Patents by Inventor Michael Hiller

Michael Hiller 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: 11913183
    Abstract: A chute control assembly for a snow thrower having a housing, handle, and a chute includes a control mechanism, a connecting mechanism, and a guide mechanism. The control mechanism includes an actuator mechanism that allows an operator to manually control the orientation of the chute from a position spaced apart from the chute. The connecting mechanism transfers rotation of the actuator mechanism to the guide mechanism. The guide mechanism is attached to the chute and rotates and adjust the orientation of the chute in response to rotation of the actuator mechanism in order to change the direction that snow is thrown from the snow thrower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: MTD PRODUCTS INC
    Inventors: Adam Hiller, Michael Wright, Keith Fortlage, Alan Dumitrescu
  • Patent number: 11395799
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing RNA lipoplex particles for delivery of RNA to target tissues after parenteral administration, in particular after intravenous administration, and compositions comprising such RNA lipoplex particles. The present disclosure also relates to methods which allow preparing RNA lipoplex particles in an industrial GMP-compliant manner. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for storing RNA lipoplex particles without substantial loss of the product quality and, in particular, without substantial loss of RNA activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: BioNTech SE
    Inventors: Heinrich Haas, Sebastian Hörner, Isaac Hernan Esparza Borquez, Thomas Michael Hiller, Ferdia Bates
  • Publication number: 20220143069
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing RNA lipoplex particles for delivery of RNA to target tissues after parenteral administration, in particular after intravenous administration, and compositions comprising such RNA lipoplex particles. The present disclosure also relates to methods which allow preparing RNA lipoplex particles in an industrial GMP-compliant manner. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for storing RNA lipoplex particles without substantial loss of the product quality and, in particular, without substantial loss of RNA activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Heinrich HAAS, Sebastian HÖRNER, Thomas Michael HILLER
  • Patent number: 11136203
    Abstract: A material diverter for separating bulk goods includes a housing containing an inlet and at least two outlets, as well a guide element located between the inlet and the outlets that is pivotable about a pivot bearing in order to guide the material flow to one of the outlets. The material diverter further includes a pivot drive for pivoting the guide element, in order to align it between the inlet and one of the outlets. The housing includes a door that can be moved on the housing or removed therefrom. A first bearing element in the pivot bearing is located on the housing, and a second bearing element in the pivot bearing is located on the door. The guide element is received in the first and/or second bearing element such that it can be removed therefrom to facilitate servicing and cleaning of the material diverter and the guide element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Sesotec GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Hiller, Stefan Ertl
  • Publication number: 20210161818
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing RNA lipoplex particles for delivery of RNA to target tissues after parenteral administration, in particular after intravenous administration, and compositions comprising such RNA lipoplex particles. The present disclosure also relates to methods which allow preparing RNA lipoplex particles in an industrial GMP-compliant manner. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for storing RNA lipoplex particles without substantial loss of the product quality and, in particular, without substantial loss of RNA activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Heinrich Haas, Sebastian Hörner, Isaac Hernan Esparza Borquez, Thomas Michael Hiller, Ferdia Bates
  • Publication number: 20210087002
    Abstract: A material diverter for separating bulk goods includes a housing containing an inlet and at least two outlets, as well a guide element located between the inlet and the outlets that is pivotable about a pivot bearing in order to guide the material flow to one of the outlets. The material diverter further includes a pivot drive for pivoting the guide element, in order to align it between the inlet and one of the outlets. The housing includes a door that can be moved on the housing or removed therefrom. A first bearing element in the pivot bearing is located on the housing, and a second bearing element in the pivot bearing is located on the door. The guide element is received in the first and/or second bearing element such that it can be removed therefrom to facilitate servicing and cleaning of the material diverter and the guide element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Sesotec GmbH
