Patents by Inventor Maik Koch

Maik Koch 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: 11591062
    Abstract: An aircraft cabin door system has a cabin door having an outer side and an inner side, a drive device coupled to the cabin door for moving the cabin door into an open position, a first actuation device, a second actuation device, and an emergency chute unit coupled to the cabin door and having an emergency chute and an actuation mechanism. The emergency chute unit can be moved into an active state, in which opening the cabin door leads to activation of the emergency chute, and an inactive state, in which opening the cabin door does not lead to activation of the emergency chute. The emergency chute unit is in the inactive state when the cabin door is opened after actuation of the first actuation device. The emergency chute unit is in the active state when the cabin door is opened after actuation of the second actuation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kai Bredemeier, Maik Koch
  • Publication number: 20200307758
    Abstract: An aircraft cabin door system has a cabin door having an outer side and an inner side, a drive device coupled to the cabin door for moving the cabin door into an open position, a first actuation device, a second actuation device, and an emergency chute unit coupled to the cabin door and having an emergency chute and an actuation mechanism. The emergency chute unit can be moved into an active state, in which opening the cabin door leads to activation of the emergency chute, and an inactive state, in which opening the cabin door does not lead to activation of the emergency chute. The emergency chute unit is in the inactive state when the cabin door is opened after actuation of the first actuation device. The emergency chute unit is in the active state when the cabin door is opened after actuation of the second actuation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Kai Bredemeier, Maik Koch
  • Patent number: 10220933
    Abstract: A flight deck door assembly for an aircraft includes a flight deck bulkhead defining an access opening from a passenger deck area to a flight deck area of the aircraft, a lavatory bulkhead spaced apart from the flight deck bulkhead and defining a lavatory monument, a first lock containment arranged in a first portion of the flight deck bulkhead opposite to a door jamb formed by a second portion of the flight deck bulkhead, a second lock containment arranged in the lavatory bulkhead, and a flight deck door having a door blade hingedly coupled to the door jamb. The flight deck door is configured to latch to the first lock containment in a first closing position and to latch to the second lock containment in a second closing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Maik Koch, Kai Bredemeier
  • Patent number: 9688379
    Abstract: An actuation device for opening an emergency exit flap of a cockpit door is provided. The actuation device comprises a support structure, at least two securing elements, an actuation element and a deflection mechanism. The support structure is configured so as to be fastened to the emergency exit flap. The securing elements are integrated into the support structure and are configured so as to fasten the actuation device, and thus the emergency exit flap, to the cockpit door. The actuation element is connected to the support structure. Therein, the deflection mechanism connects the securing elements to the actuation element in such a way that a force which is exerted on the actuation element is diverted in such a way that the securing elements are released from the cockpit door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Maik Koch, Matthias Breuer
  • Patent number: 9640000
    Abstract: A surveillance device and method provide access to a surveillance system for keeping a cabin of an aircraft under surveillance. A computer program may be used to execute the method for accessing the surveillance system. The surveillance device includes an authentication unit for examining an access-authorization request for access to the surveillance system, and a control unit for selecting, on the basis of the access-authorization request, a display unit from a plurality of display units provided in the aircraft, and for relaying a video-image signal corresponding to a captured video image of a subarea of the cabin of the aircraft to the selected display unit for the purpose of displaying the video image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Maik Koch, Albin Poth, Stefan Bode
  • Publication number: 20170050718
    Abstract: A flight deck door assembly for an aircraft includes a flight deck bulkhead defining an access opening from a passenger deck area to a flight deck area of the aircraft, a lavatory bulkhead spaced apart from the flight deck bulkhead and defining a lavatory monument, a first lock containment arranged in a first portion of the flight deck bulkhead opposite to a door jamb formed by a second portion of the flight deck bulkhead, a second lock containment arranged in the lavatory bulkhead, and a flight deck door having a door blade hingedly coupled to the door jamb. The flight deck door is configured to latch to the first lock containment in a first closing position and to latch to the second lock containment in a second closing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Maik KOCH, Kai BREDEMEIER
  • Patent number: 9045214
    Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle with two door leaves is stated. In each case the door leaves can be opened in such a manner that the maximum angle of opening between them can be limited. After a door leaf has been opened, the door leaves can thus only be pivoted together so that opening the first door leaf results in closing the second door leaf. As a result of this, access to a space in a vehicle may be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Maik Koch, Matthias Breuer
  • Publication number: 20140035302
    Abstract: A door latching device for holding a door in a latched and/or a locked state, the latching device comprising: a rotatable catch member mounted for rotational movement between an engaged position, in which the catch member projects for engagement with a latch member of a door, and a disengaged position, in which the catch member is retracted from engagement with the latch member; and a magnetic actuator connected with the catch member for biasing or effecting rotational movement of the catch member from the disengaged position to the engaged position. The magnetic actuator preferably includes a first magnet, which is fixed with respect to the catch member for rotation therewith, and a second magnet which generates a magnetic force to bias or effect rotation of the catch member from the disengaged position to the engaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Maik Koch, Albin Poth
  • Publication number: 20130269258
    Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle with two door leaves is stated. In each case the door leaves can be opened in such a manner that the maximum angle of opening between them can be limited. After a door leaf has been opened, the door leaves can thus only be pivoted together so that opening the first door leaf results in closing the second door leaf. As a result of this, access to a space in a vehicle may be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Maik Koch, Matthias Breuer
  • Patent number: 8149003
    Abstract: A method and a device for determining a humidity content of an insulation of a transformer, the insulation having a liquid. At least one dielectric property of the insulation is measured, an uncorrected humidity content of the insulation and a conductivity of a liquid which is included in the insulation is derived from a model of the insulation, said model being chosen depending on the measured dielectric property of the insulation, and the humidity content of the insulation is corrected by means of the conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Omicron Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Maik Koch
  • Publication number: 20090051374
    Abstract: A method and a device for determining a humidity content of an insulation of a transformer, the insulation having a liquid. At least one dielectric property of the insulation is measured, an uncorrected humidity content of the insulation and a conductivity of a liquid which is included in the insulation is derived from a model of the insulation, said model being chosen depending on the measured dielectric property of the insulation, and the humidity content of the insulation is corrected by means of the conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventor: Maik Koch