Patents by Inventor Daniel Keil

Daniel Keil 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: 11858436
    Abstract: A method for predicting immanent damage to a connecting point between two electrical conductors in a motor vehicle electrical system is disclosed, wherein a value of an electrical variable is ascertained that is at least related to an electrical resistance of the connecting point, and wherein the prediction of the immanent damage is made depending on the value of the electric variable. The value of the electrical variable is repeatedly determined while the motor vehicle electrical system is in operation while an operating current of specified operating current strength flows through the connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Nima Eslami, Alexander Harms, Daniel Keil
  • Patent number: 11719305
    Abstract: A continuously variable damper is disclosed. The damper includes an elongate outer tube and inner tube with a piston in the inner tube. The piston defines a rebound working chamber and compression working chamber. An active rebound valve is in fluid communication with the rebound working chamber through a rebound down tube, and an active compression valve is in fluid communication with the compression working chamber through a compression down tube. An intake compression valve is in fluid communication with the rebound working chamber through the rebound down tube, and an intake rebound valve is in fluid communication with the compression working chamber through the compression down tube. The opposite position of the intake valves balance the active rebound and compression valves to avoid asymmetric/bending loads on the inner tube in the damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: DRiV Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Deferme, Daniel Keil
  • Patent number: 11439703
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of eliciting an immune response in a porcine species subject. In particular, an immunomodulator composition is used to induce an immune response to enhance the subject's ability to fight infectious pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ELANCO US, INC.
    Inventors: Albert Abraham, Jason Nickell, Daniel Keil, Christian Weiss
  • Publication number: 20210140505
    Abstract: A continuously variable damper is disclosed. The damper includes an elongate outer tube and inner tube with a piston in the inner tube. The piston defines a rebound working chamber and compression working chamber. An active rebound valve is in fluid communication with the rebound working chamber through a rebound down tube, and an active compression valve is in fluid communication with the compression working chamber through a compression down tube. An intake compression valve is in fluid communication with the rebound working chamber through the rebound down tube, and an intake rebound valve is in fluid communication with the compression working chamber through the compression down tube. The opposite position of the intake valves balance the active rebound and compression valves to avoid asymmetric/bending loads on the inner tube in the damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Stefan Deferme, Daniel Keil
  • Publication number: 20210131523
    Abstract: A steering damper assembly includes a cylindrical pressure tube defining a working chamber; a piston assembly disposed in the working chamber; a reserve tube extending circumferentially around the pressure tube and defining a reservoir chamber that is radially between the reserve tube and the pressure tube; a base valve fluidly connecting the working chamber and the reservoir chamber; and a piston rod fixed to the piston assembly. The reserve tube includes a cylindrical portion and a bulged portion. The cylindrical portion extends concentrically around the pressure tube. The bulged portion includes a first circumferential section and a second circumferential section, the first circumferential section having a maximum radial distance at most equal to an inner radius of the cylindrical portion, and the second circumferential section having a maximum radial distance greater than the inner radius of the cylindrical portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Keil, Darrell Breese
  • Publication number: 20210070127
    Abstract: A frequency sensing system for a vehicle includes a shock absorber. The shock absorber has a frequency sensor configured to generate signals indicative of a shock frequency. The frequency sensing system includes a transmitter. The frequency sensing system includes an output device. The output device has a receiver for receiving the signals indicative of a shock frequency from the transmitter. One of the shock absorber and the output device is configured to compare the signals indicative of a shock frequency with a target frequency range. Further, the output device displays a notification when the shock frequency is outside of the target frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel Keil
  • Publication number: 20210070129
    Abstract: A frequency sensing system for a vehicle includes a shock absorber. The shock absorber has a frequency sensor configured to generate signals indicative of a shock frequency. The frequency sensing system includes a transmitter. The frequency sensing system includes an output device. The output device has a receiver for receiving the signals indicative of a shock frequency from the transmitter. One of the shock absorber and the output device is configured to compare the signals indicative of a shock frequency with a target frequency range. Further, the output device displays a notification when the shock frequency is outside of the target frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel Keil
  • Patent number: 10933131
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for immunomodulation which are effective for increasing conception rate in cows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH GMBH
    Inventors: Jason Nickell, Daniel Keil, Albert Abraham, Warren Tully, Richard Gerhardus Martinu Olde Riekerink, Terry Settje, Leland Vickers, Stuart Nibbelink
  • Publication number: 20200398774
    Abstract: A method for predicting immanent damage to a connecting point between two electrical conductors in a motor vehicle electrical system is disclosed, wherein a value of an electrical variable is ascertained that is at least related to an electrical resistance of the connecting point, and wherein the prediction of the immanent damage is made depending on the value of the electric variable. The value of the electrical variable is repeatedly determined while the motor vehicle electrical system is in operation while an operating current of specified operating current strength flows through the connection point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Nima Eslami, Alexander Harms, Daniel Keil
  • Patent number: 10751361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of immune activation which is effective for eliciting a non-antigen-specific immune response in a member of the bovine species. The method is particularly effective for protecting a member of the bovine species from infectious disease and treating animals inflicted with infectious disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Albert Abraham, Daniel Keil, Jason Nickell, Christian Weiss
  • Publication number: 20190388538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for immunomodulation which are effective for increasing conception rate in cows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH GMBH
    Inventors: Jason NICKELL, Daniel KEIL, Albert ABRAHAM, Warren TULLY, Richard Gerhardus Martinu OLDE RIEKERINK, Terry SETTJE, Leland VICKERS, Stuart NIBBELINK
  • Publication number: 20190233825
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of eliciting an immune response in a subject by activating specific innate immunity signaling molecules and pathway. In particular, an immunomodulator composition is used to stimulate innate immunity signaling molecules and pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas ILG, Albert ABRAHAM, Jason NICKELL, Daniel KEIL, Christian WEISS
  • Publication number: 20190201434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of immune activation which is effective for eliciting a non-antigen-specific immune response in a member of the bovine species. The method is particularly effective for protecting a member of the bovine species from infectious disease and treating animals inflicted with infectious disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Albert Abraham, Daniel Keil, Jason Nickell, Christian Weiss
  • Patent number: 10244007
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing a voice over Internet protocol link to a called party's mobile telephony device utilizes push notifications to activate a communications application on the called party's mobile telephony communications device. When a request to establish a voice over Internet protocol link to a mobile device is received by an incoming proxy server of a voice over Internet protocol service provider, the service provider causes a push notification to be sent to the mobile device. The called party can respond to the push notification in a manner that causes a communications application on the mobile device to be activated. Once the push notification has caused the communications application to activate, the communications application sends a special registration request to an outbound proxy server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Vonage Business Inc.
