifications as a preference menu, which incorporates a selection of preferred parameters, which are particularly relevant to the respective device specification for the field device, and storing the preference menu with a selection of preferred parameters in a memory of the field device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: ENDRESS+HAUSER SE+CO.KGInventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Publication number: 20180290133Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a substrate including a carbon-heteroatom double bond, the process including the step of reacting the substrate with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst is a complex of formula (I): R1-10, A and Hal are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the complex of formula (I) and intermediates thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Alan DYKE, Damian Mark GRAINGER, Jonathan Alan MEDLOCK, Hans Guenter NEDDEN, Jacques Jean Marie LE PAIH, Stephen James ROSEBLADE, Andreas SEGER, Vilvanathan SIVAKUMAR, Antonio ZANOTTI-GEROSA
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Publication number: 20180089231Abstract: The disclosure includes a method and a system for the distributed storing of information in a plant of process automation having a plurality of field devices, the method including: reading data in the form of data bit sequences, both from a first field device as well as also from at least a second field device, by a logic unit; combining at least a first data bit sequence read from the first field device with at least a second data bit sequence read from the second field device by means of an XOR function executed by the logic unit for forming a first check bit sequence, wherein in the check bit sequence each position corresponds to an XOR operation of the corresponding locations of the first and second data bit sequences; and storing the check bit sequence in a third field device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Patent number: 9811409Abstract: A method for maintaining the functional ability of a field device of automation technology, wherein the method comprises the following steps: monitoring the field device for at least one achieved parameter change (?nx), wherein the parameter change (?nx) converts an old parameter set (nx-1) into a new parameter set (nx), storing all parameter changes (?nx) achieved in the field device in a parameter change history, monitoring the field device for an occurring malfunction (F); and, performing a remediation measure, wherein the parameter change history and/or a parameter to malfunction, linking element is accessed for remediating the malfunction occurring in the field device.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Patent number: 9578446Abstract: A method for wireless data transmission between first and second transmission participants, wherein for wireless data transmission between the first and second participants alternately a first protocol and a second protocol are used, wherein the first protocol serves for unidirectional data transmission and the second protocol for bidirectional data transmission.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Marc Baret, Eric Birgel, Julien Fischer, Martine Lefebvre, Andrea Seger, Mathieu Weibel
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Publication number: 20160271599Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a substrate including a carbon-heteroatom double bond, the process including the step of reacting the substrate with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst is a complex of formula (I): R1-10, A and Hal are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the complex of formula (I) and intermediates thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Alan Dyke, Damian Mark Grainger, Jonathan Alan Medlock, Hans Guenter Nedden, Jacques Jean Marie Le Paih, Stephen James Roseblade, Andreas Seger, Vilvanathan Sivakumar, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa
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Patent number: 9416100Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a substrate comprising a carbon-heteroatom double bond, the process comprising the step of reacting the substrate with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst is a complex of formula (I): R1-10, A and Hal are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the complex of formula (I) and intermediates thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Alan Dyke, Damian Mark Grainger, Jonathan Alan Medlock, Hans Guenter Nedden, Jacques Jean Marie Le Paih, Stephen James Roseblade, Andreas Seger, Vilvanathan Sivakumar, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa
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Patent number: 9398097Abstract: A method for servicing a field device of process automation technology. The data exchanged between the field device and a servicing program is by means of at least one protocol, which has basic commands, via which basic functions of the field device can be invoked. Each field device which is compatible with the protocol has these basic functions available to it, and wherein only basic commands of the protocol are used to transfer data between the servicing program and the field device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: ENDRESS + HAUSER GMBH + CO. KGInventors: Marc Baret, Eric Birgel, Julien Fischer, Martine Lefebvre, Andrea Seger, Mathieu Weibel
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Publication number: 20160041743Abstract: A method for creating a preference menu for a field device is described, wherein the field device can be parameterized and configured by means of a large number of parameters. The method involves compiling a device specification for the field device indicated by the customer for an order and, optionally, further customer specifications as a preference menu, which incorporates a selection of preferred parameters, which are particularly relevant to the respective device specification for the field device, and storing the preference menu with a selection of preferred parameters in a memory of the field device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Patent number: 9106532Abstract: A method for updating device descriptions for field devices in process automation technology by loading the required descriptions from an external server (S), by means of an application program, into a controller (for example, PC1; PC2).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: ENDRESS + HAUSER GMBH + CO. KGInventors: Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein
