Patents by Inventor Christopher Sander
Christopher Sander 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: 12221321Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring a state of a physical passenger transport system are described. The method includes monitoring the state of the passenger transport system using an actualized digital replica dataset (ADRD) which reproduces characterizing properties of components of the passenger transport system in an actual configuration in a machine-processable manner after assembly and installation thereof in a building. At least one detection device is arranged in the physical passenger transport system and detects changes in at least one characterizing property that occur due to wear. These changes are transmitted to the ADRD, wherein changes and change trends in the components are monitored and evaluated using calculations and/or using static and dynamic simulations.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Inventio AGInventors: Thomas Novacek, Alexander Pfeiler, Christoph Sander, Gerd Laglbauer, Hannes Dragsits
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Patent number: 11965782Abstract: Described herein is a process for correcting an observed color difference between a color at a first gloss and the color at a second gloss different than the first gloss, said process comprising the steps of: (a) determining a first correction caused by a lightness (Y-value) of the color a first gloss; (b) determining a second correction caused by an inclusion of a first surface diffusion in gloss readings; (c) based on the first and second corrections, determining a specular correction caused by a difference in specular reflections from the color at the first gloss and the color at the second gloss; (d) determining tristimulus corrections based on the specular correction; (e) preparing corrected tristimulus values of the color at a second gloss; and (f) producing a paint composition for the color at the second gloss using the corrected tristimulus values.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Tomsia, Hugh S. Fairman, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20240125650Abstract: Described herein is a process for correcting an observed color difference between a color at a first gloss and the color at a second gloss different than the first gloss, said process comprising the steps of: (a) determining a first correction caused by a lightness (Y-value) of the color a first gloss; (b) determining a second correction caused by an inclusion of a first surface diffusion in gloss readings; (c) based on the first and second corrections, determining a specular correction caused by a difference in specular reflections from the color at the first gloss and the color at the second gloss; (d) determining tristimulus corrections based on the specular correction; (e) preparing corrected tristimulus values of the color at a second gloss; and (f) producing a paint composition for the color at the second gloss using the corrected tristimulus values.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Thomas P. Tomsia, Hugh S. Fairman, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 11243151Abstract: The invention relates to a device for carrying out bending tests on panel-shaped or beam-shaped samples (1), in which two rotary drives are arranged at a distance from one another and a flange (3) is fastened to each of the drive shafts of the rotary drives, said drive shafts being oriented parallel to one another. At least two bar-shaped bending elements (2) oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive shafts and arranged at a distance from the axis of rotation and at a distance from one another are provided on each of the flanges (3). A panel-shaped or beam-shaped sample (1) can be introduced between the two bar-shaped bending elements (2) on the two flanges (3). In the event of rotation of the rotary drives in opposite directions of rotation, bending forces are exerted on the sample (1) and each of the two rotary drives can be controlled individually and connected to an electronic open-loop or closed-loop control unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG B.V.Inventors: Christoph Sander, Martin Gall, Frank Macher, Andre Clausner, Ehrenfried Zschech
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Publication number: 20210270672Abstract: Described herein is a process for correcting an observed color difference between a color at a first gloss and the color at a second gloss different than the first gloss, said process comprising the steps of: (a) determining a first correction caused by a lightness (Y-value) of the color a first gloss; (b) determining a second correction caused by an inclusion of a first surface diffusion in gloss readings; (c) based on the first and second corrections, determining a specular correction caused by a difference in specular reflections from the color at the first gloss and the color at the second gloss; (d) determining tristimulus corrections based on the specular correction; (e) preparing corrected tristimulus values of the color at a second gloss; and (f) producing a paint composition for the color at the second gloss using the corrected tristimulus values.