Patents by Inventor Peter Muller

Peter Muller 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).

  • Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method
    Publication number: 20070128451
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer (e.g., NiCrOx) may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicants: C.R.V.C., Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jose Ferreira, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Muller, Scott Thomsen
  • Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method
    Patent number: 7217461
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer (e.g., NiCrOx) may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jose Ferreira, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Muller, Scott V. Thomsen
  • Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Publication number: 20070089756
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Lionel Nelson, Ronald Lax, Eric Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter Muller, Ryan Boucher, Michael Reo
  • Ink jet head and its manufacture method
    Publication number: 20070085877
    Abstract: An ink jet head is formed with a nozzle surface having a liquid repellent characteristic. The nozzle surface comprises a condensation product made from a hydrolyzable silane compound having a fluorine containing group and a hydrolyzable silane compound having a cationic polymerizable group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Norio Ohkuma, Akihiko Shimoura, Etsuko Hino, Hikaru Ueda, Helmut Schmidt, Peter Muller, Steffen Pilotek, Carsten Becker-Willinger, Pamela Kalmes
  • Diagnostic mechanism for an integrated circuit
    Patent number: 7206982
    Abstract: A diagnostic mechanism for an integrated circuit 2 uses a radio interface circuit 16 to provide communication between an external diagnostic device 22 and one or more diagnostic circuits 26, 28 within the integrated circuit 2. The use of a radio communication link for diagnostic data and control reduces the required pin count for the integrated circuit 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: ARM Limited
    Inventors: Dipesh Ishwerbhai Patel, David Walter Flynn, Michael Peter Muller
  • Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method
    Patent number: 7198851
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jose Ferreira, Jens-Peter Müller, Scott V. Thomsen
  • Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method
    Patent number: 7189458
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a fairly low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer (e.g., NiCrOx) may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jose Ferreira, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Müller, Scott V. Thomsen
  • Locking mechanism for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 7188906
    Abstract: In the case of a locking mechanism (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having an open housing (5), a latch (11) which is mounted pivotably on the housing (5) and is intended for locking with a mating element (B), and at least one securing element (25, 31) which is likewise mounted pivotably on the housing (5) and, by interaction with the latch (11), secures a locked state, the locking mechanism (1) is attachable to a structural part (41), and the structural part (41) forms the cover for the substantial closing of the housing (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Christoffel, Volker Windecker, Peter Müller, Kadir Yasaroglu, Holger Trautmann, Carsten Bäumchen
  • Solid laundry detergent composition comprising alkyl benzene sulphonate and a hydratable material
    Publication number: 20070042927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition in particulate form comprising a plurality of particulate components, the composition comprises: (i) an alkyl benzene sulphonate; (ii) a hydratable material; (iii) from 0% to less than 5%, by weight of the composition, of zeolite builder; (iv) from 0% to less than 5%, by weight of the composition, of phosphate builder; and (v) optionally, from 0% to less than 5%, by weight of the composition, of silicate salt; wherein at least 30%, by weight of the composition, of the particulate components present in the composition comprise at least 15%, by weight of the particulate component, of the hydratable material, and wherein any particulate component comprising at least 5%, by weight of the particulate component, of alkyl benzene sulphonate also comprises at least 15%, by weight of the particulate component, of the hydratable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: John Peter Muller, Lourdes Ramirez Hernandez
  • Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method
    Publication number: 20070036990
    Abstract: A coated article is provided that may be heat treated in certain example embodiments. A coating of the coated article includes a zinc oxide inclusive layer located over and contacting a contact layer that is in contact with an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver. It has been found that the use of such a zinc oxide inclusive layer results in improved thermal stability upon heat treatment, increased visible transmission, and/or lower sheet resistance (Rs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicants: C.R.V.C., Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Anton Dietrich, Philip Lingle, Jens-Peter Muller, Jean-Marc Lemmer
  • Cooling element, particularly for furnaces, and method for producing a cooling element
    Publication number: 20070000579