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Publication number: 20150149811Abstract: A method for maintaining the functional ability of a field device of automation technology, wherein the method comprises the following steps: monitoring the field device for at least one achieved parameter change (?nx), wherein the parameter change (?nx) converts an old parameter set (nx-1) into a new parameter set (nx), storing all parameter changes (?nx) achieved in the field device in a parameter change history, monitoring the field device for an occurring malfunction (F); and, performing a remediation measure, wherein the parameter change history and/or a parameter to malfunction, linking element is accessed for remediating the malfunction occurring in the field device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Publication number: 20150113180Abstract: A method for servicing a field device having a first wireless transmission module, preferably a transponder. An adapter is provided, which has a corresponding second wireless transmission module, preferably a reading device, for querying the transponder. The field device has, furthermore, a first communication interface for communication via a fieldbus, preferably a wired fieldbus, wherein the adapter has a second communication interface likewise for communication via the fieldbus, preferably a wired fieldbus. Data stored in a memory unit of the field device are wirelessly retrieved and transmitted to the adapter by means of the first transmission module and by means of the second transmission module, wherein the adapter is connected with a service device, and wherein by means of the retrieved data a connection is established between the field device and the service device via the field bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Marc Baret, Eric Birgel, Julien Fischer, Martine Lefebvre, Andrea Seger, Mathieu Weibel
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Publication number: 20140357903Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a substrate including a carbon-heteroatom double bond, the process including the step of reacting the substrate with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst is a complex of formula (I): R1-10, A and Hal are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the complex of formula (I) and intermediates thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYInventors: Alan DYKE, Damian Mark GRAINGER, Jonathan Alan MEDLOCK, Hans Guenter NEDDEN, Jacques Jean Marie LE PAIH, Stephen James ROSEBLADE, Andreas SEGER, Vilvanathan SIVAKUMAR, Antonio ZANOTTI-GEROSA
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Publication number: 20140308896Abstract: A method for wireless data transmission between first and second transmission participants, wherein for wireless data transmission between the first and second participants alternately a first protocol and a second protocol are used, wherein the first protocol serves for unidirectional data transmission and the second protocol for bidirectional data transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Marc Baret, Eric Birgel, Julien Fischer, Martine Lefebvre, Andreas Seger, Mathieu Weibel
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Patent number: 8735583Abstract: Methods of making a chiral phosphorus compound of formula (X) are disclosed: wherein R1, R2, R3 are chiral or achiral groups selected from the list consisting of substituted or unsubstituted straight-chain, branched-chain or cyclic aliphatic or aromatic groups and in which the pair R1/R2 may be interconnected to form a ring.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Co.Inventors: Brian Adger, Alan Dyke, Giancarlo Francio, Frederick Ernest Hancock, Walter Leitner, Thomas Pullmann, Andreas Seger, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa
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Patent number: 8554966Abstract: A method for data exchange via a bus system, wherein an amount of data determined for data exchange is composed of a plurality of data packets, which data packets are to be transmitted in a predetermined sequence from a second participant of the bus system to a first participant of the bus system, wherein, for data exchange, a first data query is sent from the first participant to the second participant, and wherein, as a reply to the first data query, a first data packet is sent from the second participant to the first participant. Especially after the first participant has received the first data packet, a second data query is sent from the first participant to the second participant via the bus system, and as a reply to the second data query, a second data packet is sent from the second participant to the first participant. The second data packet is either the first data packet or a data packet following the first data packet in the predetermined sequence.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Markus Kilian, Andrea Seger, Bert Von Stein, Christian Wandrei
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Patent number: 8404843Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chiral phosphorus compounds which can be readily prepared from quinoline derivatives as inexpensive starting compounds and have the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 are chiral or achiral organic residues which are derived from substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain or cyclic aliphatic or aromatic groups and which, in the case of the pairs R1/R2 and R4/R5, may be interconnected. Further, the invention relates to methods for the synthesis of chiral phosphorus compounds of general formula (I) and their use as catalyst components in processes for the preparation of optically active products.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Brian Adger, Alan Dyke, Giancarlo Francio, Frederick Ernest Hancock, Walter Leitner, Thomas Pullmann, Andreas Seger, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa
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Publication number: 20130054765Abstract: A method for servicing a field device of process automation technology. The data exchanged between the field device and a servicing program is by means of at least one protocol, which has basic commands, via which basic functions of the field device can be invoked. Each field device which is compatible with the protocol has these basic functions available to it, and wherein only basic commands of the protocol are used to transfer data between the servicing program and the field device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Marc BARET, Eric BIRGEL, Julien FISCHER, Martine LEFEBVRE, Andrea SEGER, Mathieu WEIBEL