Patents by Inventor Matthias Frank
Matthias Frank 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: 20180262832Abstract: A sound signal processing apparatus including a plurality of microphones, where each microphone is configured to receive the sound signal from the target source, a processor configured to estimate a first power measure on the basis of the sound signal from the target source received by a first microphone of the microphones and a second power measure on the basis of the sound signal from the target source received by at least a second microphone of the microphones, which is located more distant from the target source than the first microphone, and the processor is further configured to determine a gain factor on the basis of a ratio between the second power measure and the first power measure, and an amplifier configured to apply the gain factor to the sound signal from the target source received by the first microphone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Peter Grosche, Karim Helwani, Christian Schörkhuber, Franz Zotter, Robert Höldrich, Matthias Frank
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Patent number: 9764508Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing hollow bodies from thermoplastic material and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises the molding of at least two sheet-like preforms in web form of thermoplastic material into two complementary shells in a multi-part tool, which in a closed position forms a mold impression, and the joining together of the shells to form an essentially closed hollow body, the preforms being brought between the parts of the tool in an opened receiving position of the parts of the tool and the preforms being placed into the part-cavities by applying differential pressure and being at least partially molded in them into shells. The shells are joined together to form an essentially closed hollow body by closing the tool to form a closed mold impression. The method is distinguished by the fact that the preforms are molded in the part-cavities while the parts of the tool are located in the opened receiving position.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Matthias Franke-Maintz
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Patent number: 9670783Abstract: A blade of a turbomachine is disclosed. A contour variation is provided on the suction side of the blade, where the contour variation has a negative step as viewed in a direction of flow. The step has a stepped surface extending perpendicularly to a contour of the suction side and the contour variation has a tangential surface which leads upstream tangentially on the contour of the suction side starting from a step edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: MTU Aero Engined GmbHInventors: Norbert Huebner, Matthias Franke
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Publication number: 20150084244Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing hollow bodies from thermoplastic material and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises the molding of at least two sheet-like preforms in web form of thermoplastic material into two complementary shells in a multi-part tool, which in a closed position forms a mold impression, and the joining together of the shells to form an essentially closed hollow body, the preforms being brought between the parts of the tool in an opened receiving position of the parts of the tool and the preforms being placed into the part-cavities by applying differential pressure and being at least partially molded in them into shells. The shells are joined together to form an essentially closed hollow body by closing the tool to form a closed mold impression. The method is distinguished by the fact that the preforms are molded in the part-cavities while the parts of the tool are located in the opened receiving position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Matthias Franke-Maintz
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Publication number: 20140374808Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor component (1) having a photosensitive semiconductor layer (2), wherein the photosensitive semiconductor layer (2) is doped with a first doping density (D1) of a first conduction type which brings about an effective conversion of electromagnetic radiation penetrating into the semiconductor layer (2) into electrical charge carriers, having at least two modulation gates (4A, 4B) which are arranged at a mutual spacing and are each formed by a trench gate extending from a surface (3) of the semiconductor layer (2) and perpendicular to this surface (3) into the semiconductor layer (2), and having at least two readout diodes (5A, 5B) arranged at a mutual spacing and near the surface (3) between the two modulation gates (4A, 4B).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: PMDT Technologies GmbHInventors: Matthias Franke, Nils Friedrich, Jens Prima
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Publication number: 20130287579Abstract: A blade of a turbomachine is disclosed. A contour variation is provided on the suction side of the blade, where the contour variation has a negative step as viewed in a direction of flow. The step has a stepped surface extending perpendicularly to a contour of the suction side and the contour variation has a tangential surface which leads upstream tangentially on the contour of the suction side starting from a step edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Norbert Huebner, Matthias Franke
