Patents by Inventor Marcel Mueller
Marcel Mueller 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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Publication number: 20240088593Abstract: An emergency break cable lug device is described. The cable lug device includes a pin element for fixing a cable; and a socket element, in which the pin element is insertable and which is configured to be connected to an external conductor, in particular an external cable or wire. The pin element is adapted to exit the socket element upon a predefined threshold value of force acting on the pin element and/or the socket element. Further, a pin element for a cable lug device, a socket element for a cable lug device and a method for mounting a cable lug device are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Stephan Meyer, Peter Müller, Marcel Benjamin Grauerholz, Björn Spiers
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Patent number: 11913507Abstract: A disc brake for utility vehicles includes a brake disc, a first brake lining on a first side of the brake disc and a second brake lining on a second side of the brake disc opposite the first side. A spreading device is also provided which generates a force that moves the first and the second brake lining away from one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ZF CV Systems Europe BVInventors: Frank Beyer, Jochen Frank, Hans-Christian Jungmann, Marcel Kalmbach, Marcus Keller, Peter Moser, Martin Müller, Vitalij Scherer, Mirko Seip, Markus Stafflinger
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Patent number: 11890037Abstract: A system to stabilize and guide the growth of the spinal column includes an elongated support member having a width and a length and a guiding connector having a bone connecting portion and a guiding portion. The bone connecting portion secures the guiding connector to a vertebrae and the guiding portion has a bearing element with a passageway adapted to receive the elongated support member. The bearing element permits relative sliding movement of the elongated support element in the passageway of the bearing element. The system may further include a bone fixation element has an elongated support member receiving channel, a locking mechanism and a bone anchoring portion. The bone anchoring portion secures the bone fixation element to bone. The locking mechanism secures the elongated support member in the channel. The guiding connector is moveable along the elongated support member to permit and control the growth of the spinal column along a predetermined path.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Marcel Mueller, Meret Labhart
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Publication number: 20230328875Abstract: An electronic component for high-frequency applications, in which an integrated circuit with a chip for processing high-frequency signals are arranged together with at least one signal coupling element or launcher for coupling and/or decoupling high-frequency signals in a common housing substrate. A land grid array (LGA) structure is provided on an outside of the housing substrate. An electrically conductive border is provided around the respective launcher on the surface of the housing substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Kevin Stella, Christian Hollaender, Juergen Seiz, Kai Schiemenz, Klaus Baur, Marcel Mueller, Soeren Mjoernell
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Patent number: 11739798Abstract: The disclosure relates to a claw coupling for interlockingly connecting a first rotatable component to a second rotatable component, wherein a sliding sleeve is non-rotatably and axially slidably arranged on the first rotatable component and a coupling body is non-rotatably arranged on the second rotatable component, the sliding sleeve being axially movable for interlocking connection to the coupling body in order to connect the first component to the second component, at least one spring-loaded shifting ring being movably mounted, non-rotatably and axially relative to the sliding sleeve, on the sliding sleeve, and a damping chamber, formed in dependence on the relative motion, is provided in order to delay the axial motion. The disclosure further relates to an electrical drive axle of a vehicle having at least the claw coupling. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for interlockingly connecting the first rotatable component to the second rotatable component via a claw coupling.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Martin Ruider, Patrick Isele, Kim Führer, Marcel Müller, Matthias Winkel, Werner Herbert Brandwitte, Klaus Ventzke, Fernando Jesus Ramos Zuniga, Stephan Demmerer
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Publication number: 20220378006Abstract: A press cover, which corresponds with a cheese mould, in particular a cheese mould which is arranged in a cassette press or suchlike. It is to be of simple construction, to withstand a pressing force and also to meet high hygiene requirements. The press cover has a one-walled perforated plate in the form of a perforated sheet, which is provided with perforations, and which has a straight rim or a circumferential, bent rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Kalt Maschinenbau AGInventors: Marcel Müller, Samuel Rüegg
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Publication number: 20220201948Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for clearing stumps, which uses a slow cutting element (3), which cutting element is guided by great force, however, in order to coarsely machine a root, but can be operated by a single person. According to the invention, this made possible by two suitable cutting elements (3) being guided against each other or a suitable cutting element is guided against a suitable retaining element, such that the applied forces approximately cancel each other out. The cutting elements (3) are located at a front end of two plier jaws (1), which are guided against each other by a drive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventor: Marcel Müller
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Publication number: 20220196081Abstract: The disclosure relates to a claw coupling for interlockingly connecting a first rotatable component to a second rotatable component, wherein a sliding sleeve is non-rotatably and axially slidably arranged on the first rotatable component and a coupling body is non-rotatably arranged on the second rotatable component, the sliding sleeve being axially movable for interlocking connection to the coupling body in order to connect the first component to the second component, at least one spring-loaded shifting ring being movably mounted, non-rotatably and axially relative to the sliding sleeve, on the sliding sleeve, and a damping chamber, formed in dependence on the relative motion, is provided in order to delay the axial motion. The disclosure further relates to an electrical drive axle of a vehicle having at least the claw coupling. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for interlockingly connecting the first rotatable component to the second rotatable component via a claw coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Martin Ruider, Patrick Isele, Kim Führer, Marcel Müller, Matthias Winkel, Werner Herbert Brandwitte, Klaus Venizke, Fernando Jesus Ramos Zuniga, Stephan Demmerer
