Patents by Inventor Matthias Meier
Matthias Meier 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: 9664582Abstract: Device for calibrating and balancing a measuring device of a tablet press, in particular a rotary tablet press, comprising at least one reference measuring device and at least one control device, wherein interfaces of the control device are connected with interfaces of the measuring device and the reference measuring device, wherein the control device is designed to generate a plurality of reference measurement results and to record the associated measurement values of the measuring device and the reference measuring device, wherein the control device further comprises a comparing device, with which the recorded measurement values of the measuring device and the reference measuring device can be compared with each other, and wherein the control device is designed to balance the measuring device if an impermissible deviation is present between the compared measurement values. The invention also relates to a corresponding method.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: FETTE COMPACTING GMBHInventors: Ingo Schmidt, Ulrich Gathmann, Matthias Meier
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Method for providing a warning of radiation-dose-relevant space-weather events at cruising altitudes
Patent number: 9645263Abstract: The method for providing a warning of radiation-dose-relevant space-weather events at cruising altitudes comprises the steps of detecting radiation data of the atmospheric radiation, particularly ionizing radiation in the atmosphere, and providing a radiation model for 3D-spatially resolved estimation of a radiation field at cruising altitudes of the earth's atmosphere by use of a radiation dose rate scale based on a continuous range of values. Moreover, the 3D-spatially resolved rates of the effective radiation dose on the basis of the detected radiation data and the radiation model will be estimated. The radiation dose rate scale is divided, based on a continuous range of values, into a discrete, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V.Inventors: Matthias Meier, Daniel Matthia -
Patent number: 9616963Abstract: A quick release device for at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, having an axle unit and a clamping mechanism. The axle unit includes an axle extending axially, a locking means at a first end of the axle unit and a fastener at a second end of the axle unit. The clamping mechanism is suitable for mounting and demounting the axle unit to a two-wheeled vehicle. The clamping mechanism includes an operating lever and a clamping component connected therewith. The clamping component can be non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit and can be decoupled from the axle unit. The operating lever of the clamping mechanism can be moved from an engagement position in which it is non-rotatably connected with the clamping component to a rotary position in which it is freely rotatable relative to the clamping component, while the clamping component is non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: DT SWISS INC.Inventors: Martin Walthert, Stefan Spahr, Matthias Meier
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Patent number: 9382673Abstract: A quick-change tool holder for the attachment of a drum tool to a compaction drum of a soil compactor includes a quick-change tool holder body having a central region, a holder opening for receiving a holder shaft of a drum tool in the central region, and two leg portions originating at the central region for firmly connecting the quick-change tool holder body to the outer periphery of a compaction drum. The central region and the leg portions surrounding an open inner space of the quick-change tool holder extend over at least one side opening. In association with at least one side opening, a closing element can be inserted therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Patent number: 9376775Abstract: A change holder assembly for a compactor roller for a soil compactor comprising a change holder to be fixed to a roller casing and at least one roller tool to be fixed to the change holder using a counterholder which can be caused to engage the change holder and is lockable with respect to the change holder, wherein the change holder has a roller-tool-abutment side and the at least one roller tool has a change holder-abutment side supportable on the roller-tool-abutment side, characterized in that on at least one side of roller-tool-abutment side and change holder-abutment side at least one anti-rotation lug, and on the other side of roller-tool-abutment side and change holder-abutment side at last one anti-rotation recess for receiving an anti-rotation lug are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Patent number: 9372483Abstract: A method for the calculation of flight paths taking into consideration events of relevance for the radiation dose comprises the following steps: a) collection of radiation data for atmospheric radiation (10); b) examination of the radiation data and conclusion about an event of relevance for radiation dose generating a temporary increase in exposure; c) creation of a model using the radiation data, wherein the model contains at least one estimate of the geographical location of a region with a radiation intensity increased by the event of relevance for radiation dose; d) determination of flight-relevant parameters; e) calculation of a possible flight path in the light of the flight-relevant parameters taking into consideration the model created in step c), wherein the flight path is adjusted in respect of a reduction of exposure to radiation.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.Inventors: Daniel Matthia, Matthias Meier, Michael Wirtz
