Patents by Inventor Andreas Thomas

Andreas Thomas 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: 20240303431
    Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein are directed to improving existing technologies by generating a natural language sequence, which is a candidate for a first person to utter or not utter at least partially responsive to and based on a detected natural language utterance of a second person. A first score indicative of customer satisfaction is determined based on the content of the detected natural language utterance and learning patterns or associations within historical transcripts between, for instance, a customer and a customer service agent. Based on the level of customer satisfaction, the natural language sequence is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Srikanth Reddy ANNADI, Yuen-Ping CHAN, Andreas Thomas Hindman, Jim SONG, Sabitha VIKRAM
  • Patent number: 12030991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer film (P) contacting at least one copolyamide. The copolyamide is prepared by polymerizing a first monomer mixture (M1), containing at least one C4-C12 dicarboxylic acid and at least one C4-C12 diamine, and a second monomer mixture (M2) containing at least one C32-C40 dimer acid and at least one C4-C12 diamine. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the polymer film (P) and to the use of the polymer film (P) for high-temperature applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Rolf Minkwitz, Andreas Thomas Haedler
  • Publication number: 20240073107
    Abstract: Computerized systems and methods are provided that utilize a machine learning model to predict anomalies for a radio access network site device and taking corrective action. After a radio access network site device has received a software update, key performance indicators are extracted from the data from the radio access network site device. The key performance indicators are utilized with an anomaly risk model to determine if one or more of the key performance indicators exceeds a baseline threshold for the one or more radio access network devices. Responsive to the one or more key performance indicators exceeding a baseline threshold, a corrective action is initiated modifying the one or more radio access network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Timur Kochiev, Ariz Jacinto, Xiao Zhang, Mana Mehraein, Andreas Thomas Hindman
  • Publication number: 20230374195
    Abstract: Spent polyurethanes are returned to the value chain by hydrogenating the spent polyurethanes in a hydrogen atmosphere in the presence of at least one homogeneous transition metal catalyst complex, wherein the transition metal is selected from metals of groups 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the periodic table of elements according to IUPAC, to obtain a polyamine and a polyol. The hydrogenation is carried out at a reaction temperature of at least 120° C. in a non-reducible solvent having a dipole moment of 10-1030 C·m or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Schaub, Paul Neumann, Mona Al Batal, A. Stephen K. Hashmi, Wei Zhou, Andreas Thomas Haedler, Markus Schuette, Viktoriia Zubar
  • Patent number: 11686423
    Abstract: A tool for disassembling and assembling bearings which support an engine mounting frame of an internal combustion engine, is mounted on a base, a bearing having opposing metal securing plates and a resiliently deformable damping element extending between the securing plates, said tool comprising opposing, parallel mounting plates, each mounting plate being mountable on a securing plate of a bearing to be dissassembled or assembled, and comprising a turnbuckle, via which the opposing mounting plates are operatively connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS SE
    Inventor: Andreas Thoma
  • Publication number: 20220315738
    Abstract: Described herein is a thermoplastic molding composition, including A) from 10 to 99.99% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, B) from 0.01 to 20% by weight of at least one carbazole compound selected from substituted and unsubstituted carbazole and organic compounds containing at least one chemically bonded substituted or unsubstituted carbazole residue, and C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Tina Elisabeth Weller, Andreas Thomas Haedler, Peter Eibeck, Jens Cremer, Rebecca Sure, Peter Deglmann, Erik Gubbels, Martina Schoemer
  • Patent number: 11056024
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seal containing a substrate which can be applied to an object to be sealed, so that said seal is changed when it is removed without authorization, wherein the substrate contains or comprises a polymer and/or a glass and at least one optical waveguide is arranged in the substrate, at least one first Bragg grating being arranged in said optical waveguide, wherein the substrate has a thickness of less than 200 ?m. The invention further relates to a system having a seal of this kind and having an evaluation device, and also to a sealing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V., OHB System AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schade, Günter Flachenecker, Markus Thiel, Rainer Rathje, Christian Gorecki, Andreas Thoma
  • Publication number: 20210190256
    Abstract: A tool for disassembling and assembling bearings which support an engine mounting frame of an internal combustion engine, is mounted on a base, a bearing having opposing metal securing plates and a resiliently deformable damping element extending between the securing plates, said tool comprising opposing, parallel mounting plates, each mounting plate being mountable on a securing plate of a bearing to be dissassembled or assembled, and comprising a turnbuckle, via which the opposing mounting plates are operatively connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventor: Andreas THOMA
  • Publication number: 20190194392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer film (P) contacting at least one copolyamide. The copolyamide is prepared by polymerizing a first monomer mixture (M1), containing at least one C4-C12 dicarboxylic acid and at least one C4-C12 diamine, and a second monomer mixture (M2) containing at least one C32-C40 dimer acid and at least one C4-C12 diamine. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the polymer film (P) and to the use of the polymer film (P) for high-temperature applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Rolf MINKWITZ, Andreas Thomas HAEDLER
  • Patent number: 10334376
    Abstract: Systems and methods pertaining to a hearing system programming device are described. The hearing system programming device includes a test signal generator configured to generate at least one acoustic test signal, at least one acoustic reproduction unit or a transmission unit for transmitting the at least one test signal to a reproduction unit, an input unit designed to receive a response of a user in reaction to the at least one test signal, a program modification unit designed for determination of a modified programming of a hearing system while taking into consideration the received reaction, a trainable configuration storage unit, and a communication unit designed for a data communication with the hearing system and for a transmission of the modified programming to the hearing system. A hearing system arrangement including a hearing system programming device and a method for programming a hearing system in a patient-specific manner are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: KOJ Institut für Gehoertherapie AG
    Inventor: Andreas Thomas Koj
  • Publication number: 20190176304
    Abstract: A torque wrench adapter attaching for coupling an open-ended wrench insert to a torque wrench, having a first section, which is used to attach the torque wrench adapter to an open-ended wrench insert, and having a second section which is used to attach the torque wrench adapter to a torque wrench. The first section and the second section are connected to each other in an articulated manner via a joint in such a way that the same can be displaced relative to each other about a pivot axis of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Peter DRUCKMILLER, Andreas THOMA
  • Publication number: 20190066543
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seal containing a substrate which can be applied to an object to be sealed, so that said seal is changed when it is removed without authorization, wherein the substrate contains or comprises a polymer and/or a glass and at least one optical waveguide is arranged in the substrate, at least one first Bragg grating being arranged in said optical waveguide, wherein the substrate has a thickness of less than 200 ?m. The invention further relates to a system having a seal of this kind and having an evaluation device, and also to a sealing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schade, Günter Flachenecker, Markus Thiel, Rainer Rathje, Christian Gorecki, Andreas Thoma
  • Patent number: 10079460
    Abstract: The invention relates to a busbar having a profiled body which forms an elongate receiving channel, a first and a second groove being formed in the channel floor, and the electrical conductors being arranged in the first and second groove. Furthermore, the invention relates to a consumer unit for securing to such a busbar and for drawing current or data from such a busbar, and the use of the consumer unit in conjunction with such a busbar. Further aspects of the invention form a power transmission device having such a busbar and such a consumer unit, as well as a building element in which such a busbar is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventors: Konrad Dressel, Nils-Ove Mellies, Timo Höfges, Andreas Thomas, Markus Vockenroth
  • Patent number: 9822289
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane composition comprising one first component and one second component, said first component comprising an alkoxylated aromatic diol, a low molecular aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diol, a specific polybutadiene polyol and a specific polyetherpolyol, in specific ratios. The hardened composition is characterized by having good adhesion characteristics, a resistance which is only slightly dependent on the temperature, in the temperature range of ?35 to +85° C. and also very high resistances. It is particularly suitable as a structural adhesive for bonding two substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Roock, Steffen Kelch, Andrea Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170179656
    Abstract: The invention relates to a busbar having a profiled body which forms an elongate receiving channel, a first and a second groove being formed in the channel floor, and the electrical conductors being arranged in the first and second groove. Furthermore, the invention relates to a consumer unit for securing to such a busbar and for drawing current or data from such a busbar, and the use of the consumer unit in conjunction with such a busbar. Further aspects of the invention form a power transmission device having such a busbar and such a consumer unit, as well as a building element in which such a busbar is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Konrad DRESSEL, Nils-Ove MELLIES, Timo HÖFGES, Andreas THOMAS, Markus VOCKENROTH
  • Publication number: 20170105079
    Abstract: Systems and methods pertaining to a hearing system programming device are described. The hearing system programming device includes a test signal generator configured to generate at least one acoustic test signal, at least one acoustic reproduction unit or a transmission unit for transmitting the at least one test signal to a reproduction unit, an input unit designed to receive a response of a user in reaction to the at least one test signal, a program modification unit designed for determination of a modified programming of a hearing system while taking into consideration the received reaction, a trainable configuration storage unit, and a communication unit designed for a data communication with the hearing system and for a transmission of the modified programming to the hearing system. A hearing system arrangement including a hearing system programming device and a method for programming a hearing system in a patient-specific manner are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Andreas Thomas Koj
  • Publication number: 20160090515
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane composition comprising one first component and one second component, said first component comprising an alkoxylated aromatic diol, a low molecular aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diol, a specific polybutadiene polyol and a specific polyetherpolyol, in specific ratios. The hardened composition is characterized by having good adhesion characteristics, a resistance which is only slightly dependent on the temperature, in the temperature range of ?35 to +85° C. and also very high resistances. It is particularly suitable as a structural adhesive for bonding two substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang ROOCK, Steffen KELCH, Andrea THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20140316064
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for preparing silicone emulsions via suspension polymerization techniques that are faster and/or provide higher molecular weight organopolysiloxanes than conventional techniques. The process involves combining a) an emulsifier, b) a silanol functional organopolysiloxane, c) a polymerization catalyst, and water to form a mixture, shearing the mixture to form an emulsion having a dispersed phase of the organopolysiloxane, reacting the emulsion in a closed system having a pressure greater than 1 MPa to polymerize the organopolysiloxane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Severine Cauvin, Andreas Stammer, Andreas Thomas Wolf
  • Patent number: 8564420
    Abstract: A control module with connection devices for connection to connection terminals of a load feeder is disclosed. The control module may include a device interface for at least one connection, the interface being independent of the bus system, with a shut-off element able to be connected to the at least one connection device and with the load feeder able to be shut off by way of the shut-off element independently of the bus system. The control module may be plugged into connection terminals of the load feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Beyer, Klaus Pfitzner, Wolfgang Schatz, Andreas Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130232658
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to wrist cuffs of wearing apparel that can fold out to cover a wearer's hands, and folded back into a cuff to allow a wearer's hands to operate normally; a typical use to prevent infants and children with eczema from scratching themselves or sucking thumbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Andrea Thomas