Patents by Inventor Stefan Bauer
Stefan Bauer 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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Publication number: 20240145408Abstract: An electronic chip is disclosed. In one example, the electronic chip comprises a substrate comprising a central portion and an edge portion around at least part of the central portion. An active region is arranged in the central portion. A crack guiding structure combined with a crack stop structure is provided, both being arranged in the edge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Maria HEIDENBLUT, Michael GOROLL, Stefan KAISER, Sergey ANANIEV, Sabine BOGUTH, Gunther MACKH, Andreas BAUER, Georg Michael REUTHER
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Publication number: 20240103300Abstract: An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo KUBOTA, Philip M. BUSCEMI, Pascal LOSER, Ben CROOK, Massimo PINAZZA, Jim NIEBANCK, James PHILLIPS, Stefan BAUER
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Publication number: 20240103108Abstract: The disclosure relates to a gradient coil unit comprising a hollow cylindrical primary coil longitudinally surrounding a cylinder axis and designed to generate a magnetic field gradient in a first spatial direction, which primary coil comprises two primary conductor pattern pairs. Each primary conductor pattern pair of the two primary conductor pattern pairs is separately drivable, spans one half of the primary coil in each case, and comprises two spiral conductor patterns, which are formed by an electrical conductor implemented as a hollow conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbHInventors: Andreas Krug, Simon Bauer, Stefan Stocker, Peter Dietz
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Patent number: 11926019Abstract: A coated abrasive article includes a substrate and a plurality of abrasive particles overlying the substrate, and the plurality of abrasive particles including tapered abrasive particles having a taper fraction standard deviation of at least 0.025 and not greater than 0.090.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Samuel S. Marlin, Ralph Bauer, Stefan Vujcic, Paul W. Rehrig, Marie-Camille Auscher, Darrell K. Everts, Hua Fan, Sujatha K. Iyengar, Christopher Arcona, Anthony Martone, Brahmanandam V. Tanikella
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Patent number: 11860454Abstract: An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo Kubota, Philip M. Buscemi, Pascal Loser, Ben Crook, Massimo Pinazza, Jim Niebanck, James Phillips, Stefan Bauer
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Patent number: 11859727Abstract: Disclosed is an actuator unit for opening or closing a valve opening of a valve for a pneumatic adjusting device of a vehicle seat, comprising a circuit board with a top side extending in a circuit board plane, an actuating element with an actuating section for opening or closing the valve opening and a bending section connected to the actuating section, and an actuator element with a first end mechanically connected to the actuating section and a second end mechanically connected to the circuit board. The actuator element is configured to, when actuated, bend the bending section such that the actuating section is moved between a first position for opening the valve opening and a second position for closing the valve opening. The actuating section is arranged on a first side and the bending section is arranged on a second side, situated opposite the first side, respective of the circuit board plane.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Michael Beuschel, Johann Steinberger, Johann Riepl, Stefan Bauer
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Publication number: 20230387878Abstract: A filter arrangement (1) comprises a filter housing (2) with a housing base (3) and housing walls (4). A cover arrangement (6) closes the filter housing (2). Resonator inner conductors (8) extend from the housing base (3) to the cover arrangement (6) and end at a distance therefrom. Each of the first resonator inner conductors (8) comprises a first and a second end (8a, 8b). The first end (8a) is galvanically connected to the housing base (3). At least one insulator assembly (15) is arranged between the second end (8b) of the respective first resonator inner conductor (8) and the cover arrangement (3). The respective first resonator inner conductor (8) is variable in length and resilient along its longitudinal axis so that the second end (8b) can be moved towards and away from the first end (8a), thereby keeping the insulator assembly (15) pressed against the cover arrangement (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Kaiser, Tobias Kaiser, Stefan Bauer, Daniel Bock, Michael Schwitzer
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Publication number: 20230324717Abstract: An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo KUBOTA, Philip M. BUSCEMI, Amitava GUPTA, Stefan BAUER, Benjamin CROOK, Julien SAUVET
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Publication number: 20230304479Abstract: A linear drive comprises: a lever having a through bore; a rod which extends through the bore; a bearing supporting the rod; a shape memory alloy connected to the lever and a first fixed bearing, the shape memory alloy exerting a tensile force on the lever when electrical power is applied; and a restoring element connected to the lever and a second fixed bearing, the restoring element exerting a restoring force on the lever and counter to the tensile force. In a first state, the lever is tilted making a non-positive connection between the lever and the rod. In a second state the lever is displaced in parallel to and in the direction of the tensile force. In a third state the lever is tilted back releasing the non-positive connection. In a fourth state, the lever is displaced in parallel to and in the direction of the restoring force.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Michael Beuschel, Stefan Bauer
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Publication number: 20230284690Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprises along a central Z-axis from bottom to top a cartridge unit and a control unit detachably arranged thereon, wherein the electronic cigarette includes a control unit for control and a battery unit for electronic power supply the battery unit having a battery cell having a negative pole and a positive pole spaced apart therefrom by an insulator. A negative contact and a positive contact are arranged on the control unit such that they are connected to the corresponding negative pole and positive pole, respectively, of the battery cell. The control unit has a geometric spatial structure perpendicular to the central Z-axis with a diameter, with which diameter the control unit forms a snug fit in the electronic cigarette.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Kaiser, Tobias Kaiser, Stefan Bauer, Daniel Brock, Michael Schwitzer
