Patents by Inventor Peter Kraus

Peter Kraus 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: 10709318
    Abstract: An operation assistance system includes a support column as well as at least a first and second robotic arm. A lower end section of the support column is pivotally mounted about a first pivotal axis (SA1) on a base unit and controlled by a first drive unit. A first end section of the first robotic arm is pivotally mounted about a second pivotal axis (SA2) on the upper end section of the support column opposite to the base unit and controlled by a second drive unit. A first end section of the second robotic arm is pivotally mounted about a third pivotal axis (SA3) on a second end section of the first robotic arm by a third drive unit. Each drive unit is associated with a controllable magnetic brake unit by which the robotic kinematics can be uncoupled from the drive units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Aktormed GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Geiger, Peter Kraus
  • Publication number: 20180353055
    Abstract: An operation assistance system includes a support column as well as at least a first and second robotic arm. A lower end section of the support column is pivotally mounted about a first pivotal axis (SA1) on a base unit and controlled by a first drive unit. A first end section of the first robotic arm is pivotally mounted about a second pivotal axis (SA2) on the upper end section of the support column opposite to the base unit and controlled by a second drive unit. A first end section of the second robotic arm is pivotally mounted about a third pivotal axis (SA3) on a second end section of the first robotic arm by a third drive unit. Each drive unit is associated with a controllable magnetic brake unit by which the robotic kinematics can be uncoupled from the drive units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Geiger, Peter Kraus
  • Publication number: 20160120606
    Abstract: An operation assistance system includes a support column as well as at least a first and second robotic arm. A lower end section of the support column is pivotally mounted about a first pivotal axis (SA1) on a base unit and controlled by a first drive unit. A first end section of the first robotic arm is pivotally mounted about a second pivotal axis (SA2) on the upper end section of the support column opposite to the base unit and controlled by a second drive unit. A first end section of the second robotic arm is pivotally mounted about a third pivotal axis (SA3) on a second end section of the first robotic arm by a third drive unit. Each drive unit is associated with a controllable magnetic brake unit by which the robotic kinematics can be uncoupled from the drive units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Geiger, Peter Kraus
  • Patent number: 7674993
    Abstract: The invention concerns an operating element, in particular a pushbutton, for a motor vehicle, having at least of a touch-sensitive pushbutton operating on a capacitive basis and a housing, wherein the pushbutton is movably mounted in the housing, wherein a capacitor that forms the capacitance is composed of a metallic area applied to an inner or outer side of a surface facing the user, and the metallic area forms an electrode of the capacitor that is electrically contacted in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: PREH GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Jeitner, Andreas Kramlich, Peter Kraus, Volker Gessner
  • Publication number: 20080231893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing security documents, a software program product and a corresponding device. In order to further develop a method for producing security documents, wherein a decision maker communicates with at least one printer via a personalisation server sub-centre, as well as a corresponding computer program product and a corresponding device with significantly improved operating security, it is suggested that the at least one printer (D) only executes a printing order (Ordr) after receiving a reply (R) to at least one verification enquiry (A) whose correctness is confirmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Hans Peter Kraus
  • Publication number: 20080142353
    Abstract: The invention concerns an operating element, in particular a pushbutton, for a motor vehicle, having at least of a touch-sensitive pushbutton operating on a capacitive basis and a housing, wherein the pushbutton is movably mounted in the housing, wherein a capacitor that forms the capacitance is composed of a metallic area applied to an inner or outer side of a surface facing the user, and the metallic area forms an electrode of the capacitor that is electrically contacted in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Jeitner, Andreas Kramlich, Peter Kraus, Volker Gessner
  • Patent number: 6970000
    Abstract: A measuring device (e.g., a vectorial network analyzer) by means of at least two ports can be connected to a device under test and has associated excitation/receiving units (ERUs), each thereof having one port. At least one ERU has a signal generator, which can apply an excitation signal onto a device under test. Each ERU possesses two receiving apparatuses (each with a mixer in connection with an oscillator signal) to receive the excitation signal, the reflected signal from the associated port or the signal transmitted to the associated port and converts said signal into an intermediate signal. Each ERU exhibits its own oscillator separate from the signal generator, and generates the oscillator signal for the mixer of the receiving apparatus of the ERU, whereby the frequency and/or phase of the oscillator signals, can be adjusted independently of the frequency and/or phase of oscillator signals of the oscillators of other ERUs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwartz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Evers, Peter Kraus, Hermann Boss
