Patents by Inventor Jörg Braun
Jörg Braun 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: 20240369009Abstract: The invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust gas system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally includes a hydrocarbon storage function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: UMICORE AG & CO. KGInventors: Jan SCHOENHABER, Joerg-Michael RICHTER, Carolin BRAUN, Tim PALM
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Publication number: 20240349085Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system to provide wireless coverage for a plurality of cells. The system comprises a virtualized headend and a plurality of remote units. The system is configured to operate as a distributed antenna system (DAS) when serving at least one of the cells. The plurality of remote units is configured to communicate with the virtualized headend using a switched Ethernet network. The virtualized headend is configured to communicate downlink user-plane data including frequency-domain IQ data and downlink control-plane data for a first cell served by at least one open radio access network (O-RAN) distributed unit (DU) to at least some of the remote units used to serve the first cell. At least some physical layer baseband processing for a wireless interface used to serve the first cell is performed by the virtualized headend or the remote units used to serve the first cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Alfons Dussmann, Joerg Stefanik, Patrick Braun, Daniel Schwab, Van Erick Hanson, Suresh N. Sriram, Thomas Kummetz, Dean Zavadsky
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Patent number: 12104514Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the wash coat load (WCL) of the GPF is greater than the WCL of the TWC2, wherein the WCL is determined in g/l of the volume of the device. The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: UMICORE AG & CO. KGInventors: Jan Schoenhaber, Joerg-Michael Richter, Carolin Braun
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Publication number: 20240318587Abstract: The present invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally has a nitrogen oxide storage function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: September 26, 2024Applicant: UMICORE AG & CO. KGInventors: Jan SCHOENHABER, Joerg-Michael RICHTER, Carolin BRAUN, Tim PALM
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Publication number: 20240318588Abstract: The invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally includes an ammonia storage function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: September 26, 2024Applicant: UMICORE AG & CO. KGInventors: Jan SCHOENHABER, Joerg-Michael RICHTER, Carolin BRAUN, Tim PALM
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Publication number: 20240313827Abstract: Systems and methods for a modular access point are provided. In certain embodiments, a device includes a housing. Further, the device includes a baseband card (BBC) mounted within the housing, wherein the modular BBC has one or more interfaces. Additionally, the device includes one or more radio modules, wherein at least one radio module in the one or more radio modules is coupled to an interface in the one or more interfaces, wherein the one or more interfaces are capable of connecting to multiple different power classes of radio modules. Moreover, the device includes one or more additional components in communication with the modular BBC through the one or more interfaces that support the operation of a radio module in a respective power class.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Rainer Friedrich, Patrick Braun, Karl-Heinz Fackler, Alfons Dussmann, Joerg Stefanik, Christoph Gollinger
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Patent number: 12082003Abstract: One embodiment is directed to an open radio access network to provide wireless coverage for a plurality of cells at a site and that comprises a virtualized headend comprising one or more base-station nodes and a plurality of unified remote units deployed at the site. Each of the unified remote units is able to support multiple functional splits, multiple wireless interface protocols, multiple generations of radio access technology, and multiple frequency bands. The unified remote units and functional split used to serve each cell can be changed (for example, on-the-fly as a part of an automatic or manual adaptation process that is a function of one or more monitored performance attributes of the open radio access network such as network bandwidth, network latency, processing load, or processing performance). The unified remote units can be implemented in a modular manner with a backplane to which different radio modules can be coupled.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Alfons Dussmann, Joerg Stefanik, Patrick Braun, Daniel Schwab, Van Erick Hanson, Suresh Natarajan Sriram, Thomas Kummetz, Dean Zavadsky
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Publication number: 20220217976Abstract: Microcapsule comprising a shell and a core, wherein said core comprises a pesticide and a water immiscible solvent and wherein said shell comprises an organic polymer, wherein said microcapsule further comprises a protective colloid of silica particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Roland Hinrich Staff, Joanna Mecfel-Marczewski, Martin Semar, Christian Sowa, John M. Brausch, Gerhard Peter Dohmen, Bernd Dieter Oschmann, Joerg Braun
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Patent number: 8652017Abstract: A device for cutting tubular and rod-shaped work pieces using the whirling method includes a whirling unit on which a holder mounted so as to rotate, connected with a drive, for a saw blade having internal teeth is disposed. The holder and saw blade are provided with corresponding reference mechanisms for fixation of the saw blade in a defined position. The device also includes a mechanism for automatic replacement of the saw blade. A saw blade having internal teeth is also provided for use in this device. The saw blade has at least two indexing bores and at least two gripping openings, which are disposed offset relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Reika GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans-Joerg Braun, Klaus-Dieter Martin
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Patent number: 8398780Abstract: A method and device for the pretreatment of polymer surfaces of components to be painted. At least one polymer surface of at least one component is preheated to a temperature that minimizes condensation on the component when the component is subsequently cleaned inside a pretreatment cell and then treated with an oxidizing flame. The cleaning of the polymer surface as well as the treatment of the polymer surface with an oxidizing flame are performed inside the same pretreatment cell.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Rehau AG + CoInventors: Peter Krauss, Jörg Braun, Olaf Eckardt
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Publication number: 20130059332Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an aqueous glucose solution from maize or maize kernels. The invention also relates to a glucose solution obtainable by this process, and to its use for the production of organic compounds. The process according to the invention comprises: a) fractionating dry milling of maize kernels, where the maize kernels are separated into a maize-starch-comprising endosperm fraction and a high-oil germ fraction and, if appropriate, a bran fraction; b) enzymatic liquefaction and saccharification of the maize starch in an aqueous suspension of the endosperm fraction, which gives an aqueous glucose solution comprising maize gluten; and c) depletion of the maize gluten and, if appropriate, any bran present from the aqueous glucose solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Matthias Boy, Jong-Kyu Choi, Jin Won Chung, Markus Lohscheidt, Jong In Choi, Jae Yeol Seo, Jörg Braun, Mo Se Kim, Sung Hyun Kim, Arno Kochner
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Publication number: 20120285309Abstract: A flying saw has at least one guide rail, on which a saw apparatus is mounted so as to be displaceable along a profile or pipe material to be cut to predetermined lengths, by way of at least one travel drive, particularly synchronous to the advancing movement of the profile or pipe material during cutting. The saw apparatus is disposed within a frame element that is mounted so as to be displaceable on the guide rail. The saw apparatus is releasably connected with the frame element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO. KG.Inventor: Hans-Joerg BRAUN
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Publication number: 20120285307Abstract: A flying saw has at least one guide rail, on which a saw apparatus is mounted so as to be movable along profile or pipe material to be cut to predetermined lengths, by way of at least one travel drive, particularly synchronous to the advancing movement of the profile or pipe material during cutting. The at least one guide rail as well as the travel drive are disposed above the saw apparatus, and no machine bed is present.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO. KG.Inventor: Hans-Joerg BRAUN
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Patent number: 8293504Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an aqueous glucose solution from maize or maize kernels. The invention also relates to a glucose solution obtainable by this process, and to its use for the production of organic compounds. The process according to the invention comprises: a) fractionating dry milling of maize kernels, where the maize kernels are separated into a maize-starch-comprising endosperm fraction and a high-oil germ fraction and, if appropriate, a bran fraction; b) enzymatic liquefaction and saccharification of the maize starch in an aqueous suspension of the endosperm fraction, which gives an aqueous glucose solution comprising maize gluten; and c) depletion of the maize gluten and, if appropriate, any bran present from the aqueous glucose solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Matthias Boy, Jong-Kyu Choi, Jin Won Chung, Markus Lohscheidt, Jong In Choi, Jae Yeol Seo, Jörg Braun, Mo Se Kim, Sung Hyun Kim, Arno Kochner
