Patents by Inventor Michael Horn

Michael Horn 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: 12668885
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali metal alcoholate solution L1 in an electrolysis cell E which comprises at least one cathode chamber KK, at least one anode chamber KA, and at least one central chamber KM lying therebetween. The interior IKK of the cathode chamber KK is separated from the interior IKM of the central chamber KM by a separating wall W comprising at least one alkali-cation-conductive solid ceramic electrolyte (=“AFK”) F (e.g. NaSICON).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Evonik Operations, GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn, Rüdiger Teufert, Marc Weiner
  • Publication number: 20260138799
    Abstract: The application relates to a coated paper comprising a base paper and at least one coating applied directly or indirectly onto the base paper, wherein the coating comprises a) at least one natural wax and/or at least one carboxylic acid component; and b) at least one natural resin; wherein the permeability of the coated paper for at least one gas is reduced compared to the base paper. Furthermore, the application relates to the coating used for producing the coated paper, the production method, and the packaging produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Applicants: KOEHLER INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY GMBH, TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET DARMSTADT, KOERPERSCHAFT DES OEFFENTLICHEN RECHTS
    Inventors: Timo STALLING, Michael HORN, Nicole RATH, Markus BIESALSKI, Marcel KRAUSSE, Maximilian NAU
  • Patent number: 12577687
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali metal alcoholate solution L1 in an electrolysis cell E which comprises at least one cathode chamber KK, at least one anode chamber KA, and at least one central chamber KM lying therebetween. The interior IKK of the cathode chamber KK is separated from the interior IKM of the central chamber KM by a separating wall W comprising at least one alkali-cation-conductive solid ceramic electrolyte (=“AFK”) F (e.g. NaSICON). F has the surface OF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn, Rüdiger Teufert, Marc Weiner
  • Publication number: 20260058988
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Burns, Michael Horn, Steven Thomas Jackson, William Metcalf, Jason Williams, Gregory Lee Wittel
  • Patent number: 12503783
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali metal alcoholate solution L1 in an electrolysis cell E which comprises at least one cathode chamber KK, at least one anode chamber KA, and at least one central chamber KM lying therebetween. The interior IKK of the cathode chamber KK is separated from the interior IKM of the central chamber KM by a separating wall W comprising at least one alkali-cation-conductive solid ceramic electrolyte (=“AFK”) F (e.g. NaSICON). During the electrolysis process for producing the alkali metal alcoholates with F instead of F?, an improved conductivity is provided, whereby for a constant current density, a lower voltage can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn, Rüdiger Teufert, Marc Weiner
  • Publication number: 20250371156
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan BURNS, Michael HORN, Steven Thomas JACKSON, William METCALF, Jason WILLIAMS, Gregory Lee WITTEL
  • Patent number: 12483588
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Burns, Michael Horn, Steven Thomas Jackson, William Metcalf, Jason Williams, Gregory Lee Wittel
  • Patent number: 12417286
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: SPLUNK Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Burns, Michael Horn, Steven Thomas Jackson, William Metcalf, Jason Williams, Gregory Lee Wittel
  • Patent number: 12393688
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: Splunk Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Burns, Michael Horn, Steven Thomas Jackson, William Metcalf, Jason Williams, Gregory Lee Wittel
  • Patent number: 12358418
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a lighting device for a motor vehicle, wherein the lighting device has at least an exterior lamp and a control device. The exterior lamp has an illuminating area having at least two independently controllable segments each comprising at least one light source, wherein, in at least one dynamic operating mode of the control device, for at least one dynamic group of the segments comprising at least two segments a pseudo-randomized or randomized, temporally variable lighting operation of the segments of the dynamic group takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Werner Thomas, Marc Maier, Christoph Häussinger, Michael Horn, Daniel Ehrlichauf, Stephan Heider, Alexander Becker
  • Publication number: 20250215187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for depolymerising polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”), in which PET is reacted with electrolytically prepared alkali metal glycolate, in particular sodium or potassium glycolate, to form a mixture M1 comprising bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (“BHET”). The method according to the invention is characterised in that BHET accounts for a particularly high proportion of the breakdown products in the mixture M1. As a result, the method according to the invention provides a high yield of BHET, which can be used directly for renewed PET production. The present invention also relates to a method for recycling PET, in which the BHET obtained in the method for depolymerising PET is polymerised again to PET, optionally after further purification from M1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich REINSBERG, Michael HORN, Johannes RUWWE, Marc WEINER
  • Patent number: 12291787
    Abstract: A process can be used for electrochemical preparation of an alkali metal alkoxide solution. The process is performed in an electrolysis cell having three chambers, where the middle chamber is separated from the cathode chamber by a solid-state electrolyte permeable to cations, for example NaSICON, and from the anode chamber by a diffusion barrier, for example a membrane selective for cations or anions. The process solves a problem where a concentration gradient forms in the middle chamber of the electrolysis cell during the electrolysis, which leads to locally lowered pH values and damage to the solid-state electrolyte used. This is prevented where a gas is introduced into the middle chamber during the electrolysis, which results in better mixing of the electrolyte solution in the middle chamber and prevents the formation of a concentration gradient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn
  • Publication number: 20250122634
