Patents by Inventor Michael Kraft
Michael Kraft 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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Publication number: 20240110039Abstract: Tetraisopentyl esters of butanetetracarboxylic acid are useful as plasticizers or as part of a plasticizer composition for polymers, A process for the production thereof, plasticizer compositions containing the tetraisopentyl esters of butanetetracarboxylic acid, and plastics compositions containing the tetraisopentyl esters of butanetetracarboxylic acid are also provided,Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbHInventors: Imke Schulz, Michael Woelk-Fährmann, Michael Grass, Stephan Becker, Michael van Eickels, Johannes Kraft
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Publication number: 20240110050Abstract: Tetraisopentyl esters of butanetetracarboxylic acid are useful as plasticizers or as part of a plasticizer composition for polymers. A process for the production thereof, plasticizer compositions containing the tetraisopentyl esters of butanetetracarboxylic acid, and plastics compositions containing the tetraisopentyl esters of butanetetracarboxylic acid are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbHInventors: Johannes KRAFT, Imke Schulz, Michael Grass
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Patent number: 11918989Abstract: The invention provides a process for regenerating a catalyst used for the hydrogenation of an aromatic species, consisting of several steps. First the system is purged with nitrogen, then air is metered in stepwise, and the addition of nitrogen is subsequently ended until only air is present.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbHInventors: Johan Anton, Michael Grass, Johannes Kraft, Thomas Schneider, Grzegorz Ziomek
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Publication number: 20240072280Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for starting a fuel cell stack at temperatures below the freezing point of a reaction product produced during the reaction between an anode-side fuel and a cathode-side fuel. The fuel cell stack comprises a plurality of individual cells having at least one internal cell which is arranged in the stacking direction in the interior of the fuel cell stack and an edge cell which is arranged in the stacking direction at the edge of the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack is connected to a cooling circuit having cooling fluid for cooling the fuel cell stack, which cooling fluid can be conducted through the fuel cell stack by a pump arranged in the cooling circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbHInventors: Dominik BERON, Jürgen KRAFT, Stefan HEMMER, Tobias KRÜGER, Michael GÖTZ
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Publication number: 20240024916Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer multilayer structure, including: a semiconductor layer stack defining a diode, a micro-machined ultrasonic transducer, MUT, layer stack being electrically in series with said diode and comprising a first electrically conductive layer disposed at least partly on the diode, a cavity extending over a region comprising at least a portion of the semiconductor layer stack and the first electrically conductive layer, wherein the MUT layer stack comprises a membrane extending at least partly over said region. The ultrasonic transducer multilayer structure may be used in a sensor apparatus for measuring at least one characteristic of an object. The sensor apparatus is used for medical imaging, such as cardiac imaging, obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal imaging, intravascular imaging, and mammography, or non-destructive testing (NDA), fingerprint sensors, range finders, gesture recognition, ultrasonic haptic feedback, ultrasonic communication or MEMs speakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Michael KRAFT, Robert PUERS, Sina SADEGHPOUR SHAMSABADI
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Patent number: 10853570Abstract: Disclosed herein is a redaction system, method and computer program product. Embodiments of the invention implement an automated redaction system for redacting electronic documents. A redaction system of the invention has a source of electronic documents to be redacted; a source of redaction rules; and a redaction engine coupled to the source of electronic documents and the source of redaction rules. The redaction system is configured to perform operations of the method of the invention by accessing electronic documents to be redacted; accessing redaction rules to be applied when redacting the electronic documents; and redacting the electronic documents in accordance with the redaction rules. In other embodiments of the invention, the electronic documents to be redacted are converted to a common electronic format prior to redaction, and redacted when in the common electronic format.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Teradact Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Matichuk, John Rebstock, Michael Kraft
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Publication number: 20180016755Abstract: A portable pavement system allowing for fast and easy installation of a pavement surface that incorporates individual pieces working together to create a solid, durable, adjustable, reusable, and removable platform for use as a parking or driveway facility, or other uses where such a surface possessing the special qualities described is advantageous.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Michael A. Kraft
