Patents by Inventor Michael Frei

Michael Frei 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: 20260016429
    Abstract: Advanced methods, apparatuses, and systems are presented for the real-time monitoring and precise control of substances undergoing phase transitions within a vacuum system, in particular, for lyophilization processes. Utilizing sophisticated interfaces, these techniques enable the visualization of phase diagrams depicting the equilibrium conditions of temperature and pressure for distinct substances. Real-time temperature and pressure data are seamlessly integrated and graphically represented on these phase diagrams. Furthermore, the methodology incorporates advanced regression models to accurately estimate mass quantities and employs dynamic environmental control curves for system parameter adjustments. These techniques encompass real-time data analysis, responsive adjustment inputs, intuitive graphical representations that ensure meticulous control and monitoring of phase transitions, thereby optimizing process monitoring and outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Michael FREI, Jonathan FREI, Elizabeth FREI, Bruce FREI, Shane FREI, Cynthia FREI, James FREI, Michael HATCH, Kenneth HATCH
  • Publication number: 20260016226
    Abstract: Advanced methods, apparatuses, and systems are presented for the real-time monitoring and precise control of substances undergoing phase transitions within a vacuum system, in particular, for lyophilization processes. Utilizing sophisticated interfaces, these techniques enable the visualization of phase diagrams depicting the equilibrium conditions of temperature and pressure for distinct substances. Real-time temperature and pressure data are seamlessly integrated and graphically represented on these phase diagrams. Furthermore, the methodology incorporates advanced regression models to accurately estimate mass quantities and employs dynamic environmental control curves for system parameter adjustments. These techniques encompass real-time data analysis, responsive adjustment inputs, intuitive graphical representations that ensure meticulous control and monitoring of phase transitions, thereby optimizing process monitoring and outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Jonathan FREI, Michael FREI, Elizabeth FREI, Bruce FREI, Shane FREI, Cynthia FREI, James FREI, Michael HATCH, Kenneth HATCH
  • Patent number: D689415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Hans-Dieter Futschik, Robert Lesnik, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D689416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Hans-Dieter Futschik, Robert Lesnik, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D727232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventor: Michael Frei
  • Patent number: D747241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Slavche Tanevski, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D747671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Slavche Tanevski, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D751464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Slavche Tanevski, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D773346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Slavche Tanevski, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D827497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Slavche Tanevski, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D828244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Slavche Tanevski, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1002479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Daniel Reist, Hanne Ruoff, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1017501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Uwe Schuller, Gert Stolz, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1018417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Uwe Schuller, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1029689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Bastian Baudy, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1045672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Andreas Rommel, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1072674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Inventors: Gorden Wagener, Achim-Dietrich Badstübner, Robert Lesnik, Thomas Sälzle, Michael Frei, Peter Riedel, Andreas Rommel, Peter Semenov, Jürgen Wiesen
  • Patent number: D1084463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Andreas Rommel, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1096527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Mark Fetherston, Michael Frei, Teckkoun Kim, Robert Lesnik, Peter Semenov, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1102322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Mark Fetherston, Michael Frei, Robert Lesnik, Andreas Rommel, Somvang Sinhsattanak, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener