Patents by Inventor Michael Heinrich
Michael Heinrich 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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Publication number: 20240088087Abstract: An electronic device with a multi-layer contact and a system is disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first electrode terminal located on a first surface and a second surface electrode terminal located on a second surface, the first surface being opposite to the second surface, an electrical contact layer disposed directly on the first electrode terminal, a functional layer directly disposed on the electrical contact layer, an adhesion layer directly disposed on the functional layer, a solder layer directly disposed on the adhesion layer; and a protection layer directly disposed on the solder layer, wherein the semiconductor device is a power semiconductor device configured to provide a vertical current flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Alexander HEINRICH, Michael JUERSS, Konrad ROESL, Oliver EICHINGER, Kok Chai GOH, Tobias SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20240074529Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
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Patent number: 11345978Abstract: A system for recovering rare earth elements from coal ash includes a leaching reactor, an ash dryer downstream of the leaching reactor, and a roaster downstream of the ash dryer that is cooperatively connected to both the leaching reactor and the ash dryer. Coal ash is mixed with an acid stream such that rare earth elements present in the coal ash are dissolved in the acid stream, thereby creating (i) a leachate containing the rare earth elements and (ii) leached ash. The leachate is heated to obtain acid vapor and an acid-soluble rare earth concentrate. Mixing of the coal ash with the acid stream can occur in a leaching reactor and heating of the leachate can occur in a roaster. The acid-soluble rare earth concentrate can be fed to a hydrometallurgical process to separate and purify the rare earth elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Patent number: 11279988Abstract: Methods of recovering rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, or lithium from coal are described. The coal is dissolved in a first solvent to dissolve organic material in the coal and create a slurry containing coal ash enriched with rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, or lithium. The enriched coal ash is separated from the first solvent. Residual organic material is removed from the coal ash. The rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, or lithium can then be recovered from the coal ash. The coal ash is mixed with an acid stream that dissolves the rare earth elements, thereby creating (i) a leachate containing the rare earth elements and (ii) leached ash. The leachate is heated to obtain acid vapor and an acid-soluble rare earth concentrate. The acid-soluble rare earth concentrate can be fed to a hydrometallurgical process to separate and purify the rare earth elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Publication number: 20200374579Abstract: An audio system may receive a media stream, via a first wireless connection, in an analog format. The audio system may digitize the media stream, as received via the first wireless connection, to provide a first sub-stream. The audio system may receive a media stream, via a second wireless connection, in a digital format. The media stream from the second wireless connection may be a second sub-stream. The audio system may compare at least one reproduction characteristic of the first sub-stream and the second sub-stream. The audio system may adjust at least one further reproduction characteristic of the second sub-stream based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Yao H. Kuo, Michael Heinrich Zahm, James E. Brewer, Christopher John Barranger
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Patent number: 10844460Abstract: A method of making a zeolite comprises: adding a zeolite seed to a leach solution containing silicon and aluminum; and heating the leach solution to obtain the zeolite. The leach solution can be made by mixing coal ash with a basic stream, thereby creating (i) a leach solution containing silicon and aluminum, and (ii) leached ash; and separating the leach solution from the leached ash.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Publication number: 20200147466Abstract: People love fun fast paced family friendly party games having elements of skill and luck allowing everyone to get in on the fun. Fast paced game play can be a more hygienic alternative to beer pong with the receptacle target being portable, lightweight, durable, compactly storable, placeable for instance onto a table or a truck tailgate. Embodiments can be used as amusement games with players stacking game pieces on or tossing game pieces towards a receptacle target. Innovative elegant designs brings out the natural beauty of wood or other stylistic materials in a fun functional manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventor: Michael Heinrich
