Patents by Inventor Peter Post

Peter Post 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: 20020194017
    Abstract: In a security module and a method for protecting a security module, wherein security-relevant data are stored in a memory in the module, proper insertion of the security module on a device motherboard is monitored with a first function unit and a second function in the security module. The first function unit signals the status of the security module. The second function unit detects improper use or improper replacement of the security module, and upon detection of improper use or improper replacement, the second function unit causes the security-relevant data to be erased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Peter Post, Dirk Rosenau, Torsten Schlaaff
  • Patent number: 6397880
    Abstract: A microvalve array, which possesses a plurality of microvalves (5) produced by microfabrication. It is furthermore provided with an electronic control means (7), which comprises at least one function preset unit (23) for the programmed grouped functional linking of the microvalves (5). A fluid ducts system (6) is connected with the microvalves (5), the fluid ducts (12, 12′; 13, 13′; and 14, 14′) of such system being individually connected for customization, starting with a standardized arrangement in a fashion dependent on the functional valve linking, predetermined by the function preset unit (23) by opening and/or closing of passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Festo AG & Co.
    Inventors: Kurt Stoll, Peter Post, Herbert Vollmer, Michael Weinmann
  • Publication number: 20010027051
    Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting electrical wires to an electrical apparatus (1) consists of a receiving socket (10), a contact carrier (14) arranged in the receiving socket, insulation piercing contacts (18) which are held in the contact carrier (14), and arresting means (28, 30; 32, 34) by means of which the contact carrier (14) is held in the receiving socket (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventors: Christa Wellmann, Stephan Schreier, Dirk-Peter Post
  • Patent number: 6182941
    Abstract: A micro-valve arrangement whose micro-valve has a housing containing two opposite housing layers, between which a valve chamber is delimited, wherein a valve member is located. A fluid duct extending in one housing layer opens into the valve chamber and is controlled by the valve member. By means of an electrically operated actuator it is possible for the position of the valve member to be predetermined. Furthermore a position detector is present, which on the basis of the measured capacitance of a capacitor renders it possible to find the position of the valve member. This capacitor comprises two capacitor faces which are provided opposite to each other in the direction of motion of the valve member and on one of the housing layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Festo AG & Co.
    Inventors: Hans Scheurenbrand, Peter Post, Herbert Vollmer, Michael Weinmann
  • Patent number: 5882087
    Abstract: An axle for in-line roller wheels allowing quick release of the wheels and axle from the in-line skate blade frame. The axle is constructed and arranged to allow the distal ends of the axle to move longitudinally relative to each other. There is a spring or other such mechanism forcing the ends of the axle into the openings in the blade frame. The ends of the axle that protrude into the frame are designed not to protrude beyond the outer sides of the frame structure so that the ends of the axle are not subject to wear. The present invention provides for an in-line skate axle that is secure and never needs tightening. Since the wheels are retained by springs there are no bolts or threaded connections to become loose. Other types of construction retain the axle and wheel in the blade frame using spring forces in tension rather than compression. In such arrangements the spring is stretched through the axle and the end retainers are pulled into place thereby retaining the axle and wheel to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Peter Post