Patents by Inventor Philipp Hofmann
Philipp Hofmann 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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Publication number: 20260164605Abstract: A cooling system for liquid immersion cooling of electronic components, having a vessel filled with two-phase heat transfer fluid, in a liquid phase of which electronic components are immersed, a heat exchanger device in a gas space of the vessel for forming liquid heat transfer fluid, a condenser unit outside the vessel and connected by a fluid line as a feed line and return line to the gas space of the vessel for mass transfer of gaseous medium to the condenser unit and condensed heat transfer fluid to the vessel. The condenser unit has an outlet for discharging a residual gas phase and the fluid line as the feed line and return line of the condenser unit is a single tube line connected to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: June 11, 2026Inventors: Achim GOTTERBARM, Harald GAIBLER, Philipp Hofmann, Verena OBST, Michael SCHEUSS
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Patent number: 12612654Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA analysis. In particular, the invention concerns the use of one or more nucleic acid molecules for the analysis of an RNA molecule. In particular, the method is suitable for use in quality control during or following production of RNA. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for analyzing a mixture of RNA molecules or an RNA population.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: CureVac SEInventors: Aniela Wochner, Tilmann Roos, Fabian Johannes Eber, Philipp Hofmann
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Publication number: 20250358965Abstract: Cooling system for the liquid immersion cooling of electronic components, including a container with an interior fillable with two-phase heat transfer fluid, into which container electronic components can be immersed. The container has a gas space above a surface of the heat transfer fluid, and a heat exchanger device is disposed in the gas space for forming liquid heat transfer fluid. The heat exchanger device has at least one tube bundle including a plurality of heat exchanger tubes fixed in at least one tube sheet. The at least one tube sheet of the at least one tube bundle is formed as part of a container wall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: November 20, 2025Inventors: Achim GOTTERBARM, Harald GAIBLER, Philipp HOFMANN, Verena OBST, Michael SCHEUSS
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Patent number: 12477689Abstract: A cooling system for the liquid immersion cooling of electronic components. The cooling system includes a container having a container wall and, in the interior, a reservoir for liquid heat transfer fluid in which positioning devices for electronic components are arranged. The container has a gas chamber for gaseous heat transfer fluid. In the gas chamber of the container, there is a heat exchanger device with heat exchanger tubes for liquefying gaseous heat transfer fluid, the heat exchanger tubes having outer fins on their outer sides. The heat exchanger tubes pass into the container wall or through the container wall at passage points. The heat exchanger tubes have an integral bond with the container wall at these passage points.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 18, 2025Assignee: WIELAND-WERKE AGInventors: Harald Gaibler, Achim Gotterbarm, Philipp Hofmann, Verena Obst, Michael Scheuss
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Patent number: 12345476Abstract: A tube bundle heat exchanger having a tube sheet, an outer shell and an interior. The heat exchanger includes a tube bundle having tubes located in the interior for fluid flow. The tubes have outside ribs and a channel is formed between adjacent ribs. The tube sheet has openings as passage points. Outer fins of the tubes project into the openings, and a joint gap is formed between an inner surface defining the opening and the outer fins of a tube located therein. The tubes are bonded to the tube sheet by joining material with the involvement of the outer fins. The bond is only formed in a first portion of the opening. The first portion is filled with joining material such that a second portion of the opening remains which is not filled with joining material, and the tube has outer fins adjacent the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: WIELAND-WERKE AGInventors: Harald Gaibler, Achim Gotterbarm, Philipp Hofmann, Verena Obst, Michael Scheuss
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Publication number: 20240430990Abstract: An interior surface arrangement, preferably for motor vehicles, has a decorative structure including an outer cover layer, a surface heating element and a carrier layer. The surface heating element is integrated, preferably laminated, in the decorative structure adjacent to the outer cover layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Alfons BRUNNER, Philipp HOFMANN, Joachim MELZIG, Christof SCHOENHAMMER
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Publication number: 20240142665Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ophthalmic devices comprising polymerized compounds comprising a photoactive chromophore, said polymerized compounds, and special monomer compounds being particularly suitable for compositions and ophthalmic devices. The present invention is also directed to a process of changing the optical properties of said ophthalmic device or a precursor article for an ophthalmic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Lars DOBELMANN-MARA, Philipp HOFMANN
