Patents by Inventor Michael Kolb
Michael Kolb 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).
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Patent number: 11918965Abstract: Described herein is a production system including a unit, wherein the unit includes a subunit (1.1) for continuous manufacture of formulations. The subunit includes a combination of a small-volume process mixer and a buffer tank, means of feeding defined amounts of feedstocks into the process mixer, a measurement unit for ascertaining properties of a formulation manufactured in the process mixer, an evaluation unit for determining a deviation of properties of the formulation manufactured in the process mixer from the properties of a predefined target state, and a unit for adjusting the feed of feedstocks in view of the deviations. Also described herein is a process for manufacturing formulations.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBHInventors: Frank Joege, Bernhard Hueser, Ralf Berg, Stefan Groetsch, Jeremy Fouillet, Michael Kolbe, Jan Berg
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Patent number: 11883788Abstract: The present invention relates to a production system for manufacturing of formulations, comprising a unit (1). The unit (1) includes a subunit (1.1) which includes a combination of a process mixer and a buffer tank, means of feeding defined amounts of feedstocks into the process mixer, a measurement unit for ascertaining properties of a part-batch of a formulation manufactured in the process mixer, an evaluation unit for determining a deviation of properties of the part-batches manufactured in the process mixer from the properties of a predefined target state, and a unit for adjusting the feed of feedstocks in view of the deviations. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing formulations.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBHInventors: Frank Joege, Bernhard Hueser, Ralf Berg, Stefan Groetsch, Jeremy Fouillet, Michael Kolbe, Jan Berg
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Publication number: 20230243433Abstract: A directional control valve for handling fluids, such as cooling and/or heating fluids, may be used in a motor vehicle, such as an electrically operated motor vehicle. The directional control value may include: a valve housing defining at least one fluid channel including at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet, and at least one fluid connecting piece adapted to the at least one fluid inlet or fluid outlet. The fluid connecting piece may be positively connected to the valve housing using a bayonet mechanism. The directional control may include a multi-way valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: WOCO Industrietechnik GmbHInventors: Eberhard Geissel, Torsten Hofmann, Martin Hofmann, Michael Kolb, Rita Spomer
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Publication number: 20220235875Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve assembly, comprising a valve chamber, accesses to the valve chamber, the accesses including a first access and a second access, and a movable sealing body assembly comprising at least one sealing portion, wherein at least a portion of the sealing body assembly is magnetic, and wherein at least a portion of the sealing body assembly comprising the at least one sealing portion is located within the valve chamber. Further, the valve assembly comprises at least one sealing surface, wherein each of the at least one sealing surface is configured to complement one of the at least one sealing portion, and wherein each sealing surface comprises an orifice fluidly connected to one of the accesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Michael Kolbe, Thomas Armin Alexander Eichhorn, Michael Wohner, Adolf Saltzinger
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Patent number: 11344856Abstract: Described herein is a modular production system for the production of formulations, the module production system including a first unit for the production of formulations and a second unit for the receipt and removal from storage of piece goods and loading units and for the provision of piece goods. Also described herein is a process for producing formulations using the modular production system.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBHInventors: Frank Joege, Bernhard Hueser, Ralf Berg, Stefan Groetsch, Jeremy Fouillet, Michael Kolbe, Jan Berg
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Publication number: 20220054722Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diffusion device, such as a blood oxygenator or gas exchanger, having improved flow characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Danilo DONATO, Michael KOLB
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Publication number: 20210146323Abstract: The present invention relates to a production system for manufacturing of formulations, comprising a unit (1). The unit (1) includes a subunit (1.1) which includes a combination of a process mixer and a buffer tank, means of feeding defined amounts of feedstocks into the process mixer, a measurement unit for ascertaining properties of a part-batch of a formulation manufactured in the process mixer, an evaluation unit for determining a deviation of properties of the part-batches manufactured in the process mixer from the properties of a predefined target state, and a unit for adjusting the feed of feedstocks in view of the deviations. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Frank Joege, Bernhard Hueser, Ralf Berg, Stefan Groetsch, Jeremy Fouillet, Michael Kolbe, Jan Berg
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Publication number: 20200359481Abstract: An operating circuit has a supply circuit that is connected to a supply voltage and that has a first converter circuit. The supply circuit is connected to a power stage through an intermediate circuit with an energy storage to buffer an intermediate circuit voltage. The power stage has a second converter circuit. The output side of the power stage has the at least one illuminant connected to it. A desired dimming level is specified through a dimming input signal. Depending on the dimming input signal, the power stage is actuated by means of a dimming control signal to adjust the lighting power. The dimming control signal or a signal characterizing the dimming control signal is taken into consideration in the controller of the supply circuit, to keep the intermediate circuit voltage within a specified voltage range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Elmar HINRICHS, Michael KOLB
