Patents by Inventor Richard A. Schulz
Richard A. Schulz 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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Patent number: 11927698Abstract: Various implementations of the invention compensate for “phase wandering” in tunable laser sources. Phase wandering may negatively impact a performance of a lidar system that employ such laser sources, typically by reducing a coherence length/range of the lidar system, an effective bandwidth of the lidar system, a sensitivity of the lidar system, etc. Some implementations of the invention compensate for phase wandering near the laser source and before the output of the laser is directed toward a target. Some implementations of the invention compensate for phase wandering in the target signal (i.e., the output of the laser that is incident on and reflected back from the target). Some implementations of the invention compensate for phase wandering at the laser source and in the target signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Aeva, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Sebastian, Kendall L. Belsley, Stephan Schulz
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Patent number: 11913215Abstract: A framework section having a connection region which is formed on the end face of at least one of its two ends. The connection region can be connected to the connection region of a further framework section. The framework section can include two upper chord sections and two lower chord sections, which extend parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction of the framework section and are connected to one another by connecting struts such that they define a cuboid space. The upper chord sections and the lower chord sections can have a tubular cross section, wherein the upper chord sections and the lower chord sections can also be configured to transition from the tubular cross section into an I-shaped cross section in the connection region.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: INVENTIO AGInventors: David Krampl, Michael Matheisl, Richard Schütz, Robert Schulz, Thomas Koukal
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Publication number: 20230168131Abstract: In a method for monitoring an electrical energy transmission device, time-resolved operating state data, environmental state data, and/or sensor sensor data are recorded. The operating state data relate to current, past and/or future operating states of the electrical energy transmission device; the environmental state data relate to current, past, and/or future states in an environment of the electrical energy transmission device; the sensor data are detected by at least one sensor of the electrical energy transmission device. The operating state data, the environmental data, and/or the sensor data are processed with a computational model to calculate a temperature curve of current, past and/or future temperatures of at least one module of the electrical energy transmission device. Based on the calculated temperature curve, a thermal load capacity of the module is determined based on a thermal load threshold for the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Mathias Dornig, Thilo Nehring, Richard Schulz, Matthias Heinecke
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Patent number: 10619646Abstract: A fan assembly, and associated methods are shown that may include tapering configurations in a nozzle assembly. Configurations are shown that are optimized for thrust. Examples of assemblies and methods are shown that include sound attenuating materials and jagged edges to reduce noise. Configurations are shown that provide a substantially constant or increasing air velocity. Configurations are also shown that provide a static pressure of 120 percent or less of a given dynamic pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel Khalitov, Radha Krishna Ganesh, Daniel Richard Schulz, Jeffrey William Robinson
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Publication number: 20170175765Abstract: A fan assembly, and associated methods are shown that may include tapering configurations in a nozzle assembly. Configurations are shown that are optimized for thrust. Examples of assemblies and methods are shown that include sound attenuating materials and jagged edges to reduce noise. Configurations are shown that provide a substantially constant or increasing air velocity. Configurations are also shown that provide a static pressure of 120 percent or less of a given dynamic pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Daniel Khalitov, Radha Krishna Ganesh, Daniel Richard Schulz, Jeffrey William Robinson
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Patent number: 9318883Abstract: A sealed enclosure is disclosed. Sealed enclosure has a case configured to receive an arc-prone electrical component, a face frame defining an opening, a door configured to cover the opening, a sealing surface on the face frame or on the door, and one or more flaps having an sealing portion, the sealing portion being angled relative to the sealing surface, the one or more flaps being operational to flex from a disengaged position when not under pressure, to an engaged position in contact with the sealing surface when exposed to pressure inside the case during an arcing event. Sealed enclosure doors and methods of sealing an enclosure during an arcing event are also provided, as are other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Bernhard Schmidt, Richard Schulz, Xiong Pan
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Publication number: 20150345512Abstract: A fan assembly and associate methods are shown. Fan assemblies are shown having one or more components, where a location of the components is adjustable with respect to a base. In one example the components can be located at a specified distance from a motor shaft for a number of different motor sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey William Robinson, Daniel Richard Schulz
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Publication number: 20150267713Abstract: A fan assembly and associated methods are shown. Examples shown include components such as box section rails, truss structures, formed features and thinner gauge material that used in prior configurations. These and other features shown provide a lighter and/or stiffer fan assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey William Robinson, Daniel Richard Schulz
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Publication number: 20130320831Abstract: A sealed enclosure is disclosed. Sealed enclosure has a case configured to receive an arc-prone electrical component, a face frame defining an opening, a door configured to cover the opening, a sealing surface on the face frame or on the door, and one or more flaps having an sealing portion, the sealing portion being angled relative to the sealing surface, the one or more flaps being operational to flex from a disengaged position when not under pressure, to an engaged position in contact with the sealing surface when exposed to pressure inside the case during an arcing event. Sealed enclosure doors and methods of sealing an enclosure during an arcing event are also provided, as are other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.Inventors: Bernhard Schmidt, Richard Schulz, Xiong Pan
