Patents by Inventor Michael Foerster

Michael Foerster 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: 20240138545
    Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of a device for preventing and/or reducing the signs of skin aging and/or the resultant appearance of aged skin, and/or for preventing and/or reducing the signs of cutaneous stress, wherein said device is capable of transmitting electromagnetic waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 mW/cm2 to skin and a frequency value of between 30 and 90 gigahertz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Virginie PIERRE, David CROUZIER, Michael FOERSTER
  • Publication number: 20240100775
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for additive manufacturing are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes: coupling a plurality of build platforms to a carrier; forming a plurality of 3D objects on the plurality of build platforms using an additive manufacturing process, where each build platform receives at least one 3D object thereon; removing the plurality of build platforms from the carrier; performing post-processing of the plurality of 3D objects while the 3D objects remain on the respective build platforms; and separating the plurality of 3D objects from the respective build platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Förster-Romswinckel, Robert Gmeiner, Otmar Martl, Oliver Kesel, Bernhard Busetti, Markus Kury, Michael Christopher Cole, Peter Dorfinger, Shawn Stromenger, Viswanath Meenakshisundaram, Lance Robert Pickens
  • Patent number: 11923303
    Abstract: A carrier comprises: a main body made of a material comprising a thermal conductivity of at least 380 W/(m K), wherein the main body comprises a mounting surface for mechanical and thermal connection with a component, wherein the main body comprises a recess which penetrates the main body along a first direction perpendicular to the main extension plane of the main body, an electrically insulating filler is arranged in the recess, which comprises a further recess penetrating the filler along the first direction, an inner wall of the filler surrounding the further recess is provided with an electrically conductive coating to form a via through the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Konrad Wagner, Michael Förster
  • Patent number: 11888097
    Abstract: An optoelectronic component (1) is specified, with at least one radiation-emitting semiconductor chip generating electromagnetic radiation during operation, a coating surrounding the at least one semiconductor chip in lateral directions, a magnetic structure covered by the coating, wherein the magnetic structure enables the component to be identified. Furthermore, a process for the manufacture of such an optoelectronic component is given.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: OSRAM OLED GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Wagner, Daniel Richter, Gunnar Petersen, Nicole Berner, Michael Förster
  • Patent number: 11810845
    Abstract: Carrier with an electrically insulating base material, electrically conductive through-connections and a thermal connection element. The through-connections and the thermal connection element are each completely surrounded by the base material in the lateral direction, the thermal connection element and the through-connections completely penetrating the base material perpendicularly to the main extension plane of the carrier, and the thermal connection element being formed with a material which has a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/(m K).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: OSRAM OLED GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Erich Sorg, Konrad Wagner, Michael Förster, Josef Hirn
  • Patent number: 11540565
    Abstract: Impact-resistant materials and pads are disclosed. An impact-resistant material includes a first elastomer layer having a first density, a second elastomer layer having a second density higher than the first density, a layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material, and a polymer layer. These layers are preferably be arranged in the order in which they are recited. These layers may also be included in an impact-resistant pad configured to be worn by a user. The first elastomer layer is positioned directly adjacent the user when the pad is worn by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Matscitechno Licensing Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster
  • Patent number: 11538969
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises at least one semiconductor chip for generating a primary radiation, and also an optical body disposed optically downstream of the semiconductor chip. A reflector surrounds the optical body laterally all around in a positively locking manner and is configured for reflecting the primary radiation and visible light. The optical body has a base surface facing the semiconductor chip and an exit surface facing away from the semiconductor chip. The optical body tapers in a direction away from the semiconductor chip. A quotient of the base surface and a height of the optical body is between 1 mm and 30 mm inclusive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Osram OLED GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Foerster, Konrad Wagner, Benjamin Schulz, Stefan Morgott, I-Hsin Lin-Lefebvre
  • Publication number: 20220362571
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) comprising at least one housing (2) having a heat source (1), and at least one strand (11, 12) forming a more flexible pad than the housing (2). The strand (11, 12) comprises two layers (14, 19) of heat-conducting material and a layer (18) of phase change material situated between the two layers of heat-conducting material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Aurélien LAMBERT, Michael FOERSTER
  • Publication number: 20220176143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating fibromyalgia and/or one of its symptoms in a human or animal subject, comprising the application of a portable device (10; 100; 1000) for transmitting electromagnetic waves to said human or animal subject, wherein said portable device is capable, when it is affixed at a surface (60), of transmitting waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 mW/cm2 of surface and a frequency value of between 3 and 120 gigahertz, the device being further capable of simultaneously exposing at least 2.5 cm2 of the surface to the waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Laure MINIER, David CROUZIER, Michael FOERSTER
  • Patent number: 11253771
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to helmet padding systems. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell and a spacing pad. The rigid shell is configured to cover a top of a user's head and be worn under a baseball cap. The rigid shell includes an opening formed in an area of the rigid shell opposite the front of the user's head when the rigid shell is worn on the user's head. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The helmet padding system may further include the baseball cap positioned overtop the rigid shell. The baseball cap has a cut-out in a rear portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Matscitechno Licensing Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster
  • Publication number: 20220037263