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Patent number: 10800036Abstract: Robotic control systems and methods may include providing an end effector tool of a robotic device configured to perform a task on a work surface within a worksite coordinate frame. Unintended movement over time of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface and with respect to the worksite coordinate frame may be determined based on image data indicative of the work surface, first location data indicative of a first location of the end effector tool with respect to the worksite coordinate frame, and second location data indicative of a second location of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface. One or more control signals for the robotic device may be adjusted in order to counteract the unintended movements of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface and worksite coordinate frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: X Development LLCInventors: Michael Kolb, Jeff Linnell, Anthony Sean Jules
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Publication number: 20200179887Abstract: Described herein is a production system including a unit, wherein the unit includes a subunit (1.1) for continuous manufacture of formulations. The subunit includes a combination of a small-volume process mixer and a buffer tank, means of feeding defined amounts of feedstocks into the process mixer, a measurement unit for ascertaining properties of a formulation manufactured in the process mixer, an evaluation unit for determining a deviation of properties of the formulation manufactured in the process mixer from the properties of a predefined target state, and a unit for adjusting the feed of feedstocks in view of the deviations. Also described herein is a process for manufacturing formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Frank Joege, Bernhard Hueser, Ralf Berg, Stefan Groetsch, Jeremy Fouillet, Michael Kolbe, Jan Berg
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Publication number: 20200147287Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a hemodialyzer for the purification of blood and use thereof. The hemodialyzer comprises a bundle of hollow fiber membranes, wherein the hollow fiber membranes have an inner diameter (dB) within the range of 168-175 ?m, a fiber wall thickness (?m) within the range of 25-26 ?m, and an effective length (L) within the hemodialyzer within the range of 207-287 mm. The bundle of hollow fiber membranes has a packing density within the range of 57.5-60.0%, and a total membrane surface area (Atot) within the range of from 1.64 to 1.73 m2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Danilo DONATO, Sunny ELOOT, Carina ZWEIGART, Adriana BOSCHETTI-DE-FIERRO, Michael KOLB, Bernd KRAUSE, Markus STORR
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Patent number: 10618165Abstract: Robotic control systems and methods may include providing an end effector tool of a robotic device configured to perform a task on a work surface within a worksite coordinate frame. Unintended movement over time of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface and with respect to the worksite coordinate frame may be determined based on image data indicative of the work surface, first location data indicative of a first location of the end effector tool with respect to the worksite coordinate frame, and second location data indicative of a second location of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface. One or more control signals for the robotic device may be adjusted in order to counteract the unintended movements of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface and worksite coordinate frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: X Development LLCInventors: Michael Kolb, Jeff Linnell, Anthony Sean Jules
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Publication number: 20200094206Abstract: Described herein is a modular production system for the production of formulations, the module production system including a first unit for the production of formulations and a second unit for the receipt and removal from storage of piece goods and loading units and for the provision of piece goods. Also described herein is a process for producing formulations using the modular production system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Frank Joege, Bernhard Hueser, Ralf Berg, Stefan Groetsch, Jeremy Fouillet, Michael Kolbe, Jan Berg
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Patent number: 10444962Abstract: Presented here are systems and methods to enable software applications to display images on irregular screen shapes containing the shape without display functionality. In one embodiment, the shape without display functionality is confined within a bounding shape, which, when subtracted from the irregular screen shape leaves a rectangular area of the screen where the image can be displayed. The area within the bounding shape can be occupied by images provided by the operating system associated with the irregular screen, such as a status bar and/or navigation bar. In another embodiment, the image can be displayed on the full irregular screen, such that the shape without display functionality covers a part of the image. When the occluded part of the image contains a critical object, such as a menu item, a button, etc., the image can be modified to move the critical object out of the area occluded by the shape without display functionality.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Adithya Gajulapally, Michael Kolb, Rebecca Schultz Zavin
