Patents by Inventor Matthias Lau

Matthias Lau 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).

  • Patent number: 12003902
    Abstract: A system and a method for transmitting information between a first unit and a second unit, wherein the second unit does not contain its own energy source sufficient for the transmission of information and includes measuring devices for determining various properties and/or substances in the environment of a transducer or the transducer itself as a component of the particular measuring device. The measuring devices are in particular characterised in that they are simple and robust to control and their function can be influenced. For this purpose, the measuring device comprises at least one transducer as a component of a second unit/passive device and/or as a component of first unit/an active measuring functional unit. The first unit/active measuring functional unit further consists of a data-processing system and a transceiver unit for electromagnetic radiation, and is interconnected to an electric power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Sentronic GmbH Gesellschaft fur Optische Messsysteme
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Patent number: 11739022
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) by means of pseudomorphic transformation, to functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) that comprise at least one organosilicate and at least one functional component, and to the use of the PMO as a filter material, adsorption means, sensor material or carrier material for pharmaceutical products, insecticides or pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SENTRONIC GMBH GESELLSCHAFT FÜR OPTISCHE MESSSYSTEME
    Inventors: Saskia Czihal, Matthias Lau, Martin Morjan
  • Patent number: 11733168
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor module (1) for multiparametric analysis of a medium (105) and to the uses thereof. The sensor module (1) according to the invention is characterised by a combination of photonic and non-photonic measurement principles with parameter-sensitive coatings (103) on a substrate (100). A plurality of properties of a medium (105) can be detected over wide parameter ranges, wherein the most suitable method can be used for the corresponding parameter, at least for example with regard to the accuracy, the long-term stability, the resolution, the reproducibility, the energy consumption, the manufacturing costs, the necessary space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: SENTRONIC GMBH—GESELLSCHAFT FÜR OPTISCHE MESSSYSTEME
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Publication number: 20220205924
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor module (1) for multiparametric analysis of a medium (105) and to the uses thereof. The sensor module (1) according to the invention is characterised by a combination of photonic and non-photonic measurement principles with parameter-sensitive coatings (103) on a substrate (100). A plurality of properties of a medium (105) can be detected over wide parameter ranges, wherein the most suitable method can be used for the corresponding parameter, at least for example with regard to the accuracy, the long-term stability, the resolution, the reproducibility, the energy consumption, the manufacturing costs, the necessary space requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: SENTRONIC GMBH - GESELLSCHAFT FÜR OPTISCHE MESSSYSTEME
    Inventor: Matthias LAU
  • Publication number: 20220144692
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) by means of pseudomorphic transformation, to functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) that comprise at least one organosilicate and at least one functional component, and to the use of the PMO as a filter material, adsorption means, sensor material or carrier material for pharmaceutical products, insecticides or pesticides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: SENTRONIC GMBH GESELLSCHAFT FÜR OPTISCHE MESSSYSTEME
    Inventors: Saskia CZIHAL, Matthias LAU, Martin MORJAN
  • Patent number: 11261126
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) by means of pseudomorphic transformation, to functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) that comprise at least one organosilicate and at least one functional component, and to the use of the PMO as a filter material, adsorption means, sensor material or carrier material for pharmaceutical products, insecticides or pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: SENTRONIC GMBH GESELLSCHAFT FÜR OPTISCHE MESSSYSTEME
    Inventors: Saskia Czihal, Matthias Lau, Martin Morjan
  • Publication number: 20210032157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) by means of pseudomorphic transformation, to functionalised bimodal periodic mesoporous organosilicates (PMOs) that comprise at least one organosilicate and at least one functional component, and to the use of the PMO as a filter material, adsorption means, sensor material or carrier material for pharmaceutical products, insecticides or pesticides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: SENTRONIC GMBH GESELLSCHAFT FÜR OPTISCHE MESSSYSTEME
    Inventors: Saskia CZIHAL, Matthias LAU, Martin MORJAN
  • Publication number: 20200413165