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Publication number: 20230397369Abstract: A cooling system for the liquid immersion cooling of electronic components. The cooling system includes a container having a container wall and, in the interior, a reservoir for liquid heat transfer fluid in which positioning devices for electronic components are arranged. The container has a gas chamber for gaseous heat transfer fluid. In the gas chamber of the container, there is a heat exchanger device with heat exchanger tubes for liquefying gaseous heat transfer fluid, the heat exchanger tubes having outer fins on their outer sides. The heat exchanger tubes pass into the container wall or through the container wall at passage points. The heat exchanger tubes have an integral bond with the container wall at these passage points.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Harald GAIBLER, Achim GOTTERBARM, Philipp HOFMANN, Verena OBST, Michael SCHEUSS
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Publication number: 20230392871Abstract: A tube bundle heat exchanger having a tube sheet, an outer shell and an interior. The heat exchanger includes a tube bundle having tubes located in the interior for fluid flow. The tubes have outside ribs and a channel is formed between adjacent ribs. The tube sheet has openings as passage points. Outer fins of the tubes project into the openings, and a joint gap is formed between an inner surface defining the opening and the outer fins of a tube located therein. The tubes are bonded to the tube sheet by joining material with the involvement of the outer fins. The bond is only formed in a first portion of the opening. The first portion is filled with joining material such that a second portion of the opening remains which is not filled with joining material, and the tube has outer fins adjacent the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Harald GAIBLER, Achim GOTTERBARM, Philipp HOFMANN, Verena OBST, Michael SCHEUSS
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Patent number: 11787265Abstract: A radiant heating device for producing radiant heat in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a heating surface for emitting heat radiation, a heating element for providing heating power, a first temperature sensor for detecting a first temperature in a specific spot and for providing a corresponding first temperature indication, and a second temperature sensor for detecting a second temperature on the surface and for providing a corresponding second temperature indication. In order to detect a local over-heating of the heating surface, a difference between the two temperature indications is determined. In the event of a defect, a protective operating mode is then selected.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Philipp Hofmann, Patrick Oswald, Peter Satzger
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Publication number: 20230273456Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ophthalmic devices comprising polymerized compounds comprising a photoactive chromophore, said polymerized compounds, and special monomer compounds being particularly suitable for compositions and ophthalmic devices. The present invention is also directed to a process of changing the optical properties of said ophthalmic device or a precursor article for manufacturing said ophthalmic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Lars DOBELMANN-MARA, David MOORE, Sarah HAHNEBACH, Philipp HOFMANN, Martin SCHRAUB
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Publication number: 20230273455Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ophthalmic devices comprising polymerized compounds comprising a photoactive chromophore, said polymerized compounds, and special monomer compounds being particularly suitable for compositions and ophthalmic devices. The present invention is also directed to a process of changing the optical properties of said ophthalmic device or a precursor article for manufacturing an ophthalmic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: David MOORE, Lars DOBELMANN-MARA, Sarah HAHNEBACH, Philipp HOFMANN, Martin SCHRAUB
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Publication number: 20230220563Abstract: An electrolysis device for the electrolytic treatment of liquids has an anode chamber and a cathode chamber which are separated from one another via an ion exchange membrane. The chambers are provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening for the flowing electrolyte, each with one electrode. The inner space of the anode chamber and/or of the cathode chamber are/is subdivided by webs or ribs extending transversely with respect to the electrodes. The webs or ribs are provided at least regionally with holes or cut outs. The webs or ribs include at least one lower region free of holes or cut outs. The electrolysis device provides sufficient mixing in the upper foam phase in the longitudinal direction and also at the same time the airlift pump effect is maintained by way of ascending gas bubbles in the lower region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: thyssenkrupp nucera AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Dmitri Donst, Philipp Hofmann, Dirk Hoormann, Gregor Damian Polcyn, Peter Woltering, Alessandro Fiorucci, Fulvio Federico, Michele Perego
