Patents by Inventor Guenter Schmitz
Guenter Schmitz 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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Publication number: 20240076680Abstract: The present invention relates to an aptamer not binding to the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein nor inhibiting the interaction of the receptor-binding domain (RED) of spike glycoprotein with angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2) and/or comprising or consisting of a nucleotide sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, a composition comprising the aptamer, and the use of the aptamer in the detection of SARS-CoV-2 or diagnosis or treatment of a SARS-CoV-2 infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: RHEINISCHE FRIEDRICH-WILHELMS-UNIVERSITÄT BONNInventors: Günter MAYER, Michael FAMULOK, Anton SCHMITZ, Anna Maria WEBER, Stefan BREUERS, Volkmar FIEBERG
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Publication number: 20200264066Abstract: A device for measuring the pressure at the test gas inlet of a mass-spectrometric leak detector, wherein a mass spectrometer is connected to the inlet of a high vacuum pump, having its outlet connected to the inlet of a pre-vacuum pump, wherein the inlet of the pre-vacuum pump is connected to the test gas inlet, and wherein the inlet of the pre-vacuum pump and at least one intermediate inlet of the high vacuum pump are connected to each other by a connection line comprising a flow throttle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Hjalmar Bruhns, Ludolf Gerdau, Norbert Moser, Günter Schmitz, Daniel Wetzig
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Publication number: 20180328809Abstract: A device for measuring the pressure at the test gas inlet of a mass-spectrometric leak detector, wherein a mass spectrometer is connected to the inlet of a high vacuum pump having its outlet connected to the inlet of a pre-vacuum pump, wherein the inlet of the pre-vacuum pump is connected to the test gas inlet and wherein the inlet of the pre-vacuum pump and at least one intermediate inlet of the high vacuum pump are connected to each other by a connection line comprising a flow throttle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: INFICON GmbHInventors: Hjalmar Bruhns, Ludolf Gerdau, Norbert Moser, Günter Schmitz, Daniel Wetzig
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Patent number: 9868547Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lighting unit for an aircraft interior having a floor with a baseplate fastenable to structure of the aircraft, and having a receiving region that faces away from the structure in a fastened state. An OLED light source having one or more OLEDs is arranged in the receiving region. The lighting unit also has a lens arranged on a side of the OLED light source facing away from the baseplate, and a frame mechanically retained in the receiving region by plug contacts such that the OLED light source and the lens are fastened in the receiving region. The plug contacts include electrical and mechanical contacts, wherein the OLEDs are supplied with electricity by at least one controllable driver, and wherein the contacts supply electricity to the OLED light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Detlef Heym, Günter Schmitz
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Publication number: 20170174360Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lighting unit for an aircraft interior having a floor with a baseplate fastenable to structure of the aircraft, and having a receiving region that faces away from the structure in a fastened state. An OLED light source having one or more OLEDs is arranged in the receiving region. The lighting unit also has a lens arranged on a side of the OLED light source facing away from the baseplate, and a frame mechanically retained in the receiving region by plug contacts such that the OLED light source and the lens are fastened in the receiving region. The plug contacts include electrical and mechanical contacts, wherein the OLEDs are supplied with electricity by at least one controllable driver, and wherein the contacts supply electricity to the OLED light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Detlef HEYM, Günter SCHMITZ
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Patent number: 9243151Abstract: The present invention relates to an afterglow coating comprising a clear varnish and a photoluminescent pigment, wherein the pigment comprises a white luminous color in which the clear varnish is distributed. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for producing these coatings and to their use for coating surfaces in the cabin of aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Patent number: 9046118Abstract: A fastening device for attaching a module element to a support structure in an aircraft includes a stud having a first end defining a broadened head configured to engage the support structure, a section which adjoins the head and defines a first lateral dimension and a second lateral dimension that is larger than, and is disposed at least substantially perpendicularly to, the first lateral dimension, and a second opposite end connected to a lever which is movable between open and closed positions relative to the stud. A bushing, which may be electrically conductive, is provided on and longitudinally movable along the stud, which is configured to contact the support structure and to support an outer wall of the module element. An eccentric may be actuated by the lever and is responsive to movement of the lever into the closed position to move the bushing along the stud towards the head.