Patents by Inventor Michael Kretz

Michael Kretz 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: 20210269070
    Abstract: A method for operating a tractive vehicle and a vehicle combination are disclosed. A tractive vehicle includes a first friction brake device for generating a first stopping braking-force, a traction device for generating a tractive force and a control device for controlling at least the traction device. The method includes a step whereby the traction device is activated if a first undesired kinematic state is detected. Activation of the traction device would take place in such a way that a tractive force, counteracting the first undesired kinematic state, is generated and provided for deceleration to a standstill and/or for holding the tractive vehicle at a standstill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Kretz, Christoph Oertli, Manuel Ayala, Peter Brugger, Peter Christener, Rüdiger Kögel
  • Patent number: 9604654
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for supplying a rail vehicle with electrical energy. One electrical machine is allocated to each of at least two internal combustion engines for generating electrical energy. A common controller is designed to start the internal combustion engines individually as required. At least one pre-heating device is designed to pre-heat the internal combustion engines before a start. A temperature detection device is thermally coupled to the internal combustion engines. The controller is designed, during an operation of one of the internal combustion engines, to start another of the internal combustion engines if, due to cooling of the other internal combustion engine, a temperature of the other internal combustion engine detected by a temperature identifying device reaches or exceeds a temperature threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Bombardier Transportation GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Sonnleitner, Andreas Buchner, Michael Kretz
  • Publication number: 20160075345
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for supplying a rail vehicle with electrical energy. One electrical machine is allocated to each of at least two internal combustion engines for generating electrical energy. A common controller is designed to start the internal combustion engines individually as required. At least one pre-heating device is designed to pre-heat the internal combustion engines before a start. A temperature detection device is thermally coupled to the internal combustion engines. The controller is designed, during an operation of one of the internal combustion engines, to start another of the internal combustion engines if, due to cooling of the other internal combustion engine, a temperature of the other internal combustion engine detected by a temperature identifying device reaches or exceeds a temperature threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION GMBH
    Inventors: Werner Sonnleitner, Andreas Buchner, Michael Kretz
  • Publication number: 20140207181
    Abstract: This acupressure clip is designed to apply single-point pressure to the tragus of the ear to achieve either appetite control or a sense of tranquility. The clip has two opposing wing-shaped finger tabs joined by a reverse-compression band with an integral stop. The band applies pressure to the tragus through the single raised nub of the attached desired pressure head. The integral stop acts to prevent the band from passing the yield point of the material. The finger tabs have ridges to prevent slippage. Each of the interchangeable heads has a specifically molded nub located to activate a single acupressure point on the tragus of the ear for either appetite control or to achieve a sense of tranquility. At the end of the lower finger tab is a compression pad with an embossment to ensure proper fit and backing for the single-point pressure to be applied from the opposing head. The upper splayed pad is designed with a locking raised protrusion to secure and ensure proper location of the desired head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Otto Kretz, John Michael Kretz
  • Publication number: 20100114153
    Abstract: This acupressure clip is designed to apply single-point pressure to the tragus of the ear to achieve either appetite control or a sense of tranquility. The clip has two opposing wing-shaped finger tabs joined by a reverse-compression band with an integral stop. The band applies pressure to the tragus through the single raised nub of the attached desired pressure head. The integral stop acts to prevent the band from passing the yield point of the material. The finger tabs have ridges to prevent slippage. Each of the interchangeable heads has a specifically molded nub located to activate a single acupressure point on the tragus of the ear for either appetite control or to achieve a sense of tranquility. At the end of the lower finger tab is a compression pad with an embossment to ensure proper fit and backing for the single-point pressure to be applied from the opposing head. The upper splayed pad is designed with a locking raised protrusion to secure and ensure proper location of the desired head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: John Michael Kretz, Paul Otto Kretz
  • Patent number: 7263698
    Abstract: Techniques are provided to permit a gradual or phased migration of a computing environment including groups of mobile clients to a new version of an application program such that the unavailability or downtime of any mobile client is minimized. In one general aspect, the techniques permit a mobile client to connect with an application server of the corresponding version for synchronization whether the mobile client is operating on the starting-version or the new or target-version of the application program and migrates the data between the two versions of the application program. A migration bridge between the starting-version and the target-version of the application program synchronizes the data in the two versions of the application program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: SAP Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Wildhagen, Michael Kretz, Jörg Kessler, Prasad Kompalli, Heinz Pauly
  • Patent number: 7171432
    Abstract: Techniques are provided to permit a gradual or phased migration of a computing environment including groups of mobile clients to a new version of an application program such that the unavailability or downtime of any mobile client is minimized. In one general aspect, the techniques permit a mobile client to connect with an application server of the corresponding version for synchronization whether the mobile client is operating on the starting-version or the new or target-version of the application program and migrates the data between the two versions of the application program. A migration bridge between the starting-version and the target-version of the application program synchronizes the data in the two versions of the application program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: SAP Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Wildhagen, Michael Kretz, Jörg Kessler, Heinz Pauly, Prasad Kompalli
  • Publication number: 20040044998
    Abstract: Techniques are provided to permit a gradual or phased migration of a computing environment including groups of mobile clients to a new version of an application program such that the unavailability or downtime of any mobile client is minimized. In one general aspect, the techniques permit a mobile client to connect with an application server of the corresponding version for synchronization whether the mobile client is operating on the starting-version or the new or target-version of the application program and migrates the data between the two versions of the application program. A migration bridge between the starting-version and the target-version of the application program synchronizes the data in the two versions of the application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Andreas Wildhagen, Michael Kretz, Jorg Kessler, Prasad Kompalli, Heinz Pauly
  • Publication number: 20040044703
    Abstract: Techniques are provided to permit a gradual or phased migration of a computing environment including groups of mobile clients to a new version of an application program such that the unavailability or downtime of any mobile client is minimized. In one general aspect, the techniques permit a mobile client to connect with an application server of the corresponding version for synchronization whether the mobile client is operating on the starting-version or the new or target-version of the application program and migrates the data between the two versions of the application program. A migration bridge between the starting-version and the target-version of the application program synchronizes the data in the two versions of the application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Andreas Wildhagen, Michael Kretz, Jorg Kessler, Heinz Pauly, Prasad Kompalli