Patents by Inventor Andreas Kammer

Andreas Kammer 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: 12253168
    Abstract: A vehicle park lock actuator is arranged in a longitudinal axis and has a movable actuating element which is movable into a first position and a second position. A locking slotted guide, and a locking element is held displaceably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and has a first surface and a second surface at a different distance from the longitudinal axis, and connected by a wedge surface with a gradient. The first surface is in operative contact with the locking element in the first position and a second surface is in operative contact with the locking element in the second position. At least the first surface and/or the second surface is inclined in relation to the wedge surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: KENDRION (VILLINGEN) GMBH
    Inventors: Florian Schulz, Andreas Kammerer, Mikhail Revin, Rolf Hermann
  • Publication number: 20230125252
    Abstract: A battery device for a medical instrument for supplying electric energy to instrument-internal electric equipment, preferably an electric motor, having: an electronic controller which is integrally formed with the battery for actuating the entire instrument-internal electric equipment, preferably on the basis of actuation signals from an operator; a plurality of functions including a corresponding sensor system; and an integrated intelligence at least consisting of a protection circuit, a motor controller, and a wireless communication interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Aesculap AG
    Inventors: Simon Miller, Jürgen Schneider, Andreas Kammerer, Thomas-Erwin Kahler
  • Patent number: 11220935
    Abstract: The application relates to an electromagnetic control device, in particular for adjusting camshafts or a camshaft section of an internal combustion engine, comprising: an energizable coil unit, via which, in an energized state, an armature mounted for movement along a longitudinal axis of the control device can be moved relative to a pole core between a retracted position and an extended position; at least one tappet, which is mounted for movement along the longitudinal axis and, in an extended position, interacts with the camshaft via a free end in order to adjust the camshaft and is connected at an inner end to the armature, wherein the tappet has a first diameter in the region of the free end and has a second diameter in the region of the inner end, and the first diameter is greater than the second diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
    Inventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
  • Patent number: 10941678
    Abstract: An adjusting device having at least one tappet assembly. The at least one tappet assembly comprises a tappet, at least one guide cylinder, and a pole core. The tappet is arranged in the guide cylinder in a movable manner along a longitudinal axis, and a non-magnetic connection socket is arranged between the guide cylinder and the pole core. The guide cylinder and the pole core are arranged at a distance to each other in the longitudinal axis by the connection socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
    Inventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Wolfram Maiwald, Harald Burkart, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
  • Publication number: 20210003047
    Abstract: The application relates to an electromagnetic control device, in particular for adjusting camshafts or a camshaft section of an internal combustion engine, comprising: an energizable coil unit via which, in the energized state, an armature mounted for movement along a longitudinal axis of the control device can be moved relative to a pole core between a retracted position and an extended position; a tappet which interacts with the armature and is mounted for movement along the longitudinal axis, having a free end, via which the tappet interacts with the camshaft in the extended position in order to adjust the camshaft; and an adapter, via which the control device can be fastened to a component, in particular to cylinder head cover, wherein the armature and the tappet are connected to each other for conjoint rotation, and the control device has a first bearing section inside the adapter for rotatable mounting of the tappet and a second bearing section outside of the adapter for rotatable mounting of the tappet
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
    Inventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer, Pedro Marull-Kessler
  • Publication number: 20210003046
    Abstract: The application relates to an electromagnetic control device, in particular for adjusting camshafts or a camshaft section of an internal combustion engine, comprising: an energizable coil unit, via which, in an energized state, an armature mounted for movement along a longitudinal axis of the control device can be moved relative to a pole core between a retracted position and an extended position; at least one tappet, which is mounted for movement along the longitudinal axis and, in an extended position, interacts with the camshaft via a free end in order to adjust the camshaft and is connected at an inner end to the armature, wherein the tappet has a first diameter in the region of the free end and has a second diameter in the region of the inner end, and the first diameter is greater than the second diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
    Inventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
  • Publication number: 20200308994
    Abstract: An adjusting device having at least one tappet assembly. The at least one tappet assembly comprises a tappet, at least one guide cylinder, and a pole core. The tappet is arranged in the guide cylinder in a movable manner along a longitudinal axis, and a non-magnetic connection socket is arranged between the guide cylinder and the pole core. The guide cylinder and the pole core are arranged at a distance to each other in the longitudinal axis by means of the connection socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
    Inventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Wolfram Maiwald, Harald Burkart, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
  • Publication number: 20190214209
    Abstract: An electromagnetic adjustment device, in particular for camshaft adjustment, having a plug housing made of insulating potting material, in which a stationary coil unit and a sensor unit are seated in a potted manner, which each have terminals electrically connected via electrical lines to contact pins protruding on the plug housing, and to an actuating unit, in which at least one axially movable armature is seated, which is axially movable upon energizing of the coil unit, for example, to interact with at least one tappet of a camshaft adjustment unit of a motor vehicle, where the terminals and the electrical lines of the coil unit and the sensor unit to the contact pins are embedded in the potting material of the plug housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Hermann, Andreas Kammerer
  • Patent number: 10069238
    Abstract: An electric cable includes at least one current line having first and second ends, including several wires, a first plug connector and at least one second plug connector arranged on the first and second ends, respectively. At least one plug connector includes a material having A) 98.0% to 99.8% by weight of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethane (PU), styrene-butadiene block copolymers (SBS), perfluorocarbons and mixtures thereof, and B) 0.2% to 2.0% by weight additives. The total of components A and B results in 100% by weight. A first connection nut and at least one second connection nut are arranged on the first and second plug connectors, respectively. At least one light source is arranged in a first plug connector and/or in a second plug connector and is configured in order to be supplied with electrical energy by at least one wire of the current line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Balluff GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