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Publication number: 20210378713Abstract: A system to stabilize and guide the growth of the spinal column includes an elongated support member having a width and a length and a guiding connector having a bone connecting portion and a guiding portion. The bone connecting portion secures the guiding connector to a vertebrae and the guiding portion has a bearing element with a passageway adapted to receive the elongated support member. The bearing element permits relative sliding movement of the elongated support element in the passageway of the bearing element. The system may further include a bone fixation element has an elongated support member receiving channel, a locking mechanism and a bone anchoring portion. The bone anchoring portion secures the bone fixation element to bone. The locking mechanism secures the elongated support member in the channel. The guiding connector is moveable along the elongated support member to permit and control the growth of the spinal column along a predetermined path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Marcel Mueller, Meret Labhart
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Patent number: 11129648Abstract: In one example, an implant holder supports a guiding connector that attaches to a vertebrae and that secures to an elongated support member by a cable tie. The implant holder has a handle portion that has a shaft that extends between proximal and distal ends of the handle portion. The distal end of the handle portion can be positioned proximate to the guiding connector when the guiding connector is supported by the implant holder. The implant holder has at least one holder defining a channel therethrough that receives the shaft of the handle portion such that the at least one holder is slidable along the shaft. The at least one holder secures the cable tie and at least one wing of the guiding connector to the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Marcel Mueller, Meret Labhart
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Publication number: 20210190797Abstract: A method diagnoses a SARS-CoV-2 infection and includes detecting the presence or absence of an antibody to SEQ ID NO: 1, preferably IgA class antibody, in a sample from a subject. A method differentially diagnoses a coronavirus infection. An antibody to SEQ ID NO: 1, preferably IgA class antibody, is used for diagnosing a SARS-CoV-2 infection or for the differential diagnosis of a coronavirus infection, preferably for distinguishing between a SARS-CoV-2, MERS and NL63, 229E, OC43 and HKU1 infection. A kit includes a polypeptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 1 or a variant thereof, preferably coated to a diagnostically useful carrier and one or more of the following reagents: an antibody to SEQ ID NO: 1, a washing buffer, a means for detecting the presence of an antibody, preferably IgA class antibody, preferably a secondary antibody binding specifically to IgA class antibodies, preferably comprising a detectable label, and a dilution buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicants: EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG, Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinInventors: Claudia MESSING, Katja Steinhagen, Erik Lattwein, Konstanze Stiba, Fabian Lindhorst, Eva Neugebauer, Marcel Müller, Victor Corman
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Patent number: 10487018Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing sulphate of potash granulates, wherein 0.1 to 7.5 wt % of a sodium salt selected from among sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, sodium sulphate hydrates, sodium hydroxide and mixtures thereof are added to the sulphate of potash during the granulation process, the percentage by weight being in relation to the sulphate of potash used. In addition, 0.1 to 2.5 wt % of water are added prior to or during the granulation process. The invention also relates to the granulates obtained by said method as well as the use of sodium salts and glaserite and mixtures thereof for improving the mechanical properties of sulfate of potash granulates. The sulphate of potash granulates produced by the method of the invention have significantly greater bursting strength and significantly greater abrasion resistance than granulates known from the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: K+S Kali GmbHInventors: Guido Baucke, Marcel Mueller-Goldkuhle, Armin Dietrich, Torsten Rest, Roland Keidel, Ludger Waldmann
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Publication number: 20190350666Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device for performing a biopsy in a region (2) of a body to be examined (8) and a method for producing the medical device. The medical device has at least three connection elements (1) for attaching the device to the region (2) of the body (8) or for attaching the device to anchoring elements that are arranged on the region (2) of the body (8), a sleeve (3) as a guide for a medical instrument (6), and a connecting element (4), by means of which the at least three anchoring elements (1) are connected to the sleeve (3). At least the connecting element (4) is formed from a lightweight construction material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.Inventors: Ronny GRUNERT, Marcel MUELLER, Sandra HUNGER
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Publication number: 20180235664Abstract: A system to stabilize and guide the growth of the spinal column includes an elongated support member having a width and a length and a guiding connector having a bone connecting portion and a guiding portion. The bone connecting portion secures the guiding connector to a vertebrae and the guiding portion has a bearing element with a passageway adapted to receive the elongated support member. The bearing element permits relative sliding movement of the elongated support element in the passageway of the bearing element. The system may further include a bone fixation element has an elongated support member receiving channel, a locking mechanism and a bone anchoring portion. The bone anchoring portion secures the bone fixation element to bone. The locking mechanism secures the elongated support member in the channel. The guiding connector is moveable along the elongated support member to permit and control the growth of the spinal column along a predetermined path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Marcel Mueller, Meret Labhart