    Inventors: Michael HILLER, Stefan ERTL
  • Publication number: 20200246267
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing RNA lipoplex particles for delivery of RNA to target tissues after parenteral administration, in particular after intravenous administration, and compositions comprising such RNA lipoplex particles. The present disclosure also relates to methods which allow preparing RNA lipoplex particles in an industrial GMP-compliant manner. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for storing RNA lipoplex particles without substantial loss of the product quality and, in particular, without substantial loss of RNA activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Heinrich Haas, Sebastian Hörner, Isaac Hernan Esparza Borquez, Thomas Michael Hiller, Ferdia Bates
  • Publication number: 20140335976
    Abstract: A training system for skill development may include a device that includes a casing having an internal housing and an outside surface. A plurality of number displays may be enclosed within the internal housing of the casing. A circuit board may be enclosed within the internal housing of the casing and connected to the plurality of number displays. A power source may be attached to the casing. At least one upper arm comprising an upper arm joint may be attached to the outside surface of the casing. At least one lower arm comprising a lower arm joint may be attached to the outside surface of the casing. A fastening device may be attached to the at least one lower arm. The training system may be placed on a surface and be used to help develop the skill of a person keeping their eyes up while performing a function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Hiller, Leonard Guy Morrow, JR., Randy John Shepler, Paul Edward Seeley
  • Patent number: 8545199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vane pump (1), in particular a regulatable oil pump for a lubricating system, with a pump housing (2) with at least one housing tank (6) and with a vane rotor (11) disposed in the housing tank (6) mounted so that it can be rotated by means of a drive shaft (10) in the pump housing (2) constituting an axis of rotation (23) which provides a mount for vanes (15) in approximately radially extending fitting slots (14). An adjusting ring (27) is provided enclosing the vane rotor (11) and circumferentially bounding pump cells (26) which, by means of a cylindrical internal wall surface (31), can be displaced between a concentric position with respect to the vane rotor (11) and an eccentric position relative thereto, to which pressured is applied by positioning torques caused by the medium pressure and a positioning mechanism (47) in order to regulate a pressure level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: MIBA Sinter Holding GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Johannes Koller, Franz Wimmer, Helmut Buchleitner, Helmut Pamminger, Michael Hiller
  • Publication number: 20100008806
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vane pump (1), in particular a regulatable oil pump for a lubricating system, with a pump housing (2) with at least one housing tank (6) and with a vane rotor (11) disposed in the housing tank (6) mounted so that it can be rotated by means of a drive shaft (10) in the pump housing (2) constituting an axis of rotation (23) which provides a mount for vanes (15) in approximately radially extending fitting slots (14). An adjusting ring (27) is provided enclosing the vane rotor (11) and circumferentially bounding pump cells (26) which, by means of a cylindrical internal wall surface (31), can be displaced between a concentric position with respect to the vane rotor (11) and an eccentric position relative thereto, to which pressured is applied by positioning torques caused by the medium pressure and a positioning mechanism (47) in order to regulate a pressure level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Johannes Koller, Franz Wimmer, Helmut Buchleitner, Helmut Pamminger, Michael Hiller
  • Publication number: 20090276376
    Abstract: The purpose of this patent application is to secure the exclusive right for the expression of diminished value represented as a percentage or decimal equivalent. In the field of automotive valuation there is no way to provide equality between wholesale & retail automobile markets & conflicting values—other than using percentage or decimal equivalent. At the time of this application, there is currently no standardized or truly interchangeable format in which diminished value may be calculated—especially one in which value of diminishment may be calculated using any and all existing wholesale or retail vehicle value sources. This invention will provide consumer protection from any automobile industry professional when their automobile is involved in an incident that would reduce the value of a vehicle. It will also allow for the general public to have access to the same information as any industry professional needing to determine diminished value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: The Diminished Value Guide, LLC
