Patents by Inventor Frank Ludolph
Frank Ludolph 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: 12040579Abstract: The invention relates to a transformer terminal comprising: an insulating housing which has an integrally designed main body (1) and a cover (2) which can be detachably mounted on the main body (1); a mounting device which is formed on the insulating housing and is designed to mount the insulating housing on a transformer, a first electrical conductor connection (4) for a first potential, comprising a first electrical connection assembly (8) having a first bus bar (8a); a first spring-force clamping connection which is formed on first bus bar (8a) and is designed to clamp a first conductor for electrical connection to the first bus bar (8a); and a first winding wire connection (8c) for electrically connecting a first winding wire of the transformer to the bus bar (8a), the first winding wire connection (8c) being integrally moulded on the first bus bar (8a); and a second electrical conductor connection (5) for a second potential, which is different from the first potential, the first and second electrical conType: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: CONTA-CLIP VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Jörg Nowastowski-Stock, Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 11901719Abstract: The invention relates to a cable feedthrough for feeding cables through a separating element, comprising: a feedthrough housing (2), which has a housing interior (7), which is delimited by a lateral housing wall (8) and a housing bottom (9) having a bottom opening (10) for feeding a plurality of cables through; a dividing component (3), which is arranged in the housing interior (7) opposite the housing bottom (9) and provides receptacles (15); and sealing elements (4), which are each arranged in one of the receptacles (15) and which each have a cable passage (19), which is designed to sealingly receive a cable.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: CONTA-CLIP VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Jörg Nowastowski-Stock, Frank Ludolph
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Publication number: 20220247095Abstract: The invention relates to a transformer terminal comprising: an insulating housing which has an integrally designed train body (1) and a cover (2) which can be detachably mounted on the main body (1); a mounting device which is formed on the insulating housing and is designed to mount the insulating housing on a transformer, a first electrical conductor connection (4) for a first potential, comprising a first electrical connection assembly (8) having a first bus bar (8a); a first spring-force clamping connection which is formed on first bus bar (8a) and is designed to clamp a first conductor for electrical connection to the first bus bar (8a); and a first winding wire connection (8c) for electrically connecting a first winding wire of the transformer to the bus bar (8a), the first winding wire connection (8c) being integrally moulded on the first bus bar (8a): and a second electrical conductor connection (5) for a second potential, which is different from the first potential, the first and second electrical coType: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: CONTA-CLIP VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Jörg NOWASTOWSKI-STOCK, Frank LUDOLPH
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Publication number: 20220085588Abstract: The invention relates to a cable feedthrough for feeding cables through a separating element, comprising: a feedthrough housing (2), which has a housing interior (7), which is delimited by a lateral housing wall (8) and a housing bottom (9) having a bottom opening (10) for feeding a plurality of cables through; a dividing component (3), which is arranged in the housing interior (7) opposite the housing bottom (9) and provides receptacles (15); and sealing elements (4), which are each arranged in one of the receptacles (15) and which each have a cable passage (19), which is designed to sealingly receive a cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: CONTA-CLIP VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Jörg NOWASTOWSKI-STOCK, Frank LUDOLPH
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Publication number: 20070250787Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that uses three-dimensional (3D) and other rendering effects within a graphical display environment on a mobile device to enable a new application to be displayed while a currently-running application window remains visible within a main viewing area of a screen. During operation, the system receives a request to display a new application in the graphical display environment. Next, in response to the request, the system generates a slanted view of the currently-running application window by slanting the currently-running application window through a 3D rendering effect and moving the currently-running application window towards an edge of the screen to make room for the new application. Finally, the system displays the new application in a new display window next to the slanted view of the currently-running application window.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Hideya Kawahara, Paul Byrne, Frank Ludolph, Yoojin Hong, Curtis Sasaki
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Publication number: 20050289470Abstract: A method, system, and computer accessible medium for an identity based user interface. An identity based user interface may display user interface elements including communication-related information for a plurality of identities. The communication related information may indicate multiple communication mechanisms for each identity. In response to selection of one of the communication mechanisms, an identity based user interface may initiate communication with the corresponding identity using the selected mechanism. An identity based user interface may also display information regarding the presence, reach-ability or future availability for one or more of the identities and may request and receive such information from an identity framework. An identity based user interface may utilize shared identity objects to store and maintain the communication related information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Kuldipsingh Pabla, Curtis Sasaki, Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 6664983Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) is configurable in an embodiment of the invention. A user configures sliding panels located on the edges of the GUI. A sliding panel is configured with an application that runs in the sliding panel. The sliding panel is present in the GUI in either a closed or an open representation. The sliding panel's GUI representation is determined based on the position of the user's cursor. When the cursor is within a closed sliding panel's closed representation, the sliding panel is expanded to its open representation. By moving the cursor outside the sliding panel, the user can close the panel. There is no need for the user to consciously manage the elements in the GUI. The elements are managed based on the configuration information supplied by the user and the information available at runtime.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: Frank Ludolph
