Patents by Inventor Kurt Muller
Kurt Muller 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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Patent number: 11292597Abstract: A gliding sports apparatus, which is preferably controllable by upper body and/or arms and/or hands and/or fingers, extends from a leading edge to a trailing edge in an intended direction of overflow when it is fastened to a user. The gliding sports apparatus comprises at least two shoulder ribs which extend substantially from the leading edge to the trailing edge, and wherein each of the shoulder ribs is connectable fixedly to an upper arm of the user but is rotatable about the axis of the upper arm, two hand ribs which extend substantially from the leading edge to the trailing edge, and wherein each of the hand ribs is connectable fixedly to a hand of the user, a back airfoil which is formed between the two shoulder ribs, and two arm airfoils, which are formed in each case between a shoulder rib and a hand rib.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventor: Kurt Müller
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Publication number: 20200239139Abstract: A gliding sports apparatus, which is preferably controllable by upper body and/or arms and/or hands and/or fingers, extends from a leading edge (40) to a trailing edge (41) in an intended direction of overflow when it is fastened to a user (30). The gliding sports apparatus (25, 25?) comprises at least two shoulder ribs (1) which extend substantially from the leading edge (40) to the trailing edge (41), and wherein each of the shoulder ribs (1) is connectable fixedly to an upper arm (34) of the user (30) but is rotatable about the axis of the upper arm, two hand ribs (3) which extend substantially from the leading edge (40) to the trailing edge (41), and wherein each of the hand ribs (3) is connectable fixedly to a hand (38) of the user (30), a back airfoil (8) which is formed between the two shoulder ribs (1), and two arm airfoils, which are formed in each case between a shoulder rib (1) and a hand rib (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Kurt MÜLLER
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Patent number: 9418575Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide the ability to dynamically create and update map projections to reduce the spatial distortion in a desirable way for a specific map view. For example, as a map view is changed, a new central meridian may be selected and a new map projection may be created based on the selected central meridian. Dynamically updating map projections so that all map layers are correctly representing the most important spatial attributes for the given situation may enable a map analyst to correctly interpret the maps being viewed.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Charles Leah, David Mallenby, John Kurt Muller, Peter Chi-Shing Yim
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Patent number: 9373272Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide the ability to dynamically create and update map projections to reduce the spatial distortion in a desirable way for a specific map view. For example, as a map view is changed, a new central meridian may be selected and a new map projection may be created based on the selected central meridian. Dynamically updating map projections so that all map layers are correctly representing the most important spatial attributes for the given situation may enable a map analyst to correctly interpret the maps being viewed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Charles Leah, David Mallenby, John Kurt Muller, Peter Chi-Shing Yim
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Patent number: 9297403Abstract: The invention relates to a self-tapping screw with a head and an outer thread support. The core cross-section of the outer thread support has the shape of a rounded n-sided polygon, n being a prime number>3.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: RUIA GLOBAL FASTENERS AGInventor: Kurt Müller
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Patent number: 9289863Abstract: A part (10) welded in a rotationally symmetrical manner and comprising two parts (12, 14), which are connected by a rotationally symmetrical weld (16), wherein a main loading area (22) occurs in the vicinity of the weld (16), and only the weld (16) and the surroundings (22) thereof are strengthened by case hardening in the extreme fiber in such a way that case strengthening is present there, and a method for producing a part (10) welded in a rotationally symmetrical manner and comprising two parts (12, 14) by welding a rotationally symmetrical weld (16) between the two parts (12, 14), wherein after the parts (12, 14) are welded, the weld (16) and the surroundings (22) thereof are case hardened and the hardened zone (16, 22) is quenched immediately thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: RUIA GLOBAL FASTENERS AGInventors: Robert Bongartz, Reiner Dorow, Kurt Müller
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Publication number: 20140328646Abstract: The invention relates to a self-tapping screw with a head and an outer thread support. The core cross-section of the outer thread support has the shape of a rounded n-sided polygon, n being a prime number >3.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Kurt Müller
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Patent number: 8845475Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connecting assembly, more particularly for being used in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The connecting assembly comprises a housing and a driving gear. The housing comprises a first housing part with a first flange portion and a second housing part with a second flange portion. The driving gear comprises a receiving portion for receiving the housing and a supporting face which laterally delimits the receiving portion, wherein the first flange portion of the first housing part is axially arranged between the supporting face of the driving gear and the second flange portion of the second housing part, and wherein the second flange portion is welded to the driving gear. A method of producing a connecting assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbHInventors: Nikolaus Mayr, Ernst Mairhofer, Oliver Roth, Kurt Müller, Jürgen Wörner
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Patent number: 8587442Abstract: A smoke alarm has a base element with a flat mounting surface, a light emitter that is attached to the mounting surface and that is configured to issue an illuminating light, and a light receiver that is attached to the mounting surface next to the light emitter and that is configured to receive a measurement light that results from a back-scattering of the illumination light at a measurement object located in a detection space. A data processing device is coupled to an output of the light receiver and configured to evaluate temporal changes of an output signal issued by the light receiver. Also, there is provided a method for checking the functional capability of the smoke alarm.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Loepfe, Kurt Müller, Georges A. Tenchio, Walter Vollenweider
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Publication number: 20120312120Abstract: The disclosure relates to a venting assembly for a unit with components running in a lubricant. The venting assembly comprises a housing part, a rotating component which, by a rolling contact bearing, is rotatably supported around an axis of rotation relative to the housing part, as well as a venting channel for venting the assembly, wherein an inner opening of the venting channel is arranged so as to axially adjoin the rolling contact bearing, and wherein, in an axial view, the opening of the venting channel at least partially covers the rolling contact bearing. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a transmission assembly with such a venting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: GKN DRIVELINE INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Michael Engelmann, Ralf Schäfer, Kurt Müller
