Patents by Inventor Michael Kaiser

Michael Kaiser 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: 8601947
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for evaluating control marks on printing materials by an optical sensor connected to a computer, which interprets overshooting of a predefined intensity threshold as it registers the printing material being a line of a printed control mark. The apparatus is distinguished by the fact that the control mark is registered by a color measuring instrument and that the intensity threshold of the optical sensor is calculated by the computer in dependence on the measured color value registered by the color measuring instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Michael Kaiser, Frank Schumann
  • Patent number: 8520255
    Abstract: A method for color measurement of printing materials produced in printing machines includes a first color measurement instrument in the printing machine measuring the color of printing materials, a second color measurement instrument outside the printing machine measuring the color of printing materials produced in the printing machine and a computer communicating with the instruments, storing nominal color values and regulating color in inking units of printing units with the first instrument based on deviations from the stored nominal color values, determined on the printing materials in the printing machine. Printing materials produced by the printing machine are recorded by the second instrument. The second instrument records deviations from an original based on the color measured values determined on printing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventor: Michael Kaiser
  • Patent number: 8182040
    Abstract: A forward tiltable motor vehicle seat having a seat carrier, a seat back and a hinge mounting arranged therebetween. The hinge mounting has an upper hinge arm connected to the seat back and a lower hinge arm hinged to the seat carrier about a forward tilt axis. The hinge mounting comprises a locking device on one seat side and at least one detent bight that is arranged to move together with the upper hinge arm on the other seat side. A movable detent part is provided and comprises at least one detent projection that: cooperates with the detent bight, is normally not engaged with the detent bight, and when the seat back is tilted forward about the forward tilt axis, is at least ready for engagement with the detent bight or engaged therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: C. Rob. Hammerstein GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Müller, Michael Kaiser, Andras Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 8154761
    Abstract: A method for color regulation of reproduction copies of a printing press prints a substrate, which appears dark in a standardized color measurement, with at least one printing ink which is lighter than the substrate. At least one color value of the printing ink is determined from a measured variable, and the color value of the at least one printing ink is regulated with the aid of a fixed reference value of a color locus in the color space which is lighter than the printing ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Werner Huber, Michael Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20120032414
    Abstract: A bicycle frame, particularly a racing bicycle frame, comprises two bars. The bars are connected to a head member for connection to a saddle member. In their frame-side end region, the two bars are formed as a hollow profile. In this region, the two bars have a semicircular cross section so that a common contact face is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Kaiser
  • Patent number: 8063184
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hatim Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, Jr., Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
  • Publication number: 20110104682
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hatim Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, JR., Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
  • Patent number: 7882783
    Abstract: A method for digital imaging of a printing form (10) through application of energy is described, in which a burn-off area (66) is detachably fixed by supporting points (68, 84), supporting points (68, 84) being left in place on the printing form (10) through non-imaging of image spots (112) and in which the burn-off from the burn-off area (66) is detached from the printing form (10) in a cleaning step. A supporting point (68, 84) at a reference point is left in place precisely if the number of image spots (110) to be imaged in a surrounding area (18) of the reference point (12) exceeds a limit value and a boundary area (20) in the surrounding area (18) around the reference point (12) contains only image spots (110) to be imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Michael Kaiser, Ludo Kerz
  • Patent number: 7860587
    Abstract: A display and/or operating device for controlling machines includes a projection device for projecting an image onto a projection area, an acquisition device for scanning the same projection area, and a control computer for controlling the projection device and the acquisition device. The present invention is distinguished by the fact that, by the acquisition device and the control computer, an analysis of the same projection surface can be carried out, and that the content of the image to be projected can be controlled by the control computer as a function of the result of the analysis of the same projection area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Winfried Berg, Volkhard Franke, Dieter Hauck, Michael Kaiser, Manfred Schneider, Bernhard Wagensommer
  • Publication number: 20100245869
    Abstract: A method for color measurement of printing materials produced in printing machines includes a first color measurement instrument in the printing machine measuring the color of printing materials, a second color measurement instrument outside the printing machine measuring the color of printing materials produced in the printing machine and a computer communicating with the instruments, storing nominal color values and regulating color in inking units of printing units with the first instrument based on deviations from the stored nominal color values, determined on the printing materials in the printing machine. Printing materials produced by the printing machine are recorded by the second instrument. The second instrument records deviations from an original based on the color measured values determined on printing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Michael Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20100058944
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for evaluating control marks on printing materials by an optical sensor connected to a computer, which interprets overshooting of a predefined intensity threshold as it registers the printing material being a line of a printed control mark. The apparatus is distinguished by the fact that the control mark is registered by a color measuring instrument and that the intensity threshold of the optical sensor is calculated by the computer in dependence on the measured color value registered by the color measuring instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Kaiser, Frank Schumann
  • Publication number: 20090108658
    Abstract: A forward tiltable motor vehicle seat having a seat carrier, a seat back and a hinge mounting arranged therebetween. The hinge mounting has an upper hinge arm connected to the seat back and a lower hinge arm hinged to the seat carrier about a forward tilt axis. The hinge mounting comprises a locking device on one seat side and at least one detent bight that is arranged to move together with the upper hinge arm on the other seat side. A movable detent part is provided and comprises at least one detent projection that: cooperates with the detent bight, is normally not engaged with the detent bight, and when the seat back is tilted forward about the forward tilt axis, is at least ready for engagement with the detent bight or engaged therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Andreas Muller, Michael Kaiser, Andras Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20080293046
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hatim Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, JR., Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
  • Publication number: 20070292856
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Lyamichev, Michael Kaiser, Natalie Lyamichev, Jeff Hall, James Prudent, Mary Brow
  • Publication number: 20070201065
    Abstract: A method for color regulation of reproduction copies of a printing press prints a substrate, which appears dark in a standardized color measurement, with at least one printing ink which is lighter than the substrate. At least one color value of the printing ink is determined from a measured variable, and the color value of the at least one printing ink is regulated with the aid of a fixed reference value of a color locus in the color space which is lighter than the printing ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Werner Huber, Michael Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20060198964
    Abstract: A method for the inkjet varnishing of a print permits controlled adjustment of the level of gloss. Varnish droplets are ejected onto the surface of the print from the inkjet in a screen or half-dot pattern. Use may be made of a UV varnish which, after the ejection of the varnish droplets, is exposed to short-wave UV radiation, thus starting polymerization of the surface of the UV varnish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20060183207
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Lyamichev, Michael Kaiser, Natasha Lyamicheva
  • Patent number: 7045289
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hatim Allawi, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Michael Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, Jr., Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, WuPo Ma, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, Sarah M. Olson, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniew Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Kevin L. Vedvik, Natalie Lyamichev, Bruce P. Neri
  • Publication number: 20060029507
    Abstract: A Moineau stator includes a tube (10) having lobes (3) arranged in a configuration which is adapted to interact with a rotor and formed through a hydroforming process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Trent Michael Kaiser, Maurice Slack, Daniel Dall'Acqua
  • Publication number: 20060027964
    Abstract: A method of playing a modified chess game wherein the general rules of play are the same as standard chess with the addition of a new rule providing a board which can shift horizontally and/or vertically, adding new possibilities and strategies to the orthodox game of chess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: John Arana, Michael Kaiser-Mistriel