Patents by Inventor Michael Werner

Michael Werner 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: 20180011899
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling construction of complex Boolean chemical substructure queries in a structured graphical user interface are provided. The chemical substructures (molecules) may be represented graphically in standard molecular notation, and may be arranged horizontally and vertically on the interface, along with Boolean logical operators. Boolean logical operators of a first type may logically associate molecules arranged in horizontal fashion to form row queries, whereas Boolean logical operators of a different, second type may logically associate the row queries to form a composite query to be applied to a database of molecules. The operators of the first type may comprise disjunctive operators, whereas the operators of the second type may comprise conjunctive operators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Zymergen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jed Dean, Adam Safir, Gregory Michael Werner
  • Patent number: 9862427
    Abstract: An underbody of a motor vehicle has a base plate (3) and an impact protector (6) connected a lower side of the base plate (3). The impact protector (6) is a material composite composed of metal and fiber composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Dennis Berger, Michael Werner
  • Publication number: 20170366046
    Abstract: An apparatus for wirelessly transferring charging power is provided. The apparatus comprises a ferrite structure. The apparatus comprises a first coil comprising a first conductor wound in a first layer at an outer side of the first coil and wound in a first plurality of stacked layers on an inner side of the first coil. At least one layer of the first plurality of stacked layers on the inner side of the first coil is recessed into the ferrite structure. The apparatus comprises a second coil comprising a second conductor wound in a second layer at an outer side of the second coil and wound in a second plurality of stacked layers on an inner side of the second coil. At least one layer of the second plurality of stacked layers on the inner side of the second coil recessed into the ferrite structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Werner
  • Publication number: 20170334265
    Abstract: A holding apparatus for securing a fan for cooling a component of a vehicle, having a main body made from foam material. The main body has a fan receptacle for receiving the fan in a positively locking manner at least in sections. The fan receptacle has an air inlet for feeding in air to the fan and an air outlet for discharging air from the fan. The main body also has at least one inlet opening with an adjoining inlet duct and at least one outlet opening with an adjoining outlet duct. The inlet duct is in a fluid-communicating connection with the air inlet and the outlet duct is in a fluid-communicating connection with the air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Heinz REBHOLZ, Alexander KLAUSMANN
  • Patent number: 9797891
    Abstract: A method for determining a biological response of a target (41, 42) to a soluble candidate substance includes the steps: introducing a soluble candidate substance into a laminar flow of a buffer liquid (2) to form a candidate substance solute (3) having an initial concentration profile (31); dispersing the initial concentration profile (31) to form a dispersed concentration profile (32); directing the dispersed concentration profile (32) into a detection channel (12) to form a final symmetrical concentration profile (33) therein; introducing a target into the detection channel (12) to obtain a combined concentration profile including a constant target concentration profile overlying the final symmetrical concentration profile (33); holding in the detection channel (12) at least one half of the combined concentration profile; and optically scanning the combined concentration profile to detect an optical signal representative of the biological response of the target to the soluble candidate substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Rainer E. Martin, Remo Anton Hochstrasser
  • Patent number: 9787709
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for the realization of operational risk in a network includes an interface to receive a change request to update a network application, the network application utilizes a network device. The system may then use a processor communicatively coupled to the interface to generate a change risk score associated with the change request, wherein the change risk score includes a service tier risk score, a time risk score, a day risk score, a security risk score, and a mobile device risk score. The processor may determine whether the change risk score is within a high-risk level, and if so, implement a change counter measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey De Wayne Doubleday, Alberto Ramos, Darryl Alan Sansbury, Michael Werner Eagen Spalding, Steven Younger
  • Publication number: 20170274778
    Abstract: The invention described herein relates to wireless power transfer systems and methods that efficiently and safely transfer power to electronic devices. In an aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus for wirelessly receiving power is provided. The apparatus may comprise a receiver circuit comprising a receiver coil configured to receive wireless power from a wireless power transmitter via a magnetic field sufficient to charge or power a load of the apparatus. The receiver circuit further comprises a ferrite material having a first side coupled to the receiver coil. The apparatus further comprises a first heat exchanger coupled to a second side of the ferrite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Edward van Boheemen, Simon Islinger, Felix Weidner, Michael Werner
  • Patent number: 9742200
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for avoiding magnetic power loss while providing alternating current through a ferromagnetic material. In one aspect, the ferromagnetic material includes at least one orifice. At least one electrical conduit extends through the at least one orifice from a first region on a first side of the ferromagnetic material to a second region on a second side of the ferromagnetic material, the second side opposite to the first side. The at least one electrical conduit is configured to have at least one alternating current flowing along the at least one electrical conduit between the first region and the second region. The ferromagnetic material and the at least one electrical conduit are configured to reduce power loss caused by a circumferential magnetic flux generated within the ferromagnetic material by the at least one alternating current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Wojciech Chlebosz, Daniel Kuerschner, Leandro A. Percebon, Edward L. van Boheemen
  • Patent number: 9718340
    Abstract: An underfloor unit (10) for protecting components of a motor vehicle, in particular a traction battery for electrically driving the motor vehicle, from ground impacts is provided. The underfloor unit (10) has a floor panel (12) for covering the motor vehicle component on the ground side and a plurality of separate impact protection tiles (16) connected to the floor panel (12) and intended for taking up ground impacts. As a result of the multiplicity of impact protection tiles (16), only individual impact protection tiles (16) need be exchanged on being subjected to a hard absorbed ground impact, thus making it possible to have a motor vehicle with low maintenance and/or repair costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Dennis Berger, Michael Werner
  • Publication number: 20170213279
    Abstract: An exemplary display system is disclosed, which includes a display wall having a plurality of slots; a plurality of removable shelves, each removable shelf insertable into a slot of the plurality of slots; a plurality of unique identifiers, each unique identifier coupled to a corresponding removable shelf; a fixed shelf having an embedded or attached sensor; and a user-interactive visual display. Various systems display plumbing fixtures. In exemplary embodiments, the unique identifiers are implemented using RFID tags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Sharon Overby, Edward Detgen, Brian Fiala, Kevin McJoynt, Mark Abbas, James Stoklosa, Christopher Livaudais, Florian Vollmer, Sandjar Kozubaev
  • Publication number: 20170144557
    Abstract: A vehicle has a charging device for charging an energy store at a charging station. The charging device has a vehicle-side coupling element for coupling to a charging-station-side coupling element. A control unit is provided is arranged in the region of the vehicle-side coupling element for maneuvering the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Werner
  • Publication number: 20170136530
    Abstract: A casting device and a diecasting method, preferably a vacuum die-casting method, includes a casting chamber having a filling opening, and a casting piston that can be moved in the casting chamber and is connected with a casting drive by way of a casting piston rod. The device also includes a feed line, by way of which casting material can be filled into the casting chamber through the filling opening. The casting chamber is disposed, at least in part, in a sleeve that is mounted so as to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: KSM Castings Group GmbH
    Inventor: Michael WERNER
  • Patent number: 9646341
    Abstract: An exemplary display system is disclosed, which includes a display wall having a plurality of slots; a plurality of removable shelves, each removable shelf insertable into a slot of the plurality of slots; a plurality of unique identifiers, each unique identifier coupled to a corresponding removable shelf; a fixed shelf having an embedded or attached sensor; and a user-interactive visual display. Various systems display plumbing fixtures. In exemplary embodiments, the unique identifiers are implemented using RFID tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Danze, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Werner, Sharon Overby, Edward Detgen, Brian Fiala, Kevin McJoynt, Mark Abbas, James Stoklosa, Christopher Livaudais, Florian Vollmer, Sandjar Kozubaev
  • Publication number: 20170070075
