Patents by Inventor Matthias Brunner
Matthias Brunner 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: 20230106023Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of cell culture and recombinant protein or recombinant virus production in mammalian cells. It specifically relates to a novel feed medium providing lactate and high concentrations of cysteine and to a method for culturing mammalian cells or for producing a product of interest, such as a heterologous protein or a recombinant virus, using said feed medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Matthias BRUNNER, Jan BECHMANN, Elena Joana BOLLGOENN, Fabian STIEFEL, Andreas UNSOELD
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Publication number: 20220042960Abstract: A method utilizing a digital twin instance in relation to food to query current/future properties thereof. A digital twin instance representing the food is generated from a digital twin template. The digital twin instance has assigned thereto, for a first target variable describing a food property, a mathematical model with a model parameter and an environmental parameter. The digital twin instance has a probability distribution for the model parameter of the first target variable. In the course of the handling of the food until it reaches a shop and/or at the shop, a measurement of the parameter is made, the values thereof being stored and assigned to the twin instance. The mathematical model of the first target variable, the probability distribution of the model parameter and the values of the environmental parameter are used to ascertain a probability distribution with respect to the target variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Matthias BRUNNER, Christian Fleck
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Patent number: 11161316Abstract: A method for pressing a workpiece with a predetermined pressing force uses a forming tool coupled with an electric motor via a spindle drive that converts the rotational movement of the electric motor drive shaft to a translational movement of the forming tool. The method includes: accelerating the electric motor in a first rotational direction to a predetermined maximal speed of rotation; operating the electric motor at the maximal speed until the drive shaft has completed a predetermined number of revolutions; reducing the speed of rotation of the electric motor to a predetermined reduced speed of rotation; operating the electric motor at the reduced speed until a pressing force increase exceeding a predetermined threshold value is detected by a measuring unit that follows the electric motor; forming the workpiece with constant detection of the pressing force by the measuring unit until the predetermined pressing force has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: STIWA Holding GmbHInventors: Matthias Brunner, Tobias Glueck, August Gruendl, Andreas Kugi, Josef Meingassner, Michael Pauditz
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Publication number: 20200324397Abstract: The invention relates to a method for driving a screw (4) with a predetermined tightening torque by means of a screwdriving tool (3), which is coupled with an electric motor (2), which is activated by a regulation (8). The method comprises the following method steps: acceleration of the electric motor (2) in screwing-in direction (15) to a predetermined maximum rotational speed, operation of the electric motor (2) at maximum rotational speed until a drive shaft (11) of the electric motor (2) has completed a specified number of spindle revolutions, reduction of the rotational speed of the electric motor (2) to a predetermined reduced rotational speed; operation of the electric motor (2) at reduced speed until a torque increase that exceeds a predetermined threshold value is detected by a measuring unit (14) connected downstream from the electric motor (2); subsequent turning of the screw (4) or nut until the predetermined tightening torque is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: STIWA Holding GmbHInventors: Matthias BRUNNER, Tobias GLUECK, August GRUENDL, Andreas KUGI, Josef MEINGASSNER, Michael PAUDITZ
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Publication number: 20200324503Abstract: A method for pressing a workpiece with a predetermined pressing force uses a forming tool coupled with an electric motor via a spindle drive that converts the rotational movement of the electric motor drive shaft to a translational movement of the forming tool. The method includes: accelerating the electric motor in a first rotational direction to a predetermined maximal speed of rotation; operating the electric motor at the maximal speed until the drive shaft has completed a predetermined number of revolutions; reducing the speed of rotation of the electric motor to a predetermined reduced speed of rotation; operating the electric motor at the reduced speed until a pressing force increase exceeding a predetermined threshold value is detected by a measuring unit that follows the electric motor; forming the workpiece with constant detection of the pressing force by the measuring unit until the predetermined pressing force has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: STIWA Holding GmbHInventors: Matthias BRUNNER, Tobias GLUECK, August GRUENDL, Andreas KUGI, Josef MEINGASSNER, Michael PAUDITZ
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Publication number: 20190256872Abstract: The invention relates to means and methods for the biomethanation of H2 and CO2. In particular, the invention relates to devices for producing methane by means of methanogenic microorganisms by converting H2 and CO2, wherein the devices comprise at least one reactor, an aqueous medium, which is provided in the at least one reactor, wherein the methanogenic microorganisms are contained in the aqueous medium, a feeding apparatus, which is designed to introduce H2 and CO2 into the at least one reactor, wherein H2 and CO2 form a gaseous mixture therein, and a reaction-increasing device, which is designed to enlarge the contact surface between the aqueous medium having the methanogenic microorganisms and the gaseous mixture. The invention further relates to methods for producing methane in a reactor device by means of methanogenic microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: Matthias Brunner
