Patents by Inventor Karl A. Hermann

Karl A. Hermann 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).

  • Apparatus and method for holding and braking an elevator car
    Patent number: 8517150
    Abstract: An elevator car with brake equipment, which is arranged in the region of the elevator car, for holding and braking the same, which brake equipment includes: a brake unit which can co-operate with a brake rail, an actuating device which can produce an actuator force FA, and a connecting linkage which connects the actuating device with the brake unit in force-active manner for transmission of the actuator force FA, wherein the brake unit in unloaded setting is in its open setting and the connecting linkage is a pull cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Inventio AG
    Inventors: Steffen Grundmann, Gert Silberhorn, Hans Kocher, Michael Stubi, Georg Halasy-Wimmer, Johann Jungbecker, Stefan Johannes Schmitt, Bernward Bayer, Andreas Emmerich, Andreas Pohlmann, Karl-Hermann Tegge
  • METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING MESH-LIKE METAL MATS
    Publication number: 20130216851
    Abstract: The method serves for producing network-like metal mats from metallic strip material, for which purpose the strip material is first provided with notches (2), running parallel to one another, for the forming of metal wires (1), by means of notching rollers. The notches (2) are thereby formed to such depths, depending on the material, that as far as possible no sliding fractures are formed. The notches (2) are interrupted by unnotched regions—the mutual spacing of which in the respective notch (2) determines the later possible mesh width—at least in such a way that they later form network nodes (4). The network nodes (4) are offset by approximately half a network node spacing in the respectively adjacent notches (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Karl-Hermann Stahl
  • Motor vehicle and method for adjusting assemblies thereof on the drive train side
    Patent number: 8515620
    Abstract: A motor vehicle, with a drive train comprising a drive assembly, a transmission and wheels (2). The drive train further including actuators (3, 4) for adjusting at least one of the tracking and/or the camber. Sensors (5), for determining the tracking and/or camber, are integrated in the motor vehicle, and a control unit (6) only operates the actuators (3, 4), to adjust the tracking and/or the camber, when the drive train is in a defined actual static condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Ketteler, Thomas Winstel, Guenther Horsak, Marc Wiesenthal
  • Method for enriching and/or separating prokaryotic DNA using a protein that specifically bonds to unmethylated DNA containing CpG-motifs
    Patent number: 8481262
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating and/or enriching prokaryotic DNA, comprising the following steps: a) contacting of at least one prokaryotic DNA that is in solution with a protein that bonds specifically to prokaryotic DNA, the protein being 25%-35% homologous with the wild-type CGPB protein, thus forming a protein-DNA complex; and b) separation of the complex. The invention also relates to a kit for carrying out said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: SIRS-Lab GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Schmidt, Eberhard Straube, Stefan Russwurm, Hans-Peter Deigner, Svea Sachse, Marc Lehmann
  • METHOD FOR SELECTIVE OLIGONUCLEOTIDE MODIFICATION
    Publication number: 20130172238
    Abstract: Method for producing a modified oligonucleotide, wherein at least one polymer, preferably polyalkylene oxide, and/or a compound is covalently bound to the 5?-end or the 3?-end of the oligonucleotide via native ligation forming a native ligation site, with the proviso that the polymer and/or the compound is not a protein or peptide, if only the 5?-end of the oligonucleotide is modified by binding of the polymer or compound via native ligation. The invention is further directed to a modified oligonucleotide obtainable by the inventive method as well as the use of such modified oligonucleotide for the preparation of a medicament for preventing and/or treating a tumor, formation of metastasis, an immune disease or disorder, a cardiovascular disease or disorder, and/or a viral disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Andreas Mitsch, Karl-Hermann Schlingensiepen, Bernd Betzler, Frank Jaschinski, Anneliese Schneider
  • Combination of a chemotherapeutic agent and an inhibitor of the TGF-beta system
    Patent number: 8476246
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition comprising a chemotherapeutic agent and a TGF-beta antisense oligonucleotide, wherein the antisense oligonucleotide reduces the sensitivity and IC50, respectively, of the cytotoxicity of the chemotherapeutic agent. Preferably, the antisense oligonucleotide is a TGF-beta 1, 2, and/or 3 antisense oligonucleotide and the chemotherapeutic agent is preferably gemcitabine, 5-fluorouracil, temozolomide, dacarbacine, docetaxel, cisplatin, oxaliplatin, tamoxifen, or irinotecan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Antisense Pharma GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Schlingensiepen, Frank Jaschinski, Tanja Rothammer-Hampl, Anneliese Schneider
