Patents by Inventor Stefan Müller

Stefan Müller 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).

  • Inclusion of Customer-Specific Transport Requests in Software Architecture Update Procedures
    Publication number: 20140157252
    Abstract: In contrast to conventional approaches in which an update to a business software architecture generally involves performing update procedures during a period of business downtime followed by an import of customer-specific transport requests also during business downtime, the current subject matter can facilitate import of the customer transport requests in parallel with update to a core software platform of the business software architecture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Tamara Weckwerth, Stefan Mueller, Joerg Schoen
  • TECHNIQUE FOR MAINTAINING A RADIO TIME BASE
    Publication number: 20140140255
    Abstract: A technique for maintaining a radio time base used to schedule communication in a radio network (100) is provided. A method implementation (300) of the technique comprises determining (310) a course of a frequency relation; switching off (330) a reference oscillator (210) during a period of reduced power (418; 420); predicting (320) the frequency relation; restoring (340) the radio time base in or after the period of reduced power; and communicating (350) in the radio network at a time determined by the restored radio time base. The frequency relation is a relation between the reference oscillator and a clock (214). The predicting is based on a result of the determination and the restoring is based on a result of the prediction. The frequency relation is predicted for a given time in or after the period of reduced power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON (PUBL)
    Inventor: Stefan Mueller-Weinfurtner
  • Technique for synchronizing a terminal device with a wireless network
    Patent number: 8693460
    Abstract: The invention relates to a technique for controlling a synchronization of a terminal device (10) with a wireless network, e.g. an LTE network, wherein data are transmitted as a continuous data signal on a radio interface (11, 12) while being processed block-wise in the terminal (10). A method embodiment of the technique for achieving at least a downlink (11) synchronization comprises establishing a time-address mapping (TAM, 36) indicative of an association of a reference time value of an internal clock (32) with a reference address in the reception data buffer (16); determining an address of data samples representing the received data block in the reception data buffer (16) based on the time-address mapping; and initiating a block-wise reading of the data block from the reception data buffer (16) based on the determined address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLC
    Inventors: Dietmar Lipka, Stefan Mueller-Weinfurtner, Steffen Reinhardt, Udo Wachsmann
  • Method for evaluating video quality
    Patent number: 8670627
    Abstract: A method for evaluating video quality of a video stream comprising the steps of a) calculating, for at least a first frame of a series of frames from said video stream, a true value of at least one video quality-related parameter associated to said first frame; b) calculating a predicted value of said video quality-related parameter for at least a second frame from said series of frames based on said true value associated to said first frame; c) calculating a true value of said video quality-related parameter associated to said second frame; and d) judging the video quality of said second frame based on a difference between true and predicted values of the at least one video quality-related parameter associated to said second frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Stefan Mueller, Sébastien Weitbruch, Arnaud Robert
  • Process for producing a COMPONENT-MATCHED PROTECTIVE LAYER and component having such a protective layer
    Publication number: 20140044938
    Abstract: Disclosed is process for producing a protective layer for protecting a component against high temperatures and aggressive media. The process comprises forming a surface layer comprising aluminum and chromium on a surface of the component to be provided with the protective layer by chromizing and alitizing. The chromizing and/or the alitizing in different regions of the component surface to be protected is carried out simultaneously but differently to result in a protective layer that has different regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: MTU AERO ENGINES AG
    Inventors: Horst PILLHOEFER, Erwin BAYER, Thomas DAUTL, Stefan MUELLER
  • DUPLEX-PHASE CrAl COATING FOR IMPROVED CORROSION/OXIDATION PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20140044986
    Abstract: Disclosed is a coating for protecting a component against high temperatures and aggressive media, which coating has at least one subregion whose main constituent is chromium. The layer additionally comprises aluminum, the chromium content at least in the subregion in which chromium is the main constituent being greater than 30% by weight and the aluminum content being greater than or equal to 5% by weight. The invention further provides a process for producing such a coating, comprising chromizing the surface to be coated and subsequently alitizing the chromium-rich layer produced during chromizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: MTU AERO ENGINES AG
    Inventors: Horst PILLHOEFER, Stefan Mueller, Erwin Bayer, Thomas Dautl
  • WASTE-HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140013749
