Patents by Inventor Mark Müller

Mark Müller 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: 20260042395
    Abstract: A camera system for the accurate coupling of a trailer vehicle to a tractor vehicle, having a first camera that is attachable to the tractor vehicle and provides first image data, and a second camera that provides second image data and is attached in an offset manner on one of the vehicle axes (x, y, z) of the tractor vehicle with respect to the first camera, wherein the first and second image data are displayed as a common screen motif on a display device installed in the driver's cab. The first and second cameras are oriented such that a safety-relevant region (SD) behind the tractor vehicle is recorded by the first camera and a coupling-relevant region (SR), in which a coupling element, to be controlled, of the trailer vehicle is discernible, is recorded by the second camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Michael FISCHER, Stephan GITZEN, Benjamin KAUFHOLD, Mark MÜLLER
  • Patent number: 12370846
    Abstract: A method for moving a vehicle to a component of an object at a distance therefrom, the vehicle having a navigation module which has a camera and an evaluation electronics, and an identification element is attached to the object in a predetermined position in such a way that it is recognized by the camera in a far range (Dmax) of the vehicle from the object, and a reverse driving line of the vehicle is calculated by the evaluation electronics from the perspective position of the camera in relation to the identification element. The method improves the approach of a vehicle to a stationary object. In a start position (S) of the vehicle, the navigation module generates a static object coordinate system (KO) and a reverse driving line is calculated from the start position (S) to a pre-positioning point (SVi, SVii, SViii).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Mark Müller
  • Patent number: 12358331
    Abstract: A method for moving a vehicle to a component of an object at a distance therefrom, the vehicle having a navigation module which has a camera and an evaluation electronics, and an identification element is attached to the object in a predetermined position in such a way that it is recognized by the camera in a far range (Dmax) of the vehicle from the object, and a reverse driving line of the vehicle is calculated by the evaluation electronics from the perspective position of the camera in relation to the identification element. The method improves the approach of a vehicle to a stationary object. A close-range (Dmin) is defined in the direction of the object by a close-range radius (Rmin) and the reverse driving line is calculated up to a virtual pre-positioning point (SVi, SVii, SViii) lying on the close-range radius (Rmin).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Mark Müller
  • Patent number: 12229988
    Abstract: A device for locating a coupling means arranged on a trailer vehicle before the coupling operation is described, having a coupling on the towing vehicle side that is designed with an insertion opening which is open in the rearward direction (R) and is intended for the entry of the coupling means, a light transmitter fitted to the coupling on the towing vehicle side, and a light receiver which captures light from the light transmitter that is reflected by the coupling means. The problem of providing a device which can be used to make it possible for the coupling on the towing vehicle side to more precisely approach the coupling means of the trailer vehicle is solved by virtue of the fact that the light transmitter is a stroboscopic light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Mark Müller
  • Publication number: 20240420367
    Abstract: A device for locating a coupling means arranged on a trailer vehicle before the coupling operation is described, having a coupling on the towing vehicle side that is designed with an insertion opening which is open in the rearward direction (R) and is intended for the entry of the coupling means, a light transmitter fitted to the coupling on the towing vehicle side, and a light receiver which captures light from the light transmitter that is reflected by the coupling means. The problem of providing a device which can be used to make it possible for the coupling on the towing vehicle side to more precisely approach the coupling means of the trailer vehicle is solved by virtue of the fact that the light transmitter is a stroboscopic light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventor: Mark MÜLLER
  • Publication number: 20240083527
    Abstract: An alignment system for approaching a vehicle to a target object spatially spaced therefrom, including an object detection device attached to the vehicle and a coupling element, which in an end position detachably holds the target object, the object detection device being aligned in the direction of the target object and the data from the object detection device being used to generate an image in which the target object together with a guide marker can be seen during the approach of the vehicle. The guide marker is applied to at least one component of the vehicle arranged in an entry area of the coupling element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Mark MÜLLER, Benjamin KAUFHOLD, Steffen HABER, Stephan GITZEN, Yurtsever ENDER, Daniel JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20240067280
    Abstract: A coupling device for a towing vehicle with an object detection device attached to the coupling device, wherein the coupling device has a coupling body in form of a fifth wheel plate and a locking mechanism, with which a coupling device in form of a kingpin is releasably held on the coupling body in its end position (E), wherein the coupling body includes an available space which is limited by a coupling device guiding contour and extends along a longitudinal axis (x), wherein the coupling device is at least partially immersed during coupling into the available space until reaching an end position (E).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Mark MÜLLER, Benjamin KAUFHOLD, Steffen HABER, Stephan GITZEN, Anton SCHLEMM
  • Patent number: 11840178
    Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling with a camera, including a coupling plate and a bearing element, with which the coupling plate can be secured to a towing vehicle, wherein the coupling plate has a centrally arranged locking region for receiving a king pin, as well as an insertion opening running along a longitudinal axis (x) and bordered on both sides by two insertion flanges. The camera is mounted in a position in the region of the fifth wheel coupling with the lowest possible risk of soiling and damage, with the camera being secured to the bearing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Stephan Gitzen, Mark Müller, Swen Saupe
  • Patent number: 11766903
    Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling including a coupling plate and a camera, wherein the coupling plate is supported on a towing vehicle by bearing elements, a centrally arranged locking region for receiving a king pin, a support surface at least partially laterally surrounding the locking region for supporting a trailer, as well as an insertion opening running radially from the locking region, which is bordered in a conically widened section on both sides by insertion flanges. The camera is mounted in a position in the region of the fifth wheel coupling with the lowest possible risk of soiling and damage, with the camera being arranged on one of the insertion flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Stephan Gitzen, Mark Müller, Swen Saupe
  • Publication number: 20230054406
    Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling including a coupling plate and a camera, wherein the coupling plate is supported on a towing vehicle by bearing elements, a centrally arranged locking region for receiving a king pin, a support surface at least partially laterally surrounding the locking region for supporting a trailer, as well as an insertion opening running radially from the locking region, which is bordered in a conically widened section on both sides by insertion flanges. The camera is mounted in a position in the region of the fifth wheel coupling with the lowest possible risk of soiling and damage, with the camera being arranged on one of the insertion flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Stephan GITZEN, Mark MÜLLER, Swen SAUPE
  • Publication number: 20230026584
    Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling with a camera, including a coupling plate and a bearing element, with which the coupling plate can be secured to a towing vehicle, wherein the coupling plate has a centrally arranged locking region for receiving a king pin, as well as an insertion opening running along a longitudinal axis (x) and bordered on both sides by two insertion flanges. The camera is mounted in a position in the region of the fifth wheel coupling with the lowest possible risk of soiling and damage, with the camera being secured to the bearing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Stephan GITZEN, Mark MÜLLER, Swen SAUPE
  • Publication number: 20220396108
    Abstract: A method for moving a vehicle to a component of an object at a distance therefrom, the vehicle having a navigation module which has a camera and an evaluation electronics, and an identification element is attached to the object in a predetermined position in such a way that it is recognized by the camera in a far range (Dmax) of the vehicle from the object, and a reverse driving line of the vehicle is calculated by the evaluation electronics from the perspective position of the camera in relation to the identification element. The method improves the approach of a vehicle to a stationary object. In a start position (S) of the vehicle, the navigation module generates a static object coordinate system (KO) and a reverse driving line is calculated from the start position (S) to a pre-positioning point (SVi, SVii, SViii).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventor: Mark MÜLLER
  • Publication number: 20220396107
    Abstract: A method for moving a vehicle to a component of an object at a distance therefrom, the vehicle having a navigation module which has a camera and an evaluation electronics, and an identification element is attached to the object in a predetermined position in such a way that it is recognized by the camera in a far range (Dmax) of the vehicle from the object, and a reverse driving line of the vehicle is calculated by the evaluation electronics from the perspective position of the camera in relation to the identification element. The method improves the approach of a vehicle to a stationary object. A close-range (Dmin) is defined in the direction of the object by a close-range radius (Rmin) and the reverse driving line is calculated up to a virtual pre-positioning point (SVi, SVii, SViii) lying on the close-range radius (Rmin).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventor: Mark MÜLLER
  • Patent number: 9449877
    Abstract: A method of singulating a semiconductor wafer with laser energy while the semiconductor wafer is supported on a mounting tape during singulation comprises the step of depositing a coating material onto a portion of the mounting tape adjacent to a perimeter of the semiconductor wafer to form a protective layer over the mounting tape. The semiconductor wafer is then cut with a laser beam such that the laser beam at least partially impinges upon the protective layer during cutting of the semiconductor wafer. After singulation of the semiconductor wafer, the protective layer is removed from the mounting tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: ASM TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE LTD
    Inventors: Frank Ernst, Rogier Evertsen, Raph Pieters, Mark Müller, Guido Knippels
  • Publication number: 20160079118
    Abstract: A method of singulating a semiconductor wafer with laser energy while the semiconductor wafer is supported on a mounting tape during singulation comprises the step of depositing a coating material onto a portion of the mounting tape adjacent to a perimeter of the semiconductor wafer to form a protective layer over the mounting tape. The semiconductor wafer is then cut with a laser beam such that the laser beam at least partially impinges upon the protective layer during cutting of the semiconductor wafer. After singulation of the semiconductor wafer, the protective layer is removed from the mounting tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Frank ERNST, Rogier EVERTSEN, Raph PIETERS, Mark Müller, Guido KNIPPELS
  • Publication number: 20100256250
    Abstract: A polyurethane foam for thermal insulation at extremely low temperatures. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jörg Krüger, Mark Müller, Vladimir YAKUSHIN, Ugis CABULIS, Uldis STIRNA