Patents by Inventor Michael Kunz
Michael Kunz 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: 20210300200Abstract: Charging system for electric vehicles including a backend system and a charging station. The charging station includes a charging control module to control a charging process between a charging point of the charging station and an electric vehicle connectable to the charging point at least based on a configuration data set comprising a charging configuration parameter. The backend system includes a multiplex module connectable to a configuration memory module. The configuration memory module stores a plurality of time dependent configuration data sets. The multiplex module determines a time dependent configuration data set upon receipt of a configuration request message emitted by the charging station based on a time specification of the configuration request message. The multiplexing module is configured to cause a transmitting of the determined configuration data set to the charging station. The charging control module configured to control the charging process based on the received configuration data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: innogy SEInventors: Michael Kunz, Holger Riemenschneider, Srdan Skrbic, Christian Lewandowski
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Patent number: 11091566Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a biopolymer, wherein the biopolymer has a defined average molecular weight, the method comprising lyophylizing a composition comprising the biopolymer with native high molecular weight, optionally purifying and/or isolating the biopolymer; wherein the temperature during the sublimation process is selected to facilitate a controlled and defined degradation of said biopolymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: MEDSKIN SOLUTIONS DR. SUWELACK AGInventors: Michael Kunz, Fabian Kuhlmann, Claudia Elsinghorst
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Publication number: 20210170553Abstract: A sleeve assembly for a shear wrench tool including an output sleeve configured to mate with a nut to facilitate winding of the nut onto a threaded bolt and having a plurality of circumferentially arranged locking features for interlocking with those of a transmission sleeve. A transmission sleeve for transferring torque between the output sleeve and at least one feature of a shear wrench tool transmission section. The transmission sleeve has a first set of circumferentially arranged locking features for interlocking with the locking features of the output sleeve and a second set of circumferentially arranged locking features for cooperating with a locking sleeve. A locking sleeve coupled to the output sleeve in a manner which permits the locking sleeve to rotate between first and second rotational positions relative to the output sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Philipp LIBERA, Rafael GOTTSCHLING, Michael KUNZ
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Publication number: 20210170552Abstract: A shear wrench tool including an electric motor having a motor output shaft, a transmission having a plurality of planetary gear stages and an output section having first and second output sleeves the first output sleeve being configured for mating with a nut and the second output sleeve being configured for mating with a tip of a bolt to be sheared, wherein the electric motor is configured to provide torque via the transmission to the output section for causing the first and second output sleeves to be rotated in opposite directions relative to each other in use, and wherein the electric motor, the transmission and the output section are arranged in an axial sequence one after the other such that the first and second output sleeves circumferentially extend coaxially around the same axis that the motor output shaft and the planetary gear stages rotate about.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Philipp LIBERA, Rafael GOTTSCHLING, Michael KUNZ, Isabell OEFFNER, Stefan SELL
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Publication number: 20210170551Abstract: A shear wrench tool including an electric motor, an output section having first and second output sleeves and a transmission for transferring torque from the motor to the output section wherein in use the output sleeves are caused to be rotated in opposite directions relative to each another, the first output sleeve configured for mating with a nut and the second output sleeve configured for mating with a tip of a bolt to be sheared; the shear wrench tool further comprising an ejection mechanism having a first impact part which is both rotationally and axially movable and which has a first active surface, a second impact part which is rotationally restricted but axially movable and which has a second active surface, the ejection mechanism also having biasing means for urging the first active surface into engagement with the second active surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Philipp LIBERA, Rafael GOTTSCHLING, Michael KUNZ, Tobias HEEP
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Publication number: 20200264032Abstract: A unit for detecting a filling level of a liquid in a container. The unit includes at least one float gauge, which carries at least one permanent magnet, and including at least one switching unit, which is actuatable by the permanent magnet and is fastened in or at the container. It is provided that at least one energizable magnetic device for generating a magnetic field is assigned to the switching unit, which, when sufficiently energized, generates a magnetic field, which actuates the switching unit when the switching unit is functional.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Michael Kunz
