Patents by Inventor Renè Guebler
Renè Guebler 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: 20180323646Abstract: A method for controlling a charging device transferring energy to an electrical load of an inductively coupled household appliance. The circuitry of the device includes an oscillator circuit having at least one output power coil element and one capacitor element; an electrical power source; a power-switching element feeding the oscillator circuit with electrical power; a sensor element for determining an electrical signal value indicative of the inductance of the oscillator circuit; and a microprocessor configured to adapt the electrical energy provided by the oscillator circuit dependent on a comparison of the measured electrical signal with a threshold. The method includes the steps of activating a threshold determining mode of the microprocessor starting upon the proximate powering up of the microprocessor and determining the threshold automatically after the proximate powering up of the microprocessor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Torsten KLEMM, Philipp JUNG, Ferdinand HERMANN, René GUEBLER, Sebastian MEYER
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Patent number: 9009901Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Alexander Franz Doll, Uwe Jungnickel, Rene Guebler, Niclas Altmann
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Patent number: 8832895Abstract: An oral hygiene implement for evaluating applied force is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle region, a head, and a neck extending between the handle region and the head. The head has a plurality of cleaning elements attached to the head. The handle region has a first portion and a second portion and a force sensor pivotally connected to the first portion and the second portion. The force sensor includes the head and the neck and at least a portion of the force sensor is integrally formed with the first portion and/or the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Niclas Altmann, René Guebler
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Patent number: 8769758Abstract: An insert for an oral hygiene handle having a cavity is described. The insert has a load member capable of pivoting with respect to the housing and an output source disposed in electromagnetic communication with the load member, a power source in electrical communication with the output source having first and second contact areas, and an indication element forming an outer facing surface. When the load member pivots a predetermined amount, a first contact arm makes contact with a first contact area and/or a second contact arm makes contact with the second contact area thereby causing the power source to deliver power to the output source, wherein the output source provides electromagnetic energy to the load member, wherein the load member transmits the electromagnetic energy from the output source to the indication element, and wherein load member, the indication element, and the engagement section are integral with one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Soeren Jan Wasow, Bert Schrempel, Niclas Altmann, René Guebler
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Patent number: 8763189Abstract: An oral hygiene implement is provided. The oral hygiene implement includes a handle; a head including a plurality of contact elements; a neck disposed between the handle and the head; an indication element; and an electromagnetic energy output source. The electromagnetic energy is directed from the output source to the indication element such that a Total Visible Projected Angle (?T) of the oral hygiene implement is greater than about 300 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Niclas Altmann, René Guebler
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Publication number: 20130071806Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Alexander Franz Doll, Uwe Jungnickel, Rene Guebler, Niclas Altmann
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Publication number: 20130071807Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Alexander Franz Doll, Uwe Jungnickel, Rene Guebler, Niclas Altmann
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Publication number: 20130071805Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Alexander Franz Doll, Uwe Jungnickel, Rene Guebler, Niclas Altmann
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Publication number: 20130000059Abstract: An oral hygiene implement is provided. The oral hygiene implement includes a handle; a head including a plurality of contact elements; a neck disposed between the handle and the head; an indication element; and an electromagnetic energy output source. The electromagnetic energy is directed from the output source to the indication element such that a Total Visible Projected Angle (?T) of the oral hygiene implement is greater than about 300 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Braun GmbHInventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Niclas Altmann, René Guebler
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Publication number: 20120198640Abstract: An insert for an oral hygiene handle having a cavity is described. The insert has a load member capable of pivoting with respect to the housing and an output source disposed in electromagnetic communication with the load member, a power source in electrical communication with the output source having first and second contact areas, and an indication element forming an outer facing surface. When the load member pivots a predetermined amount, a first contact arm makes contact with a first contact area and/or a second contact arm makes contact with the second contact area thereby causing the power source to deliver power to the output source, wherein the output source provides electromagnetic energy to the load member, wherein the load member transmits the electromagnetic energy from the output source to the indication element, and wherein load member, the indication element, and the engagement section are integral with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Soeren Jan Wasow, Bert Schrempel, Niclas Altmann, René Guebler
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Publication number: 20120110763Abstract: An oral hygiene implement for evaluating applied force is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle region, a head, and a neck extending between the handle region and the head. The head has a plurality of cleaning elements attached to the head. The handle region has a first portion and a second portion and a force sensor pivotally connected to the first portion and the second portion. The force sensor includes the head and the neck and at least a portion of the force sensor is integrally formed with the first portion and/or the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Niclas Altmann, Renè Guebler