Patents by Inventor Michael Piontek

Michael Piontek 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).

  • Patent number: 11969755
    Abstract: Described herein are a method for transferring an embossed structure, which includes at least the steps (1-i) and (2-i) or (1-ii) and (2-ii), where steps (1-i) and (2-i) or (1-ii) and (2-ii) are carried out using an embossing tool (P1) including at least one embossing die (p1), where the embossing die (p1) of the embossing tool (P1) is pretreated, before the implementation of step (2-i) or before the implementation of step (1-ii), with at least one organic solvent and/or at least one reactive diluent, and also a method of using a corresponding pretreated embossing tool (P1) including at least one embossing die (p1) for the purpose of transferring an embossed structure in such a way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBH
    Inventors: Jan-Bernd Kues, Susanne Piontek, Joerg Exner, Birgit Kleine-Bley, Alberto Garcia Martin, Jens-Henning Noatschk, Michael Lorenz, Robert Von Der Aa, Frank Bergmann, Wilfried Schipper
  • Publication number: 20230286383
    Abstract: An agricultural work machine and a method for operation an agricultural work machine are disclosed. The agricultural work machine includes a driver’s cab with an interior space spatially partially delimited by a front window and at least one side window, a driver’s seat arranged in the interior space, an input device for entering input by an operator, a visualization system for visualizing information for an operator sitting on the driver’s seat, and a control device which is communication with the visualization system. The control device controls the visualization system in such a way that process information relevant to the selected work process is visualized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Waldemar Thiesmann, Klaus Albers, Robert Beck, Stefan Galland, Jan Geiger, Ingo Kirchbeck, Michael Losch, Michael Piontek, Peter Juerschik, Dennis Neitemeier, Eckehard Jeppe, Reinhard Frenser, Joachim Baumgarten, Bastian Bormann, Andreas Wilken, Maik Heufekes, Matthias Domnik, Marvin Barther, Johann Witte, Maximilian Schröder
  • Patent number: 11053478
    Abstract: A method for separating virus-like particles from a cell suspension of host cells. The virus-like particles having at least one envelope protein embedded in a lipid double membrane including at least a portion corresponding to a small envelope protein of a virus of the family Hepadnaviridae. The host cells are disrupted to obtain a first suspension. A supernatant containing the virus-like particles is separated from the first suspension. Then, an adsorbent is added to the supernatant and separated off. Then, the virus-like particles are desorbed from the adsorbent by adding a desorption buffer. A soluble calcium salt is added to a supernatant separated from the second suspension to form a precipitate, the precipitate formed is separated off and transferred to a third suspension. The virus-like particles are separated from the third suspension and purified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: ARTES BIOTECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: David Wetzel, Volker Jenzelewski, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20200017838
    Abstract: A method for separating virus-like particles from a cell suspension of host cells. The virus-like particles having at least one envelope protein embedded in a lipid double membrane including at least a portion corresponding to a small envelope protein of a virus of the family Hepadnaviridae. The host cells are disrupted to obtain a first suspension. A supernatant containing the virus-like particles is separated from the first suspension. Then, an adsorbent is added to the supernatant and separated off. Then, the virus-like particles are desorbed from the adsorbent by adding a desorption buffer. A soluble calcium salt is added to a supernatant separated from the second suspension to form a precipitate, the precipitate formed is separated off and transferred to a third suspension. The virus-like particles are separated from the third suspension and purified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: David WETZEL, Volker JENZELEWSKI, Michael PIONTEK
  • Patent number: 9818308
    Abstract: A simulator of an agricultural working machine has a computer unit coupled to a display unit and a control unit. The agricultural working machine to be simulated has adjustable working parts and control elements that implement adjustment of the working parts and a software module that is stored in the computer unit. The software module depicts a process model of crop-processing processes to be implemented by the agricultural working machine and depicts the machine behavior resulting from the crop-processing processes. The process model and the machine behavior are visualized in the display unit and can be edited by the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Emtemaschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Sebastian Neu, Kai Bergmann, Marcel Vonde, Olaf Rehders, Michael Piontek, Jens Broer, Benjamin Mattich, Boris Kettelhoit
  • Patent number: 9434152
    Abstract: A carbon fiber roller core coated or covered with an outer nylon or outer chrome surface for use in a printing press, and a method of making and the method of using same are disclosed. The advantages of a light weight roller for shipment, handling and roller replacement are provided. Also the desired nylon or chrome surface for use in the printing press, such as the press inking or water system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Rotation Dynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Kelly Williams, Michael Piontek
  • Patent number: 9149114
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Cannon Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20150024354
    Abstract: A simulator of an agricultural working machine has a computer unit coupled to a display unit and a control unit. The agricultural working machine to be simulated has adjustable working parts and control elements that implement adjustment of the working parts and a software module that is stored in the computer unit. The software module depicts a process model of crop-processing processes to be implemented by the agricultural working machine and depicts the machine behavior resulting from the crop-processing processes. The process model and the machine behavior are visualized in the display unit and can be edited by the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Sebastian Neu, KAI BERGMANN, MARCEL VONDE, OLAF REHDERS, MICHAEL PIONTEK, JENS BROER, BENJAMIN MATTICH, BORIS KETTELHOIT
  • Publication number: 20140367936
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20140182468
    Abstract: A carbon fiber roller core coated or covered with an outer nylon or outer chrome surface for use in a printing press, and a method of making and the method of using same are disclosed. The advantages of a light weight roller for shipment, handling and roller replacement are provided. Also the desired nylon or chrome surface for use in the printing press, such as the press inking or water system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Joe Kelly Williams, Michael Piontek
