Patents by Inventor Michael Pieper

Michael Pieper 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: 20220339773
    Abstract: A portable tool for mobile use includes a housing, an electric motor located in the housing, an insert shaft on the tool, and a battery. The battery or a terminal for connecting to an external energy source is located in the insert shaft. A mechanically or hydraulically driven movable piston rod is for performing spreading, cutting, lifting, and/or pressing. An electronic device controls and/or regulates the electric motor and includes a printed circuit board with a potting compound on which electronic components are arranged. An electrically conductive on the insert shaft allows a releasable electric contact between the battery and the electronic device of the tool by inserting the battery into the insert shaft. The contact is divided into a first and second surface regions. The first surface region is covered with a nonconductive protective layer, and the second surface region is free of the protective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas LITTWIN, Michael PIEPER
  • Patent number: 11163420
    Abstract: An apparatus (20) and method (10) for rendering a tree structure in a GUI depending on a position of a pointing cursor relative to the rendered tree use the cursor position with respect to the tree to control which tree branches to expand/collapse automatically. They reconfigure the tree view for compact presentation without need for explicit expand/collapse operations. A tree view is generated (11). A cursor position relative to the view is determined (14), consisting of first and second position values according to first and second directions. The branch the cursor position is aligned with according to the first direction is automatically selected as active branch (15). Sub-levels of that branch to be expanded are determined (16), depending on the second position value relative to indentations of the sub-levels, and the tree view is automatically updated by expanding the determined sub-levels of the active branch and collapsing other branches (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings, SAS
    Inventors: Jens Brocke, Frank Glaeser, Stefan Kubsch, Hui Li, Michael Pieper, Michael Weber
  • Patent number: 10347287
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for rearrangement of media data using visual representations of the media data are described. A displaying unit displays visual representations of media data items in a temporal order according to temporal metadata of the media data items. An operation unit changes the position of the visual representation of a first media data item upon receipt of a user input. Automatically, the position of the visual representations of some other media data items are changed corresponding to the position change of the visual representation of the first media data item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HOLDINGS
    Inventors: Michael Weber, Jens Brocke, Stefan Kubsch, Michael Pieper, Frank Glaeser, Hui Li
  • Publication number: 20180322906
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for rearrangement of media data using visual representations of the media data are described. A displaying unit displays visual representations of media data items in a temporal order according to temporal metadata of the media data items. An operation unit changes the position of the visual representation of a first media data item upon receipt of a user input. Automatically, the position of the visual representations of some other media data items are changed corresponding to the position change of the visual representation of the first media data item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Michael WEBER, Jens Brocke, Stefan Kubsch, Michael Pieper, Frank Glaeser, Hui Li
  • Patent number: 10056110
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for rearrangement of media data using visual representations of the media data are described. A displaying unit displays visual representations of media data items in a temporal order according to temporal metadata of the media data items. An operation unit changes the position of the visual representation of a first media data item upon receipt of a user input. Automatically, the position of the visual representations of some other media data items are changed corresponding to the position change of the visual representation of the first media data item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Jens Brocke, Frank Glaeser, Stefan Kubsch, Hui Li, Michael Pieper, Michael Weber
  • Publication number: 20170371505
    Abstract: An apparatus (20) and method (10) for rendering a tree structure in a GUI depending on a position of a pointing cursor relative to the rendered tree use the cursor position with respect to the tree to control which tree branches to expand/collapse automatically. They reconfigure the tree view for compact presentation without need for explicit expand/collapse operations. A tree view is generated (11). A cursor position relative to the view is determined (14), consisting of first and second position values according to first and second directions. The branch the cursor position is aligned with according to the first direction is automatically selected as active branch (15). Sub-levels of that branch to be expanded are determined (16), depending on the second position value relative to indentations of the sub-levels, and the tree view is automatically updated by expanding the determined sub-levels of the active branch and collapsing other branches (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jens BROCKE, Frank GLAESER, Stefan KUBSCH, Hui LI, Michael PIEPER, Michael WEBER
  • Publication number: 20160254023
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for rearrangement of media data using visual representations of the media data are described. A displaying unit displays visual representations of media data items in a temporal order according to temporal metadata of the media data items. An operation unit changes the position of the visual representation of a first media data item upon receipt of a user input. Automatically, the position of the visual representations of some other media data items are changed corresponding to the position change of the visual representation of the first media data item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jens BROCKE, Frank GLAESER, Stefan KUBSCH, Hui LI, Michael PIEPER, Michael WEBER
  • Patent number: 8762012
    Abstract: A powertrain system includes a multi-mode transmission configured to transfer torque among an input member, torque machines and an output member. A method for controlling operation of the multi-mode transmission includes determining torque commands for the torque machines in response to a desired input speed of the input member and an output speed of the output member determined based upon an estimated wheel speed of a wheel of a driveline coupled to the output member. The estimated wheel speed of the wheel is set equal to a monitored wheel speed of the wheel upon detecting an abrupt decrease in the wheel speed. Torque commands are determined for the torque machines in response to the desired input speed and the monitored wheel speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: R. Anthony Hansen, Jeffrey Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20130297156
