Patents by Inventor Robert Mueller
Robert 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).
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Patent number: 11957768Abstract: A wet wiper for cleaning an oral cavity or an oral appliance. The wet wiper comprises a water insoluble substrate and a physiologically acceptable cleansing composition. Methods for cleansing oral cavities and oral appliances are also provided, such methods comprising the step of contacting the surface of an oral cavity or an oral appliance with a wet wiper of the present invention for a sufficient time to permit cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Oral Health Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Eugene Tricca, Malia Mueller Smith
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Patent number: 11951684Abstract: A three-dimensional print head apparatus may include a securing mechanism, a hopper, a nozzle, a heating system, and a fume extraction system. The securing mechanism may be adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm. The hopper may have a cavity and a lower aperture and may be secured to the securing mechanism. The nozzle may have an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The heating system may be positioned along the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Sidus Space, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Townsend, Robert Mueller, Nathan Gelino, Jonathan Smith, Matthew Nugent, Andrew Nick, Jason Schuler, Bradley Buckles
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Patent number: 11952607Abstract: The disclosure provides genetically engineered microorganisms and methods for improved biological production of ethylene glycol and precursors of ethylene glycol. The microorganism of the disclosure produces ethylene glycol or a precursor of ethylene glycol through one or more of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate, oxaloacetate, citrate, malate, and glycine. The disclosure further provides compositions comprising ethylene glycol or polymers of ethylene glycol such as polyethylene terephthalate.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: LanzaTech, Inc.Inventors: Zachary Robert Cowden, Ching Leang, Michael Koepke, Rasmus Overgaard Jensen, Alexander Paul Mueller
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Publication number: 20240110232Abstract: The invention is directed to a method to obtain the spatial location and sequence information of a target sequence of at least one m-RNA strand on a tissue sample comprising the steps a. providing a linear probe, containing a) a binding region capable of binding to the at least one m-RNA strand and b) an anchor sequence comprising a UMI region located between a first and a second locator regions and c) a primer region; b. hybridizing the linear probe with its binding region to the m-RNA strand; c. complementing the linear probe using the m-RNA strand as template thereby obtaining a reversed transcribed c-DNA strand d. hybridizing a locator molecule with its 3? and 5? ends to the first and second locator regions thereby creating a gap corresponding to the length of the UMI of the linear probe e.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Robert Pinard, Seiyu Hosono, Reto Mueller, Emily Neil
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Publication number: 20240110291Abstract: A method is proposed for producing one or more electrolysis products, wherein one or more electrolytic cells having a proton exchange membrane is/are used, wherein a hydrogen-rich cathode extraction gas is extracted on the cathode side of the one or more electrolytic cells, wherein an anode extraction gas is extracted on the anode side of the one or more electrolytic cells, wherein the anode extraction gas is extracted from the one or more electrolytic cells as part of a two-phase flow, wherein the two-phase flow comprises the anode extraction gas and a water phase, and wherein the two-phase flow or part thereof is separated in a separator arrangement into the anode extraction gas and the water phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Andreas WOLF, Anton WELLENHOFER, Christian FRUHMANN, Daniela LAUCHNER, Marius DILLIG, Mariyana CHALAKOVA, Ole MÜLLER-THORWART, Robert BIRK, Robert HERZOG
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Publication number: 20240109058Abstract: A rare earth element containing zeolitic material having an AEI-type framework structure, the framework structure of the zeolitic material comprising SiO2 and X2O3, X being a trivalent element, wherein the zeolitic material contains one or more rare earth elements as counter-ions at the ion exchange sites of the framework structure, and wherein the zeolitic material is obtainable and/or obtained according to a process involving the hydrothermal treatment of the rare earth element containing zeolitic material at a temperature in the range of from 400 to 1,000° C. A coated monolith substrate comprising a rare earth element containing zeolitic material having an AEI-type framework structure, wherein the zeolitic material is supported on the monolith substrate. A process for the production of a coated monolith substrate comprising a rare earth element containing zeolitic material having an AEI-type framework structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, III, Robert McGuire, Ulrich Mueller, Weiping Zhang, Chuan Shi
