Patents by Inventor Andreas Kraus

Andreas Kraus 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: 20250085233
    Abstract: Method for inspecting containers, wherein a fitting is applied to at least one surface region of an outer wall of a container, wherein this fitting has at least one carrier-free fitting element and preferably a plurality of fitting elements which are at least partially not connected to one another. The surface region fitted with this at least one fitting element or with these fitting elements is inspected by an inspection device and at least one characteristic value is output which is characteristic of at least one property that is characteristic of the first fitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Alexander Hewicker, Anton Niedermeier, Stefan Piana
  • Publication number: 20240227673
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing and a mounting bracket connected to the housing. A mounting member extends between a member first end configured to attach to an overhead structure of the vehicle and a connection end connected to the mounting bracket. A tether includes a first end connected to the mounting bracket. The tether extends at least partially through a hollow interior of the mounting member to a second end that is configured to attach to the overhead structure of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander K. Stapf, Andreas Kraus
  • Publication number: 20240190344
    Abstract: A windshield mount for a rearview mirror assembly includes a supporting ring that defines an outer supporting perimeter and an inner supporting perimeter. The inner supporting perimeter defines an aperture. A button defines an outer button perimeter and the button is located in the aperture. A space is defined between the inner supporting perimeter and the outer button perimeter. An adhesive is within the space to secure the supporting ring to the button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Alexander K. Stapf
  • Patent number: 11946200
    Abstract: A stranding machine is provided for producing a cord from a plurality of wires, preferably metal wires. The stranding machine has a stranding device for stranding the wires, including at least one rotatably mounted deflecting roller for deflecting the cord and at least one guide device for guiding the cord. The guide device is arranged in such a way that the cord can be guided on a straight line from the guide device to the deflecting roller in such a way that the cord is pressed against a first flank of the deflecting roller. As the cord is deflected by the deflecting roller, the cord moves from the first flank into the roller base of the deflecting roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jurgen Kohl, Mathias Schmidt, Helmut Lammermann, Andreas Kraus
  • Publication number: 20240092523
    Abstract: A method for the production monitoring of a labeling machine, and a labeling machine for labeling containers, comprising a transport means for continuously supplying the containers, at least one labeling assembly for transferring labels to the containers, and at least one glue reservoir unit for continuously supplying glue for fastening the labels to the containers, is described. Accordingly, the filling state of the glue reservoir unit and a machine performance of the transport means and/or of the labeling assembly are continuously measured and, on this basis, at least one remaining running time is calculated, which indicates how long labeling can still be carried out, at the filling state, in the case of an assumed further course of machine performance. The output of the remaining running time facilitates continuous production planning and enables efficient personnel use for the required replenishment of consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Stefan Scherl, Bernhard Domeier, Veronika Tesar, Andreas Ketterl, Andreas Kraus
  • Patent number: 11878375
    Abstract: A clamping apparatus for clamping shaped parts which are welded along a welding contour by irradiation with a laser beam, includes a first clamping plate used as a holder for a first shaped part, a second clamping plate which is designed to apply a clamping force to the first shaped part and a second shaped part arranged thereon, an outer clamping jaw including a recess and an inner clamping jaw arranged in the recess, which together form the second clamping plate, a passage gap for the laser beam formed in sections between the outer clamping jaw and the inner clamping jaw, and one or more fastening elements which connect the outer clamping jaw with the inner clamping jaw in sections and which bridge the passage gap; and further includes a mirror element arranged such that the laser beam is reflected onto a section of the welding contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: EVOSYS LASER GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wetter, Andreas Kraus, Kreshnik Ahmeti
  • Patent number: 11075554
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor (2) for a permanent magnet synchronous machine, comprising a laminated core (6) arranged on a shaft (4) extending in the axial direction (A), a plurality of poles (14) being arranged around the periphery of the laminated core, wherein at least one magnet (10) is provided per pole. In order to ensure particularly good prevention against slipping of the magnets, pole gap rods (12) are positioned between the poles (14) in such a way that, in the peripheral direction, each magnet (10) is applied, by a first side (16a) and an opposing second side (16b), to a respective pole gap rod (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Daniel Angler, Michael Bzdziuch, Rainer Eckert, Andreas Kraus, Jürgen Seufert
  • Patent number: 11031683
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an interior surface, an interior cavity at least partially bounded by the interior surface, and an open side. The assembly further includes a control module coupled within the interior of the main housing, a mirror coupled over the open side of the main housing, and an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and positioned within the interior cavity of the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
  • Patent number: 10994659
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an exterior surface, an interior, and an open side, the exterior surface having a recess therein. The assembly also includes a control module coupled within the interior of the housing, a mirror coupled over the open end of the housing, and a communication module. The communication module includes an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and an antenna housing at least partially enclosing the antenna and coupled within the recess of the exterior surface of the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
  • Patent number: 10974650
    Abstract: A rearview assembly includes a rearview device having at least one of a display and an electro-optic element. A mount is pivotally coupled with the rearview device. The mount includes a receiving aperture for receiving an installation tool. A mounting button is operably coupled with a vehicle and is configured to engage the mount, wherein during installation, the installation tool is used to rotate the mount into engagement with the mounting button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kremkow, Andreas Kraus, Blake R. Adams, Sebastien C. Jaeger, Alexander K. Stapf, Jeremy J. Samora
