Patents by Inventor Denis Browne
Denis Browne 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: 10576800Abstract: The disclosure relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint arranged between a first vehicle section and a second vehicle section of a multi-unit vehicle. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop, which is oriented in a transverse direction, and a cable strand which extends between sections of the vehicle. The middle hoop surrounds a passage intended for passengers. The cable strand is arranged above the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a guide lever which is connected to the middle hoop by means of a first pivot joint and which is connected to the cable strand by means of a second pivot joint, the axis of the first pivot joint and the axis of the second pivot joint intersecting a vertical longitudinal plane. The middle hoop system according to the invention can be produced inexpensively and offers reliable guidance for the cable strand.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbHInventor: Denis Browne
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Patent number: 10195915Abstract: A middle hoop system for a vehicle joint arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of a vehicle and forms a passage between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop surrounds the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a cable strand which extends between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part, wherein the cable strand is arranged above the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a pivot lever between the middle hoop and the cable strand. A first pivot joint is formed between the pivot lever and the middle hoop. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot lever guides the cable strand at a distance from the first pivot joint. The middle hoop system is cost-effective and provides reliable guidance for the cable strand.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbHInventor: Denis Browne
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Publication number: 20180215219Abstract: The disclosure relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint arranged between a first vehicle section and a second vehicle section of a multi-unit vehicle. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop, which is oriented in a transverse direction, and a cable strand which extends between sections of the vehicle. The middle hoop surrounds a passage intended for passengers. The cable strand is arranged above the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a guide lever which is connected to the middle hoop by means of a first pivot joint and which is connected to the cable strand by means of a second pivot joint, the axis of the first pivot joint and the axis of the second pivot joint intersecting a vertical longitudinal plane. The middle hoop system according to the invention can be produced inexpensively and offers reliable guidance for the cable strand.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Denis Browne
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Publication number: 20170240012Abstract: A middle hoop system for a vehicle joint arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of a vehicle and forms a passage between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop surrounds the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a cable strand which extends between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part, wherein the cable strand is arranged above the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a pivot lever between the middle hoop and the cable strand. A first pivot joint is formed between the pivot lever and the middle hoop. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot lever guides the cable strand at a distance from the first pivot joint. The middle hoop system is cost-effective and provides reliable guidance for the cable strand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventor: Denis Browne
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Patent number: 9442576Abstract: A method and system for combining paper-driven and software-driven design processes is provided. An example system comprises a request detector, a stroke analyzer, and a UI definition updater. The request detector may be configured to detect a request to process a change to a UI definition. The stroke analyzer may be configured to access a stroke generated by a digital pen and determine, from the stroke, a new element to be appended to a page in the UI definition. The UI definition updater may be configured to update the UI definition, e.g., by including the new element at the target location.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: SAP SEInventors: Tobias Queck, Denis Browne
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Patent number: 8366132Abstract: The invention relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint. The vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of an articulated vehicle, such as for example of an articulated bus, and forms a passage (24) between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop (12) and a cable guide between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop (12) surrounds the passage (24). The cable guide is arranged above the passage (24). According to the invention, for the cable guide, a leaf spring (14) is provided which extends from the vehicle front part to the vehicle rear part. By means of the leaf spring, cables (16) can be guided between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part over the entire length of the leaf spring (14). Undefined movements of the cables when the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part move relative to one another are eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbHInventor: Denis Browne
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Publication number: 20120287088Abstract: A method and system for combining paper-driven and software-driven design processes is provided. An example system comprises a request detector, a stroke analyzer, and a UI definition updater. The request detector may be configured to detect a request to process a change to a UI definition. The stroke analyzer may be configured to access a stroke generated by a digital pen and determine, from the stroke, a new element to be appended to a page in the UI definition. The UI definition updater may be configured to update the UI definition, e.g., by including the new element at the target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: SAP AGInventors: Tobias Queck, Denis Browne
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Patent number: 7971924Abstract: A gangway bellows cover-style connecting device for articulated vehicles comprises a plurality of bands (2) made of flexible material, equipped with stiffening frames (3), connected to each other and forming a tunnel (4) which has an upper wall (6) and two lateral walls (7) for connecting two coaches of a vehicle to each other, and a closing panel (9) connected to a lower portion of the bands (2) for forming a lower wall of the tunnel (4). The connecting device comprises connecting means (10) acting on ends of respective free edges (13, 16) of the closing panel (9) and of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4), in such a way that the closing panel (9) lies coplanar with the free edges (16) of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4).Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: P.E.I. Protezioni Elaborazioni Industriali S.R.L.Inventors: Giorgio Tabellini, Luca Guidi, Denis Browne
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Patent number: 7866683Abstract: A gangway bellows for lining an intercommunicating gangway between a front car and a rear car which is connected in an articulated fashion to the front car, has a gangway bellows floor that is releasably attached to a gangway bellows body. Two drill holes extend through a first strip which is connected to the gangway bellows floor and through a second strip which is connected to the gangway bellows body. A first bolt and a second bolt are introduced into the drill holes. A securing element which is rigidly connected to the first bolt is provided for the second bolt and has two securing faces which are configured to bear against the end faces of the second bolt in order to hold the first bolt and the second bolt in the drill holes.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbHInventor: Denis Browne
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Publication number: 20100283223Abstract: The invention relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint. The vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of an articulated vehicle, such as for example of an articulated bus, and forms a passage (24) between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop (12) and a cable guide between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop (12) surrounds the passage (24). The cable guide is arranged above the passage (24). According to the invention, for the cable guide, a leaf spring (14) is provided which extends from the vehicle front part to the vehicle rear part. By means of the leaf spring, cables (16) can be guided between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part over the entire length of the leaf spring (14). Undefined movements of the cables when the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part move relative to one another are eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: ATG Autotechnik GmbHInventor: Denis Browne
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Publication number: 20100025962Abstract: A gangway bellows cover-style connecting device for articulated vehicles comprises a plurality of bands (2) made of flexible material, equipped with stiffening frames (3), connected to each other and forming a tunnel (4) which has an upper wall (6) and two lateral walls (7) for connecting two coaches of a vehicle to each other, and a closing panel (9) connected to a lower portion of the bands (2) for forming a lower wall of the tunnel (4). The connecting device comprises connecting means (10) acting on ends of respective free edges (13, 16) of the closing panel (9) and of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4), in such a way that the closing panel (9) lies coplanar with the free edges (16) of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: P.E.I. PROTEZIONI ELABORAZIONI INDUSTRIALI S.R.L.Inventors: Giorgio TABELLINI, Luca GUIDI, Denis BROWNE
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Publication number: 20090243257Abstract: A gangway bellows for lining an intercommunicating gangway between a front car and a rear car which is connected in an articulated fashion to the front car, has a gangway bellows floor that is releasably attached to a gangway bellows body. Two drill holes extend through a first strip which is connected to the gangway bellows floor and through a second strip which is connected to the gangway bellows body. A first bolt and a second bolt are introduced into the drill holes. A securing element which is rigidly connected to the first bolt is provided for the second bolt and has two securing faces which are configured to bear against the end faces of the second bolt in order to hold the first bolt and the second bolt in the drill holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ATG Autotechnik GMBHInventor: Denis BROWNE