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Publication number: 20240102180Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an electrolysis system in which water is converted into oxygen and hydrogen in an electrolysis unit, wherein a fluid flow including water and gas is conducted from an oxygen side of the electrolysis unit to a gas separator, wherein an ignition of an ignition device is actively produced in the fluid flow. The invention also relates to a corresponding electrolysis system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Andreas WOLF, Anton WELLENHOFER, Marius DILLIG, Ole MÜLLER-THORWART, Robert BIRK
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Patent number: 11942452Abstract: A semiconductor module arrangement includes a housing, a first semiconductor substrate arranged inside the housing, a second semiconductor substrate arranged inside the housing, a first plurality of controllable semiconductor elements, and a second plurality of controllable semiconductor elements. During operation of the semiconductor module arrangement, each controllable semiconductor element of the first plurality of controllable semiconductor elements generates switching losses and conduction losses, the switching losses being greater than the conduction losses. Further during operation of the semiconductor module arrangement, each controllable semiconductor element of the second plurality of controllable semiconductor elements generates switching losses and conduction losses, the conduction losses being greater than the switching losses.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Christian Robert Mueller, Andressa Colvero Schittler, Daniel Domes, Andre Lenze
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Publication number: 20240096126Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor system includes an active thermal sensor pixel matrix, a plurality of presence sensors, and an image acquisition controller. The pixel matrix includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns and a boundary defining a perimeter. The plurality of presence sensors is disposed at least partially within the boundary of the pixel matrix. The image acquisition controller is coupled to the pixel matrix and the plurality of presence sensors. The image acquisition controller is configured to: (i) receive signals from the presence sensors; (ii) identify, based on the signals, a scan region, wherein the scan region is a portion of the pixel matrix that is in contact with or adjacent to a specimen; and (iii) obtain image data only from pixels that are within the scan region for generating an image of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: NEXT Biometrics Group ASAInventors: Robert Mueller, Matias N. Troccoli, King Hong Kwan
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Patent number: 11926294Abstract: A relay valve module for an electronically controllable pneumatic brake system for actuating wheel brakes of a utility vehicle includes: a reservoir connection for receiving a reservoir pressure; a brake control pressure connection for receiving a brake control pressure; at least one first service brake connection for outputting a service brake pressure; a relay valve with a relay valve reservoir connection, which is connected to the reservoir connection, a relay valve working connection, which is connected to the first service brake connection, a relay valve ventilation connection, and a relay valve control connection; an electropneumatic pilot control unit, which is connected to the reservoir connection, the electropneumatic pilot control unit providing a pilot control pressure; and a shuttle valve with a first shuttle valve inlet, a second shuttle valve inlet, and a shuttle valve outlet. The first shuttle valve inlet is connected to the brake control pressure connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ZF CV SYSTEMS EUROPE BVInventors: Thomas Mueller, Robert Otremba, Julian Van Thiel, Gerd Roters
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Publication number: 20240075467Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a zeolitic material having framework type AEI and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and O. Further, the present invention relates to a zeolitic material having framework type AEI and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and O, preferably obtainable or obtained by said process, and further relates to the use of said zeolitic material as a catalytically active material, as a catalyst, or as a catalyst component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: BASF CorporationInventors: Robert Mcguire, Faruk Oezkirim, Ulrich Mueller
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Publication number: 20240076668Abstract: The invention relates to inhibitory nucleic acids and rAAV-based compositions, methods and kits useful for treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Christian Mueller, Robert H. Brown, JR.