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Publication number: 20130228573Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of hollow bodies from thermoplastic plastic. The method comprises the extrusion of at least two sheet-like preforms consisting of thermoplastic plastic, the introduction of the preforms into a preferably multipart molding die with a molding cavity which at least partially defines the contour of the hollow body to be manufactured, and the shaping of the preforms inside the die, using a vacuum and/or gas pressure in the first heat of the material. The method is distinguished in that at least two preforms to be shaped into a hollow body and to be connected are extruded successively, that is to say sequentially, in time and are shaped simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joachim Eckhardt, Matthias Franke-Maintz, Gerd Wolter
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Patent number: 8440132Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of hollow bodies from thermoplastic plastic. The method comprises the extrusion of at least two sheet-like preforms consisting of thermoplastic plastic, the introduction of the preforms into a preferably multipart molding die with a molding cavity which at least partially defines the contour of the hollow body to be manufactured, and the shaping of the preforms inside the die, using a vacuum and/or gas pressure in the first heat of the material. The method is distinguished in that at least two preforms to be shaped into a hollow body and to be connected are extruded successively, that is to say sequentially, in time and are shaped simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joachim Eckhardt, Matthias Franke-Maintz, Gerd Wolter
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Patent number: 8419993Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion blow molding machine (1) with at least one extrusion head (2) and with at least two sheet dies (3), arranged next to one another, for the extrusion of sheet-like plastic preforms (4), with a multipart molding die (5) for processing two preforms into an essentially closed hollow body, having a device for handling the preforms (4). The device for handling the preforms comprises at least two grippers (10), arranged next to one another on a common carrier (8), for receiving the preforms (4), the distance between the grippers (10) being variable.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Matthias Franke-Maintz, Klaus Maier, Frank Pritz
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Patent number: 8315478Abstract: A coordinate system converter efficiently converts coordinates of one coordinate system to a different coordinate system. A base system library module provides a common platform where different algorithms based on different coordinate systems can “shake hands” or be integrated into an overall conversion process in a manner that is transparent to each other. The number of supported coordinate systems can be dynamically extended without changing software to support different tools.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: DFMSim, Inc.Inventors: Nungavaram Sundara Viswanathan, Matthias Frank
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Publication number: 20100282759Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of hollow bodies from thermoplastic plastic. The method comprises the extrusion of at least two sheet-like preforms consisting of thermoplastic plastic, the introduction of the preforms into a preferably multipart molding die with a molding cavity which at least partially defines the contour of the hollow body to be manufactured, and the shaping of the preforms inside the die, using a vacuum and/or gas pressure in the first heat of the material. The method is distinguished in that at least two preforms to be shaped into a hollow body and to be connected are extruded successively, that is to say sequentially, in time and are shaped simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Joachim Eckhardt, Matthias Franke-Maintz, Gerd Wolter
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Publication number: 20100252964Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion blow molding machine (1) with at least one extrusion head (2) and with at least two sheet dies (3), arranged next to one another, for the extrusion of sheet-like plastic preforms (4), with a multipart molding die (5) for processing two preforms into an essentially closed hollow body, having a device for handling the preforms (4). The device for handling the preforms comprises at least two grippers (10), arranged next to one another on a common carrier (8), for receiving the preforms (4), the distance between the grippers (10) being variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Matthias Franke-Maintz, Klaus Maier, Frank Pritz
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Patent number: 7781224Abstract: A human-safe fluorescence particle that can be used for fluorescence detection instruments or act as a safe simulant for mimicking the fluorescence properties of microorganisms. The particle comprises a non-biological carrier and natural fluorophores encapsulated in the non-biological carrier. By doping biodegradable-polymer drug delivery microspheres with natural or synthetic fluorophores, the desired fluorescence can be attained or biological organisms can be simulated without the associated risks and logistical difficulties of live microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Sue I. Martin, David P. Fergenson, Abneesh Srivastava, Michael J. Bogan, Vincent J. Riot, Matthias Frank
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Publication number: 20090288792Abstract: A method produces pressed products from fiber-containing raw materials such as wood, straw, peat or suchlike, which are also referred to as secondary raw materials. In order to produce well pressed products, fiber-containing raw materials are mixed with water, vapor and, if need be, further additives while heating the raw materials and additives, the mixture being held at high temperature for a lengthy period of time before pressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Buhler AGInventors: Markus Kratzer, Matthias Franke
