Patents by Inventor Markus Conrad
Markus Conrad 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: 11572203Abstract: A release mechanism for separating two components including: (i) a first plate-shaped member (1) with a first midplane (21) that is connectable to a first component and having two opposite first surfaces (3; 3?) arranged parallel to the first midplane and a first coupling portion (5); (ii) a second plate-shaped member (2) with a second midplane (22) that is connectable to a second component and having two opposite second surfaces (4; 4?) arranged parallel to the second midplane and a second coupling portion (6); (iii) an explosive (9) arranged in the first coupling portion and/or the second coupling portion or between them; and (iv) a plurality of protrusions (10) provided on and firmly connected to at least one of the first surfaces and/or the second surfaces. The first member and the second member are coupled to each other in a mutual midplane comprising the first midplane and the second midplane.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.Inventor: Markus Conrad
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Publication number: 20230010986Abstract: A release mechanism for separating two components including: (i) a first plate-shaped member (1) with a first midplane (21) that is connectable to a first component and having two opposite first surfaces (3; 3?) arranged parallel to the first midplane and a first coupling portion (5); (ii) a second plate-shaped member (2) with a second midplane (22) that is connectable to a second component and having two opposite second surfaces (4; 4?) arranged parallel to the second midplane and a second coupling portion (6); (iii) an explosive (9) arranged in the first coupling portion and/or the second coupling portion or between them; and (iv) a plurality of protrusions (10) provided on and firmly connected to at least one of the first surfaces and/or the second surfaces. The first member and the second member are coupled to each other in a mutual midplane comprising the first midplane and the second midplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventor: Markus CONRAD
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Patent number: 10842582Abstract: The invention relates to a sterile surgical drape comprising a cover portion for a tracking reference array, wherein at least a part of the cover portion is formed inherently stable and has a form adapted to accommodate multiple tracking markers of a tracking reference array for computer-assisted surgery. Further, it relates to a surgical draping system and a medical navigation method using such a drape.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Brainlab AGInventors: Philippe Lennertz, Markus Conrad, Norman Plassky, Robert Schmidt
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Patent number: 10753716Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure comprising: a front end (15) and a front region (2) adjoining the front end (15); a rear end (14) and a rear region (3) adjoining the rear end (14); a central axis (11) connecting the front end (15) and the rear end (14); a wall portion (4); and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) tapers in the front region (2) and comprises fragments (7; 9) in the rear region (3) and the tubular structure in the rear region (3) comprises a generally cylindrical portion (12) and a generally conical portion (13) relative to the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.Inventors: Bruno Grunder, Markus Conrad, Christian Herren
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Patent number: 10739119Abstract: Fragmentation sleeve (1), for a generally circular cylindrically shaped ammunition body (2), whereby the sleeve (1) has an annular shape with an inner diameter at no place smaller than the outer diameter of the ammunition body (2), an outer diameter Da, an internal surface Si, an external surface Sa, and a height H, the sleeve is configured to be slid over and positioned on an outer surface (3) of the ammunition body (2) and comprises a plurality of fragments (4) embedded in a polymeric matrix (5).Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.Inventors: Bruno Grunder, Markus Conrad, Christian Herren
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Patent number: 10612899Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure with a front region (2), a rear region (3), an outer wall portion (4), an inner wall portion (5) and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) comprises a multitude of pre-shaped first fracture elements (7) having a non-spherical shape and a multitude of non-cohesive pre-shaped second fracture elements (9) having a spheroidal shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.Inventors: Bruno Grunder, Markus Conrad, Christian Herren
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Publication number: 20190033047Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure with a front region (2), a rear region (3), an outer wall portion (4), an inner wall portion (5) and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) comprises a multitude of pre-shaped first fracture elements (7) having a non-spherical shape and a multitude of non-cohesive pre-shaped second fracture elements (9) having a spheroidal shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Bruno GRUNDER, Markus CONRAD, Christian HERREN
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Publication number: 20190025031Abstract: Fragmentation sleeve (1), for a generally circular cylindrically shaped ammunition body (2), whereby the sleeve (1) has an annular shape with an inner diameter at no place smaller than the outer diameter of the ammunition body (2), an outer diameter Da, an internal surface Si. an external surface Sa, and a height H, the sleeve is configured to be slid over and positioned on an outer surface (3) of the ammunition body (2) and comprises a plurality of fragments (4) embedded in a polymeric matrix (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Bruno GRUNDER, Markus CONRAD, Christian HERREN
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Publication number: 20190025030Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure comprising: a front end (15) and a front region (2) adjoining the front end (15); a rear end (14) and a rear region (3) adjoining the rear end (14); a central axis (11) connecting the front end (15) and the rear end (14); a wall portion (4); and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) tapers in the front region (2) and comprises fragments (7; 9) in the rear region (3) and the tubular structure in the rear region (3) comprises a generally cylindrical portion (12) and a generally conical portion (13) relative to the central axisType: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: SAAB BOFORS DYNAMICS SWITZERLAND LTD.Inventors: Bruno GRUNDER, Markus CONRAD, Christian HERREN
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Publication number: 20180116746Abstract: The invention relates to a sterile surgical drape comprising a cover portion for a tracking reference array, wherein at least a part of the cover portion is formed inherently stable and has a form adapted to accommodate multiple tracking markers of a tracking reference array for computer-assisted surgery. Further, it relates to a surgical draping system and a medical navigation method using such a drape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Brainlab AGInventors: Philippe LENNERTZ, Markus CONRAD, Norman PLASSKY, Robert SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20060260501Abstract: A low-speed projectile is designed for forming relatively large apertures in walls against which the projectile is fired. The projectile includes a penetrator core having a cavity containing an explosive charge activated by a time delay fuse circuit. The time delay is chosen to cause explosive ignition when the cavity and explosive is within the wall to be pierced. The construction of the projectile directs the explosive impulse radially, creating a hole in the wall considerably larger than the outside diameter of the penetrator's core. A preferred application is a projectile for a shoulder-fired weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventor: Markus Conrad