Patents by Inventor Michael Kessler

Michael Kessler 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: 11913514
    Abstract: A torsional vibration damper includes an input side for receiving a torque, an output side for dispensing the torque, an intermediate element arranged for torque transmission between the input side and the output side, an energy storage element supporting the intermediate element such that it can vibrate relative to the input side and the output side, and a roll body. The intermediate element has a transmission path for the roll body. The input side or the output side forms a path side with a counter path that is complementary to the transmission path, and the other of the input side or the output side forms a force side. The roll body is guided in a rotatable manner between the transmission path and the counter path, and the energy storage element connects the force side to the intermediate element for torque transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Häßler, Alain Rusch, Laurent Theriot, Michael Kessler
  • Publication number: 20240052894
    Abstract: A torque limiter for a drive train includes a rotational axis, a first cover disc and a second cover disc, a central disc arranged axially between the cover discs, a first friction lining and a second friction lining, a radially outer connector and a radially inner connector, and a spring element. The first friction lining is for frictionally locking torque transmission between the first cover disc and the central disc, and the second friction lining is for frictionally locking torque transmission between the second cover disc and the central disc. The radially outer connector is permanently connected to the cover discs in a torque-transmitting manner, and the radially inner connector is permanently connected to the central disc in a torque-transmitting manner. The spring element is arranged between the central disc and the first friction lining or the second friction lining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Romain Kaufmann, Alain Rusch, Michael Kessler
  • Patent number: 11873432
    Abstract: Luminescent materials that include a luminescent phosphor compound, articles including a security feature, and methods for producing the luminescent phosphor compounds are provided herein. In an embodiment, a luminescent material includes a medium and luminescent particles. The luminescent particles include a luminescent benzothiazole having a ureido linkage. The luminescent benzothiazole has a peak intensity within a wavelength of from about 555 to about 630 nm in response to excitation with electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength of about 366 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Potrawa, Michael Kessler
  • Patent number: 11833749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a treated object, comprising the steps of: applying a layer of particles to a target area; applying a liquid binder to a selected portion of the layer in accordance with a cross-section of the object, so that the particles in the selected portion are bonded; repeating the steps of applying a layer of particles and applying a binder for a plurality of layers so that the bonded portions of the adjacent layers are bonded to form an object, wherein at least a part of the particles comprises a meltable polymer. A binder which cures by cross-linking is preferably selected as the binder. The obtained object is at least partially contacted with a liquid heated to ?T or with a powder bed heated to ?T in order to obtain the treated object. T represents a temperature of ?25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Dirk Achten, Thomas Buesgen, Roland Wagner, Jonas Kuenzel, Michael Kessler, Bettina Mettmann
  • Publication number: 20230340598
    Abstract: Methods of treating subjects having clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) with T Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Protein 1A (TCL1A) antagonists, and methods of identifying subjects having an increased or decreased risk of developing CHIP are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Jorgenson, Michael Kessler, Amy Damask, Sean O’Keeffe
  • Patent number: 11785913
    Abstract: A mushroom culture of Agaricus bisporus, comprising at least one set of chromosomes as a culture of line J14756-s3, includes a representative culture of the line, which has been deposited under NRRL Accession No. 67317. A method of producing a hybrid mushroom culture of Agaricus bisporus comprising: mating a culture comprising at least one set of chromosomes as a culture of line J14756-s3 with a second homokaryotic line culture. Additionally, mushrooms, parts of the culture and products incorporating the culture of the invention are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SYLVAN AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Kerrigan, Mark Wach, Michelle Schultz, Mark G. Loftus, Michael A. Kessler, William P. Swanik, Anne Rodier, Anica Amini, Sylvie Delbecque, Richard Rucklidge
