Patents by Inventor Michael A. Hofmann

Michael A. Hofmann 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: 9108798
    Abstract: A conveying roller for a horizontal continuous substrate treatment plant, has a roller body with two ends and two end caps having a receiving opening. Each end of the roller body is arranged in a receiving opening of an end cap. The end cap has two end cap parts which can be releasably connected to one another and which jointly form the receiving opening. The receiving opening is larger than the outside diameter of the end of the roller body. At least two elastic rings which center the roller body in the receiving opening are arranged on the end of the roller body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: VON ARDENNE GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Dsaak, Steffen Mosshammer, Thomas Meyer, Jan Kircheis, Michael Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20150221133
    Abstract: A method for improving the placement of virtual content in augmented reality is disclosed. A reference image of the object to be augmented is analyzed for feature density information. The placement of content is based on the at least one location adjacent to where features are concentrated. Accordingly, the chance of the content interfering with an important part of the object is lowered, and object recognition and/or tracking ability is maintained because there are sufficient features nearby the content to enable object recognition and/or tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Dirk Groten, Klaus Michael Hofmann
  • Patent number: 9062064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds as the charge transport material, blocker material or light-scattering material in electronic, optoelectronic or electroluminescent components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: NOVALED AG
    Inventors: Olaf Zeika, Horst Hartmann, Ulrich Heggemann, Sascha Dorok, Jan Blochwitz-Nimoth, Ansgar Werner, Michael Hofmann, Carsten Rothe
  • Patent number: 9057130
    Abstract: A transport cylinder for the vacuum treatment of substrates includes a roll body and at least one spacer element arranged on the roll body and enveloping the roll body. The spacer element is made of a knitted tube containing metallic or/and metallic threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: VON ARDENNE GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Mosshammer, Reinhardt Bauer, Thomas Meyer, Matthias Smolke, Michael Hofmann, Torsten Dsaak
  • Patent number: 9057131
    Abstract: A separating device for process chambers arranged one after the other in a vacuum coating installation for coating two-dimensional substrates comprises a separating element which can be fitted between two process chambers transversely in relation to the transporting direction of the substrates. The element comprises a passage for the substrate that is arranged in the region of the transporting plane of the substrate and formed by at least one through-opening provided in the separating element, and includes at least one closure, optionally closing or opening the passage. An intermediate chamber formed by intermediate chamber outer walls is also provided and the separating element is arranged inside the intermediate chamber and the intermediate chamber is subdivided into two intermediate chamber segments. In this configuration, the separating device forms a chamber of its own, arranged between two neighboring process chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: VON ARDENNE GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Hofmann, Jochen Krause
  • Publication number: 20150116355
    Abstract: Method and systems for generating reference features sets for slices of a reference image. The reference features sets generated from slices enables better object recognition and/or tracking when a camera image only shows a portion of the reference image. Metadata is used to link the reference features set of the original image and of the slices together as belonging to the same object, providing hierarchical relationship information and/or spatial relationship information. An image processing function may be dynamically configured on the basis of whether an object has been successfully detected and the metadata associated with the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Klaus Michael Hofmann, Dirk Groten, Raimo Juhani Van Der Klein
  • Publication number: 20150118916
    Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed, including an electrical contact and a pin, arranged such that it can move. The electrical contact includes a plurality of electrically conductive contact laminations which form a sleeve-like receptacle for a contact bolt. The contact laminations are pressed by a spring force in the direction of a center axis of the sleeve-like receptacle. In a first position of the pin, the pin supports the contact laminations against the spring force; in a second position of the pin, support of the contact laminations by the pin is suppressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Michael HOFMANN, Michael REIF
  • Publication number: 20150109337