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling element, particularly for use in walls of furnaces that are subjected to high levels of thermal stress, and to a method for producing a cooling element. The cooling element is comprised of cast copper or of a low-alloyed copper alloy and is provided with coolant channels, which consist of tubes cast inside the copper or the copper alloy and which are placed inside the cooling element. In order to create a cooling element with an improved material bond on the contact surfaces between the cooling tube and the metal cast around it and thus with an increased heat transfer, the invention provides that the tubes of the coolant channels are provided with an electrolytic coating on the exterior thereof. The use of copper tubes has been shown to be particularly advantageous, and the coating of the tube exteriors thereof ensues in an electroplating bath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Karlfried Pfeifenbring, Marcus Hering, Peter Muller
  • Multi-chamber installation for treating objects under vacuum, method for evacuating said installation and evacuation system therefor
    Patent number: 7156922
    Abstract: A multi-chamber installation (1) treats objects under vacuum. An evacuation system (5) is connected to a plurality of chambers (2, 3, 4). To reduce the complexity of the evacuation process, a forepump (5) has several stages (11, 12, 13). Each of said stages is connected to one of the chambers (2, 3, 4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Leybold Vakuum GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Müller, Lutz Arndt
  • Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide interlayer for high bend applications
    Patent number: 7150916
    Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers of or including silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields with deep bends. In certain example instances, an overcoat of a material such as zirconium oxide may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourg de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Scott V. Thomsen, Jens-Peter Muller, Philip J. Lingle, Jose Ferreira
  • Actuator
    Publication number: 20060207421
    Abstract: In a fluid cylinder (1), the piston (2) and the piston rod (3) can be displaced axially by a fluid. Means (5, 7) are located on the fluid cylinder (1) which convert the axial motion of the piston (2) and the piston rod (3) to a rotational motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: SUPRAVENTURES AG
    Inventor: Peter Müller
  • Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide interlayer for high bend applications
    Publication number: 20060207291
    Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers of or including silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields with deep bends. In certain example instances, an overcoat of a material such as zirconium oxide may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicants: CRVC, Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Scott Thomsen, Jens-Peter Muller, Philip Lingle, Jose Ferreira
  • Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide interlayer
    Publication number: 20060172139
    Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics. In certain example embodiments, a zinc oxide inclusive layer is provide over an IR reflecting layer in order to improve thermal stability. A zirconium oxide overcoat may also be provided in certain example instances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: C.R.V.C.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Muller, Jose Ferreira, Pierre Pallotta
  • Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide interlayer
    Patent number: 7081302
    Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics. In certain example embodiments, a zinc oxide inclusive layer is provide over an IR reflecting layer in order to improve thermal stability. A zirconium oxide overcoat may also be provided in certain example instances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.)
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Müller, Jose Ferreira, Pierre Pallotta
  • Powder formulations
    Publication number: 20060111242
    Abstract: New powder formulations consisting of at least one agrochemical active compound, at least one copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile with an acrylonitrile content of between 20 and 40% by weight, and, if appropriate, additives and which have a particle diameter of under 125 ?m, a process for the preparation of the new powder formulations, and their use for applying agrochemical active compounds to plants and/or their environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Hanns-Peter Muller, Horst Gruttmann, Hilmar Wolf, Anne Suty-Heinze, Uwe Priesnitz
  • Locking mechanism for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 7044552
    Abstract: In the case of a locking mechanism (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a pivotably mounted pawl (11) for locking to a mating element (B), and having at least one securing element (25, 31) which secures a locked state by interaction with a first functional surface (21) of the pawl (11), and secures an opened state by interaction with a second functional surface (41) of the pawl (11), the securing element (25, 31) exerts an opening moment on the pawl (11) in the opened state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Peter Müller, Thomas Christoffel, Kadir Yasaroglu, Holger Trautmann
  • Coated article with IR reflecting layer(s) and method of making same
    Publication number: 20060099428
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer. The IR reflecting layer may be of silver or the like. In certain example embodiments, a titanium oxide layer is provided over the IR reflecting layer, and it has been found that this surprisingly results in an IR reflecting layer with a lower specific resistivity (SR) thereby permitting thermal properties of the coated article to be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: Grand Duche de Luxemborg and Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jochen Butz, Uwe Kriltz, Artur Siwek, Anton Dietrich, Jens-Peter Muller, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Richard Blacker