  • Publication number: 20230265379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a homokaryotic Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach mushroom fungus line culture designated N-s34 and to cultures obtained, descended, or otherwise derived from line N-s34. More particularly, the present invention relates to cultures incorporating at least one set of chromosomes having a genotype present in the genotype of the chromosomes found in line N-s34. The present invention further relates to F1 hybrids, and to a particular F1 hybrid strain, designated LA3782, descended from N-s34. This particular strain indeed displays an excellent yield weight of the harvested crop, especially in the third-flush, and a very good shelf-life of the mushroom products. The invention additionally relates to progeny, lines and strains derived from or descended from, or otherwise developed or obtained from, line N-s34 and from said hybrid strain LA3782. The invention further relates to methods of use of the cultures described hereinabove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Somycel
    Inventors: Aniça AMINI, Sylvie DELBECQUE, Stéphanie BITAUDEAU, Tomasz KUCZMASZEWSKI, Harry HESEN, Mark WACH, Mickael O'ROURKE, Mark LOFTUS, Michelle SCHULTZ, Michael KESSLER
  • Publication number: 20230208115
    Abstract: A cooling system for a medium voltage switchgear includes a conductor, a fluid conduit, and an insulator, wherein, the conductor extends in a longitudinal axis, wherein, the conductor is configured to carry electrical current in the longitudinal axis direction, wherein a first part of the fluid conduit is located around an outer surface of the conductor and extends around the longitudinal axis, wherein, a second part of the fluid conduit is connected to the first part of the fluid conduit and extends substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, wherein the insulator is located around the conductor at the position of the fluid conduit and covers the first part of the fluid conduit, and wherein the cooling system is configured such that a fluid can flow into the second part of the fluid conduit and from the second part of the fluid conduit into the first part of the fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Michael Kessler, Adrian Stadnicki, Oleksandr Sologubenko, Andrzej Rybak, Robby Zitzmann
  • Publication number: 20230178804
    Abstract: A process for producing high purity lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl) imide includes contacting bis(fluorosulfonyl) imide with a lithium salt, followed by purification and drying of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl) imide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Potrawa, Jessica Maurer, Michael Kessler, Christian Werner, Anke Zenker
  • Publication number: 20230160153
    Abstract: A method for providing landscaping materials wherein a predetermined layer of a rubber mulch is placed on a predetermined area of soil and the rubber mulch layer is sprayed with a urethane binder material. Also, there is a method for providing landscaping materials wherein a predetermined area of soil is prepared for treatment and then treated with a weed barrier. Then, a predetermined layer of rubber mulch is applied to the weed barrier treated soil and the rubber mulch layer is sprayed with a urethane binder material. Additional layers of particulate material and binder layer can be applied to the top binder layer in each method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Kessler
  • Publication number: 20230113866
    Abstract: Methods of treating subjects having clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) with lymphocyte antigen 75 (LY75), Cluster of Differentiation 164 (CD164), or Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase 1 (PARP1) inhibitors, and methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing CHIP are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Jorgenson, Michael Kessler, Amy Damask, Sean O'Keeffe, Ryan White, David Glass
  • Publication number: 20230016750
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating subjects having skin cancer or at risk of developing skin cancer, and methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing skin cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Manuel Allen Revez Ferreira, Joshua Backman, Alexander Li, Michael Kessler, Eric Jorgenson, Aris Baras, Goncalo Abecasis
  • Publication number: 20230018694
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus for a medium voltage switchgear includes an evaporator section; a fluid conduit; and a condenser section. The evaporator section surrounds a current carrying contact and is configured such that fluid within the evaporator section can contact an outer surface of the current carrying contact. The evaporator section is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. At least part of the evaporator section is electrically insulating and is connected to the fluid conduit. The fluid conduit is fluidly connected to the condenser section. In use, a working fluid in the evaporator section is heated to a vapor state, the vapor is transferred by the fluid conduit to the condenser section, and the vapor in the condenser section is condensed to the working fluid. The working fluid is passively returned to the evaporator section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Michael Kessler, Adrian Stadnicki, Oleksandr Sologubenko, Olaf Fussbahn, Oliver Claus
  • Publication number: 20220411569