    Abstract: Methods and systems for determining augmentability information associated with an image frame captured by a digital imaging part of a user device. The determined augmentability score may then be used in the generation of feedback to the user. For example, a graphical user interface may be generated and rendered having a substantially continuous visual output corresponding to the augmentability information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Layar B.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Michael Hofmann, Vladimir Nedovic
  • Publication number: 20150070347
    Abstract: Methods for providing a graphical user interface through an augmented reality service provisioning system. A panel is used as a template to enable content providers to provide configurations for a customizable graphical user interface. The graphical user interface is displayable in perspective with objects in augmented reality through the use of computer vision techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Layar B.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Michael Hofmann, Ronald Van Der Lingen
  • Publication number: 20150060689
    Abstract: An ion dosage apparatus for an energy storage apparatus includes a first energy guiding device with a first energy supply device and a separating device. The separating device is configured to control, via supplied energy, a number of ions that are transported around the first energy guiding device and/or blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander OHNESORGE, Michael PILAWA, Juergen STEINWANDEL, Michael HOFMANN, Alexander KAISER
  • Publication number: 20150040946
    Abstract: A device for removing impurities from shredded plastic has a first and second cleaning disk with first and second cleaning surfaces, the cleaning surfaces are opposite each other and delimit a cleaning gap. A drive device rotates the cleaning disks, and shredded plastic is fed between the cleaning disks. The cleaning surfaces have a plurality of cleaning ribs extending between an inner and outer edge of the cleaning surfaces, wherein at least one flank of the cleaning ribs is angled or curved relative to the axial direction of the respective cleaning disk, and a plurality of cleaning bars running transversally to the direction of extension of the cleaning ribs are arranged between at least some cleaning ribs neighboring each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hofmann, Alexander Gercke, Carsten Wermter
  • Patent number: 8952651
    Abstract: An electrically drivable motor vehicle with at least two parallel connectable vehicle batteries is provided with an electronic circuit arrangement. The electronic circuit arrangement includes a number of electronic load interrupter switches corresponding to the number of vehicle batteries, via which the vehicle batteries can be connected through individually or together to an electrical consumer. The load interrupter switches respectively comprise two power branches arranged anti-parallel to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Peter Herges, Michael Hofmann, Joerg Huber, Dennis Weigel, Axel Willikens
  • Publication number: 20150040074
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling creation of augmented reality content on a user device including a digital imaging part, a display, a user input part and an augmented reality client, wherein said augmented reality client is configured to provide an augmented reality view on the display of the user device using an live image data stream from the digital imaging part are disclosed. User input is received from the user input part to augment a target object that is at least partially seen on the display while in the augmented reality view. A graphical user interface is rendered to the display part of the user device, said graphical user interface enabling a user to author augmented reality content for the two-dimensional image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Layar B.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Michael Hofmann, Raimo Jahani Van Der Klein, Ronald Van Der Lingen, Klasien Van De Zandschulp
  • Publication number: 20150029222
    Abstract: Method and systems for dynamically configuring an image processing function into at least a first and second detection state on the basis of function parameters are described, wherein transitions between said detection states are determined by at least a first state transition condition and wherein said image processing function includes extracting features from an image frame, matching features with features associated with one or more target objects and estimating pose information on the basis of matched features and wherein method comprises: configuring said image processing function in a detection state on the basis of a first set of function parameter values; processing a first image frame in said first detection state; monitoring said image processing function for occurrence of said at least state transition condition; and, if said at least one state transition condition is met, configuring said image processing function in said second detection state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: LAYAR B.V.
