Patents by Inventor Manfred Schaefer

Manfred Schaefer 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: 11290490
    Abstract: Cloud service security management in cloud computer environment uses a first computer cloud entity with first security capabilities and under security management coordinated by a first security management service point in compliance with predefined first security requirements. Security management of a second computer cloud entity is coordinated by a second security management service point in compliance with predefined second security requirements. In the managing of the security of the cloud service in the cloud computer environment: a trusted relationship is established between the first and second security management service points, general security requirements for the cloud service are obtained; and a first security policy is defined for the first security management service point, based on the general security requirements for the cloud service, the first security capabilities and the first security requirements, for the running of the cloud service by the first computer cloud entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Manfred Schaefer, Iris Adam, Stephane Mahieu, Jing Ping
  • Publication number: 20200128046
    Abstract: Cloud service security management in cloud computer environment uses a first computer cloud entity with first security capabilities and under security management coordinated by a first security management service point in compliance with predefined first security requirements. Security management of a second computer cloud entity is coordinated by a second security management service point in compliance with predefined second security requirements. In the managing of the security of the cloud service in the cloud computer environment: a trusted relationship is established between the first and second security management service points, general security requirements for the cloud service are obtained; and a first security policy is defined for the first security management service point, based on the general security requirements for the cloud service, the first security capabilities and the first security requirements, for the running of the cloud service by the first computer cloud entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Manfred SCHAEFER, Iris ADAM, Stephane MAHIEU, Jing PING
  • Patent number: 10609931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed crystals comprising a) leavening agent and b) 0.1 to 5000 ppm by weight of crystallization aid, based on the total amount of the leavening agent, in the form of at least polymer, wherein when hydrophilic cellulose derivatives are used as crystallization aid, the amount thereof is reduced to less than 100 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the leavening agent. The present invention further relates to the production of the mixed crystals and to the use thereof in the production of bakery products, as acid regulator in foods, in the production of cosmetics products, in the synthesis and formulation of pharmaceutical products, and also as blowing agent in industrial processes such as, for example, the production of foam rubber, or for fire-extinguishing formulations. The present invention relates, furthermore, to the production of bakery products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ralf Diener, Jürgen Schneider, Herbert Seiter, Manfred Schaefer, Walther Schmid
  • Publication number: 20180316730
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processing circuitry, and at least one memory for storing instructions to be executed by the processing circuitry, wherein the at least one memory and the instructions are configured to, with the at least one processing circuitry, cause the apparatus at least: to design an extended security zone configuration for a network service to be instantiated including at least one virtual network function in a communication network comprising virtualized network parts, wherein the extended security zone configuration assigns the at least one virtual network function according to local and/or global security requirements to at least one dedicated security zone, and to provide a security zone descriptor information element describing a final result of the extended security zone configuration design for usage in an information set defining a deployment variant of the network service to be instantiated
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Manfred SCHAEFER, Jing PING, Stephane MAHIEU
  • Publication number: 20180255791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed crystals comprising a) leavening agent and b) 0.1 to 5000 ppm by weight of crystallization aid, based on the total amount of the leavening agent, in the form of at least polymer, wherein when hydrophilic cellulose derivatives are used as crystallization aid, the amount thereof is reduced to less than 100 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the leavening agent. The present invention further relates to the production of the mixed crystals and to the use thereof in the production of bakery products, as acid regulator in foods, in the production of cosmetics products, in the synthesis and formulation of pharmaceutical products, and also as blowing agent in industrial processes such as, for example, the production of foam rubber, or for fire-extinguishing formulations. The present invention relates, furthermore, to the production of bakery products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ralf DIENER, Jürgen SCHNEIDER, Herbert SEITER, Manfred SCHAEFER, Walther SCHMID
  • Patent number: 9997755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a separator for an electrochemical cell, preferably a lithium ion battery, comprising a porous layer which comprises at least one block copolymer having three or more polymer blocks and at least one aluminum oxide or hydroxide, a lithium ion battery comprising such a separator, and a method for producing such a separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventors: Klaus Goetzen, Axel Niemoeller, Manfred Schaefer