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Patent number: 9340932Abstract: A soil compactor, comprising a compaction roller (16) supported on a compaction frame (14) and rotatable around a rotational axis (D), wherein the compaction frame (14) comprises longitudinal frame areas on both sides of the compaction roller (16) in direction of the rotational axis (D) and a first cross frame area (34) connecting the longitudinal frame areas (30, 32) to each other and extending essentially in the direction of the rotational axis (D) is characterized in that at least one storage space (38) is provided in the first cross frame area (34), which is closed by means of a locking element (50) movable between a closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Publication number: 20160052588Abstract: A quick release device for at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, having an axle unit and a clamping mechanism. The axle unit includes an axle extending axially, a locking means at a first end of the axle unit and a fastener at a second end of the axle unit. The clamping mechanism is suitable for mounting and demounting the axle unit to a two-wheeled vehicle. The clamping mechanism includes an operating lever and a clamping component connected therewith. The clamping component can be non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit and can be decoupled from the axle unit. The operating lever of the clamping mechanism can be moved from an engagement position in which it is non-rotatably connected with the clamping component to a rotary position in which it is freely rotatable relative to the clamping component, while the clamping component is non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Martin WALTHERT, Stefan SPAHR, Matthias MEIER
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Patent number: 9206576Abstract: The invention relates to a compactor roller for a soil compactor, comprising at least one exchangeable holder (22) on an outer circumference in order to attach a rolling tool (16).Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Patent number: 9127428Abstract: A sheathing arrangement for a soil-working roller (10), in particular for a soil compactor, comprises a plurality of immediately consecutive sheathing members (22) that are connected or connectable in chain-type fashion in longitudinal direction of an arrangement (L).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Publication number: 20150227141Abstract: A method for the calculation of flight paths taking into consideration events of relevance for the radiation dose comprises the following steps: a) collection of radiation data for atmospheric radiation (10); b) examination of the radiation data and conclusion about an event of relevance for radiation dose generating a temporary increase in exposure; c) creation of a model using the radiation data, wherein the model contains at least one estimate of the geographical location of a region with a radiation intensity increased by the event of relevance for radiation dose; d) determination of flight-relevant parameters; e) calculation of a possible flight path in the light of the flight-relevant parameters taking into consideration the model created in step c), wherein the flight path is adjusted in respect of a reduction of exposure to radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft - und Raumfahrt e.V.Inventors: Daniel Matthiä, Matthias Meier, Michael Wirtz
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Publication number: 20150167257Abstract: A method for planning and execution of compacting processes, especially for asphalt compacting, by means of at least one compactor, comprises the steps: a) Defining a base region (B) to be compacted, b) Based on the base region (B) defined in step a), defining a compacting plan with the quantity and course of compactor passes (BVÜ) in the base region (B), c) Movement of at least one compactor (10) in the base region (B) defined in step a) according to the compacting plan defined in step b).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: HAMM AGInventors: Christoph Korb, Matthias Meier
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Publication number: 20150121990Abstract: A yaw rate sensor (10) includes a movable mass structure (12) and a drive component (13) which is suitable for setting the movable mass structure (12) in motion (14), and an analysis component (15) which is suitable for detecting a response (40) of the movable mass structure (12) to a yaw rate (?). A method for functional testing of a yaw rate sensor (10) includes the following steps: driving a movable mass structure (12), feeding a test signal (42) into a quadrature control loop (44) at a feed point (48) of the quadrature control loop (44), feeding back a deflection (40) of the movable mass structure (12), detecting a measure of the feedback of the movable mass structure (12), and reading out the response signal (47) from the quadrature control loop (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Wolfram BAUER, Johannes CLASSEN, Rainer WILLIG, Matthias MEIER, Burkhard KUHLMANN, Mathias REIMANN, Ermin ESCH, Hans-Dieter SCHWARZ, Michael VEITH, Christoph LANG, Udo-Martin GOMEZ
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METHOD FOR PROVIDING A WARNING OF RADIATION-DOSE-RELEVANT SPACE-WEATHER EVENTS AT CRUISING ALTITUDES
Publication number: 20150123004Abstract: The method for providing a warning of radiation-dose-relevant space-weather events at cruising altitudes comprises the steps of detecting radiation data of the atmospheric radiation, particularly of the ionized radiation in the atmosphere, and providing a radiation model for 3D-spatially resolved estimation of a radiation field at cruising altitudes of the earth's atmosphere by use of a radiation dose rate scale based on a continuous range of values. Moreover, the 3D-spatially resolved rates of the effective radiation dose on the basis of the detected radiation data and the radiation model will be estimated. The radiation dose rate scale is divided, based on a continuous range of values, into a discrete, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Matthias Meier, Daniel Matthia -
Publication number: 20150063909Abstract: A quick-change tool holder for the attachment of a drum tool to a compaction drum of a soil compactor comprising a quick-change tool holder body having a central region, wherein a holder opening for receiving a holder shaft of a drum tool is provided in the central region, and two leg portions originating at the central region for firmly connecting the quick-change tool holder body to the outer periphery of a compaction drum, the central region and the leg portions surrounding an open inner space of the quick-change tool holder extending over at least one side opening, characterized in that in association with at least one side opening, a closing element that can be inserted therein is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias MEIER
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Publication number: 20150063908Abstract: The present invention relates to a change holder assembly for a compactor roller for a soil compactor comprising a change holder to be fixed to a roller casing and at least one roller tool to be fixed to the change holder using a counterholder which can be caused to engage the change holder and is lockable with respect to the change holder, wherein the change holder has a roller-tool-abutment side and the at least one roller tool has a change holder-abutment side supportable on the roller-tool-abutment side, characterized in that on at least one side of roller-tool-abutment side and change holder-abutment side at least one anti-rotation lug, and on the other side of roller-tool-abutment side and change holder-abutment side at last one anti-rotation recess for receiving an anti-rotation lug are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Publication number: 20140369752Abstract: The invention relates to a compactor roller for a soil compactor, comprising at least one exchangeable holder (22) on an outer circumference in order to attach a rolling tool (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: HAMM AGInventor: Matthias Meier
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Patent number: 8910518Abstract: A yaw rate sensor (10) includes a movable mass structure (12) and a drive component (13) which is suitable for setting the movable mass structure (12) in motion (14), and an analysis component (15) which is suitable for detecting a response (40) of the movable mass structure (12) to a yaw rate (?). A method for functional testing of a yaw rate sensor (10) includes the following steps: driving a movable mass structure (12), feeding a test signal (42) into a quadrature control loop (44) at a feed point (48) of the quadrature control loop (44), feeding back a deflection (40) of the movable mass structure (12), detecting a measure of the feedback of the movable mass structure (12), and reading out the response signal (47) from the quadrature control loop (44).Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Wolfram Bauer, Johannes Classen, Rainer Willig, Matthias Meier, Burkhard Kuhlmann, Mathias Reimann, Ermin Esch, Hans-Dieter Schwarz, Michael Veith, Christoph Lang, Udo-Martin Gomez
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Publication number: 20140301785Abstract: A soil compactor, comprising a compaction roller (16) supported on a compaction frame (14) and rotatable around a rotational axis (D), wherein the compaction frame (14) comprises longitudinal frame areas on both sides of the compaction roller (16) in direction of the rotational axis (D) and a first cross frame area (34) connecting the longitudinal frame areas (30, 32) to each other and extending essentially in the direction of the rotational axis (D) is characterized in that at least one storage space (38) is provided in the first cross frame area (34), which is closed by means of a locking element (50) movable between a closed position and an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Hamm AGInventor: Matthias MEIER
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Publication number: 20140195036Abstract: A method for operating a plant to produce tablets that has at least one rotary press and one computer system, wherein the computer system contains operating and control software for controlling and monitoring the operation of the rotary press, and wherein the rotary press is designed for installing different types of rotors, wherein a record adapted to the respective rotor type is saved in a memory and communication component on the rotors, and before the rotor type is initially operated, the record is read out and is saved in the computer system to automatically adapt the operating and control software and user interface to the rotor type.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: FETTE COMPACTING GMBHInventors: Stefan Lüdemann, Matthias Meier