Patents by Inventor Michael Unger

Michael Unger 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: 12226849
    Abstract: An ultrasonic tool including a first end face and a second end face opposite the first end face. A tool lateral surface connects the first and second end face. The ultrasonic tool is elongate in a longitudinal direction of the tool, wherein at least the first end face is designed as a connection contact surface that is arranged for pressing the ultrasonic tool against a connection component, wherein the ultrasonic tool has an end region having the connection contact surface, which end region extends from the connection contact surface in the longitudinal direction of the tool over 15 mm, but at most one third of a length of the ultrasonic tool, toward the opposite end face, and wherein a pocket-shaped and/or blind-hole-like recess having a recess lateral surface and having a recess floor facing the connection contact surface is formed at the tool lateral surface in the end region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Hesse GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Unger, Michael Broekelmann, Matthias Hunstig, Hans-Juergen Hesse
  • Patent number: 12202065
    Abstract: A device for heating and determining the actual temperature of a bonding tool of an ultrasonic bonder, comprising the bending tool, which has a first end face, a second end face, a lateral surface, which connects the first end face to the second end face, and an absorption region, comprising a temperature measuring unit for determining an actual temperature of the bonding tool at a temperature measuring point, which is provided on the lateral surface of the bonding tool and preferably at a tip of the bonding tool, and comprising a laser generator, a laser beam being provided with the aid of the laser generator, and the laser beam striking the bonding tool in the absorption region, and the bonding tool being heated as a result of the absorption of the laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Hesse GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Unger, Michael Broekelmann, Matthias Hunstig, Hans-Juergen Hesse
  • Patent number: 11022563
    Abstract: Monitoring of protective glasses (8) in laser machining heads, which are exposed to dust, sputtering and/or soiling, with the aim of predicting the contamination of the protective glass. For this purpose, image sections (19) are captured by means of at least two image capture systems (16) at capture-times, computer-readable image files are stored by means of a frequency-based compression algorithm, and a file size value (kB) is determined for each image file on the basis of its file size. A signal is generated if for a majority of the image capture systems (16) the file size values (kB) decrease and/or are below one of a predefined number of threshold values (20) for a predetermined minimum number of consecutive capture-times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Scansonic MI GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Binswanger, Michael Ungers
  • Patent number: 10875680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap for a substantially cylindrical vessel, with a lateral surface, a closed end and an open end, and with a tear-open strip having a grip tab for opening the closure cap. In order to produce closure caps which are designed such that they can be applied by machine to substantially cylindrical vessels, it is proposed within the context of the invention that the lateral surface is substantially cylindrical, at least in the area of the open end, and that the closure cap is of stackable design and has means for stacking at least two closure caps with defined spacing. The invention is based on the finding that, for cost reasons, it is useful if also closure caps for substantially cylindrical vessels can be stacked, i.e. pushed onto one another, during transport as they then take up less space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Morlo Gesellschaft Mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Michael Unger, Wolfgang Unger
  • Patent number: 10837917
    Abstract: An inspection of containers for impurities, using a radiation source. The radiation source is designed to emit radiation that radiates through a container to be examined. The device also comprises a detection element which is designed to detect the radiation that has been emitted by the radiation source and has radiated through the container. The device further comprises an evaluation element which is designed to evaluate the radiation detected by the detection element. An identification element comprising an optical watermark is arranged in the optical path between the radiation source and the detection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Heuft Systemtechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Heuft, Wolfgang Polster, Michael Unger
  • Publication number: 20200200688
    Abstract: An inspection of containers for impurities, using a radiation source. The radiation source is designed to emit radiation that radiates through a container to be examined. The device also comprises a detection element which is designed to detect the radiation that has been emitted by the radiation source and has radiated through the container. The device further comprises an evaluation element which is designed to evaluate the radiation detected by the detection element. An identification element comprising an optical watermark is arranged in the optical path between the radiation source and the detection element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Bernhard Heuft, Wolfgang Polster, Michael Unger
  • Publication number: 20190242832
    Abstract: Monitoring of protective glasses (8) in laser machining heads, which are exposed to dust, sputtering and/or soiling, with the aim of predicting the contamination of the protective glass. For this purpose, image sections (19) are captured by means of at least two image capture systems (16) at capture-times, computer-readable image files are stored by means of a frequency-based compression algorithm, and a file size value (kB) is determined for each image file on the basis of its file size. A signal is generated if for a majority of the image capture systems (16) the file size values (kB) decrease and/or are below one of a predefined number of threshold values (20) for a predetermined minimum number of consecutive capture-times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Martin Binswanger, Michael Ungers
  • Publication number: 20180305114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule for a substantially cylindrical vessel with a shell surface, an upper open end, and a lower closed end, wherein the shell surface, at least in the area of the open end, is of substantially cylindrical design. In order to protect substantially cylindrical vessels against breakage in cost-effective manner, it is suggested in the scope of the invention that the shell surface above the closed end comprises at least one means for forming a free space, which is a crimp, directed at least partially inwards on the shell surface. Here, the capsule is configured in such a way, that it can be fitted onto the bottom-side end of the substantially cylindrical vessel. The tolerance limits of the substantially cylindrical vessel are thereby compensated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: MORLO Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Michael UNGER, Wolfgang UNGER, Werner NIKOLAI