  • Method for repairing turbine blades
    Patent number: 8474137
    Abstract: A method for repairing turbine blades by replacing at least a part of the blade profile, the method having: a) manufacture of a replacement blade part; b) separation of the damaged area with a standardized cutting plane, leaving behind a remaining blade; c) matching of the replacement blade part to the actual geometry of the remaining blade; d) connecting or joining of the replacement blade part to the remaining blade by soldering of at least one web and welding of an outer contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Richter, Klaus Emiljanow
  • METHOD FOR CONNECTING A TURBINE BLADE OR VANE TO A TURBINE DISC OR A TURBINE RING
    Publication number: 20130156586
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for connecting a turbine blade or vane to a turbine disk or to a turbine ring. First, a connecting body is formed on the turbine blade or vane by supplying an additive suitable for fusion welding to a surface of the turbine blade or vane, melting the additive on the surface, with incipient melting of the surface, and allowing the additive and the surface to solidify. Then, the connecting body is connected to the turbine disk or to the turbine ring by means of a fusion welding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Karl-Hermann Richter
  • PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING LAYERS OF MATERIAL TO A WORKPIECE MADE OF TIAL
    Publication number: 20130143068
    Abstract: A method for depositing material layers on a workpiece made of a material which contains a titanium aluminide includes the steps of preparing the workpiece; heating the workpiece in a localized region by induction to a predefined preheating temperature; and depositing an additive, preferably in powder form, on the heated surface of the workpiece by build-up welding, in particular laser build-up welding, plasma build-up welding, micro-plasma build-up welding, TIG build-up welding or micro-TIG build-up welding; said additive including a titanium aluminide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: MTU AERO ENGINES GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Richter, Herbert Hanrieder, Sonja Dudziak, Albert Grueninger
  • Method for coating a turbine blade
    Patent number: 8393528
    Abstract: A method for hardfacing a metal component surface (14, 16), especially a shroud surface of a turbine blade made of a TiAl alloy, with at least one metal material (18, 20), in particular a Co—Cr alloy. The hardfacing coating is produced separately from the component surface and is then joined to the component surface in a high-temperature soldering process. A turbine blade including such a hardfacing coating, primarily in a shroud region (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Richter, Ulrich Knott, Piotr Kowalczyk
  • Method and apparatus for producing and/or repairing an integrally bladed rotor by inductive diffusion welding
    Patent number: 8375582
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the fabrication and/or repair of an integrally bladed rotor, specifically of an integrally bladed gas turbine rotor, is disclosed. At least one rotor blade is joined to a main rotor body for fabrication and/or repair. The joining is carried out by diffusion welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Bayer, Ulrich Knott, Karl-Hermann Richter
  • Method for producing or repairing integrally bladed gas turbine rotors
    Patent number: 8360302
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing integrally bladed gas turbine rotors, especially of integrally bladed turbine rotors, wherein rotating blades (10) are joined to a rotor base (11) with the intermediate disposal of an adapter (14) in such a way that first an adapter is joined to a connecting section (15) of each rotating blade to be connected to the rotor base, and that subsequently each rotating blade (10) is joined to a connecting section (16) of rotor base (11) via adapter (14) connected to said blade. According to the invention, each adapter (14) is connected to connecting section (15) of the respective rotating blade (10) by welding, each rotating blade (10) being connected to the respective connecting section of the rotor base by inductive high-frequency pressure welding via adapter (14) connected to the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventor: Karl-Hermann Richter
  • METHOD OF CONVERTING A NON-RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT TO A RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT
    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
  • ELECTRODYNAMIC ENGINE WITH A THREE-POINT SUSPENDED SHAFT AND USAGE OF A THIRD BEARING AS AN ASSISTING SHAFT MOUNT
    Publication number: 20120299421
