Patents by Inventor Michael Mueller

Michael Mueller 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: 20170090429
    Abstract: For controlling a target system, e.g. a gas or wind turbine or another technical system, a pool of control policies is provided. The pool of control policies comprising a plurality of control policies and weights for weighting each of the plurality of control policies are received. The plurality of control policies is weighted by the weights to provide a weighted aggregated control policy. With that, the target system is controlled using the weighted aggregated control policy, and performance data relating to a performance of the controlled target system are received. Furthermore, the weights are adjusted on the basis of the received performance data to improve the performance of the controlled target system. With that, the plurality of control policies is reweighted by the adjusted weights to adjust the weighted aggregated control policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Hany F. Bassily, Siegmund Düll, Michael Müller, Clemens Otte, Steffen Udluft
  • Patent number: 9586272
    Abstract: Implementations of key blank carriers or key blanks with a standard reference features may include alignment features on a key blank head, key blank tip, a key blank carrier coupled to a key blank sleeve and/or a key blank sleeve, and any feature directly attached to any portion of the key that may be used for referencing in the key duplication system, or any combination of these. The standard reference features may allow any key blank brand model to interface with the machine so as to consistently align each key, regardless of its make and model, for cutting in a universally configured key blank clamp that is clamped to reduce the movement of the key blank during duplication cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Hillman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, George Lynn Hagen, Scott Basham, Mark Tarter, Ryan Hamblin, Carl Ito, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Publication number: 20170046494
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for assisting a helper (8) in the performance of chest compressions for the immediate resuscitation of a person (1) affected by a circulatory arrest, wherein the helper (8) may be an untrained novice helper, in particular. In order to identify the circulatory condition of the person (1) and impart assistive first measures, a position sensor (4) connected to a support of similar design to a sticking plaster (5) is arranged on the sternum (2) of the person (1) by means of adhesion at an appropriate position. The position sensor (4), which is in the form of an acceleration sensor, is additionally connected to a mobile terminal (6) wirelessly or by wire. This terminal (6) is in the form of a smartphone, the smartphone being equipped with an appropriate application program (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Dr. Michael MÜLLER, Dr. Per SCHORLING
  • Patent number: 9556649
    Abstract: A key identification system that includes a key identification system housing, a key clamp, a key ring support tray, and two digital identifiers is disclosed. The key identification system housing may include a key receiving aperture extending through housing and sized to receive at least some of a key blade of a key. The key clamp is positioned adjacent to the key receiving aperture and allows the system to maintain the key blade in a fixed position within the key identification system housing when the key is inserted into the key receiving aperture. The key ring support tray is typically coupled to the key identification system housing below the key receiving aperture. The two digital identifiers are positioned within the key identification system housing and designed to capture key blade information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Hillman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, George Lynn Hagen, Scott Basham, Ryan Hamblin, Carl Ito, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Patent number: 9556527
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an ammonium peroxydisulfate or alkali metal peroxydisulfate, to an undivided electrolytic cell which is composed of individual components, and to an electrolytic device composed of a plurality of said electrolytic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED INITIATORS GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Müller, Patrick Keller, Markus Schiermeier
  • Patent number: 9550588
    Abstract: A welding device for the sealing welding of thermopolastic hoses (184), includes a clamping device (12) with at least two clamping jaws (122, 124), of which at least one is movable and between which a hose (184) which is to be welded can be clamped, wherein the clamping device (12) has a heating devices (38; 40; 64) which is coupled to a control unit (30) and is configured to heat the hose clamped between the clamping jaws (122, 124). The invention is distinguished in that the at least one movable clamping jaw (122) is actuable with a controllable, bidirectional actuator (32, 34; 42-52; 54, 56, 58) which is coupled to the control unit (30) in such a manner that the clamping pressure acting on the hose (184) can be adjusted independently of the heating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Mueller, Swen Weitemeier, Steffen Strietzel
  • Publication number: 20170008096
