Patents by Inventor Frank Arndt

Frank Arndt 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: 20240082879
    Abstract: A processing system and method for nationwide commingling of mail items to increase efficiency and lower mailing costs includes a pre-sort facility which creates a first set of diverted mail items and a first set of associated data while a print and mail manufacture facility generates a second set of manufactured mail items and a second set of associated data and then receives the first set of diverted mail items and first set of associated data from the pre-sort facility and then commingles the first and second sets of mail items according to a predetermined set of commingling rules applied to the first and second sets of associated data to produce commingled mail items which reduces postal costs in mailing the commingled mail item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Frank Delfer, John Arndt, Kevin T. Malone
  • Patent number: 8561569
    Abstract: A combined heating and cooling device for coating the inner walls of pipes may include heating areas and cooling areas. This device can be guided along the pipe to be coated, wherein a fluid containing the coating active agent is supplied to the interior of the pipe. The combined heating and cooling treatment for the pipe supports the process of coating formation. The cooling process is subject to a desired profile by the use of the cooling area and is not determined by chance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20120191625
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a fitter with multimedia support during assembly work in or on a technical facility is provided. Existing remote-controlled systems for supporting technicians on-site do not offer sufficient support possibilities. By means of the apparatus, which includes a competence center having different transmitters and receivers, and a computer on-site, which has a multimedia system for examination, the support is improved and considerably faster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Hans-Gerd Brummel, Volker Heblinski, Willi Paschmann, Christian Reimann, Holger Santelmann, Olaf Schmidt, Dietmar Weber
  • Publication number: 20110291916
    Abstract: A method for transmitting an image from a first control unit to a second control unit is provided wherein a maintenance technician can view the same image on a head-mounted display from the first output unit as an expert in the back office. The image is played back on the first output unit with the same resolution as on the head-mounted display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Hans-Gerd Brummel, Volker Heblinski, Willi Paschmann, Christian Reimann, Holger Santelmann, Olaf Schmidt, Gerhard Schulz, Dietmar Weber
  • Patent number: 8008932
    Abstract: A component made of electrically insulating material with a detection structure for mechanical damage such as cracks is disclosed. The detection structure is a conductor. The electrical properties of the detection structure are modified as more and more cracks are formed such that the component will be replaced in time before breaking. The electrical conductor is formed by particles that are in contact with each other and have a metallic surface such that an electrical conductor is created which is particularly sensitive to mechanical damage, thus rendering the detection structure highly sensitive. Furthermore, if the metallic surface is produced merely by cladding the particles while the inside of the particles is made of the same material as the component, a conductor featuring an adapted thermal expansion behavior is created for components that are subject to great thermal stress, e.g. heat shield panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Ursus Krüger, Oliver Stier
  • Patent number: 7948152
    Abstract: A cladding (22) for a wall (12) includes a barrier layer (24) that can be deformed by the action of a polymer actuator (14). According to the invention, a contact surface (A) of the cladding lies completely against the wall, at least in the non-deformed state, stabilizing the intrinsically elastic wall cladding. For example, the wall cladding can be fixed to the wall (12) in the form of lamellae (22), at respective points, in such a way that the activation of the polymer actuator (14) causes the lamellae (22) to bend, thus permitting, for example, a layer (25) of ice to be detached from the cladding. Alternatively, the cladding can also be configured from a membrane actuator, which is fixed at points, or by its entire surface to the wall (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Ursus Kruger, Volkmar Luthen, Arno Steckenborn, Matthias Stossel, Raymond Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20100189895
    Abstract: In a method for coating the inner walls of pipes (11), and in a coating device suitable for coating, a combined heating and cooling device (19) having heating areas (21) and cooling areas (22) is used for the method. This device can be guided along the pipe (11) to be coated, wherein a fluid (16) containing the coating active agent is supplied to the interior of the pipe. The combined heating and cooling treatment for the pipe supports the process of coating formation. The cooling process is subject to a desired profile by the use of the cooling area (22) and is not determined by chance, in contrast to the cooling process in the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 7763367
