Patents by Inventor Michael Maag
Michael Maag 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: 20230030022Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat shield (1) for use in systems and apparatuses which are operated by batteries, in particular for electric vehicles, wherein the heat shield (1) is constructed at least from an impact-absorbing layer (4), from a heat-protection layer (5) made of a material which is resistant to high temperatures, optionally from a gas-tight, heat-distributing layer (8), and from a layer (6) with intumescent properties and also from a carrier plate (7) for the layers, which provides shielding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Oerlikon Friction Systems (Germany) GMBHInventors: Heribert Walter, Michael Maag, Tobias Fritz, Markus Gradler, Jessica Uhlemann, Thomas Ubler
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Publication number: 20220209281Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure module (1) for a battery cell, wherein: the pressure module is an elastomer component for compensating for swelling, and has a simultaneous cooling or heating function, for rechargeable batteries; and the pressure module (1) comprises an outer covering (2) made of a polymer material which surrounds a cavity (9) that has a channel structure; and connections for the inlet (5) and outlet (6) for the thermal transfer medium are provided in the outer covering (2); wherein the outer covering (2) has two main faces opposite one another which are interconnected via the edges thereof, wherein structural elements (10a, 10b; 19a, 19b) are provided on the inner faces (7, 8) and are arranged so as to correspond to one another and to interact with one another so as to define and stabilise the channel structure for conducting the thermal transfer medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Oerlikon Friction Systems (Germany) GMBHInventors: Michael Maag, Jessica Uhlemann, Markus Gradler, Tobias Fritz, Thomas Ubler, Heribert Walter
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Publication number: 20220209330Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature control system for effective cooling and heating of rechargeable battery cells, in particular lithium (Li) ion batteries, wherein the temperature control module comprises an outer shell (1) made of a polymer material, which surrounds at least one heat-conducting layer made of unidirectional carbon fibre composite (2) and has, on each of two opposing edge regions of the main surfaces thereof, a conduit (3) for conveying a heat transfer medium, the conduits (3) extending along the edge regions from one end to the other; at least two layers of unidirectional carbon fibre composite (2) arranged one above the other are preferably provided, and an intermediate layer (7) having throughflow channels (8) which connect the conduits (3) to one another is located between the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Oerlikon Friction Systems (Germany) GMBHInventors: Heribert Walter, Michael Maag, Tobias Fritz, Markus Gradler, Jessica Uhlemann, Thomas Ubler
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Publication number: 20140006169Abstract: A method of structuring payments for applications in an online advertising platform includes facilitating the creation of a payment template. The template defines a payment structure to be associated with an application on the online advertising platform. Payment terms for use of the application are generated based on the payment template. The application is provided to a user of the online advertising platform for installation, and a fee is determined that will be collected from the user subsequent to installation of the application. The fee is determined based on the generated payment terms. A system for implementing the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Michael Maag
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Patent number: 8459697Abstract: An arrangement for securing a steering column to a cross member, in particular to a cockpit carrying member, of a motor vehicle, includes a steering column with retaining means. This arrangement makes it possible on the one hand with simple means to secure the steering column to the cross member of the motor vehicle and, on the other hand, with a further reduction in costs and weight, to enable a high degree of flexibility in relation to the use of the cross member and the steering column for different motor vehicles, by including a cross member that has, for securing the steering column, at least one hole running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the cross member for at least one securing means, and retaining means of the steering column wherein the retaining means are secured by at least one securing means to the cross member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignees: ThyssenKrupp Presta AG, Johnson Controls GmbH, Industriestr.Inventors: Markus Zörnack, Mark Hirt, Peter Seyfried, Christian Dornscheidt, Matthias Hein, Martin Hinz, Paul Angenheister, Thomas Beer, Alfred Mai, Klaus Kierspel, Norberto Silva, Jochen Zimmermann, Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag, Carsten Manneck, Max Oertle
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Patent number: 8322781Abstract: A hybrid cross bar is provided, such as for supporting a vehicle dash board. The cross bar is supported, directly or indirectly, on at least one body location of the vehicle by a deformation element. The deformation element has a first sub-region enclosed by a plastic encapsulation. A second sub-region of the deformation element has a deformation region outside of the plastic encapsulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Paul Angenheister, Thomas Beer, Alfred Mai, Klaus Kierspel, Norberto Silva, Jochen Zimmermann, Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag, Carsten Manneck, Max Oertle, Christian Dornscheidt, Matthias Hein, Martin Hinz, Mark Hirt, Peter Seyfried, Markus Zörnack
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Publication number: 20110064538Abstract: Clamping bolt for a securing device of an adjustable steering column, characterized in that at least one cam or at least one cam following contour is formed as one piece on the clamping bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Max Oertle, Michael Maag, Rony Schnitzer, Robert Galehr
