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).

  • Publication number: 20110194791
    Abstract: A pull-out guide for furniture includes a guide rail configured to be mounted on a furniture body and at least one sliding rail displaceably mounted via rolling elements on the guide rail. The rolling elements are held in a rolling element cage, which cage includes a lubricant-containing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: PAUL HETTICH GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Peter Jahrling, Andreas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 7953633
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined. One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ashvin Mathew, Derrick Steven Bazlen, Jeffrey Blucher, Sylvester M. LaBlanc, Andreas Hoffmann, Gregg Robert Dingle, Brendan O'Meara
  • Publication number: 20110030767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic solar module, a process for the preparation thereof, and a device for generating electric energy employing such a solar module. The photovoltaic solar module has a wholly or partly surrounding frame of polyurethane which is characterized in that said frame has an elongation at break of at least 50%, a modulus of elasticity of at least 30 N/mm2 and a coefficient of thermal expansion of up to ?=80×10?6/K, the modulus of elasticity and the coefficient of thermal expansion each being measured parallel to the edges of the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Hubert Ehbing, Frank Schauseil, Andreas Hoffmann, Daniel Seidlitz
  • Publication number: 20100324880
    Abstract: Processor/memory co-exploration at multiple abstraction levels. An architecture description language (ADL) description of a processor/memory system is accessed. The ADL description models on one of a plurality of abstraction levels. The abstraction levels may include a functional (or bit-accurate) level and a cycle-accurate level. Further, a communication protocol for the processor/memory system is accessed. The communication protocol is formed from primitives, wherein a memory interface formed from the primitives is useable in simulation at the abstraction levels. A processor/memory simulation model is automatically generated from the description and description of the communication protocol. The processor/memory simulation model comprises a processor/memory interface comprising the primitives and based on the communication protocol. The memory interface allows simulation of the processor/memory on the appropriate abstraction level for the simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Gunnar Braun, Olaf Zorres, Achim Nohl, Andreas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 7788078
    Abstract: Processor/memory co-exploration at multiple abstraction levels. An architecture description language (ADL) description of a processor/memory system is accessed. The ADL description models on one of a plurality of abstraction levels. The abstraction levels may include a functional (or bit-accurate) level and a cycle-accurate level. Further, a communication protocol for the processor/memory system is accessed. The communication protocol is formed from primitives, wherein a memory interface formed from the primitives is useable in simulation at the abstraction levels. A processor/memory simulation model is automatically generated from the description and description of the communication protocol. The processor/memory simulation model comprises a processor/memory interface comprising the primitives and based on the communication protocol. The memory interface allows simulation of the processor/memory on the appropriate abstraction level for the simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunnar Braun, Olaf Zorres, Achim Nohl, Andreas Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20100206938
    Abstract: A process for working a contour on at least one workpiece using a robot includes positioning the workpiece relative to the robot; acquiring an actual position of the workpiece; acquiring a real course of the contour on the workpiece at predefined points using at least one sensor; and actuating the robot according to individual vectors so as to correct a robot motion during the working of the contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: ABB AG
    Inventors: Stefan Quandt, Andreas Hoffmann, Joerg Reger
  • Publication number: 20100209400
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods, nucleic acids and compositions in TAK1-mediated regulation of SMAD activity. Promotion of TAK1 interaction with MH2 domains in SMADs negatively regulates SMAD biological activity. BMP-mediated SMAD activity is subject to TAK1 effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Dan Gazit, Gadi Pelled, Gadi Turgeman, Andrea Hoffmann, Gerhard Gross, Claas Wodarczyk, Kristin Verschueren
  • Publication number: 20100108012
    Abstract: A moveable valve sealing body, especially a valve sealing body of a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine, exposed to hot gases and comprising a sealing area that can be applied to a valve seat ring, enabling good heat dissipation outside an oil-lubricated guiding means connected to the sealing body. For this purpose, such a sealing body is characterised in that at least one surface region of the sealing body, which region being exposed to the hot gases, up to maximally directly on the sealing region of this sealing body, is composed respectively of at least one first and one second material (1, 2), wherein the second material (2) overlaps the first material (1) in an externally heat-conducting manner and furthermore has a greater heat conductivity than the first material (1). The second material (2) is applied by means of a thermal spraying method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Christoph Beerens, Andreas Hoffmann, Christoph Luven
  • Publication number: 20090241040
    Abstract: A method and system for marking a location with a mobile device, uploading location information from the marked location to a location based service, creating a web page for the location information, and adding descriptive content to the web page pertaining to the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Samuli Mattila, Andreas Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20090134241
    Abstract: A painting machine having a spray head for painting an object, a pump for conveying paint from a paint container via a feed line to the spray head and back via a return line to the paint container, the feed and return lines connected to a solvent container with a solvent for flush cleaning the painting machine. The feed and return lines are connected to a disposal container for disposing of paint and solvent residues, and at their respective container-side end to a first and second controllable multiway valve for switching the feed and return lines to the paint container, solvent container or disposal container. The painting machine has a control device for controlling the multiway valve such that execution of the consecutive operations of disposal of the paint, filling with solvent, flushing out the painting machine, disposing of the solvent, refilling with paint and also further conveyance of the paint are automated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Andreas Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 7504099
