Patents by Inventor Michael Schramm
Michael Schramm 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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Publication number: 20240118436Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the quality of an imaging plate, comprising the steps of carrying out an exposure of the imaging plate, carrying out a scan of the imaging plate in order to determine an image, determining a signal-to-noise ratio of the image or/and carrying out edge recognition on the image and calculating a quality value of the imaging plate on the basis of the signal-to-noise ratio of the image or/and on the basis of the recognized edge structure. Furthermore, the invention relates to an imaging plate scanner for carrying out such a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Dürr Dental SEInventors: Axel SCHRAMM, Matthias BECK, Bernd PHILIPPS, Michael WEBER, Herbert HÄNTSCH, Alexander LADIKOS
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Publication number: 20190389276Abstract: Heating, ventilating and/or air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle, comprising a control device (12), at least one functional component (16) and at least one driver device (14) which is implemented separately from the control device (12) and from the at least one functional component (16), wherein the control device (12) is connected to the at least one driver device (14) in terms of information technology by means of a bus system (18), and wherein the driver device (14) has at least one driver (24) for the functional component (16), which can operate the functional component (16)Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: VALEO KLIMASYSTEME GMBHInventors: Michael Schramm, Bodo Gesell, Peter Koch, Heiko Reiss, Anton Herzog, Siegfried Derx
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Patent number: 7303040Abstract: A novel active hood system is disclosed. The active hood system is designed such that in the event of a pedestrian/vehicle accident, the active hood system will soften the impact between the pedestrian and the vehicle by moving the vehicle hood into an elevated position. In some embodiments, the active hood system is constructed such that during a pedestrian/vehicle collision, the active hood system will raise the vehicle hood into an elevated position by having the hood move through a first travel distance and a second travel distance. The active hood system includes an actuator and a hinge. The actuator may be attached to the hinge. The actuator is designed such that if it is deployed, the actuator will raise the hood into the elevated position. Additional embodiments may also be made in which the actuator is vented during deployment. A dampener is also added to the active hood system. The dampener is designed to dampen the movement of the hood as the hood is moved through the second travel distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Autolive ASP, Inc.Inventors: David J. Green, Guy R. Letendre, Brent A. Parks, Michael Schramm, Roman Zlotnikov, Bradley W. Smith, Michael P. Jordan, Michael J. Ravenberg
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Publication number: 20070238386Abstract: The Improved light emitting bubble creation device is an invention that because of it's ability to emit light throughout a bubble creation ring and bubble wand rather than a single point light emission and because of it's unique incorporation of electroluminescent fibers, causes a created bubble to take on a unique and appealing self illuminating appearance, especially when a bubble is in contact with a bubble creation orifice. The invention is further enhanced by providing a bubble solution container or reservoir that contains lighted bubble solution. Such lighted bubble solution not only creates an appealing appearance, but facilitates the process of bubble creation and play in low light conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: Michael Schramm
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Publication number: 20070101879Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders (1.1, 1.2) in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors (7) and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Koniger, Michael Schramm, Peter Grobner
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Patent number: 7192079Abstract: A pedestrian protection apparatus particularly adapted for motor vehicle front end structures for mitigating injuries of pedestrians struck by the vehicle. The apparatus incorporates a front grill which is moveable between extended and retracted positions. While it is in its extended position, the grill is designed to absorb energy from a pedestrian impact to reduce pedestrian injuries. The position of the grill is controlled by an actuator which responds to control inputs such as vehicle speed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schramm, Brent Parks
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Patent number: 7159513Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Königer, Michael Schramm, Peter Gröbner
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Publication number: 20060284402Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and apparatus for inflating airbags. In one embodiment, an initiator is deployed to open an exit gas port, through which the airbag is inflated. The airbag is primarily inflated via gas from a first gas chamber and is substantially maintained in an inflated state for a predetermined period of time primarily via gas from a second gas chamber. In one embodiment, an airbag inflator is provided which comprises a first gas chamber, a second gas chamber, and an intermediate chamber assembly. The intermediate chamber assembly comprises a first gas port positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the first gas chamber and a second gas port positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the second gas chamber. The inflator is configured to allow a greater flow rate of gas through the first gas port upon deployment than through the second gas port.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Michael Schramm, David Green
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Patent number: 7146908Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Königer, Michael Schramm, Peter Gröbner