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Patent number: 9057662Abstract: A method for operating a tire pressure monitoring unit for monitoring pneumatic tires of a vehicle includes where a pressure measurement is taken at regular intervals using a pressure sensor and the pressure information is transmitted wirelessly at larger intervals by a transmitter. A control unit checks whether a pressure change exceeding a threshold value has occurred, and, if so, pressure measurements are taken at shortened intervals and the transmission activity is increased. The control unit uses a first threshold value for the pressure change in the case of a stationary vehicle and uses a second threshold value, which differs from the first threshold value, for the pressure change in the case of a moving vehicle. The control unit, by evaluating a signal of an acceleration sensor of the tire pressure monitoring unit, establishes whether the first threshold value or the second threshold value is used.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Markus Wagner, Michael Kraft
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Patent number: 8864167Abstract: A gas bag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle. The gas bag arrangement comprising a gas bag package which includes a folded gas bag and a wrapping which at least partly surrounds the folded gas bag, at least one connecting strap for connecting the gas bag to a holding structure of the motor vehicle, wherein the connecting strap is attached to a fastening portion of the gas bag and a deflection device arranged at the wrapping or formed by the wrapping, at which the connecting strap—relative to the condition of the gas bag arrangement as mounted in the vehicle—is deflected in direction of the holding structure. A section of the connecting strap coming from the fastening portion extends up to the deflection device away from the holding structure and at the deflection device again is deflected towards the holding structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Michael Kraft, Rainer Bausenhart, Manfred Schmid, Robert Getz
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Patent number: 8706776Abstract: A design-time status schema model is defined at design-time and includes a core status schema group and an. a status schema model. The status schema model includes a core status schema group and an extended status schema group. The status schema model also includes a precondition included in one of the status schema groups. The precondition identifies how a status affects whether an action included in the other of the status schema groups is to be allowed to be performed at runtime by a data object node instance having the status. Based on a status schema instance, the status of a data object node instance is monitored to determine whether the action is allowed to be performed by the data object node instance. In response to a determination that the action is allowed, enabling the action to be executed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Frank Michael Kraft, Bernhard Thimmel, Uwe Schlarb, Wasim Sadiq
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Publication number: 20140102512Abstract: The invention is a wind resistant celestial tracking apparatus that uses gravitational forces acting on the moving elements of the structure to provide overturning resistance. A molded self curing compound, such as reinforced concrete, is used as the structural material that provides the mass, and thus the gravitational overturning resistance that reduces or eliminates the need for a massive ballasted or dug-in foundation. The combination of these features potentially lowers cost significantly over that of tracking apparatuses found in prior art. The invention is appropriate for use in any celestial tracking application with any number of axes of motion, but is particularly useful in two axis solar energy collection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Charles Jones, Steven Michael Kraft
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Publication number: 20140095013Abstract: A method for operating a tire pressure monitoring unit for monitoring pneumatic tires of a vehicle includes where a pressure measurement is taken at regular intervals using a pressure sensor and the pressure information is transmitted wirelessly at larger intervals by a transmitter. A control unit checks whether a pressure change exceeding a threshold value has occurred, and, if so, pressure measurements are taken at shortened intervals and the transmission activity is increased. The control unit uses a first threshold value for the pressure change in the case of a stationary vehicle and uses a second threshold value, which differs from the first threshold value, for the pressure change in the case of a moving vehicle. The control unit, by evaluating a signal of an acceleration sensor of the tire pressure monitoring unit, establishes whether the first threshold value or the second threshold value is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Huf Hulsbeck & Furst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Markus Wagner, Michael Kraft
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Patent number: 8678428Abstract: An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle is provided. The airbag comprising at least one first and at least one second fastening component to attach the airbag to a vehicle body. The second fastening component is attached in such a way that—in relation to the deflated, flat outspread state of the airbag—it is offset from the first fastening component in a perpendicular direction to the main extension direction of the airbag. A first section of the airbag that stretches to a side of the second fastening component facing away from the first fastening component, is folded by means of a first fold in the form of a rolled fold and a second section of the airbag that extends to a side of the second fastening component facing the first fastening component by means of a second fold different from a rolled fold.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Michael Kraft, Manfred Schmid, Rainer Bausenhart