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Patent number: 11885407Abstract: A fluid pump system for an aircraft has a rotatable component having first and second fluid ports, each port in fluid communication with a selected interior portion of the component, the portions being spaced from each other. A valve controls allows a first flow rate through the first fluid port and allows a second flow rate through the second fluid port when the component is in a first angular orientation. The valve allows a third flow rate through the first fluid port and allows a fourth flow rate through the second fluid port when the component is in a second angular orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Douglas Robert Mueller, Ivan Russell Laric
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Publication number: 20240017487Abstract: A three-dimensional print head apparatus including a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, and a heating system. The apparatus may further include a fume extraction system and a dry air purge system. The hopper may have a cavity and a lower aperture. The nozzle may have an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The heating system may be positioned along the barrel, and the dry air purge system may be in fluid communication with the hopper.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Sidus Space, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Townsend, Robert Mueller, Nathan Gelino, Jonathan Smith, Matthew Nugent, Andrew Nick, Jason Schuler, Bradley Buckles
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Publication number: 20240017488Abstract: A three-dimensional print head apparatus comprising a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, a heating system, a fume extraction system, a dry air purge system, and an agitator. The hopper may having a cavity and may have a lower aperture. The nozzle may have an upper aperture and may have a lower aperture. The heating system may be positioned along at least a portion of the barrel, which may defined a heated zone of the barrel. The dry air purge system may be in fluid communication with the hopper. The agitator may have at least one paddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Sidus Space, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Townsend, Robert Mueller, Nathan Gelino, Jonathan Smith, Matthew Nugent, Andrew Nick, Jason Schuler, Bradley Buckles
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Publication number: 20240019025Abstract: A fluid pump system for an aircraft has a rotatable component having first and second fluid ports, each port in fluid communication with a selected interior portion of the component, the portions being spaced from each other. A valve controls allows a first flow rate through the first fluid port and allows a second flow rate through the second fluid port when the component is in a first angular orientation. The valve allows a third flow rate through the first fluid port and allows a fourth flow rate through the second fluid port when the component is in a second angular orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Douglas Robert Mueller, Ivan Russell Laric
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Patent number: 11860617Abstract: By accurately predicting industrial aging processes (IAP), such as the slow deactivation of a catalyst in a chemical plant, it is possible to schedule maintenance events further in advance, thereby ensuring a cost-efficient and reliable operation of the plant. So far, these degradation processes were usually described by mechanistic models or simple empirical prediction models. In order to accurately predict IAP, data-driven models are proposed, comparing some traditional stateless models (linear and kernel ridge regression, as well as feed-forward neural networks) to more complex stateful recurrent neural networks (echo state networks and long short-term memory networks). Additionally, variations of the stateful models are discussed. In particular, stateful models using mechanistical pre-knowledge about the degradation dynamics (hybrid models).Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Technische Universitaet BerlinInventors: Nataliya Yakut, Simeon Sauer, Mihail Bogojeski, Franziska Horn, Klaus-Robert Mueller
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Patent number: 11854291Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor system includes an active thermal sensor pixel matrix, a plurality of presence sensors, and an image acquisition controller. The pixel matrix includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns and a boundary defining a perimeter. The plurality of presence sensors is disposed at least partially within the boundary of the pixel matrix. The image acquisition controller is coupled to the pixel matrix and the plurality of presence sensors. The image acquisition controller is configured to: (i) receive signals from the presence sensors; (ii) identify, based on the signals, a scan region, wherein the scan region is a portion of the pixel matrix that is in contact with or adjacent to a specimen; and (iii) obtain image data only from pixels that are within the scan region for generating an image of the specimen.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: NEXT Biometrics Group ASAInventors: Robert Mueller, Matias N. Troccoli, King Hong Kwan
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Publication number: 20230310681Abstract: A method of preparing a prefilled syringe (1), comprises (i) obtaining a syringe barrel (11) having an open end (111) and a tip (112) with an orifice (113) essentially opposite to the open end (111), and a needle adaptor cap (12) assembled on the tip (112) of the syringe barrel, wherein the needle adaptor cap (12) has a rubber element (121) tightly sealing the orifice (113) of the tip (112) of the syringe barrel (11) and the syringe barrel (11) together with the needle adaptor cap (12) assembled on the tip (112) of the syringe barrel (11) is sterilized by a first sterilizing comprising a main step of exposing the syringe barrel (11) together with the needle adaptor cap (12) assembled on the tip (112) of the syringe barrel (11) to ethylene oxide for about 5 hours to about 60 hours at a relative humidity of about 40% to about 100% and at a temperature of about 30° C. to about 60° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Markus HEMMINGER, Ulla GRAUSCHOPF, Frank BAMBERG, Mayumi BOWEN, Robert MÜLLER, Flora FELSOVALYI, Denny CHRISTENSEN
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Patent number: 11771843Abstract: A syringe (18) has a longitudinal body (28) with an interior (228) in which a pharmaceutical substance is arranged, a needle connected to one longitudinal end of the body (228) and a rigid needle shield (38) encasing the needle. The rigid needle shield (38) is essentially water vapour tight. The syringe (18) according to the invention allows for preventing needle clogging and, thus, proper provision of pharmaceuticals, particularly by subcutaneous, intramuscular or ocular injection.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC., GENENTECH, INC.Inventors: Frank Bamberg, Heather L. Flores, Robert Müller, Elisabeth Schaible, Edward Schwarb, Lionel Vedrine, Kewei Yang, Mathieu Rigollet, Pierre Goldbach, Baboo Dushyantsingh Goordyal, Ivy Lin, Florian Wildenhahn