Patents by Inventor Armin Schulz

Armin Schulz 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: 12122140
    Abstract: A lighting unit which includes a multilayer body and at least a first light emitting diode (LED) light source. The multilayer body includes, in sequence, a carrier layer of a black or gray translucent thermoplastic composition, a stone layer with an average thickness of 2 mm of less, and a transparent thermoplastic layer with an average thickness of 1 mm to 6 mm. The LED light source is disposed facing at least one lateral edge of the transparent thermoplastic layer, such that light from the LED light source is guided within the transparent thermoplastic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Covestro Intellectual Property GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Torsten Thust, Thorsten Schulz, Rainer Hagen, Ciro Piermatteo, Marius Rogowski, Armin Berger, Jan Helmig
  • Publication number: 20090238567
    Abstract: A ring connection system and method are provided for distributing signals in an optical-to-electrical interface. The method electrically connects a plurality of nodes in a series-connected ring, and receives an optical signal at a first node from a service provider. The method converts the optical signal to an electrical signal, and distributes the electrical signal via the ring. At each node, the electrical signal is supplied from a customer interface. Typically, each node has a plurality of customer interfaces. In one aspect, ITU-T G.984.3 Giagbit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) optical signals are received converted to a customer interface electrical signal such as an Ethernet, asynchronous transfer mode, or time division multiplexed signal. Electrically connecting the plurality of nodes in the series-connected ring includes: series connecting the nodes in a North ring; and, series connecting the nodes in a South ring, opposite in direction from the North ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Glen Miller, Armin Schulz, Timothy P. Walker
  • Patent number: 7561801
    Abstract: A ring connection system and method are providing for distributing signals in an optical-to-electrical interface. The method electrically connects a plurality of nodes in a series-connecting ring, and receives an optical signal at a first node from a service provider. The method converts the optical signal to an electrical signal, and distributes the electrical signal via the ring. At each node, the electrical signal is supplied from a customer interface. Typically, each node has a plurality of customer interfaces. In one aspect, ITU-T G.984.3 Giagbit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) optical signals are received converted to a customer interface electrical signal such as an Ethernet connecting transfer mode, or time division multiplexed signal. Electrically connecting the plurality of nodes in the series-connected ring includes: series connecting the nodes in a North ring; and, series connecting the nodes in a South ring, opposite in direction from the North ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
    Inventors: Glen Miller, Armin Schulz, Timothy P. Walker
  • Publication number: 20070230955
    Abstract: A ring connection system and method are provided for distributing signals in an optical-to-electrical interface. The method electrically connects a plurality of nodes in a series-connected ring, and receives an optical signal at a first node from a service provider. The method converts the optical signal to an electrical signal, and distributes the electrical signal via the ring. At each node, the electrical signal is supplied from a customer interface. Typically, each node has a plurality of customer interfaces. In one aspect, ITU-T G.984.3 Giagbit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) optical signals are received converted to a customer interface electrical signal such as an Ethernet, asynchronous transfer mode, or time division multiplexed signal. Electrically connecting the plurality of nodes in the series-connected ring includes: series connecting the nodes in a North ring; and, series connecting the nodes in a South ring, opposite in direction from the North ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Glen Miller, Armin Schulz, Timothy Walker
  • Patent number: 6514019
    Abstract: The invention relates to a boring tool comprising a retaining device which extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis and which comprises a shaft section and a head section. A groove which runs orthogonal in relation to the longitudinal axis and in the direction of a transversal axis is configured in said head section. The boring tool also comprises a cutting insert which is inserted in the groove, and comprises a clamping element. Said clamping element passes through a receiving boring configured in the cutting insert and through a boring configured in at least one of the groove limbs. In addition, the clamping element clamps the cutting insert against the at least one groove limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Dr. Joerg Guehring
    Inventor: Armin Schulz