Patents by Inventor Hermann Berger

Hermann Berger 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: 11400492
    Abstract: A sorting device with a transport medium pivotable between two pivot positions and placed around two shafts. The pivot axis about which the transport medium is pivotable is spaced apart from the shaft axes and an upper run formed by the transport medium is straight in both pivot positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Wipotec GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Berger, Eugen Stumpf, Sergej Janzen, Hans-Sebastian Höhler, Louis Hoffmeister, Moritz Müller
  • Publication number: 20210107035
    Abstract: A sorting device with a transport medium pivotable between two pivot positions and placed around two shafts. The pivot axis about which the transport medium is pivotable is spaced apart from the shaft axes and an upper run formed by the transport medium is straight in both pivot positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Wipotec GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Berger, Eugen Stumpf, Sergej Janzen, Hans-Sebastian Höhler, Louis Hoffmeister, Moritz Müller
  • Patent number: 8863366
    Abstract: A method for converting a non-rechargeable flashlight to a rechargeable flashlight (100) enables economical and environmentally friendly retrofitting of non-rechargeable flashlights. The method includes removing an original tail cap from the flashlight (100); placing a rechargeable battery (300) into a housing (110) of the flashlight (100); and replacing the original tail cap with a replacement tail cap (305), wherein the replacement tail cap (305) comprises circuitry (320) for receiving electrical power from a recharging base station for recharging the rechargeable battery (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Karl Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 8836283
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a rechargeable base station system having a base station connected to a DIN rail assembly. The base station has a base featuring side walls, and a receiving unit rotatably connected to the side walls. The receiving unit has an opened end configured to receive a rechargeable device, and at least one electrical contact which contacts the rechargeable device so as to charge the rechargeable device. The DIN rail assembly has power connection elements that provide power from a power source to the base station when the base station is attached to the DIN rail assembly. The base station can include a battery which provides power to charge the rechargeable device when power from the power source is interrupted. Multiple base stations can be connected to the DIN rail assembly thereby allowing for multiple rechargeable devices to be charged from a single DIN rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Karl Hermann Berger
  • Publication number: 20140062406
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a rechargeable base station system having a base station connected to a DIN rail assembly. The base station has a base featuring side walls, and a receiving unit rotatably connected to the side walls. The receiving unit has an opened end configured to receive a rechargeable device, and at least one electrical contact which contacts the rechargeable device so as to charge the rechargeable device. The DIN rail assembly has power connection elements that provide power from a power source to the base station when the base station is attached to the DIN rail assembly. The base station can include a battery which provides power to charge the rechargeable device when power from the power source is interrupted. Multiple base stations can be connected to the DIN rail assembly thereby allowing for multiple rechargeable devices to be charged from a single DIN rail assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Karl Hermann Berger
  • Publication number: 20140049223
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is described for providing programmable variable power output to a device. The battery module has a body, a first contact located at a first end of the body, a second contact located at a second end of the body, a battery received in the body, and a battery controller. The first contact includes at least one electrical contact surface having concentric raised and recessed surfaces. The second contact has at least one electrical contact surface that includes a nipple extending outwardly therefrom. The battery controller is located in the body, and is in electrical communication with the first contact, the second contact and the battery. The battery controller is programmed to monitor an electrical demand by the device and to control an electrical discharge from the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Karl Hermann Berger
  • Publication number: 20120317770
    Abstract: A method for converting a non-rechargeable flashlight to a rechargeable flashlight (100) enables economical and environmentally friendly retrofitting of non-rechargeable flashlights. The method includes removing an original tail cap from the flashlight (100); placing a rechargeable battery (300) into a housing (110) of the flashlight (100); and replacing the original tail cap with a replacement tail cap (305), wherein the replacement tail cap (305) comprises circuitry (320) for receiving electrical power from a recharging base station for recharging the rechargeable battery (300).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Karl Hermann Berger
  • Publication number: 20090107733
    Abstract: The invention relates to a check weigher for weighing products during the transport thereof on a weighing belt (2) supported on a weighing cell (7). According to the invention, the parasitic oscillations occurring as products arrive on the weighing belt are suppressed by an initial load (V) applied to the weighing cell (7). The pressure exerted by the initial load is temporarily lifted for the detection of the weight measuring values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: METTLER-TOLEDO GARVENS GMBH
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 7432455
    Abstract: A frame for a monitoring scale includes a supporting part and two transverse parts by which the frame is supported on the floor. The frame includes a hollow body that may be filled with a ballast material, such as an antiseptic medium, to suppress longitudinal vibrations and to reduce hygienic effects of excess. In addition, a special design of longitudinal supports is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Berger, Nikolaos Georgitsis
  • Patent number: 7307225
    Abstract: A supporting frame for a monitoring scale is constructed, in its basic form, from a longitudinal supporting frame part (1) and at least one transverse supporting part (2, 2?). Each transverse supporting part (2, 2?) may include a flat, plate-shaped transverse part, via which the stand is supported on the ground. Additional supporting frame parts (3, 3?, 3?), transverse supports (13.1 to 13.4), and other associated parts may also be provided for additional reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbH
