Patents by Inventor Andreas Westphal

Andreas Westphal 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: 12037240
    Abstract: A chemical oxygen core for a chemical oxygen generator includes at least one layer of an oxygen-generating composition. In some examples, the at least one layer comprises includes a metal powder fuel, a transition metal oxide catalyst, and an oxygen source. In various examples, the at least one layer includes less than approximately 0.1 percent by weight of the transition metal oxide catalyst. In certain examples, a chemical oxygen generator includes a chemical oxygen core and a perforated metal covering surrounding the chemical oxygen core along a length of the chemical oxygen core. In some aspects, the perforated metal covering has an opening ratio of approximately 0 to 100 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: AVOX SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Etienne Tomasena, Ruediger Meckes, Andreas Westphal, Herbert Meier, Jeroen Van Schaik, Sumit Gogna
  • Publication number: 20230249972
    Abstract: A chemical oxygen core for a chemical oxygen generator includes at least one layer of an oxygen-generating composition. In some examples, the at least one layer comprises includes a metal powder fuel, a transition metal oxide catalyst, and an oxygen source. In various examples, the at least one layer includes less than approximately 0.1 percent by weight of the transition metal oxide catalyst. In certain examples, a chemical oxygen generator includes a chemical oxygen core and a perforated metal covering surrounding the chemical oxygen core along a length of the chemical oxygen core. In some aspects, the perforated metal covering has an opening ratio of approximately 0 to 100 percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: AVOX Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Etienne Tomasena, Ruediger Meckes, Andreas Westphal, Herbert Meier, Jeroen Van Schaik, Sumit Gogna
  • Patent number: 11472561
    Abstract: An oxygen generator outlet manifold assembly that includes an outlet manifold and an end cover. The outlet manifold includes a main body portion with inner and outer surfaces and at least a first hose connector that includes an outlet defined therein extending from the main body portion. The main body portion defines a main body portion interior that includes a connection opening defined in the inner surface, a ring chamber, a flow space and a distribution chamber. An annular ring is positioned in the main body portion chamber interior and separates the ring chamber from the distribution chamber. The end cover includes a generator outlet portion extending therefrom that is received in the connection opening. The generator outlet portion includes an outlet valve having an open and a closed state and includes an interior chamber that cooperates with the ring chamber to define an outlet chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: ZODIAC CABIN CONTROLS GMBH.
    Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
  • Patent number: 11427333
    Abstract: A passenger service unit assembly that includes a frame that defines at least an oxygen opening and a service opening, an oxygen mask housing positioned adjacent the oxygen opening, an oxygen mask housing cover positioned to cover the oxygen opening, and a service cover positioned to cover the service opening. An oxygen mask that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position is positioned in the oxygen mask housing. The oxygen mask housing cover maintains the oxygen mask in the stowed position. The oxygen mask housing cover is movable between a closed position and an open position. When the oxygen mask housing cover is moved to the deployed position, the oxygen mask drops to the deployed position via gravity. The service cover is movable between a closed position and an open position and includes at least a first passenger service unit component associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ZODIAC CABIN CONTROLS GMBH
    Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
  • Patent number: 11383108
    Abstract: A hose that includes a main body portion that defines a lumen extending therethrough and includes an outer surface, at least a first axially extending protrusion extending outwardly from the main body portion, and at least a first axially extending slot defined in the outer surface of the main body portion. The hose defines a hose axis. A portion of the first axially extending protrusion is secured in a portion of the first axially extending slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN CABIN INC.