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Publication number: 20230273106Abstract: A rheometer and a method for measuring viscosity of a specimen include a motor-driven measuring shaft, a first measuring part fastened to the shaft, a second measuring part below the first measuring part, the measuring parts defining a measuring gap receiving the specimen and having a thickness set by the measuring parts. A heating or temperature-control unit below the second measuring part temperature-controls the second measuring part. The measuring parts rotate or rotate-oscillate relative to each other about an axis. A hood has an internal contour at the second measuring part and/or the heating or temperature-control unit. The internal contour surrounds and covers the first measuring part and the measuring gap and forms a measuring space. A duct near the temperature-control unit opens into the space, allowing the temperature-control unit to control a temperature of temperature-control medium in the duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Andreas Krugfahrt, Stefan Bauer, Johannes Zach
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Patent number: 11719957Abstract: An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure is located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo Kubota, Philip M. Buscemi, Amitava Gupta, Stefan Bauer, Benjamin Crook, Julien Sauvet
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Publication number: 20230241410Abstract: A wearer adjustable apparatus is configured for a wearer to view an object and adjust stimuli projected into the eye by adjusting the location of the projection optics, for example with movement of the projection optics relative to one or more components of a support such as an eyeglass frame. In some embodiments, the projection system comprises an adjustable retainer for the wearer to adjust first active projection elements coupled to a first support in front of a first eye in relation to second projection optics coupled to a second support in front of a second eye of the wearer. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises oculars comprising the projection optics and corrective lenses configured for the wearer to adjust positions of the lenses and projection optics in front of the wearer's eyes in order to project therapeutic spots onto a desired location relative to the wearer's retinas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo KUBOTA, Benjamin CROOK, Stefan BAUER, Philip M. BUSCEMI, Amitava GUPTA, Jonas GERMANN
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Patent number: 11701948Abstract: Inserts for the air-conditioning of a vehicle and methods for forming same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the insert includes a spacer material part. The spacer material part includes an open region extending from a top side to an opposite underside, the open region forming an air-guiding structure. The spacer material part is covered by at least one cover layer on at least one of the top side and the underside. The open areas of the air-guiding structure include a plurality of ducts connected to one another to form a net-like duct structure. The duct structure forms flow regions or flow zones. A cover layer has at least one perforation in the region of connection or intersection points of the ducts.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: I.G. BAUERHIN GMBHInventors: Stefan Bauer, Max-Florian Wolf
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Publication number: 20230204980Abstract: An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo KUBOTA, Philip M. BUSCEMI, Pascal LOSER, Ben CROOK, Massimo PINAZZA, Jim NIEBANCK, James PHILLIPS, Stefan BAUER
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Patent number: 11661002Abstract: An illumination unit for an interior chamber of a vehicle includes at least one light source integrated into a surface side of a sun shield facing towards an occupant in a non-usage position of the sun shield. The at least one light source emits light in the activated state which is directed towards the occupant. A covering element is provided for covering a light outlet surface of the light source.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AGInventors: Stefan Bauer, Daniel Betz, Daniel Fuhrmann, Sebastian Schüler
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Patent number: 11648857Abstract: Heating and cooling device for a vehicle seat with separating material (2) that forms at least a portion of an air-distribution chamber (1), with an upper-side layer (4) covering the separating material (2) on its upper side, with a lower-side layer (5) of separating material (2) on the underside opposite from the upper-side layer (4) that is essentially airtight whereby the upper-side layer (4) and the lower-side layer (5) are connected together about the outer circumference of the separating materials (2). An air-inlet aperture (6) is provided to the air-distribution chamber (1) and air-outlet apertures (10) are provided in the upper-side layer (4) to remove air from the air-distribution chamber (1). The upper-side layer (4) and the lower-side layer (5) are connected at least about their outer circumference by a box-shaped insert (3).Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: I.G. Bauerhin GmbHInventors: Stefan Bauer, Thorsten Schleucher
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Publication number: 20230147954Abstract: The crimping element for holding a wire with a nominal diameter of approximately 0.1 mm or less comprises sheet-metal with a base portion extending in a base plane and a holding portion connected to the base portion. The holding portion comprises first and second clamping elements spaced apart from each other by a holding portion recess. The first element comprises a first clamping portion extending in a first plane and connected to the base portion and a second clamping portion, forming a first clamping region for holding the wire. The second element comprises a third clamping portion extending in a second plane and connected to the base portion and a fourth clamping portion, forming a second clamping region for holding the wire The first plane forms a first angle approximately 0°-10° with the base portion plane. The second plane forms a second angle approximately 1°-10° with the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Michael Beuschel, Stefan Bauer, Johann Steinberger
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Publication number: 20230121862Abstract: An actuator arrangement for an electromagnetically actuatable valve comprises a housing having a first wall, and a second wall situated opposite the first wall, a solenoid armature, with first and second axial armature end surfaces facing toward the first and second housing walls respectively, movable along an axis between a first position, where the first end surface makes contact with the first wall, and a second position, where the first end surface is away from the first wall. A damping element of an elastomer material extends from the second end surface toward the second wall and contacts the second wall in the first and second positions of the solenoid armature, A stop element of an elastomer material extends from the second end surface toward the second wall and, in the first position, is away from the second wall and, in the second position, contacts the second wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Michael Beuschel, Stefan Bauer, Holger Fernengel, Jürgen Wedell, Alexander Kerler
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Patent number: 11630329Abstract: An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ryo Kubota, Philip M. Buscemi, Pascal Loser, Ben Crook, Massimo Pinazza, Jim Niebanck, James Phillips, Stefan Bauer