    Abstract: A carrier comprises: a main body made of a material comprising a thermal conductivity of at least 380 W/(m K), wherein the main body comprises a mounting surface for mechanical and thermal connection with a component, wherein the main body comprises a recess which penetrates the main body along a first direction perpendicular to the main extension plane of the main body, an electrically insulating filler is arranged in the recess, which comprises a further recess penetrating the filler along the first direction, an inner wall of the filler surrounding the further recess is provided with an electrically conductive coating to form a via through the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Konrad WAGNER, Michael FÖRSTER
  • Publication number: 20210358348
    Abstract: A light emitting cell for use as a pixel, the light emitting cell being configured to generate the three primary colors and to form different color tones therewith, comprising: a light emitting front surface, a rear surface, and a substrate arranged between the front and rear surface; a light source carried by the substrate; three luminous sections, comprising a blue luminous section, a light converting red luminous section, and a light converting green luminous section; and a primary color selection device capable of performing a repetitive movement at a certain frequency so that, during this movement, one of the luminous sections is alternately selected as a potential light emitting section, characterized in that the primary color selection device is a single mechanical component that serves to select all three luminous sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Gunnar PETERSEN, Daniel RICHTER, Michael FOERSTER, Nicole BERNER, Konrad WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20210273144
    Abstract: An optoelectronic component (1) is specified, with at least one radiation-emitting semiconductor chip generating electromagnetic radiation during operation, a coating surrounding the at least one semiconductor chip in lateral directions, a magnetic structure covered by the coating, wherein the magnetic structure enables the component to be identified. Furthermore, a process for the manufacture of such an optoelectronic component is given.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Konrad WAGNER, Daniel RICHTER, Gunnar PETERSEN, Nicole BERNER, Michael FÖRSTER
  • Patent number: 10993496
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to helmet padding systems. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell and a spacing pad. The rigid shell includes a body portion and a pair of side portions. The body portion is configured to cover a top of a user's head, and is configured to be worn under a baseball cap. The body portion has a lower front edge between the pair of side portions. The pair of side portions extend downward below the lower front edge of the body portion. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The helmet padding system may further include the baseball cap positioned overtop the rigid shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Matscitechno Licensing Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster
  • Publication number: 20210098666
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises at least one semiconductor chip for generating a primary radiation, and also an optical body disposed optically downstream of the semiconductor chip. A reflector surrounds the optical body laterally all around in a positively locking manner and is configured for reflecting the primary radiation and visible light. The optical body has a base surface facing the semiconductor chip and an exit surface facing away from the semiconductor chip. The optical body tapers in a direction away from the semiconductor chip. A quotient of the base surface and a height of the optical body is between 1 mm and 30 mm inclusive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Michael FOERSTER, Konrad WAGNER, Benjamin SCHULZ, Stefan MORGOTT, l-Hsin LIN-LEFEBVRE
  • Publication number: 20200315282
    Abstract: Protective headbands are disclosed. One protective headband has a padding layer that includes a pair of first portions extending in a first direction along a first axis, a second portion extending in the first direction and spaced from the first axis, and a pair of angled portions connecting between the pair of first portions and the second portion. Another protective headband has a padding layer that includes a pair of first arcuate portions, and a second arcuate portion extending between the pair of first arcuate portions, the second arcuate portion curving in a same direction as the pair of first arcuate portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster
  • Patent number: 10760459
    Abstract: Oil supply system for an internal combustion engine, whereby an internal oil pan is arranged in the internal combustion engine, whereby the oil supply system has an additional external oil reservoir which is arranged outside the internal combustion engine compared to the internal oil pan of the internal combustion engine, whereby a supply line to be connected to the internal combustion engine is provided, which leads to a filling opening of the oil reservoir, and whereby a return line to be connected to the internal combustion engine is provided, through which oil can be returned from the oil reservoir to the internal combustion engine, whereby the return line is connected to the oil reservoir and whereby the oil reservoir has at least one oil tank, whereby a removal opening of the return line is arranged near or in the base of the at least one oil tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: INNIO JENBACHER GMBH & CO OG
    Inventors: Michael Foerster, Alfred Herbert Rangger
  • Publication number: 20200266139
    Abstract: Carrier with an electrically insulating base material, electrically conductive through-connections and a thermal connection element. The through-connections and the thermal connection element are each completely surrounded by the base material in the lateral direction, the thermal connection element and the through-connections completely penetrating the base material perpendicularly to the main extension plane of the carrier, and the thermal connection element being formed with a material which has a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/(m K).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jörg Erich SORG, Konrad WAGNER, Michael FÖRSTER, Josef HIRN
  • Publication number: 20200253822
    Abstract: The invention concerns a portable device for transmitting electromagnetic waves. It is capable, when arranged at a surface, of transmitting waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 milliwatts per square centimeter of surface area and a frequency value of between 3 and 120 gigahertz. The device is, moreover, capable of simultaneously exposing at least 2.5 square centimeters of the surface to the waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves SIBUE, Jacques Husser, Michael Foerster, David Crouzier
  • Patent number: 10716353
    Abstract: Protective headbands are disclosed. One protective headband has a padding layer that includes a pair of first portions extending in a first direction along a first axis, a second portion extending in the first direction and spaced from the first axis, and a pair of angled portions connecting between the pair of first portions and the second portion. Another protective headband has a padding layer that includes a pair of first arcuate portions, and a second arcuate portion extending between the pair of first arcuate portions, the second arcuate portion curving in a same direction as the pair of first arcuate portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Matscitechno Licensing Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster