Patents by Inventor Karl Schafer

Karl Schafer 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).

  • Publication number: 20170197403
    Abstract: A printing unit has a printing forme cylinder. A plate changer is arranged in a manner which is allocated to the printing forme cylinder. The plate changer has a bearing surface on which a printing forme, which is arranged or is to be arranged on the printing forme cylinder, can be laid. That bearing surface is arranged such that it can be moved to and fro between at least two defined positions longitudinally with respect to the rotational axis of the printing forme cylinder. The printing forme is arranged and registered on the bearing surface of the plate changer. At least two edges of a carrier for the relevant printing forme, which are arranged at a right angle with respect to each other, are brought into physical contact with register pins which are arranged on the bearing surface of the plate changer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Lars KEIL, Bernd MASUCH, Wolfgang REDER, Karl SCHÄFER
  • Patent number: 9701105
    Abstract: A printing machine has a printing tower with a plurality of printing units arranged one above the other and a printing form changeover system having at least one vertically movable storage device for printing forms. A first machine plane, which is associated with one or a plurality of first printing units, is provided. A conveying system, which can move the vertically movable storage device from a loading position located in the region of the first machine plane to an advanced position which is vertically spaced apart, is provided. In addition to the vertically movable storage device, an additional storage device which is associated with the first printing unit of the printing tower is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Koenig & Bauer AG
    Inventor: Karl Schäfer
  • Patent number: 9701107
    Abstract: A printing machine has a printing tower with a plurality of printing units arranged one above the other and a printing form changeover system having at least one vertically movable storage device for printing forms. A first machine plane, which is associated with one or a plurality of first printing units, is provided. A storage is associated with the printing tower. The storage can be moved between a removal position located in the region of the first machine plane and a loading position which is vertically spaced apart therefrom by a conveyor system. The loading position is associated with the second printing unit of the printing tower with a view to feeding printing forms. During the changeover of the printing forms, received printing forms are transported by the vertically movable storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Koenig & Bauer AG
    Inventor: Karl Schäfer
  • Publication number: 20170190169
    Abstract: An apparatus is comprised of a plurality of printing units for printing hollow elements. A conveying device conveys the hollow elements to be printed into a printing zone of at least one of the printing units. At least one of the printing units includes a plate cylinder to which a plate replacing mechanism is assigned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Stephan BEHNKE, Wolfgang REDER, Karl SCHÄFER
  • Publication number: 20160207304
    Abstract: A printing machine has a printing tower with a plurality of printing units arranged one above the other and a printing form changeover system having at least one vertically movable storage device for printing forms. A first machine plane, which is associated with one or a plurality of first printing units, is provided. A conveying system, which can move the vertically movable storage device from a loading position located in the region of the first machine plane to an advanced position which is vertically spaced apart, is provided. In addition to the vertically movable storage device, an additional storage device which is associated with the first printing unit of the printing tower is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Karl SCHÄFER
  • Publication number: 20160200094
    Abstract: A printing machine has a printing tower with a plurality of printing units arranged one above the other and a printing form changeover system having at least one vertically movable storage device for printing forms. A first machine plane, which is associated with one or a plurality of first printing units, is provided. A storage is associated with the printing tower. The storage can be moved between a removal position located in the region of the first machine plane and a loading position which is vertically spaced apart therefrom by a conveyor system. The loading position is associated with the second printing unit of the printing tower with a view to feeding printing forms. During the changeover of the printing forms, received printing forms are transported by the vertically movable storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Karl SCHÄFER
  • Patent number: 9132755
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat including a back and an armrest assembly. The armrest assembly includes a fastener supported on the back of the seat and that defines an axis. A fixed spacer is disposed about the fastener, and a spring bushing is disposed about the fixed spacer. An armrest includes a frame having a rotating bushing supported on the spring bushing. As a result, the frame and the armrest can pivot relative to the fastener and the back of the seat. The spring bushing applies a radial force against both the rotating bushing and the fixed spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Marc Adam Rosenbrock, Karl Schafer
  • Patent number: 8955912
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a foldable seat back. The seat assembly may have an upper bracket that may be connected to a recliner mechanism that may be configured to rotate about a first axis. A rivet may be disposed on the upper bracket and may rotate about a second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Brines, Karl Schafer, Mike Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140327285
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a foldable seat back. The seat assembly may have an upper bracket that may be connected to a recliner mechanism that may be configured to rotate about a first axis. A rivet may be disposed on the upper bracket and may rotate about a second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Brines, Karl Schafer, Mike Wilson
  • Patent number: 8673586
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting or effecting the activity of protein kinase activity which comprises contacting a protein kinase with a compound of formula (I) being a derivative of a furanose or pyranose form of a monosaccharide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Alchemia Limited
    Inventors: Wim Meutermans, Karl Schafer, Michael L. West, Craig Muldoon, Fiona Foley, Natalie Bouloc, Gerald Tometzki
  • Patent number: 8424968
    Abstract: A tubular spring having a longitudinal slot that is attached between a movable member and a fixed attachment device. A recliner hinge assembly for a vehicle seat that includes an inboard recliner and an outboard recliner connected by a connecting rod. A split tube having a longitudinally extending slot is assembled over the connecting rod. The split tube biases the seat back toward a neutral position when the seat back is shifted to a position that is angularly offset from the neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mladen Humer, Karl Schafer
  • Publication number: 20130011852
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting or effecting the activity of protein kinase activity which comprises contacting a protein kinase with a compound of formula (I) being a derivative of a furanose or pyranose form of a monosaccharide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Alchemia Limited
    Inventors: Wim Meutermans, Karl Schafer, Michael L. West, Craig Muldoon, Fiona Foley, Natalie Bouloc, Gerald Tometzki
  • Publication number: 20120235461
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat including a back and an armrest assembly. The armrest assembly includes a fastener supported on the back of the seat and that defines an axis. A fixed spacer is disposed about the fastener, and a spring bushing is disposed about the fixed spacer. An armrest includes a frame having a rotating bushing supported on the spring bushing. As a result, the frame and the armrest can pivot relative to the fastener and the back of the seat. The spring bushing applies a radial force against both the rotating bushing and the fixed spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc Adam Rosenbrock, Karl Schafer
  • Publication number: 20120080920
    Abstract: A tubular spring having a longitudinal slot that is attached between a movable member and a fixed attachment device. A recliner hinge assembly for a vehicle seat that includes an inboard recliner and an outboard recliner connected by a connecting rod. A split tube having a longitudinally extending slot is assembled over the connecting rod. The split tube biases the seat back toward a neutral position when the seat back is shifted to a position that is angularly offset from the neutral position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mladen Humer, Karl Schafer
  • Patent number: 8093227
    Abstract: A monosaccharide compound of formula I as shown in the specification. Processes for the preparation of the compound of formula I and methods of screening for antibacterial or antibiotic compounds involving the compound of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Alchemia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Leo West, Wim Meutermans, George Adamson, Karl Schafer, Darren Schliebs
  • Patent number: 7891734
    Abstract: A vehicle seat with an active head restraint system is provided with a seatback frame having a pair of side members. An armature extends transversely between the side members with a pair of lateral ends each pivotally connected to one of the side members. A head restraint rod extends from the armature for supporting a head restraint. An actuator is mounted to the seatback frame for actuating the armature. A bushing is mounted to the frame, the armature or the actuator. A rivet is mounted to the bushing and another of the frame, armature and actuator. The rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection. A method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the bushing is preassembled to the rivet. Another method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mladen Humer, Karl Schafer, Paul Victor Pereira, Marc Borlaug, Dale Fox
  • Publication number: 20100184607
    Abstract: A monosaccharide compound of formula I as shown in the specification. Processes for the preparation of the compound of formula I and methods of screening for antibacterial or antibiotic compounds involving the compound of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Alchemia Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Leo West, Wim Meutermans, George Adamson, Karl Schafer, Darren Schliers
  • Publication number: 20100156154
    Abstract: A vehicle seat with an active head restraint system is provided with a seatback frame having a pair of side members. An armature extends transversely between the side members with a pair of lateral ends each pivotally connected to one of the side members. A head restraint rod extends from the armature for supporting a head restraint. An actuator is mounted to the seatback frame for actuating the armature. A bushing is mounted to the frame, the armature or the actuator. A rivet is mounted to the bushing and another of the frame, armature and actuator. The rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection. A method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the bushing is preassembled to the rivet. Another method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mladen Humer, Karl Schafer, Paul Victor Pereira, Marc Borlaug, Dale Fox
  • Patent number: 7737287
    Abstract: This invention relates to combinatorial libraries of potentially biologically active mainly monosaccharide compounds and to methods of preparing same. These compounds are variously functionalized, with a view to varying lipid solubility, size, function and other properties, with the particular aim of discovering a drug or drug-like compound, or compounds with useful properties. The invention provides intermediates, processes and synthetic strategies for the solution or solid phase synthesis of monosaccharides, variously functionalized about the sugar ring, including the addition of aromaticity and charge, and the placement of amino acid and peptide side chain units of isosteres thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Alchemia Limited
    Inventors: Wim Meutermans, Michael Leo West, Thanh Le Giang, George Adamson, Karl Schafer, Giovanni Abbenante
  • Patent number: 7699394
    Abstract: A vehicle seat with an active head restraint system is provided with a seatback frame having a pair of side members. An armature extends transversely between the side members with a pair of lateral ends each pivotally connected to one of the side members. A head restraint rod extends from the armature for supporting a head restraint. An actuator is mounted to the seatback frame for actuating the armature. A bushing is mounted to the frame, the armature or the actuator. A rivet is mounted to the bushing and another of the frame, armature and actuator. The rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection. A method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the bushing is preassembled to the rivet. Another method for assembling a vehicle seat is provided wherein the rivet preloads the bushing to minimize inadvertent movement at the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mladen Humer, Karl Schafer, Paul Victor Pereira, Marc Borlaug, Dale Fox