Patents by Inventor Michael Oswald

Michael Oswald 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: 20250050292
    Abstract: A device (10) for preactivating and dosing an actinically curable compound, in particular a polymerizable compound, is specified, comprising a dosing unit (12) for adjusting a volume flow of the curable compound, a channel (14) for guiding the curable compound to an outlet nozzle (16), and an irradiation unit (22) which emits actinic radiation for preactivating the actinically curable compound, wherein the channel (14) is radiotransparent to the actinic radiation of the irradiation unit (22) at least in a window section (15), wherein the irradiation unit (22) is assigned to the radiotransparent window section (15) of the channel (14), and wherein the device (10) has a sleeve (20) which is also at least partially made of a radiotransparent material to the actinic radiation and surrounds the channel (14) at least in the area to which the irradiation unit (22) is assigned, and wherein the device (10) has a thermally conductive holder (18) in which the channel (14) and the sleeve (20) are held, wherein the therma
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Michael STUMBECK, Martin BRENDEL, Michael OSWALD, Uwe TRONDT, Maximilian SCHLERETH
  • Publication number: 20250057051
    Abstract: A layered structure includes a silicon-based substrate comprising a substrate surface; a titanium-copper seed layer arranged on the substrate surface, wherein the titanium-copper seed layer comprises a titanium layer and a copper layer, wherein the titanium layer is arranged on the substrate surface such that covalent bonds are formed between the titanium layer and silicon of the silicon-based substrate, and wherein the copper layer is arranged directly on the titanium layer, such that the titanium layer is arranged between the substrate surface and the copper layer; and a nickel-iron plating layer arranged directly on the copper layer of the titanium-copper seed layer such that the titanium-copper seed layer is arranged between the silicon-based substrate and the nickel-iron plating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Michael KIRSCH, Patrick HANEKAMP, Werner ROBL, Klemens PRÜGL, Juergen ZIMMER, Christoph OSWALD
  • Patent number: 12211611
    Abstract: An augmented/extended reality (AXR) headset for use with a surgery visualization system is described herein. The AXR headset includes a wearable support frame, one or more forward-facing cameras pivotably mounted to the wearable support frame, an imaging system mounted to the wearable support frame, and a control logic processor coupled to the one or more front facing cameras and the image generator, and programmed to execute an algorithm including the steps of receiving image data from the one or more forward-facing cameras and operating the image generator to display the received image data onto the curved mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
  • Patent number: 12111065
    Abstract: A measuring apparatus having a housing, at least one internal sensor, an electronic control unit, at least one radio module, an operating device and an information carrier. The measuring apparatus is configured to be connected to external sensors by cable and/or wirelessly, the electronic control unit is configured to convert measurement signals from internal and external sensors into digital measurement data and to provide the digital measurement data to the information carrier. The information carrier is configured to provide and display as priority, in the case of simultaneous availability of wired or wireless sensors, either the data of the wired sensors or the data of the wireless sensors. A system for performing measurement tasks and managing measurement data, and methods for starting up and/or maintaining an air conditioning system are also provided, as well as methods for starting up and/or maintaining a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Refco Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Manfred Ulrich, Ulrich Demuth, Michael Oswald
  • Publication number: 20230383989
    Abstract: A sensor device for detection of water, having an inlet connector with an inlet opening, and at least one sensor element, wherein the inlet connector is exposed to or connected to a source of water, the inlet opening forms at least a part of a reservoir for reception of the water from the source of water, the reservoir is in fluid communication with a vent that vents the reservoir to the surrounding air and the sensor element is positioned within or adjacent to the inlet opening and/or the reservoir, such that it protrudes into the reservoir or forms an interface of the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: REFCO Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Manfred ULRICH, Michael OSWALD, Matthew MACDONELL
  • Publication number: 20230383990
    Abstract: A sensor device for detection of water, comprising an elongate sensor body with a proximal end and a distal end. At least two sensor elements are arranged at different longitudinal positions along the length of the sensor body. The sensor body comprises at least one elastically flexible section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: REFCO Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Manfred ULRICH, Michael OSWALD
  • Publication number: 20210231335
    Abstract: A measuring apparatus having a housing, at least one internal sensor, an electronic control unit, at least one radio module, an operating device and an information carrier. The measuring apparatus is configured to be connected to external sensors by cable and/or wirelessly, the electronic control unit is configured to convert measurement signals from internal and external sensors into digital measurement data and to provide the digital measurement data to the information carrier. The information carrier is configured to provide and display as priority, in the case of simultaneous availability of wired or wireless sensors, either the data of the wired sensors or the data of the wireless sensors. A system for performing measurement tasks and managing measurement data, and methods for starting up and/or maintaining an air conditioning system are also provided, as well as methods for starting up and/or maintaining a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: REFCO Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Manfred ULRICH, Ulrich DEMUTH, Michael OSWALD
  • Publication number: 20200299585
    Abstract: A continuous bubbling fluid bed process converts biomass feedstocks into energy/heat, engineered biochar particles (including nanoparticles) and a vapor stream of organic compounds. The products have a multitude of applications determined by the specific conditions at which the process was operated, specifically controlling: temperature, catalysts, residence time, element and compound concentrations, and withdraw of products from various points in the system. The introduction of air, steam, and various gases into the vessel at selected locations and at controlled rates enables the economic, dependable and consistent production of these products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Precision Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Oswald, Anne Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20190106637