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Patent number: 10045910Abstract: A connector device for connecting two containers with first and second members slidably displaceable in regard to each other along an axis between a first and a second position is presented. The first member comprises a needle parallel to the axis so that the first container's septum is penetrated by one end of the needle when the first container is introduced into the first member. The second member comprises a coupling to the second container. The other needle end penetrates the second container's septum when the members are in the second position establishing a connection between the two containers. The first member comprises a coupling to the second container coupled to the second member. The first member can couple to the second container when the two members are in the second position and cannot couple to the second container when the two members are in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Marcel Mueller, Maurice Ducret
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Patent number: 9974571Abstract: In one embodiment, a connector has a bone connecting portion that is elongate along a central axis and secures the connector to a vertebra, and has a guiding portion that is located proximal to the bone connecting portion. The guiding portion has a flexible wing that extends from a platform member of the guiding portion, and a connecting portion that attaches the platform member to the bone connecting portion. The wing is bendable with respect to the platform member between an extended configuration where the wing extends outwardly away from the platform member, and a curved configuration where the wing is bent so as to define at least a portion of a passageway between the inner surface of the wing and a protrusion of the platform. The passageway receives and slides along an elongated support member such as a spine rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Marcel Mueller, Meret Labhart
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Publication number: 20170225960Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing sulphate of potash granulates, wherein 0.1 to 7.5 wt % of a potassium chloride are added to the sulphate of potash during the granulation process, the percentage by weight being in relation to the sulphate of potash used. In addition, 0.1 to 2.5 wt % of water are added prior to or during the granulation process. The invention also relates to the granulates obtained by said method as well as the use of potassium chloride for improving the mechanical properties of sulfate of potash granulates. The sulphate of potash granulates produced by the method of the invention have significantly greater bursting strength and significantly greater abrasion resistance than granulates known from the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: K+S Kali GmbHInventors: Guido BAUCKE, Marcel MUELLER-GOLDKUHLE, Armin DIETRICH, Torsten REST, Roland KEIDEL, Ludger WALDMANN
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Publication number: 20170217849Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing sulphate of potash granulates, wherein 0.1 to 7.5 wt % of a sodium salt selected from among sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, sodium sulphate hydrates, sodium hydroxide and mixtures thereof are added to the sulphate of potash during the granulation process, the percentage by weight being in relation to the sulphate of potash used. In addition, 0.1 to 2.5 wt % of water are added prior to or during the granulation process. The invention also relates to the granulates obtained by said method as well as the use of sodium salts and glaserite and mixtures thereof for improving the mechanical properties of sulfate of potash granulates. The sulphate of potash granulates produced by the method of the invention have significantly greater bursting strength and significantly greater abrasion resistance than granulates known from the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: K+S Kali GmbHInventors: Guido BAUCKE, Marcel MUELLER-GOLDKUHLE, Armin DIETRICH, Torsten REST, Roland KEIDEL, Ludger WALDMANN
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Patent number: 9611058Abstract: A filling device is described which is configured to control the process of filling a medical or therapeutic fluid from a supply container containing the medical or therapeutic fluid into an administration container that is in fluid connection with the supply container. The filling device includes a volume control system configured to control the volume of the administration container and a pressure detection system configured to detect a pressure value related to the pressure inside the supply container. The filling device is further configured to perform the process steps of filling the administration container by: directing the volume control system to decrease the volume of the administration container, directing the pressure detection system to detect a pressure value, and directing the volume control system to increase the volume of the administration container if an increase criterion depending on the pressure value is fulfilled.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Marcel Mueller
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Patent number: 9610400Abstract: A device for moving a piston inside a cartridge having a cartridge body and the piston displaceable along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge body is presented. The device comprises a first portion having first coupler for coupling the cartridge body to the first portion such that in both directions of the longitudinal axis, a connection exists between the cartridge body and the first portion; and a second portion having second coupler for coupling the piston to the second portion such that in both directions of the longitudinal axis, a connection exists between the piston and the second portion. The first and second portions move relative to each other to effect at least a forward displacement of the piston coupled to the second portion inside the cartridge body coupled to the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The second coupler establishes and releases the connection with the piston.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Franco Moia, Marcel Mueller, Maurice Ducret