    Abstract: This invention provides method for repairing, regenerating, treating, or inducing the repair of an injury, a defect or a condition of a connective tissue of a subject. This invention provides a method of regenerating, enhancing, inducing repair and/or development of connective tissue as a result of a defect, injury or condition of the connective tissue of a subject comprising the step of inserting an engineered cell which comprises a nucleic acid encoding a SMAD protein or variant thereof, so as to induce regeneration, repair and/or development of the connective tissue. This invention further provides methods of ex-vivo implantation of engineered cells into an injury, defect or condition of the connective tissue. This invention also provides a nucleic acid encoding a SMAD 8 protein variant, cells comprising such SMAD 8 variant, include mesenchymal stem cells, progenitor cells or cells derived from a connective tissue. Lastly, this invention provides SMAD 8 protein variant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Dan Gazit, Gadi Pelled, Gadi Turgeman, Andrea Hoffmann, Peter Eberle, Gerhard Gross
  • Patent number: 7373638
    Abstract: Translating to a hardware description language (HDL) from an architecture description language (ADL) is disclosed. An architecture description that is written in the ADL and has a hierarchical organization is received. Decoders are generated, described in the HDL, from the architecture description written in the ADL. Control signals are generated, described in the HDL, from the architecture description written in the ADL. The decoders are configured to output the control signals and the control signals are input to functional units in order to preserve the hierarchical organization of the architecture description written in the ADL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: CoWare, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Schliebusch, Andreas Hoffmann, Achim Nohl, Gunnar Braun, Heinrich Meyr
  • Patent number: 7369059
    Abstract: An electrical power distribution device such as a junction box or the like includes a status indicator that also serves not only to indicate the status of energization of a connector mounted in a first housing opening, but also to illuminate a translucent indicia-bearing plate mounted in second housing opening. The housing contains a chamber in which are mounted a light emitting diode that is energized simultaneously with the connector, and a light transmitting member that directs the light produced by the LED toward the second housing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Andreas Muhs, Hermann Krause, Jürgen Ziemke, Klaus Püschner, Michael Schnatwinkel, Ralf Schumacher, Stefan Reker, Stefan Schumann, Ulrike Klasing
  • Patent number: 7313773
    Abstract: Generating a simulator from an architecture description. A target architecture model described in an architecture description language (ADL) is accessed. The model comprises a semantic representation of an instruction set for the target architecture. The semantic representation is translated to a behavioral representation. The simulator is automatically generated from the behavioral representation. A compiler may also be generated from the semantic representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: CoWare, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunnar Braun, Achim Nohl, Jianjiang Ceng, Andreas Hoffmann, Rainer Leupers
  • Publication number: 20070197457
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods, nucleic acids and compositions in TAK1-mediated regulation of SMAD activity. Promotion of TAK1 interaction with MH2 domains in SMADs negatively regulates SMAD biological activity. BMP-mediated SMAD activity is subject to TAK1 effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Dan Gazit, Gadi Pelled, Gadi Turgeman, Andrea Hoffmann, Gerhard Gross, Claas Wodarczyk, Kristin Verschueren
  • Publication number: 20070172590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ballast which have a high stability and a long service life and to a process for the production of ballast. These ballast are suitable for railway track laying and road construction and dike systems used for example in costal protection. These ballast comprise ballast stones and polyurethane foams based on a reaction mixture of selected polyisocyanates and selected compounds with isocyanate-reactive groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Heinz-Dieter Ebert, Bert Klesczewski
  • Patent number: 7218507
    Abstract: A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a voltage source a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation, characterized by the provision of an illuminating field that illuminates the addressing switches and/or the changeover switches of the distributor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Weidmüller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Reker, Andreas Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20070066788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved gel masses prepared from a reaction mixture of NCO prepolymers and selected compounds containing groups reactive towards isocyanate groups. This invention is also directed to a process for the production of these gel masses and to the production of pressure-distributing elements comprising these gel masses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Heinz-Dieter Ebert
  • Publication number: 20070040698
    Abstract: An electrical power distribution device such as a junction box or the like includes a status indicator that also serves not only to indicate the status of energization of a connector mounted in a first housing opening, but also to illuminate a translucent indicia-bearing plate mounted in second housing opening. The housing contains a chamber in which are mounted a light emitting diode that is energized simultaneously with the connector, and a light transmitting member that directs the light produced by the LED toward the second housing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Andreas Muhs, Hermann Krause, Jurgen Ziemke, Klaus Puschner, Michael Schnatwinkel, Ralf Schumacher, Stefan Reker, Stefan Schumann, Ulrike Klasing
  • Publication number: 20060224429
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined. One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ashvin Mathew, Derrick Bazlen, Jeffrey Blucher, Sylvester LaBlanc, Andreas Hoffmann, Gregg Dingle, Brendan O'Meara