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Patent number: 10329588Abstract: The invention relates to means and methods for the biomethanation of H2 and CO2. In particular, the invention relates to devices for producing methane by means of methanogenic microorganisms by converting H2 and CO2, wherein the devices comprise at least one reactor, an aqueous medium, which is provided in the at least one reactor, wherein the methanogenic microorganisms are contained in the aqueous medium, a feeding apparatus, which is designed to introduce H2 and CO2 into the at least one reactor, wherein H2 and CO2 form a gaseous mixture therein, and a reaction-increasing device, which is designed to enlarge the contact surface between the aqueous medium having the methanogenic microorganisms and the gaseous mixture. The invention further relates to methods for producing methane in a reactor device by means of methanogenic microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Matthias Brunner
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Publication number: 20160369303Abstract: The invention relates to means and methods for the biomethanation of H2 and CO2. In particular, the invention relates to devices for producing methane by means of methanogenic microorganisms by converting H2 and CO2, wherein the devices comprise at least one reactor, an aqueous medium, which is provided in the at least one reactor, wherein the methanogenic microorganisms are contained in the aqueous medium, a feeding apparatus, which is designed to introduce H2 and CO2 into the at least one reactor, wherein H2 and CO2 form a gaseous mixture therein, and a reaction-increasing device, which is designed to enlarge the contact surface between the aqueous medium having the methanogenic microorganisms and the gaseous mixture. The invention further relates to methods for producing methane in a reactor device by means of methanogenic microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventor: Matthias Brunner
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Patent number: 9366696Abstract: An apparatus for testing of a plurality of electronic devices on a flexible substrate is described. The apparatus includes at least two rollers configured for guiding the flexible substrate into a testing area along transport direction, at least one prober configured for electrically contacting one or more of the electronic devices, at least one probing support configured for supporting a portion of the flexible substrate during electrical contact with the at least one prober, and a test device for functional testing of one or more of the electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: Matthias Brunner
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Publication number: 20140253160Abstract: An apparatus for testing of a plurality of electronic devices on a flexible substrate is described. The apparatus includes at least two rollers (110) configured for guiding the flexible substrate (10) into a testing area along transport direction, at least one prober (122) configured for electrically contacting one or more of the electronic devices, at least one probing support (124) configured for supporting a portion of the flexible substrate during electrical contact with the at least one prober, and a test device for functional testing of one or more of the electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: Matthias Brunner
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Patent number: 8220825Abstract: A method is provided for fastening an airbag to a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to the steps of fastening an airbag, which can be filled with a gas and which has a fastening tab, to a fastening device which comprises a plate and a clip device fastened to the plate and the plate comprises a first plate section with a first opening having a screw thread and a second plate section, and the clip device is fastened on the first plate section, and the airbag is fastened to the fastening device by bending the second plate section in such a manner that the first plate section and the second plate section at least partially enclose the fastening tab on both sides. A fastening device is also provided for an airbag, an airbag, and a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Frank Bonarens, Dietmar Breidert, Matthias Brunner, Benjamin De Buysscher, Johannes Diehl, Mathias Grube, Waldemar Medla
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Patent number: 8222911Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for testing an optoelectronic module, comprising a first source for generating an electromagnetic beam or particle beam, a second source for illuminating the optoelectronic module; and a detector. In addition, a method for testing an optoelectronic module is provided comprising illuminating the optoelectronic module, directing an electromagnetic beam or particle beam and detecting defects in the optoelectronic module. The illumination additional to the electromagnetic beam or particle beam makes defects visible which otherwise would not be detected.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS GmbHInventors: Bernhard Gunter Mueller, Ralf Schmid, Matthias Brunner
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Patent number: 8208114Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a drive electronics for driving a display with a matrix 101 of picture elements. The drive circuit 102x and 102y for generating signals for driving the pixels via control lines 103 is provided with signals at the input terminals 110 via contact areas 104. In addition to the contact areas used for the generation of arbitrary pictures, there exist contact areas 105 used within the framework of a testing method. These contact areas for the testing method are also connected with the input terminals 110 of the drive circuit and are used for generating a test pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: AKT Electron Beam Technology GmbHInventor: Matthias Brunner
