Patents by Inventor Michael Loeffler

Michael Loeffler 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).

  • Patent number: 12257989
    Abstract: An accumulator piston device having an accumulator piston which, on a circumference of a first shaft portion, has a first guide ring which surrounds the piston shaft and which protrudes radially over an externally dimensionally larger second shaft portion of the piston shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Alexander Bareiss, Juergen Reiner, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20240239325
    Abstract: An accumulator piston device having an accumulator piston which, on a circumference of a first shaft portion, has a first guide ring which surrounds the piston shaft and which protrudes radially over an externally dimensionally larger second shaft portion of the piston shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Alexander Bareiss, Juergen Reiner, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20240207350
    Abstract: Herein described is a combination preparation comprising resveratrol and at least one gingerol, or resveratrol and a combination of gingerols, in addition to pharmaceutical or nutraceutical acceptable adjuvants and additives
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Bernd-Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20230264671
    Abstract: Receptacles for a pressure-change damper and for a throttle are provided, at an offset to each other and at an offset to a receptacle for a hydraulic pump, in opposite sides of a hydraulic block for a hydraulic assembly of a traction control system of a hydraulic vehicle braking system, whereby a greater volume of the pressure-change damper and thus better damping are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20230242086
    Abstract: A hydraulic unit with open-loop and closed-loop control of brake pressure in a brake circuit of an electronically slip-controllable braking system of a motor vehicle includes a pump housing, a motor for driving a brake pressure generator, and an electronic control device for controlling the motor in line with demand. The motor and the control device are disposed on opposite sides of the pump housing, and a shaft bore extending all the way through is formed therebetween, in which shaft bore a motor shaft which can be rotationally driven is disposed. A sealing apparatus seals the shaft bore with respect to an interior of the electronic control device. A sealing apparatus which comprises an insertion seal is disposed on the pump housing in a seal socket and a mechanical preloading force is applied by a preloading apparatus. A method of assembling the hydraulic unit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Dariusz Suarez-Seminario, Thomas Zander, Jennifer Keck, Thomas Kimpel, Peter Pochert, Ingmar Joas, Michael Loeffler, Bert Niggebruegge, Benjamin Heyne, Thilo Stephan, Michael Schlitzkus
  • Patent number: 11646619
    Abstract: An electronically commutated machine, in particular an electronically commutated electric motor is disclosed. To detect an angle of rotation completed by a rotor shaft of the machine or a rotational speed, this rotor shaft is equipped with a signal generator of a sensor device. This latter component has a magnet element, which is fastened on the rotor shaft by way of a holding element. A clamping body is included, which is arranged on the rotor shaft with force fit and onto which the holding element is pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Loeffler, Michael Schlitzkus, Thomas Zander
  • Patent number: 11565678
    Abstract: A cuboid hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system has a lateral face, an opposite lateral face, at least two long sides, a short side, and an opposite short side. All receptacles for solenoid valves of the slip control system are disposed in the lateral face of the hydraulic block. Receptacles for hydraulic accumulators of the slip control system and connecting bores for a master brake cylinder are disposed in the opposite lateral face of the hydraulic block. Receptacles for hydraulic pumps of the slip control system are disposed in the long sides of the hydraulic block. An electric motor for driving the hydraulic pumps is disposed on the short side of the hydraulic block. Connecting bores for wheel brakes are disposed in the opposite short side of the hydraulic block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 11548332
    Abstract: A control device is provided for a wheel-monitoring system of a vehicle which is equipped with vehicle wheels. At least one of the vehicle wheels is equipped with an electronic wheel unit, arranged thereon, for detecting at least one wheel operating parameter of the respective vehicle wheel for transmitting wheel operating data to the control device. The control device makes available an abnormality message in the event of an abnormality which is determined on the basis of the transmitted wheel operating data. The control device also takes into account position data relating to a current position of the vehicle for the determination of the abnormality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Fischer, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 11400904
    Abstract: A pressure medium assembly, in particular for providing and regulating a pressure in a brake circuit of a slip-controllable brake system of a motor vehicle, includes a housing block and an electronic controller. The housing block includes a pump configured to be actuated by a drive motor and a valve, which are actuated by the controller. The controller is secured to an outer face of the housing block and has a device flange that is paired with a housing flange formed on the housing block. The flanges fix the housing block and the controller together. The housing flange protrudes radially outwards relative to a housing block peripheral side facing the housing flange such that the entire upper face of the housing block is available for a controller housing. This configuration additionally allows the use of a printed circuit board which is free of open recesses on the peripheral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 11186038
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a build plate for physically adhering or holding a three-dimensional (3D) object to a build surface and methods for mechanically anchoring the 3D object to the build surface using printing or building materials. In one embodiment, a build plate comprises a plurality of anchor holes spaced throughout a top surface of the first build plate, in which an individual anchor hole comprises a top hole portion and a bottom chamfer hole portion that is larger in size than the top portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John Michael Loeffler, Brandon Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20210328468