    Abstract: One innovation includes a system for reducing magnetic flux of a wireless charging field in a wireless power charging system. The system comprises a wireless power transmitter configured to generate the wireless charging field, the field comprising the magnetic flux and a collector comprising a ferromagnetic material and configured to reduce the magnetic flux. The collector is positioned between a first distance and a second distance at a third distance from the transmitter. The collector is configured to reduce the magnetic flux at a first level at the first distance, at a second level at the second distance, and at a third level at the third distance, the third level greater than each of the first and second levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Leandro Percebon, Michael Werner, Daniel Kuerschner, Wojciech Chlebosz
  • Patent number: 9533589
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a wireless power receiver apparatus includes a coil configured to wirelessly receive power via a magnetic field generated by a transmitter. The wireless power receiver apparatus can include a housing that includes a first volume configured to house the coil. The housing can also include a second volume configured to house electronic components. The second volume can be bound by a horizontal shielding member along a first portion of the second volume. The horizontal shielding member can define a horizontal shielding member plane substantially parallel to a plane defined by the coil. The second volume can also be bounded by a vertical shielding member along a second portion of the second volume. The vertical shielding member can define a vertical shielding member plane substantially orthogonal to the plane defined by the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Alberto Garcia Briz, Grzegorz Ombach, Milenko Stamenic, Edward Van Boheemen, Stefan Raabe, Michael Werner
  • Publication number: 20160373478
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for the realization of operational risk in a network includes an interface to receive a change request to update a network application, the network application utilizes a network device. The system may then use a processor communicatively coupled to the interface to generate a change risk score associated with the change request, wherein the change risk score includes a service tier risk score, a time risk score, a day risk score, a security risk score, and a mobile device risk score. The processor may determine whether the change risk score is within a high-risk level, and if so, implement a change counter measure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey De Wayne Doubleday, Alberto Ramos, Darryl Alan Sansbury, Michael Werner Eagen Spalding, Steven Younger
  • Patent number: 9463705
    Abstract: Apparatus, system, and method for adaptive charging compliance control are disclosed. A charging station wirelessly charges a vehicle in compliance with emissions regulations. A controller in the charging station obtains information regarding the characteristics of an incoming vehicle and accesses a maximum regulation-compliant power level database based on the vehicle information obtained and determines conditions of the vehicle parked at the charging station. The controller determines and delivers the maximum power level to wirelessly charge the vehicle while maintaining the level of field emissions no greater than the regulatory limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Simon Grabar, Michael Werner, Leandro Alberto Percebon
  • Publication number: 20160272245
    Abstract: An underfloor unit (10) for protecting components of a motor vehicle, in particular a traction battery for electrically driving the motor vehicle, from ground impacts is provided. The underfloor unit (10) has a floor panel (12) for covering the motor vehicle component on the ground side and a plurality of separate impact protection tiles (16) connected to the floor panel (12) and intended for taking up ground impacts. As a result of the multiplicity of impact protection tiles (16), only individual impact protection tiles (16) need be exchanged on being subjected to a hard absorbed ground impact, thus making it possible to have a motor vehicle with low maintenance and/or repair costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis Berger, Michael Werner
  • Publication number: 20160272246
    Abstract: An underbody of a motor vehicle has a base plate (3) and an impact protector (6) connected a lower side of the base plate (3). The impact protector (6) is a material composite composed of metal and fiber composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis Berger, Michael Werner
  • Patent number: 9427800
    Abstract: A device for measuring pressures in a mold cavity of a casting mold that can be filled with melt, particularly a vacuum die-casting mold, includes a pressure sensor, a measurement channel, and a ring-shaped gap that runs in the axial direction between an inner body and an outer body disposed axially in the inner body. The ring-shaped gap stands in connection with the mold cavity at its one end and in connection with one end of the measurement channel at its other end. The pressure sensor is disposed at the other end of the measurement channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: KSM Castings Group GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Werner