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).

  • Publication number: 20210300200
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: innogy SE
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Holger Riemenschneider, Srdan Skrbic, Christian Lewandowski
  • Patent number: 11091566
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: MEDSKIN SOLUTIONS DR. SUWELACK AG
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Fabian Kuhlmann, Claudia Elsinghorst
  • Publication number: 20210170553
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Philipp LIBERA, Rafael GOTTSCHLING, Michael KUNZ
  • Publication number: 20210170552
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Philipp LIBERA, Rafael GOTTSCHLING, Michael KUNZ, Isabell OEFFNER, Stefan SELL
  • Publication number: 20210170551
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Philipp LIBERA, Rafael GOTTSCHLING, Michael KUNZ, Tobias HEEP
  • Publication number: 20200264032
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Kunz
  • Publication number: 20200216051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Edith Mannherz, Julian Staack, Michael Kunz, Thomas Bruex
  • Patent number: 10683781
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG, THYSSENKRUPP AG
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Bernd Mann, Uwe Dietel, Martin Lehmann
  • Publication number: 20200171243
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Franck VILLAIN, Uwe WORTMANN, Norbert KASPERS, Johannes EGGER, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD, Guido POPP, Michael KUNZ, Jonathan MASON
  • Patent number: 10556577
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Jochen Feinauer, Stefan Strengert
  • Patent number: 10391992
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Tobias Putzer
  • Patent number: 10393241
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Bernd Mann, Markus Melzer, Juergen Meusel
  • Patent number: 10358949
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG
    Inventors: Michael Kunz, Martin Lehmann
  • Patent number: 10316705
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG
    Inventors: Uwe Dietel, Bernd Mann, Michael Kunz, Martin Lehmann
  • Patent number: 10309269
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG, THYSSENKRUPP AG
    Inventors: Martin Lehmann, Michael Kunz
  • Patent number: 10208632
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG
    Inventors: Marcel Weidauer, Bernd Mann, Uwe Dietel, Juergen Meusel, Michael Kunz, Martin Lehmann
  • Publication number: 20180366799
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Amendola, Lois Johnson, Michael Binder, Michael Kunz, Phillip J. Black, Michael Oster, Stefanie Sharp-Goldman, Tesia Chciuk, Regan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180339051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: MEDSKIN SOLUTIONS DR. SUWELACK AG
    Inventor: Michael Kunz
  • Patent number: 10132202
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG
    Inventors: Bernd Mann, Uwe Dietel, Michael Kunz, Jürgen Meusel, Martin Lehmann
  • Patent number: D941995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventors: Norihiko Inoue, Norbert Kaspers, Johannes Egger, Simon Schmitt, Uwe Wortmann, Jonathan Mason, Michael Kunz