Patents by Inventor Hans Rudolf

Hans Rudolf 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).

  • Patent number: 11958823
    Abstract: Object of the invention is a process for the manufacturing of a polymer with urethane groups, wherein in a first alternative A) a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate B) a compound with at least two amino groups, selected from primary or secondary amino groups, and C) a compound which at least two functional groups that react with a group —SH or, in case of a carbon-carbon triple bond as functional group that react with a group —SH, a compound with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond are reacted or wherein in a second alternative A) a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate and D) a compound with at least one primary or secondary amino group and at least one functional group that reacts with a group —SH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Peter Rudolf, Indre Thiel, Hans-Josef Thomas, Hannes Blattmann
  • Patent number: 11892342
    Abstract: A parallel guide of a force transmission device has movable and fixed parallel legs, and first and second parallel guiding elements. Thin-point flexional bearings connect the parallel legs to the parallel guiding elements. The movable parallel leg is guided by the parallel guiding element on the fixed parallel leg. A force transmission lever, arranged on the fixed parallel leg, has a lever bearing, and a first lever arm. The force transmission lever is pivotably mounted on the lever bearing and the first lever arm is connected to the movable parallel leg to transmit force. The force-transmitting connection is produced by a coupling element having at least one further thin-point flexional bearing, with at least one functional region of the force transmission device being formed monolithically. A functional region associates at least one bearing point with at least one of the parallel legs, the force transmission lever, and the coupling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbH
    Inventors: Arne Burisch, Hans-Rudolf Burkhard, Stephan Baltisberger, Urs Loher, Andreas Metzger
  • Publication number: 20240027256
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structural body of a weighing sensor with a Roberval mechanism, including a first part with a fixed leg of the Roberval mechanism, a second part with a movable leg of the Roberval mechanism, a third part with an upper traverse link of the Roberval mechanism, a fourth part with a lower traverse link of the Roberval mechanism, a fifth part with a lever arrangement connecting the movable leg to an output side for sensory measurement, and a sixth part comprising a traverse link coupling the movable leg to the lever assembly, at least one of the first to fifth parts including a region of the topology of a handle body of at least type one, the at least one hole of which is penetrated by at least one portion of another of the first to sixth parts integrally connected to said region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Burkhard, Bruno Lüchinger, Andreas Metzger
  • Patent number: 11826338
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating overweight or obesity, reducing fat, sugar, and food intake, and reducing body weight or body weight gain in a subject using geranium oil or orlistat mouthwash, or a combination of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Berthoud, Frank L. Greenway, Stefany DePrato Primeaux
  • Publication number: 20230313872
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a powertrain assembly including a continuously variable transmission and, in some examples, a clutch. The clutch may be operably coupled between a prime mover and the continuously variable transmission. Additionally, or alternatively, a clutch may be operable coupled after or downstream of the continuously variable transmission. Aspects of the powertrain assembly may be controlled to provide starting-clutch functionality, to provide torque-limiting functionality, and/or to adapt operation of the powertrain for any of a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Morgan I. Burgett, Jonathon P. Graus, Matthew L. Gross, Zacharey J. Hussong, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Maverick J. Klotz, Beat R. Kohler, Amery D. Kuhl, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Andrew C. Schleif, Dylan T. Truskolaski, Evan R. Wozniak, Ronald Zurbruegg
  • Publication number: 20230303196
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Patent number: 11712884
    Abstract: A screen-printing cylinder includes a cylinder shell and one or more flexible surface elements on the cylinder shell. The one or more flexible surface elements are at least one of resilient or springy, and the one or more flexible surface elements are elliptical patches or circular patches. The flexible surface elements give way upon contact with sheet grippers projecting from an impression cylinder, so that it is not necessary to move the screen-printing cylinder out to avoid contact with the sheet grippers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Gallus Ferd. Rueesch AG
    Inventors: Heinz Brocker, Roland Greutmann, Hans-Rudolf Frick
  • Patent number: 11702166
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Patent number: 11596520
    Abstract: A shoulder prosthesis includes a humeral portion and a scapular portion, each having an osseointegrable component and an articular component. The osseointegrable component in the humeral portion includes a humeral body produced as a semicircular asymmetrical cage having a proximal circular ring base facing the scapular portion and an eccentric distal cylindrical base in opposite position, which are connected by arms having one or more holes for favoring the growth of bone tissue and facilitating anchorage to the bone, the proximal circular ring base being configured to be interchangeably coupled with the articular component for an anatomical prosthesis or a concave insert for a reverse prosthesis. The osseointegrable component in the scapular portion includes a glenoid base-plate of asymmetric form for coupling to an articular component, such as a concave glenoid insert, for an anatomical prosthesis or a glenosphere for a reverse prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Marco Perego, Federico Perego, Hans Rudolf Paul Bloch
  • Patent number: 11559978
    Abstract: A printing system for rotary screen printing includes a screen-printing cylinder having flexible surface elements. The flexible surface elements give way upon contact with sheet grippers projecting from an impression cylinder, so that it is not necessary to move the screen-printing cylinder out to avoid contact with the sheet grippers. A screen-printing cylinder, a method for producing a screen-printing cylinder, a printing machine and a method for using a screen-printing cylinder, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG
    Inventors: Heinz Brocker, Roland Greutmann, Hans-Rudolf Frick
  • Patent number: 11553719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling fungal phytopathogens using Galla chinensis preparations, and to a fungicidal composition comprising Galla chinensis in combination with at least one phytologically acceptable adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Agroscope, Institut fur Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften
    Inventors: Susanne Vogelgsang, Hans-Rudolf Forrer, Heinz Krebs
  • Publication number: 20230001685
    Abstract: A screen-printing cylinder includes a cylinder shell and one or more flexible surface elements on the cylinder shell. The one or more flexible surface elements are at least one of resilient or springy, and the one or more flexible surface elements are elliptical patches or circular patches. The flexible surface elements give way upon contact with sheet grippers projecting from an impression cylinder, so that it is not necessary to move the screen-printing cylinder out to avoid contact with the sheet grippers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Heinz Brocker, Roland Greutmann, Hans-Rudolf Frick
  • Patent number: 11543005
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) is provided for use on a recreational or utility vehicle. The CVT is electronically controlled by a control unit of the vehicle. The CVT includes a primary clutch having a first sheave, a second sheave movable relative to the first sheave, and a friction clutch. An actuator assembly is configured to actuate the primary clutch and cause movement of the second sheave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Zurbruegg, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Marcel Frei
  • Patent number: 11231314
    Abstract: A calibration weight assembly (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) has at least one calibration weight (150, 550, 750) and a transfer mechanism, and is used with a gravimetric force-measuring device (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) having a fixed region (111, 211, 311, 411, 511), a load-receiving region (112, 212, 312, 412, 512), and a measuring sensor (140, 540). The transfer mechanism has at least one poly-stable positioning element (561, 571), a first stable state of which defines a calibration position (KP) and a second stable state of which defines a resting position (RP) of the transfer mechanism. The at least one calibration weight can be coupled with the load-receiving region. The transfer mechanism, as actuated by the measuring sensor, transfers the at least one calibration weight from the calibration position to the resting position, or vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Burkhard, David Koller, Andreas Metzger, George Fankhauser
  • Patent number: 11213830
    Abstract: A plant for recovering and treating residues from crushing scrap is provided. The plant includes a first plant part and a second plant part. The first plant part is provided with crushing and separation means configured to extract ferrous materials, non-ferrous metals and plastic materials from the residues from crushing. The separation means are provided with a granulator system configured to reduce, in dry mode and without pre-screening stages, the residues from crushing into a stream of granular material. The second plant part is provided with means to treat and size the plastic materials configured to transform the plastic materials into additive material to be used, in particular, in iron and steel plants such as blast furnaces, electric arc furnaces or suchlike. The means to treat and size the plastic materials includes a dry system for cutting and/or grinding the plastic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: DANIELI & C. OFFICINE MECCANICHE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alessandra Primavera, Selena Tiburzio, Davide Braga, Hans Rudolf Gutknecht
  • Patent number: 11161813
    Abstract: An intermediate of the formula (I) wherein the radicals R1 are independently of one another methyl, ethyl or n-propyl, is suitable for preparing a compound of the formula (A) wherein X is a group of the formula (A-I) or (A-II), Y is C11-C17alkyl, and Z is a direct bond, —(CH2)8— or —CH2—S—CH2—. The compounds of the formula (A) are useful for stabilizing an organic material against thermal, oxidative or light induced degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Meier, Kai-Uwe Schoening, Shrirang Bhikaji Hindalekar
  • Publication number: 20210330632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating overweight or obesity, reducing fat, sugar, and food intake, and reducing body weight or body weight gain in a subject using geranium oil or orlistat mouthwash, or a combination of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Berthoud, Frank L. Greenway, Stefany DePrato Primeaux
  • Publication number: 20210331752
    Abstract: A tracked ATV includes a frame, a track coupled to the frame, and a power source supported by the frame and drivingly coupled to the track. The tracked ATV further includes a steering and drive assembly, which has a first hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for large radius turns. The steering and drive assembly also has a second hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for small radius turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Urs Wenger, Beat R. Kohler, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Eric J. Borud, Richard H. Bates, JR., Bradley A. Bracht, Cole A. Sytsma, Matthew P. McGuire, Amber P. Malone, Brian M. Safranski
  • Publication number: 20210284433
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage assembly (1) for storing active substances (3) for producing an ingestible product (23). The storage assembly (1) comprises a plurality of storage elements (2), wherein the plurality of storage elements (2) is grouped into two or more groups of storage elements (2). For each group the storage elements (2) of the respective group have stored the same type of an active substance (3). At least one group includes at least two storage elements (2). For each one of the storage elements (2) of the plurality of storage elements (2) the storage element has stored one or more portions of an active substance (3), the portions containing the same amount of the active substance (3), defined as dose bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Jörg Rychen, Hans Rudolf Gygax
  • Publication number: 20210221460
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher