Patents by Inventor Dirk Müller

Dirk Müller 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: 20150218854
    Abstract: The invention relates a door handle unit (10) for actuating a lock (101) of a movable part (100) of a motor vehicle, particularly a door, a flap or the like, with a door handle (11), which is movably mounted at the support element (12) for mechanically opening the movable part (100) by a user, wherein the door handle (11) comprises at least a rest position and a operative position, a mechanical coupling element (13), which is movably mounted at the support element (12) and by which a movement of the door handle (11) is transmitted to the lock (101) from the rest position to the operating position, wherein the door handle (11) and the coupling element (13) are mechanically cooperating and form a movable actuating mechanism (15), and at least a locking unit (16), which in a normal case enables a movement of the actuating mechanism (15) for actuating the lock (101) and only in a case of locking blocks a movement of the actuating mechanism (15) for actuating the lock (101).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Dirk Müller, Markus Bartels, Reinhold Mathofer, Ralf Lennhoff, Timo Hoppe, Mario Christensen, Andreas Beck
  • Patent number: 9039050
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for actuating the closure of a movable part (12) of a motor vehicle, in particular a door, or hatchback, or similar, comprising a support (11) that can be fixed to the inner face of the movable part (12), a bearing unit (20) that can be pivoted about a first axis (13) provided on the support (11) and a handle element (40) with a first (41) and a second end (42), the second end (42) being fixed to the bearing unit (20), whereby the handle element (40) can be pivoted together with the bearing unit (20). According to the invention, the first end (41) is pivotally mounted on the first axis (13) and at least one bearing element (22, 22a, 22b) is provided for the horizontal bearing of the first end (41), said bearing element being located in the region of the first axis (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: HUF NORTH AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Dirk Müller, Ralf Lennhoff
  • Publication number: 20150133634
    Abstract: A kit for producing a radiopharmaceutical, having: a cation exchange cartridge; a reaction vial having a marker precursor; a solution vial having a solvent; an elution vial having a sterile solution including common salt (NaCl) and hydrochloric acid (HCl); and a buffer salt. A method for producing a radiopharmaceutical is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Dirk Müller
  • Patent number: 9005178
    Abstract: A dispensing cartridge, particularly for dental impression materials, formed from a plastic material having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and including a metal reinforcement tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael Knee, Dirk Mueller, Ingo W. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20150098895
    Abstract: A set for producing a radiopharmaceutical, having a cation exchange cartridge; a reaction vial containing a precursor marker; a solution vial containing a solvent; an elution vial containing a sterile solution that includes sodium chloride (NaCl) and hydrochloric acid (HCl); a buffer salt. A method for producing a radiopharmaceutical is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Dirk Mueller
  • Publication number: 20150098894
    Abstract: A set for producing a radiopharmaceutical, having a cation exchange cartridge; a reaction vial containing a precursor marker; a solution vial containing a solvent; an elution vial containing a sterile solution that includes sodium chloride (NaCl) and hydrochloric acid (HCl); a buffer salt. A method for producing a radiopharmaceutical is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Dirk Mueller
  • Publication number: 20150098896
    Abstract: A set for producing a radiopharmaceutical, having: a cation exchange cartridge; a reaction vial containing a precursor marker; a solution vial containing a solvent; an elution vial containing a sterile solution that includes sodium chloride (NaCl) and hydrochloric acid (HCl); a buffer salt. A method for producing a radiopharmaceutical is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Dirk Mueller
  • Patent number: 8985648
    Abstract: A handle device for a lock unit of a vehicle includes a handle part which is movably mounted relative to a door of the vehicle and which can be displaced between a rest position and an operating position. The handle part is flush with the exterior of the door in the rest position and projects from the exterior of the door in the operating position. The handle part can be manually actuated to open the door when in the operating position. The handle device further includes an actuating unit which can be used to transfer the handle part at least from the rest position to the operating position when the actuating unit is activated. The actuating unit includes a cover which can be detached from the actuating unit and a lock cylinder arranged in the handle device, such that the lock cylinder can be released by detaching the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Huf Hulsbeck & Furst GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Dirk Müller, Mario Christensen, Stefan Mönig, Christof Brauner, Martin Witte, Norbert Heller
  • Patent number: 8876305
    Abstract: The rear-view mirror comprises a mirror housing, in which a mirror glass is disposed. It is surrounded by a rim portion, wherein at least a part of the rim portion is configured moveable relative to the mirror housing. Said part can be configured elastically resilient, linked with the mirror housing, or it can be provided detachable. When the mirror housing touches its installed elements during an evasive movement, the corresponding part of the rim portion can move, whereby an additional travel distance for the mirror housing is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Dirk Mueller
  • Patent number: 8863604
    Abstract: A drive apparatus for boarding and unboarding devices, in particular for passenger doors, boarding ramps, retractable steps and the like on public transport vehicles having an electric drive motor the driven element of which is connected to the input element of a first reduction gear the output element of which is coupled to the actuation devices for the boarding and unboarding devices where the drive apparatus is constructed as a compact drive where the electric drive motor, the first reduction gear and a second reduction gear as well as an energizable clutch are disposed axially behind each other inside a tubular housing between the first reduction gear and the second reduction gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Gebr. Bode GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Dirk Müller
