Patents by Inventor Michael Koch

Michael Koch 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).

  • Publication number: 20060153019
    Abstract: A module for reading a data carrier, with a processor arrangement and a memory arrangement,—wherein the module is designed for incorporation in a data processing device, and—wherein the processor arrangement is designed for storing an identification information associated with the data carrier and at least a start information in the memory arrangement when the reading of the data carrier is interrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Andreas Lotz, Michael Koch
  • Publication number: 20060156051
    Abstract: A module for reading a data carrier, with a processor arrangement and a memory arrangement, • wherein the module is designed for incorporation in a data processing device, • wherein the data carrier comprises data sequences and information on the data sequences, and the data sequences are stored in a directory structure with a root directory and at least one subdirectory, and • wherein the processor arrangement is designed for—writing the information about a first subset of the data sequences present in the root directory into a first directory of the memory arrangement, and—writing the information about at least a second subset of the data sequences present in a subdirectory of the data carrier into a second directory of the memory arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Lotz, Michael Koch
  • Patent number: 7059611
    Abstract: In order to improve the fit and the sealing effect of a sealing arrangement which is intended to seal a gap (2) between two components (3, 4), which can be moved relative to each other, and an edge of an opening (5) which is to be closed, wherein a grip rail (10), to which a holding region (14) of a profile (15) can be positively latched, can be fixed to a first one (3) of the components, wherein a sealing region (16) of the profile (15) which cooperates in a sealing manner with a second one (4) of the components is attached to the holding region (14), the said sealing region (16) is disposed laterally offset with respect to the grip rail (10) towards an inner side (7) of the gap, wherein the resultant force (17) of a deformation force which acts upon the sealing region (16) runs at least approximately through the grip rail (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Meteor Gummiwerke K.H. Badje GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Burkhard Ahlers, Michael Koch, Edgar Mumme
  • Patent number: 7060861
    Abstract: In a process for the catalytic hydrogenation of a polymethylolalkanal or a monomethylolalkanal of the formula (I) where R may be identical or different and are each a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, an aryl or arylalkyl group having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms or a methylol group, in the presence of a copper-containing catalyst, the hydrogenation feed comprising the polymethylolalkanal or monomethylolalkanal has a total content of metal ions of groups 3 to 14 of the Periodic Table of the Element of up to 5 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Matthias Dernbach, Michael Koch, Gerhard Schulz, Hagen Weigl, Steffen Maas
  • Patent number: 7044059
    Abstract: A device for cooling printing stock and printing units by refrigerated air blast at sheet-fed rotary printing presses. It is an object of the invention to provide a method and a device, which require little energy and space and, at the same time, ensure that the printing stock and the printing press are protected against harmful effects of temperature. Pursuant to the invention, this objective is accomplished owing to the fact that the refrigerated air blast, after contact with the surface of a sheet-guiding cylinder (2) of at least one pneumatic sheet-guiding device (12, 13, 14; 15, 16; 17, 18, 19), is recycled at least partially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Tilo Steinborn
  • Patent number: 7041847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning crude terephthalic acid by means of catalytic, hydrogenating aftertreatment using a catalyst material containing at least one hydrogenation metal applied to a carbon carrier consisting of carbon fibres. The invention also relates to a catalyst consisting of the at least one catalyst material containing the at least one hydrogenation metal applied to the carbon fibres, the BET surface of the carbon carrier being <500 m2/g, and a monolithic catalyst consisting of said at least one catalyst material containing the at least one hydrogenation material applied to the carbon fibres, and at least one support element or skeleton element which differs from the catalyst material and is connected to the same, said element mechanically supporting the catalyst material and maintaining the same in a monolithic form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Mathias Haake, Ekkehard Schwab, Michael Koch, Hans-Joachim Müller, Manfred Stroezel, Hermann Petersen, Peter Schreyer
  • Publication number: 20060055188
    Abstract: The invention relates to a load-receiving device, particularly a stop point (10) for handling movable parts such as tower segments of a wind power station. Said load-receiving device comprises a load-receiving plate (16) that extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis (14) and is provided with grip-through points (30) which are located along the two opposite longitudinal sides (18) thereof and through which at least one fastening means (32) engages for fixing the load-receiving plate (16) to the movable part. The inventive load-receiving device further comprises a U-shaped hoisting means (34) that engages with a hoisting mechanism and can be swiveled back and forth about a first axis (pivot axis 36) while being mounted so as to be rotatable relative to the load-receiving plate (16) about a second axis (axis of rotation 38) running perpendicular to the first axis (36) by means of a rotating part (40) which is connected to the load receiving plate (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Koch
  • Patent number: 6983696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for cooling material to be printed and printing machine elements at sheet-fed rotary printing machines by means of cooled compressed air. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus which requires little space, is able to cool effectively the material to be printed as well as the machine elements, which are undesirably heated by the dryers. Pursuant to the present invention, this objective is accomplished by providing an apparatus wherein cooled, compressed air is supplied over one or more sheet-guiding devices for guiding the sheets pneumatically along the sheet-guiding path, and a cooling device is disposed in the cross section of flow of the compressed air or the sheet-guiding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Koenig & Bauer AG
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Tilo Steinborn
  • Publication number: 20050260727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystals of a protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase, to processes for preparing crystals of a protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase, to processes for determining the structure of protoporphyrinogen IX oxidases alone or complexed with a ligand, and to processes for identifying ligands of the mitochondrial protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase, which may be used as herbicides. The present invention also relates to the use of the crystal structure described here of the Nicotiana tabacum mitochondrial protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase for generating protein models of related enzymes and to the identification of inhibitors of related proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Jorg Freigang, Michael Koch, Constanze Breithaupt, Reiner Kiefersauer, Albrecht Messerschmidt, Robert Huber
  • Patent number: 6942225
    Abstract: A seal to seal a gap between two cooperating components is disclosed. The seal includes a grip rail attachable to the first component. The grip rail has opposite edge portions to which multiple latching regions are attached. A base having opposite sides is positioned adjacent to the grip rail. Multiple counter latching regions that engage with the latching regions are positioned along one side of the base. A sealing profile adapted to engage the second component is mounted on the other side of the base. A first sealing lip is formed along one counter latching region, and a second sealing lip is formed on the sealing profile. Both sealing lips project outwardly for engagement with the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Meteor Gummiwerke K. H. Badje GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Martin Gentemann, Michael Koch
  • Patent number: 6939124
    Abstract: The closing unit of a three-plate injection-molding machine comprises a die plate (1), a movable mold-clamping plate (2) and an end plate (3). Therein the die plate (1) and the end plate (3) are connected to one another via tie bars (4) on which the movable mold-clamping plate (2) is displaceably guided, and a toggle-lever arrangement (5), on which a drive unit (6) acts is provided between the end plate (3) and the movable mold-clamping plate (2). An encasing element (13) of variable length extends between the end plate (3) and the movable mold-clamping plate (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Ferromatik Milacron Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Kai Grundmann
  • Patent number: 6914164
    Abstract: A method for removing trialkyl ammonium formate from a methylol alkanes obtained by condensation of formaldehyde with a higher aldehyde. The invention is characterized in that trialkyl ammonium formate is decomposed at a high temperature using catalysts containing at least one metal from groups 8-12 of the classification of elements in the presence of gas containing hydrogen. The method makes it possible to separate trialkyl ammonium formate according to the organic Cannizzaro method and according to the hydrogenation method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: BASF AG
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Alexander Wartini, Tilman Sirch, Matthias Dernbach
  • Publication number: 20050115432
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling printing stock and printing units by means of refrigerated air blast at sheet-fed rotary printing presses. It is an object of the invention to provide a method and a device, which require little energy and space and, at the same time, ensure that the printing stock and the printing press are protected against harmful effects of temperature. Pursuant to the invention, this objective is accomplished owing to the fact that the refrigerated air blast, after contact with the surface of a sheet-guiding cylinder (2) of at least one pneumatic sheet-guiding device (12, 13, 14; 15, 16; 17, 18, 19), is recycled at least partially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Tilo Steinborn
  • Patent number: 6886869
    Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a mounting plate that carries a locking hook. The locking hook is pivotal with respect to the mounting plate and may be pivoted from an unlocked position to a locked position. A motor is in communication with a locking hook, and is capable of causing the locking hook to be pivoted to the locked position. The locking mechanism may be opened by use of an electronic key, and may contain electronics capable of recording the date and time a particular key was used to open the locking mechanism. Also, the locking mechanism may be capable of being locked without the use of the motor when the motor is disabled due to power disruption or other circumstances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Richard A. Martinez, Brian Lee Hahn, Mitch Mlynarczyk, Michael Koch, Robert Brewczynski, Claudia Juliana Bevilacqua, Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Brock Robinson, John Payson
  • Patent number: 6840563
    Abstract: In a cover plate arrangement in a motor vehicle including a cover plate comprising at least a section with a metallic support plate structure which section is coupled to a component of the motor vehicle so as to be movable relative thereto the metallic support structure is electrically insulated with respect to any adjacent components of the motor vehicle for use as an antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: CTS Farhrzeug-Dachsystems GmbH
    Inventors: Corinna Fuchs, Michael Koch
  • Publication number: 20040254408
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polymethylol compounds of formula (I), in which R represents a further methylol group or an alkyl group with between 1 and 22 C atoms or an aryl or alkyl aryl group with between 6 and 22 C atoms, by condensating aldehydes with between 2 and 24 C atoms with formaldehyde, using tertiary amines as catalysts, with a view to obtaining compounds of formula (II), in which R has the meaning assigned to it above. The invention further relates to a process for hydrogenating polymethylol compounds by condensation in stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Alexander Wartini, Tilman Sirch, Matthias Dernbach
  • Publication number: 20040202228
    Abstract: A Node-B/base station receiver comprises at least one antenna for receiving signals. Each finger of a pool of reconfigurable Rake fingers recovers a multipath component of a user and is assigned a code of the user, a code phase of the multipath component and an antenna of the at least one antenna. An antenna/Rake finger pool interface provides each finger of the Rake pool an output of the antenna assigned to that Rake finger. A combiner combines the recovered multipath components for a user to produce data of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: InterDigital Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John David Kaewell, Timothy Berghuis, Jan Meyer, Peter Bohnhoff, Alexander Reznik, Edward Hepler, Michael Koch, William C. Hackett, David S. Bass, Clyde N. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20040191360
    Abstract: The closing unit of a three-plate injection-molding machine comprises a die plate (1), a movable mold-clamping plate (2) and an end plate (3). Therein the die plate (1) and the end plate (3) are connected to one another via tie bars (4) on which the movable mold-clamping plate (2) is displaceably guided, and a toggle-lever arrangement (5), on which a drive unit (6) acts is provided between the end plate (3) and the movable mold-clamping plate (2). An encasing element (13) of variable length extends between the end plate (3) and the movable mold-clamping plate (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Kai Grundmann
  • Patent number: D511080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Koch, Truong Quy-Nam, Daniel Brogli
  • Patent number: D524453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Eku AG
    Inventor: Michael Koch