  • Publication number: 20040066182
    Abstract: A measuring device (e.g., a vectorial network analyser) by means of at least two ports can be connected to a device under test and has associated excitation/receiving units (ERUs), each thereof having one port. At least one ERU has a signal generator, which can apply an excitation signal onto a device under test. Each ERU possesses two receiving apparatuses (each with a mixer in connection with an oscillator signal) to receive the excitation signal, the reflected signal from the associated port or the signal transmitted to the associated port and converts said signal into an intermediate signal. Each ERU exhibits its own oscillator separate from the signal generator, and generates the oscillator signal for the mixer of the receiving apparatus of the ERU, whereby the frequency and/or phase of the oscillator signals, can be adjusted independently of the frequency and/or phase of oscillator signals of the oscillators of other ERUs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Evers, Peter Kraus, Herman Boss
  • Patent number: 6602046
    Abstract: A diffuser for slowing down a fluid and a method for operating a diffuser is described. A channel of the diffusor has an inlet with a smaller flow cross section than a flow cross section of an outlet and at least one opening for receiving an energizing fluid to be transported selectively into the channel. Pulsations of the impact interface are suppressed effectively at all of the operating points by injecting the energization fluid. Pressures of the fluid moving in the diffusor are measured, and amplitudes and frequencies of the measured pressures are evaluated. Energizing fluid is fed into the diffusor if the amplitudes within a predetermined frequency band exceed a threshold value. The utilization ratio of the inventive diffuser is considerably improved as a result of such a measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Universität Stuttgart
    Inventor: Peter Kraus
  • Patent number: 6502471
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating the end cap round transducer horn assemblies used in debubbling operations wherein the ECR THA can be evaluated off-line at both high and low power and on-line by making electrical measurements on the ECR THA. The electrical measurements are used to characterize the physical condition of the piezoelectric ceramics of the THA. A test box is employed to practice the method. The test box is connected between the THA and a signal analyzer. Power is supplied to the THA and the electrical signals across the THA are sampled. The sampled electrical signals are transmitted to the signal analyzer while maintaining the amplitude and phase relationship thereof. The sampled electrical signals are used to generate an impedance trace for the particular THA. That impedance trace is compared to a model impedance trace. In such manner, it can be determined whether the ECR THA is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
  • Publication number: 20020018714
    Abstract: A diffuser for slowing down a fluid and a method for operating a diffuser is described. A channel of the diffusor has an inlet with a smaller flow cross section than a flow cross section of an outlet and at least one opening for receiving an energizing fluid to be transported selectively into the channel. Pulsations of the impact interface are suppressed effectively at all of the operating points by injecting the energization fluid. Pressures of the fluid moving in the diffusor are measured, and amplitudes and frequencies of the measured pressures are evaluated. Energizing fluid is fed into the diffusor if the amplitudes within a predetermined frequency band exceed a threshold value. The utilization ratio of the inventive diffuser is considerably improved as a result of such a measure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Kraus
  • Patent number: 6189366
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating the end cap round transducer horn assemblies used in debubbling operations wherein the ECR THA can be evaluated off-line at both high and low power and on-line by making electrical measurements on the ECR THA. The electrical measurements are used to characterize the physical condition of the piezoelectric ceramics of the THA. A test box is employed to practice the method. The test box is connected between the THA and a signal analyzer. Power is supplied to the THA and the electrical signals across the THA are sampled. The sampled electrical signals are transmitted to the signal analyzer while maintaining the amplitude and phase relationship thereof. The sampled electrical signals are used to generate an impedance trace for the particular THA. That impedance trace is compared to a model impedance trace. In such manner, it can be determined whether the ECR THA is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
  • Patent number: 6161418