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Patent number: 10626482Abstract: A system for recovering rare earth elements from coal ash includes a leaching reactor, an ash dryer downstream of the leaching reactor, and a roaster downstream of the ash dryer that is cooperatively connected to both the leaching reactor and the ash dryer. Coal ash is mixed with an acid stream such that rare earth elements present in the coal ash are dissolved in the acid stream, thereby creating (i) a leachate containing the rare earth elements and (ii) leached ash. The leachate is heated to obtain acid vapor and an acid-soluble rare earth concentrate. Mixing of the coal ash with the acid stream can occur in a leaching reactor and heating of the leachate can occur in a roaster. The acid-soluble rare earth concentrate can be fed to a hydrometallurgical process to separate and purify the rare earth elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Publication number: 20200002785Abstract: Methods of recovering rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, or lithium from coal are described. The coal is dissolved in a first solvent to dissolve organic material in the coal and create a slurry containing coal ash enriched with rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, or lithium. The enriched coal ash is separated from the first solvent. Residual organic material is removed from the coal ash. The rare earth elements, vanadium, cobalt, or lithium can then be recovered from the coal ash. The coal ash is mixed with an acid stream that dissolves the rare earth elements, thereby creating (i) a leachate containing the rare earth elements and (ii) leached ash. The leachate is heated to obtain acid vapor and an acid-soluble rare earth concentrate. The acid-soluble rare earth concentrate can be fed to a hydrometallurgical process to separate and purify the rare earth elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumendo
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Publication number: 20200002784Abstract: A system for recovering rare earth elements from coal ash includes a leaching reactor, an ash dryer downstream of the leaching reactor, and a roaster downstream of the ash dryer that is cooperatively connected to both the leaching reactor and the ash dryer. Coal ash is mixed with an acid stream such that rare earth elements present in the coal ash are dissolved in the acid stream, thereby creating (i) a leachate containing the rare earth elements and (ii) leached ash. The leachate is heated to obtain acid vapor and an acid-soluble rare earth concentrate. Mixing of the coal ash with the acid stream can occur in a leaching reactor and heating of the leachate can occur in a roaster. The acid-soluble rare earth concentrate can be fed to a hydrometallurgical process to separate and purify the rare earth elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Publication number: 20190368004Abstract: A method of making a zeolite comprises: adding a zeolite seed to a leach solution containing silicon and aluminum; and heating the leach solution to obtain the zeolite. The leach solution can be made by mixing coal ash with a basic stream, thereby creating (i) a leach solution containing silicon and aluminum, and (ii) leached ash; and separating the leach solution from the leached ash.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Patent number: 10401052Abstract: Disclosed is an air vent for mounting directly to an exterior wall of a structure to allow air flow from an interior space of the structure to the ambient environment. The air vent comprises a body comprising an opening and a siding portion disposed below the opening. The air vent further comprises a first siding piece secured to the siding portion that is substantially similar to the siding of the exterior wall. The air vent further comprises a damper moveably engaged with the body between a closed position where the damper blocks air flow thru the opening and an open position where the damper allows air flow thru the opening. The air vent further comprises a second siding piece secured to the damper that is substantially similar to and overlaps the first siding piece in the closed position. Unlike conventional devices, the air vent of the present invention blends into the siding on the exterior wall increasing the aesthetic appearance of the siding.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventor: Michael Heinrichs
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Publication number: 20180356122Abstract: Disclosed is an air vent for mounting directly to an exterior wall of a structure to allow air flow from an interior space of the structure to the ambient environment. The air vent comprises a body comprising an opening and a siding portion disposed below the opening. The air vent further comprises a first siding piece secured to the siding portion that is substantially similar to the siding of the exterior wall. The air vent further comprises a damper moveably engaged with the body between a closed position where the damper blocks air flow thru the opening and an open position where the damper allows air flow thru the opening. The air vent further comprises a second siding piece secured to the damper that is substantially similar to and overlaps the first siding piece in the closed position. Unlike conventional devices, the air vent of the present invention blends into the siding on the exterior wall increasing the aesthetic appearance of the siding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventor: Michael Heinrichs