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Publication number: 20190150572Abstract: A low-pressure operation conforming membrane for manufacturing an article of footwear includes a perimeter portion having a thickness in a range of 1 to 15 millimeters forming an outer perimeter of the conforming membrane. The conforming membrane also includes a transition portion having a thickness in a range of 1 to 4 millimeters between a first surface and a second surface with the transition portion extending interior to the outer perimeter. The conforming membrane also includes a conforming portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the conforming portion having a thickness in a range of 1 to 4 millimeters. The perimeter portion, the transition portion, and the conforming portion are a unitary construction comprising a common material composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Michael Kolb, Lonnie Ballard, Joseph Johnson, Peter Kim, YoungSam Kim
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Patent number: 10206040Abstract: Certain aspects of the technology disclosed herein include generating a virtual sound field based on data from an ambisonic recording device. The ambisonic device records sound of a surrounding environment using at least four microphones having a tetrahedral orientation. An omnidirectional microphone having an audio-isolated portion can be used to isolate sound from a particular direction. Sound received from the plurality of microphones can be used to generate a virtual sound field. The virtual sound field include a dataset indicating a pressure signal and a plurality of velocity vectors. The ambisonic recording device can include a wide angle camera and generate wide angle video corresponding to the virtual sound field.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael Kolb, Xinrui Jiang, Andrew E. Rubin, Matthew Hershenson, Xiaoyu Miao, Joseph Anthony Tate, Jason Sean Gagne-Keats, David John Evans, V, Rebecca Schultz Zavin
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Publication number: 20190004687Abstract: Presented here are systems and methods to enable software applications to display images on irregular screen shapes containing the shape without display functionality. In one embodiment, the shape without display functionality is confined within a bounding shape, which, when subtracted from the irregular screen shape leaves a rectangular area of the screen where the image can be displayed. The area within the bounding shape can be occupied by images provided by the operating system associated with the irregular screen, such as a status bar and/or navigation bar. In another embodiment, the image can be displayed on the full irregular screen, such that the shape without display functionality covers a part of the image. When the occluded part of the image contains a critical object, such as a menu item, a button, etc., the image can be modified to move the critical object out of the area occluded by the shape without display functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Adithya Gajulapally, Michael Kolb, Rebecca Schultz Zavin
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Patent number: 10144128Abstract: Robotic control systems and methods may include providing an end effector tool of a robotic device configured to perform a task on a work surface within a worksite coordinate frame. Unintended movement over time of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface and with respect to the worksite coordinate frame may be determined based on image data indicative of the work surface, first location data indicative of a first location of the end effector tool with respect to the worksite coordinate frame, and second location data indicative of a second location of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface. One or more control signals for the robotic device may be adjusted in order to counteract the unintended movements of the end effector tool with respect to the work surface and worksite coordinate frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: X Development LLCInventors: Michael Kolb, Jeff Linnell, Anthony Sean Jules
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Patent number: 9996158Abstract: Introduced here are methods and systems to create a relief on an electronic display. In one embodiment, the relief is created by micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) placed above a cover layer of the electronic display. Each MEMS when activated can protrude or depress, thus creating the relief on the electronic display. In another embodiment, the relief is created by a plurality of resistors placed beneath the cover layer. The cover layer is made out of an elastically deformable material that, when heated, expands, thus creating a protrusion on the electronic display. Each resistor when activated heats a section of the cover layer, causing the cover layer to protrude.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: David John Evans, V, Andrew E. Rubin, Xinrui Jiang, Xiaoyu Miao, Joseph Anthony Tate, Matthew Hershenson, Jason Sean Gagne-Keats, Michael Kolb
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Patent number: 9959027Abstract: Presented here are systems and methods to enable software applications to display images on irregular screen shapes containing the shape without display functionality. In one embodiment, the shape without display functionality is confined within a bounding shape, which, when subtracted from the irregular screen shape leaves a rectangular area of the screen where the image can be displayed. The area within the bounding shape can be occupied by images provided by the operating system associated with the irregular screen, such as a status bar and/or navigation bar. In another embodiment, the image can be displayed on the full irregular screen, such that the shape without display functionality covers a part of the image. When the occluded part of the image contains a critical object, such as a menu item, a button, etc., the image can be modified to move the critical object out of the area occluded by the shape without display functionality.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Adithya Gajulapally, Michael Kolb, Rebecca Schultz Zavin