    Abstract: A powertrain system includes a multi-mode transmission configured to transfer torque among an input member, torque machines and an output member. A method for controlling operation of the multi-mode transmission includes determining torque commands for the torque machines in response to a desired input speed of the input member and an output speed of the output member determined based upon an estimated wheel speed of a wheel of a driveline coupled to the output member. The estimated wheel speed of the wheel is set equal to a monitored wheel speed of the wheel upon detecting an abrupt decrease in the wheel speed. Torque commands are determined for the torque machines in response to the desired input speed and the monitored wheel speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: R. Anthony Hansen, Jeffrey Michael Pieper
  • Patent number: 8354418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), wherein the groups A, R1, R2, Ra and Rb have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the tautomers, racemates, enantiomers, diastereomers and the mixtures thereof, and optionally the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, and processes for preparing these thiazolyl-dihydro-quinazolines and the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Trixi Brandl, Udo Maier, Christoph Hoenke, Anne T. Joergensen, Alexander Pautsch, Steffen Breitfelder, Matthias Grauert, Matthias Hoffmann, Stefan Scheuerer, Klaus Erb, Michael Pieper, Ingo Pragst
  • Patent number: 8334378
    Abstract: Disclosed are thiazolyl-dihydro-quinazolines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R4 have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the isomers thereof, and processes for preparing these compounds and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Trixi Brandl, Udo Maier, Matthias Hoffmann, Stefan Scheuerer, Anne T. Joergensen, Alexander Pautsch, Steffen Breitfelder, Matthias Grauert, Christoph Hoenke, Klaus Erb, Michael Pieper, Ingo Pragst
  • Publication number: 20100145041
    Abstract: Disclosed are thiazolyl-dihydro-quinazolines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R4 have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the isomers thereof, and processes for preparing these compounds and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Trixi BRANDL, Udo MAIER, Matthias HOFFMANN, Stefan SCHEUERER, Anne T. JOERGENSEN, Alexander PAUTSCH, Steffen BREITFELDER, Matthias GRAUERT, Christoph HOENKE, Klaus ERB, Michael PIEPER, Ingo PRAGST
  • Patent number: 7691868
    Abstract: Disclosed are thiazolyl-dihydro-quinazolines of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R4 have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the isomers thereof, and processes for preparing these compounds and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Trixi Brandl, Udo Maier, Matthias Hoffmann, Stefan Scheuerer, Anne T. Joergensen, Alexander Pautsch, Steffen Breitfelder, Matthias Grauert, Christoph Hoenke, Klaus Erb, Michael Pieper, Ingo Pragst
  • Patent number: 7594971
    Abstract: A novel method of cleaning and disinfecting organically contaminated articles such as, for instance, medical instruments, wherein the cleaning cycle consists of two sections divided by removal and replenishing the cleaning liquid, in each section of which the temperature of the cleaning liquid is raised to and maintained at between 40° C. and 60° C. for a predetermined time and the pH-value is raised to between 8.5 and 12 by adding an alkaline cleaning agent. During the second section a low-molecular peroxide compound is added to the cleaning liquid after the cleaning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Miele & Cie KG
    Inventors: Winfried Michels, Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20090131424
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of general formula (I), wherein the groups A, R1, R2, Ra and Rb have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the tautomers, racemates, enantiomers, diastereomers and the mixtures thereof, and optionally the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, and processes for preparing these thiazolyl-dihydro-quinazolines and the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Trixi BRANDL, Udo MAIER, Christoph HOENKE, Anne T. JOERGENSEN, Alexander PAUTSCH, Steffen BREITFELDER, Matthias GRAUERT, Matthias HOFFMANN, Stefan SCHEUERER, Klaus ERB, Michael PIEPER, Ingo PRAGST
  • Patent number: 7517995
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of general formula (I), wherein the groups R1, R2, Ra and Rb have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the tautomers, racemates, enantiomers, diastereomers and the mixtures thereof, and optionally the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, and processes for preparing these thiazolyl-dihydro-cyclopentapyrazoles and the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Breitfelder, Udo Maier, Christoph Hoenke, Anne T. Joergensen, Alexander Pautsch, Trixi Brandl, Matthias Grauert, Matthias Hoffmann, Stefan Scheuerer, Klaus Erb, Michael Pieper, Ingo Pragst
  • Publication number: 20090093474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new thiazolyl-dihydro-indazoles of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the tautomers, racemates, enantiomers, diastereomers and the mixtures thereof, and optionally the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, and processes for preparing these thiazolyl-dihydro-indazoles and the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Matthias Grauert, Udo Maier, Matthias Hoffmann, Stefan Scheuerer, Anne T. Joergensen, Alexander Pautsch, Trixi Brandl, Christoph Hoenke, Steffen Breitfelder, Klaus Erb, Michael Pieper, Ingo Pragst
  • Publication number: 20090025722
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for delivery of respiratory gases in conjunction with a powder inhaler for inhaled administration of pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical mixtures or pharmaceutical formulations to patients who are attached to respirators. The pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical mixtures or pharmaceutical formulations are preferably administered to patients who are being artificially ventilated through a mask or via a tracheal tube under anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Pieper, Herbert Hurtig, Matthaeus Mueller, Hans Schmitt, Juergen Schraivogel
  • Publication number: 20080063608
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) an anticholinergic of formula 1 wherein X? is an anion with a single negative charge; (b) a corticosteroid; and (c) a betamimetic, wherein each component (a), (b), and (c) are optionally in the form of the solvates or hydrates thereof, processes for preparing them, and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Pieper, Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20080051444
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of dopamine receptor agonists for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the reduction of excessive food intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Pieper, Joachim Mierau