Patents by Inventor Rolf Kraus

Rolf Kraus 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).

  • Automation facility and method for expanding the automation facility with at least one field device
    Patent number: 9886028
    Abstract: An automation facility and method for expanding the automation facility with at least one field device, wherein expansion of the expansion of the automation facility with a further field device occurs in a simplified manner such that no disruptive influence on process control during the expansion occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oliver Drumm, Christian Heck, Rolf Kraus, Benjamin Lutz, Gerrit Wolf
  • Agricultural product business system
    Publication number: 20020069124
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for distributing agricultural products by selectively distributing orders among a network of agricultural product suppliers is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Alice Hayes, Mark Hayes, Rolf Kraus, David Specht
  • Agricultural product business system
    Publication number: 20010023410
    Abstract: An agricultural product business system includes a software portion installed and executable by a system server connected to the Internet. The system is configured to communicate with consumers and growers operating remote terminals connected to the Internet. A system administrator may also access the system via a remote terminal connected to the Internet or via a terminal connected to the system server. The system is configured to provide a distinct interface for communications with each type of user: consumer, grower, or administrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventors: Alice Hayes, Mark Hayes, Rolf Kraus