Patents by Inventor Michael Sternberg

Michael Sternberg 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).

  • Transaction structures, systems, and methods for issuing a debt instrument backed by a market value of an asset
    Publication number: 20060229973
    Abstract: A transaction structure for issuing a debt instrument. The transaction structure includes a first entity and a second entity. The first entity transfers an asset in exchange for receiving a beneficial interest in the asset, then issues the debt instrument. The debt instrument is backed by a market value of the asset. The second entity issues the beneficial interest in the asset in exchange for receiving the asset. The market value of the asset is determined by a clearing price of a Dutch auction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Sternberg
  • Multi-plate clutch, particularly for a double clutch transmission
    Publication number: 20060006039
    Abstract: A multi-plate clutch, particularly for a dual clutch transmission, has at least one clutch housing alternately holds externally and internally toothed plate disks, a hub arranged at the end face on the clutch housing. The hub has a central opening for receiving a gear shaft and openings disposed to reduce weight. Additional openings are provided in the lateral surface of the clutch basket, with at least a portion of the openings distributed over at least a section of the configured as triangular recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Peter Hoebel, Michael Sternberg