    Inventors: Jan van der Baan, Allen Lipp, Ryan Michael Hiller
  • Publication number: 20090068435
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel thick floor coating that has antistatic properties and contains metal salt solutions in ionic liquids as an antistatic component. Such thick floor coatings are suitable especially for the chemical construction sector and particularly for commercial buildings occupied by the electronics and electrical industry, which are prone to risks caused by electrostatic charges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Krausche Christian, Wai Man Wong, Stefanie Sand, Michael Hiller, Pedro Cavaleiro
  • Patent number: 6602973
    Abstract: A method for producing a one-component sealing and coating compound with a polyurethane base. The method provides a simpler means of production as well as guarantees improved storage stability of the compounds produced, and comprises the following steps: agitating a mixture of poly components and one diisocyanate component to obtain an isocyanate prepolymer with a residual content of monomeric diisocyanate of >2 wt per ct; dispersing pigments and inorganic fillers in the mixture and adding a solvent whilst agitating, the residual content of monomeric diisocyanate reacting with the moisture provided by the fillers so as to obtain a H2O content of <0.01 wt per ct in the reaction mixture; adding a H2O— reactive latent hardener and optionally, at least one catalyst, and airtight packing of the resulting sealing and coating compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Sika Chemie GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Schäfer, Wilko Moroni, Michael Hiller
  • Publication number: 20020156168
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing one-component sealing and coating compounds with a polyurethane base The inventive method provides a simpler means of production as well as guaranteeing improved storage stability of the compounds produced, and comprises the following steps: agitating a mixture of polyol components and one diisocyanate component to obtain an isocyanate prepolymer with a residual content of monomeric diisocyanate of 2 wt per ct; dispersing pigments and inorganic fillers in the mixture and adding a solvent whilst agitating, the residual content of monomeric diisocyanate reacting with the moisture provided by the fillers so as to obtain an H 2 O content of <0.01 wt per ct in the reaction mixture; adding an H 2 O-reactive latent hardener and optionally, at least one catalyst, and airtight packing of the resulting sealing and coating compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: MARTIN SCHAFER, WILKO MORONI, MICHAEL HILLER
  • Patent number: 6077884
    Abstract: A blend of epoxy-amine adducts are useful as emulsifiers of aqueous epoxy resin dispersions comprises (A-1) one or more epoxy-amine adduct(s) obtained by the reaction of (i) one or more aromatic, cycloaliphatic or novolac epoxy compound(s) and (ii) one or more amine-terminated polyalkylene glycol(s) having a molecular weight of from 700-5000 and an ethyleneoxide content of at least 60% by weight in an equivalent ratio of amine-terminated polyalkylene glycol(s) to epoxy compound(s) of from 0.01:1 to 0.9:1; (A-2) one or more epoxy-amine adduct(s) derived from the reaction of (i) one or more aliphatic epoxy compound(s) and (ii) one or more amine-terminated polyalkylene glycol(s) having a molecular weight of from 700-5000 and an ethyleneoxide content of at least 60% by weight in an equivalent ratio of amine-terminated polyalkylene glycol(s) to epoxy compound(s) of from 0.01:1 to 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Sika Chemie GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Hess, Horst Schneider, Michael Hiller
  • Patent number: 5140089
    Abstract: A pasty molding compound, which is reactive only above room temperature and is intended for manufacturing temperature-resistant, elasticized duromer molded components, consists of a dimerized trimethylol propane (melting point 109.degree. C., molecular weight 250, OH number 900) and of 1 to 625 parts by weight (per 100 parts of methylene diphenyldiisocyanate) of low-molecular weight and an isocyanate-limited polyesterpolyol-diisocyanate-prepolymer, prepared from polycaprolactone and an isomeric mixture of the toluenediisocyanate. This masterbatch, which has an NCO excess of up to 15% over the equivalent quantity of the free OH components can be fortified with fillers and is moldable at low pressures. Furthermore, its application as an impregnating agent for glass-fiber mats to be molded is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Firma Carl Freudenberg
    Inventors: Horst Muhlfeld, Gunter Schuhmacher, Michael Hiller, Georg Schloer