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: 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
  • Patent number: 8235936
    Abstract: A micro-dialysis probe extending longitudinally between a proximal probe opening and a distal probe tip and having a supply line and a drainage line for a drip-feed solution. A tube may be provided for supporting the drainage line. A dialysis section, wherein the flow channel for the drip-feed solution experiences an inversion, is formed generally between the supply line and the drainage line, in the vicinity of the distal probe tip. The supply line and the drainage line are respectively arranged substantially side by side and together form the probe shaft of the micro-dialysis probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics International AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Ehwald, Uwe Beyer, Andreas Thomas
  • Patent number: 8101251
    Abstract: A water release agent that release water over an application temperature range in an amount sufficient to cure a composition is add to a curable composition containing 10 to 65 weight % of a moisture-curable, silane-functional, elastomeric, organic polymer; 0.1 to 3 weight % of a condensation catalyst; and (C) 15 to 25 weight % of a physical drying agent. When used as an edge-seal in an IG unit, the cured product of the composition performs the functions of sealing, bonding, spacing, and desiccating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Burton Scott, Andreas Thomas Wolf
  • Patent number: 7918818
    Abstract: A micro-dialysis probe extending longitudinally between a proximal probe opening and a distal probe tip and having a supply line and a drainage line for a drip-feed solution. A tube may be provided for supporting the drainage line. A dialysis section, wherein the flow channel for the drip-feed solution experiences an inversion, is formed generally between the supply line and the drainage line, in the vicinity of the distal probe tip. The supply line and the drainage line are respectively arranged substantially side by side and together form the probe shaft of the micro-dialysis probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics International AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Ehwald, Uwe Beyer, Andreas Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110066103
    Abstract: A micro-dialysis probe extending longitudinally between a proximal probe opening and a distal probe tip and having a supply line and a drainage line for a drip-feed solution. A tube may be provided for supporting the drainage line. A dialysis section, wherein the flow channel for the drip-feed solution experiences an inversion, is formed generally between the supply line and the drainage line, in the vicinity of the distal probe tip. The supply line and the drainage line are respectively arranged substantially side by side and together form the probe shaft of the micro-dialysis probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Rudolf Ehwald, Beyer Uwe, Andreas Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110022772
    Abstract: A control module with connection devices for connection to connection terminals of a load feeder is disclosed, wherein the load feeder with the control module is connected to a bus system. In at least one embodiment, the control module includes a device interface for at least one connection, 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Stefan Beyer, Klaus Pfitzner, Wolfgang Schatz, Andreas Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100298467
    Abstract: A condensation curable silyl functional hydrocarbon polymer composition with improved adhesion to substrates. The composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of an organic hydrocarbon polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 500 to about 300,000, and on average at least 1 hydrolyzable silyl group per molecule; (B) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Andreas Stammer, Andreas Thomas Franz Wolf
  • Publication number: 20100206477
    Abstract: A hydrosilylation curable composition containing a comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organic polymer haying on average at least 1.4 alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) an amount sufficient to cure the composition of a crosslinker having on average at least 1.4 Si—H groups per molecule; (C) a platinum group metal-containing catalyst in an amount sufficient to effect curing of the composition; (D) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Andreas Stammer, Andreas Thomas Franz Wolf
  • Publication number: 20100106000
    Abstract: A method of evaluating glycemic control of a patient includes providing a pentagon having five axes radiating from a center of the pentagon. A first pentagon area formed by a first point, a second point, a third point, a fourth point, and a fifth point plotted on the five axes, respectively, is determined. A second pentagon area formed by a sixth point, a seventh point, an eighth point, a ninth point, and a tenth point plotted on the five axes, respectively, is determined. A glycemic control parameter is determined based on the first pentagon area and the second pentagon area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thomas