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Publication number: 20090221087Abstract: A human-safe fluorescence particle that can be used for fluorescence detection instruments or act as a safe simulant for mimicking the fluorescence properties of microorganisms. The particle comprises a non-biological carrier and natural fluorophores encapsulated in the non-biological carrier. By doping biodegradable-polymer drug delivery microspheres with natural or synthetic fluorophores, the desired fluorescence can be attained or biological organisms can be simulated without the associated risks and logistical difficulties of live microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Sue I. Martin, David P. Fergenson, Abneesh Srivastava, Michael J. Bogan, Vincent J. Riot, Matthias Frank
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Publication number: 20090103800Abstract: A coordinate system converter efficiently converts coordinates of one coordinate system to a different coordinate system. A base system library module provides a common platform where different algorithms based on different coordinate systems can “shake hands” or be integrated into an overall conversion process in a manner that is transparent to each other. The number of supported coordinate systems can be dynamically extended without changing software to support different tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Nungavaram Sundara Viswanathan, Matthias Frank
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Publication number: 20090106002Abstract: A process analysis and simulation framework is configured with several adaptable libraries that provide a user with the ability to select plug-in modules that are applicable to a particular process simulation. The user may add or remove modules to configure the framework with specific functionality and parameters according to the needs of a particular process simulation. The plug-in modules may execute individually or dependencies may be established between multiple plug-in modules. A simulation engine executes the process simulation to determine an optimized solution for the data. The data used in the execution of the process simulation may be manually input, provided by the plug-in modules, or retrieved from external sources. The output of the process simulation is displayed to the user and stored in a file or a database for future use. Thus, the stored output may be used in a subsequent process simulation to progressively refine an application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Nungavaram Sundara Viswanathan, Matthias Frank
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Patent number: 7260483Abstract: An improved method and system of identifying individual aerosol particles in real time. Sample aerosol particles are collimated, tracked, and screened to determine which ones qualify for mass spectrometric analysis based on predetermined qualification or selection criteria. Screening techniques include one or more of determining particle size, shape, symmetry, and fluorescence. Only qualifying particles passing all screening criteria are subject to desorption/ionization and single particle mass spectrometry to produce corresponding test spectra, which is used to determine the identities of each of the qualifying aerosol particles by comparing the test spectra against predetermined spectra for known particle types. In this manner, activation cycling of a particle ablation laser of a single particle mass spectrometer is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Eric E. Gard, Keith R. Coffee, Matthias Frank, Herbert J. Tobias, David P. Fergenson, Norm Madden, Vincent J. Riot, Paul T. Steele, Bruce W. Woods
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Publication number: 20050142239Abstract: A thermoforming tool for producing cup-shaped molded parts from a heated film of plastic includes an upper tool and a lower tool, which are movable in relation to each other for clamping the film of plastic therebetween. At least one mold cavity for forming a molded part from the film of plastic is formed in the lower tool and at least one prestretching structure movable into a corresponding mold cavity is arranged in the upper tool inside a hold-down device. The prestretching structure includes at least two prestretching levers pivotable about an associated pivot axis, which lies in a plane running perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the prestretching structure. Each of the prestretching levers has a stretching arm extending downward, and a stop arm extending upward.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Marbach Werkzeugbau GmbHInventor: Matthias Frank
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Publication number: 20050073683Abstract: An improved method and system of identifying individual aerosol particles in real time. Sample aerosol particles are collimated, tracked, and screened to determine which ones qualify for mass spectrometric analysis based on predetermined qualification or selection criteria. Screening techniques include one or more of determining particle size, shape, symmetry, and fluorescence. Only qualifying particles passing all screening criteria are subject to desorption/ionization and single particle mass spectrometry to produce corresponding test spectra, which is used to determine the identities of each of the qualifying aerosol particles by comparing the test spectra against predetermined spectra for known particle types. In this manner, activation cycling of a particle ablation laser of a single particle mass spectrometer is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Eric Gard, Keith Coffee, Matthias Frank, Herbert Tobias, David Fergenson, Norm Madden, Vincent Riot, Paul Steele, Bruce Woods