Patents by Inventor Andreas Hoffmann
Andreas Hoffmann 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: 20240151075Abstract: The invention relates to a module component (100) for a movable part (201) of a vehicle (200), comprising: a support housing (10) for fastening the module component (100) to the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200), a key device (20) for actuating the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200), wherein the key device (20) comprises a key cap (21) configured to receive an activation action, in particular a touch and/or force, of a user, wherein an activation element (24) is arranged on the key cap (21) to be able to detect a presence and/or an activation action of the user, and an electronic device (30) for providing lighting functions and/or sensor functions when the movable part (201) of the vehicle (200) is actuated, wherein the electronic device (30) is fastened to the support housing (10), wherein the electronic device (30) comprises a sensor device (31, 32) for a presence detection and/or an activation action detection at the activation element (24), and wherein the electronic device (30) comprises atType: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Ingo Bott, Andreas Beck, Florian Knubben, Andreas Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20240145580Abstract: A field-effect transistor (FET) is described. The FET has a dielectric structure which includes a gate dielectric and a shielding dielectric. The shielding dielectric is thicker than the gate dielectric and adjoins or is spaced apart from the gate dielectric along a first lateral direction. A channel region of a first conductivity type adjoins a lower side of the gate dielectric. An auxiliary region of a second conductivity type adjoins the lower side of the gate dielectric and adjoins the channel region along a second lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Andreas Hoffmann
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Patent number: 11951668Abstract: A method and device for producing a monoaxially or biaxially stretched plastic film are disclosed in which in the intermediate space (Z) tapering in a wedge shape to the contact line between the melt film or plastic film and the roller jacket spaced apart therefrom or the roller surface spaced apart therefrom of the cooling roller, at least one device for preventing precipitation of condensate (K) in the intermediate space (Z) is used and is designed such that precipitation of condensate (a) on the underside of the melt film or plastic film facing the roller jacket (9) or on the roller jacket of the cooling roller is prevented, and/or a condensate (K) which has precipitated there evaporates or vaporises, and/or condensate disposed in the intermediate space is transported away, suctioned off, or blown out and/or runs out to the side.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: BRUCKNER MASCHINENBAU GmbHInventors: Thomas Knoche, Maximilian Armbruster, Andreas Hoffmann, Sebastian Frass, Heiko Krippner, Steffen Kuhnigk
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Patent number: 11946293Abstract: A door unlocking and/or door opening mechanism may have an actuating device that may have at least one actuating element, a housing, and at least one detection unit. The detection unit may have a sensor, a trigger element and an evaluation unit. The detection unit may be arranged in the housing. The actuating element may be arranged for an actuation outside the housing and in a region that is accessible from the outside. The trigger element may be arranged at a distance from the sensor in a locked state of the door unlocking and/or door opening mechanism. When the actuating element is actuated in the direction of the housing, to the actuating element deforms the trigger element. The sensor detects a change in the distance between the trigger element and the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Witte Automotive GmbHInventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Markus Herdering, Patrick Schlosser, Ralf Höhn
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Publication number: 20240085779Abstract: A method for qualifying a mask for use in lithography is proposed. The method includes the following steps: a provision of an apparatus for qualifying a mask, the apparatus comprising an optical system and an evaluation and control device; a detection of at least one first phase difference of light at the mask by use of the optical system and the evaluation and control device; loading the mask; detecting at least one second phase difference of light at the mask by use of the optical system and the evaluation and control device; and implementing a comparison of the first phase difference with the second phase difference by use of the evaluation and control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Renzo Capelli, Markus Koch, Tim Helbig, Sandro Hoffmann, Thomas Niederhausen, Grizelda Kersteen, Andreas Verch
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Patent number: 11916583Abstract: A supply system for at least one orthopedic technology component, which has at least one electronic and/or electrical device and has a supply connection and/or a radio device for receiving data and/or electrical energy. The supply system also includes a holder for the orthopedic technology component, which has a supply device, and which is compatible with the supply connection and/or the radio device, for supplying the orthopedic technology component with data and/or energy. The invention further relates to a system consisting of a supply system and an orthopedic technology device, and to a method for supplying the system with data and/or energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Alexander Pappe, Andreas Weigl-Pollack, Erik Albrecht-Laatsch, Michael Nolte, Robert Hoffmann, Robert Kaitan, Luis Sagmeister, Thomas Pauser, Andreas Schramel
