Patents by Inventor Michael Messing

Michael Messing 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: 11279193
    Abstract: A mounting system for the elastic mounting of a strut or a vibration damper on a vehicle body includes a unit insertable into a receiving cup and a fixing device. The unit includes a mounting unit and a piston rod of a strut or vibration damper. In embodiments, the mounting unit has an elastomer mount for mounting the piston rod; the elastomer mount has a core for receiving the piston rod and an elastomer body, and a ring element that is a separate part or is non-positively, positively and/or materially connected to the body; the unit and fixing device may be inserted into the receiving cup from a side facing away from the body; the fixing device engages behind an undercut formed on the receiving cup; the ring element is supported on the fixing device; and/or the elastomer body is prestressed and presses the ring element against the fixing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Vibracoustic SE
    Inventors: Philipp Werner, Hilrich Kardoes, Michael Mess, Antoine Geslain
  • Publication number: 20200376912
    Abstract: A mounting system for the elastic mounting of a strut or a vibration damper on a vehicle body includes a unit insertable into a receiving cup and a fixing device. The unit includes a mounting unit and a piston rod of a strut or vibration damper. In embodiments, the mounting unit has an elastomer mount for mounting the piston rod; the elastomer mount has a core for receiving the piston rod and an elastomer body, and a ring element that is a separate part or is non-positively, positively and/or materially connected to the body; the unit and fixing device may be inserted into the receiving cup from a side facing away from the body; the fixing device engages behind an undercut formed on the receiving cup; the ring element is supported on the fixing device; and/or the elastomer body is prestressed and presses the ring element against the fixing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Philipp Werner, Hilrich Kardoes, Michael Mess, Antoine Geslain
  • Publication number: 20200124088
    Abstract: A bearing bush includes a core, an intermediate sleeve surrounding the core in a manner extending in a circumferential direction, an outer sleeve surrounding the intermediate sleeve in a manner extending in the circumferential direction, an elastomer body disposed between the intermediate sleeve and the outer sleeve, and a stop device. In embodiments, at axial ends of the core, the stop device protrudes from the core in a radial direction and limits a movement of the intermediate sleeve in an axial direction. The intermediate sleeve is mounted on the core and, relative to the stop device, in a circumferentially rotatable manner. The outer sleeve has several projections. The intermediate sleeve has at least one counter-projection which overlaps in the radial direction with the projections for limiting the axial deflection of the outer sleeve relative to the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Bartolomeo Firszt, Oliver Helmcke, Ulrich Fuhrmans, Michael Mess, Rodscha Drabon, Peter Koczar, Dirk Rochell, Lars Sievers
  • Publication number: 20170338359
    Abstract: An assembly includes first and second sections and a subtractive hinge coupling the first and second sections. The subtractive hinges forms at least one aperture. A method for forming a flexible photovoltaic assembly includes the following steps: (1) disposing a plurality of photovoltaic devices on a flexible backing material, such that the plurality of photovoltaic devices are divided between at least first and second sections, and (2) forming at least one aperture in the flexible backing material between the first and second sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: Jason Michael Messing
  • Publication number: 20140083485
    Abstract: A photovoltaic assembly includes a flexible photovoltaic module, a flexible back barrier layer, and electrically conductive first and second flexible bus bars. The photovoltaic module includes opposing front and back outer surfaces and first and second electrical contacts on the front outer surface. The photovoltaic module is adapted to generate an electrical potential difference between the first and second electrical contacts in response to light incident on the front outer surface. The flexible back barrier layer is disposed on the back outer surface of the photovoltaic module. The electrically conductive first and second flexible bus bars are electrically coupled to the first and second electrical contacts, respectively, and the first and second flexible bus bars wrap around the flexible photovoltaic module and extend through the back barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana Steven Nance, Jason Michael Messing, Quinn Alan Quintana, Kevin Foerchinger, Robert Clare Meck
  • Publication number: 20130228209
    Abstract: An assembly includes first and second sections and a subtractive hinge coupling the first and second sections. The subtractive hinges forms at least one aperture. A method for forming a flexible photovoltaic assembly includes the following steps: (1) disposing a plurality of photovoltaic devices on a flexible backing material, such that the plurality of photovoltaic devices are divided between at least first and second sections, and (2) forming at least one aperture in the flexible backing material between the first and second sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Jason Michael Messing