  • Patent number: 9796867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material, an article comprising said coating composition in form of at least one heat sealable, inkjet printable layer, a method for applying graphical information to a surface of an object using a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material comprising said coating composition and a method of making such a coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: SIHL GMBH
    Inventors: Axel Niemoeller, Manfred Schaefer, Roy Keulders
  • Patent number: 9340698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material, an article comprising said coating composition in form of at least one heat sealable, inkjet printable layer, a method for applying graphical information to a surface of an object using a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material comprising said coating composition and a method of making such a coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: SIHL GMBH
    Inventors: Axel Niemoeller, Manfred Schaefer, Roy Keulders
  • Publication number: 20160130456
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material, an article comprising said coating composition in form of at least one heat sealable, inkjet printable layer, a method for applying graphical information to a surface of an object using a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material comprising said coating composition and a method of making such a coating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Axel Niemoeller, Manfred Schaefer, Roy Keulders
  • Patent number: 9135415
    Abstract: To provide access to an account in an apparatus in response to a request to the account, the apparatus creates and forwards a challenge for this request and waits for a token signed by a centralized signing entity for the account, the token comprising access enabling data. When such a token is received, the apparatus validates the token, and only if the validation succeeds, enables access to the account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY
    Inventor: Manfred Schaefer
  • Patent number: 8966568
    Abstract: A method and a device for data processing are provided comprising a first instance comprising at least one local trusted unit (LTU) and a local trust manager (LTM), the method comprising the step: The local trust manager provides a policy related information to the at least one local trusted unit and/or to a second instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Joerg Abendroth, Michael Marhoefer, Manfred Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20150030933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a separator for an electrochemical cell, preferably a lithium ion battery, comprising a porous layer which comprises at least one block copolymer having three or more polymer blocks and at least one aluminum oxide or hydroxide, a lithium ion battery comprising such a separator, and a method for producing such a separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Klaus Goetzen, Axel Niemoeller, Manfred Schaefer
  • Patent number: 8566815
    Abstract: Arrangements for updating software, such as initial trusted code and data, are described, including providing proof of execution of the update. The mechanism for updating the software is logically or physically separated from the general purpose CPU of the system. Thus, the update mechanism can be trusted even if the system to be updated may be compromised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Manfred Schaefer, Wolf-Dietrich Moeller
  • Publication number: 20120096450
    Abstract: Arrangements for updating software, such as initial trusted code and data, are described, including providing proof of execution of the update. The mechanism for updating the software is logically or physically separated from the general purpose CPU of the system. Thus, the update mechanism can be trusted even if the system to be updated may be compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS OY
    Inventors: Manfred Schaefer, Wolf-Dietrich Moeller
  • Publication number: 20110131627
    Abstract: A method and a device for data processing are provided comprising a first instance comprising at least one local trusted unit (LTU) and a local trust manager (LTM), the method comprising the step: The local trust manager provides a policy related information to the at least one local trusted unit and/or to a second instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS OY
    Inventors: Joerg Abendroth, Michael Marhoefer, Manfred Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20040241268
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the processing of plastic particles, in particular from shredded plastic waste, into a moulding mass that can be injection moulded and to improve their transport into injection moulding moulds. To achieve this, noxious fractions of the moulding mass are degasified and eliminated in a purification stage and a plasticizing screw designed for this purpose is configured in such a way, that an outlet leading to the environment is provided for the gases to be eliminated in a purification area with a reduced working pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Manfred Schaefer, Volker Jaehrling
  • Patent number: 4283067
    Abstract: A passenger motor vehicle with a fuel tank arranged to the rear of the rear seats within a space which is provided with inflow openings for dynamic air flow and/or with inflow openings for exhaust air out of the vehicle interior of motor vehicles equipped with an air-conditioning system, and with outflow openings to enable the discharge of air out of the fuel tank space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Weber, Manfred Schaefer