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Patent number: 8690453Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug/socket arrangement, in particular an electrical and/or optical plug/socket arrangement of an aircraft or spacecraft, which comprises a housing and at least one insert which can be received in the housing. It further comprises a releasable connection means which is adjustable between a locked position, in which the insert and the housing are locked to one another, and an unlocked position, in which the insert and the housing are not locked to one another; and an adjustment member which is adjustable between an inoperative position, in which the adjustment member is not operatively connected to the connection means, and a release position, in which the adjustment member is operatively connected to the connection means for releasing the locked position into the unlocked position of the connection means.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Patent number: 8485486Abstract: A display mount is provided for a vehicle, such an aircraft. The display mount includes, but is not limited to a support frame and a display accommodation device. The support frame is designed for incorporation in a supply channel, and the display accommodation device is designed to receive a display. The display accommodation device is connected to the support frame such that the display accommodation device is movable with a combined rotational movement and translational movement relative to the support frame between a first operating position and a second operating position.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Christian Riedel, Guenter Schmitz
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Publication number: 20120034028Abstract: A fastening device for attaching a module element to a support structure in an aircraft includes a stud having a first end defining a broadened head configured to engage the support structure, a section which adjoins the head and defines a first lateral dimension and a second lateral dimension that is larger than, and is disposed at least substantially perpendicularly to, the first lateral dimension, and a second opposite end connected to a lever which is movable between open and closed positions relative to the stud. A bushing, which may be electrically conductive, is provided on and longitudinally movable along the stud, which is configured to contact the support structure and to support an outer wall of the module element. An eccentric may be actuated by the lever and is responsive to movement of the lever into the closed position to move the bushing along the stud towards the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Publication number: 20120022820Abstract: The invention relates to a method for underwater navigation, particularly for scuba divers, and for autonomous, manned, or remote-controlled underwater vessels, wherein the signals of at least one sensor, comprising at least one acceleration sensor for determining the actual position, are integratively analyzed, accuracy is improved by means of the use of reference measurements, and a correction is carried out by way of a correction vector obtained from the transformation of the vector of the accelerations measured by the acceleration sensor in the diving computer coordinate system into the global coordinate system, the comparison to at least one of the reference measurement values, the determination of the deviation and the reverse transformation of the deviation to the diving computer coordinate system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Guenter Schmitz, Tim Schmitz
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Publication number: 20110176773Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug/socket arrangement, in particular an electrical and/or optical plug/socket arrangement of an aircraft or spacecraft, which comprises a housing and at least one insert which can be received in the housing. It further comprises a releasable connection means which is adjustable between a locked position, in which the insert and the housing are locked to one another, and an unlocked position, in which the insert and the housing are not locked to one another; and an adjustment member which is adjustable between an inoperative position, in which the adjustment member is not operatively connected to the connection means, and a release position, in which the adjustment member is operatively connected to the connection means for releasing the locked position into the unlocked position of the connection means.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Publication number: 20110133028Abstract: A display mount is provided for a vehicle, such an aircraft. The display mount includes, but is not limited to a support frame and a display accommodation device. The support frame is designed for incorporation in a supply channel, and the display accommodation device is designed to receive a display. The display accommodation device is connected to the support frame such that the display accommodation device is movable with a combined rotational movement and translational movement relative to the support frame between a first operating position and a second operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Christian RIEDEL, Guenter SCHMITZ