    Abstract: A method for producing an object comprises the step of producing the object by means of an additive manufacturing process from a construction material. The construction material comprises a first polyurethane polymer which has: a weight percentage ratio of O to N of ?2 to ?2.5, determined by elementary analysis; a weight percentage ratio of N to C of ?0.1 to ?0.25, determined by elementary analysis; a full-width at half maximum of the melting peak of ?20 K, determined by dynamic differential scanning calorimetry DSC (2nd heating at heating rate 20 k/min); and a difference between the melting temperature and the recrystallisation temperature of ?5 K and ?100 K, determined by dynamic differential scanning calorimetry DSC (2nd heating) at a heating and cooling rate of 20 K/min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Dirk ACHTEN, Thomas BUESGEN, Mathias MATNER, Bettina METTMANN, Bernd GARSKA, Michael KESSLER, Peter REICHERT, Roland WAGNER, Thomas PRENVEILLE
  • Patent number: 11527873
    Abstract: An inner compartment for medium voltage gas insulated switchgears includes: at least one inner compartment; and a housing. The inner compartment, or in case of several inner compartments, an inner of the inner compartment, or one of the inner compartments, is provided on an inner wall surface thereof at least partially with an insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Dietmar Gentsch, Michael Kessler, Dalibor Kopp, Christian Reuber
  • Publication number: 20220362991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for modifying an object comprising the step of: I) providing an object which is made at least partially of a construction material comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane. The method also comprises the following steps: II) contacting, at least in part, the construction material, for a first predetermined period of time, with a first liquid comprising ?80% by weight, based on the total weight of the first liquid, of a polar aprotic solvent; III) contacting, for a second predetermined period of time, the areas of the construction material that were in contact with the liquid in step II) with a second liquid comprising ?80% by weight, based on the total weight of the second liquid, of a polar protic solvent. Preferably, the first liquid is DMSO or acetone and the second liquid is water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Bettina Mettmann, Thomas Buesgen, Michael Kessler
  • Patent number: 11472101
    Abstract: A process is described for producing a three dimensional structure, the process including the following steps a) applying of at least a first material M1 onto a substrate to build a first layer L1 on the substrate; b) layering of at least one further layer Ly of the first material M1 or of a further material Mx onto the first layer L1, wherein the at least one further layer Ly covers the first layer L1 and/or previous layer Ly?1 at least partially to build a precursor of the three dimensional structure; c) curing the precursor to achieve the three dimensional structure; wherein at least one of the materials M1 or Mx provides a Mooney viscosity of >10 ME at 60° C. and of <200 ME at 100° C. before curing and wherein at least one of the first material Mi or of the further material Mx is a powder. Also, a three dimensional structure is described which is available according to the process according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Dirk Achten, Thomas Büsgen, Dirk Dijkstra, Bettina Mettmann, Levent Akbas, Roland Wagner, Michael Kessler
  • Patent number: 11458671
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an object, comprising the step of producing the object from a construction material by means of an additive manufacturing process, wherein the construction material comprises a plurality of thermoplastic polyurethane materials. The materials differ by at least one mechanical property such as the shore hardness or the elongation at break. The invention also relates to an object obtained according to said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Dirk Achten, Thomas Büsgen, Michael Kessler, Peter Reichert, Roland Wagner, Nicolas Degiorgio, Jonas Kuenzel, Ting Liu
  • Publication number: 20220260132
    Abstract: A torsional vibration damper includes a common axis of rotation extending along an axial direction, an input part, an output part, rotatable relative to the input part in a limited manner with torque transmission, and a ramp system. The ramp system includes an axially displaceable component, a plurality of rolling elements for converting rotation of the input part relative to the output part into an axial shifting of the axially displaceable component, and a plurality of energy storage elements. The plurality of energy storage elements are arranged distributed along a circumferential direction, extend along the axial direction, and are elastically deformable in the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alain Rusch, Martin Häßler, Michael Kessler, Laurent Theriot
  • Patent number: 11400646
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an object, comprising the step of producing the object according to an additive production process from a construction material, wherein the construction material comprises a mixture of a plurality of powdery thermoplastic materials which are different from one another due to at least one mechanical property and at least one thermoplastic material is a thermoplastic polyurethane material. The invention also relates to an object obtained according to said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG
    Inventors: Dirk Achten, Thomas Büsgen, Bettina Mettmann, Michael Kessler, Peter Reichert, Roland Wagner