Patents by Inventor Hans Peter

Hans Peter 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).

  • Methods for measurement of calcium ions
    Patent number: 8962338
    Abstract: Reagents and methods for determination of calcium within a sample. Specific embodiments include a reagent for determination of calcium comprising a mono-nitro substituted BAPTA-type chelator (BAPTA=1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N?,N?-tetraacetic acid). Methods for accurate determination of calcium in a sample, such as a blood, whole blood, plasma or serum or any other aqueous liquid sample including cerebrospinal fluid, lymph, salivary juice or urine. Embodiments are also useful for clinical diagnoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Josel, Hans-Joachim Kytzia, Matthias Muecke
  • Methods for selecting eukaryotic cells expressing a heterologous protein
    Patent number: 8962274
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for selecting at least one eukaryotic host cell expressing a product of interest, comprising (a) providing a plurality of eukaryotic host cells, wherein cellular viability of said host cells is dependent upon folate uptake, wherein said host cells comprise at least (i) a foreign polynucleotide encoding a product of interest and (ii) a foreign polynucleotide encoding a DHFR enzyme; (b) culturing said plurality of eukaryotic host cells in a selective culture medium comprising at least an inhibitor of DHFR and folate in a limiting concentration; and (c) selecting at least one eukaryotic host cell expressing the product of interest. Also provided is a method for expressing a product of interest which is based on host cells selected by said method and a cell culture medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Thomas Jostock, Hans-Peter Knopf
  • Organic electroluminescent device
    Patent number: 8963143
    Abstract: The invention provides an OLED device with improved light out-coupling comprising an electroluminescent layer stack (2) on top of a substrate (1), where the electroluminescent layer stack (2) comprises an organic light-emitting layer stack (6) with one or more organic layers sandwiched between a first electrode (3) facing towards the substrate (1) and a second electrode (7) to apply a driving voltage to the organic light-emitting layer stack (6), and a first electron transport layer stack (4a) arranged between the organic light emitting layers stack (6) and the second electrode (7), wherein the electron transport layer stack (4a) comprises an electron transport layer (41) made of a first electron transport material having a low refractive index and at least one n-doped layer (40, 42). The invention further relates to a method to manufacture these OLED devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijkle Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Loebl, Herbert Friedrich Boerner, Claudia Michaela Goldmann
  • Method and control unit for operating a valve
    Patent number: 8955495
    Abstract: A method for operating a valve, in particular a fuel injector of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, in which an auxiliary variable is obtained as a function of at least one electrical operating variable of an electromagnetic actuator driving a component of the valve, in particular a valve needle, and in which the auxiliary variable is checked for the presence of a predefinable characteristic. A reference variable which characterizes the operating behavior of the electromagnetic actuator is ascertained, the auxiliary variable is modified as a function of the reference variable to obtain a modified auxiliary variable, and the modified auxiliary variable is checked for the presence of the predefinable characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Joos, Jens Neuberg, Traugott Degler, Helerson Kemmer, Hans-Peter Lehr, Holger Rapp, Haris Hamedovic, Bernd Wichert, Anh-Tuan Hoang, Ruben Schlueter, Joerg Koenig, Achim Hirchenhein
  • System for vehicle braking detection
    Patent number: 8957772
    Abstract: A system for detection of braking of a vehicle may include a device provided in a first vehicle. The device may be in communication with a detector mounted to the first vehicle to monitor an area in front of the first vehicle. The detector may detect light emitted by the rear lights of a second vehicle when the second vehicle is ahead of the first vehicle in the monitored area. The device may acquire data from the detector and analyze the acquired data in order to detect an optical signal emitted by the rear lights of the second vehicle. The optical signal may encode information indicative of a braking procedure being performed by the second vehicle. The device may evaluate the detected optical signal in order to derive the information indicative of the braking procedure of the second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Mauderer, Klaus Hübner
  • Device for the impact damping of cable constructions, in particular for barrier structures for falling rock, mud flows and snow
    Patent number: 8955655
    Abstract: With an apparatus for the shock absorption of rope structures, in particular for rockfall, land slide and snow barriers, at least one intermediate piece (1; 1?) deformable by tensile forces is provided which is accommodated within a rope subjected to tension. The intermediate piece (1, 1?) comprises one or more longitudinal elements (7, 8, 20) which can respectively be in the form of a strip, bar, wire, rope and/or strand. The longitudinal element or elements (7, 8, 20) are connected by their one end (7a, 8a; 20a) to the one rope end. On the other hand, they are guided about a deflection element (10; 10?) connected to the other rope end. Means are provided by means of which the deflection angle of the longitudinal element or elements formed upon loading the intermediate piece (1, 1?) is substantially sustained. The shock absorption characteristics can thus be better defined and optimised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Geobrugg AG