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Publication number: 20200216051Abstract: A control device for a vehicle deceleration device of a vehicle including an electronics unit, with the aid of which a time curve of an input variable predefined by a driver of the vehicle with the aid of an actuation of the brake actuating element is evaluatable and the vehicle deceleration device is activatable taking into account the updated input variable and a characteristic curve, which specifies a relationship between the input variable and a setpoint variable with respect to a setpoint vehicle deceleration to be exerted on the vehicle with the aid of the vehicle deceleration device. The electronics unit detects at least one modulation and/or variation of the input variable triggered by the driver and reestablishes at least one subsection of the characteristic curve taking into account the at least one modulation and/or variation of the input variable (xinput) triggered by the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Edith Mannherz, Julian Staack, Michael Kunz, Thomas Bruex
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Patent number: 10683781Abstract: An adjustable camshaft for a valve train of an internal combustion engine may include an inner shaft that is rotatable in an outer shaft, a phase shifter by which the outer shaft and/or the inner shaft are/is adjustable in a phase position formed around an axis of rotation, and a bearing portion for bearing the camshaft, via which the phase shifter can be supplied with a pressurizing medium. The inner shaft may comprise an end on which a screw flange is arranged, and a rotor of the phase shifter may be connected to the screw flange. A free end of the inner shaft comprises a duct that coincides with the axis of rotation for at least partially supplying the phase shifter with a pressurizing medium. The duct may extend at least into the bearing portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Michael Kunz, Bernd Mann, Uwe Dietel, Martin Lehmann
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Publication number: 20200171243Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a mixing nozzle (12) for mixing at least two liquid compositions such as a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The mixing nozzle (10) is configured to be coupled to a body (11) of a multi-component application device (10), in particular to a body (11) of a two-component syringe assembly, for injection of a liquid composition, which body (11) is configured to separately store said at least two solutions. The present invention further relates to a multi-component application device (10) comprising said mixing nozzle (12) and to a kit comprising said mixing nozzle (12) or said application device (10). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method using said application device or said kit, for example for replacing or filling a biological tissue or increasing the volume of a biological tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Franck VILLAIN, Uwe WORTMANN, Norbert KASPERS, Johannes EGGER, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD, Guido POPP, Michael KUNZ, Jonathan MASON
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Patent number: 10556577Abstract: A control device for a brake system of a vehicle includes an electronic device configured to perform a method including determining, taking into account a specified braking of a driver of the vehicle or of an automatic control system of the vehicle, a first item of information regarding a current usability of a hydraulic device of the brake system and a second item of information regarding a current usability of a brake booster of the brake system, which first target portion of a brake pressure increase is to be provided by the hydraulic device, and which second target portion of the brake pressure increase is to be provided by the brake booster, and controlling the hydraulic device and/or the brake booster so that the first target portion of the brake pressure increase is provided by the hydraulic device and the second target portion is provided by the brake booster.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael Kunz, Jochen Feinauer, Stefan Strengert
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Patent number: 10391992Abstract: A braking method is used for a vehicle that has at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. A hydraulically actuatable brake is provided at the front wheel and the rear wheel, and an automatic parking brake is provided at the rear wheel. The braking method enables an optimal brake pressure to be built up as rapidly as possible. In a first step of an initiation phase of the braking method, the front wheel is braked by the hydraulically actuatable brakes and the rear wheel is braked exclusively by the automatic parking brake.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael Kunz, Tobias Putzer
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Patent number: 10393241Abstract: The invention relates to a camshaft, especially for motor vehicle engines, comprising a hollow outer shaft (1) and an inner shaft (2) arranged coaxially in the outer shaft (1) and mounted in such a way that it can rotate in relation to the outer shaft (1). Said camshaft also comprises first cams (3a) arranged on the outer shaft (1) in a rotationally fixed manner, and second cams (3b) that are arranged on the outer shaft (1) and fixed to the inner shaft (2). According to the invention, a supporting element (7) is provided on at least one of the end regions of the inner shaft (2), said supporting element projecting past the outer shaft (1) in the radial direction. An outer peripheral surface (8) of the outer shaft (1) and an associated inwardly facing surface (9) of the supporting element (7) form a radial bearing.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AGInventors: Michael Kunz, Bernd Mann, Markus Melzer, Juergen Meusel
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Patent number: 10358949Abstract: A camshaft may have a bearing shaft configured as a hollow shaft in which an inner shaft is disposed concentrically relative to the bearing shaft. The inner shaft may be twistable relative to the bearing shaft. A first cam segment having a first recess for receiving the bearing shaft may be disposed on the bearing shaft, may be rotatable relative to the bearing shaft, and may be connected in a rotationally fixed and axially fixed manner to the inner shaft. A second cam segment having a second recess for receiving the bearing shaft may be disposed on the bearing shaft. The second cam segment may have at least two cam contours and may be fastened on the bearing shaft so that the second cam segment is rotationally fixed to the bearing shaft and arranged in an axially displaceable manner on the bearing shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AGInventors: Michael Kunz, Martin Lehmann
