Patents by Inventor Michael Müller
Michael Müller 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: 20260323226Abstract: A method performs noise suppression in a hearing device. The method includes: deriving an intermediate audio signal from an input signal, dividing the intermediate audio signal into a first plurality of frequency bands, and applying a frequency band-specific noise reduction to the intermediate audio signal. The frequency band-specific noise reduction includes performing a first detection for determining a characteristic parameter related to a noise component and/or a useful signal component being present in respective signal contributions of the intermediate audio signal in the corresponding frequency band, and applying a frequency band-specific noise reduction gain to the signal contributions in the respective frequency band in dependence on the first detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2025Publication date: October 15, 2026Inventors: Tobias Daniel Rosenkranz, Michael Müller
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Patent number: 12753839Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement configured for sealing at a rotating component (22), comprising: a mechanical seal (2) having a rotating slide ring (3) with a sliding surface (3a) and a stationary slide ring (4) with a sliding surface (4a), which define a sealing gap (5) between the sliding surfaces (3a, 4a), wherein the rotating slide ring (3) and the stationary slide ring (4) are produced from an electrically conductive material, wherein the rotating slide ring (3) is electrically connected to the rotating component (22), and a monitoring device (6) comprising an electrical circuit (7), a measuring unit (60) and an evaluation unit (61), wherein the electrical circuit (7) comprises a first line (71) which electrically connects the stationary slide ring (4) to a voltage source (70), a second line (72) which electrically connects the rotating component (22) to the voltage source (70), and a capacitor (73), wherein the capacitor (73) is configured as a plate capacitor, wherein theType: GrantFiled: November 28, 2023Date of Patent: October 6, 2026Assignee: EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Michael Müller
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Patent number: 12749952Abstract: An electric motor includes an angle sensor, and the angle sensor includes a main body, a hood part, a holding part, a first circuit board, an intermediate flange, a second circuit board, a disk part, e.g., with a dimensional scale, and a hollow shaft. The rotor shaft of the angle sensor is connected to a rotor of the electric motor for conjoint rotation. The disc part is slid onto the hollow shaft and bears against a shaft step and/or a flat surface region of the hollow shaft. The second circuit board has conducting tracks acting and/or formed as coil winding and is held clamped between the main body and the intermediate flange. The intermediate flange is pressed towards the main body by the screw head of another screw screwed into a threaded bore of the main body. The first circuit board is held clamped between the intermediate flange and the holding part.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 29, 2026Assignee: SEW-EURODRIVE GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Michael Müller, Manuel Heil, Frank Hartmann, Sandro Wittemann
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Patent number: 12723657Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement comprising a mechanical seal (2; 12) with a rotating slide ring (3; 13) and a stationary slide ring (4; 14), which define a sealing gap (5; 15) between the sliding surfaces thereof, a pre-assembled assembly group including a first sensor (6) and a first cable arrangement (60) and a second sensor (7) with a second cable arrangement (70), wherein the first cable arrangement (60) and the second cable arrangement (70) are brought together to form a common cable harness (9), and wherein a free end of the common cable harness (9) comprises a multi-pole combination plug (10) with a plurality of contacts.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2023Date of Patent: September 1, 2026Assignee: EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Müller, Christoph Rapp, Phillip Von Schmidt, Andreas Gröll, Johannes Bauer, Johannes Proebstl
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Patent number: 12716848Abstract: Examples include a machine for handling sheets including an inspection device for inspecting sheets and at least one sheet transport means, which defines a section of a transport path that is provided for the sheets, and which includes an inspection region. In an inspection position, a sensor device of the inspection device is arranged so as to be aligned with the inspection region. At least one guide device of the at least one sensor device is provided, which defines a sensor adjustment path that is provided for movement of the sensor device and that extends from the inspection position at least to a first backed-away position configured as a maintenance position. The sensor adjustment path extends orthogonal with respect to a transverse direction, and at least between the inspection position and the first backed-away position.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: KOENIG & BAUER AGInventors: Tobias Diehm, Michael Müller
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Publication number: 20260239999Abstract: In an embodiment an electronic component includes a housing with a moldable material, a leadframe embedded in the moldable material, and an electronic semiconductor chip, wherein the housing has a mounting surface and outer walls, wherein the leadframe has a top side and a bottom side situated opposite the top side, wherein the leadframe has at least two separate leadframe portions, wherein the leadframe portions form chip contact pads on the top side, wherein the leadframe has solder contact structures connected to the leadframe portions, and wherein the solder contact structures are arranged in regions of housing corners formed at the mounting surface, and are accessible at the mounting surface and/or the outer walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2024Publication date: August 13, 2026Inventor: Michael Müller