    Abstract: An automated key duplication system that includes a system housing, a key identification system, a key cutting system, a key blank storage system, a key blank transfer assembly, and a duplicated key retrieval opening is disclosed. The key identification system may be housed at least partially within the system housing and is configured to identify a master key. The key blank storage system comprises a plurality of rods configured to removably couple to a plurality of key carriers. The key blank transfer assembly is housed within the housing is configured to remove one key carrier of the plurality of key carriers from the key blank storage system with the key retrieving apparatus and transport the one key carrier and the key blank coupled thereto from the key blank storage to the key cutting system. The duplicated key retrieval opening is positioned on the housing to receive the one key blank after the one key blank has been cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, George Lynn Hagen, Scott Basham, Mark Tarter, Ryan Hamblin, Carl Ito, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Patent number: 9540740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an ammonium peroxodisulphate or an alkali-metal peroxodisulphate, to an undivided electrolytic cell constructed from individual components and to an electrolytic apparatus constructed from a plurality of electrolytic cells of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED INITIATORS GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Müller, Patrick Keller, Markus Schiermeier
  • Patent number: 9544987
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for pulsed RF power delivery to a plasma load for plasma processing of a substrate. In order to maximize power delivery, a calibration phase using a dummy substrate or no substrate in the chamber, is used to ascertain a preferred fixed initial RF frequency for each pulse. This fixed initial RF frequency is then used at the start of each pulse during a processing phase, where a real substrate is used and processed in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mueller, Myeong Yeol Choi
  • Publication number: 20170001679
    Abstract: A bicycle grip includes a sleeve which in the mounted state surrounds a bicycle handlebar. The sleeve is surrounded by a grip element or is enclosed by it by molding. A cable duct is integrated into the sleeve. Locking elements are connected to the sleeve so as to realize fixation of the bicycle grip to a handlebar end in a simple manner. A bicycle grip/handlebar system including a correspondingly designed bicycle handlebar and a bicycle grip are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kohl, Lukas Schuchnigg, Andreas Krause, Michael Müller
  • Publication number: 20160354623
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fan unit (1) for mobile use for ventilating an area in which it is deployed, in particular for circulating fresh air in areas contaminated by smoke or gases, which comprises a main frame (2), having a lifting frame (4) mounted thereon and an axial fan (3). A first pivot arrangement (8) for the lifting frame (4) is disposed on the one hand in the region of a frame part (7) extending up from a base frame (6) and on the other hand in a first end region (14) of the lifting frame (4) facing the frame part (7). The lifting frame (4) can be adjusted in terms of its vertical distance from the base frame (6) from a non-operating position lying closer thereto into a raised deployment position. A second pivot arrangement (17) is disposed on the lifting frame (4) about which a support frame (19) is mounted so as to be pivotable in terms of its relative position with respect to the base frame (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Rosenbauer International AG
    Inventors: Michael MUELLER, Uwe KOCH
  • Patent number: 9513306
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement for a vehicle includes a sensor unit, a cable arrangement, and an elastic cap. The sensor unit has a main support, an electronics part connected to the main support, and a sensor element. The cable arrangement has at least one individual wire, and is configured to electrically contact the electronics part via at least one contact-making member. The main support is an open housing defining at least one insertion opening configured to accommodate the at least one contact-making member and an accommodation pocket configured to at least partially accommodate the electronics part. The elastic cap has a member configured to fasten the sensor unit in the vehicle, is configured to be pushed at least partially over the main support, and closes off the accommodation pocket in a sealed manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang-Michael Mueller, Williamson Sy
  • Patent number: 9500365
    Abstract: A pressure-measuring device for recording a pressure in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having a force transmission body, situated in a housing, which is exposed to the combustion chamber and which transmits the combustion chamber pressure to a pressure-measuring unit at least indirectly by an axial motion, and having a flexible diaphragm, which is situated between the force transmission body and the housing. The flexible diaphragm is configured to be resilient to implement the axial motion of the force transmission body within the housing. A flexible additional diaphragm is connected ahead of the flexible diaphragm on the combustion chamber side, which seals the flexible diaphragm from the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Anke Maier-Schleich, Janpeter Wolff, Wolfgang Koetzle, Christian Doering, Juergen Krueger, Holger Scholzen, Martin Ammann, Michael Mueller