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Publication number: 20070074912
    Abstract: A supporting frame for a monitoring scale is constructed, in its basic form, from a longitudinal supporting frame part (1) and at least one transverse supporting part (2, 2?). Each transverse supporting part (2, 2?) may include a flat, plate-shaped transverse part, via which the stand is supported on the ground. Additional supporting frame parts (3, 3?, 3?), transverse supports (13.1 to 13.4), and other associated parts may also be provided for additional reinforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Publication number: 20060289277
    Abstract: A frame for a monitoring scale includes a supporting part and two transverse parts by which the frame is supported on the floor. The frame includes a hollow body that may be filled with a ballast material, such as an antiseptic medium, to suppress longitudinal vibrations and to reduce hygienic effects of excess. In addition, a special design of longitudinal supports is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Hermann Berger, Nikolaos Georgitsis
  • Publication number: 20050126893
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for adjusting the inclination of a vibrating conveyor (1) that can be driven by a vibrating drive, in particular for weighing scales for partial quantities, said device comprising a vibrating conveyor support (2) that is located on the vibrating drive. According to the invention, the vibrating conveyor support (2) comprises an abutment (4) and the vibrating conveyor (1) has a manually actuated clamping element (7, 11), which is used to detachably clamp and fix the vibrating conveyor (1) to the abutment (4) at least at two different inclinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 4947153
    Abstract: The upwardly extending outlet of a pump contains a non-floating permanent magnet which tends to assume a lower end position but is propelled upwardly in response to admission of a metered quantity of liquid into the outlet to initiate the emission of a signal by a sensor. The emission of such signal persists as long as the actuator remains above its lower end position. The sensor is connected with the resetting input of a counter by way of an OR circuit. The n-th output of the counter transmits a signal to an alarm signal generating circuit in response to transmission of a certain number of consective timing pulses to its counting input prior to transmission of a signal to the resetting input. The timing pulses are transmitted by a generator which also transmits pulses to the pump to thus determine the frequency of admission of liquid into the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 4567559
    Abstract: An apparatus for regulating a parameter by admission of an additive into a medium comprises a control pulse generator which is dependent on the extent of deviation from the norm, and a regulating element which effects the admission of additive during the interval of generation of a control signal. The control signal generator comprises a first timing pulse generator with a constant frequency and a first counter which receives the first timing pulses from the first timing pulse generator and transmits a first counter overflow signal after receiving a predetermined number of first timing pulses. The control signal generator further comprises a second timing pulse generator whose frequency increases with decreasing deviation form the norm and which transmits second timing pulses to a second counter which transmits a second counter overflow signal after receiving a predetermined number of second timing pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Chemie und Filter GmbH Verfahrenstechnik KG
    Inventors: Hermann Berger, Franz Ernst
  • Patent number: 4498019
    Abstract: A switching circuit with a time-delay device comprises a pulse generator, and a counter which receives pulses therefrom. The overflow output of the counter transmits a counter signal after receiving a predetermined number of pulses. The counter is provided with a holding circuit for maintaining the counter signal up to the time of resetting and renewed start of the counting operation. The resetting input of the counter receives a signal either by way of an inverter or directly. The overflow output of the counter is connected with the output of the time delay device, either directly to obtain a delayed start or by way of an inverter to obtain a delayed termination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Chemie Und Filter GmbH, Verfahrenstechnik KG
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 4287478
    Abstract: A symmetrical amplifier comprising two transistors having their emitters connected to ground via two resistors of equal value. An input signal is applied between the bases of the transistors and an output signal is available at the collectors of the transistors. This amplifier will provide improved linearity up to an input voltage of 200 mV if, for the emitter resistor, the relationship R.apprxeq.0.56 U.sub.T /I.sub.CO is satisfied, U.sub.T being the thermal voltage and I.sub.CO the collector quiescent current. The value of this resistor is very small so that the slope is reduced only slightly by the emitter resistors and the sensitivity of the circuit is hardly affected thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corp.
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 4247825
    Abstract: A transistor amplifier comprising two transistor pairs, connected in parallel at their bases and collectors and with interconnected emitter electrodes of one transistor pair receiving an essentially constant direct current and the interconnected emitter electrodes of the other transistor pair an essentially constant direct voltage. The amplifier extends the upper range of input voltages at which the difference of the collector currents of these transistor pairs varies as a linear function of the voltage between the bases. As a result, larger input voltages can now be amplified with low distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Hermann Berger
  • Patent number: 4193035
    Abstract: The invention relates to an AM-receiver for receiving one of the sidebands of a double sideband signal, for example, in medium wave or short wave broadcast. Selective fading is avoided by the reception of one sideband only. The circuit can substantially be implemented from input to output in integrated circuit technology. It enables the high-grade reception of the double sideband AM-signals without crosstalk or squal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Hermann Berger