    Abstract: A waste-heat recovery system for a waste-heat source includes an ORC (Organic-Rankine Cycle) postconnected thereto, the waste-heat source being in connection with the heating device of the ORC, as well as with an expansion machine, coupled to a generator, for steam expansion in the ORC, which has magnetic bearings with an associated control device and a power supply via a direct current intermediate circuit of a generator frequency converter. The unit made up of the expansion machine, the generator and the frequency converter is cooled by the coolant from the ORC circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Anayet Temelci-Andon, Konrad Herrmann, Stefan Müller, Harald Köhler
  • WASTE-HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140013750
    Abstract: A waste recovery system for a waste-heat source made up of an ORC (Organic-Rankine Cycle) postconnected thereto is described. The waste-heat source is in connection with the heating device of the ORC as well as with an expansion machine for steam expansion in the ORC coupled to a generator. The design and operating behavior of a force-heat coupling system is optimized, a waste-heat recovery system made up of an ORC post-connected to a waste-heat source. The expansion machine for steam expansion in the ORC is therefore started up by the generator which is operating in motor mode, and brought to a minimum starting engine speed able to be specified in a control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Stefan Müller, Konrad Herrmann, Anayet Temelci-Andon, Harald Köhler
  • KNIT SPACER FABRIC FOR MOTOR-VEHICLE INTERIOR
    Publication number: 20140000319
    Abstract: The invention relates to spacer fabric comprising a first and a second generally planar knitted layer (1, 2) that are attached to each other by spacer threads (3), wherein the spacer threads (3) in the first knitted layer (1) form stitches by an intertwining of threads. According to the invention, the spacer threads (3) on the second generally planar knitted layer (2) do not form stitches, wherein the spacer threads (3) are interlaced there only as an inlay. The object of the invention is also a motor vehicle interior furnishing item that includes this spacer fabric as cover material. The spacer fabric is disposed in such a way that the second generally planar knitted layer (2) forms the exposed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Stefan MUELLER, Frank MUELLER
  • WASTE-HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140001762
    Abstract: A waste-heat recovery system for a waste-heat source, made up of an ORC (Organic-Rankine Cycle) postconnected thereto. The waste-heat source is connected with the heating device of the ORC as well as an expansion machine, coupled to a generator, for steam expansion in the ORC, which has magnetic bearings with an associated control device and a power supply via a direct current intermediate circuit of a generator frequency converter. The design and safe operating behavior of a waste-heat recovery system made up of an ORC post-connected to a waste-heat source are optimized. In a power supply failure, the electric energy that a down-running generator continues to generate is used to supply the magnetic bearings with the associated control device in order to ensure a safe operation in the event of a power supply failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Anayet Temelci-Andon, Konrad Herrmann, Stefan Müller, Harald Köhiller
  • Drive unit for a hair cutting machine
    Patent number: 8610329
    Abstract: A drive unit for a hair cutting machine comprises a driving motor that includes a substantially U-shaped stator which has a first leg, a second leg, and at least one additional leg located between the first leg and the second leg, at least one field coil which can be disposed on the at least one additional leg, and an armature. Lateral air gap sections are formed between the first and second leg and the armature while central air gap sections are formed between the additional leg and the armature. The central air gap sections and the lateral air gap sections extend at an angle from a longitudinal axis. A first nose, which faces away from the additional leg, is arranged at the end of the first leg, while a notch, which faces the additional leg and corresponds to the first nose, is arranged on the second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Wahl GmbH
    Inventors: Heinrich Schwer, Stefan Müller, Gerhard Kienzler
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PYROLYSIS OIL HAVING IMPROVED STABILITY
    Publication number: 20130327628
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to improve hot gas filtration to reduce the liquid fuel loss caused by prolonged residence time at high temperatures are described. The improvement can be obtained by reducing the residence time at elevated temperature by reducing the temperature of the pyrolysis vapor, by reducing the volume of the pyrolysis vapor at the elevated temperature, by increasing the volumetric flow rate at constant volume of the pyrolysis vapor, or by doing a combination of these.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lance A. Baird, Timothy A. Brandvold, Stefan Müller
  • OXAZOLIDINONE-QUINOLONE HYBRID ANTIBIOTICS
    Publication number: 20130296275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I) that are useful antimicrobial agents and effective against a variety of multi-drug resistant bacteria:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Christian Hubschwerlen, Jean-Luc Specklin, Daniel Baeschlin, Christine Schmitt, Stefan Müller, Michael W. Cappi
  • Crystal modifications of transmission dyes
    Patent number: 8557820
