Patents by Inventor Michael Engelmann

Michael Engelmann 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).

  • Publication number: 20240344278
    Abstract: A method for operating an automatic liquid spray system for dust mitigation on a work machine can include receiving, with a controller, a signal from a sensor attached to a frame of the work machine. The signal can be indicative of dust around the work machine. The controller can include a location of the sensor on the frame. The method can also include sending a signal to a dust mitigation system. The signal can be indicative of the location of the sensor such that the dust mitigation system can control a liquid control module to provide liquid to a dust mitigation valve around the location of the sensor on the frame. The method can also include opening, with the dust mitigation system, the dust mitigation valve around the location of the frame around the sensor to provide liquid around the location of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jameson Michael Smieja, Eric S. Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20230138115
    Abstract: A raw material mixture is supplied to an extrusion machine by a moved supply unit in a particularly uniform manner. The raw material mixture has a fiber raw material and a carrier raw material. The fiber raw material has a process by-product of a food manufacturing process and the carrier raw material has whole-grain components. A raw material quantity is supplied by the supply unit along a trajectory through the supply opening into the production machine. The trajectory of the raw material quantity is changeable. The supply unit has at least one actuating unit, by which an actuating movement of the supply channel portion and/or of the feed hopper can be generated, so that the supply channel portion can be caused to displace relative to the feed hopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Hebenstreit GmbH
    Inventors: Friedrich DUSCHKA, Ralph Olaf FÖRSTER, Egbert MERFORTH, Michael ENGELMANN, Antonius ROLF-WITTLAKE
  • Publication number: 20230101889
    Abstract: A raw material quantity is supplied by a supply unit along a trajectory through a supply opening into the production machine. The trajectory of the raw material quantity is changeable. A supply unit for supplying a raw material quantity into a production machine comprises a supply channel portion having an exit opening and a feed hopper. The supply unit has at least one actuating unit, by which an actuating movement of the supply channel portion and/or of the feed hopper can be generated, so that the supply channel portion can be displaced relative to the feed hopper. A raw material mixture is supplied to the extrusion machine by the moved supply unit. In this way it is possible to supply the raw material mixture into the extrusion machine in a particularly uniform manner so that the raw material mixture can be processed by means of the extrusion machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Hebenstreit GmbH
    Inventors: Friedrich DUSCHKA, Ralph Olaf FÖRSTER, Egbert MERFORTH, Michael ENGELMANN, Antonius ROLF-WITTLAKE
  • Patent number: 11100636
    Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Kineticor, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, Jr., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20200234434
    Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, JR., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
  • Patent number: 10438349
    Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Kineticor, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, Jr., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20180068441
    Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, JR., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
  • Patent number: 9734589
    Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: KinetiCor, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, Jr., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20160035108
    Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, JR., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20130308665
    Abstract: A tunable semiconductor laser device includes a semiconductor structure, a longitudinal structure provided on the top surface of the semiconductor structure, a first longitudinal interdigitated transducer, wherein the first IDT is arranged on one lateral side of the longitudinal structure and at a distance along the lateral axis from said structure and parallel to the longitudinal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: EUPHOENIX
    Inventors: Michael Engelmann, Bob Van-Someren
  • Patent number: 8506440
    Abstract: The invention relates to a differential assembly in the form of a crown gear differential, more particularly for being used in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The differential assembly comprises a differential carrier (103) which is rotatingly drivable around an axis of rotation A; two sideshaft gears (112, 113) having crown gear teeth, which are rotatably held in the differential carrier (103) on the axis of rotation A and each comprise a circumferential supporting face (125, 126); differential gears (111) with spur gear teeth, which rotate jointly with the differential carrier (103) around the axis of rotation A and which engage the teeth of the sideshaft gears (112, 113) and each comprise a circumferential contact face (127); wherein the differential gears (111) are supported by means of their contact faces (127) against the supporting faces (125, 126) of the sideshaft gears (112, 113) towards the axis or rotation A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Krude, Ralf Leuschen, Michael Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20120312120
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a venting assembly for a unit with components running in a lubricant. The venting assembly comprises a housing part, a rotating component which, by a rolling contact bearing, is rotatably supported around an axis of rotation relative to the housing part, as well as a venting channel for venting the assembly, wherein an inner opening of the venting channel is arranged so as to axially adjoin the rolling contact bearing, and wherein, in an axial view, the opening of the venting channel at least partially covers the rolling contact bearing. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a transmission assembly with such a venting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: GKN DRIVELINE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Engelmann, Ralf Schäfer, Kurt Müller
