Patents by Inventor Stefan A. Gruber

Stefan A. Gruber 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: 12151755
    Abstract: A steering knuckle of a utility vehicle, composed of a cast material, has a main body, a steering knuckle bearing, a hub-type, cup-shaped receiving portion, open towards a rim of a vehicle wheel and suitable for receiving an anti-friction bearing and a bearing journal, and a pad-receiving portion for receiving a brake pad. The pad receiving portion has a support and two supporting elements provided one behind the other in the rotational direction of the vehicle wheel. A control arm attachment for linking an axle guide is formed on the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Blessing, Markus Gruber, Stefan Kemmler, Matthias Klingner, Jakob Lachermeier, Wolfgang Pahle, Edgar Ruhl, Robert Trimpe, Alexander Werth
  • Patent number: 12116068
    Abstract: A steering knuckle of a utility vehicle has a main body, a steering knuckle bearing for receiving in a rotating articulated manner a vehicle axle, a hub-type, cup-shaped receiving portion, open towards a rim of a vehicle wheel, in which portion an anti-friction bearing and a bearing journal can be received. The main body has an opening for receiving a drive shaft. The opening leads into the hub-type receiving portion. An axle assembly and a vehicle axle of a utility vehicle are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Gruber, Stefan Kemmler, Matthias Klingner, Jakob Lachermeier, Wolfgang Pahle, Edgar Ruhl, Robert Trimpe, Alexander Werth
  • Patent number: 12001229
    Abstract: A pressure regulator includes a fluid transfer chamber defining one or more apertures. A flow control element is disposed within the fluid transfer chamber and is movable with respect to the fluid transfer chamber. An actuator is secured to the flow control element and is operable to move the flow control element with respect to the fluid transfer chamber to control fluid flow through the apertures in the fluid transfer chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventors: Juan Carlos G. de Ledebur, Stefan A. Gruber, Patrick Andrew G. de Ledebur
  • Patent number: 11712810
    Abstract: A gripper that comprises a first receiving plate for receiving a first product portion and a second receiving plate for receiving a second product portion, wherein the receiving plates are movable relative to one another. The gripper further including a first movable stop which is movable relative to the first receiving plate, and a second movable stop which is movable relative to the second receiving plate. The gripper is distinguished by the fact that the first stop and second stop are movable relative to one another so as to move the product portions towards one another when the gripper is closed such that the product portions then may be positioned to overlap one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMÜLLER SE & CO. KG
    Inventor: Stefan Gruber
  • Patent number: 11518653
    Abstract: A foldable elevator structure having a plurality of members is shown having each current member sequentially attached between a preceding member and a succeeding member. This connection schema continues until the last member is attached to the first member and a completed enclosed structure is formed such that all members have been attached. In this fashion, the foldable structure is foldable between each set of two adjacent members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventors: Juan-Carlos G. De Ledebur, Stefan A. Gruber, Patrick-Andrew G. De Ledebur
  • Publication number: 20220324678
    Abstract: A foldable elevator structure having a plurality of members is shown having each current member sequentially attached between a preceding member and a succeeding member. This connection schema continues until the last member is attached to the first member and a completed enclosed structure is formed such that all members have been attached. In this fashion, the foldable structure is foldable between each set of two adjacent members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Juan-Carlos G. De Ledebur, Stefan A. Gruber, Patrick-Andrew G. De Ledebur
  • Patent number: 11414302
    Abstract: A foldable elevator cabin and a foldable elevator shaft are disclosed. The foldable elevator cabin has a plurality of members attached at a centralized point for centralized folding using arms attached between each member. A ceiling and a base are attached to the top and bottom of the various members. Secondly, a foldable elevator structure having a plurality of members is shown having each member sequentially attached between a preceding member and a succeeding member until all members have been attached. In this fashion, the foldable structure is foldable between each set of two adjacent members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Juan-Carlos G. De Ledebur, Stefan A. Gruber, Patrick-Andrew G. De Ledebur
  • Publication number: 20220244343
    Abstract: At least one virtual element is depicted in at least a first area on a road surface of a track for human-driven vehicles or as a hologram hovering above the road surface in the first area of the track. An interactive system comprises a first position detection system fixedly disposed at the track, the first position detection system being adapted for performing position detection of the vehicles in a second area of the track. At least one second position detection system fixedly is disposed proximally to the first area, which smaller than the second area. The at least one second position detection system allows more precise position detection than the first position detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Stefan GRUBER, Christopher LINDINGER
  • Patent number: 11389854
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool magazine (26) for a bending machine (3), in particular for a press brake, wherein the tool magazine (26) has several storage rails (28), which are arranged in a magazine housing (27) and serve to hold bending tools (4), wherein the storage rails (28) are designed in such a way that several bending tools (4) can fit lined up one behind the other in the longitudinal extension (30) of the storage rails. The storage rails (28) can be pulled out from a front side (29) of the magazine housing (27) in the direction of the longitudinal extension (30) of the storage rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: TRUMPF Maschinen Austria GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Stefan Gruber, Christoph Sefler
  • Patent number: 11220792
    Abstract: A structural element for forming a ground covering, in particular in an outdoor area, including a rectangular tile. A molded-on portion which is made of a plastic material and runs around the edge of the tile like a frame is preferably injection-molded and/or foamed onto the tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: ARSRATIO GMBH
    Inventors: Marion Kommeter, Stefan Gruber
  • Patent number: 11135910
    Abstract: An electric kart has a frame, a seat, four wheels, an electric motor operatively connected to two of the wheels, and at least one battery operatively connected to the electric motor. The at least one battery has a support structure mounted to the frame of the electric kart, and battery cells positioned on the support structure such that there is at least one air passage defined between the battery cells. Air passes through the at least one air passage when the electric kart is in motion to cool at least some of the battery cells. A battery for an electric kart is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignees: BRP-ROTAX GMBH & CO. KG, SOLAREDGE e-MOBILITY S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dominik Kronsteiner, Heinz Kusel, Stefan Gruber, Giuliano Tironzelli, Emilio Stopponi