  • Patent number: 8764031
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Cannon Equipment Company
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20140149242
    Abstract: A modular merchandiser and system with a frame of vertical posts and horizontal bars is carried on legs and carries grid elements sandwiching an indicia panel. Adjacent merchandiser panels can be linearly, perpendicularly or angularly (from about 10° to 350°) joined, and placed on the front end or other positions in various locations to carry various product on novel, height adjustable accessories and merchandising effects. Various parts of the merchandiser and the accessories therefor may be obtained in a first financial transaction (lease or sale) and others in subsequent financial transactions to update the same. Supporting special software can be similarly obtained and used to achieve uniform displays by using the included indicia panel. The system permits easier, less expensive, less wasteful, faster, and more environmentally friendly updating of the merchandiser, accessories, frame and grid portions separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Harold L. Turner, JR., Joseph Theodore Bauer, Gabriel Garduno, Matthew Douglas Reier, Louis Frederick Polk, Kenneth Earl Ramsey, Charles M. Gruber, Howard Lynn Hammond, Michael Shaver, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20120059254
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for utilizing light, including ultraviolet, optical and/or infrared, for detecting a body in an object, such as biomaterial or tissue, animal and/or human tissue. The body or object may be made fluorescent by the use of dyes or agent. Light is used to illuminate the body and object and the scattered light, fluorescent and/or emitted light, reflected light and transmitted light are detected and used to reconstruct the body and/or object using an iterative analysis. Further, the method and apparatus may be extended to endoscopic applications to make subcutaneous images of internal tissue above, on, in or beyond endoscopic pathways such as esophagus, stomach, colon, bronchial tubes and/or other openings, cavities and spaces animate or inanimate, and in man-made or industrial materials as carbon/resin structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Wang Lifan, Carl R. Pennypacker, William Sheehan, James W. Gee, JR., Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20110204760
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20100147414
    Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a selected beverage into a flexible pouch 8, sealingly closing the pouch 8 and dispensing the closed pouch 8. The apparatus comprises a housing 4 adapted to, in use, accept a plurality of reservoirs 10 of beverage concentrate. Each reservoir 10 has a concentrate pump 12 provided with a diluent inlet and a mixer for mixing pumped concentrate with diluent to produce a mixed beverage. Leading from each pump 12 is flexible conduit 14 terminating in a nozzle 68 for dispensing the mixed beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Richard John Nighy, Michael Piontek
  • Patent number: 7293517
    Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus for compactly stacking a sail having a tack, clew and head, the sail being mounted to batten or sail cars above a boom when the sail is stowed, furled or fully lowered. More specifically, most of the cars are compacted or stacked by diverting cars onto several lower tracks, such that the height of the stacked cars is approximately halved. Cars adjacent the boom and tack of the sail may be slidably mounted on at least two of the lower tracks, and carrying the sail between the at least two of the lower tracks. If more than two lower storage tracks are used, the height reduction of the stacked cars can be greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Harken, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Luedtke, Dane Blackburn, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20060185570
    Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus for compactly stacking a sail having a tack, clew and head, said sail being mounted to batten or sail cars above a boom when a sail is stowed, furled or fully lowered. More specifically, most of the cars are compacted or stacked by diverting cars onto several lower tracks, such that the height of the stacked cars is approximately halved. Cars adjacent the boom and tack of the sail may be slidably mounted on at least two of said lower tracks, and carrying said sail between said at least two of said lower tracks. If more than two lower storage tracks are used, the height reduction of the stacked cars can be greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Luedtke, Dane Blackburn, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20060157152
    Abstract: A beverage dispenser apparatus and method for dispensing a beverage, be it soda, beer or frozen “slushy” type is provided with a direct or indirect mounted game type controller for operating and dispensing the beverage. Additional features such as game displays, audio and or additional dispensing functions, such as adding flavoring, and vending may be controlled via the game type control. The vending operation may be initiated by money deposits or acceptance of some type card such as a debit, credit or other card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Wolski, Gregory Billman, Santhosh Kumar, Kyle Elsom, Mark Lytell, David Gist, E. Sevcik, Kevin Brandt, Andrew Sanguinet, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20040221786
    Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus for compactly stacking batten or sail cars above a boom when a very tall sail is stowed, furled or fully lowered. More specifically, most of the cars are compacted or stacked by diverting cars onto several lower tracks, such that the height of the stacked cars is approximately halved. If more than two lower storage tracks are used, the height reduction of the stacked cars can be greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Harken, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Luedtke, Dane Blackburn, Michael Piontek
  • Patent number: 5741674
    Abstract: A process for the recombinant production of proteins in the yeast Hansenula comprises transforming Hansenula with an expression cassette which comprises the following structural elements encoded:L-A-P-GENwhereL is a leader sequence,A is an adaptor producing an alpha-helix structure,P is a processing signal andGEN is a structural gene for the required protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Rhein Biotech Gesellschaft fur neue biotechnologische Prozesse und Produkte, mbH
    Inventors: Jurgen Schweden, Claus Bollschweiler, Michael Piontek, Ulrike Weydemann, Zbigniew A. Janowicz, Alexander W.M. Strasser