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Patent number: 7775137Abstract: An adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle includes a steering spindle, a jacket unit bearing the steering spindle, a bracket unit, mountable on the chassis of the motor vehicle, with at least one side jaw, which extends laterally of the jacket unit and bears the jacket unit (3), an openable and closable securement device which includes a clamp bolt penetrating elongated holes in the jacket unit and in the at least one side jaw, as well as at least one bracing part penetrated by the clamp bolt. The at least one bracing part is implemented in the form of a substantially planar plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Thyssen Krupp Presta AktiengesellschaftInventors: Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag
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Publication number: 20100171339Abstract: A support element for a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle with a body, as well as a cockpit structure of a motor vehicle, which is provided in the area between the A-columns of the body of a motor vehicle, includes at least one cockpit carrier and a support element. This cockpit structure which on the one hand is optimized in respect of the material consumption, and at the same time makes shorter manufacturing times possible, as well as, on the other hand, fulfills the safety requirements in the event of an offset and/or lateral impact, has a modular design and, by the use of different cockpit structure parts, in particular different cockpit carriers and/or support elements, can be adapted to the individual body concerned.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBHInventors: Markus Zörnack, Mark Hirt, Peter Seyfried, Christian Dornscheidt, Matthias Hein, Martin Hinz, Paul Angenheister, Thomas Beer, Alfred Mai, Klaus Kierspel, Norberto Silva, Jochen Zimmermann, Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag, Carsten Manneck, Max Oertle
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Publication number: 20100140912Abstract: An arrangement for securing a steering column to a cross member, in particular to a cockpit carrying member, of a motor vehicle, includes a steering column with retaining means. This arrangement makes it possible on the one hand with simple means to secure the steering column to the cross member of the motor vehicle and, on the other hand, with a further reduction in costs and weight, to enable a high degree of flexibility in relation to the use of the cross member and the steering column for different motor vehicles, by including a cross member that has, for securing the steering column, at least one hole running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the cross member for at least one securing means, and retaining means of the steering column wherein the retaining means are secured by at least one securing means to the cross member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Markus Zörnack, Mark Hirt, Peter Seyfried, Christian Dornscheidt, Matthias Hein, Martin Hinz, Paul Angenheister, Thomas Beer, Alfred Mai, Klaus Keirspel, Norberto Silva, Jochen Zimmermann, Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag, Carsten Manneck, Max Oertle
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Publication number: 20090252908Abstract: A vehicle component is provided for a motor vehicle, such as an interior fitting part, and particularly for a component of a vehicle cockpit. The component has a hybrid structure that includes a metal part and a polymeric component. The metal part is surrounded by the polymeric component in a first region. The metal part has a second region which is free from the polymeric component. The second region is connected to a metal reinforcement. The polymeric component may comprise glass fibers. The first region of the metal part may be frame-shaped, and the second region may be arranged in a central region of the metal part. The metal reinforcement may be permanently secured to the metal part, such as by welding, or by an interference or form fit. The metal part may be surrounded by the polymeric component by injection molding and/or shaping.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Paul Angenheister, Thomas Beer, Alfred Mai, Klaus Kierspel, Norberto Silva, Jochen Zimmermann, Vikto Arbanas, Michael Maag, Carsten Mannek, Max Oertle, Christian Dornscheidt, Matthias Hein, Martin Hinz, Mark Hirt, Peter Seyfried, Markus Zornack
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Publication number: 20090250973Abstract: A hybrid cross bar is provided, such as for supporting a vehicle dash board. The cross bar is supported, directly or indirectly, on at least one body location of the vehicle by a deformation element. The deformation element has a first sub-region enclosed by a plastic encapsulation. A second sub-region of the deformation element has a deformation region outside of the plastic encapsulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Paul Angenheister, Thomas Beer, Alfred Mai, Klaus Kierspel, Norberto Silva, Jochen Zimmermann, Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag, Carsten Manneck, Max Oertle, Christian Dornscheidt, Matthias Hein, Martin Hinz, Mark Hirt, Peter Seyfried, Markus Zornack
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Publication number: 20090013818Abstract: An adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle includes a steering spindle, a jacket unit bearing the steering spindle, a bracket unit, mountable on the chassis of the motor vehicle, with at least one side jaw, which extends laterally of the jacket unit and bears the jacket unit (3), an openable and closable securement device which includes a clamp bolt penetrating elongated holes in the jacket unit and in the at least one side jaw, as well as at least one bracing part penetrated by the clamp bolt. The at least one bracing part is implemented in the form of a substantially planar plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Thyssen Krupp Presta AktiengesellschaftInventors: Viktor Arbanas, Michael Maag