  • Publication number: 20170036811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap for a substantially cylindrical vessel, with a lateral surface, a closed end and an open end, and with a tear-open strip having a grip tab for opening the closure cap. In order to produce closure caps which are designed such that they can be applied by machine to substantially cylindrical vessels, it is proposed within the context of the invention that the lateral surface is substantially cylindrical, at least in the area of the open end, and that the closure cap is of stackable design and has means for stacking at least two closure caps with defined spacing. The invention is based on the finding that, for cost reasons, it is useful if also closure caps for substantially cylindrical vessels can be stacked, i.e. pushed onto one another, during transport as they then take up less space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Morlo Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Michael UNGER, Wolfgang UNGER
  • Patent number: 8730621
    Abstract: An electrical connection between a first element and a second element formed by a solder ball bridge having at least three solder balls in physical contact with each other extending to electrically connect the first element and the second element. The solder ball bridge is particularly suitable for a disc drive system, to form an electrical connection between two elements such as between a piezoelectric microactuator element and the suspension assembly. Methods of making a solder ball bridge are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jackson William Brandts, Kevin J. Schulz, Christopher Michael Unger
  • Patent number: 8259415
    Abstract: A slider includes a slider body and a bond pad. The bond pad is positioned on the slider body and has a bonding surface with a recessed channel for directing solder flow. Separately related, an assembly includes a suspension assembly including a suspension mounting surface and a suspension pad on the suspension mounting surface. A slider is positioned adjacent the suspension mounting surface, with a slider pad aligned with the suspension pad. A recessed channel is in at least one of the slider pad or the suspension pad. A solder joint is formed between the suspension pad and the slider pad and extends into the recessed channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Erik Jon Hutchinson, Christopher Michael Unger
  • Patent number: 8146651
    Abstract: A horizontally mounted heat exchanger with recessed fins is disclosed. The recessed fin configuration helps prevent damage to the fins that may occur when objects such as tools or soda cans are placed on the top surface of the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Unger
  • Publication number: 20110168367
    Abstract: A horizontally mounted heat exchanger with recessed fins is disclosed. The recessed fin configuration helps prevent damage to the fins that may occur when objects such as tools or soda cans are placed on the top surface of the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Unger
  • Publication number: 20100321829
    Abstract: A slider includes a slider body and a bond pad. The bond pad is positioned on the slider body and has a bonding surface with a recessed channel for directing solder flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Erik Jon Hutchinson, Christopher Michael Unger
  • Publication number: 20090254799
    Abstract: A graphical creation software system implemented on a computer comprising a program embodied on a computer-readable medium, the system being for use by a user to create a graphical presentation of text input into the system having, a screen display, a library of graphical images, a computer-based interface to correlate images from said library with text input by a user; and an output mechanism for displaying the graphics correlated with text input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Unger
  • Patent number: 7575058
    Abstract: An annular choke mechanism is incorporated into a flow path within the outer housing of the sleeve valve to the interior flow ports of the sliding sleeve member. As the sliding sleeve member is moved axially within the housing, the lateral fluid ports of the sliding sleeve member are aligned within particular bore portions so that the size of the annular space between the fluid ports in the housing and the fluid ports in the sleeve is varied. The annular flow area through the annular space governs the rate of fluid flow through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Juan P. Franco, Michael A Unger
  • Patent number: 7560902
    Abstract: A duty cycle controller apparatus for producing a duty cycle signal for controlling switching of switches of a battery charger having an AC input for receiving power and an output for supplying power to charge a battery in response to switching of the switches, while maintaining a high power factor at the AC input. The duty cycle controller apparatus includes a current command signal generator having a plurality of signal inputs for receiving a plurality of signals representing a plurality of operating conditions of the charger, a plurality of current command outputs and a processor operably configured to generate a plurality of current command signals at the current command outputs in response to respective sets of operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Xantrex International
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Unger
  • Publication number: 20090014185
    Abstract: An annular choke mechanism is incorporated into a flow path within the outer housing of the sleeve valve to the interior flow ports of the sliding sleeve member. As the sliding sleeve member is moved axially within the housing, the lateral fluid ports of the sliding sleeve member are aligned within particular bore portions so that the size of the annular space between the fluid ports in the housing and the fluid ports in the sleeve is varied. The annular flow area through the annular space governs the rate of fluid flow through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Juan P. Franco, Michael A. Unger
  • Publication number: 20080152802
    Abstract: A method for cleaning, method and device for the application of a protective medium to a turbine blade, and a method for placing cooling bores in a turbine blade is disclosed. For this purpose, hot supercritical carbon dioxide is used as a tempering and/or cleaning medium and compressed and decompressed one or more successive times. The cleaning medium is decompressed to a pressure at which the gas assumes a volume that is a multiple of the volume of the compressed cleaning medium in the pressure tank. In so doing, it is possible to remove particulate and other impurities, even from recesses, blind holes, or open hollow spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Bayer, Max Niegl, Detlev Schuenke, Michael Unger, Karsten Loehr
  • Patent number: 7282813
    Abstract: A system having input terminals including line and neutral terminals for receiving AC power from a first AC source and having output terminals including output line and neutral terminals for receiving AC power from output terminals of a second AC source and for supplying AC power to a load, has a transfer switch configurable to connect the input terminals to the output terminals or to isolate the input terminals from the output terminals. When the transfer switch is configured to isolate the output terminals from the input terminals, the second AC source is caused to cease supplying power to the output terminals when after phase shifting the voltage produced by the second source the voltage at the input terminals is in-phase with that voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Xantrex International
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Unger, Mare Badenhorst, James Alexander Eichner, Masautso Wilson Ngosi