    Inventor: Klaus Michael Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20150027498
    Abstract: A method for removing impurities from shredded plastic uses a device having a first and second cleaning disc with a first and second cleaning surface respectively. The cleaning surfaces lie opposite each other and border a cleaning gap between each other. The cleaning discs are rotated and liquid is fed into the cleaning gap. Shredded plastic is fed between the cleaning discs and conveyed through the cleaning gap, and the shredded plastic is processed abrasively by the cleaning surfaces. The temperature difference of the liquid guided through the cleaning gap during entry into the cleaning gap and the temperature of the liquid as it exits the cleaning gap and/or at least one parameter characterizing this temperature difference is measured. The distance between the cleaning surfaces is set such that the measured temperature difference and/or the at least one parameter characterizing this temperature difference achieve a setpoint value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hofmann, Alexander Gercke, Carsten Wermter
  • Publication number: 20150001037
    Abstract: A conveying roller for a horizontal continuous substrate treatment plant, has a roller body with two ends and two end caps having a receiving opening. Each end of the roller body is arranged in a receiving opening of an end cap. The end cap has two end cap parts which can be releasably connected to one another and which jointly form the receiving opening. The receiving opening is larger than the outside diameter of the end of the roller body. At least two elastic rings which center the roller body in the receiving opening are arranged on the end of the roller body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: VON ARDENNE GMBH
    Inventors: Torsten Dsaak, Steffen Mosshammer, Thomas Meyer, Jan Kircheis, Michael Hofmann
  • Patent number: 8916592
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein X is O or S(?O)n; n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, halocycloalkenyl, phenyl, hetaryl, phenylalkyl, hetaryl alkyl, optionally fused to phenyl, hetaryl or heterocyclyl; A is —NRb2, —C(=G)GRb, —C(=G)NRb2, —C(?NORb)Rb, C(=G)[N?SRb2], —C(=G)NRb—NRb2, C2-C6-alkandiyl, C2-C6-alkenediyl, C1-C3-alkyl-G-C1-C3-alkyl, wherein Rb is as defined in the description, or optionally substituted phenyl, hetaryl, heterocyclyl, optionally fused to phenyl or heterocyclyl; B is an optionally substituted saturated or partially unsaturated hydrocarbon chain with 1 to 3 carbon chain atoms; D is an optionally substituted saturated or partially unsaturated hydrocarbon chain with 1 to 5 carbon chain atoms or C3-C6-cycloalkyl; G is oxygen or sulfur; or the enantiomers or diastereomers or salts or N-oxides thereof, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions and synergistic m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Matthias Pohlman, Michael Hofmann, Henricus Maria Martinus Bastiaans, Michael Rack, Deborah L. Culbertson, Hassan Oloumi-Sadeghi, Takeo Hokama, Christopher Palmer, Jürgen Langewald
  • Patent number: 8901170
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meaning given in the specification, as well as processes for preparing the compounds (I), pesticidal compositions and synergistic mixtures comprising compounds (I), methods for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes by contacting the pests or their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with a pesticidally effective amount of compounds formula (I), and a method for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites which comprises orally, topically or parenterally administering or applying to the animals a parasiticidally effective amount of compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Matthias Pohlman, Michael Hofmann, Henricus Maria Martinus Bastiaans, Michael Rack, Deborah L. Culbertson, Hassan Oloumi-Sadeghi, Takeo Hokama, Christopher Palmer
  • Publication number: 20140326310
    Abstract: The invention relates to an organic photovoltaic device, in a layered structure, comprising a substrate, a bottom electrode, a top electrode, wherein the bottom electrode is closer to the substrate than the top electrode, an electronically active region, the electronically active region being provided between and being in electrical contact with the bottom electrode and the top electrode, a light absorbing region provided in the electronically active region, and at least one of a non-flat layer provided in the electronically active region, and an electronically inactive non-flat layer provided between the substrate and the bottom electrode. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of producing a photovoltaic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Sven Murano, Jan Birnstock, Steffen Pfuetzner, Ansgar Werner, Michael Hofmann, Tobias Canzler, Rudolf Lessmann
  • Patent number: 8835786
    Abstract: A switch includes a handle for activation and deactivation and an actuating device. The actuating device includes a motor drive, which tensions a spring held in a tensioned state by latching by way of a gear. Two spring pairs are provided for activation and deactivation. The two bridges are arranged, with the spring pairs thereof nested within each other and displaceable with respect to each other. The bridges facing each other are pressed apart from one another to tension the spring pairs, and an actuation element is arranged on the one bridge for activation and an actuation element is arranged on the other bridge for deactivation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Hofmann, Harald Spittler