Patents by Inventor Herbert Franz
Herbert Franz 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: 11647854Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for a smart container designed to determine sensor data corresponding to fluid contained by the smart container. The smart container may container or more sensors such as a contents sensor for determining the contents of fluid being contained by the smart container. The contents sensor may determine the presence of caffeine and the smart container determine amount of volume consumed by a user. Example methods may include sending the sensor data to a server to be analyzed and displaying data corresponding to the analysis by the server.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Herbert Franz Mehnert, Megan Heffernan, Naveenan Vasudevan
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Patent number: 8394858Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: David Barnes, Gregory Raymond Bebernitz, Scott Louis Cohen, Robert Edson Damon, Robert Francis Day, Monish Jain, Rajeshri Ganesh Karki, Louise Clare Kirman, Tajesh Jayprakash Patel, Brian Kenneth Raymer, Herbert Franz Schuster, Wei Zhang
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Publication number: 20110136735Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: David BARNES, Gregory Raymond BEBERNITZ, Scott Louis COHEN, Robert Edson DAMON, Robert Francis DAY, Monish JAIN, Rajeshri Ganesh KARKI, Louise Clare KIRMAN, Tajesh Jayprakash PATEL, Brian Kenneth RAYMER, Herbert Franz SCHUSTER, Wei ZHANG
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Publication number: 20100300892Abstract: An apparatus provides for a method of converting solar energy into a synthetic carbon fuel. Solar energy is separated into different spectral portions and each spectral portion is directed to a plurality of photocells tuned for that specific spectral portion. The photocells convert the solar energy into electrical energy which is used to produce hydrogen gas through the process of electrolysis. The hydrogen gas is then mixed with carbon and various catalysts in order to cause a reaction which produces methane or other useful carbon based fuels. A cooling system filled with coolant oil keeps the photocells at a reasonable temperature while simultaneously providing the heat necessary for the chemical reactions that produce the synthetic fuel to take place. Carbon may be supplied to the apparatus by directing CO2 exhaust or output of a carbon producing power generator such as a coal-fired power plant directly into the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Herbert Franz Matare, Joseph Julius Bednarz
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Patent number: 6572979Abstract: A thermoplastic shrinkable film consisting of two or more layers, including, at least, (a) a layer of a polyolefin, (b) a layer of a blend of a polyolefin and an ionomer is disclosed. Optionally, the film contains (c) a further layer of a polyolefin, in which case layer (b) is positioned between layers (a) and (c). Films according to this invention demonstrate omnidirectional tearability, good clarity and strength and are cost competitive with other films on the market.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Herbert Franz Wollak, Bernard Rioux
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Patent number: 6409464Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a lubrication system that supplies oil through a plurality of circumferential grooves and radial grooves to a bearing assembly. The grooves extend within an inner surface of a first rotor shaft sized to fit in an interference fit around a main rotor shaft. The circumferential grooves are spaced circumferentially around the inner surface of the first rotor shaft and are substantially perpendicular to the radial grooves. The radial grooves are in flow communication with a plurality of scoops extending between an outer and inner surface of the first rotor shaft, and with the bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kenneth Lee Fisher, Herbert Franz Demel, Rodney Hazeley
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Patent number: 5684280Abstract: A device for switching an electric motor, particularly for braking an electrically operated tool, comprises change-over switches 19' and 20' for connecting and disconnecting the electric motor to and from an associated power source, for reversing the polarity of a field winding or armature winding of the electric motor, and for enabling and disabling an electric braking circuit for the electric motor, also an actuating member 21' for the change-over switches 19', 20', a movable contact 32', which is associated with each change-over switch and is movable between a fixed ON contact 30' and an OFF contact 30, which is spaced an arcproof distance from said ON contact, and a sliding guide 40', which is associated with at least one movable contact 32' and is adapted to guide said movable contact over at least part of its path of movement during the switching operation. The actuating member consists of a switching slider 21', which cooperates with a toggle lever 54.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Heinrich Kopp AGInventors: Herbert Franz, Peter Krebs
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Patent number: 5106443Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of pipe from composite materials for industrial and drinking water, produced by the filament-winding method from epoxy resins and 1,7-bis-[1-(2'-aminoethyl)-1,3-diaza-2-cyclopenten-2-yl]-heptane and/or 1,8-bis-[1-(2'-aminoethyl)-1,3-diaza-2-cyclopenten-2-yl]octane as curing agents and commonly used reinforcing materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1991Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Schering AGInventors: Christian Burba, Herbert Franz, Alwin Krotzek, Werner Mrotzek
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Patent number: 5080740Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the fabrication of fiber-reinforced wound structures, and particularly pipe fittings, by impregnation of heat-resistant fibers with binders based on epoxy resins and 3-[1-(2'-aminoethyl)-1,3-diaza-2-cyclopenten-2-yl]-heptane and/or [1-(2'-aminoethyl)-1,3-diaza-2-cyclopenten-2-yl]-2,4,4-trimethyl-1-pentane as curing agent and commonly used fillers, pigments, dyes, accelerators, curing agents, wetting and flow-control agents, and reactive diluents.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1989Date of Patent: January 14, 1992Assignee: Schering AGInventors: Christian Burba, Herbert Franz, Alwin Krotzek, Werner Mrotzek