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Publication number: 20010028365Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) is configurable in an embodiment of the invention. A user configures sliding panels located on the edges of the GUI. A sliding panel is configured with an application that runs in the sliding panel. The sliding panel is present in the GUI in either a closed or an open representation. The sliding panel's GUI representation is determined based on the position of the user's cursor. When the cursor is within a closed sliding panel's closed representation, the sliding panel is expanded to its open representation. By moving the cursor outside the sliding panel, the user can close the panel. There is no need for the user to consciously manage the elements in the GUI. The elements are managed based on the configuration information supplied by the user and the information available at runtime.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 6189138Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program code visually constructs object-oriented application software to be installed on a distributed object system. The method of the invention includes the following steps. Initially, the method provides a catalog facility which contains components having references to pre-existing objects within a distributed object system. A component is selected from the catalog facility for inclusion in the application software. A part corresponding to the object referenced by the selected component is derived from the selected component. The part is then made available to an application construction environment. In this environment, the part can be linked to at least one other part that also references a pre-existing object in the distributed object system. Graphical facilities are provided within the application construction environment for selecting and defining links among parts.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Brad G. Fowlow, Greg B. Nuyens, Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 6133898Abstract: A display oriented software user interface for the generation and display of a secondary display region within a primary display region of a computer controlled information management system having windows or localized sections of displayable information and icons. The secondary display region, Desk Drawer, providing advanced capabilities to the management system by generating a readily accessible region wherein icons may be placed and always accessed thereafter when the secondary display region is present. The presence of the secondary display region may be governed by a separate screen region responsive to the cursor display position.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ludolph, George Norman, Joel Spiegel
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Patent number: 5991535Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program code visually constructs object-oriented application software to be installed on a distributed object system. The method of the invention includes the following steps. Initially, the method provides a catalog facility which contains components having references to pre-existing objects within a distributed object system. A component is selected from the catalog facility for inclusion in the application software. A part corresponding to the object referenced by the selected component is derived from the selected component. The part is then made available to an application construction environment. In this environment, the part can be linked to at least one other part that also references a pre-existing object in the distributed object system. Graphical facilities are provided within the application construction environment for selecting and defining links among parts.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Brad G. Fowlow, Greg B. Nuyens, Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 5920868Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for selecting and reviewing a distributed object installed on a distributed object system. A method of the invention includes generating a library of components corresponding to distributed objects on the distributed object system, which includes one component corresponding to the distributed object. Each of the components of the library includes information describing the distributed object to which the particular component corresponds. The contents of the library are displayed using a catalog interface device. The library is browsed using the catalog interface device to identify the component corresponding to the distributed object which is then selected. At least a portion of the information describing the distributed object is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Brad G. Fowlow, Greg B. Nuyens, Keith L. Messer, Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 5874958Abstract: A sliding panel configured along an edge of a GUI is associated with an application. When a panel activation event occurs, the panel slides into view, allowing the user to view the information generated by the application and to interact with the configured application. The panel automatically closes when a panel deactivation event occurs. Multiple panels can be attached to each edge of the GUI. The GUI is maintained such that the GUI representation of the sliding panel is always visible and accessible in a first portion of the GUI. A second portion of the GUI can be used to display workspace output. The content of the first portion of the GUI remains constant as a user switches from one workspace to another. The content of the first portion of the GUI therefore remains accessible from any workspace.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: Frank Ludolph
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Patent number: 5825348Abstract: A display oriented software user interface for the generation and display of a secondary display region within a primary display region of a computer controlled information management system having windows or localized sections of displayable information and icons. The secondary display region, Desk Drawer, providing advanced capabilities to the management system by generating a readily accessible region wherein icons may be placed and always accessed thereafter when the secondary display region is present. The presence of the secondary display region may be governed by a separate screen region responsive to the cursor display position.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ludolph, George Norman, Joel Spiegel
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Patent number: 5745096Abstract: A display oriented software user interface for the generation and display of a secondary display region within a primary display region of a computer controlled information management system having windows or localized sections of displayable information and icons. The secondary display region, Desk Drawer, providing advanced capabilities to the management system by generating a readily accessible region wherein icons may be placed and always accessed thereafter when the secondary display region is present. The presence of the secondary display region may be governed by a separate screen region responsive to the cursor display position.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ludolph, George Norman, Joel Spiegel
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Patent number: 5657049Abstract: A display oriented software user interface for the generation and display of a secondary display region within a primary display region of a computer controlled information management system having windows or localized sections of displayable information and icons. The secondary display region, Desk Drawer, providing advanced capabilities to the management system by generating a readily accessible region wherein icons may be placed and always accessed thereafter when the secondary display region is present. The presence of the secondary display region may be governed by a separate screen region responsive to the cursor display position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ludolph, George Norman, Joel Spiegel