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Patent number: 8608192Abstract: A side air bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle is provided. The side air bag comprising at least one inflatable chamber, having a first area to protect the head of a vehicle occupant as well as a second area which—referring to the state of the side air bag (in which it is installed in the vehicle and inflated—extends in the direction of the vehicle floor beyond a door parapet which is adjacent to a side window of the vehicle. The chamber is designed in such a way that it tapers off from the first towards the second area.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Michael Kraft, Manfred Schmid, Rainer Bausenhart
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Patent number: 8609977Abstract: The invention is a wind resistant celestial tracking apparatus that uses gravitational forces acting on the moving elements of the structure to provide overturning resistance. A molded self curing compound, such as reinforced concrete, is used as the structural material that provides the mass, and thus the gravitational overturning resistance that reduces or eliminates the need for a massive ballasted or dug-in foundation. The combination of these features potentially lowers cost significantly over that of tracking apparatuses found in prior art. The invention is appropriate for use in any celestial tracking application with any number of axes of motion, but is particularly useful in two axis solar energy collection systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Jason Charles Jones, Steven Michael Kraft
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Patent number: 8522261Abstract: A design-time status schema model describes the progress of a data object through a computing process. The status schema model includes status variables, processing actions and constraints for performing actions. The status schema model also may describe permitted changes to a status variable in response to performing an action. At runtime, the status schema model is used to control processing performed by, or on, an instance of a data object corresponding to the status schema model.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Frank Michael Kraft, Guenter Pecht-Seibert, Klaus Meyer, Bernhard Thimmel, Patrick Josef Bardroff, Gregor Schilberth, Wasim Sadiq
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Patent number: 8504980Abstract: Data changes during transaction processing by a computer system are constrained. An outbound processing sub-component of a first processing component is enabled to change a value of a status variable relating to processing performed on a data object instance by the first processing component. The data object instance includes values for variables and methods capable of being performed by the data object instance. The outbound processing sub-component is configured to trigger subsequent processing steps in a second processing component. The outbound processing sub-component is permitted to change only the status variable and is not permitted to change any other variable.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Frank Michael Kraft, Bernhard Thimmel, Stefan Baeuerle, Robert Getzner
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Patent number: 8459690Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat arrangement comprising a vehicle seat, which comprises at least one inflatable element for protecting a vehicle occupant residing on the vehicle seat. The inflatable element is formed and arranged such that said element expands predominantly in direction towards the vehicle occupant when inflated. The inflatable element is integrated into a backrest of the vehicle seat unfolded or provided with only one fold or a protuberance, wherein the inflatable element is arranged between a cushion of the vehicle seat and a cover of the vehicle seat or inside the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Martin Breuninger, Christian Weyrich, Hans-Peter Sendelbach, Werner Geiselhart, Mirko Korth, Michael Kraft, Edwin Miller
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Patent number: 8448143Abstract: A computer-implemented method of evaluating interactions between processes. The method includes storing a message choreography meta-model that includes an interaction meta class and a constraint meta-class. A user creates a message choreography model between a first process and a second process. The method further includes executing a verification computer program that performs a verification of the message choreography model. The verification includes verifying absence of an inconsumable message.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Sebastian Wieczorek, Andreas Roth, Alin Stefanescu, Anis Charfi, Frank Michael Kraft
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Patent number: 8365200Abstract: A computer system, in which cancellation status models are used. The computer system receives a request to cancel a parent data object node instance and accesses a first cancellation building block that models a first cancellation subprocess for the first type of data object node and that is integrated in a first status schema defined for the first type of data object node. The computer system executes cancellation of the parent data object node instance by accessing data that indicates whether or not a child data object node instance is able to be cancelled and conditioning cancellation of the parent data object node instance on the accessed data indicating that the child data object node instance is able to be cancelled.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Bernhard Thimmel, Frank Michael Kraft, Jacques Duparc