Patents by Inventor Markus Dreher

Markus Dreher 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: 20240012741
    Abstract: A method for testing a computer program in multiple compositions made up of computer program modules. The method includes carrying out multiple test runs. In each test run, a base test input is selected from a set of base test inputs that are predefined for the test run, each being a subset of computer program modules of a set of computer program modules of which the computer program may be made up, the base test input for a test input is changed as a function of the output of a random number generator. Program code of the computer program is compiled to form a version of the computer program in a composition made up of computer program modules that is given by the changed test input. The version of the computer program is tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Huth, Markus Dreher
  • Patent number: 11499642
    Abstract: A valve, with a valve housing, through which process medium can flow and in which a valve seat which surrounds a throughflow opening is arranged, to which valve seat a valve element which is arranged on a spindle is assigned in a manner such that the valve element by way of an actuation travel of the spindle is movable between a shut-off position, in which the valve element sealingly bears on the valve seat in a process-medium-tight manner, and an open position, in which the valve element is lifted from the valve seat, and with a fluid-actuated valve drive which includes a drive housing and a drive wall which together with the spindle forms a drive unit and which separates two working spaces from one another, of which working spaces at least one can be subjected to pressure, and with a travel limitation device which for limiting the opening travel of the spindle includes a stop element which is fastened to the drive housing and which with an end section which includes a stop surface projects into a travel lim
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Festo SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Dreher, Mark Kroll
  • Publication number: 20210324959
    Abstract: A valve, with a valve housing, through which process medium can flow and in which a valve seat which surrounds a throughflow opening is arranged, to which valve seat a valve element which is arranged on a spindle is assigned in a manner such that the valve element by way of an actuation travel of the spindle is movable between a shut-off position, in which the valve element sealingly bears on the valve seat in a process-medium-tight manner, and an open position, in which the valve element is lifted from the valve seat, and with a fluid-actuated valve drive which includes a drive housing and a drive wall which together with the spindle forms a drive unit and which separates two working spaces from one another, of which working spaces at least one can be subjected to pressure, and with a travel limitation device which for limiting the opening travel of the spindle includes a stop element which is fastened to the drive housing and which with an end section which includes a stop surface projects into a travel lim
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Markus Dreher, Mark Kroll
  • Patent number: 11028938
    Abstract: A valve actuating system including a drive device having an axial extension, and having an actuator with an axial output side provided for coupling to a valve and with an opposing axial rear side, wherein the actuator has an attachment interface on the axial rear side thereof for the attachment of an auxiliary device interacting with the actuator, such as a display module, a control head, a position controller or a stroke-limiting module, wherein the attachment interface has a sectional surface onto which the auxiliary device can be tensioned by means of an axial locking device, wherein the axial locking device has a main body and a collar with a locking edge, with which at least one locking element is in contact on the side facing the actuator in order to tension the auxiliary device on the support surface, wherein the collar is formed by a retaining ring secured on the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: FESTO SE & CO. KG
    Inventors: Markus Dreher, Marcel Heimroth, Michael Kanthack
  • Publication number: 20200263803
    Abstract: A valve actuating system including a drive device having an axial extension, and having an actuator with an axial output side provided for coupling to a valve and with an opposing axial rear side, wherein the actuator has an attachment interface on the axial rear side thereof for the attachment of an auxiliary device interacting with the actuator, such as a display module, a control head, a position controller or a stroke-limiting module, wherein the attachment interface has a sectional surface onto which the auxiliary device can be tensioned by means of an axial locking device, wherein the axial locking device has a main body and a collar with a locking edge, with which at least one locking element is in contact on the side facing the actuator in order to tension the auxiliary device on the support surface, wherein the collar is formed by a retaining ring secured on the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Markus Dreher, Marcel Heimroth, Michael Kanthack
  • Patent number: 10584805
    Abstract: In a valve actuating system having an actuating drive which has a drive housing and an output unit which is movably mounted in the drive housing for generating a stroke of a spindle of a valve for opening or closing a through-flow opening of the valve, wherein the output unit has a force pickup portion to which the spindle is coupleable or coupled and a fastening portion arranged opposite the force pickup portion, wherein the actuating drive furthermore possesses a holder, which is separate from the output unit, has a holder longitudinal-axis and has a fastening device by way of which it is fastened to the fastening portion of the output unit and a support device for supporting at least one position information element on the holder, and wherein the valve actuating system has a plurality of mutually different types of position information elements supported on the holder by way of the support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: FESTO AG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Marcel Heimroth, Markus Dreher, Michael Kanthack