  • Patent number: 9490082
    Abstract: Next to a handle element, a bicycle handle system comprises a control element adapted to be fastened on the handlebar and serving to control an electric auxiliary motor. The control element has an actuation element rotatable on a bearing element. By turning the actuation element from a rest position to in particular two different activation positions, the assisting power from the auxiliary motor can be increased or reduced. For a simple, intuitive actuation of the actuation element, a return element is provided by which the actuation element is automatically returned from the first and, if applicable, the second activation position to a rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: RTI SPORTS VERTRIEB VON SPORTARTIKELN GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Mueller, Andreas Krause
  • Patent number: 9468982
    Abstract: An automated key duplication system that includes a system housing, a key identification system, a key cutting system, a key blank storage system, a key blank transfer assembly, and a duplicated key retrieval opening is disclosed. The key identification system may be housed at least partially within the system housing and is configured to identify a master key. The key blank storage system comprises a plurality of rods configured to removably couple to a plurality of key carriers. The key blank transfer assembly is housed within the housing is configured to remove one key carrier of the plurality of key carriers from the key blank storage system with the key retrieving apparatus and transport the one key carrier and the key blank coupled thereto from the key blank storage to the key cutting system. The duplicated key retrieval opening is positioned on the housing to receive the one key blank after the one key blank has been cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: The Hillman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, George Lynn Hagen, Scott Basham, Mark Tarter, Ryan Hamblin, Carl Ito, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Patent number: 9462696
    Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit module (10) having a circuit carrier (12), at least one circuit (14) mounted on the circuit carrier (12), encapsulated by a protective material (16), and at least one electrical/electronic component (18) encapsulated by a protective coating (20), protecting the at least one electrical/electronic component (18) from the protective material (16), and to a method for producing the circuit module (10). According to the invention, the protective coating (20) protecting the at least one electrical/electronic component (18) is only partially encapsulated by the protective material (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Mazingue-Desailly, Michael Mueller
  • Patent number: 9455738
    Abstract: In a decoding device for a Manchester-encoded signal, at least one moving data average and/or one moving clock average is/are formed relative to mutually differing average times using moving-type averaging units, and from these moving average values, binary output signals are made available as data signal and/or clock signal with the aid of comparators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: SEW-EURODRIVE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Olaf Simon, Steffen Quadt, Michael Müller, Julian Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 9453444
    Abstract: An apparatus for distributing fluids in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes an injection device, wherein a combination of a plurality of individual measures for achieving a uniform mixing of the fluids with the exhaust gas and a complete vaporizing of the fluids in the exhaust gas is provided. The individual measure comprises at least one of at least one swirl-generating device and at least one mixing apparatus. The individual measure also includes at least one catalyst. The individual measure further includes an injection nozzle of the injection device which is arranged at a predefined spacing from a wall of the exhaust tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: FRIEDRICH BOYSEN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Fischer, Michael Müller, Jürgen Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20160270459
    Abstract: A protective device for protecting the fingers of a user from cuts while hair threading is presented. The protective device has a guard configured to overlie at least a portion of a finger of a user. The thread for hair threading is wrapped around a portion of the guard so that the thread does not directly come into contact with the skin. The guard has an attachment member configured to maintain the thread in the desired position relative to the finger of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Mueller, III
  • Publication number: 20160254433
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device in which a powder having a bulk density ds and elements in the ratio of a Half-Heusler alloy with a theoretical density di is provided. The powder is mechanically compressed and a green body with a tap density dK is formed, the tap density dK being up to 30% of the theoretical density di greater than the bulk density ds of the powder. The green body with the tap density dK is sintered at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1500° C. for 0.5 h to 100 h, a thermoelectric object with a density ds of greater that 95% and preferably 99% of the theoretical density di being produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael MUELLER, Alberto BRACCHI