Patents by Inventor Ralf Koernle
Ralf Koernle 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: 20240045417Abstract: A two-conductor field device, comprising a measuring transducer for capturing a measurement variable, an electronic unit for processing the measurement data and a two-conductor interface for supplying power to the two-conductor field device and for communicating with a superordinate unit, characterized in that the two-conductor field device has a display unit for signaling a state of the two-conductor field device, which display unit can be visually read remotely.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Ralf Körnle, Robert Laun, Jürgen Haas, Thomas llg, Matthias Harter, Fabian Rank, Natalie Waldecker
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Publication number: 20210325417Abstract: A measuring arrangement having a first dual conductor field device with a first sensor and a first dual conductor interface for the power supply of the first dual conductor field device and for the transmission of data from the dual conductor field device to a superordinate unit, wherein the first dual conductor field device has at least one second dual conductor interface suitably designed to receive data from at least one second dual conductor field device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Juergen Haas, Matthias Harter, Ralf Körnle, Robert Laun, Fabian Rank, Natalie Waldecker, Winfried Rauer
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Patent number: 9518939Abstract: A radiometric density profile measuring arrangement for determining a density profile of a bulk material located in a container comprising a multitude of radiation sources and a detection unit for detecting radioactive radiation with a scintillator to generate radiation-induced light flashes, a photosensitive element for generating an electrical signal based on said light flashes, and measuring electronics for processing the electrical signal, with the scintillator being embodied in an oblong fashion.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KGInventor: Ralf Koernle
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Publication number: 20150268358Abstract: Radiometric measuring arrangement comprising a detecting device having a longitudinally elongated scintillator, a photomultiplier for transforming flashes of light, generated in the scintillator, into electric signals, and an electronic measuring unit for processing the electric signals with a temperature monitoring device for the scintillator, wherein the detecting device has at least one interrupting device as a part of the temperature monitoring device, and said interrupting device interrupts an electric connection when a specified threshold temperature is exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Ralf Koernle, Winfried Rauer, Wolfram Dreher
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Publication number: 20150168317Abstract: A radiometric density profile measuring arrangement for determining a density profile of a bulk material located in a container comprising a multitude of radiation sources and a detection unit for detecting radioactive radiation with a scintillator to generate radiation-induced light flashes, a photosensitive element for generating an electrical signal based on said light flashes, and measuring electronics for processing the electrical signal, with the scintillator being embodied in an oblong fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Ralf Koernle
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Patent number: 8604414Abstract: Described is diagnosing radiometric detectors. The pulse amplitudes of the pulses acquired by the radiometric detector can be measured and stored temporarily. The pulse amplitude distribution determined in this manner is compared to a reference amplitude distribution, whereby error diagnosis and, if applicable, recalibration of the measuring device are made possible. In this manner temperature drifts and damage to the scintillator, EMC radiation and an increased rate of dark pulses of the photosensitive component may be detected and corrected.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KGInventors: Winfried Rauer, Josef Fehrenbach, Ralf Koernle
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Publication number: 20120085142Abstract: Described is diagnosing radiometric detectors. The pulse amplitudes of the pulses acquired by the radiometric detector can be measured and stored temporarily. The pulse amplitude distribution determined in this manner is compared to a reference amplitude distribution, whereby error diagnosis and, if applicable, recalibration of the measuring device are made possible. In this manner temperature drifts and damage to the scintillator, EMC radiation and an increased rate of dark pulses of the photosensitive component may be detected and corrected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Winfried RAUER, Josef Fehrenbach, Ralf Koernle
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Patent number: 8120929Abstract: An electrical or electronic level indicator is positioned in a plug-in housing 24. The plug-in housing 24 is closed with a cover 10. This cover 10 is furnished with a handle bar 11, which serves as an aid for removing the cover 10. Positioned inside the cover 10 are rotating cylindrical pins 12, 13 which allow the potentiometers 32 and/or switches 33 to be adjusted. The electrical components 32, 33 are positioned on a circuit board 30, which lies inside the cover 10.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KGInventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
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Patent number: 8069724Abstract: Filling level indicator having an explosion-proof housing comprising a glass and a metallic frame, wherein the glass is fused into the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KGInventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
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Patent number: 7812298Abstract: The invention relates to a photomultiplier (10) with a fastening device, where the photomultiplier (10) has a solid cylindrical body, particularly a glass body (11), and a tubular jacket, a light inlet (12) on the front end and connecting contacts (14) on the back end, and where the fastening device has a socket (20) on the front end and a plug contact (30) resting on the connecting contacts (14) on the back end, and where a force-fitting and form-fitting connection is produced between the plug contact (30) and the socket (20) by means of a connecting component (40).Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KGInventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Körnle
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Publication number: 20090284938Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical or electronic level indicator which is positioned in a plug-in housing 24. The plug-in housing 24 is closed with a cover 10. This cover 10 is furnished with a handle bar 11, which serves as an aid for removing the cover 10. Positioned inside the cover 10 are rotating cylindrical pins 12, 13 which allow the potentiometers 32 and/or switches 33 to be adjusted. The electrical components 32, 33 are positioned on a circuit board 30, which lies inside the cover 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: VEGA GRIESHABER KGInventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