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Camshaft for the valve drive of an internal combustion engine with a variable valve opening duration
Patent number: 10316705Abstract: A camshaft for a valve drive of an internal combustion engine having a variable valve opening time may include an outer shaft and an inner shaft that extends through the outer shaft, with the inner shaft being held rotatably with respect to the outer shaft. The camshaft may further include a cam having a multiple-piece configuration, comprising a first part cam and a second part cam. Either the first part cam or the second part cam may be connected fixedly to the outer shaft so as to rotate with it, and the other part cam may be connected fixedly to the inner shaft so as to rotate with it. The camshaft may also include a bearing inner ring of a shaft bearing that is held on the outer shaft, with one of two second part cams comprising an axial attachment that forms at least one part of the bearing inner ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AGInventors: Uwe Dietel, Bernd Mann, Michael Kunz, Martin Lehmann -
Patent number: 10309269Abstract: A camshaft adjusting device of a drive, such as a motor vehicle drive, for example, for adjusting a phase position of a cam segment may include a camshaft and a phase shifter that is operatively connected to the camshaft. The camshaft may comprise a shaft segment including an inner shaft and an outer shaft at least partially surrounding the inner shaft. The camshaft adjusting device may further comprise a drive segment for driving the shaft segment and a cam segment that is connected in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner to the outer shaft. The phase shifter may comprise a rotor element and a stator element. A compensating element for compensating for part tolerances between the camshaft and the phase shifter can be disposed at least in sections between the rotor element and the drive segment.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Martin Lehmann, Michael Kunz
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Patent number: 10208632Abstract: An adjustable camshaft may include an outer shaft that is hollow and an inner shaft received in the outer shaft and rotatable in the outer shaft. The inner shaft may include a cavity into which oil can be applied. At least a first radial opening may be configured in the outer shaft and at least a second radial opening may be configured in the inner shaft. Thus oil can flow between the cavity and an outside of the outer shaft during overlap of the first radial opening and the second radial opening. The first radial opening on an inside of the outer shaft may have a greater cross-section than on the outside of the outer shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AGInventors: Marcel Weidauer, Bernd Mann, Uwe Dietel, Juergen Meusel, Michael Kunz, Martin Lehmann
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Publication number: 20180366799Abstract: The invention provides for a fully electrically rechargeable metal-air battery systems and methods of achieving such systems. A rechargeable metal air battery cell may comprise a metal electrode an air electrode, and an aqueous electrolyte separating the metal electrode and the air electrode. In some embodiments, the metal electrode may directly contact the electrolyte and no separator or porous membrane need be provided between the air electrode and the electrolyte. Rechargeable metal air battery cells may be electrically connected to one another through a centrode connection between a metal electrode of a first battery cell and an air electrode of a second battery cell. Air tunnels may be provided between individual metal air battery cells. In some embodiments, an electrolyte flow management system may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Steven Amendola, Lois Johnson, Michael Binder, Michael Kunz, Phillip J. Black, Michael Oster, Stefanie Sharp-Goldman, Tesia Chciuk, Regan Johnson
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Publication number: 20180339051Abstract: The invention relates to a composition suitable for topical application comprising water, dimethyl isosorbide, a polyol and a phenolic or polyphenolic antioxidant. A method for producing a composition according to the invention is also part of the invention, as is a kit for making the composition. Optionally, the phenolic or polyphenolic antioxidant is provided in the form of a lyophilisate for the method and the kit. The use of the composition according to the invention for a treatment by topical application is also within the scope of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: MEDSKIN SOLUTIONS DR. SUWELACK AGInventor: Michael Kunz
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Patent number: 10132202Abstract: An adjustable camshaft can be used in valve drives of internal combustion engines, amongst other places. The adjustable camshaft may include an outer shaft and an inner shaft that is concentric with and rotatably supported in the outer shaft. A cam having a cam bore may be rotatably supported on an outer surface of the outer shaft so as to form a slide bearing gap between the cam and the outer shaft. The cam may be rotatably-fixed to the inner shaft so that the inner shaft and the cam rotate with one another. Furthermore, the adjustable camshaft may include an oil channeling groove disposed beneath the cam in the outer surface of the outer shaft. In many cases, at least one side of the oil channeling groove may be exposed such that it extends beyond the slide bearing gap and the cam.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AGInventors: Bernd Mann, Uwe Dietel, Michael Kunz, Jürgen Meusel, Martin Lehmann
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Patent number: D941995Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Inventors: Norihiko Inoue, Norbert Kaspers, Johannes Egger, Simon Schmitt, Uwe Wortmann, Jonathan Mason, Michael Kunz