    Inventors: Sushant Singh, Daniel Keil, Mark Loeser, Michael South, Pasquale Villani
  • Publication number: 20180326049
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of eliciting an immune response in a porcine species subject. In particular, an immunomodulator composition is used to induce an immune response to enhance the subject's ability to fight infectious pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Albert ABRAHAM, Jason NICKELL, Daniel KEIL, Christian WEISS
  • Publication number: 20180213008
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing a voice over Internet protocol link to a called party's mobile telephony device utilizes push notifications to activate a communications application on the called party's mobile telephony communications device. When a request to establish a voice over Internet protocol link to a mobile device is received by an incoming proxy server of a voice over Internet protocol service provider, the service provider causes a push notification to be sent to the mobile device. The called party can respond to the push notification in a manner that causes a communications application on the mobile device to be activated. Once the push notification has caused the communications application to activate, the communications application sends a special registration request to an outbound proxy server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Sushant SINGH, Daniel KEIL, Mark LOESER, Michael SOUTH, Pasquale VILLANI
  • Patent number: 9923934
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing a voice over Internet protocol link to a called party's mobile telephony device utilizes push notifications to activate a communications application on the called party's mobile telephony communications device. When a request to establish a voice over Internet protocol link to a mobile device is received by an incoming proxy server of a voice over Internet protocol service provider, the service provider causes a push notification to be sent to the mobile device. The called party can respond to the push notification in a manner that causes a communications application on the mobile device to be activated. Once the push notification has caused the communications application to activate, the communications application sends a special registration request to an outbound proxy server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Vonage Business Inc.
    Inventors: Sushant Singh, Daniel Keil, Mark Loeser, Michael South, Pasquale Villani
  • Patent number: 9533538
    Abstract: A monotube shock absorber which is capable of high compression damping forces while operating at low pressure for reduced friction is disclosed. The monotube shock absorber includes a pressure tube, a piston assembly, a piston rod, a fixed valve assembly and a floating piston. A variety of methods for securing the fixed valve assembly to the pressure tube are disclosed including use of single piece pressure tubes and pressure tube assemblies. In addition, a method for assembling the monotube shock absorber including an oil filling technique is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Tenneco Operating Automotive Company Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Keil, Thomas Mallin, Zachary Lopez
  • Patent number: 9500251
    Abstract: A shock absorber for a vehicle includes a pressure tube that defines a fluid chamber and a piston disposed within the fluid chamber. The piston divides the fluid chamber into an upper working chamber and a lower working chamber, and defines a compression passage and a rebound passage. A valve disc assembly of the shock absorber engages the piston and controls the flow of fluid between the upper and lower working chambers. The valve disc assembly includes an orifice check disc and an orifice disc. The orifice disc defines a bleed passage between the upper and lower working chambers. The orifice check disc is disposed between the piston and the orifice disc. The orifice check disc closes the bleed passage as the fluid flows in a first direction and opens the bleed passage as the fluid flows in a second direction opposite of the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Rummel, Garl Gordon, Daniel Keil
  • Publication number: 20160146286
    Abstract: A shock absorber for a vehicle includes a pressure tube that defines a fluid chamber and a piston disposed within the fluid chamber. The piston divides the fluid chamber into an upper working chamber and a lower working chamber, and defines a compression passage and a rebound passage. A valve disc assembly of the shock absorber engages the piston and controls the flow of fluid between the upper and lower working chambers. The valve disc assembly includes an orifice check disc and an orifice disc. The orifice disc defines a bleed passage between the upper and lower working chambers. The orifice check disc is disposed between the piston and the orifice disc. The orifice check disc closes the bleed passage as the fluid flows in a first direction and opens the bleed passage as the fluid flows in a second direction opposite of the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Chad RUMMEL, Garl GORDON, Daniel KEIL