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating the end cap round transducer horn assemblies used in debubbling operations wherein the ECR THA can be evaluated off-line at both high and low power and on-line by making electrical measurements on the ECR THA. The electrical measurements are used to characterize the physical condition of the piezoelectric ceramics of the THA. A test box is employed to practice the method. The test box is connected between the THA and a signal analyzer. Power is supplied to the THA and the electrical signals across the THA are sampled. The sampled electrical signals are transmitted to the signal analyzer while maintaining the amplitude and phase relationship thereof. The sampled electrical signals are used to generate an impedance trace for the particular THA. That impedance trace is compared to a model impedance trace. In such manner, it can be determined whether the ECR THA is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
  • Patent number: 6112572
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating the end cap round transducer horn assemblies used in debubbling operations wherein the ECR THA can be evaluated off-line at both high and low power and on-line by making electrical measurements on the ECR THA. The electrical measurements are used to characterize the physical condition of the piezoelectric ceramics of the THA. A test box is employed to practice the method. The test box is connected between the THA and a signal analyzer. Power is supplied to the THA and the electrical signals across the THA are sampled. The sampled electrical signals are transmitted to the signal analyzer while maintaining the amplitude and phase relationship thereof. The sampled electrical signals are used to generate an impedance trace for the particular THA. That impedance trace is compared to a model impedance trace. In such manner, it can be determined whether the ECR THA is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
  • Patent number: 6109092
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating the end cap round transducer horn assemblies used in debubbling operations wherein the ECR THA can be evaluated off-line at both high and low power and on-line by making electrical measurements on the ECR THA. The electrical measurements are used to characterize the physical condition of the piezoelectric ceramics of the THA. A test box is employed to practice the method. The test box is connected between the THA and a signal analyzer. Power is supplied to the THA and the electrical signals across the THA are sampled. The sampled electrical signals are transmitted to the signal analyzer while maintaining the amplitude and phase relationship thereof. The sampled electrical signals are used to generate an impedance trace for the particular THA. That impedance trace is compared to a model impedance trace. In such manner, it can be determined whether the ECR THA is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
  • Patent number: 6053028
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating the end cap round transducer horn assemblies used in debubbling operations wherein the ECR THA can be evaluated off-line at both high and low power and on-line by making electrical measurements on the ECR THA. The electrical measurements are used to characterize the physical condition of the piezoelectric ceramics of the THA. A test box is employed to practice the method. The test box is connected between the THA and a signal analyzer. Power is supplied to the THA and the electrical signals across the THA are sampled. The sampled electrical signals are transmitted to the signal analyzer while maintaining the amplitude and phase relationship thereof. The sampled electrical signals are used to generate an impedance trace for the particular THA. That impedance trace is compared to a model impedance trace. In such manner, it can be determined whether the ECR THA is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
  • Patent number: 5856034
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling gas circulation in a fuel cell system in which a stack of fuel cells is surrounded by a protective housing. According to the invention, used cathode gas and burnt combustion gas from the fuel cell stack directly into the interior of a protective housing which surrounds the fuel cell stack. A blower which is arranged inside the housing causes the used cathode gas to mix with the burnt combustion gas and recirculate to the cathode input of the fuel cell stack, where it is further with fresh gas from the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: MTU Mortoren-und Turbinen-Union
    Inventors: Gerhard Huppmann, Peter Kraus
  • Patent number: 5834625
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing bubbles from a discrete sample of a temperature-sensitive liquid, particularly a photographic emulsion. A container having a bottom and side walls defines a sample area containing the liquid to be sampled and is made of a substantially acoustically transparent material. The container is removably mounted to a receptacle such that the bottom and at least a portion of the side walls are immersed in a fluid bath. The fluid bath is heated to maintain the liquid at a predetermined temperature greater than ambient temperature. An ultrasonic device spaced from the container directs ultrasonic waves through the fluid toward the bottom of the container to degas the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Stephen Karl Clyde
  • Patent number: 5765989
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a sheet stack for automated processing in a sheet-fed machine; comprising manipulating a sheet stack and transportation pallet to a release position; removing the transportation pallet, and placing a system pallet adjacent the sheet stack so that it is ready for further processing. The apparatus includes structure performing these functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Kraus, Martin Benz, Hermann-Josef Falkenstein
  • Patent number: D768219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Kraus, Robert Geiger