  • Patent number: 10364911
    Abstract: A valve actuation system includes a drive device, equipped with an axial extension, which includes an actuating drive with a drive output side intended for coupling with a valve and an axial rear side opposite this, wherein the actuating drive has on its axial rear side a mounting interface for the attachment of an auxiliary device which interacts with the actuating drive wherein, in order to allow attachment of the particular auxiliary device which is to be mounted, or which is mounted, the mounting interface of the actuating drive is equipped with several different attachment devices which differ in their attachment possibilities and which can be used selectively. In this way, a high degree of variability in the attachment of auxiliary devices is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: FESTO AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Marcel Heimroth, Markus Dreher, Michael Kanthack
  • Patent number: 10060553
    Abstract: A valve including a valve housing through which a process medium can flow and in which a valve seat is located, which surrounds a through-flow opening and to which a valve member mounted on a spindle is assigned in such a way that the valve member can be moved by means of an actuating stroke of the spindle between a blocking position in which the valve member bears against the valve seat in a process medium-tight manner and an open position in which the valve member is raised off the valve seat, and wherein an interface for coupling a drive unit generating the actuating stroke of the spindle is provided on the valve housing, and wherein a sealing device through which the spindle passes is accommodated in the valve housing, the sealing device is accommodated in a seal cartridge which is separate from the valve housing and configured as an operational pre-assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: FESTO AG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Jasmin Hotz, Markus Dreher, Michael Kanthack
  • Publication number: 20180038509
    Abstract: In a valve actuating system having an actuating drive which has a drive housing and an output unit which is movably mounted in the drive housing for generating a stroke of a spindle of a valve for opening or closing a through-flow opening of the valve, wherein the output unit has a force pickup portion to which the spindle is coupleable or coupled and a fastening portion arranged opposite the force pickup portion, wherein the actuating drive furthermore possesses a holder, which is separate from the output unit, has a holder longitudinal-axis and has a fastening device by way of which it is fastened to the fastening portion of the output unit and a support device for supporting at least one position information element on the holder, and wherein the valve actuating system has a plurality of mutually different types of position information elements supported on the holder by way of the support device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Marcel Heimroth, Markus Dreher, Michael Kanthack
  • Publication number: 20170261119
    Abstract: A valve actuation system includes a drive device, equipped with an axial extension, which includes an actuating drive with a drive output side intended for coupling with a valve and an axial rear side opposite this, wherein the actuating drive has on its axial rear side a mounting interface for the attachment of an auxiliary device which interacts with the actuating drive wherein, in order to allow attachment of the particular auxiliary device which is to be mounted, or which is mounted, the mounting interface of the actuating drive is equipped with several different attachment devices which differ in their attachment possibilities and which can be used selectively. In this way, a high degree of variability in the attachment of auxiliary devices is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Marcel Heimroth, Markus Dreher, Michael Kanthack
  • Publication number: 20170097107
    Abstract: A valve including a valve housing through which a process medium can flow and in which a valve seat is located, which surrounds a through-flow opening and to which a valve member mounted on a spindle is assigned in such a way that the valve member can be moved by means of an actuating stroke of the spindle between a blocking position in which the valve member bears against the valve seat in a process medium-tight manner and an open position in which the valve member is raised off the valve seat, and wherein an interface for coupling a drive unit generating the actuating stroke of the spindle is provided on the valve housing, and wherein a sealing device through which the spindle passes is accommodated in the valve housing, the sealing device is accommodated in a seal cartridge which is separate from the valve housing and configured as an operational pre-assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Jasmin Hotz, Markus Dreher, Michael Kanthack
  • Publication number: 20130326958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passage barrier for controlling the access a building or a site, comprising a blocking element that can be pivoted or rotated in both directions about an axis in a defined angle from a blocking position in order to grant access, a drive motor and an overload coupling between the output shaft of the drive motor and the drive shaft of the blocking element. According to the invention, the coupling is designed as an asymmetrical overload coupling and the limit torque that must be overcome is greater in one rotational direction than in the other rotational direction of the blocking element. When the limit torque that must be overcome is greater in the direction of the access to a building or a site than in the direction of the exit, a reliable personal access control and, e.g. in a hazardous situation or in case of panic, the largely unhindered leaving of the building or site can be ensured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: MAGNETIC AUTOCONTROL GMBH
    Inventor: Markus Dreher