Patents by Inventor Michael Pfisterer
Michael Pfisterer 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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Patent number: 12179346Abstract: An active arm module for the robot arm of a modular industrial robot has a first housing, first and connection sides arranged at an offset, and a drive device. The first connection side is mounted rotatably relative to the first housing, and is connected to the drive device in a torque-locking manner. The second connection side is connected to the first housing in a torque-proof manner, the drive device being arranged in the first housing and configured to rotate the first connection side relative to the first housing. A further module can be connected to the first and/or second connection side, where the first connection side is optically, electrically, power-electrically and/or fluidically connected to the second connection side, and an optical signal, electrical signal, electrical power, and/or a fluid can be exchanged with the further module via the and/or second connection side.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2021Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Beckhoff Automation GmbHInventors: Michael Pfister, Hans Beckhoff, Dirk Janssen, Uwe Prüssmeier, Christoph Zech, Leo Büchinger, Thomas Morscher, Armin Pehlivan, Peter Kastler, Clemens Maier
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Patent number: 12109694Abstract: An industrial robot comprises a modular robot arm having a plurality of arm modules, where a rotation transfer device for optical signal transmission is provided in an arm module or between a first and a second arm module. The rotation transfer device comprises an optomechanical rotation interface having a first interface side and a second interface side, which face each other and are substantially rotationally symmetrical and complementary. The first and second interface sides are configured to rotate relative to each other. The first and second interface sides are mechanically mounted with respect to each other, with a radial plain bearing on one interface side and a slide bearing shell complementary thereto on the other interface side. A gap is formed between the first and second interface sides, in the axial direction of the rotation transfer device, across which the optical signal transmission takes place.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Beckhoff Automation GmbHInventors: Peter Kastler, Clemens Maier, Thomas Morscher, Armin Pehlivan, Christoph Zech, Leo Büchinger, Hans Beckhoff, Dirk Janssen, Uwe Prüssmeier, Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20240241147Abstract: A laboratory system includes: at least one reactor; a sample extraction device for extracting a sample from the at least one reactor into a sampling space; a fluid supply system including a transportation fluid supply; at least one sample storage container; at least one fluid supply channel connecting the extraction device to the fluid supply system; at least one sample extraction channel connecting the extraction device to the sample storage container, where the fluid supply system is arranged to push the sample from the sampling space through the sample extraction channel to the at least one sample storage container using transportation fluid of the transportation fluid supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Stephan Olivier van Banning, Serge Peter Sonneborn, David Michael Pfisterer, Joel Michael Hawkins
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Patent number: 11828531Abstract: An adjustable user interface module (UIM) for a domestic appliance is provided and includes an adjustable UIM housing; a UIM electronic component mounted to the adjustable UIM housing; and a pair of adjustable fastening members adapted to mount the adjustable UIM housing to the domestic appliance, each of the adjustable fastening members being configured to adjust the adjustable UIM housing in at least an up and down direction to in turn adjust the height of the UIM electronic component.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Joshua Wittes, Cemalettin Hasturk, Murat Zengin, Göksel Göktepe, Tobias Hochstatter, Alpkan Başaran, Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20230283892Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media relate to a handheld wireless endoscope image streaming apparatus. The apparatus may establish a wireless connection to a computer system. The apparatus may obtain, via a digital camera, video imagery via an endoscope, the video imagery including multiple frames. The apparatus may stream to a computer system video data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Trevor Pennypacker, Nishant Reddy, Michael Pfisterer, Alejandro Vazquez, Amit Patel
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Patent number: 11627243Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media relate to a handheld wireless endoscope image streaming apparatus. The apparatus may establish a wireless connection to a computer system. The apparatus may obtain, via a digital camera, video imagery via an endoscope, the video imagery including multiple frames. The apparatus may stream to a computer system video data.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Phaox LLCInventors: Nishant Reddy, Amit Patel, Michael Pfisterer, Alejandro Vazquez, Trevor Pennypacker
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Publication number: 20230094803Abstract: An adjustable user interface module (UIM) for a domestic appliance is provided and includes an adjustable UIM housing; a UIM electronic component mounted to the adjustable UIM housing; and a pair of adjustable fastening members adapted to mount the adjustable UIM housing to the domestic appliance, each of the adjustable fastening members being configured to adjust the adjustable UIM housing in at least an up and down direction to in turn adjust the height of the UIM electronic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Joshua Wittes, Cemalettin Hasturk, Murat Zengin, Göksel Göktepe, Tobias Hochstatter, Alpkan Basaran, Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20230023904Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media relate to a handheld wireless endoscope image streaming apparatus. The apparatus may establish a wireless connection to a computer system. The apparatus may obtain, via a digital camera, video imagery via an endoscope, the video imagery including multiple frames. The apparatus may stream to a computer system video data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Nishant Reddy, Amit Patel, Michael Pfisterer, Alejandro Vazquez, Trevor Pennypacker