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Patent number: 11608561Abstract: An electrolysis device for the electrolytic treatment of liquids has an anode chamber and a cathode chamber which are separated from one another via an ion exchange membrane. The chambers are provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening for the flowing electrolyte, each with one electrode. The inner space of the anode chamber and/or of the cathode chamber are/is subdivided by webs or ribs extending transversely with respect to the electrodes. The webs or ribs are provided at least regionally with holes or cut outs. The webs or ribs include at least one lower region free of holes or cut outs. The electrolysis device provides sufficient mixing in the upper foam phase in the longitudinal direction and also at the same time the airlift pump effect is maintained by way of ascending gas bubbles in the lower region.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP UHDE CHLORINE ENGINEERS GMBHInventors: Dmitri Donst, Philipp Hofmann, Dirk Hoormann, Gregor Damian Polcyn, Peter Woltering, Alessandro Fiorucci, Fulvio Federico, Michele Perego
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Patent number: 11495204Abstract: A lining component for lining a passenger cell of a motor vehicle is multifunctional. The lining component has at least one acoustic resonator which is open towards the passenger cell and/or at least a fluid chamber through which a temperature control medium is flowable.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hans-Peter Bailer, Raphael Eltrop, Peter Genender, Philipp Hofmann, Barbara Schmidt, Felix Schumacher
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Patent number: 11162178Abstract: An electrode of an electrolysis cell for gas-producing electrochemical processes, which includes a plurality of horizontal lamella elements which in the manner of a flat C-profile consist of a flat central part and one or more flank parts, where one or more transition regions of any shape are arranged between the flat central part and the one or more flank parts, where the lamella elements have a plurality of through-openings, where the lamella elements have a flat surface without structural raised regions and depressions and the flat central part has a plurality of through-openings which are arranged in rows and arranged diagonally to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: UHDENORA S.P.A.Inventors: Karl-Heinz Dulle, Frank Funck, Dirk Hoormann, Stefan Oelmann, Peter Woltering, Carsten Schmitt, Philipp Hofmann
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Publication number: 20210180106Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA analysis. In particular, the invention concerns the use of one or more nucleic acid molecules for the analysis of an RNA molecule. In particular, the method is suitable for use in quality control during or following production of RNA. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for analyzing a mixture of RNA molecules or an RNA population.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Aniela WOCHNER, Tilmann ROOS, Fabian Johannes EBER, Philipp HOFMANN
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Publication number: 20200283919Abstract: An electrolysis device for the electrolytic treatment of liquids has an anode chamber and a cathode chamber which are separated from one another via an ion exchange membrane. The chambers are provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening for the flowing electrolyte, each with one electrode. The inner space of the anode chamber and/or of the cathode chamber are/is subdivided by webs or ribs extending transversely with respect to the electrodes. The webs or ribs are provided at least regionally with holes or cut outs. The webs or ribs include at least one lower region free of holes or cut outs. The electrolysis device provides sufficient mixing in the upper foam phase in the longitudinal direction and also at the same time the airlift pump effect is maintained by way of ascending gas bubbles in the lower region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers GmbHInventors: Dmitri DONST, Philipp HOFMANN, Dirk HOORMANN, Gregor Damian POLCYN, Peter WOLTERING, Alessandro FIORUCCI, Federico FULVIO, Michele PEREGO
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Publication number: 20200219476Abstract: A lining component for lining a passenger cell of a motor vehicle is multifunctional. The lining component has at least one acoustic resonator which is open towards the passenger cell and/or at least a fluid chamber through which a temperature control medium is flowable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Hans-Peter BAILER, Raphael ELTROP, Peter GENENDER, Philipp HOFMANN, Barbara SCHMIDT, Felix SCHUMACHER
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Patent number: 10611210Abstract: A heat pump system for climate control of an electric or hybrid vehicle includes an air conditioning unit having a heating heat exchanger, and an air conditioning unit evaporator having a refrigeration circuit, in which the air conditioning unit evaporator and a condenser are arranged. The refrigeration circuit includes a low temperature (LT) circuit in which at least one electrical power component is arranged. The heat pump system is configured to switch over between a cooling mode and a heating mode. The condenser, which is configured to transfer heat into the LT circuit, and an LT cooler are incorporated into the LT circuit. In the heating mode, the condenser outputs heat into the LT circuit and from there into a heating circuit, in which the heating heat exchanger is arranged, and in the cooling mode, the condenser outputs heat via the LT circuit to the LT cooler.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Felix Schedel, Oliver Horn, Philipp Hofmann, Peter Satzger, Robert Herbolzheimer