  • Patent number: 9910815
    Abstract: An IO-Link adapter (200) for connecting a field device to a master unit having an IO-Link interface (210), a field device interface (220) and a circuit arrangement (230) for converting the field device interface data into IO-Link interface data is characterized in that the IO-Link adapter (200) has fastening elements (240) for detachably fastening to the field device, wherein by fastening the IO-Link adapter (200) to the field device, coupling of the field device interface (220) of the IO-Link adapter (200) to an interface of the field device (120) simultaneously takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Balluff GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Kammerer, Marco Zorcic
  • Patent number: 9627801
    Abstract: An electric cable includes a current line having first and second ends, including several individually insulated wires, a first and at least one second plug connector on the first and second ends, respectively. A mutual coating surrounded by a perfluorocarbon and/or glass fiber outer casino surrounds all wire insulations. Each plug connector is insert molded with the outer casing. At least one plug connector includes a material having A) 98.0-99.8 weight % of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethane (PU), styrene-butadiene block copolymers (SBS), perfluorocarbons and mixtures thereof, and B) 0.2-2.0 weight % additives, with A and B totaling 100 weight %. A first and at least one second connection nut are arranged on the first and second plug connectors, respectively. A light source configured to be supplied with electrical energy by at least one wire is arranged in a first and/or second plug connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Balluff GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
  • Patent number: 8937251
    Abstract: An electric cable includes at least one power line having first and second ends, including multiple cores. Each core has a core insulation. All core insulations are enclosed by a common sheath. The core insulations and the sheath each include a material which is selected, independently of one another, from silicones, perfluorocarbons, cross-linked polyolefins, mica, glass fibers, ceramic fibers, and mixtures thereof. A first plug connector is arranged on the first end of the power line, and at least one second plug connector is arranged on the second end of the power line. The plug connectors each include a flame retardant containing polyurethane. A first connecting nut is arranged on the first plug connector, and at least one second connecting nut is arranged on the second plug connector. The connecting nuts each include a perfluorocarbon. A method uses the electric cable as a control line for a welding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Balluff GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
  • Patent number: 8937252
    Abstract: An electric cable includes at least one power line having first and second ends, including multiple cores. Each core has a core insulation. All core insulations are enclosed by a common sheath surrounded by an oversheath that includes a material selected from silicones, perfluorocarbons, mica, glass fibers, metal fibers, ceramic fibers, and mixtures thereof. A first plug connector is arranged on the power line first end. At least one second plug connector is arranged on the power line second end. Each plug connector is completely coated with the oversheath and includes a flame retardant containing polyurethane. A first connecting nut is arranged on the first plug connector At least one second connecting nut is arranged on a second plug connector. Each connecting nut includes a perfluorocarbon. The electric cable has high resistance to welding use conditions and may be used as a control line for a welding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Balluff GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
  • Patent number: 8852604
    Abstract: The present invention includes fusion peptides comprising fragments of the cancer-related protein Her2/neu, methods of preparing such fusion peptides, virosomes comprising such fusion peptides, and uses of such fusion peptides or virosomes for the prevention, treatment or amelioration of a cancer characterized by expression or over-expression of the Her2/neu protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Pevion Biotech AG
    Inventors: Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
  • Patent number: 8496962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel adjuvant system that generates an efficient immune response against antigens of various origins while reducing the risk of toxic side effects attendant to the use of known adjuvants. The novel adjuvant of the present invention comprises virosomes and allows antigenic molecules to be bound to or encapsulated in a variety of delivery vehicles which are easier to prepare for virosomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Pevion Biotech, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Andreas Kammer
  • Patent number: 8367077
    Abstract: The present invention relates to virosomes comprising hemagglutinin (HA) with improved fusion activity. Preferably, the HA comprised in said virosomes was derived from influenza virus produced in a cell line. The present invention also relates to compositions and a kit comprising the virosomes according to the invention. Further, the present invention relates to uses and methods involving said virosomes, as well as to a method for preparing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Pevion Biotech, AG
    Inventors: Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Christian Moser, Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Nicole Westerfeld, Silvia Rasi
  • Publication number: 20120195962
    Abstract: The present invention includes fusion peptides comprising fragments of the cancer-related protein Her2/neu, methods of preparing such fusion peptides, virosomes comprising such fusion peptides, and uses of such fusion peptides or virosomes for the prevention, treatment or amelioration of a cancer characterized by expression or over-expression of the Her2/neu protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: PEVION BIOTECH AG
    Inventors: Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
  • Publication number: 20120164181
    Abstract: The present invention includes a lipid vesicle. The invention further relates to a method of treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder involving administering such a lipid vesicle to an animal in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Christian Moser, Andreas Kammer, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
  • Publication number: 20110142912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a lipid vesicle for the preparation of a medicament. The invention further relates to a method of treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder involving administering such a lipid vesicle to an animal in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Christian Moser, Andreas Kammer, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
  • Publication number: 20110045057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to virosomes comprising hemagglutinin (HA) with improved fusion activity. Preferably, the HA comprised in said virosomes was derived from influenza virus produced in a cell line. The present invention also relates to compositions and a kit comprising the virosomes according to the invention. Further, the present invention relates to uses and methods involving said virosomes, as well as to a method for preparing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Christian Moser, Silvia Rasi, Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Nicole Westerfeld