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Patent number: 12706505Abstract: A generator, in particular a generator for a wind power installation, the generator having: an air supply duct and a separate exhaust air chamber, in particular two or a plurality of exhaust air chambers, which are fluidically connected to the upstream air supply duct, a stator segment having a stator active unit and a rotor segment which is disposed so as to be rotatable relative to the stator segment about a rotation axis and has a rotor active unit, the rotor active unit and the stator active unit being disposed so as to be mutually spaced apart by an air gap by way of which the exhaust air chamber is fluidically connected to the upstream air supply duct, wherein an air-conveying device is disposed downstream of the exhaust air chamber that is configured for cooling the rotor active unit and the stator active unit, the air-conveying device for cooling the rotor active unit and the stator active unit supplying cooling air to the air gap by way of the air supply duct, and discharging from the air gap coolingType: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Wobben Properties GmbHInventors: Kai Enskonatus, Michael Müller, Alexander Philipp
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Patent number: 12698758Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring the temperature of an electric generator of a wind turbine, wherein the generator has a stator, a rotor and a temperature monitoring unit. The temperature monitoring unit has a passive control element on the rotor and a receiving unit on the stator. A change in temperature on the rotor leads to a mechanical or optical change in the passive control element. The mechanical or optical change in the passive control element is acquired by the receiving unit on the stator.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2025Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: WOBBEN PROPERTIES GMBHInventors: Hussam Daboul, Rolf Ewen, Michael Müller
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Publication number: 20260218794Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement, comprising a mechanical seal (2) having a rotating slide ring (3) having a first sliding surface, and a stationary slide ring (4) having a second sliding surface, which define a sealing gap (5) between the sliding surfaces, a wired unit (7), which is arranged on one of the slide rings, wherein the wired unit (7) comprises a cable (71) which is configured for supplying with electrical energy and/or for transmitting information, and a protective pin (6) which is configured for providing protection for the cable (71), wherein the protective pin (6) comprises a recess (8) through which the cable (71) supplied from the slide ring provided with the wired unit is guided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: July 30, 2026Applicant: EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Müller, Dieter Klusch
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Publication number: 20260218793Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement configured for sealing at a rotating component (22), comprising: a mechanical seal (2) having a rotating slide ring (3) with a sliding surface (3a) and a stationary slide ring (4) with a sliding surface (4a), which define a sealing gap (5) between the sliding surfaces (3a, 4a), wherein the rotating slide ring (3) and the stationary slide ring (4) are produced from an electrically conductive material, wherein the rotating slide ring (3) is electrically connected to the rotating component (22), and a monitoring device (6) comprising an electrical circuit (7), a measuring unit (60) and an evaluation unit (61), wherein the electrical circuit (7) comprises a first line (71) which electrically connects the stationary slide ring (4) to a voltage source (70), a second line (72) which electrically connects the rotating component (22) to the voltage source (70), and a capacitor (73), wherein the capacitor (73) is configured as a plate capacitor, wherein theType: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: July 30, 2026Applicant: EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co., KGInventor: Michael Müller
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Patent number: 12654946Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a conveying apparatus for conveying plate-shaped workpieces. The apparatus can include a workpiece rest, first protuberances, and drive units. The workpiece rest can be designed to allow horizontal movement of a workpiece resting thereon. The first protuberances can be spaced apart in a direction transverse to the conveying direction and can be moved independently of one another. The first protuberances can be moved in the conveying direction and can displace the workpiece while bearing against the rear edge thereof. The drive units can move the first protuberances.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: HOMAG GmbHInventors: Marcel Steeb, Jonas Kalmbach, Michael Thumm, Michael Müller
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Publication number: 20260165186Abstract: In an embodiment an electronic device includes a housing body with a cavity in which an electronic semiconductor chip is mounted and a cover element arranged in the cavity and covering the semiconductor chip, wherein the cavity has a side wall, which faces the semiconductor chip, and which surrounds the semiconductor chip in a lateral direction, wherein the cover element is in direct mechanical contact with the side wall in at least one adhesion region and adheres directly to the housing body in the at least one adhesion region, wherein the housing body has at least one anchoring structure configured to reduce a delamination tendency of the cover element from the housing body in the at least one adhesion region, and wherein the anchoring structure comprises a roughening and/or at least one pillar element located on a bottom surface of the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: June 11, 2026Inventors: Philipp McCaw, Michael Müller, Christian Betthausen, Harald Jäger, Zeljko Pajkic, Bodo Wallikewitz
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Patent number: 12629933Abstract: Examples include a printing unit, which has at least one first tool-dependent printing nip formed by a pair of cooperating rotational bodies. The printing unit includes, downstream from the first tool-dependent printing nip, along a transport path provided for a transport of substrate, at least one first alignment cylinder and at least one first non-impact printing position, to which at least one first print head is assigned. The printing unit further includes, downstream from the first non-impact printing position, along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate, at least one first curing device having a first curing area assigned thereto. Additionally, in the region of the first non-impact printing position, the transport path provided for the transport of substrate is defined by the first alignment cylinder or a rotational transport body arranged directly upstream from the first alignment cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: KOENIG & BAUER AGInventors: Angèle Monney, Michael Müller, Emmanuel Thony