    Abstract: A system and a method for transmitting information between a first unit and a second unit, wherein the second unit does not contain its own energy source sufficient for the transmission of information and includes measuring devices for determining various properties and/or substances in the environment of a transducer or the transducer itself as a component of the particular measuring device. The measuring devices are in particular characterised in that they are simple and robust to control and their function can be influenced. For this purpose, the measuring device comprises at least one transducer as a component of a second unit/passive device and/or as a component of first unit/an active measuring functional unit. The first unit/active measuring functional unit further consists of a data-processing system and a transceiver unit for electromagnetic radiation, and is interconnected to an electric power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Patent number: 10053072
    Abstract: A method for triggering self-braking in a motor vehicle, in which following a first collision during an accident a self-braking request signal is transmitted to a brake controller by a collision sensor unit by a communications device of the motor vehicle. The multi-collision braking requested should be initiated in the event of damage to the brake controller that is caused by the first collision. The request signal is received by a control device of the motor vehicle that is disposed at a distance from the brake controller. The control device then determines whether the brake controller responds to the request signal. If no response of the brake controller is detected, the self-braking is initiated by the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Matthias Lau, Christian Alstadt
  • Publication number: 20180172615
    Abstract: The invention relates to measuring devices for determining physical properties, chemical properties, biological properties and/or substances in the environment of at least one transducer or of the at least one transducer itself as a component of the particular measuring device. The measuring devices are in particular characterised in that they are simple and robust to control and their function can be influenced. For this purpose, the measuring device consists of at least one transducer as a component of a passive device and/or as a component of an active measuring functional unit. The active measuring functional unit further consists of a data-processing system and a transceiver unit for electromagnetic radiation, and is interconnected to an electric power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Publication number: 20160167633
    Abstract: A method for triggering self-braking in a motor vehicle, in which following a first collision during an accident a self-braking request signal is transmitted to a brake controller by a collision sensor unit by a communications device of the motor vehicle. The multi-collision braking requested should be initiated in the event of damage to the brake controller that is caused by the first collision. The request signal is received by a control device of the motor vehicle that is disposed at a distance from the brake controller. The control device then determines whether the brake controller responds to the request signal. If no response of the brake controller is detected, the self-braking is initiated by the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Matthias LAU, Christian ALSTADT
  • Patent number: 8582095
    Abstract: A spectrometer measuring head has a pivotally mounted mirror (1) and at least one source of optical radiation (2) or a device for uncoupling optical radiation are arranged in a housing (6) in such a manner that the optical radiation is incident, by orientating the mirror either on a reference body (3) in the housing or on the substance (14) that is to be analyzed via a window (7) of the housing. The mirror is mechanically coupled to a drive (4) or to a flexing resonator in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Buhler AG, Sentronic GmbH Gesellschaft fur Optische Messysteme
    Inventors: Uwe Kirschner, Matthias Lau
  • Patent number: 8013508
    Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure discharge lamp having a discharge vessel (10) sealed at both ends, a filling which can be ionized and is enclosed in the discharge area (106) of the discharge vessel (10), and electrodes (11, 12) which extend into the discharge area (106), in order to produce a gas discharge, with the discharge vessel (10) having an electrically conductive coating (107) which is designed as a starting aid and is arranged at least in the boundary area (109) between the discharge area (106) and a first sealed end (102) of the discharge vessel (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: OSRAM AG
    Inventors: Michael Boenigk, Dirk Grundmann, Matthias Lau, Andreas Naujoks, Melanie Roth
  • Publication number: 20110001968
    Abstract: The invention relates to spectrometer measuring heads (12) for analysing characteristic variables of liquid, pasty or solid substances for optical spectrometer systems. Said measuring heads are characterised, in particular, by their long-term stability, low maintenance and simple production. A rotationally mounted mirror (I) and at least one source of optical radiation (2) or a device for uncoupling optical radiation are arranged in a housing (6) in such a manner that the optical radiation is incident, by orientating the rotationally mounted mirror either on a reference body (3) in the housing or on the substance (14) that is to be analysed via a window (7) of the housing. The mirror is mechanically coupled to a drive (4) or a bending beam and as a flexing resonator in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: SENTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kirschner, Matthias Lau
