Patents by Inventor Josef Mueller

Josef Mueller 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: 12259747
    Abstract: Two pointers are initialized. The first pointer is incremented every M cycles of a monitored clock and the second pointer is incremented every N cycles of a reference clock, where M and N are determined from a frequency relationship between the clocks. If the positions of the pointers are determined to differ by more than a drift threshold, an error is detected and corrective action may be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: MARVELL ASIA PTE LTD
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Harigovindan Thekkeettil, Josef Mueller
  • Patent number: 12226868
    Abstract: A device for determining a dimension of a tool having a cutting edge includes a first light source configured to emit light parallel to a first axis, an image sensor which is associatable with a second axis extending orthogonally to the image sensor and an analyzing unit. The first axis and the second axis are inclined relative to each other. The device is configured such that the light emitted from the first light source is reflectable by the cutting edge of the tool in such a way that light spots arranged in a line on the image sensor are generatable by the reflected light. The analyzing unit is configured to determine positions of the light spots. The dimension of the tool is determinable based on the positions of the light spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Butzhammer, Robert Goersch, Peter Kolb, Josef Mueller, Matthias Riedi
  • Patent number: 12008679
    Abstract: A method and device for displaying desired positions in a live image of a construction site. The method mat include recording at least one position-referenced image of the construction site; linking at least one desired position to the position-referenced image; storing the position-referenced image together with desired position linkage in an electronic memory; recording a live image of the construction site, in particular in the form of a video, wherein the live image and the position-referenced image at least partially represent an identical detail of the construction site; retrieving the stored position-referenced image from the memory; fitting the position-referenced image with the live image, so that the desired position linked to the position-referenced image can be overlaid in a position-faithful manner on the live image; and position-faithful display of the desired position as a graphic marking in the live image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Josef Mueller, Oliver Faix, Jochen Scheja, Stefan Petkov, Josef Lais, Tim Mayer, Bernhard Metzler
  • Publication number: 20230150081
    Abstract: A device for determining a dimension of a tool having a cutting edge includes a first light source configured to emit light parallel to a first axis, an image sensor which is associatable with a second axis extending orthogonally to the image sensor and an analyzing unit. The first axis and the second axis are inclined relative to each other. The device is configured such that the light emitted from the first light source is reflectable by the cutting edge of the tool in such a way that light spots arranged in a line on the image sensor are generatable by the reflected light. The analyzing unit is configured to determine positions of the light spots. The dimension of the tool is determinable based on the positions of the light spots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Butzhammer, Robert Goersch, Peter Kolb, Josef Mueller, Matthias Riedi
  • Publication number: 20220283327
    Abstract: The invention relates to a measurement system, e.g. comprising a total station and an auxiliary measurement instrument in the form of a pole, and/or an auxiliary measurement instrument, e.g. a pole, and/or a method for determining positions in the field of geodesics or on construction sites, e.g. by means of a construction laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Josef MUELLER, Oliver FAIX, Jochen SCHEJA, Stefan PETKOV, Josef LAIS, Tim MAYER, Bernhard METZLER
  • Publication number: 20220172406
    Abstract: A method and device for displaying desired positions in a live image of a construction site. The method mat include recording at least one position-referenced image of the construction site; linking at least one desired position to the position-referenced image; storing the position-referenced image together with desired position linkage in an electronic memory; recording a live image of the construction site, in particular in the form of a video, wherein the live image and the position-referenced image at least partially represent an identical detail of the construction site; retrieving the stored position-referenced image from the memory; fitting the position-referenced image with the live image, so that the desired position linked to the position-referenced image can be overlaid in a position-faithful manner on the live image; and position-faithful display of the desired position as a graphic marking in the live image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Josef MUELLER, Oliver FAIX, Jochen SCHEJA, Stefan PETKOV, Josef LAIS, Tim MAYER, Bernhard METZLER
  • Patent number: 10587965
    Abstract: An adaptable/adjustable hearing device charging port (10) for a hearing device charger (7) that can adapt/adjust in size to accommodate and hold hearing devices (2) of different sizes and/or shapes. The adjustable hearing device charging port (10) adapts elastically so that hearing devices (2) of different sizes can be inserted into the hearing device charging port (10) and can be hold in a charging position in the hearing device charger (7), in which charging position hearing device charging contacts (6) of the hearing device (2) are electrically contacted with charger contacts (8) in the hearing device charger (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Josef Mueller, Jonas Meyer, Bruno Gabathuler
  • Publication number: 20190239004
    Abstract: An adaptable/adjustable hearing device charging port (10) for a hearing device charger (7) that can adapt/adjust in size to accommodate and hold hearing devices (2) of different sizes and/or shapes. The adjustable hearing device charging port (10) adapts elastically so that hearing devices (2) of different sizes can be inserted into the hearing device charging port (10) and can be hold in a charging position in the hearing device charger (7), in which charging position hearing device charging contacts (6) of the hearing device (2) are electrically contacted with charger contacts (8) in the hearing device charger (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Josef Mueller, Jonas Meyer, Bruno Gabathuler
  • Patent number: 10136232