  • Publication number: 20210268665
    Abstract: The gripper (2) according to the invention comprises a first receiving plate (6) for receiving a first product portion (5a) and a second receiving plate (7) for receiving a second product portion (5b), wherein the receiving plates (6, 7) are movable relative to one another, and a first movable stop (9) which is movable relative to the first receiving plate (6), and a second movable stop (10) which is movable relative to the second receiving plate (7). The gripper (2) is distinguished by the fact that the first stop (9) and second stop (10) are movable relative to one another so as to move the product portions (5a, 5b) towards one another when the gripper (2) is closed such that the product portions (5a, 5b) then overlap one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: Stefan GRUBER
  • Publication number: 20210155092
    Abstract: A drive assembly for a kart, and a kart including the assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an electric motor including an output shaft; an assembly housing surrounding the motor, the housing defining an aperture; an intermediate shaft rotatably disposed within the assembly housing; a driving gear removably disposed on the output shaft within the housing; a reduction gear removably disposed on the intermediate shaft within the housing; and a panel removably connected to the housing for selectively covering the aperture, the driving gear and the reduction gear being removable from the motor and the housing via the aperture when the panel is removed from the housing, the panel, the driving gear, and the reduction gear being disposed above a maximum level of transmission oil contained within the housing when the motor is not operating. A method of changing a kart transmission ratio is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Dominik KRONSTEINER, Heinz KUSEL, Stefan GRUBER
  • Publication number: 20210129205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool magazine (26) for a bending machine (3), in particular for a press brake, wherein the tool magazine (26) has several storage rails (28), which are arranged in a magazine housing (27) and serve to hold bending tools (4), wherein the storage rails (28) are designed in such a way that several bending tools (4) can fit lined up one behind the other in the longitudinal extension (30) of the storage rails. The storage rails (28) can be pulled out from a front side (29) of the magazine housing (27) in the direction of the longitudinal extension (30) of the storage rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: TRUMPF Maschinen Austria GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Stefan GRUBER, Christoph SEFLER
  • Patent number: 10703198
    Abstract: A drive assembly for a kart, and a kart including the assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an electric motor including an output shaft; an assembly housing surrounding the motor, the housing defining an aperture; an intermediate shaft rotatably disposed within the assembly housing; a driving gear removably disposed on the output shaft within the housing; a reduction gear removably disposed on the intermediate shaft within the housing; and a panel removably connected to the housing for selectively covering the aperture, the driving gear and the reduction gear being removable from the motor and the housing via the aperture when the panel is removed from the housing, the panel, the driving gear, and the reduction gear being disposed above a maximum level of transmission oil contained within the housing when the motor is not operating. A method of changing a kart transmission ratio is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: BRP-ROTAX GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Dominik Kronsteiner, Heinz Kusel, Stefan Gruber
  • Publication number: 20200165782
    Abstract: A structural element for forming a ground covering, in particular in an outdoor area, including a rectangular tile. A molded-on portion which is made of a plastic material and runs around the edge of the tile like a frame is preferably injection-molded and/or foamed onto the tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Marion KOMMETER, Stefan GRUBER
  • Publication number: 20180370368
    Abstract: An electric kart has a frame, a seat, four wheels, an electric motor operatively connected to two of the wheels, and at least one battery operatively connected to the electric motor. The at least one battery has a support structure mounted to the frame of the electric kart, and battery cells positioned on the support structure such that there is at least one air passage defined between the battery cells. Air passes through the at least one air passage when the electric kart is in motion to cool at least some of the battery cells. A battery for an electric kart is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Dominik Kronsteiner, Heinz Kusel, Stefan Gruber, Giuliano Tironzelli, Emilio Stopponi
  • Publication number: 20180215255
    Abstract: A drive assembly for a kart, and a kart including the assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an electric motor including an output shaft; an assembly housing surrounding the motor, the housing defining an aperture; an intermediate shaft rotatably disposed within the assembly housing; a driving gear removably disposed on the output shaft within the housing; a reduction gear removably disposed on the intermediate shaft within the housing; and a panel removably connected to the housing for selectively covering the aperture, the driving gear and the reduction gear being removable from the motor and the housing via the aperture when the panel is removed from the housing, the panel, the driving gear, and the reduction gear being disposed above a maximum level of transmission oil contained within the housing when the motor is not operating. A method of changing a kart transmission ratio is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Dominik KRONSTEINER, Heinz KUSEL, Stefan GRUBER, Giuliano TIRONZELLI, Emilio STOPPONI
  • Patent number: 9997559
    Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component includes a first functional region having an active zone provided for generating radiation or for receiving radiation, and a second functional region, which is suitable for contributing to the driving of the first functional region. The first functional region and the second functional region are integrated on the same carrier substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Groetsch, Matthias Kiessling, Michael Wittmann, Stefan Gruber
  • Publication number: 20180083063
    Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component includes a first functional region having an active zone provided for generating radiation or for receiving radiation, and a second functional region, which is suitable for contributing to the driving of the first functional region. The first functional region and the second functional region are integrated on the same carrier substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan Groetsch, Matthias Kiessling, Michael Wittmann, Stefan Gruber