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).
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Patent number: 12253168Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: KENDRION (VILLINGEN) GMBHInventors: Florian Schulz, Andreas Kammerer, Mikhail Revin, Rolf Hermann
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Publication number: 20230125252Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Aesculap AGInventors: Simon Miller, Jürgen Schneider, Andreas Kammerer, Thomas-Erwin Kahler
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Patent number: 11220935Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbHInventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
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Patent number: 10941678Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbHInventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Wolfram Maiwald, Harald Burkart, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
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Publication number: 20210003047Abstract: 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 tappetType: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbHInventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer, Pedro Marull-Kessler
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Publication number: 20210003046Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbHInventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
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Publication number: 20200308994Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbHInventors: Tsuneo Suzuki, Wolfram Maiwald, Harald Burkart, Michael Tischtschenko, Andreas Kammerer
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Publication number: 20190214209Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbHInventors: Rolf Hermann, Andreas Kammerer
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Patent number: 10069238Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
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Patent number: 9910815Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventors: Andreas Kammerer, Marco Zorcic
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Patent number: 9627801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
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Patent number: 8937251Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
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Patent number: 8937252Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventors: Michael Mayer-Rosa, Thomas Bayer, Andreas Kammerer
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Patent number: 8852604Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Pevion Biotech AGInventors: Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
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Patent number: 8496962Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Pevion Biotech, Ltd.Inventors: Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Andreas Kammer
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Patent number: 8367077Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Pevion Biotech, AGInventors: Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Christian Moser, Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Nicole Westerfeld, Silvia Rasi
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Publication number: 20120195962Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: PEVION BIOTECH AGInventors: Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
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Publication number: 20120164181Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Christian Moser, Andreas Kammer, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
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Publication number: 20110142912Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Christian Moser, Andreas Kammer, Rinaldo Zurbriggen
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Publication number: 20110045057Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Rinaldo Zurbriggen, Christian Moser, Silvia Rasi, Andreas Kammer, Mario Amacker, Nicole Westerfeld