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Thomas P. Tomsia, Hugh S. Fairman, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20210094650Abstract: A linkage for suspending the swing arm of a cycle including a trailing link and a forward link shaped to seesaw on a midpoint so as to permit exaggerated travel of a shock-absorber relative to the swing arm. The linkage is configured to prevent inferior protrusion of the linage below the swing arm while maintaining links and shock absorber in a co-planar orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20210087021Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring a state of a physical passenger transport system are described. The method includes monitoring the state of the passenger transport system using an actualized digital replica dataset (ADRD) which reproduces characterizing properties of components of the passenger transport system in an actual configuration in a machine-processable manner after assembly and installation thereof in a building. At least one detection device is arranged in the physical passenger transport system and detects changes in at least one characterizing property that occur due to wear. These changes are transmitted to the ADRD, wherein changes and change trends in the components are monitored and evaluated using calculations and/or using static and dynamic simulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Invento AGInventors: Thomas NOVACEK, Alexander PFEILER, Christoph SANDER, Gerd LAGLBAUER, Hannes DRAGSITS
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Publication number: 20200309652Abstract: The invention relates to a device for carrying out bending tests on panel-shaped or beam-shaped samples (1), in which two rotary drives are arranged at a distance from one another and a flange (3) is fastened to each of the drive shafts of the rotary drives, said drive shafts being oriented parallel to one another. At least two bar-shaped bending elements (2) oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive shafts and arranged at a distance from the axis of rotation and at a distance from one another are provided on each of the flanges (3). A panel-shaped or beam-shaped sample (1) can be introduced between the two bar-shaped bending elements (2) on the two flanges (3). In the event of rotation of the rotary drives in opposite directions of rotation, bending forces are exerted on the sample (1) and each of the two rotary drives can be controlled individually and connected to an electronic open-loop or closed-loop control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V.Inventors: Christoph SANDER, Martin GALL, Frank MACHER, Andre CLAUSNER, Ehrenfried ZSCHECH
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Publication number: 20200282694Abstract: A composite structure that includes a multi-layer laminate including a plurality of layers of material, and at least one crack barrier layer extending within the plurality of layers of material. The multi-layer laminate is folded to define a first web region and a second web region in a face-to-face relationship, and a folded tip region defined between the first web region and the second web region. The at least one crack barrier layer is configured to restrict crack propagation from spreading through the plurality of layers of material in the folded tip region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Christopher Sanders, Hyukbong Kwon, Lisa Carlson, Khanh Mai Pham
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Patent number: 10095472Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for image-based browsing through a plurality of digital media assets assisted by media cues are disclosed. The media cues can be provided by playback of short audio segments, referred to as snippets, of the digital media assets being browsed. The digital media assets can be grouped into collections of digital media assets. In one embodiment, as a user browses through digital media assets using visual representations of the collections of digital media assets, media cues can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: William M. Bachman, Timothy Wasko, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 9657793Abstract: A friction lining with a wire bow spring including leg springs for the radially clastic support of the friction lining on a housing bridge of a brake caliper, wherein the back plate has a receptacle for a friction-lining wear sensor, and wherein a steel wire bow spring is a symmetrical to at least one longitudinal axis, and the wire bow spring is symmetrical to an imaginary transverse axis arranged rotated by a 90° with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the steel wire bow has a central U-bow for the friction-lining wear sensor, and wherein the U-bow is designed to be open at the top, the friction-lining wear sensor is accommodated integrated in the central U-bow and the U-bow is substantially larger than the friction-lining wear sensor, and therefore the friction-lining wear sensor can be mounted in the radial direction in the receptacle in the back plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHGInventors: Christoph Sander, Christian Piehler, Jochem Rausch
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Patent number: 9431985Abstract: Techniques for controlling the volumes of multiple audio output devices using a collective (master) volume control and an individual volume control for each audio output device. In one set of embodiments, each individual volume control can be configured to indicate the current absolute volume level of its corresponding audio output device. When the master volume control is manually adjusted, the individual volume controls can be automatically adjusted in a manner proportional to the manual adjustment of the master volume control. In addition, when an individual volume control is manually adjusted to a setting or value that exceeds the master volume control, the master volume control can be automatically adjusted to be equal to, or greater than, the manually adjusted setting