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Publication number: 20230311401Abstract: A method and device for producing a monoaxially or biaxially stretched plastic film are disclosed in which in the intermediate space (Z) tapering in a wedge shape to the contact line between the melt film or plastic film and the roller jacket spaced apart therefrom or the roller surface spaced apart therefrom of the cooling roller, at least one device for preventing precipitation of condensate (K) in the intermediate space (Z) is used and is designed such that precipitation of condensate (a) on the underside of the melt film or plastic film facing the roller jacket (9) or on the roller jacket of the cooling roller is prevented, and/or a condensate (K) which has precipitated there evaporates or vaporises, and/or condensate disposed in the intermediate space is transported away, suctioned off, or blown out and/or runs out to the side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Thomas KNOCHE, Maximilian ARMBRUSTER, Andreas HOFFMANN, Sebastian FRASS, Heiko KRIPPNER, Steffen KUHNIGK
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Patent number: 11737453Abstract: A mobile vaccine carrier and method for operating the carrier. The carrier includes a housing having a lid preferably hinged to a base member, a vaccine storage member disposed within the housing and defining a storage space for a plurality of vaccine containers; and a cooling element disposed within the housing. The vaccine storage member further includes an inner container defining the storage space and having an inlet opening for placing and removing vaccine containers, a movable vaccine container holder and a cover member disposed on the lid. The vaccine container holder has an abutment portion abutting against an outer portion of the inner container so that the inlet opening is covered by the vaccine container holder and at least a part of the cover member protrudes into the storage space when the lid is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: B MEDICAL SYSTEMS S.A.R.L.Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Julien De Clercq, Eric Groenendaels
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Publication number: 20230250215Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane-reactive systems for producing pultrudates containing reinforcing fibers, and their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Richard Reithmeier, Andreas Hoffmann, Harald Rasselnberg, Heike Schmidt
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Patent number: 11712832Abstract: An improved method and an improved device for producing a monoaxially or biaxially stretched plastic film are distinguished, inter alia, by the following features: In the intermediate space (Z) tapering in a wedge shape to the contact line (111, 11?) between the melt film or plastic film (5, 5?) and the roller jacket (9) spaced apart therefrom or the roller surface (9?) spaced apart therefrom of the cooling roller (1, 1?), at least one device for preventing precipitation of condensate (K) in the intermediate space (Z) is used and is designed such that precipitation of condensate (a) on the underside (5a) of the melt film or plastic film (5, 5?) facing the roller jacket (9) or on the roller jacket (9) of the cooling roller (1, 1?) is prevented, and/or a condensate (K) which has precipitated there evaporates or vaporises, and/or condensate disposed in the intermediate space (Z) is transported away, suctioned off, or blown out and/or runs out to the side.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Brückner Maschinenbau GmbHInventors: Thomas Knoche, Maximilian Armbruster, Andreas Hoffmann, Sebastian Frass, Heiko Krippner, Steffen Kuhnigk
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Publication number: 20230091460Abstract: Cooling device 1, in particular a freezer 2, having a closable cooling space 3, an electrically operated cooling circuit, and preferably a cold storage pack 4, wherein the at least one closable cooling space 3 and the cold storage pack 4 can be cooled by the electrically operated cooling circuit. The cooling device has a power distributor 5 for distributing electrical power of at least one regenerative power source 6 to an electrically operated cooling circuit of the cooling device 1 and to at least one further electricity consuming device 7. In addition, the power distributor 5 has a control system with a computing unit 23, a memory 24 and priority logic. The priority logic is used to preferentially supply the electrically operated cooling circuit of the cooling device 1 with electricity if there is a lack of electrical power of the at least one regenerative power source 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: B MEDICAL SYSTEMS S.À.R.L.Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Manuel Godert
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Patent number: 11530852Abstract: Cooling device 1, in particular a freezer 2, having a closable cooling space 3, an electrically operated cooling circuit, and preferably a cold storage pack 4, wherein the at least one closable cooling space 3 and the cold storage pack 4 can be cooled by the electrically operated cooling circuit. The cooling device has a power distributor 5 for distributing electrical power of at least one regenerative power source 6 to an electrically operated cooling circuit of the cooling device 1 and to at least one further electricity consuming device 7. In addition, the power distributor 5 has a control system with a computing unit 23, a memory 24 and priority logic. The priority logic is used to preferentially supply the electrically operated cooling circuit of the cooling device 1 with electricity if there is a lack of electrical power of the at least one regenerative power source 6.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: B. Medical Systems S.a.r.l.Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Manuel Godert
