Patents by Inventor Michael Schulte

Michael Schulte 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: 20250229278
    Abstract: A fastening element (1) for a lid (2) is proposed, having at least: a first element (3), und a second element (4) arranged on the first element (3) so as to be pivotable at least between a first position and a second position; wherein in the first position, the second element (4) is arranged pretensioned by a stop (5) of the first element (3), wherein the stop (5) can be released by an elastic deformation of the first element (3), and the second element (4) can be pivoted towards the second position by at least partially reducing the pretension. Two further configurations of a fastening element (1) are proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Grohe AG
    Inventors: Michael Schulte, Dominik Heubrock, Tobias Heine
  • Publication number: 20240367077
    Abstract: Depth filtration media for the harvest clarification of a feed stream from cell cultures containing a therapeutic biomol-ecule. The depth filtration media is comprised of a sintered mixture of a polymeric adsorbent and a thermoplastic binder and possess ultra-low extractables and do not require pre-flushing prior to use. Further, the materials of construction used for the sintered depth filter media demonstrate a high stability to gamma radiation and are compatible with gamma-based pre-use sterilization processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Axel Delp, Michael Schulte, John Paul Amara, Darcy L. Chen, Michael James Susienka
  • Patent number: 12135387
    Abstract: A radar device with a housing, with a shield, with an interconnect device, with an electronic circuit arrangement, and with antennas. A circuit arrangement has electronic components, and at least some of the electronic components are arranged on a first side of the interconnect device. The antennas are arranged on a second side of the interconnect device. The shield and the interconnect device, with the components and antennas arranged on it, are surrounded by the housing. The shield has at least one hole, into which at least one of the first components (arranged on the first side of the interconnect device) protrudes, or through which at least one of the components (arranged on the first side of the interconnect device) protrudes. The remaining components (arranged on the first side of the interconnect device), with the exception of connecting elements, are arranged entirely between the first side of the interconnect device and the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Michael Schulte
  • Publication number: 20240278479
    Abstract: Apparatus for producing molded. filled and sealed receptacle products made of plastics material, comprising—a hose head (32) for dispensing at least one hose extruded using an extrusion means, —a separating means (12) for separating a preform from the hose, —a main mold (24) for accommodating at least one preform in the context of molding thereof, —a transfer means (14) for transferring the preform from the hose head (32) to a filling means (16) for filling via an opening of the preform, and—a supplying means (20) for a sterilizing fluid which allows for flow around at least one filling needle (22) of the filling means (16), characterized in that a further supplying means (30) for sterilizing fluid which at least partially protects at least the opening of the preform in the region below the hose head (32) from contamination is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Kocher-Plastik Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Schultes, Michael Sobottka, Achim Rawolle
  • Patent number: 12038076
    Abstract: A multi-function differential (MFD) assembly includes a differential case, a differential gear assembly disposed in the differential case, a mechanical limited slip differential (mLSD) clutch assembly disposed in the differential case, and an electronic limited slip differential (eLSD) clutch assembly disposed in the differential case. The mLSD clutch assembly is configured to provide the MFD assembly with mLSD functionality, and the eLSD clutch assembly is configured to provide the MFD assembly with eLSD functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventor: Michael Schulte
  • Publication number: 20240228179
    Abstract: Shown and described is a system (1) for monitoring the condition of a conveyor belt (2) of a conveyor belt system (3), with a support shaft (4, 4?), a scraper segment (5, 5?) arranged on the support shaft (4, 4?) and connected to the support shaft (4, 4?) in a torque-transmitting manner, a stationary mounting (8) with a mounting bearing (9) in which the support shaft (4, 4?) is rotatably mounted, a movement element (11) arranged on the mounting (8) and coupled to the support shaft (4, 4?) in terms of movement, and a sensor (10) for monitoring the condition of the conveyor belt (2), wherein the scraper segment (5, 5?), the support shaft (4, 4?), the mounting (8) and the movement element (11) interact in such a way that a force acting on the scraper segment (5, 5?) is transmitted to the movement element (11), and wherein the sensor (10) is arranged and designed in such a way that the sensor (10) detects a characteristic, in particular physical, variable of the movement element (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Schulte Strathaus
  • Patent number: 12017236