  • Patent number: 8735277
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrathin semiconductor circuit having contact bumps and to a corresponding production method. The semiconductor circuit includes a bump supporting layer having a supporting layer thickness and having a supporting layer opening for uncovering a contact layer element being formed on the surface of a semiconductor circuit. An electrode layer is situated on the surface of the contact layer element within the opening of the bump supporting layer, on which electrode layer is formed a bump metallization for realizing the contact bump. On account of the bump supporting layer, a thickness of the semiconductor circuit can be thinned to well below 300 micrometers, with the wafer reliably being prevented from breaking. Furthermore, the moisture barrier properties of the semiconductor circuit are thereby improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Dirk Mueller, Manfred Schneegans, Sokratis Sgouridis
  • Patent number: 8714409
    Abstract: A dispensing cartridge, particularly for dental impression materials, comprises a locking member for locking a tip to the dispensing cartridge and/or to a container accommodated in the dispensing cartridge. The locking member has a first end and a second end, and is pivotally connectable with the dispensing cartridge at the first end. The second end of the locking member is adapted for releasable locking engagement with the tip. Furthermore, the locking member comprises a first portion that provides a grasping feature for the user for manipulating the dispensing cartridge at the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Dirk Müller-Paul
  • Patent number: 8684229
    Abstract: The present invention is preferably directed to a dispenser of the type sold by 3M ESPE under the trade name Pentamix and as also described above. Such a dispenser preferably comprises at least a first and a second compartment for a first reservoir and a second reservoir, respectively, the first and the second reservoirs containing a first and a second component for the dental material, respectively. It further preferably comprises a first and a second plunger driven by a first drive for advancing the first and the second components from the first and the second reservoirs, respectively. Moreover, a dynamic mixer driven by a second drive for automatically mixing the first and second components to form the dental material from the first and second components is provided. Such a dispenser further preferably has a dispensing portion or mixing tip for dispensing the mixed dental material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Manfred Harre, Dirk Müller-Paul, Michael Keller, Ingo W. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20130315714
    Abstract: A method is provided for pulling a bearing body off the rotor of a gas turbine having a casing, while the casing is closed. The method includes fixing a shaft extension on the relevant end of the rotor. In order to free the bearing body of the weight of the rotor, the method involves supporting the rotor and/or holding the rotor. The method further includes fitting sliding elements between the bearing body and the rotor, and moving the bearing body axially along the machine axis onto the shaft extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Dirk Müller
  • Publication number: 20130310537
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a kit for preparing a radiopharmaceutical, the method comprising the steps: elution of a 68Ge/68Ga-Generator using hydrochloric acid as an eluent for obtaining a generator eluate comprising 68Gallium, feeding the generator eluate through a cation exchange cartridge, which collects the 68Gallium, separating the used eluent, eluting the 68Gallium from the cation exchange cartridge using a solution comprising sodium chloride and hydrochloric acid and feeding the resulting eluate into an aqueous precursor mixture comprising at least a labelling precursor thereby forming a reaction solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Zentralklinik Bad Berka GmbH
    Inventor: Dirk Müller
  • Publication number: 20130306133
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to a solar collector with variable heat release and to a method for operating such solar collectors. The solar collector comprises a housing and an absorber arranged in the housing for purposes of releasing heat to a heat-transfer medium that flows at least partially through the housing, whereby the housing has at least one transparent cover to allow incident sunlight to pass through onto the absorber and to modify the heat release to the environment, whereby the cover is arranged in the housing in such a way that at least the mean distance between the cover and the absorber can be varied in order to adjust the heat release. Increasing the mean distance leads to a decrease of the heat release to the environment, while reducing the mean distance leads to an increase of the heat release to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCH-TECHNISCHE
    Inventors: Dirk Mueller, Carsten Wemhoener
  • Patent number: 8579497
    Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing dental materials is provided, comprising a drive shaft for driving a mixer. The mixer is placeable on the drive shaft in a first and a second position, wherein in the first position a guiding section of the drive shaft is mated with an engagement section of the mixer, but an engagement section of the drive shaft is not engaged with the engagement section of the mixer, and in the second position the engagement section of the drive shaft is also engaged with the engagement section of the mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Manfred Harre, Dirk Müller-Paul
  • Patent number: 8545724
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid C1-C6-alkyl ester and acetophenone, its use for the odorization of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorization of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Symrise AG
    Inventors: Norbert Braun, Jörg Eilers, Dirk Müller
  • Patent number: D696617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Dirk Mueller-Stolz
  • Patent number: D736686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Dirk Mueller-Stolz