  • Publication number: 20090009084
    Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure discharge lamp having a discharge vessel (10) sealed at both ends, a filling which can be ionized and is enclosed in the discharge area (106) of the discharge vessel (10), and electrodes (11, 12) which extend into the discharge area (106), in order to produce a gas discharge, with the discharge vessel (10) having an electrically conductive coating (107) which is designed as a starting aid and is arranged at least in the boundary area (109) between the discharge area (106) and a first sealed end (102) of the discharge vessel (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Bonigk, Dirk Grundmann, Matthias Lau, Andreas Naujoks, Melanie Roth
  • Patent number: 7417238
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring light-activated fluorescence of at least one coating that contains a fluorescent material, and its use for measuring fluid materials which cause fluorescence-quenching in at least one of the fluorescent coatings. To activate the fluorescence, at least one first light wave-guide is directed onto at least one coating applied to a support and the fluorescent light is directed at a detector by means of at least one-second light wave-guide, in order to determine the intensity of the fluorescent light. The end faces of the different fluorescent light wave guides are then arranged to have overlapping entry and/or exit cones and/or be of a shape substantially identical to the at least one coating containing a fluorescent material, in such a way that an accurate measurement of the fluorescence intensity can be attained, and that the light source(s), light wave guides and the detector(s) are lodged in a measuring head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Publication number: 20070296349
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for operation of ah high pressure discharge lamp with a low-frequency current of alternating polarity, whereby the high pressure discharge lamp is operated during a start phase at a higher power than the rated power thereof. According to the invention, the high pressure discharge lamp is provided with a current, at least during the start phase, with a commutation time of less than or equal to 40 microseconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Patent-Treuhand-Gesellschaft Fur Elektrische Gluhlampen MBH
    Inventors: Michael Bonigk, Matthias Lau, Ralf Romberg
  • Publication number: 20070279624
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensitive system for detecting chemical and/or physical state changes, preferably inside packages, of small sample volumes or a high-viscosity medium containing substances or the mixtures thereof. The aim of said invention is to make it possible to check at a low cost the state of said substances or the mixtures thereof or of different media. For this purpose, the inventive sensitive system is designed in such a way that a membrane or a sensitive film (1) is arrangeable on or in an element (3) which is interchangeably connectable to a cannula (2), thereby making it possible to introduce the element (3) and the cannula (2) into a measurable medium and to form an optical connection with an optical sensor system (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Sentronic GMBH Gesellschaft Fur Optische Messssysteme
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Publication number: 20070272582
    Abstract: The invention relates to packages for materials or the mixture thereof, in particular for perishable products such as food or pharmaceutical products. The aim of said invention is to deliver means to make it possible to check the state of said for materials or the mixture thereof without destroying the package thereof. For this purpose, the inventive packaging comprises an optically sensitive element which is embodied in the form of a sensitive membrane or film or exhibits the properties thereof. As a result, the specific variations of the film thicknesses, scattered light variations, optical refractive index and spectral variations are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Sentronic GMBH Gesellschaft Fur Optische Messssysteme
    Inventor: Matthias Lau
  • Publication number: 20060175555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring light-activated fluorescence of at least one coating that contains a fluorescent material, and its use for measuring fluid materials which cause fluorescence-quenching in at least one of the fluorescent coatings. To activate the fluorescence, at least one first light wave-guide is directed onto at least one coating applied to a support and the fluorescent light is directed at a detector by means of at least one-second light wave-guide, in order to determine the intensity of the fluorescent light. The end faces of the different fluorescent light wave guides are then arranged to have overlapping entry and/or exit cones and/or be of a shape substantially identical to the at least one coating containing a fluorescent material, in such a way that an accurate measurement of the fluorescence intensity can be attained, and that the light source(s), light wave guides and the detector(s) are lodged in a measuring head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Matthias Lau