    Abstract: An electronically commutated machine, in particular an electronically commutated electric motor is disclosed. To detect an angle of rotation completed by a rotor shaft of the machine or a rotational speed, this rotor shaft is equipped with a signal generator of a sensor device. This latter component has a magnet element, which is fastened on the rotor shaft by way of a holding element. A clamping body is included, which is arranged on the rotor shaft with force fit and onto which the holding element is pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Loeffler, Michael Schlitzkus, Thomas Zander
  • Patent number: 11065923
    Abstract: A wheel unit for a system for transmitting data from the wheel unit to a receiver of a vehicle. The wheel unit is configured for mounting to a wheel of the vehicle, and the wheel unit includes the following: a memory for storing wheel type data related to the type of the wheel at which the wheel unit is mounted; a processor for processing the wheel type data stored in the memory; a transmitter for RF-transmitting data telegrams to a vehicle-mounted receiver. The processor determines an RF power value based on the stored wheel type data, and the transmitter transmits the data telegrams with an RF power based on the determined RF power value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Loeffler, Sylvain Godet, Stephane Dufour
  • Patent number: 11052711
    Abstract: An electronic wheel unit for detecting a tire pressure of a tire of a vehicle wheel, for storing tire information of the tire and for sending tire pressure information and tire information. The wheel unit is configured to allow the alteration of stored tire information in a first mode of operation and to prevent the alteration of stored tire information in a second mode of operation. To improve the integrity and safety of the stored tire information in this case, the wheel unit is further configured to change from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation when a first mode change criterion is satisfied. The satisfaction of the first mode change criterion is dependent at least on an operating parameter of the vehicle wheel that is representative of a rotational movement of the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 11014544
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes receptacles for the hydraulic accumulator and receptacles for outlet valves arranged on opposite sides of each other in the hydraulic block. The sides of the hydraulic block, which comprise the receptacles for the outlet valves and the hydraulic accumulators, are connected to one another by bores perpendicular thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10988122
    Abstract: A hydraulic block for a hydraulic assembly of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a metal-plastic composite part with a metal part and a further part. The metal part includes sleeve-like brake line ports, sleeve-like valve receptacles, sleeve-like pump receptacles, and pipes as connecting lines. The further part is a plastic part that is injection-molded around the metal part to form the hydraulic block in a cuboid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Bernd Lutz, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10864896
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system has receptacles for inlet valves and outlet valves of the slip control system arranged on a cover side, and receptacles for block valves, intake valves, and hydraulic accumulator on an opposite main side. All connecting bores for wheel brakes and a main brake cylinder are arranged on a transverse side and an eccentric chamber is arranged on an opposite transverse side of the hydraulic block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10814848
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a hydraulic accumulator, a hollow storage cover, and an accumulator cylinder defined partly by a blind hole in the hydraulic block and partly by the hollow storage cover. The blind hole is closed by the hollow storage cover. An accumulator piston of the hydraulic accumulator is sealed and guided to or close to the ends in the blind hole in the hydraulic block and in the storage cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Schlitzkus, Rainer Fuerst, Thomas Zander, Alexander Bareiss, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20200307325
    Abstract: A wheel unit for a system for transmitting data from the wheel unit to a receiver of a vehicle. The wheel unit is configured for mounting to a wheel of the vehicle, and the wheel unit includes the following: a memory for storing wheel type data related to the type of the wheel at which the wheel unit is mounted; a processor for processing the wheel type data stored in the memory; a transmitter for RF-transmitting data telegrams to a vehicle-mounted receiver. The processor determines an RF power value based on the stored wheel type data, and the transmitter transmits the data telegrams with an RF power based on the determined RF power value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: MICHAEL LOEFFLER, SYLVAIN GODET, STEPHANE DUFOUR
  • Publication number: 20200307326
    Abstract: An electronic wheel unit for detecting a tire pressure of a tire of a vehicle wheel, for storing tire information of the tire and for sending tire pressure information and tire information. The wheel unit is configured to allow the alteration of stored tire information in a first mode of operation and to prevent the alteration of stored tire information in a second mode of operation. To improve the integrity and safety of the stored tire information in this case, the wheel unit is further configured to change from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation when a first mode change criterion is satisfied. The satisfaction of the first mode change criterion is dependent at least on an operating parameter of the vehicle wheel that is representative of a rotational movement of the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: MICHAEL LOEFFLER
  • Publication number: 20200122699
    Abstract: A pressure medium assembly, in particular for providing and regulating a pressure in a brake circuit of a slip-controllable brake system of a motor vehicle, includes a housing block and an electronic controller. The housing block includes a pump configured to be actuated by a drive motor and a valve, which are actuated by the controller. The controller is secured to an outer face of the housing block and has a device flange that is paired with a housing flange formed on the housing block. The flanges fix the housing block and the controller together. The housing flange protrudes radially outwards relative to a housing block peripheral side facing the housing flange such that the entire upper face of the housing block is available for a controller housing. This configuration additionally allows the use of a printed circuit board which is free of open recesses on the peripheral side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler