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).
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Patent number: 10709318Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Aktormed GmbHInventors: Robert Geiger, Peter Kraus
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Publication number: 20180353055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Robert Geiger, Peter Kraus
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Publication number: 20160120606Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Robert Geiger, Peter Kraus
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Patent number: 7674993Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: PREH GmbHInventors: Martin Jeitner, Andreas Kramlich, Peter Kraus, Volker Gessner
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Publication number: 20080231893Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Hans Peter Kraus
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Publication number: 20080142353Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Martin Jeitner, Andreas Kramlich, Peter Kraus, Volker Gessner
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Patent number: 6970000Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Rohde & Schwartz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Evers, Peter Kraus, Hermann Boss
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Publication number: 20040066182Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Evers, Peter Kraus, Herman Boss
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Patent number: 6602046Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Universität StuttgartInventor: Peter Kraus
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Patent number: 6502471Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
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Publication number: 20020018714Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventor: Peter Kraus
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Patent number: 6189366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
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Patent number: 6161418Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
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Patent number: 6112572Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2000Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
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Patent number: 6109092Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2000Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
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Patent number: 6053028Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Fugui He, Roland J. Koestner, Steven D. Possanza, Paul P. Zontek
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Patent number: 5856034Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: MTU Mortoren-und Turbinen-UnionInventors: Gerhard Huppmann, Peter Kraus
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Patent number: 5834625Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 1996Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert Peter Kraus, Jr., Stephen Karl Clyde
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Patent number: 5765989Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Hans-Peter Kraus, Martin Benz, Hermann-Josef Falkenstein
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Patent number: D768219Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Inventors: Peter Kraus, Robert Geiger