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).
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Patent number: 12037240Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: AVOX SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Etienne Tomasena, Ruediger Meckes, Andreas Westphal, Herbert Meier, Jeroen Van Schaik, Sumit Gogna
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Publication number: 20230249972Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: AVOX Systems Inc.Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Etienne Tomasena, Ruediger Meckes, Andreas Westphal, Herbert Meier, Jeroen Van Schaik, Sumit Gogna
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Patent number: 11472561Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC CABIN CONTROLS GMBH.Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
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Patent number: 11427333Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC CABIN CONTROLS GMBHInventors: Ruediger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
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Patent number: 11383108Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SAFRAN CABIN INC.Inventors: Rudiger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Etienne Tomasena, Andreas Westphal
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Publication number: 20200369520Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Etienne Tomasena, Ruediger Meckes, Andreas Westphal, Herbert Meier, Jeroen Van Schaik, Sumit Gogna
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Publication number: 20200262567Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
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Publication number: 20200239145Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Ruediger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner, Andreas Westphal, Etienne Tomasena
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Patent number: 10717906Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: TESA SEInventors: Daniel Schmitz-Stapela, Thorsten Krawinkel, Thilo Dollase, Anika Petersen, Tanja Altenwegner, Andreas Westphal
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Publication number: 20200164233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Etienne Tomasena, Rudiiger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Andreas Westphal
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Publication number: 20200030642Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Rudiger Meckes, Marco Hollm, Etienne Tomasena, Andreas Westphal
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Publication number: 20190062610Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: TESA SEInventors: Daniel SCHMITZ-STAPELA, Thorsten KRAWINKEL, Thilo DOLLASE, Anika PETERSEN, Tanja ALTENWEGNER, Andreas WESTPHAL
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Patent number: 9693143Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: TESA SEInventors: Nicolai Böhm, Michael Egger, Mark Hänle, Alexander Herrmann, Bernhard Müssig, Andreas Westphal, Falk Hunger, Gero Maatz
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Patent number: 9656106Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Zodiac AerotechnicsInventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Andreas Westphal, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffmann, Romain Ducos, Günter Boomgaarden, Benjamin Fleczok
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Publication number: 20160309260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: TESA SEInventors: Nicolai Bohm, Michael Egger, Mark Hanle, Alexander Herrmann, Bernhard Mussig, Andreas Westphal, Falk Hunger, Gero Maatz
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Publication number: 20160068722Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: TESA SEInventors: Daniel SCHMITZ-STAPELA, Thorsten KRAWINKEL, Thilo DOLLASE, Anika PETERSEN, Tanja STRIBERNY, Andreas WESTPHAL
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Patent number: 9045235Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Zodiac AerotechnicsInventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Hasso Weinmann, Günter Boomgaarden, Andreas Westphal, Rüdiger Meckes, Werner Granzeier, Torsten Kanitz, Hasko Rose, Alexander Berschin
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Patent number: 8967142Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Thomas Vogt, Andreas Westphal, Detlev Degenhardt
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Publication number: 20150036368Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Hasso Weinmann, Günter Boomgaarden, Andreas Westphal, Rüdiger Meckes, Werner Granzeier, Torsten Kanitz, Hasko Rose, Alexander Berschin
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Publication number: 20150000668Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Andreas Westphal, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffman, Romain Ducos, Günter Boomgaarden, Benjamin Fleczok