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali metal alcoholate solution L1 in an electrolysis cell E which comprises at least one cathode chamber KK, at least one anode chamber KA, and at least one central chamber KM lying therebetween. The interior IKK of the cathode chamber KK is separated from the interior IKM of the central chamber KM by a separating wall W comprising at least one alkali-cation-conductive solid ceramic electrolyte (=“AFK”) F (e.g. NaSICON). F has the surface OF. A part OA/MK of the surface OF directly contacts the interior IKM, and a part OKK of the surface OF directly contacts the interior IKK. The surface OA/MK and/or the surface OKK comprises at least one part of a surface OF?. OF? is produced from a pre-treatment step in which F is produced from an AFK F? comprising the surface OF?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich REINSBERG, Michael HORN, Rüdiger TEUFERT, Marc WEINER
  • Patent number: 12157326
    Abstract: Described are colour developers of formula (I) Ar1—NH—CO—NH—C6H4—SO2—O—C6H4—NH—CO—NH—Ar2??(I), a heat-sensitive recording material comprising a carrier substrate and also a heat-sensitive, colour-forming layer containing at least one colour former and at least one phenol-free colour developer, wherein the at least one colour developer is the compound of formula (I), and a method for producing this heat-sensitive recording material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Koehler Innovation & Technology GmBH
    Inventors: Timo Stalling, Michael Horn
  • Publication number: 20240392451
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali metal alcoholate solution L1 in an electrolysis cell E which comprises at least one cathode chamber KK, at least one anode chamber KA, and at least one central chamber KM lying therebetween. The interior IKK of the cathode chamber KK is separated from the interior IKM of the central chamber KM by a separating wall W comprising at least one alkali-cation-conductive solid ceramic electrolyte (=“AFK”) F (e.g. NaSICON). F has the surface OF. A part OA/MK of the surface OF directly contacts the interior IKM, and a part OKK of the surface OF directly contacts the interior IKK. The surface OA/MK and/or the surface OKK comprises at least one part of a surface OF?. OF? is produced from a pre-treatment step in which F is produced from an AFK F? comprising the surface OF?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich REINSBERG, Michael HORN, Rüdiger TEUFERT, Marc WEINER
  • Publication number: 20240384426
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an alkali metal alcoholate solution L1 in an electrolysis cell E which comprises at least one cathode chamber KK, at least one anode chamber KA, and at least one central chamber KM lying therebetween. The interior IKK of the cathode chamber KK is separated from the interior IKM of the central chamber KM by a separating wall W comprising at least one alkali-cation-conductive solid ceramic electrolyte (=“AFK”) F (e.g. NaSICON). F has the surface OF. A part OA/MK of the surface OF directly contacts the interior IKM, and a part OKK of the surface OF directly contacts the interior IKK. The surface OA/MK and/or the surface OKK comprises at least one part of a surface OF?. OF? is produced from a pre-treatment step in which F is produced from an AFK F? comprising the surface OF?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich REINSBERG, Michael HORN, Rüdiger TEUFERT, Marc WEINER
  • Publication number: 20240364733
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Splunk Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan BURNS, Michael HORN, Steven Thomas JACKSON, William METCALF, Jason WILLIAMS, Gregory Lee WITTEL
  • Publication number: 20240352606
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in a first aspect, to a dividing wall W suitable for use in an electrolysis cell E. The dividing wall W comprises a frame element R that forms an edge element RR and a separating element RT. The frame element R comprises two opposite parts R1 and R2, with at least two alkali metal cation-conducting solid-state electrolyte ceramics FA and FB disposed therebetween. The separating element RT lies between alkali metal cation-conducting solid-state electrolyte ceramics encompassed by the dividing wall W and separates these from one another. It is a feature of the invention that the two parts R1 and R2 are secured to one another by at least one securing element BR at the edge element RR and at least one securing element BT at the separating element RT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn, Patrik Stenner, Tobias Stadtmüller, Johannes Ruwwe, Jutta Malter
  • Publication number: 20240344219
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in a first aspect, to an electrolysis cell E comprising a dividing wall W suitable for use in an electrolysis cell E. The dividing wall W encompasses at least two alkali metal cation-conducting solid-state electrolyte ceramics FA and FB separated from one another by at least one separating element T. Compared to the cases according to the prior art in which the dividing wall W encompasses the solid-state electrolyte in one piece, this arrangement is more flexible and the individual ceramics have more degrees of freedom available in order to react to fluctuations in temperature, for example by shrinkage or expansion. This increases stability with respect to mechanical stresses in the ceramic. The electrolysis cell E encompasses a cathode chamber KK divided by the dividing wall W from the adjacent chamber, which is a middle chamber KM of the electrolysis cell E.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn
  • Publication number: 20240337029
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in a first aspect, to an electrolysis cell having three chambers, wherein the middle chamber is separated from the cathode chamber by a solid-state electrolyte permeable to cations, for example NaSICON, and from the anode chamber by a diffusion barrier. The invention is characterized in that the middle chamber comprises internals. The electrolysis cell according to the invention solves the problem that a concentration gradient forms in the middle chamber of the electrolysis cell during the electrolysis, which leads to locally lowered pH values and hence to damage to the solid-state electrolyte. The internals result in vortexing of the electrolyte solution as it flows through the middle chamber during the electrolysis, which prevents the formation of a pH gradient. In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a process for producing an alkali metal alkoxide solution in the electrolysis cell according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Heinrich Reinsberg, Michael Horn, Jörn Klaus Erich Wolf