    Inventors: Hans Peter Von Allmen, Andrea Roth
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING CURRENTS OR MAGNETIC FIELDS USING HALL SENSORS
    Publication number: 20150042326
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for measuring currents or magnetic fields using at least one Hall sensor, which is operated with spinning current technology. In addition to first sample values for calculating a spinning current measurement value (6), second sample values are formed from the digitally converted sensor signals (1) of the Hall sensor in the method. The second sample values are formed over shorter periods of time (9) and are corrected with an offset, which is calculated from the spinning current measurement value (6) and the first sample values. In addition to the precise spinning current measurement value (6), fast offset-corrected measurement values (10) of the magnetic field or current are obtained using the method and the associated device, without elaborate calibration or additional analogue circuitry expenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hackner, Hans-Peter Hohe, Markus Sand
  • Seat belt buckle and seat belt system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8950780
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat belt buckle for a seat belt comprising a casing, a locking member for a plug-in latch and an unlocking device (26) for releasing the unlocking member. The unlocking device (26) includes at least two unlocking surfaces (56, 60) which are independent of each other, wherein a predetermined force has to be applied to both unlocking surfaces (56, 60) for operating the unlocking device (26). The unlocking device (26) includes at least one fastening element (30) constituting an engaging connection with the casing, wherein the engaging connection prevents a movement of the unlocking device (26) in an unlocking direction of the locking member and the fastening element (30) has to be moved in a direction perpendicular to the unlocking direction for releasing the engaging connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: TRW Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Betz, Peter Haas
  • Rotor blade arrangement and gas turbine
    Patent number: 8951015
    Abstract: A rotor blade arrangement (20), especially for a gas turbine, which can be fastened on a blade carrier (19) and includes in each case a blade aerofoil element (10) and a platform element (14), wherein the platform elements (14) of a blade row form a continuous inner shroud. With such a blade arrangement, a mechanical decoupling, which extends the service life, is achieved by the blade aerofoil element (10) and the platform element (14) being formed as separate elements and by being able to be fastened in each case separately on the blade carrier (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Herbert Brandl, Hans-Peter Bossmann, Philipp Indlekofer
  • miRNA based treatment monitoring in multiple sclerosis
    Publication number: 20150037327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of determining whether a patient responds to a therapeutic treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), of monitoring the course of multiple sclerosis (MS) in a patient, of determining the risk for a relapse of multiple sclerosis (MS) in a patient, and of adjusting the dose of a therapeutic drug applied for therapeutic treatment of multiple sclerosis in a patient. Said methods are based on the determination of the level of at least one miRNA in a test sample isolated from the patient. The present invention also relates to a method of identifying a compound suitable for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Markus Beier, Matthias Scheffler, Anke Wendschlag, Orhan Aktas, Jens Ingwersen, Hans-Peter Hartung, Patrick Küry, Timour Prozorovski
  • METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LIGNIN-CONTAINING PRECURSOR FIBRES AND ALSO CARBON FIBRES
    Publication number: 20150037241
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a precursor for the production of carbon- and activated carbon fibres according to the wet- or air-gap spinning method, in which a solution of lignin and a fibre-forming polymer in a suitable solvent is extruded through the holes of a spinning nozzle into a coagulation bath, the formed thread is stretched and subsequently treated, dried at an elevated temperature and then wound up. The lignin-containing thread is an economical starting material for the production of carbon- and activated carbon fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
    Inventors: André Lehmann, Horst Ebeling, Hans-Peter Fink
  • Device for reducing the impact on a surface section by positively charged ions, and ion accelelerator arrangement
    Patent number: 8944385
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface section that is exposed to an ion flow, in particular for a drive arrangement in a spacecraft, comprising an electrostatic ion accelerator arrangement. According to the invention, in order to reduce erosion, an intermediate potential energy surface is provided, the surface being advantageous in that it allows a magnetic field that is essentially parallel to the surface section to be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Thales Electronic Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Harmann, Norbert Koch, Guenter Kornfeld