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Publication number: 20120097005Abstract: A whirling cutting device for use in flying saws has a tool accommodation and a ring-shaped whirling tool accommodated by it. The ring-shaped whirling tool is formed from at least two ring segments that have a positioning device on their side facing the tool accommodation. The positioning device on the ring segments corresponds with a positioning device disposed on the tool accommodation, thereby achieving centered placement of the ring segments relative to one another, as well as centering of the whirling tool in the tool accommodation. The positioning device can be in the form of an arc-shaped groove or ridge forming a circular segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Hans-Joerg Braun
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Publication number: 20120097006Abstract: A device for chip-producing machining of work pieces in the form of pipes and rods, using the whirling method, has a whirling unit that has a housing, on which an accommodation for a whirling tool with teeth on the inside is mounted so as to rotate, and connected with an electromagnetic rotational direct drive. The drive has a ring-shaped stator attached to the housing and having an essentially C-shaped cross-section, and a rotor configured in the form of a ring-shaped hollow shaft having a T-shaped cross-section and provided with permanent magnets. The rotor is connected with the accommodation and is mounted on the outside of the C-shaped cross-section of the stator on its free shanks on both sides of the circumferential gap. The stator has a winding for generation of an electromagnetic field disposed between the free shanks and the closed rear wall of the C-shaped cross-section of the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Hans-Joerg Braun
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Publication number: 20110197734Abstract: A device for chip-producing machining of work pieces in the form of pipes and rods, using the whirling method has a whirling unit with a housing, on which an accommodation for a whirling tool with teeth on the inside is mounted so as to rotate. An electromagnetic rotational direct drive has a ring-shaped stator attached to the housing with an essentially U-shaped cross-section, and a rotor configured in the form of a ring-shaped crosspiece provided with permanent magnets, formed onto the accommodation. The rotor is mounted within the U-shaped cross-section of the stator, on the housing side. The stator has a winding for generation of an electromagnetic field, on its inside shank of its U-shaped cross-section that lies opposite the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Hans-Joerg Braun, Klaus-Dieter Martin
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Publication number: 20110174122Abstract: A ring saw including a housing with a whirling assembly, on which a holder for a saw blade with inner teeth connected with a drive is rotatably mounted. A control unit controls the assembly. A vibration meter is disposed on the housing. The whirling assembly has a rotational position transducer for detecting the saw blade's rotational position. An evaluation unit, connected with the vibration meter and the rotational position transducer, is set up so that a vibration progression per saw blade tooth is determined on the basis of the vibration meter and rotational position transducer measurement data. The evaluation unit is connected with the control unit of the whirling assembly, which is set up so that the saw blade penetrates into the work piece with a region of low measured vibration amplitude during the penetration process. A method for controlling a saw blade of a ring saw is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Hans-Joerg Braun, Klaus-Dieter Martin
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Publication number: 20110107883Abstract: A device for cutting tubular and rod-shaped work pieces using the whirling method includes a whirling unit on which a holder mounted so as to rotate, connected with a drive, for a saw blade having internal teeth is disposed. The holder and saw blade are provided with corresponding reference mechanisms for fixation of the saw blade in a defined position. The device also includes a mechanism for automatic replacement of the saw blade. A saw blade having internal teeth is also provided for use in this device. The saw blade has at least two indexing bores and at least two gripping openings, which are disposed offset relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: REIKA GMBH & CO.KGInventors: Hans-Joerg Braun, Klaus-Dieter Martin
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Patent number: RE50175Abstract: A method is provided. The method, comprises: power amplifying, with at least two parallel power amplifiers, at least two pre-distorted signals each corresponding to a unique transmit band, wherein each power amplifier operates in a unique transmit band; and pre-distorting, with a single pre-distortion system, at least two signals in different transmit bands, where the pre-distortion of each of the at least two signals is based upon a portion of a corresponding power amplified, pre-distorted signal, and where the pre-distortion diminishes certain IMD products in the corresponding power amplified, pre-distorted signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Outdoor Wireless Networks LLCInventors: Patrick Braun, Joerg Stefanik, Mohammed Dokni, Peter Schmid, Rainer Friedrich