    Inventors: Rudiger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Etienne Tomasena, Andreas Westphal
  • Publication number: 20200369520
    Abstract: A chemical oxygen core for a chemical oxygen generator includes at least one layer of an oxygen-generating composition. In some examples, the at least one layer comprises includes a metal powder fuel, a transition metal oxide catalyst, and an oxygen source. In various examples, the at least one layer includes less than approximately 0.1 percent by weight of the transition metal oxide catalyst. In certain examples, a chemical oxygen generator includes a chemical oxygen core and a perforated metal covering surrounding the chemical oxygen core along a length of the chemical oxygen core. In some aspects, the perforated metal covering has an opening ratio of approximately 0 to 100 percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Etienne Tomasena, Ruediger Meckes, Andreas Westphal, Herbert Meier, Jeroen Van Schaik, Sumit Gogna
  • Publication number: 20200262567
    Abstract: A passenger service unit assembly that includes a frame that defines at least an oxygen opening and a service opening, an oxygen mask housing positioned adjacent the oxygen opening, an oxygen mask housing cover positioned to cover the oxygen opening, and a service cover positioned to cover the service opening. An oxygen mask that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position is positioned in the oxygen mask housing. The oxygen mask housing cover maintains the oxygen mask in the stowed position. The oxygen mask housing cover is movable between a closed position and an open position. When the oxygen mask housing cover is moved to the deployed position, the oxygen mask drops to the deployed position via gravity. The service cover is movable between a closed position and an open position and includes at least a first passenger service unit component associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
  • Publication number: 20200239145
    Abstract: An oxygen generator outlet manifold assembly that includes an outlet manifold and an end cover. The outlet manifold includes a main body portion with inner and outer surfaces and at least a first hose connector that includes an outlet defined therein extending from the main body portion. The main body portion defines a main body portion interior that includes a connection opening defined in the inner surface, a ring chamber, a flow space and a distribution chamber. An annular ring is positioned in the main body portion chamber interior and separates the ring chamber from the distribution chamber. The end cover includes a generator outlet portion extending therefrom that is received in the connection opening. The generator outlet portion includes an outlet valve having an open and a closed state and includes an interior chamber that cooperates with the ring chamber to define an outlet chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
  • Patent number: 10717906
    Abstract: A single- or double-sidedly bonding adhesive-sheet strip having a self-adhesive composition comprising a) at least one elastomer, at least one type of polybutadiene block copolymer being used as an elastomer, b) at least one partially hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., c) at least one additional hydrocarbon resin, a terpene phenol resin and/or a colophonium resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., d) an optional soft resin, and e) additional additives as applicable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: TESA SE
    Inventors: Daniel Schmitz-Stapela, Thorsten Krawinkel, Thilo Dollase, Anika Petersen, Tanja Altenwegner, Andreas Westphal
  • Publication number: 20200164233
    Abstract: A vehicle oxygen indication system that includes at least one oxygen source, and a plurality of oxygen assemblies. Each oxygen assembly includes a hose, a switch, a mask, and a flow indicator. The hose includes a lumen through which oxygen can flow from the oxygen source to the mask. The switch is switchable between a normal state when oxygen is not flowing from the oxygen source to the mask and a flow state where oxygen flows to the mask. When the switch is in the flow state, the flow indicator is switched from a static state to an indication state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Etienne Tomasena, Rudiiger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Andreas Westphal
  • Publication number: 20200030642
    Abstract: A hose that includes a main body portion that defines a lumen extending therethrough and includes an outer surface, at least a first axially extending protrusion extending outwardly from the main body portion, and at least a first axially extending slot defined in the outer surface of the main body portion. The hose defines a hose axis. A portion of the first axially extending protrusion is secured in a portion of the first axially extending slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Rudiger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Etienne Tomasena, Andreas Westphal
  • Publication number: 20190062610
    Abstract: A single- or double-sidedly bonding adhesive-sheet strip having a self-adhesive composition comprising a) at least one elastomer, at least one type of polybutadiene block copolymer being used as an elastomer, b) at least one partially hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., c) at least one additional hydrocarbon resin, a terpene phenol resin and/or a colophonium resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., d) an optional soft resin, and e) additional additives as applicable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: TESA SE
    Inventors: Daniel SCHMITZ-STAPELA, Thorsten KRAWINKEL, Thilo DOLLASE, Anika PETERSEN, Tanja ALTENWEGNER, Andreas WESTPHAL
  • Patent number: 9693143
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer composite for the production of membranes for electroacoustic transducers, comprising a first and second cover layer, a first and second damping layer and a separating layer, the first and the second damping layer consisting of adhesive compositions the respective glass transition temperatures TG (DSC) of which differ by at least 10 K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: TESA SE