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Patent number: 11447595Abstract: Pultrudate based on polyurethane and carbon fibers and the production and use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: COVESTRO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Dirk Wegener, Harald Rasselnberg, Andreas Hoffmann, Heike Schmidt, Renate Dellhofen
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Publication number: 20220268507Abstract: A passive cold storage container, notably a vaccine transport container, comprises: —a product storage compartment (11); —one or more ice-pack compartment(s) (14-17) arranged adjacent to the product storage compartment, the ice-pack compartment(s) being spaced from the product storage compartment by a thermal barrier (26-30); and —a thermally insulated envelope (18) surrounding the product storage compartment and the ice-pack compartment(s). The thermal barrier comprises a phase change material having a solid/liquid transition temperature which is ?1.0° C. and ?10° C. The configuration provides user-independent freeze-free protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: RENE GANSEN, Andreas HOFFMANN
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Patent number: 11371268Abstract: The disclosure relates to a motor vehicle lock with a lock mechanism and with a lock housing to receive the lock mechanism, wherein the lock mechanism comprises at least one activating lever which can swivel about a geometrical lever axis, wherein a bearing sleeve element is provided, on which the activating lever is radially mounted, wherein the activating lever is mounted on the bearing sleeve element axially at both sides and for this it is coupled to the bearing sleeve element by a bayonet fitting and in the process of installing the motor vehicle lock the activating lever and the bearing sleeve element can be premounted to form a separate unit by creating the bayonet fitting.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Brose Schliesssysteme GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ludger Graute, Roman Joschko, Andreas Hoffmann, Pan Ren
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Patent number: 11351904Abstract: Retention system for a load carrying container, comprising a retention portion arrangeable at or near a rear end of a load carrying container. The retention portion is pivotable between a first, raised position and a second, lowered position; and a drive element is used for moving the pivotable retention portion between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Metso Sweden ABInventors: Niclas Hällevall, Henrik Persson, Andreas Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20220169124Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery housing and to its use in electric vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Richard Reithmeier, Benedikt Kilian, Claudio Pauler, Dirk Bruening, Harald Rasselnberg, Andreas Hoffmann
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Patent number: 11332646Abstract: The present invention relates to hot melt adhesive compositions comprising ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer(s) and isothiazolinone fungicides according to formula (I). Such hot melt adhesives show improved fungus resistance and are thus particularly suited for applications where such properties are desirable, such as ventilation and air-conditioning systems and air filters. The invention further relates to the use of said hot melt adhesives in such ventilation and air-conditioning systems and air filters as well as for bonding, stabilizing and sealing of pleats, edge and frame bonding, or seam sealing of bag filters. Further encompassed are air filters comprising the hot melt adhesives and methods of their manufacture using the hot melt adhesives of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Bettina Becker, Andrea Hoffmann, Andre Kluth
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Patent number: 11292365Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle seat may have a first adjustable assembly, a second adjustable assembly, and an electric motor. The electric motor may be operatively connected both to an adjustment gearing of the first adjustable assembly as well as to an adjustment gearing of the second adjustable assembly by at least one output shaft. A motor support may be provided which receives the electric motor, and the motor support may be secured to the two adjustable assemblies via a respective adapter. The motor support may have a metal material as a single piece. The adapters may be made of a non-metal material. A method for assembling the adjusting device may include first securing the adapters to the respective paired adjustable assembly. The motor support may be connected to the adapters in an additional step.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Keiper Seating Mechanisms Co., Ltd.Inventors: Thorsten Schuermann, Andreas Hoffmann, Tamas Poczik, Ivica Stanic, Oliver Kuntz
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Publication number: 20220090419Abstract: A motor vehicle including a latch and a pawl, the latch is adjustable between an open position and a locked position, the pawl is adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position, a drive arrangement which, in an opening movement, adjusts an adjusting arrangement such that the adjusting arrangement raises the pawl, an actuating lever and a clutch arrangement arranged between the actuating lever and the pawl, in the disengaging state, the actuating stroke of the actuating lever is an idle stroke with regard to the raising of the pawl and in the engaging state, the pawl is able to be raised via the actuating stroke of the actuating lever, the adjusting arrangement with the opening movement, shifts the clutch arrangement from the disengaging state to the engaging state. An unlocking movement shifts the clutch arrangement from the disengaging state into the engaging state via the adjusting arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Brose Schließsysteme GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, WuppertalInventors: Ludger GRAUTE, Andreas HOFFMANN, Markus ZILLERT