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a component which is provided with a ceramic coating forming the surface. Inventively there is provision at least in a cover layer of the coating for nanoparticles made from a colorant (CrCoAl or a spinel-type oxide) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles. This combination of nanoparticles in the coating advantageously results in a resistance to high temperatures of the coloring of the surface of up to 1000° C. not previously known. This allows even components under great stress, such as for example compressor or turbine blades of a gas turbine, to be provided with temperature-resistant coloring. This can then be used for an optical inspection for example. Protection is also claimed for a method for creating the inventive coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Daniel Körtvelyessy, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 7648555
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for carrying out a reaction in a microreaction chamber. Nanoparticles which have been advantageously subjected to specific reactions in the microreaction chamber are used for carrying out the reaction. The obtained reaction product, which is preferably also provided in the form of nanoparticles. can then be removed from the microreaction chamber. Advantageously, the ongoing reaction can be specifically influenced by using the microreaction chamber. Both endothermic and exothermic reactions can be carried out with an accurately predictable result by feeding energy in a dosed manner into/out of the reaction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Hendrik Rönsch
  • Publication number: 20090315573
    Abstract: A component made of electrically insulating material with a detection structure for mechanical damage such as cracks is disclosed. The detection structure is a conductor. The electrical properties of the detection structure are modified as more and more cracks are formed such that the component will be replaced in time before breaking. The electrical conductor is formed by particles that are in contact with each other and have a metallic surface such that an electrical conductor is created which is particularly sensitive to mechanical damage, thus rendering the detection structure highly sensitive. Furthermore, if the metallic surface is produced merely by cladding the particles while the inside of the particles is made of the same material as the component, a conductor featuring an adapted thermal expansion behavior is created for components that are subject to great thermal stress, e.g. heat shield panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Ursus Krüger, Oliver Stier
  • Publication number: 20090252953
    Abstract: An arrangement (90) has a support (10) and nanoparticles (40, 70) that are located thereupon. At least two nanoparticles (40, 70), both of which are made of a metal material (M1, M2) and are different regarding the metal material, are disposed at a distance from one another on a surface (130) of the support (10). The two metal materials have a different degree of preciousness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens-Christian Holst, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger
  • Publication number: 20090117027
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for carrying out a reaction in a microreaction chamber. Nanoparticles which have been advantageously subjected to specific reactions in the microreaction chamber are used for carrying out the reaction. The obtained reaction product, which is preferably also provided in the form of nanoparticles. can then be removed from the microreaction chamber. Advantageously, the ongoing reaction can be specifically influenced by using the microreaction chamber. Both endothermic and exothermic reactions can be carried out with an accurately predictable result by feeding energy in a dosed manner into/out of the reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Kruger, Hendrik Ronsch
  • Publication number: 20090005233
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a component which is provided with a ceramic coating forming the surface. Inventively there is provision at least in a cover layer of the coating for nanoparticles made from a colorant (CrCoAl or a spinel-type oxide) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles. This combination of nanoparticles in the coating advantageously results in a resistance to high temperatures of the coloring of the surface of up to 1000° C. not previously known. This allows even components under great stress, such as for example compressor or turbine blades of a gas turbine, to be provided with temperature-resistant coloring. This can then be used for an optical inspection for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Kruger, Daniel Kortvelyessy, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 7446870