    Inventors: Nicolai Böhm, Michael Egger, Mark Hänle, Alexander Herrmann, Bernhard Müssig, Andreas Westphal, Falk Hunger, Gero Maatz
  • Patent number: 9656106
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen supply device for aircraft inhabitants, comprising a container, wherein an oxygen mask is positioned inside said container, a releasable cover and a latch mechanism comprising a latch locking said cover lid. According to the invention said latch mechanism comprises a permanent magnet interacting with a magnetisable element an exerting a magnetic holding force onto said magnetisable element to hold said latch in a locking position, wherein a solenoid is positioned adjacent to the permanent magnet, said solenoid being connected to a control unit said control unit being adapted to receive an opening signal and to provide a current flowing through said solenoid in response to such opening signal, wherein said solenoid is arranged and dimensioned such that the current flowing through said solenoid reduces said magnetic holding force to such a level that the latch is released in a n unlocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Andreas Westphal, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffmann, Romain Ducos, Günter Boomgaarden, Benjamin Fleczok
  • Publication number: 20160309260
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer composite for the production of membranes for electroacoustic transducers, comprising a first and second cover layer, a first and second damping layer and a separating layer, the first and the second damping layer consisting of adhesive compositions the respective glass transition temperatures TG (DSC) of which differ by at least 10 K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: TESA SE
    Inventors: Nicolai Bohm, Michael Egger, Mark Hanle, Alexander Herrmann, Bernhard Mussig, Andreas Westphal, Falk Hunger, Gero Maatz
  • Publication number: 20160068722
    Abstract: A self-adhesive compound comprising a) at least one elastomer, at least one type of polybutadiene block copolymer being used as an elastomer, b) at least one partially hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., c) at least one additional hydrocarbon resin, a terpene phenol resin and/or a colophonium resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., d) a soft resin, and e) additional additives as applicable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: TESA SE
    Inventors: Daniel SCHMITZ-STAPELA, Thorsten KRAWINKEL, Thilo DOLLASE, Anika PETERSEN, Tanja STRIBERNY, Andreas WESTPHAL
  • Patent number: 9045235
    Abstract: The invention relates to a service device having a system of a gasper module and a lighting module for a passenger service unit of an aircraft, comprising: a lighting source in a housing of the lighting module for providing light and a gasper orifice in a housing of the gasper module for supply of gasper air, wherein the lighting module and the gasper module are assembled in a housing assembly of the service device, wherein the housing assembly is adapted to hold the lighting module and the gasper module essentially around an axis (Z) of the housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Hasso Weinmann, Günter Boomgaarden, Andreas Westphal, Rüdiger Meckes, Werner Granzeier, Torsten Kanitz, Hasko Rose, Alexander Berschin
  • Patent number: 8967142
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for providing emergency oxygen and therapeutic oxygen in an aircraft, said system having an oxygen source, an oxygen conduction system comprising a second oxygen outlet, a device for providing emergency oxygen comprising a second oxygen inlet, a device for providing therapeutic oxygen, having a first oxygen inlet and a first oxygen outlet. According to the invention, the second oxygen outlet can be coupled to the first oxygen inlet, the first oxygen outlet can be coupled to the second oxygen inlet and the second oxygen outlet can be coupled to the second oxygen inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Vogt, Andreas Westphal, Detlev Degenhardt
  • Publication number: 20150036368
    Abstract: The invention relates to a service device (1000) having a system of a gasper module (100) and a lighting module (200) for a passenger service unit of an aircraft, comprising: a lighting source in a housing of the lighting module (200) for providing light and a gasper orifice in a housing of the gasper module (100) for supply of gasper air, wherein the lighting module (200) and the gasper module (100) are assembled in a housing assembly of the service device, wherein the housing assembly (300) is adapted to hold the lighting module (200) and the gasper module (100) essentially around an axis (Z) of the housing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Hasso Weinmann, Günter Boomgaarden, Andreas Westphal, Rüdiger Meckes, Werner Granzeier, Torsten Kanitz, Hasko Rose, Alexander Berschin
  • Publication number: 20150000668
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen supply device for aircraft inhabitants, comprising a container, wherein an oxygen mask is positioned inside said container, a releasable cover and a latch mechanism comprising a latch locking said cover lid. According to the invention said latch mechanism comprises a permanent magnet interacting with a magnetisable element an exerting a magnetic holding force onto said magnetisable element to hold said latch in a locking position, wherein a solenoid is positioned adjacent to the permanent magnet, said solenoid being connected to a control unit said control unit being adapted to receive an opening signal and to provide a current flowing through said solenoid in response to such opening signal, wherein said solenoid is arranged and dimensioned such that the current flowing through said solenoid reduces said magnetic holding force to such a level that the latch is released in a n unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Andreas Westphal, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffman, Romain Ducos, Günter Boomgaarden, Benjamin Fleczok