  • BELT TENSIONER FOR A SAFETY BELT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150028652
    Abstract: The invention relates a belt tensioner (10) for a seat belt system comprising a tensioner tube (42) for receiving and guiding a pressurizing element (44) as well as a separate generator housing (46) for receiving a gas generator (48), wherein a coupling element (50) tightly connecting the generator housing (46) to the tensioner tube (42) is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Betz, Dominik Seitzer, Ruediger Karl
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODULE FOR A REFRIGERATING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150027153
    Abstract: A multifunctional module for a refrigerating apparatus with a module housing, includes a controllable function valve arranged for dispensing water from a water circuit. The module housing includes a leak detection device for detecting water leakage inside the module housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Elmar FAHNLE, Eugen GAPLIKOW, Hans Gerd KELLER, Michael KRAPP, Karl-Friedrich LAIBLE, Vitaliy RIMKEVICH, Hans Peter WERNER
  • LOW ANTICOAGULANT HEPARINS
    Publication number: 20150031638
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemically modified heparin, with an antifactor II activity of less than 10 IU/mg, an antifactor Xa activity of less than 10 IU/mg and an average molecular weight (Mw) between about 6.5 and 9.5 kDa. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the heparin and its medical use, including treatment of malaria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Ekre, Ulf Lindahl, Erik Holmer, Per-Olov Eriksson, Anna Leitgeb, Mats Wahlgren, Stefania Tidia, Lino Liverani
  • PYROTECHNIC TENSIONER
    Publication number: 20150027337
    Abstract: A pyrotechnic pretensioner (10) for a safety system in a vehicle has an inflator (22) including a propelling charge (26) and an igniter (32) and including a housing (12) in which a pressure chamber (14) is provided into which gas can flow and in which a piston can be displaced by the gas, an end piece (16) which closes the pressure chamber (14) and in which a chamber (24) is formed into which the propelling charge (26) is filled and whose wall constitutes the wall of the propellant is provided on the housing (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Betz, Dominik Seitzer, Ruediger Karl
  • Radiator Grille for a Motor Vehicle
    Publication number: 20150028605
    Abstract: An ornamental grille arranged for attachment to a peripheral frame of a motor vehicle radiator grille includes a grille structure having respective grille elements. Domes are formed on points of intersection of the grille elements of the grille structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Maier, Jochen Roesch, Achim Koehler
  • Hydraulic arrangement for the activation of two actuators
    Patent number: 8938958
    Abstract: A hydraulic arrangement for the activation of two actuators, with a hydraulic pressure supply unit which is assigned jointly to the two actuators. The pressure supply unit is designed to be reversible in its direction of action, so that, depending on the direction of action, in each case only one of the actuators is driven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: GETRAG Driveline Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Nett, Harwin Niessen, Jan Potulski
  • Method to produce an immunoglobulin preparation with improved yield
    Patent number: 8940877
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for the manufacturing of IVIG products. These methods offer various advantages such as reduced loss of IgG during purification and improved quality of final products. In other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for intravenous, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular administration. In yet other embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating a disease or condition comprising administration of an IgG composition provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
    Inventors: Leopold Bruckschwaiger, Sonja Svatos, Julia Nuernberger, Wolfgang Teschner, Harald Arno Butterweck, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Thomas Gundinger, Bernhard Koelbl, Reinhard Grausenburger, Azra Pljevljakovic
  • Internal full memory module for seat tracks
    Patent number: 8939423
    Abstract: An adjustable memory track assembly for a vehicle seat has a lower rail (18) adapted to be secured relative to a vehicle frame, and an upper rail (20) adapted to support the seat for fore/aft sliding movement relative to the lower rail (18). The adjustable memory track assembly (24) also has a track lock assembly (24) operable via a first actuator (28) between a locked, engaged state wherein relative movement between the lower (18) and upper rails (20) is resisted, and an unlocked, disengaged state wherein the seat can be slid to and then locked in a user-selected position. The adjustable memory track assembly (24) is characterized in that the memory module (24) is provided with a blocking element to prevent rearward movement of the seat past the user-selected position independent of the locking state of the track lock assembly (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg