Patents by Inventor Rene Wolf

Rene Wolf 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).

  • Patent number: 11979074
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor suspension for rigid and watertight mounting of a motor to a housing of an electric device, an electric device comprising such a motor suspension and a hair cutting device comprising an electric device with such a motor suspension. The motor suspension comprises a motor fixation element, a sealing suspension element and a motor axis seal. The motor fixation element is configured to provide a rigid connection of a motor to a housing in one direction, while it provides some flexibility in another direction for not deforming the housing. The sealing suspension element is configured for providing a fluid-tight connection to the housing, and the motor axis seal is configured for providing a fluid tight connection of the sealing suspension element to a rotational axis of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Marcus Franciscus Eijkelkamp, René Van Den Berg, Michiel Allan Aurelius Schallig, Marcel Hilco Zijlstra, Harold Wolf, Rob Roetert, Hendrik Klaas Haagsma
  • Publication number: 20100280815
    Abstract: A circuit and a method for testing electrically controllable power switches for activating occupant protection means are proposed. A triggering element for the testing is simulated in that a resistance of this simulation is changed for each of the consecutive time blocks by activating the simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Rene Wolf, Thomas Henig, Hartmut Schumacher, Hermann Maier, Jens Wirth
  • Patent number: 7656896
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an automatic system comprising a plurality of subscribers which are connected to a common communication channel, whereby each of the subscribers automatically provides the diagnosis information associated therewith on the communication channel, another conversion station is connected to the communication channel and comprises a web server which converts the diagnosis information available in the communication channel into a single web-enabled format, the conversion station is connected to a service station via a network and the service station has a web browser and a display connected to the web browser, whereby the web browser converts the diagnosis information transmitted via the network into a single display format and the display is provided in order to display diagnosis information provided by the web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Wiedenberg, Rene Wolf
  • Patent number: 7257748
    Abstract: Proposed is a method for programming and/or testing for the correct functioning of an electronic circuit, and a corresponding device, which is used to efficiently program and test electronic circuits combined on a wafer, prior to their separation. For this purpose, a bus allowing the individual electronic circuits to be sequentially tested is positioned on the wafer. Each electronic circuit is assigned an address for the bus, using a hardware code. The address is deactivated after completion of the functionality and testing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ruediger Giesel, Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Ralf Henne
  • Publication number: 20070043532
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an automatic system comprising a plurality of subscribers which are connected to a common communication channel, whereby each of the subscribers automatically provides the diagnosis information associated therewith on the communication channel, another conversion station is connected to the communication channel and comprises a web server which converts the diagnosis information available in the communication channel into a single web-enabled format, the conversion station is connected to a service station via a network and the service station has a web browser and a display connected to the web browser, whereby the web browser converts the diagnosis information transmitted via the network into a single display format and the display is provided in order to display diagnosis information provided by the web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Peter Wiedenberg, Rene Wolf
  • Patent number: 6928347
    Abstract: A method for adjusting the sensor cells of a seat mat to a mechanical stress caused by the installation of the seat mat in a vehicle seat, a diagnostic tester being connected to a control unit at the seat mat, and the diagnostic tester reads out the sensor values of the seat mat and compares them to setpoint values, in order then to transmit back correcting values to the control unit, which the control unit uses in further operation for calibrating the sensor values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Reiner Marchthaler, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
  • Patent number: 6851296
    Abstract: A measurement apparatus and a method for measuring a seat mat for a vehicle seat which serve to perform a function test or a recording of readings by way of a negative pressure that is generated in the seat mat. The negative pressure is established by way of a pressure difference between the negative pressure and the external atmospheric pressure. The method is thus independent of the external atmospheric pressure. The controller that establishes the pressure difference is embodied either electronically or mechanically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Ralf Henne
  • Patent number: 6808200
    Abstract: A method for occupant classification in a vehicle is used to extract a plurality of features from a seat profile and to assign a weight estimate to each of these features. The occupant weight and a measure of quality are determined from the different weight estimates. The measure of quality determines whether the occupant weight continues to be used as the occupant classification. The weight estimation for the feature in question is carried out via a stored function. The occupant classification can be used for a restraint system. The ischial tuberosity distance and/or the seat profile size can be used as the features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Drobny, RĂ¼diger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich
  • Publication number: 20040158412
    Abstract: A system and a method for operating and monitoring an automation system, in which, via virtual installation models (1), processes of the automation system are, by means of a display unit (2), displayed or represented as a representation of real installation components (7). The display unit 2 includes input screen sections (4a, 4b, 4c) in order to allow a user to interactively operate displayed installation components 8. The method allows the user to navigate in the virtual installation models 8, which exactly reflect the real conditions and the current conditions of the automation system. By combining 2D and 3D displays or representations, the user can choose the most appropriate form of representation for the individual case at hand. The invention thus facilitates a reality-based representation of the automation system, which makes it possible to intuitively operate and monitor even complex processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: SIEMENS AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Friedrich, Soeren Moritz, Johann Pohany, Rene Wolf