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Publication number: 20090114012Abstract: Filling level indicator having an explosion-proof housing comprising a glass and a metallic frame, wherein the glass is fused into the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: VEGA Grieshaber KGInventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
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Publication number: 20090040736Abstract: Multi-part circuit board comprising at least two partial boards (1, 2, 3, 4) and flexible signal lines (7), wherein at least one clamping element (10), which can be inserted into at least one clamping opening (12) of another partial board (4), is integrally molded onto at least one partial board (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: VEGA Grieshaber KGInventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
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Patent number: 6897639Abstract: A two-wire sensor (6) is attached to one pole of a voltage distribution source (U) by an initial connecting line (V1) in which a current-limiting resistor (R1) is positioned and is attached to the other pole by a second connecting line (V2). Parallel to the series connection consisting of the two-wire sensor (S) and the current-limiting resistor (R1) is at least one limiting diode (D1). A current regulator (SR) which is attached to the poles of the power source (U) regulates a parallel current (I) which runs parallel to the current through the two-wire sensor (D), so that there is a sum current at the poles of the power source (U) that always corresponds to the measured value delivered by the two-wire sensor (S). The regulating inputs of the current regulator (SR) are connected to the terminals of a current-sensing resistor (R2) positioned in a connecting line (V1). When a HART®-interface is used with the two-wire sensor (S) a HART®-resistor (RH) is positioned in one of the two connecting lines (V1).Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KGInventors: Ralf Koernle, Albert Woehrle, Juergen Motzer
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Patent number: 6806824Abstract: A radar fill level measurement sensor for measuring the level of material in a container, includes a transmit/receive circuit that transmits an electromagnetic pulse, and detects reflected electromagnetic pulses and provides an intermediate frequency signal indicative of the reflected electromagnetic pulses. A logarithm detector circuit receives the intermediate frequency signal and provides a logarithmic output signal indicative of the logarithm of the intermediate frequency signal. An evaluation unit receives and processes the logarithmic output signal, to determine the fill level of the material within the container, and provides a fill level measurement signal indicative thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KGInventors: Ralf Körnle, Karl Griessbaum
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Patent number: 6717416Abstract: A two-wire sensor (S) is connected to a pole via a first connection line (V1) in which a voltage longitudinal controller (SR) and a current-limiting resistor (R1) are positioned, and via a second connection line (V2) to which the other pole of a power supply source is connected. The output of the voltage longitudinal controller (SR) is connected to the second connection line (V2) via a first limiting diode (D1) and a second limiting diode (D2) which preferably is installed opposite the first connected diode. The joint node of the two limiting diodes (D1, D2) is connected to the control input of the voltage longitudinal controller (SR).Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KGInventors: Ralf Koernle, Juergen Motzer, Albert Wöhrle
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Publication number: 20030154783Abstract: In order to configure device for measuring fill-level (1) as customer and operation friendly, interface (2), which can be mechanically connected and disconnected to/from device for measuring fill-level (1), for attaching an electronic device, for example, a personal computer or an indication or operation module, is provisioned. It is advantageous for the interface to be integrated into indication and operation module (2). The transfer of data, as well as of a power current, between device for measuring fill-level (1) and interface (2) occurs, for example, by means of an inductive, capacitive, or optical coupling. Interface (2) can be mechanically connected and disconnected to/from device for measuring fill-level (1), for example, by means of a plug-in or lock-in connection, or by means of at least one magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Ralf Koernle
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Publication number: 20030052657Abstract: A two-wire sensor (6) is attached to one pole of a voltage distribution source (U) by an initial connecting line (V1) in which a current-limiting resistor (R1) is positioned and is attached to the other pole by a second connecting line (V2). Parallel to the series connection consisting of the two-wire sensor (S) and the current-limiting resistor (R1) is at least one limiting diode (D1). A current regulator (SR) which is attached to the poles of the power source (U) regulates a parallel current (I) which runs parallel to the current through the two-wire sensor (D), so that there is a sum current at the poles of the power source (U) that always corresponds to the measured value delivered by the two-wire sensor (S). The regulating inputs of the current regulator (SR) are connected to the terminals of a current-sensing resistor (R2) positioned in a connecting line (V1). When a HART®-interface is used with the two-wire sensor (S) a HART®-resistor (RH) is positioned in one of the two connecting lines (V1).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Ralf Koernle, Albert Woehrle, Juergen Motzer
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Publication number: 20030052705Abstract: A two-wire sensor (S) is connected to a pole via a first connection line (V1) in which a voltage longitudinal controller (SR) and a current-limiting resistor (R1) are positioned, and via a second connection line (V2) to which the other pole of a power supply source is connected. The output of the voltage longitudinal controller (SR) is connected to the second connection line (V2) via a first limiting diode (D1) and a second limiting diode (D2) which preferably is installed opposite the first connected diode. The joint node of the two limiting diodes (D1, D2) is connected to the control input of the voltage longitudinal controller (SR).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Ralf Koernle, Juergen Motzer, Albert Wohrle