Patents by Inventor Rainer Mueller

Rainer Mueller 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: 20070266735
    Abstract: A gas sensor is for determining at least one physical quantity of a gas, e.g., an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, the gas sensor having a sensor element that is fixed in a housing of the gas sensor by a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a sealing element, which has a ceramic and/or a metallic material. After the heat treatment, the sealing element has a maximum decrease in volume of 5 percent, or an increase in volume, based on the volume of the sealing element prior to the heat treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Helmut Weyl, Claudio Prieta, Andreas Hachtel, Thomas Schulte, Thomas Egner, Juergen Wilde, Markus Siebert, Michael Kupzig, Uwe Glanz, Rainer Mueller, Leonore Schwegler, Petra Kuschel, Andreas Pesch
  • Publication number: 20070255855
    Abstract: A communication system, network, interface, and port architecture are provided for transporting different types of data across a network. The network can be arranged by connecting the ports in a daisy-chain fashion to achieve a ring architecture or topology. The network forwards data according to a specific network protocol, and nodes among the network can use a recovered clock from the bitstream to drive the transmitter and create a synchronous network even thought the network can receive Ethernet packets which are typically targeted for an asynchronous network. Non-compliant data, such as Ethernet data, can be sent as packets within a frame structure. The frame is synchronized to Ethernet coding violations used to signal the beginning of each frame, and each packet can be immediately followed by a packet coding violation. The frame and packet coding violations are represented as a sequence of 4B/5B codes that are not valid codes and, therefore, not present as Ethernet encoded data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Knapp, Rainer Mueller, Horace Ho, Patrick Heck, Rainer Klos, Christian Thiel
  • Patent number: 7258770
    Abstract: A gas sensor is for determining at least one physical quantity of a gas, e.g., an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, the gas sensor having a sensor element that is fixed in a housing of the gas sensor by a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a sealing element, which has a ceramic and/or a metallic material. After the heat treatment, the sealing element has a maximum decrease in volume of 5 percent, or an increase in volume, based on the volume of the sealing element prior to the heat treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Weyl, Claudio De La Prieta, Andreas Hachtel, Thomas Schulte, Thomas Egner, Juergen Wilde, Markus Siebert, Michael Kupzig, Uwe Glanz, Rainer Mueller, Leonore Schwegler, Petra Kuschel, Andreas Pesch
  • Publication number: 20070154941
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the recombinant production or expression of eukaryotic alkaline phosphatase mutants in yeast cells wherein the specifically introduced mutations result in a reduction of the specific AP activity by at least a factor 1:100. The invention also concerns a method for inserting corresponding nucleic acid sequences into a vector for expression in methylotrophic yeast strains and it concerns corresponding vectors and host strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Frank Geipel, Werner Hoelke, Thomas Kirschbaum
  • Publication number: 20070099283
    Abstract: The invention concerns recombinant proteinase K. Furthermore a method for producing recombinant proteinase K is disclosed, which is characterized in that a) a host cell is transformed with a recombinant nucleic acid which codes for the zymogenic precursor of proteinase K, b) the host cell is cultured in such a manner that the zymogenic precursor of proteinase K is formed in the form of inclusion bodies in the host cell, c) the inclusion bodies are isolated and natured under conditions which result in the formation of the protease part of the zymogenic precursor in its natural conformation, d) the natured proteinase K is activated and purified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Bernhard Rexer, Rainer Schmuck, Frank Geipel, Stephan Glaser, Helmut Schoen, Thomas Meier, Rainer Rudolph, Hauke Lilie, Bjoern Schott
  • Patent number: 7202072
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the recombinant production or expression of eukaryotic alkaline phosphatase mutants in yeast cells wherein the specifically introduced mutations result in a reduction of the specific AP activity by at least a factor 1:100. The invention also concerns a method for inserting corresponding nucleic acid sequences into a vector for expression in methylotrophic yeast strains and it concerns corresponding vectors and host strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Frank Geipel, Werner Hoelke, Thomas Kirschbaum
  • Patent number: 7198459
    Abstract: A casing assembly for a turbocharger of an internal combustion engine includes a rotor casing having an intake duct and an exhaust flow passage which is connected to an exhaust flange and constructed for attachment to the rotor casing such as to allow a relative movement between the exhaust flow passage and the rotor casing. In this way, a sliding fit is provided which prevents thermal stress in the system rotor casing and exhaust flow passage. An outer housing surrounds the exhaust flow passage, rotor casing and intake duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignees: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH, BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Elmar Grussmann, Christian Smatloch, Axel Hinder, Thomas Körner, Rainer Müller
  • Patent number: 7179452
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C4–C6 carboxylic acid ester and a C12–C26 alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Rainer Müller, Myriam Mellul
  • Patent number: 7118901
    Abstract: A method is provided for the production of a bovine pancreatic protein with a specific desoxyribonuclease activity of at least 6,000 units per mg of protein. Methylotrophic yeast is used as a heterologous host organism. The bovine pancreatic protein is secreted into the growth medium from which it is purified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard Suppmann, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Stephanie Ronning, Helmut Schoen, Rainer Müller
  • Publication number: 20060040345