  • Patent number: 10899082
    Abstract: An inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material having at least one layer of metal foil is disclosed. The inductor coil can be configured to induce an alternating current in the at least one layer of metal foil for inductive heating of the packaging material. In some embodiments, the inductor coil comprises a base layer material and a top layer material bonded to the base layer material to form an irreversible bonding interface comprising a mixture of the base layer material and the top layer material. An induction sealing device comprising at least one inductor coil and a method of manufacturing an inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Karl Israelsson, Fabio Massaccesi, Jonas Christoffersson, Emil Johannesson, Uwe Dreissigacker, Andreas Kraus, Magnus Råbe
  • Publication number: 20210001390
    Abstract: A stranding machine is provided for producing a cord from a plurality of wires, preferably metal wires. The stranding machine has a stranding device for stranding the wires, including at least one rotatably mounted deflecting roller for deflecting the cord and at least one guide device for guiding the cord. The guide device is arranged in such a way that the cord can be guided on a straight line from the guide device to the deflecting roller in such a way that the cord is pressed against a first flank of the deflecting roller. As the cord is deflected by the deflecting roller, the cord moves from the first flank into the roller base of the deflecting roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jurgen Kohl, Mathias Schmidt, Helmut Lammermann, Andreas Kraus
  • Patent number: 10710763
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed for a labeling machine for labeling containers, such as bottles in the beverage-processing industry. In one example, a labeling machine includes at least one machine unit which in operation can treat containers (e.g., label the containers), and a movable protective element which separates at least part of the machine unit from an associated environment. The protective element comprises a handle for moving the protective element, and the handle comprises a pushbutton for locking and/or unlocking. The pushbutton, when actuated, selectively releases and/or blocks the movement of the protective element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: KRONES AG
    Inventors: Oliver Potempa, Andreas Kraus, Stefan Scherl
  • Patent number: 10703524
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a glue supply device for a labeling unit with a glue printer, comprising: a storage tank for glue, a supply line for supplying glue from the storage tank to the glue printer, a continuously delivering glue pump which is embodied to deliver glue from the storage tank into the supply line, and a hydropneumatic reservoir for the glue, wherein the hydro-pneumatic reservoir is arranged at the supply line upstream of the glue printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: KRONES AG
    Inventors: Georg Gertlowski, Stefan Poeschl, Josef Scheck, Florian Habersetzer, Heinrich Bielmeier, Robert Scheibenpflug, Alexander Feigl, Andreas Kraus, Dennis Baumann
  • Publication number: 20200164597
    Abstract: An inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material having at least one layer of metal foil is disclosed. The inductor coil can be configured to induce an alternating current in the at least one layer of metal foil for inductive heating of the packaging material. In some embodiments, the inductor coil comprises a base layer material and a top layer material bonded to the base layer material to form an irreversible bonding interface comprising a mixture of the base layer material and the top layer material. An induction sealing device comprising at least one inductor coil and a method of manufacturing an inductor coil for induction welding of a packaging material is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Karl Israelsson, Fabio Massaccesi, Jonas Christoffersson, Emil Johannesson, Uwe Dreissigacker, Andreas Kraus, Magnus Råbe
  • Publication number: 20200047670
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an exterior surface, an interior, and an open side, the exterior surface having a recess therein. The assembly also includes a control module coupled within the interior of the housing, a mirror coupled over the open end of the housing, and a communication module. The communication module includes an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and an antenna housing at least partially enclosing the antenna and coupled within the recess of the exterior surface of the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
  • Patent number: 10479277
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an exterior surface, an interior, and an open side, the exterior surface having a recess therein. The assembly also includes a control module coupled within the interior of the housing, a mirror coupled over the open end of the housing, and a communication module. The communication module includes an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and an antenna housing at least partially enclosing the antenna and coupled within the recess of the exterior surface of the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger
  • Publication number: 20190176701
    Abstract: A rearview assembly includes a rearview device having at least one of a display and an electro-optic element. A mount is pivotally coupled with the rearview device. The mount includes a receiving aperture for receiving an installation tool. A mounting button is operably coupled with a vehicle and is configured to engage the mount, wherein during installation, the installation tool is used to rotate the mount into engagement with the mounting button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kremkow, Andreas Kraus, Blake R. Adams, Sebastien C. Jaeger, Alexander K. Stapf, Jeremy J. Samora
  • Patent number: 10211711
    Abstract: A rotor of an electric machine includes a plurality of permanent magnets arranged on an exterior of the rotor, and a bandage tape wound around the permanent magnets for fixing the permanent magnets in place. The bandage tape includes a first tape end, which is fastened to a surface of at least one permanent magnet, and a second tape end, which is an end of an outermost tape section of the bandage tape and is fastened to a tape section of the bandage tape disposed below the outermost tape section. The bandage tape is wound around the permanent magnets with a prestress such that in a region of each permanent magnet, at least one tape section of the bandage tape has a predeterminable minimum prestress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rainer Eckert, Andreas Kraus
  • Publication number: 20180277940
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a main housing defining an interior surface, an interior cavity at least partially bounded by the interior surface, and an open side. The assembly further includes a control module coupled within the interior of the main housing, a mirror coupled over the open side of the main housing, and an antenna electrically coupled with the control module and positioned within the interior cavity of the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Kraus, Christopher J. Koleszar, Sebastien C. Jaeger