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Patent number: 10054331Abstract: Disclosed is an air vent for mounting directly to an exterior wall of a structure to allow air flow from an interior space of the structure to the ambient environment. The air vent comprises a body comprising an opening and a siding portion disposed below the opening. The air vent further comprises a first siding piece secured to the siding portion that is substantially similar to the siding of the exterior wall. The air vent further comprises a damper moveably engaged with the body between a closed position where the damper blocks air flow thru the opening and an open position where the damper allows air flow thru the opening. The air vent further comprises a second siding piece secured to the damper that is substantially similar to and overlaps the first siding piece in the closed position. Unlike conventional devices, the air vent of the present invention blends into the siding on the exterior wall increasing the aesthetic appearance of the siding.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Michael Heinrichs
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Patent number: 10011196Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat bottom adapted to mount to a vehicle. The seat assembly further includes a first seat back pivotally attached to the seat bottom defining a recline angle relative to the seat bottom, and a second seat back pivotally attached to the seat bottom proximate to the first seat back defining a recline angle relative to the seat bottom. A pin is pivotally connected to the second seat back, is sized to be received within a latch mechanism on the first seat back, and is operably connected to the second seat back to pivot to a stowed position when the first seat back is pivoted to a recline angle that is less than the second seat back recline angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: LEAR CorporationInventors: Nizar Freijy, Rahul Deshmukh, Jianliang Ma, ShuYing Xia, YiHua Huang, Michael Heinrich Joop Heyer, Norbert Hertling, Martin Stanner, Stephan Purnhagen
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Publication number: 20180106496Abstract: Disclosed is an air vent for mounting directly to an exterior wall of a structure to allow air flow from an interior space of the structure to the ambient environment. The air vent comprises a body comprising an opening and a siding portion disposed below the opening. The air vent further comprises a first siding piece secured to the siding portion that is substantially similar to the siding of the exterior wall. The air vent further comprises a damper moveably engaged with the body between a closed position where the damper blocks air flow thru the opening and an open position where the damper allows air flow thru the opening. The air vent further comprises a second siding piece secured to the damper that is substantially similar to and overlaps the first siding piece in the closed position. Unlike conventional devices, the air vent of the present invention blends into the siding on the exterior wall increasing the aesthetic appearance of the siding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Michael Heinrichs
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Patent number: 9845970Abstract: Disclosed is an air vent for mounting directly to an exterior wall of a structure to allow air flow from an interior space of the structure to the ambient environment. The air vent comprises a body comprising an opening and a siding portion disposed below the opening. The air vent further comprises a first siding piece secured to the siding portion that is substantially similar to the siding of the exterior wall. The air vent further comprises a damper moveably engaged with the body between a closed position where the damper blocks air flow thru the opening and an open position where the damper allows air flow thru the opening. The air vent further comprises a second siding piece secured to the damper that is substantially similar to and overlaps the first siding piece in the closed position. Unlike conventional devices, the air vent of the present invention blends into the siding on the exterior wall increasing the aesthetic appearance of the siding.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Inventor: Michael Heinrichs
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Publication number: 20170356067Abstract: A system for recovering rare earth elements from coal ash includes a leaching reactor, an ash dryer downstream of the leaching reactor, and a roaster downstream of the ash dryer that is cooperatively connected to both the leaching reactor and the ash dryer. Coal ash is mixed with an acid stream such that rare earth elements present in the coal ash are dissolved in the acid stream, thereby creating (i) a leachate containing the rare earth elements and (ii) leached ash. The leachate is heated to obtain acid vapor and an acid-soluble rare earth concentrate. Mixing of the coal ash with the acid stream can occur in a leaching reactor and heating of the leachate can occur in a roaster. The acid-soluble rare earth concentrate can be fed to a hydrometallurgical process to separate and purify the rare earth elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Rick Peterson, Michael Heinrichs, Vinay V. Gadkari, Rachid Taha, Slawomir Winecki, Darwin Argumedo
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Patent number: D827122Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Inventor: Michael Heinrichs
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Patent number: D993300Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Brainlab AGInventors: Matthias Schmiedbauer, Simon Lauwerier, Audrey Yrieix, Thomas Linke, Carina Eberlein, Michael Heinrich, Elmar Schlereth, Katharina Krenz