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Publication number: 20120264559Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connecting assembly, more particularly for being used in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The connecting assembly comprises a housing and a driving gear. The housing comprises a first housing part with a first flange portion and a second housing part with a second flange portion. The driving gear comprises a receiving portion for receiving the housing and a supporting face which laterally delimits the receiving portion, wherein the first flange portion of the first housing part is axially arranged between the supporting face of the driving gear and the second flange portion of the second housing part, and wherein the second flange portion is welded to the driving gear. A method of producing a connecting assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Nikolaus Mayr, Ernst Mairhofer, Oliver Roth, Kurt Müller, Jürgen Wörner
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Publication number: 20120177437Abstract: The invention relates to a part (10) welded in a rotationally symmetrical manner and comprising two parts (12, 14), which are connected by a rotationally symmetrical weld (16), wherein a main loading area (22) occurs in the vicinity of the weld (16), and only the weld (16) and the surroundings (22) thereof are strengthened by case hardening in the extreme fiber in such a way that case strengthening is present there, and a method for producing a part (10) welded in a rotationally symmetrical manner and comprising two parts (12, 14) by welding a rotationally symmetrical weld (16) between the two parts (12, 14), wherein after the parts (12, 14) are welded, the weld (16) and the surroundings (22) thereof are case hardened and the hardened zone (16, 22) is quenched immediately thereafter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: RUIA GLOBAL FASTENERS AGInventors: Robert Bongartz, Reiner Dorow, Kurt Müller
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Patent number: 8217580Abstract: A flashlight for alarm systems includes a light source containing at least one light emitting diode and a circuit which controls said light source. The circuit has a feed supply, a current converter, and flash control device. The current converter, the light source, and the flash control device are connected in series. The current converter includes a control unit, an inductor, an induction stop, and a resistor which are connected in series. The flash control device includes at least one switch for actuating the light source and a microprocessor for controlling the at least one switch.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Max Grimm, Kurt Müller, Antonio Pedrosa, Hansjürg Wälti
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Publication number: 20120169761Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide the ability to dynamically create and update map projections to reduce the spatial distortion in a desirable way for a specific map view. For example, as a map view is changed, a new central meridian may be selected and a new map projection may be created based on the selected central meridian. Dynamically updating map projections so that all map layers are correctly representing the most important spatial attributes for the given situation may enable a map analyst to correctly interpret the maps being viewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Charles Leah, David Mallenby, John Kurt Muller, Peter Chi-Shing Yim
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Publication number: 20120169766Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide the ability to dynamically create and update map projections to reduce the spatial distortion in a desirable way for a specific map view. For example, as a map view is changed, a new central meridian may be selected and a new map projection may be created based on the selected central meridian. Dynamically updating map projections so that all map layers are correctly representing the most important spatial attributes for the given situation may enable a map analyst to correctly interpret the maps being viewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Charles Leah, David Mallenby, John Kurt Muller, Peter Chi-Shing Yim
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Publication number: 20120098322Abstract: A seat frame device for having at least two frame parts which are connected by way of at least one connection. At least one connection is formed at least partially of a pin connection, having at least one pin which is secured in the respective connection position by way of a safety connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Kurt Müller
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Publication number: 20120091780Abstract: A seat frame device, in particular a seat frame device for means of transportation, having at least two frame parts which are connected by way of at least one glued joint, wherein at least one of the frame parts is at least part of a seat divider and/or set leg, having at least one adhesive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Kurt Müller
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Publication number: 20100264840Abstract: A flashlight for alarm systems includes a light source containing at least one light emitting diode and a circuit which controls said light source. The circuit has a feed supply, a current converter, and flash control device. The current converter, the light source, and the flash control device are connected in series. The current converter includes a control unit, an inductor, an induction stop, and a resistor which are connected in series. The flash control device includes at least one switch for actuating the light source and a microprocessor for controlling the at least one switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Max Grimm, Kurt Müller, Antonio Pedrosa, Hansjürg Wälti
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Patent number: 7817049Abstract: A fire detector has at least two sensor units for monitoring a confined space for the occurrence of a fire. A first fire parameter is monitored according to the scattered light method, using a first sensor unit located at or in the vicinity of the ceiling. At least one second sensor unit of the fire detector, which emits at least two highly focused light beams towards the floor of the confined space, monitors a second fire parameter according to the extinction method.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Siemens AGInventors: Kurt Müller, Peter Steiner
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Patent number: 7812708Abstract: A method for differentiating between a fire and the manipulation of a fire detector. The fire detector has at least two sensor units, each of which contains a light source and a light collector. A cover plate is formed with at least two light exit and entry windows. The device is used to monitor at least one fire parameter in the area surrounding the fire detector according to a scattered light method. The respective light entry and exit windows on the cover plate are connected to an optical fiber element in such a way that light from the light source of one sensor unit is guided to and captured by the light collector of the other sensor unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Siemens AGInventors: Kurt Müller, Peter Steiner