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Patent number: 7000539Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders (1.1, 1.2) in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors (7) and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Königer, Michael Schramm, Peter Gröbner
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Publication number: 20060032693Abstract: A hood latch release mechanism for a motor vehicle of the type incorporating a hood which pivots at near the front edge of the hood. The hood latch release system enables the hood to be opened in a manner to provide enhanced pedestrian impact protection in the event of an impending pedestrian impact with the hood. The system incorporates a hood latch mechanism which is manually actuatable by the operator to permit access to the vehicle's engine compartment and operates automatically to the response to an impending pedestrian impact. The hood latch release system may be implemented with an active hood lifting actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Brent Parks, Michael Schramm
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Publication number: 20050284318Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Koniger, Michael Schramm, Peter Grobner
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Publication number: 20050284317Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Koniger, Michael Schramm, Peter Grobner
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Publication number: 20050257980Abstract: A novel active hood system is disclosed. The active hood system is designed such that in the event of a pedestrian/vehicle accident, the active hood system will soften the impact between the pedestrian and the vehicle by moving the vehicle hood into an elevated position. In some embodiments, the active hood system is constructed such that during a pedestrian/vehicle collision, the active hood system will raise the vehicle hood into an elevated position by having the hood move through a first travel distance and a second travel distance. The active hood system includes an actuator and a hinge. The actuator may be attached to the hinge. The actuator is designed such that if it is deployed, the actuator will raise the hood into the elevated position. Additional embodiments may also be made in which the actuator is vented during deployment. A dampener is also added to the active hood system. The dampener is designed to dampen the movement of the hood as the hood is moved through the second travel distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: David Green, Guy Letendre, Brent Parks, Michael Schramm, Roman Zlotnikov, Bradley Smith, Michael Jordan, Michael Ravenberg
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Publication number: 20050212327Abstract: A pedestrian protection apparatus particularly adapted for motor vehicle front end structures for mitigating injuries of pedestrians struck by the vehicle. The apparatus incorporates a front grill which is moveable between extended and retracted positions. While it is in its extended position, the grill is designed to absorb energy from a pedestrian impact to reduce pedestrian injuries. The position of the grill is controlled by an actuator which responds to control inputs such as vehicle speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Michael Schramm, Brent Parks
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Patent number: 6779446Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders (1.1, 1.2)in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors (7) and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Königer, Michael Schramm, Peter Gröbner
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Publication number: 20040025724Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders (1.1, 1.2) in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors (7) and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Koniger, Michael Schramm, Peter Grobner
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Patent number: 6644184Abstract: A web-fed offset printing machine includes printing units having at least one form cylinder and one transfer cylinder; and at least one folder unit; and wherein, for each printing unit, at least one of the form and transfer cylinders has a drive connection to a separate electric motor, the at least one cylinder has either no mechanical drive connection to a further one of the cylinders in case the further cylinder is driven directly or indirectly by a further separate electric motor, or a mechanical drive connection to one of the further cylinders in case the further cylinder is non-driven; the printing machine further includes a motor control system for the at least one electric motor for adjusting a printing group and for presetting the printing units for adaptation to either a different web path or production configuration, the motor control system has an input side; and a computing and memory unit for storing a plurality of cylinder positions connected to the input side of the motor control system.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Man Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Königer, Michael Schramm, Peter Gröbner
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Patent number: 6578479Abstract: In order to reach optimal web tension relationships rapidly in the folder superstructure when starting up a web-fed rotary printing machine, first of all a web is transported with the print in the printing units thrown off, the pull units lying on the web path being operated with first lead values for optimal web tensions and, after printing has been thrown on, the pull units being operated with second lead values for optimal web tensions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Michael Schramm
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Publication number: 20030066444Abstract: The invention relates to the drive of a printing machine. Cylinders and functional groups are to be driven with low technical expenditure. To this end, all form cylinders (1.1, 1.2)in a printing unit, for example, are driven respectively by separate electric motors (7) and are not in mechanical drive connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Josef Hajek, Johann Koniger, Michael Schramm, Peter Grobner