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) a micronized sparingly soluble organic benzophenone derivative of formula (1), selected from the crystal modifications (B) and (C), wherein the crystal modification (B) is characterized by a peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern at a d-spacing of about 7.70; and wherein the crystal modification (C) is characterized by a peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern at a d-spacing of about 7.06; and (b) a dispersing agent selected from anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants; for protecting the human skin from browning and skin aging. The new crystal modification (C) represents a thermodynamically stable compound of formula (1) at 25° C. This modification is therefore suitable in dispersions comprising micro-fine particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Martin Vogt, Stefan Müller, Julie Grumelard, Cyrille Deshayes, Holger Paul, Jürg Haase, Thomas Ehlis
  • ALUMINIDE OR CHROMIDE COATINGS OF CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20130259690
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing an alloyed, in particular multiple-alloyed aluminide or chromide layer on a component by alitizing or chromizing. First a green compact layer (9) consisting of a binder (5) and metal particles (7) is deposited on the component (1) to be coated and then alitizing or chromizing is carried out, binder and metal particles being deposited on the component separately from one another, first the binder and then the metal particles. A turbine component produced by this process is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: MTU AERO ENGINES GMBH
    Inventors: Horst PILLHOEFER, Max Morant, Stefan Mueller, Anja Kliewe
  • Stabilization of UV-sensitive active ingredients
    Patent number: 8535648
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Barbara Wagner, Bernd Herzog, Stefan Müller, Thomas Ehlis
  • Sorting apparatus
    Patent number: 8528721
    Abstract: A sorter device and sorting apparatus for use in a conveyor line, and a conveyor line including such a sorter device and sorting apparatus. A sorting apparatus may be used in a conveyor line with an inspection device, and may include an infeed device and an outfeed device to move the products to and from a sorter device with a sorting element that can be swiveled downward. The sorter device may be equipped with at least one guide element that is arranged at a vertical distance from the sorting element and acts from above to guide the transport direction of a product that is moved on the sorting element. The guide element may be connected to the sorting element and may be designed to swivel therewith. An optional take-along device may also be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbH
    Inventors: Katrin Eiserloh, Stefan Müller
  • METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING A MULTITUDE OF IMAGES RECORDED BY A CAMERA OBSERVING A PROCESSING AREA AND LASER MATERIAL PROCESSING HEAD USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130223724
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for classifying a multitude of images recorded by a camera observing a processing area of a workpiece processed by a processing beam, comprising the steps of: recording a first pixel image and a multitude of subsequent pixel images by the camera during a processing operation; detecting mismatches of a position and orientation of a keyhole generated by the processing beam in the workpiece within an image plane of the subsequent pixel images in comparison to the first pixel image; compensating the mismatches of the position and orientation of the respective keyholes in the subsequent pixel images with regard to the first pixel image, to produce a set of pixel images having each a normalized keyhole position and orientation; classifying the set of normalized pixel images into at least two classes by means of a classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: PRECITEC ITM GMBH, PRECITEC KG
    Inventors: Ingo Stork Genannt Wersborg, Stefan Müller-Meerkatz
  • Micro Sleep Mode Control For a Receiver
    Publication number: 20130194995
    Abstract: A technique for controlling a receiver to enter a micro sleep mode during which at least one receiver component is temporarily switched off is described. The receiver is configured to process sub-frames each having a first sub-frame portion followed by a second sub-frame portion, the first sub-frame portion carrying information indicative of whether or not the second sub-frame portion needs to be decoded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Steffen Reinhardt, Rainer Bachl, Stefan Mueller-weinfurtner
  • Technique for Channel Estimation in the Presence of a Signal Phase Discontinuity
    Publication number: 20130182599
    Abstract: A technique for performing channel estimation based on a received signal comprising a first signal part and a second signal part in the presence of an unknown phase discontinuity between the first signal part and the second signal part is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises providing a first channel parameter that is based on the first signal part, determining a second channel parameter based on the second signal part, estimating the phase discontinuity from the first channel parameter and the second channel parameter, updating the first channel parameter based on the estimated phase discontinuity, and determining a channel estimate based on the second signal part including performing channel estimation filtering using the updated first channel parameter as filter state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON (PUBL)
    Inventors: Rainer Bachl, Stefan Mueller-Weinfurtner