  • Publication number: 20040117141
    Abstract: A method for adjusting the sensor cells of a seat mat (3) to a mechanical stress caused by the installation of the seat mat (3) in a vehicle seat is proposed, a diagnostic tester being connected to a control unit at the seat mat, and the diagnostic tester reads out the sensor values of the seat mat and compares them to setpoint values, in order then to transmit back correcting values to the control unit, which the control unit uses in further operation for calibrating the sensor values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Reiner Marchthaler, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
  • Patent number: 6718215
    Abstract: A system and a method for operating and monitoring an automation system, in which, via virtual installation models (1), processes of the automation system are, by means of a display unit (2), displayed or represented as a representation of real installation components (7). The display unit 2 includes input screen sections (4a, 4b, 4c) in order to allow a user to interactively operate displayed installation components 8. The method allows the user to navigate in the virtual installation models 8, which exactly reflect the real conditions and the current conditions of the automation system. By combining 2D and 3D displays or representations, the user can choose the most appropriate form of representation for the individual case at hand. The invention thus facilitates a reality-based representation of the automation system, which makes it possible to intuitively operate and monitor even complex processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Friedrich, Soeren Moritz, Johann Pohany, Rene Wolf
  • Publication number: 20040012499
    Abstract: To sense the occupancy status of the seat surface of a seat, in particular in a vehicle, an electrically conductive foamed plastic is used, at least in sections, in the seat surface, and a signal corresponding to the resistance value between a top-side and a bottom-side electrode is utilized for discrimination purposes to determine whether the seat is occupied or not. An array of a plurality of parallel strips or a matrix of patches of the conductive foamed plastic permits a more thorough discrimination in terms of the occupying object or the occupying person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
  • Publication number: 20030217316
    Abstract: Proposed is a method for programming and/or testing for the correct functioning of an electronic circuit, and a corresponding device, which is used to efficiently program and test electronic circuits combined on a wafer, prior to their separation. For this purpose, a bus allowing the individual electronic circuits to be sequentially tested is positioned on the wafer. Each electronic circuit is assigned an address for the bus, using a hardware code. The address is deactivated after completion of the functionality and testing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ruediger Giesel, Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Ralf Henne
  • Patent number: 6567732
    Abstract: A method and a device are for evaluating sensor signals from a seat mat in a vehicle seat, the signals functioning to characterize the sensors in the seat mat as active and inactive. In this manner, a linear evaluation method is performed to make possible a weight classification of passengers situated on the vehicle seat. For this purpose, a seat profile is generated using the active and inactive sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
  • Publication number: 20030037617
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a measurement apparatus and a method for measuring a seat mat for a vehicle seat which serve to perform a function test or a recording of readings by way of a negative pressure that is generated in the seat mat. The negative pressure is established by way of a pressure difference between said negative pressure and the external atmospheric pressure. The method according to the present invention is thus independent of the external atmospheric pressure. The controller that establishes the pressure difference is embodied either electronically or mechanically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Ralf Henne
  • Publication number: 20020096868
    Abstract: A method for occupant classification in a vehicle is used to extract a plurality of features from a seat profile and to assign a weight estimate to each of these features. The occupant weight and a measure of quality are determined from the different weight estimates. The measure of quality determines whether the occupant weight continues to be used as the occupant classification. The weight estimation for the feature in question is carried out via a stored function. The occupant classification can be used for a restraint system. The ischial tuberosity distance and/or the seat profile size can be used as the features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Rudiger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich
  • Publication number: 20020072839
    Abstract: A method and a device are for evaluating sensor signals from a seat mat in a vehicle seat, the signals functioning to characterize the sensors in the seat mat as active and inactive. In this manner, a linear evaluation method is performed to make possible a weight classification of passengers situated on the vehicle seat. For this purpose, a seat profile is generated using the active and inactive sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
  • Publication number: 20020029134
    Abstract: A system and a method for operating and monitoring an automation system, in which, via virtual installation models (1), processes of the automation system are, by means of a display unit (2), displayed or represented as a representation of real installation components (7). The display unit 2 includes input screen sections (4a, 4b, 4c) in order to allow a user to interactively operate displayed installation components 8. The method allows the user to navigate in the virtual installation models 8, which exactly reflect the real conditions and the current conditions of the automation system. By combining 2D and 3D displays or representations, the user can choose the most appropriate form of representation for the individual case at hand. The invention thus facilitates a reality-based representation of the automation system, which makes it possible to intuitively operate and monitor even complex processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Applicant: Siemens AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Friedrich, Soeren Moritz, Johann Pohany, Rene Wolf