Patents by Inventor Bernhard Kaufmann

Bernhard Kaufmann 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: 20260145382
    Abstract: A 3D printer comprising a resin vat, a component carrier, a transport box for depositing the component carrier, a transport device for removing the component carrier from the transport box and transporting it into the resin vat, and for moving the component carrier downward and upward in the resin vat. The transport device has translatory axes in the vertical and horizontal directions, each of which can be driven independently by a motor, the transport device having a locking device that detachably connects the component carrier. The locking device, during the downward movement along the vertical translatory axis, reaches a specific position (P) by the drive of the respective motor, at which a stop located on the vertical translatory axis sets a coupling element in motion. A spring-loaded locking pin arranged in contact with the coupling element is immersed in a bayonet opening of the component carrier by the movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2025
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Bernhard Kaufmann, Thomas Hasenzahl, Tobias Schulz
  • Patent number: 12454098
    Abstract: A 3D printer comprising a resin vat, a component carrier, a transport box for depositing the component carrier, a transport device for removing the component carrier from the transport box and transporting it into the resin vat, and for moving the component carrier downward and upward in the resin vat The transport device has translatory axes in the vertical and horizontal directions, each of which can be driven independently by a motor, the transport device having a locking device that detachably connects the component carrier. The locking device, during the downward movement along the vertical translatory axis, reaches a specific position (P) by the drive of the respective motor, at which a stop located on the vertical translatory axis sets a coupling element in motion. A spring-loaded locking pin arranged in contact with the coupling element is immersed in a bayonet opening of the component carrier by the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Assignee: Dentsply Sirona Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard Kaufmann, Thomas Hasenzahl, Tobias Schulz
  • Publication number: 20250114998
    Abstract: A 3D printer comprising a resin vat, a component carrier, a transport box for depositing the component carrier, a transport device for removing the component carrier from the transport box and transporting it into the resin vat, and for moving the component carrier downward and upward in the resin vat The transport device has translatory axes in the vertical and horizontal directions, each of which can be driven independently by a motor, the transport device having a locking device that detachably connects the component carrier. The locking device, during the downward movement along the vertical translatory axis, reaches a specific position (P) by the drive of the respective motor, at which a stop located on the vertical translatory axis sets a coupling element in motion. A spring-loaded locking pin arranged in contact with the coupling element is immersed in a bayonet opening of the component carrier by the movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard KAUFMANN, Thomas HASENZAHL, Tobias SCHULZ
  • Publication number: 20170286951
    Abstract: A dynamic delivery authorization system for cryptographic payments comprising: a merchant cashier system configured to allow a merchant controlling the delivery authorization dynamically in conjunction with cryptographic payment confirmations, an intermediary processing system supporting merchants to accept cryptographic payments from consumers utilizing cryptographic wallets to pay for purchases, a cryptographic payment server configured to receiver purchase request from the cashier system, manage the accrual of cryptocurrency network blockchain confirmations, maintain a merchant configurable, order specific and real-time payment and delivery authorization statuses used by merchant payment and delivery authorization system to authorize the release of tangible and intangible goods and services relative to the risk level set by the merchant for each order placed within the cashier system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Sergey Ignatchenko, Bernhard Kaufmann
  • Publication number: 20130018789
    Abstract: Systems and methods are set forth for estimating the risk on-line promissory payment transaction (PPT) will default. A systematic approach is set forth using aspects of human survival behavior under stressful life situations enhanced with transaction velocity settings and parameterized business rules before an actual payment is deposited at a financial institution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Payment 21 LLC
    Inventor: Bernhard Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 6238141
    Abstract: In an apparatus for drilling in earth, a push-pull linkage, especially a ladder-type linkage consisting of individual sections connected together in each case by a plug-in coupling, is connected to a push-pull drive, and a stationary locking pawl and a thrust pawl which is moveable in the longitudinal direction of the linkage and is connected to the drive, with two mutually opposite directions of action, can each be brought into active connection with the linkage in order to move the linkage forward stepwise and lock it temporarily after each movement step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Tracto-Technik-Paul Schmidt Spezialmaschinen
    Inventors: Franz-Josef Püttmann, Andreas Riekes, Frank Prutti, Bernhard Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 4989804
    Abstract: A safety belt retractor is provided with a dual-tension comfort function. Between the belt reel and housing a retractor spring and an auxiliary spring of weaker spring force than said retractor spring are connected functionally in series via a ratchet wheel. The rotation of said ratchet wheel is selectively blockable by a pawl. The transition between diminished and undiminished tension in the webbing takes place gently, jerk-free and silently because the rotation of the ratchet wheel is inhibited by a brake means as long as the auxiliary spring is not completely or at least almost completely tensioned. Said brake means includes lever-like engagement elements which are pivotally mounted on the ratchet wheel and which are moved by the pressure exerted by the outer periphery of the auxiliary spring in the axial direction to activate a friction brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: TRW Repa GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Ebner, Bernhard Kaufmann