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Patent number: 12631512Abstract: The invention relates to a method of monitoring a mechanical seal arrangement (1) comprising the steps of: acquiring operational data of an individual mechanical seal arrangement (1) on a test bench (11), the acquired operational data being defined as the nominal data (17), incorporating the individual mechanical seal arrangement (1) into a sealing system (12), acquiring operational data from the individual mechanical seal arrangement (1) in the condition incorporated into the sealing system (12), the acquired operational data being defined as the actual data (18), and comparing the nominal data (17) with the actual data (18).Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ferdinand Werdecker, Michael Müller, Dieter Klusch
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Publication number: 20260118283Abstract: Examples include a machine for handling sheets including an inspection device for inspecting sheets and at least one sheet transport means, which defines a section of a transport path that is provided for the sheets, and which includes an inspection region. In an inspection position, a sensor device of the inspection device is arranged so as to be aligned with the inspection region. At least one guide device of the at least one sensor device is provided, which defines a sensor adjustment path that is provided for movement of the sensor device and that extends from the inspection position at least to a first backed-away position configured as a maintenance position. The sensor adjustment path extends orthogonal with respect to a transverse direction, and at least between the inspection position and the first backed-away position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2024Publication date: April 30, 2026Inventors: Tobias DIEHM, Michael MÜLLER
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Publication number: 20260118275Abstract: Examples include a machine for handling sheets, the machine including at least one inspection device for inspecting the sheets, and at least one sheet transport means, which defines a section of a transport path provided for a transport of sheets. This section includes an inspection region, and the inspection device includes at least one sensor device, which is arranged so as to be aligned with the inspection region. The inspection device further includes at least one first illumination device, which is arranged so as to be aligned with the inspection region. The first illumination device is arranged so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis for changing between different illumination positions. The first pivot axis intersects the inspection region or has a smallest distance with respect to the inspection region that is no more than 20 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2024Publication date: April 30, 2026Inventors: Tobias DIEHM, Michael MÜLLER
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Patent number: 12613112Abstract: In a method and device for monitoring the track signals of a position change sensor, a resource-optimized diagnosis of errors of track signals of a position change sensor is performed.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: SEW-EURODRIVE GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Michael Müller, Florian Zerfass, Benjamin Norenburg, Christian Senft, Sebastian Richter
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Patent number: 12605873Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and techniques relate to a tube-forming device for an extruder unit or an extrusion device and a tube-forming process. The tube-forming device comprises at least one shaping sleeve, which is designed to shape a supplied stream of polymer melt from a substantially strand-like cross section into a tubular cross section. The shaping sleeve has a guiding passage embedded in the sleeve wall, such that the guiding passage is a cavity which lies within the sleeve wall and, in the radial direction of the shaping sleeve, is enclosed in a sealed manner with respect to the outer surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Inventors: Maurice Mielke, Michael Müller
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Publication number: 20260070397Abstract: A laminated pane includes at least an outer pane, a thermoplastic intermediate layer, an inner pane, at least one masking layer arranged in a region of the laminated pane, an adhesive layer, and a metal foil having an outer-side surface and an interior-side surface on which a reflective surface for reflecting light is arranged. The thermoplastic intermediate layer is arranged between the outer pane and the inner pane, the adhesive layer is arranged between the inner pane and the metal foil, and the metal foil is arranged in a region of the laminated pane which, when viewed perpendicularly through the laminated pane, lies completely within the region in which the masking layer is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: March 12, 2026Inventors: Jan HAGEN, Michael MÜLLER, Andreas GOMER, Oliver GIER
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Publication number: 20260070413Abstract: A laminated pane includes an outer pane, a thermoplastic intermediate layer, an inner pane, a masking layer arranged in a region of the laminated pane, an adhesive layer, and a glass pane having an outer-side surface and an interior-side surface and a thickness of 20 ?m to 500 ?m. The thermoplastic intermediate layer is arranged between the outer and inner panes, the adhesive layer is arranged between the inner pane and the glass pane, at least one reflection layer for reflecting light is arranged on the outer-side surface of the glass pane and/or on the interior-side surface of the glass pane, and the glass pane is arranged in a region of the laminated pane which, when viewed perpendicularly through the laminated pane, lies entirely within the region in which the masking layer is arranged. The reflective layer contains of a dielectric layer, a silicon-based layer, or a carbide layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: March 12, 2026Inventors: Jan HAGEN, Michael MÜLLER, Andreas GOMER, Oliver GIER