    Abstract: The electro dynamic machine (1) has a rotatable supported shaft (4) and first and second axial main bearings (6, 7), spaced from one another, which facilitate rotation of the shaft (4). In addition, a third bearing (8) is provided which is designed to at least absorb radial forces created by the shaft (4). A dimensioning is provided for a maximum rotational speed of the shaft (4), and this maximum rotation speed is at least at 50% of an initiation rotational speed of a first natural bending vibration of the shaft (4) having just first and second main bearings (6, 7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Timo WEHLEN, Karl-Hermann KETTELER, Stephan SCHARR
  • Brake device for a lift car
    Patent number: 8302739
    Abstract: A lift car with a brake device which is arranged in the region of the lift car for holding and braking the latter; the brake device includes a brake unit which can interact with a brake rail, an actuating device which can generate an actuator force, and a connector which connects the actuating device to the brake unit in a force-active manner in order to transmit the actuator force, wherein the brake unit is in its open position in the unloaded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Andreas Pohlmann, Bernward Bayer, Andreas Emmerich, Karl-Hermann Tegge, Stefan Johannes Schmitt, Johann Jungbecker, Georg Halasy-Wimmer, Steffen Grundmann, Gert Silberhorn, Hans Kocher, Michael Stübli
  • Rotor box for a ground milling machine and ground milling machine having such a rotor box
    Patent number: 8297877
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor box for a ground and/or road milling machine such as, in particular, for a road miller or a trench cutter which surrounds at least one milling rotor for removing ground material (B). It is provided that the wall of this rotor box is configured at least in one section with an enlarged distance from the milling rotor in order to allow a specific guiding of the milled material away from the milling rotor in this region of the rotor box and that at least one separating device is disposed between this section of the wall and the milling rotor, which prevents contact of the guided-away milled material with the milling rotor in this region. The present invention further relates to a ground and/or road milling machine such as in particular a road miller or trench cutter having at least one such rotor box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Erdmann, Karl-Hermann Moetz, Robert Laux, Steffen Wachsmann
  • Method for enriching a prokaryotic DNA
    Patent number: 8288115
    Abstract: A method is described for enriching procaryotic DNA, said method including the steps of contacting at least one procaryotic DNA with at least one protein or polypeptide which is capable of specifically binding to non-methylated CpG motifs, and separating the protein/polypeptide-DNA complex. Moreover, the application relates to a kit for carrying out said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: SIRS-Lab GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Hermann Schmidt, Eberhard Straube, Stefan Russwurm
  • METAL FIBER HAVING A CHAMFER IN THE FIBER EDGE EXTENDING IN THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF THE FIBER
    Publication number: 20120231291
    Abstract: The metal fiber has fiber outer surfaces (1) oriented substantially at right angles to each other and can also be provided with bent ends in the shape of a clip. The metal fiber is used to stabilize, strengthen, or fasten materials such as concrete, wood and the like. The fiber edges (2) formed by the fiber outer surfaces (1) of the metal fiber and extending in the longitudinal direction of the fiber are designed as edge surfaces (4) oriented at an angle to the fiber outer surfaces (1) in the manner of a chamfer. Said edge surfaces (4) have projections, which form anchoring heads (3) that are anchored in the materials to be stabilized, strengthened, or fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Karl-Hermann Stahl
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT OF A TURBOMACHINE
    Publication number: 20120213659
    Abstract: A method for producing a component of a turbomachine is disclosed. The method includes a) layer-by-layer deposition of a powder component material onto a component platform in a region of a buildup and joining zone, where the deposition takes place in accordance with layer information of the component to be produced; b) local layer-by-layer fusion or sintering of the powder component material by energy supplied in the region of the buildup and joining zone, where the buildup and joining zone is heated to a temperature just below a melting point of the powder component material; c) layer-by-layer lowering of the component platform by a predefined layer thickness; and d) repetition of steps a) to c) until the component is finished. A device for producing a component of a turbomachine is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Bayer, Karl-Hermann Richter
  • METHOD FOR INHIBITING "MELANOMA INHIBITORY ACTIVITY" MIA
    Publication number: 20120208774
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to peptides, antibodies and antibody fragments inhibiting activity of “Melanoma Inhibitory Activity” (MIA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Anja-Katrin Bosserhoff, Reinhard Buettner, Mara Szyrach, Guenter Auerbach, Piotr Jachimczak, Karl-Hermann Schlingensiepen