  • Patent number: 7703429
    Abstract: A balancing shaft unit for balancing inertia or torque in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The balancing shaft unit includes a housing part and at least one balancing shaft having at least one counterweight. The housing part is made in one piece and has at least two integrated bearing sections with a respective bearing opening. A respective cut-out is formed at longitudinal ends of the balancing shaft in which a respective bearing pin is arranged that is rigidly connected to the balancing shaft and which has a cylindrical bearing section that is supported in a respective one of the bearing openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Roland Marzy, Michael Messing, Andreas Hölzl, Ewald Sieberer
  • Patent number: 7506628
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balancing shaft unit for piston machines, in particular internal combustion engines, for installation in a housing with non-divided bearing seats. Said shaft unit consists of at least one balancing shaft, which is configured as one piece with its balancing weight or weights. To allow the shaft unit to be installed in a non-divided housing without any restrictions being placed on its bearing, at least one bearing of the balancing shaft is formed by a narrowing of the balancing shaft that acts as a bearing journal and by a sub-divided bearing ring that is fixed to the housing, whose external diameter is greater than the external diameter of the balancing weight or weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Magna Drivetrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Roland Marzy, Michael Messing, Ewald Sieberer
  • Publication number: 20080202463
    Abstract: A balancing shaft unit for balancing inertia or torque in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The balancing shaft unit includes a housing part and at least one balancing shaft having at least one counterweight. The housing part is made in one piece and has at least two integrated bearing sections with a respective bearing opening. A respective cut-out is formed at longitudinal ends of the balancing shaft in which a respective bearing pin is arranged that is rigidly connected to the balancing shaft and which has a cylindrical bearing section that is supported in a respective one of the bearing openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Roland Marzy, Michael Messing, Andreas Holzl, Ewald Sieberer
  • Patent number: 7370624
    Abstract: A piston engine with a compensation shaft unit, wherein a window surrounded by a flange is provided on the crankcase thereof. The flange forms a separating surface to which the housing of the compensation shaft unit is fixed by means of screws. In order to ensure clean, toothed-wheel engagement for the compensation shafts, which are integrated into the housing, and easy assembly, the compensation shaft is provided with a toothed wheel, which protrudes through the window inside the crankcase, and which is driven by a toothed wheel, which is arranged on the crankshaft, and the housing of the compensation shaft unit has a separating surface, which can be displaced in order to adjust the amount of engagement clearance on the separating surface of the crankcase before the screws are tightened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Messing, Roland Marzy, Ronald Penzinger
  • Publication number: 20070261657
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balancing shaft unit for piston machines, in particular internal combustion engines, for installation in a housing with non-divided bearing seats. Said shaft unit consists of at least one balancing shaft, which is configured as one piece with its balancing weight or weights. To allow the shaft unit to be installed in a non-divided housing without any restrictions being placed on its bearing, at least one bearing of the balancing shaft is formed by a narrowing of the balancing shaft that acts as a bearing journal and by a sub-divided bearing ring that is fixed to the housing, whose external diameter is greater than the external diameter of the balancing weight or weights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Magna Drivetrain AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Roland Marzy, Michael Messing, Ewald Sieberer
  • Publication number: 20070095166
    Abstract: A piston engine with a compensation shaft unit, wherein a window surrounded by a flange is provided on the crankcase thereof. The flange forms a separating surface to which the housing of the compensation shaft unit is fixed by means of screws. In order to ensure clean, toothed-wheel engagement for the compensation shafts, which are integrated into the housing, and easy assembly, the compensation shaft is provided with a toothed wheel, which protrudes through the window inside the crankcase, and which is driven by a toothed wheel, which is arranged on the crankshaft, and the housing of the compensation shaft unit has a separating surface, which can be displaced in order to adjust the amount of engagement clearance on the separating surface of the crankcase before the screws are tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Magna Drivetrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Michael Messing, Roland Marzy, Ronald Penzinger