    Abstract: A continuous bubbling fluid bed process converts biomass feedstocks into energy/heat, engineered biochar particles (including nanoparticles) and a vapor stream of organic compounds. The products have a multitude of applications determined by the specific conditions at which the process was operated, specifically controlling: temperature, catalysts, residence time, element and compound concentrations, and withdraw of products from various points in the system. The introduction of air, steam, and various gases into the vessel at selected locations and at controlled rates enables the economic, dependable and consistent production of these products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Precision Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: MICHAEL OSWALD, Anne Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9711317
    Abstract: The invention relates to air ionization modules with ionization tubes removably arranged in mounts and to a support comprising the mounts. The air ionization modules are characterized in particular in that as little condensation as possible occurs while enriching an air flow with ions. For this purpose, the support has two mutually spaced plates, a first plate being an assembly plate and a second plate being a circuit board comprising the mounts. Furthermore, a body made of a heat-insulating material is located between the plates such that the second plate is arranged so as to be heat-insulated relative to the first plate. The air ionization module is used to generate ions in an air flow for at least one inner room of a building. Ionized air leads to a separation of multiple odor-causing molecules, an eradication of microorganisms, a degradation of volatile gaseous hydrocarbons, and a reduction of the oxide potential of the air, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: LK Luftqualität AG
    Inventors: Beda Weibel, Michael Oswald
  • Publication number: 20160093461
    Abstract: The invention relates to air ionization modules with ionization tubes removably arranged in mounts and to a support comprising the mounts. The air ionization modules are characterized in particular in that as little condensation as possible occurs while enriching an air flow with ions. For this purpose, the support has two mutually spaced plates, a first plate being an assembly plate and a second plate being a circuit board comprising the mounts. Furthermore, a body made of a heat-insulating material is located between the plates such that the second plate is arranged so as to be heat-insulated relative to the first plate. The air ionization module is used to generate ions in an air flow for at least one inner room of a building. Ionized air leads to a separation of multiple odor-causing molecules, an eradication of microorganisms, a degradation of volatile gaseous hydrocarbons, and a reduction of the oxide potential of the air, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Beda Weibel, Michael Oswald
  • Publication number: 20080226480
    Abstract: A vacuum pump includes first, second, third and fourth pump stages. Each pump stage has a trochoidal-shaped cavity and a rotor that rotates within the respective cavity. Each cavity has a volume determined by the depth of the cavity and a generally corresponding thickness of the rotor. The fourth stage has a largest volume and receives gas at an input pressure. The fourth stage outputs the gas to the third stage at a second pressure higher than the input pressure. The cavity of each successive stage (third, second and first) has a smaller volume and outputs the gas at a higher pressure than the previous stage. The last (first) stage outputs the gas to the atmosphere. The rotors in the stages rotate about a common pump shaft. Each rotor has a multiple vertices that follow the inner perimeter surface of the respective cavity without contact and without requiring additional seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ION METRICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ferran, Michael Oswald, Stephen J. Corbin
  • Patent number: 6837112
    Abstract: A capacitance diaphragm gauge (CDG) for measuring pressure includes a flush diaphragm mounted to a body structure via a shim or other raised perimeter portion. The diaphragm and the shim are welded to the body structure while the diaphragm is maintained at an elevated temperature. Contraction of the diaphragm as it cools pretensions the diaphragm to substantially reduce hysteresis effects. An electrode advantageously includes two portions with one portion providing excellent bonding characteristics and the other portion having temperature characteristics corresponding to the body structure and the diaphragm. An alternative CDG includes two identical electrodes with a first electrode positioned proximate to the center of the diaphragm and with a second electrode positioned proximate to the perimeter of the diaphragm. The second electrode provides a second capacitance signal that is used to compensate for changes in capacitance between the diaphragm and the first electrode caused by temperature changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Stec Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ferran, Daniel M. Rohrbach, Michael Oswald
  • Publication number: 20040187589
    Abstract: A capacitance diaphragm gauge (CDG) for measuring pressure includes a flush diaphragm mounted to a body structure via a shim or other raised perimeter portion. The diaphragm and the shim are welded to the body structure while the diaphragm is maintained at an elevated temperature. Contraction of the diaphragm as it cools pretensions the diaphragm to substantially reduce hysteresis effects. An electrode advantageously includes two portions with one portion providing excellent bonding characteristics and the other portion having temperature characteristics corresponding to the body structure and the diaphragm. An alternative CDG includes two identical electrodes with a first electrode positioned proximate to the center of the diaphragm and with a second electrode positioned proximate to the perimeter of the diaphragm. The second electrode provides a second capacitance signal that is used to compensate for changes in capacitance between the diaphragm and the first electrode caused by temperature changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Robert J. Ferran, Daniel M. Rohrbach, Michael Oswald
  • Patent number: 5818589
    Abstract: To measure absolute rotations in several directions in space with the aid of interferometers, one interferometer is required for each direction in space. According to the invention, it is proposed to supply a device consisting of several interferometers from a common light source and to switch only the phase modulation impressed on the light rather than the light paths, using time-division multiplexing. The output signals from the interferometers are detected and evaluated with a single detector and evaluating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Standard Elektrik Lorenz Akliengisellschaft
    Inventors: Joachim Scholz, Michael Oswald