for the individual volume control. In this scenario, the other individual volume controls can remain unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20160054978Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for image-based browsing through a plurality of digital media assets assisted by media cues are disclosed. The media cues can be provided by playback of short audio segments, referred to as snippets, of the digital media assets being browsed. The digital media assets can be grouped into collections of digital media assets. In one embodiment, as a user browses through digital media assets using visual representations of the collections of digital media assets, media cues can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: William M. Bachman, Timothy Wasko, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20150362028Abstract: A friction lining with a wire bow spring including leg springs for the radially clastic support of the friction lining on a housing bridge of a brake caliper, wherein the back plate has a receptacle for a friction-lining wear sensor, and wherein a steel wire bow spring is a symmetrical to at least one longitudinal axis, and the wire bow spring is symmetrical to an imaginary transverse axis arranged rotated by a 90° with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the steel wire bow has a central U-bow for the friction-lining wear sensor, and wherein the U-bow is designed to be open at the top, the friction-lining wear sensor is accommodated integrated in the central U-bow and the U-bow is substantially larger than the friction-lining wear sensor, and therefore the friction-lining wear sensor can be mounted in the radial direction in the receptacle in the back plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Christoph Sander, Christian Piehler, Jochem Rausch
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Patent number: 9176962Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for image-based browsing through a plurality of digital media assets assisted by media cues are disclosed. The media cues can be provided by playback of short audio segments, referred to as snippets, of the digital media assets being browsed. The digital media assets can be grouped into collections of digital media assets. In one embodiment, as a user browses through digital media assets using visual representations of the collections of digital media assets, media cues can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: William Bachman, Timothy Wasko, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20140079247Abstract: Techniques for controlling the volumes of multiple audio output devices using a collective (master) volume control and an individual volume control for each audio output device. In one set of embodiments, each individual volume control can be configured to indicate the current absolute volume level of its corresponding audio output device. When the master volume control is manually adjusted, the individual volume controls can be automatically adjusted in a manner proportional to the manual adjustment of the master volume control. In addition, when an individual volume control is manually adjusted to a setting or value that exceeds the master volume control, the master volume control can be automatically adjusted to be equal to, or greater than, the manually adjusted setting for the individual volume control. In this scenario, the other individual volume controls can remain unchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 8611559Abstract: Techniques for controlling the volumes of multiple audio output devices using a collective (master) volume control and an individual volume control for each audio output device. In one set of embodiments, each individual volume control can be configured to indicate the current absolute volume level of its corresponding audio output device. When the master volume control is manually adjusted, the individual volume controls can be automatically adjusted in a manner proportional to the manual adjustment of the master volume control. In addition, when an individual volume control is manually adjusted to a setting or value that exceeds the master volume control, the master volume control can be automatically adjusted to be equal to, or greater than, the manually adjusted setting for the individual volume control. In this scenario, the other individual volume controls can remain unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 8307957Abstract: A disk brake for a vehicle having a bracket which is fixed with respect to the vehicle and on which brake linings and at least one brake caliper are mounted so as to be movable in an axial direction is disclosed. The bracket and the brake caliper engage around at least one brake disk, and the brake caliper includes a housing limb with at least one actuating device, a further housing limb with at least one housing finger, and a housing bridge. A spring arrangement which generates an elastic preload between the brake caliper and the bracket is provided in such a way that the preload is aligned substantially perpendicular to a movement direction of the brake caliper. The spring arrangement comprises a spring element and a protective panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHGInventors: Stefan Heinz, Christoph Sander, Uwe Bach, Ralf Sundheim, Roberto Stoka
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Patent number: D671550Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Elbert D. Chen, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: D716330Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Elbert D. Chen, Christopher Sanders