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Patent number: 4705983Abstract: To improve resistance to vibration and shock, while permitting ready access for replacement of brushes of an alternator, the remote end shield (8) is formed as a reinforced plastic injection-molded or pressure-cast structure, integral with a hub for the remote bearing of the rotor and the brush holder for the brushes engaging slip rings (10, 11) on the rotor shaft. An opening (33) extending from approximately the radially outermost part of the brush holder to the end of the remote bearing plate permits access to the brushes for maintenance or replacement. The surface region of the end plate is formed with an engagement surface (35) against which a voltage regulator can be attached, having a projecting terminal blade electrically connected with one of the brushes by a compression spring and/or an eyelet rivet and a pigtail attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1986Date of Patent: November 10, 1987Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Herbert Franz, Gerhard Pfluger
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Patent number: 4559510Abstract: A compact equipment protecting electrical circuit breaker having a short-circuit and excess current tripping action as well as a signal change switch for actuating and protecting household appliances, office machines, manufacturing devices and the like, includes a breaker and tripping mechanism which is a combination of a cocking body (5) with an unlatching lever (4) supported therein, a tilting contact piece (6), and a cam lever (14) with the functional inclusion of several spring elements. The combination is mounted on a common axis in a central location below the operating mechanism (1-3) and between the hinged armature system (8) and a bimetal strip (10). The combination is further located or mounted above an arc quenching chamber (12) and above a signal change switch contact device (13) and above the various breaker terminals (15). The change switch has its own terminals for signalling the instantaneous operating condition of the circuit breaker.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1984Date of Patent: December 17, 1985Assignee: Heinrich Kopp GmbH & Co. KG.Inventor: Herbert Franz
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Patent number: 4525571Abstract: Curable synthetic resin mixtures, useful as surface coatings, are prepared by the reaction of solid or liquid epoxy resins with curing agents in turn prepared by the reaction of epichlorohydrin with a cycloaliphatic diprimary diamine in a molor ratio between 1:>1 to 1:2.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1984Date of Patent: June 25, 1985Assignee: Schering AGInventors: Christian Burba, Herbert Franz
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Patent number: 4429924Abstract: To provide for effective lubrication of a vehicular-type alternator, the bearings (2, 4) positioned at the respective end plates (1, 5) are pressure-lubricated. An oil pressure supply duct (21) is directed towards the rear bearing (4) which is positioned within a chamber (23), the chamber communicating with the central longitudinal bore (24) extending through the shaft towards the drive bearing (2). The drive bearing is positioned within a second chamber (26, 29) and radial bores (25) extend from the central bore (24) in the shaft into the drive side chamber, the drive side chamber being connected to a drain duct 30. To provide communication between the end faces of the bearings, a sickle-shaped recess extends partially circumferentially around the outer race of the respective bearing in the zone of termination of the ducts (21, 30), and having an axial length longer than the respective outer race (34) of the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1982Date of Patent: February 7, 1984Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Herbert Franz, Manfred Frister
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Patent number: 4359656Abstract: Bus strips of steel or brass, rivetted where necessary to the brush holder and to a flat plate member integral therewith serve to connect the terminals of the voltage regulator mounted on the flat plate to the brush holder and to terminals for positive and negative voltage, the exicitor winding of a generator and the D+ and D- terminals. The bus strips are soldered or welded to the terminals they connect so as to provide reliable connections for the life of the device. The negative terminal connection includes a bushing in a mounting eye of the flat plate and the positive terminal is provided as a pressure contact.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1980Date of Patent: November 16, 1982Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Henning Fasterding, Herbert Franz, Gerhard Walker
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Patent number: 4161775Abstract: A cooling plate of the unit is connected to each of the a.c. terminals of the alternator and each cooling plate carries the positive-side diode or diodes, the negative-side diode or diodes and the excitor field diode connected to that a.c. terminal. The cooling plates are mounted on a shaped insulating disk in which wires are embedded for connecting together the connection leads of the diodes. Provision is made for bringing out terminals for the connection of a regulator unit and for bringing out a terminal for one a.c. phase, as well as for attachment of the d.c. output terminals.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1977Date of Patent: July 17, 1979Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Herbert Franz, Reinhold Wamsler, Georg Binder
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Patent number: 4061600Abstract: Coke intended for use in graphitized articles such as graphite electrodes is thermally desulfurized and made more ordered by heating in the absence of air at a temperature between about 1600.degree. C and 2200.degree. C for a period of at least one hour before the particles are mixed with binder. Coke processed in this manner yields graphite electrodes of superior flexural strength and having lower coefficients of thermal expansion.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1976Date of Patent: December 6, 1977Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventors: Arthur William Moore, Herbert Franz Volk, Jack Kenneth Merrow