  • Patent number: 8245598
    Abstract: A differential carrier with an axis of rotation A around which the differential carrier can be rotatably supported in a differential housing is disclosed. The differential carrier comprises a first half-shell and a second half-shell. Each half-shell comprises a central carrier portion and two outer bearing portions. The two half-shells are connected to one another in the region of their bearing portions. A differential assembly which comprises such a differential carrier is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Engelmann
  • Patent number: 8157692
    Abstract: The invention relates to a differential assembly in the form of a crown gear differential, more particularly for being used in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The differential assembly comprises a differential carrier (3) which is produced in one piece, which is rotatingly drivable around an axis of rotation A and which, in a casing portion (26), comprises two radial openings for mounting sideshaft gears (15, 16) and differential gears (14). Per opening (20), there is provided a bearing disc (19) which is inserted into said opening (20) and which comprises a central bore (30) in which there is held a journal end (28) of a bearing journal (27) for a differential gear (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Krude, Ralf Leuschen, Michael Engelmann
  • Patent number: 8128526
    Abstract: The invention relates to a limited slip differential, more particularly for being used in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The limited slip differential 2 comprises a carrier element 3 which is rotatingly drivable around an axis of rotation A; a plurality of planetary gears 4 which rotate around the axis of rotation A together with the carrier element 3; a hollow gear 5 which is supported so as to be rotatable around the axis of rotation A and which engages at least some of the planetary gears 4; an adapter gear 7 which engages either the hollow gear 5 or the sun gear 6 via a toothed coupling 12 for the purpose of transmitting torque, and wherein the toothed coupling 12 comprises a first face toothing 14 at an end face of the adapter gear 7 and a second face toothing 13 at an end face of the gear engaging the adapter gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Engelmann, Ralf Pfeifer
  • Patent number: 7980157
    Abstract: A differential assembly includes a differential carrier (5) with a first carrier part (6) with a free first annular face (13) and a second carrier part (7) connectable to the first carrier part (6) and having a free second annular face (15), and a plurality of circumferentially distributed recesses (9) formed between the two carrier parts (6, 7); per carrier part (6, 7), a sideshaft gear (22, 23) is rotatably supported therein; and a supporting element (10) with journals (12) is held in the differential carrier (5). Each of the journals engages one of the recesses (9) of the differential carrier (5) and carries a differential gear (19) for driving the sideshaft gears (22, 23). The first and the second carrier part (7) are welded along a joining region formed between the two annular faces (13, 15) which is interrupted by the recesses (9) in the circumferential direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Krude, Michael Engelmann, Boris Kracheninnikov
  • Publication number: 20100323841
    Abstract: A differential carrier with an axis of rotation A around which the differential carrier can be rotatably supported in a differential housing is disclosed. The differential carrier comprises a first half-shell and a second half-shell. Each half-shell comprises a central carrier portion and two outer bearing portions. The two half-shells are connected to one another in the region of their bearing portions. A differential assembly which comprises such a differential carrier is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20100075795
    Abstract: The invention relates to a crown gear (2) which can engage a spur gear (201 ), and to a differential assembly (25) in the form of a crown gear differential for the driveline of a motor vehicle. The crown gear (2) comprises an annular toothing portion (3) forming a crown toothing (6), and a hub (4) axially projecting beyond the crown toothing (6). Between the crown toothing (6) and the hub (4) there are formed transition portions (12) which adjoin addendum lines (8) of the crown toothing (6) and change into the hub (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Werner Krude, Ralf Leuschen, Michael Engelmann
  • Patent number: 7658692
    Abstract: A double differential assembly having a first differential drive (3) with a differential carrier (5) drivable around an axis of rotation (A), a plurality of first differential gears (6) rotatably supported therein, as well as two output gears (7, 8) which are coaxially arranged relative to the axis of rotation (A) and engage the first differential gears (6). It also includes a second differential drive (4) with a cage element (22) which is firmly connected to one of the output gears (8) of the first differential drive (3) and is drivable thereby around the axis of rotation (A), a plurality of second differential gears (25) which are rotatably held in the cage element (22), and two sideshaft gears (26, 27) which are arranged coaxially relative to the axis of rotation (A) and engage the second differential gears (25). At least one of the two differential drives (3, 4) is a crown gear differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Engelmann, Mark Schmidt, Heinzwilli Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20090270218
    Abstract: The invention relates to a differential assembly in the form of a crown gear differential, more particularly for being used in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The differential assembly comprises a differential carrier (3) which is produced in one piece, which is rotatingly drivable around an axis of rotation A and which, in a casing portion (26), comprises two radial openings for mounting sideshaft gears (15, 16) and differential gears (14). Per opening (20), there is provided a bearing disc (19) which is inserted into said opening (20) and which comprises a central bore (30) in which there is held a journal end (28) of a bearing journal (27) for a differential gear (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Werner Krude, Ralf Leuschen, Michael Engelmann