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Publication number: 20120113559Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and apparatus for minimizing electrostatic discharge in processing and testing systems utilizing large area substrates in the production of flat panel displays, solar panels, and the like. In one embodiment, an apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a testing chamber, a substrate support disposed in the testing chamber, the substrate support having a substrate support surface, a structure disposed in the testing chamber, the structure having a length that spans a width of the substrate support surface, the structure being linearly movable relative to the substrate support, and a brush device having a plurality of conductive bristles coupled to the structure and spaced a distance away from the substrate support surface of the substrate support, the brush device electrically coupling the support surface to ground through the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Hung T. Nguyen, George Tzeng, Daniel I. Handjojo, Paul Bocian, Matthias Brunner, Bernhard G. Mueller
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Patent number: 8115506Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining whether a malfunctioning pixel in a large area substrate, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, is due to the pixel itself or to the driver circuit for that pixel and for localizing any driver circuit defects are provided. In an effort to localize the driver circuit defects, test pads coupled to the input and/or output of certain driver circuits may be fabricated on the substrate. The voltage or charge of these test pads may be detected using any suitable sensing device, such as an electron beam, an electro-optical sensor, or an electrode in close proximity to the surface of the pixels and/or drivers capacitively coupled to the pixel or driver. For some embodiments, the defective driver circuits may be repaired in the same area as the test area or may be transported via conveyor or robot to a separate repair station.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: Matthias Brunner
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Patent number: 8009299Abstract: The invention relates to a method of calibration of the beam position of a corpuscular beam. A calibration body with structures is used, wherein the structures have a structure period PS in the plain section and within each structure there is a position L intended for the measurement. For the calibration, at least one detection signal each at structures in the plain section of the calibration body is generated, wherein the corpuscular beam is deflected with deflectors on beam target positions L1 with the beam target period P1, which is larger than half of the structure period PS, whereby a basic calibration is used for the control of the deflectors, and wherein the beam target deflections deviate either in the beam target period P1 from the structure period PS and/or in the beam target position L1 from the position L.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Applied Materials GmbHInventors: Matthias Brunner, Ralf Schmid, Bernhard Mueller, Axel Wenzel
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Patent number: 7973546Abstract: A method for testing a plurality of electronic devices formed on a large area substrate is described. In one embodiment, the method includes transferring a substrate on an end effector relative to a testing platform having a plurality of testing columns coupled thereto, the substrate having a plurality of electronic devices located thereon, and moving the substrate in a single directional axis relative to an optical axis of each of the plurality of testing columns, the single directional axis being substantially orthogonal to the optical axis to define a test area on the substrate, wherein the test area is configured to cover an entire length or an entire width of the substrate such that the testing columns are capable of testing the entire substrate as the substrate is moved through the test area.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Fayez E. Abboud, Sriram Krishnaswami, Benjamin M. Johnston, Hung T. Nguyen, Matthias Brunner, Ralf Schmid, John M. White, Shinichi Kurita, James C. Hunter
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Publication number: 20100327162Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a plurality of electronic devices formed on a large area substrate is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus performs a test on the substrate in one linear axis in at least one chamber that is slightly wider than a dimension of the substrate to be tested. Clean room space and process time is minimized due to the smaller dimensions and volume of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: FAYEZ E. ABBOUD, Sriram Krishnaswami, Benjamin M. Johnston, Hung T. Nguyen, Matthias Brunner, Ralf Schmid, John M. White, Shinichi Kurita, James C. Hunter
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Patent number: 7847566Abstract: A method of testing electronic devices on substrates is described. The method includes placing a configurable prober over a first substrate, testing the first substrate, re-configuring the configurable prober, placing the configurable prober over a second substrate, and testing the second substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Matthias Brunner, Shinichi Kurita, Ralf Schmid, Fayez (Frank) E. Abboud, Benjamin Johnston, Paul Bocian, Emanuel Beer
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Publication number: 20100230936Abstract: The invention relates to a method for securing an airbag (25) to a motor vehicle. Said method consists of the following steps: an airbag (25) that comprises a securing lug (20) and that can be filled with a gas is secured to a securing device (10) that comprises a plate (11) and an attachment device (16) that is secured to the plate. Said plate comprises a first plate section (12) having a first opening (14) provided with a screw thread (15) and a second plate section (13). Said attachment device (16) is secured to the first plate section (12) and the airbag is secured to the securing device (10) by bending the second plate section (13) in such a manner that the first plate section (12) and the second plate section (13) at least partially surround the securing lug (20) on both sides. The invention also relates to a securing device for an airbag, an airbag module and a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Frank Bonarens, Dietmar Breidert, Matthias Brunner, Benjamin De Buysscher, Johannes Diehl, Mathias Grube, Waldemar Medla