    Abstract: A transducer protection system for the protection of at least one transducer opening in a housing of a hearing device, including a support and a plurality of fibers each fixed at one end to the support and free to move on the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: SONOVA AG
    Inventors: Erdal Karamuk, Josef Mueller, Andi Vonlanthen, Thomas Jenni
  • Publication number: 20170325036
    Abstract: A hearing device including a device body to be worn behind the ear of a user. The hearing device includes an amplifier module and a receiver module, an ear canal plug adapted to be worn into the ear canal of the user, and a receiver including an electro-acoustical converter having an acoustical output. The amplifier module and receiver module are detachably attached to each other along the longitudinal extension of the device body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jan Angst, Erdal Karamuk, Josef Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170318404
    Abstract: A transducer protection system for the protection of at least one transducer opening in a housing of a hearing device, including a support and a plurality of fibers each fixed at one end to the support and free to move on the other end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Erdal Karamuk, Josef Mueller, Andi Vonlanthen, Thomas Jenny
  • Patent number: 8665573
    Abstract: An overvoltage protector for an electrical consumer in a motor vehicle, includes an input for connection to the electrical system of a motor vehicle, an output for connection to the electrical consumer to be protected, and a ground terminal which is connected via a line to a branch point between the input and the output, wherein at least one component that blocks below a threshold voltage and conducts above the threshold voltage, and a switch connected in series with the component are located in the line, wherein the switch is controlled by a control circuit that closes the switch when a voltage spike occurs and subsequently reopens it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner BERU Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Blanc, Josef Mueller, Keith Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120010060
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stand-up pouch having a stand-up pouch body and a stand-up pouch base, especially a standing base, wherein at least the stand-up pouch body comprises at least one unidirectionally stretched film. The invention furthermore describes a method for the production of such a stand-up pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: HUHTAMAKI RONSBERG, ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG DER HUHTAMAKI DEUTSCHLAND GmbH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Christian Fenn-Barrabass, Walter Guenter, Josef Mueller
  • Publication number: 20110216458
    Abstract: An overvoltage protector for an electrical consumer in a motor vehicle, includes an input for connection to the electrical system of a motor vehicle, an output for connection to the electrical consumer to be protected, and a ground terminal which is connected via a line to a branch point between the input and the output, wherein at least one component that blocks below a threshold voltage and conducts above the threshold voltage, and a switch connected in series with the component are located in the line, wherein the switch is controlled by a control circuit that closes the switch when a voltage spike occurs and subsequently reopens it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Martin BLANC, Josef Mueller, Keith Wilson
  • Patent number: 7566419
    Abstract: A portable analysis appliance includes a housing and a magazine for holding test elements. A delivery device is provided for delivering the test elements from a first position in the interior of the magazine to a second position lying at least partially outside the magazine and inside the housing. The delivery of the test elements including a first movement out of the interior of the magazine and a second movement by means of a guide into a presentation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jochen Schulat, Josef Mueller, Hansjoerg Braendle
  • Publication number: 20090134547
    Abstract: Process for the production of an extruded mono- or multilayer plastic film, where at least sections of the plastic film are provided with a pattern during or after extrusion, and use of a film produced by this process for packaging purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Bauer, Roland Kelm, Josef Mueller
  • Publication number: 20080101733
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stand-up pouch having a stand-up pouch body and a stand-up pouch base, especially a standing base, wherein at least the stand-up pouch body comprises at least one unidirectionally stretched film. The invention furthermore describes a method for the production of such a stand-up pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Christian Fenn-Barrabass, Walter Guenter, Josef Mueller
  • Publication number: 20070007183
    Abstract: A portable analysis appliance includes a housing and a magazine for holding test elements. A delivery device is provided for delivering the test elements from a first position in the interior of the magazine to a second position lying at least partially outside the magazine and inside the housing. The delivery of the test elements including a first movement out of the interior of the magazine and a second movement by means of a guide into a presentation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Jochen Schulat, Josef Mueller, Hansjoerg Braendle
  • Patent number: 6496587
    Abstract: A hearing aid comprising a case (1) and a horn (2) connectable to the case. The hearing aid also includes an acoustic input aperture and an acoustic output aperture (4). The horn (2) is rotatably supported in the case (1), and a detachable lid (3) is released by rotating the horn (2) from an operational hearing-aid position into a servicing position. In this manner, the lid (3) is simply removed from and/or inserted into the horn. The lid covers as well as forms the acoustic input aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventor: Josef Mueller
  • Patent number: 5958178
    Abstract: A visual lamination for the purpose of finishing the surface of printed and other products by applying laminating films by means of a 100% adhesive system, for which the adhesive-coated laminating film is laminated with a heated laminating roller onto the product, a thermoplastic adhesive being applied immediately in front of the laminating roller on the laminating film by means of a fishtail nozzle, and an apparatus for producing such a visual coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Billhoefer Maschinenfabrik GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bartsch, Hans-Josef Mueller