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Patent number: 11442167Abstract: An autonomous vehicle having a sensor and a sensor having a plurality of light transmitters and a plurality of light receivers that are arranged in a common housing, with the optical axes of the light transmitters and light receivers being arranged in parallel or in fan form in different angle directions having angular intervals, whereby a protected field is formed, and having a control and evaluation unit for monitoring and evaluating the protected field, wherein a camera is connected to the control and evaluation unit, with camera images of the camera being evaluated by the control and evaluation unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: SICK AGInventor: Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20220134540Abstract: An industrial robot comprises a modular robot arm having a plurality of arm modules, where a rotation transfer device for optical signal transmission is provided in an arm module or between a first and a second arm module. The rotation transfer device comprises an optomechanical rotation interface having a first interface side and a second interface side, which face each other and are substantially rotationally symmetrical and complementary. The first and second interface sides are configured to rotate relative to each other. The first and second interface sides are mechanically mounted with respect to each other, with a radial plain bearing on one interface side and a slide bearing shell complementary thereto on the other interface side. A gap is formed between the first and second interface sides, in the axial direction of the rotation transfer device, across which the optical signal transmission takes place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Peter Kastler, Clemens Maier, Thomas Morscher, Armin Pehlivan, Christoph Zech, Leo Büchinger, Hans Beckhoff, Dirk Janssen, Uwe Prüssmeier, Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20220118634Abstract: An active arm module for the robot arm of a modular industrial robot has a first housing, first and connection sides arranged at an offset, and a drive device. The first connection side is mounted rotatably relative to the first housing, and is connected to the drive device in a torque-locking manner. The second connection side is connected to the first housing in a torque-proof manner, the drive device being arranged in the first housing and configured to rotate the first connection side relative to the first housing. A further module can be connected to the first and/or second connection side, where the first connection side is optically, electrically, power-electrically and/or fluidically connected to the second connection side, and an optical signal, electrical signal, electrical power, and/or a fluid can be exchanged with the further module via the and/or second connection side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Michael Pfister, Hans Beckhoff, Dirk Janssen, Uwe Prüssmeier, Christoph Zech, Leo Büchinger, Thomas Morscher, Armin Pehlivan, Peter Kastler, Clemens Maier
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Publication number: 20200081123Abstract: An autonomous vehicle having a sensor and a sensor having a plurality of light transmitters and a plurality of light receivers that are arranged in a common housing, with the optical axes of the light transmitters and light receivers being arranged in parallel or in fan form in different angle directions having angular intervals, whereby a protected field is formed, and having a control and evaluation unit for monitoring and evaluating the protected field, wherein a camera is connected to the control and evaluation unit, with camera images of the camera being evaluated by the control and evaluation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Michael PFISTER
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Patent number: 8296067Abstract: According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a system and method for using satellite communications satellites to control and receive data from a land cableless seismic system. The satellite transmission could transmit control signals (e.g. turn on/off) and receive signals from the remote seismograph units (seismic data, quality control parameters, status, location, etc.) which would subsequently be retransmitted to a processing center or other surface facility.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Allan A. Ross, Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20090234585Abstract: According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a system and method for using satellite communications satellites to control and receive data from a land cableless seismic system. The satellite transmission could transmit control signals (e.g. turn on/off) and receive signals from the remote seismograph units (seismic data, quality control parameters, status, location, etc.) which would subsequently be retransmitted to a processing center or other surface facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Allan A. Ross, Michael Pfister
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Publication number: 20050082296Abstract: A structure and kit and method of use are disclosed of a plurality of interegaging panels forming a plurality of open-topped compartments, such structure adapted for positioning within a bucket for storage of objects including bait fish.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Michael Pfister, Gregory Brotz
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Patent number: 6232500Abstract: This invention relates to a novel improved process for preparation of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenylidene]methanamine from 4-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone and monomethylamine.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Pfizer IncInventors: Juan Carlos Colberg, David Michael Pfisterer, Geraldine Patricia Taber