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Publication number: 20110033690Abstract: The present invention relates to an afterglow coating comprising a clear varnish and a photoluminescent pigment, wherein the pigment comprises a white luminous colour in which the clear varnish is distributed. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for producing these coatings and to their use for coating surfaces in the cabin of aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Patent number: 7866928Abstract: A plug and a method for fixing at least two devices, includes a tension element, a pin, a lever element and a compression element. In one example, the tension element includes a tension stamp on a first end and a coupling member on a second end and a lever element includes a first sliding and a coupling element, with the pin coupling the lever element with the tension element. A compression element having an area-shaped contact that is capable of sliding onto the tension element until the area-shaped contact contacts the tension stamp. When the lever element is coupled to the tension element by a pin and is engaged by using a lever movement, a compression element is compressed by shortening a distance between the tension stamp and the lever element.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Publication number: 20100201950Abstract: The invention pertains to the projection of image contents in an aircraft. A mechanical projection surface is provided that features a gear with two thrust sleeves and two gear rods. The two thrust sleeves are displaced opposite to one another due to the rotation of a threaded rod. Each of the two thrust sleeves carries along an assigned gear rod such that a projection screen is respectively retracted or extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Tilo Budinger, Guenter Schmitz
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Publication number: 20080029667Abstract: A plug and a method for fixing at least two devices, includes a tension element, a pin, a lever element and a compression element. In one example, the tension element includes a tension stamp on a first end and a coupling member on a second end and a lever element includes a first sliding and a coupling element, with the pin coupling the lever element with the tension element. A compression element having an area-shaped contact that is capable of sliding onto the tension element until the area-shaped contact contacts the tension stamp. When the lever element is coupled to the tension element by a pin and is engaged by using a lever movement, a compression element is compressed by shortening a distance between the tension stamp and the lever element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventor: Guenter Schmitz
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Patent number: 6510037Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring an electromagnetic actuator having at least one electromagnet. This electromagnet acts on an armature, which is displaceable against the force of at least one pull-back spring, and is used for operating an actuator, in particular an electromagnetic actuator for operating a gas exchange valve on the cylinder of an internal combustion engine. In accordance with this method, the electric power of the magnet is controlled via an electric control system. The other electric power parameter, which depends on the controlled electric power parameter, serves as a monitoring parameter, and its curve in time is determined as an actual value, which is then compared with a theoretical value. This theoretical value is the curve in time preset in the control system to ensure correct functioning. In the case of a discrepancy between these two values, an adjustment signal is produced.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: FEV Motorentechnik GmbHInventor: Günter Schmitz
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Patent number: 6507468Abstract: A controller has two shunt lines connected in parallel with safety relays. For testing their switching capability, the safety relays are reversed to their idle positions and the change in voltage is monitored on their idle contacts. If voltage is missing, an error signal is issued. During the test, the parallel shunt line is closed so that the safety power line is not interrupted. Switching amplifiers having a response and action time which is a fraction of the preset response time of the safety relays control the safety relays. For testing the electrical control, the drives of the safety relays are switched to currentless and the change in voltage is monitored on the drives. If the change in voltage is inadequate, an error signal is issued. The safety relays remain in their operating positions during the test.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Gestra GmbHInventors: Juergen Klattenhoff, Joachim-Christian Politt, Guenter Schmitz
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Patent number: 6474276Abstract: A method for controlling an electromagnetic actuator for a cylinder valve in a piston-type internal combustion engine with the actuator being operatively connected to the cylinder valve and moveable back and forth between two electromagnetics, counter to the force of at least one restoring spring. The current supplied to the electromagnetics is controlled with the aid of a sensor arrangement and via an engine control unit such that the current supply to the catching electromagnet, i.e., the electromagnet being approached by the moveable armature of the actuator, is controlled so as to move the armature slowly toward the respective pole face. Moreover, in order to regulate the valve play during the closing movement of a cylinder valve, the current supply to the catching electromagnet is controlled such that the valve initially touches down softly on its seat and that following the valve play, the armature touches down softly on the pole face.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: FEV Motorentechnik GmbHInventors: Günter Schmitz, Christian Boie, Frank Van Der Staay, Lutz Kather