    Abstract: By deglycosylating an enzyme derived from a eukaryotic organism prior to forming a conjugate, i.e. prior to attaching the enzyme to a molecule capable of binding to a target molecule, the sensitivity of an assay for detecting the presence or determining the quantity of a target molecule, in which the conjugate is used as a labelled component, can be increased. The present invention provides conjugates, methods for providing the same, use of such conjugates as well as kits containing the conjugates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Wolfgang Hoesel, Werner Hoelke, Beata Kanne, Helmut Lenz, Rainer Mueller
  • Patent number: 6987336
    Abstract: An electric motor, in particular an external rotor motor, comprising a stator which is attached by means of latching elements to a motor carrier using a plug-in joining operation. The elastic elements for isolating vibration are arranged in the connecting region between the stator and the motor carrier in a way that the stator is indirectly connected to the motor carrier by means of the elastic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: EBM—Papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Streng, Rainer Müller, Markus Gelbing, Jürgen Freudenberg, Jochen Häfner
  • Publication number: 20050142633
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to produce a protein with carboxypeptidase B activity from a pro-carboxypeptidase B zymogen, derived from a non-animal host organism. Carboxypeptidase B is activated from the zymogen using non-denaturing conditions. Particularly, the activation is performed under conditions that avoid unwanted non-covalent binding of the propeptide to the activated carboxypeptidase B enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Stephan Glaser, Frank Geipel, Thomas Kirschbaum, Bernhard Rexer, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Rainer Mueller, Claudia Giessel, Hellmut Eckstein, Elvira Wolf
  • Patent number: 6902920
    Abstract: The heterologous expression of the reverse transcriptase from the Avian Myeloblastosis Virus (AMV-RT) in prokaryotic cells and in particular Escherichia coli (E. coli) is described in the present invention. The invention also includes certain measures to simplify the purification of the heterodimeric AMV-RT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Harald Sobek, Rainer Mueller, Manfred Schmidt, Bruno Frey, Bernhard Suppmann, Rainer Schmuck, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Peter Pallua, Markus Pajatsch
  • Patent number: 6884602
    Abstract: This invention involves a process for selecting and producing eukaryotic alkaline phosphatase in yeast. Yeast cells are subjected to multiple transformations using a vector comprising a first resistance marker gene and the alkaline phosphatase gene. Those strains that grow in media containing the first resistance marker are further transformed using a vector comprising a second selection marker gene and the alkaline phosphatase gene. Transformants that grow in media containing the second selection marker are selected for expressing the eukaryotic alkaline phosphatase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Frank Geipel, Werner Hoelke, Stephan Glaser, Hellmut Eckstein, Thomas Kirschbaum, Bettina Bommarius
  • Publication number: 20040175516
    Abstract: An insulation arrangement includes an insulation packet that is made up of insulation material completely encased by a film, and that is arranged in an interspace between an inner trim component and an outer skin of an aircraft. The insulation packet does not completely fill the interspace, but rather leaves an air space. The film consists of a differentially gas permeable film material that provides a differentiated diffusion resistance with respect to water vapor diffusing therethrough, dependent on the direction of the diffusion through the film. Preferably the resistance to diffusion of water vapor into the insulation packet through the film is higher than the resistance to diffusion of water vapor out of the insulation packet through the film. The accumulation of moisture in the packet is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Gerhard Schmitz, Matthias Witschke, Rainer Mueller, Petra Turanski, Heiko Luetjens, Walter Kulcke
  • Patent number: 6787242
    Abstract: Adhesion promoters for polymer coatings on metals are articulated into at least two head groups connected by a hydrocarbon spacer group. One head group reacts particularly well with polymer molecules. Other head groups form a durable bond with a metal surface. The length of the spacer group is such that a substance deposited in a substance layer on a metallic surface of a body or particle has hydrophobic properties. Suitable adhesion promoters can be sulfur compounds, amino compounds, hydroxyl or carbonyl compounds. A plastic composite body, a compound and a process of preparing a compound are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Alexandra Atzesdorfer, Rainer Müller, Klaus Heckmann, Friederike Bauer
  • Publication number: 20040166560
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the expression of a gene coding for a soluble proteinase K in yeast e.g. in Pichia pastoris with subsequent secretion into the culture medium. In addition a method for purifying the heterologously expressed and secreted proteinase K is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Frank Geipel, Stephan Glaser, Werner Hoelke, Helmut Schoen, Thomas Kirschbaum
  • Patent number: 6745512
    Abstract: Process and device for treating seeds in order to combat harmful organisms. According to the invention, in an initial stage of the process, the seeds are separated and distributed evenly in a free-fall process, subjected in a vacuum to irradiation by low energy electron beams and then immediately treated with fungicides and/or microbial antagonists or metabolic products and spores thereof and/or synergists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: UBT Ingenieurbüro GmbH Quedlinburg
    Inventors: Siegfried Panzer, Klaus Gaber, Petra Müller, Marga Jahn, Joachim Pflaumbaum, Friederun Scholze, Manfred Lange, Reiner Fischer, Rainer Müller, Günter Motte, Michael Leja
  • Patent number: 6726902
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C12-C26 carboxylic acid ester and a C12-C26 alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Rainer Müller, Myriam Mellul
  • Publication number: 20040072316
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the recombinant production or expression of eukaryotic alkaline phosphatase mutants in yeast cells wherein the specifically introduced mutations result in a reduction of the specific AP activity by at least a factor 1:100. The invention also concerns a method for inserting corresponding nucleic acid sequences into a vector for expression in methylotrophic yeast strains and it concerns corresponding vectors and host strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Rainer Mueller, Johann-Peter Thalhofer, Frank Geipel, Werner Hoelke, Thomas Kirschbaum