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for verification of particles, in particular of nanoparticles (16), in which a sensor area (15) is made available for this purpose, on which the particles can accumulate. The invention also relates to a sensor arrangement having a sensor area (15) which is suitable for carrying out the method mentioned. The invention provides for a plurality of sensor areas (15) to be arranged, on which particles which each have different characteristics can accumulate. For example, this makes it possible to classify nanoparticles (16) of different size, thus advantageously allowing a statement to be made on the size distribution of the nanoparticles (16) in a nanopowder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jan Grahmann, Jens-Christian Holst, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Hendrik Rönsch, Arno Steckenborn
  • Publication number: 20080209896
    Abstract: A catalyst system for an internal combustion engine with at least one cylinder and/or piston is characterized in that the catalyst is arranged in the form of nanoparticles on the cylinder and/or piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Kruger, Hendrik Ronsch
  • Patent number: 7396515
    Abstract: A reactor with a reaction chamber (14), which is produced for example by etching or other micro-mechanical production processes. An agitating device (20) is formed for example by an electrical field generator (18), which acts on electrical charge carriers (21) of the sample fluid, and consequently leads to circulation or mixing of the sample fluid. As an alternative, a magnetic field generator which acts on magnetic particles in the sample fluid may also be used. The reactor permits the extensive miniaturization of test reactors for bioprocesses, since circulation of the fluid to achieve a quasi steady-state bioprocess is possible the agitating devices even under extremely confined spatial conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Hendrik Rönsch, Arno Steckenborn
  • Publication number: 20070189702
    Abstract: A cladding (22) for a wall (12) includes a barrier layer (24) that can be deformed by the action of a polymer actuator (14). According to the invention, a contact surface (A) of the cladding lies completely against the wall, at least in the non-deformed state, stabilising the intrinsically elastic wall cladding. For example, the wall cladding can be fixed to the wall (12) in the form of lamellae (22), at respective points, in such a way that the activation of the polymer actuator (14) causes the lamellae (22) to bend, thus permitting, for example, a layer (25) of ice to be detached from the cladding. Alternatively, the cladding can also be configured from a membrane actuator, which is fixed at points, or by its entire surface to the wall (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicants: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Wittelsbacherplatz 2
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Ursus Kruger, Volkmar Luthen, Arno Steckenborn, Matthias Stossel, Raymond Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20070076207
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for verification of particles, in particular of nanoparticles (16), in which a sensor area (15) is made available for this purpose, on which the particles can accumulate. The invention also relates to a sensor arrangement having a sensor area (15) which is suitable for carrying out the method mentioned. The invention provides for a plurality of sensor areas (15) to be arranged, on which particles which each have different characteristics can accumulate. For example, this makes it possible to classify nanoparticles (16) of different size, thus advantageously allowing a statement to be made on the size distribution of the nanoparticles (16) in a nanopowder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jan Grahmann, Jens-Christian Holst, Jens Jensen, Ursus Kruger, Hendrik Ronsch, Arno Steckenborn
  • Publication number: 20050100484
    Abstract: A microreactor in which interaction partners (14) are immobilized on the reactor wall (15) and a catalyst (21) is bound to these interaction partners. The catalyst (21) is preferably bound to the interaction partners (14) by hybridization of corresponding oligonucleotides. Furthermore, catalyst particles (21) which can be attached to fixed interaction partners (14) by a coupling-on partner (23) provided for this purpose are disclosed. The microreactor is suitable and advantageous for flexible use since a multiplicity of different catalyst particles can be attached to the tube walls of the reaction space (12) without any great difficulty. These compounds can be detached again, so that the microreactor can be used in succession for different reactions. The microreactor is suitable, for upstream processing of a bioprocess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Hendrik Ronsch, Arno Steckenborn
  • Publication number: 20040081621
    Abstract: In an imaging method, an object to be examined is treated with an optically activatable contrast medium and illuminated via a plurality of LEDs. Luminescent light excited by the irradiation is detected by a detector. The LEDs have emission wavelengths preferably different from one another. There are preferably different spectral filter combinations present that respectively include as a structural unit, an excitation filter for selecting an excitation wavelength from the radiation output by the excitation source, and a luminescence filter for filtering out wavelengths above the expected emission maximum of the luminescent light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Arne Hengerer, Thomas Mertelmeier, Marcus Pfister