    Abstract: A ceiling-mount showerhead (1), at least comprising: at least one first housing element (2) to attach to a ceiling (3), wherein a first spray plate (4) is disposed in the at least one first housing element (2); and at least one second housing element (5) to attach to the ceiling (3), wherein a second spray plate (6) is disposed in the at least one second housing element (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: GROHE AG
    Inventor: Michael Schulte
  • Publication number: 20240196802
    Abstract: A square baler that comprises at least one ram movably arranged in a pressing channel between end positions and a drivetrain which is designed to drive at least the ram. The drivetrain has a torque input connection through which torque is supplied to the drivetrain. The drivetrain comprises a transmission device arranged downstream from the torque input connection and has at least one flywheel. The transmission device has a first power splitter that is connected to the torque input connection, and two reduction gears that are assigned to the ram and are connected in parallel to one another to the first power split. At least one flywheel is connected upstream from each reduction gear. A shiftable clutch device is interposed between the first power split and the at least one flywheel and engages the at least one flywheel when the square baler is initially operated or during a startup process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Usines CLAAS France S.A.S
    Inventors: Volker Fuchs, Michael Schulte, Robert Obermeier-Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20240196803
    Abstract: A gear assembly for a square baling press. The gear assembly drives a ram arranged movably between end positions in a pressing channel of the square baling press and at least one additional working unit of the square baling press. The gear assembly comprises two side gears and at least one reduction gear that is downstream from the particular side gear and may be connected on the output side to a crankshaft on which the ram is mounted. At least one flywheel is interposed between the particular side gear and the reduction gear downstream thereof. At least one of the reduction gears comprises a shiftable overload clutch which is designed to brake the reduction gears downstream from the flywheels to a standstill when a mechanical overload occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Usines CLAAS France S.A.S
    Inventors: Volker Fuchs, Michael Schulte
  • Patent number: 11857493
    Abstract: The blister pack for medicinal products comprises a bottom film in which blister pockets are formed, which are surrounded by webs of the bottom film. The blister pockets comprise a two-level shape with a first recess and second recess situated lower down. A lidding film is sealed to the webs of the bottom film and to a strip of active material, which is arranged in each blister pocket. The medicinal product is accommodated in the second recess, and the strip of active material is accommodated in the first recess. The first recess comprises, in a bottom area thereof, a peripheral rib, which extends around the second recess, or at least two projecting knobs, which are arranged next to the second recess, wherein the strip of active material rests on the rib or on the knobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: UHLMANN PAC-SYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Kurt Laemmle, Christian Link, Peter Rafensteiner, Martin Seiffert, Michael Schultes, Detlev Gertitschke
  • Patent number: 11821647
    Abstract: A duct system is formed from a plurality of tubular sections each formed from a flexible panel with tapering sides. Inner and outer joiner plates are attached to one side edge and the second side edge is inserted in the recess between the plates and fastened such that each section has a first open end and a second slightly larger open end. Anchors are spaced around each end of each tubular section. The first end of each tubular section is inserted into the larger second end of an adjacent tubular section and an end pulling element is connected between the anchors on adjacent sections an operated to draw the connected first and second anchors together to make a substantially air tight seal between the tubular sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ABC Canada Technology Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Fisher, Michael Schulte, Leigh Yausie, Dhanesh Somanah, Derrick Ryce, Jordan Melrose-Wyatt
  • Patent number: 11709223
    Abstract: A radar device for a vehicle is provided, comprising a housing with a first housing part and a second housing part (2). The housing parts are connected to each other and form the boundaries of a closed recording space. The radar device also includes a circuit carrier accommodated within the recording space. The circuit carrier features at least one transmission antenna device for the transmission of radar beams, at least one receiving antenna device for receiving radar beams, and features high-frequency electronic circuit devices and low-frequency electronic circuit devices. At least one of the first of the two housing parts is a two-component plastic injection-molded parts, and one of the first of the two components has at least a three times higher thermal conductivity than a second one of the two components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Michael Schulte, Michael Talhof, Udo Wallmeier
  • Publication number: 20230122236
    Abstract: An inspection device is provided for inspecting metallic objects extending in planar fashion, in particular sheets or walls. The inspection device is embodied as pipeline-impassable in particular by virtue of dispensing with at least one propulsion element that at least substantially fills an inner pipeline cross section. At least one functional unit is included for recording object information. At least one magnet unit is provided for magnetizing the object, the magnet unit including a plurality of magnets. The magnet unit has a plurality of segments each having at least one magnet, and the magnetization directions of segments adjoining one another are angled at least approximately by 90°, preferably by exactly 90°, relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Schulte
  • Publication number: 20230077734
    Abstract: A gear assembly is disclosed for driving a ram arranged in a pressing channel of a square baler so as to be movable between end positions. The gear assembly comprises at least one side gear, which may be driven indirectly by a power take-off shaft of an agricultural production machine, and at least one reduction gear which is connected downstream from the at least one side gear and may be connected on the output side to a crankshaft on which the ram is mounted. The gear assembly further includes at least one flywheel that is connected between the at least one side gear and the at least one reduction gear, and at least one shiftable clutch device that is connected between the at least one flywheel and the at least one reduction gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Usines CLAAS France SAS
    Inventors: Thorsten Scharf, Michael Schulte, Thierry Walter, Emile Gaucher
  • Publication number: 20230084503
    Abstract: A square baler is disclosed. The square baler comprises: at least one ram arranged movably between end positions in a pressing channel, and a cutting rotor, and a drive train which is designed to drive at least the ram and the cutting rotor together, a torque input connection through which torque may be supplied to the drive train, and a first power split, such as a bevel gear stage, which is connected to the torque input connection. The drive train comprises at least one reduction gear associated with the ram. The reduction gear associated with the ram and the cutting rotor are connected in parallel to each other to the first power split. At least one side gear is connected between the first power split and the at least one reduction gear associated with the ram. And, at least one flywheel is connected between the at least one reduction gear associated with the ram and the at least one side gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Usines CLAAS France SAS
    Inventors: Thorsten Scharf, Michael Schulte, Thierry Walter, Emile Gaucher
  • Publication number: 20230003329
    Abstract: A pig is provided for passing through a pipeline having a pipeline wall. The pig comprises at least one functional unit for cleaning the pipeline and/or for receiving pipeline information. The pig also comprises at least one magnet unit which is provided for magnetizing the pipeline wall, and which has a plurality of magnets. The magnet unit has a plurality of segments each with at least one magnet. The magnetizing devices of mutually adjacent segments are angled at least by approximately 90° to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Schulte
  • Publication number: 20220304984
    Abstract: These compounds are glutamine transporter inhibitors, e.g., alanine, serine, cysteine-preferring transporter 2 (ASCT2) inhibitors. Glutamine transporter inhibitors are useful to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, or conditions including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: H. Charles Manning, Michael Schulte
  • Patent number: 11446205
    Abstract: The blister pack for medicinal products comprises a bottom film in which blister pockets are formed, which are surrounded by webs of the bottom film. The blister pockets comprise a two-level shape with a first recess and second recess situated lower down. A lidding film is sealed to the webs of the bottom film and to a strip of active material, which is arranged in each blister pocket. The medicinal product is accommodated in the second recess, and the strip of active material is accommodated in the first recess. The first recess comprises, in a bottom area thereof, a peripheral rib, which extends around the second recess, or at least two projecting knobs, which are arranged next to the second recess, wherein the strip of active material rests on the rib or on the knobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: UHLMANN PAC-SYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Kurt Laemmle, Christian Link, Peter Rafensteiner, Martin Seiffert, Michael Schultes, Detlev Gertitschke
  • Patent number: 11442143
    Abstract: A radar device with a housing, with a shield, with an interconnect device, with an electronic circuit arrangement, and with antennas. The shield and the interconnect device, with components and antennas arranged on it, are surrounded by the housing. A medium is arranged between the shield and the housing, and this medium has a thermal conductivity greater than 0.15 W/(m·K).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Michael Schulte, Ralf Krömer, Benjamin Pleuger
  • Publication number: 20220265590
    Abstract: These compounds are amino acid transporter inhibitors. Amino acid transporter inhibitors are useful to treat a variety of diseases disorders, or conditions including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: H. Charles Manning, Michael Schulte