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Publication number: 20110179722Abstract: The present invention relates to a panelized lightweight control enclosure, capable of being substantially manufactured before installation for housing power system devices of a power system substation. Specifically, the control enclosure is comprised of a structural frame including a plurality of vertical posts, a base, a plurality of side panels for forming the walls thereof and defining an interior space therein for housing the power system devices, and a roof for covering the interior space. The structural frame engages and provides support for the side panels and roof. To facilitate engagement between the frame, side panels and roof, the control enclosure includes a plurality of tongue-and-groove fittings. As a result, the present invention control enclosure may be constructed at and/or transported in an assembled state to an installation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Richard A. Schulz, Luis Alberto Alfredo D'Acosta Anezin, Victor Hugo Barragan Gonzalez, Antonio Zaldivar Lelo de Larrea
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Patent number: 7871137Abstract: A seal for a switchgear enclosure is described. The switchgear enclosure includes a case having an opening defined by a face frame the face frame having an inner frame surface along a face frame hinge side and a door for covering the opening. The door includes a door inner surface and a door hinge side pivotally attached to the face frame along the face frame hinge side. The seal includes a sealing member disposed along the door hinge side of the door adjacent the door inner surface and configured for movement substantially perpendicular to the door hinge side between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The sealing member comprises a flange for overlapping at least a portion of an inner surface of the face frame along the face frame hinge side when in the engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventors: Richard Schulz, Bernd Schmidt, Martin Eiselt
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Patent number: 7829047Abstract: The present invention discloses a catalyst, system, and process for oxidizing mercury. The catalyst can include a substrate and a layer attached to at least part of the substrate. The layer contains a noble metal and has an average thickness of less than 100 nanometers. The substrate can be a plurality of glass fibers that provides for a relatively high surface area for the layer to be attached to. In the alternative, the substrate can be a porous substrate that provides for a high surface area for the layer to be attached to.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Energy & Environmental Research Center FoundationInventors: Grant Dunham, Blaise Mibeck, Richard Schulz, Stephen Wilmoth
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Publication number: 20090285734Abstract: The present invention discloses a catalyst, system, and process for oxidizing mercury. The catalyst can include a substrate and a layer attached to at least part of the substrate. The layer contains a noble metal and has an average thickness of less than 100 nanometers. The substrate can be a plurality of glass fibers that provides for a relatively high surface area for the layer to be attached to. In the alternative, the substrate can be a porous substrate that provides for a high surface area for the layer to be attached to.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Energy & Environmental Research Center FoundationInventors: Grant Dunham, Blaise Mibeck, Richard Schulz, Stephen Wilmoth
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Publication number: 20090173118Abstract: A seal for a switchgear enclosure is described. The switchgear enclosure includes a case having an opening defined by a face frame the face frame having an inner frame surface along a face frame hinge side and a door for covering the opening. The door includes a door inner surface and a door hinge side pivotally attached to the face frame along the face frame hinge side. The seal includes a sealing member disposed along the door hinge side of the door adjacent the door inner surface and configured for movement substantially perpendicular to the door hinge side between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The sealing member comprises a flange for overlapping at least a portion of an inner surface of the face frame along the face frame hinge side when in the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: SIEMENS POWER TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION, INC.Inventors: Richard Schulz, Bernd Schmidt, Martin Eiselt
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Publication number: 20070264515Abstract: A bonded structure including one or more substrates bonded together with a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition. One method of making such a bonded structure is carried out by applying a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition to one or more substrates at a temperature of about 170 degrees Celsius or lower, and joining the substrates to themselves or to one another. The bonded structure has a dynamic peel strength between about 400 and about 1000 grams per 25 millimeters. The bonding efficiency of the bonded structure renders the bonded structure suitable for incorporation into a variety of articles, including personal care products, health/medical products, and household/industrial product, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Stephen Campbell, Daniel Hesse, Richard Schulz, Mark Jung, Richard Hansen, Cristian Neculescu, Sandra Rogers, Violet Grube, Rhiannon Thoresen, Thomas Killian, Jonathan Rice, Palani Raj Wallajapet, Courtney Shea, Jason Fairbanks, Prasad Potnis, Randall Palmer
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Publication number: 20050174398Abstract: An ink supply system is used with a printer of the type in which ink is deposited in an engraved receiving region on a cliche plate and is scraped from the plate leaving ink in the receiving region. The ink supply system includes an ink cup having a hollow interior defining an ink reservoir and defining an outer edge. The outer edge has a doctor blade formed thereon for engaging and scraping the plate. The ink cup has an inlet and an outlet. A pump has a suction side and a discharge side with the suction side in flow communication with the cup outlet for drawing ink from the cup. A viscosity controller is in flow communication with the pump discharge and receives ink from the pump. A flow conduit extends between the viscosity controller and the ink cup for providing a flow of ink from the viscosity controller to the ink cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Danny Hessert, Tracy Kucaba, Richard Schulz
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Publication number: 20050095383Abstract: A bonded structure including one or more substrates bonded together with a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition. One method of making such a bonded structure is carried out by applying a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition to one or more substrates at a temperature of about 170 degrees Celsius or lower, and joining the substrates to themselves or to one another. The bonded structure has a dynamic peel strength between about 400 and about 1000 grams per 25 millimeters. The bonding efficiency of the bonded structure renders the bonded structure suitable for incorporation into a variety of articles, including personal care products, health/medical products, and household/industrial product, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Stephen Campbell, Daniel Hesse, Richard Schulz, Mark Jung, Richard Hansen, Cristian Neculescu, Sandra Rogers, Violet Grube, Rhiannon Thoresen, Thomas Killian, Jonathan Rice, Palani Raj Wallajapet, Courtney Shea, Jason Fairbanks, Prasad Potnis, Randall Palmer
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Patent number: D389534Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: Richard Schulz
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Patent number: D389535Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: Richard Schulz
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Patent number: D762736Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Shahriar Nick Niakan, Justin Richard Schulz