Patents by Inventor Stephan Hell

Stephan Hell 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: 11034251
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method for monitoring a charging process at a charging station are provided herein. In the method, the end of a charging process with an electric vehicle at the charging station is determined. In order to determine whether a vehicle is permanently connected to a charging station, without charging, it is proposed to carry out a charging readiness test with the electric vehicle at the charging station after the end of the charging process with this electric vehicle has been determined and to produce a signal at the charging station when charging readiness has been determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: innogy SE
    Inventor: Stephan Hell
  • Patent number: 10682918
    Abstract: Provided is a charging station for electric vehicles. The charging station includes a charge control circuit designed to control a charging process of an electric vehicle at the charging station, a communication module having a charge control interface designed for communication with the charge control circuit, and an operator interface designed for communication with a control centre external to the charging station. A first protocol is implemented in the operator interface for communication with the control centre. Improved interoperability is ensured by providing an interface device arranged at the operator interface in the charging station. This interface device communicates with the operator interface by means of the first protocol and with the external control centre by means of a second protocol which is different from the first protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: innogy SE
    Inventor: Stephan Hell
  • Publication number: 20180170204
    Abstract: Provided is a charging station for electric vehicles. The charging station includes a charge control circuit designed to control a charging process of an electric vehicle at the charging station, a communication module having a charge control interface designed for communication with the charge control circuit, and an operator interface designed for communication with a control centre external to the charging station. A first protocol is implemented in the operator interface for communication with the control centre. Improved interoperability is ensured by providing an interface device arranged at the operator interface in the charging station. This interface device communicates with the operator interface by means of the first protocol and with the external control centre by means of a second protocol which is different from the first protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: innogy SE
    Inventor: Stephan Hell
  • Publication number: 20180056803
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method for monitoring a charging process at a charging station are provided herein. In the method, the end of a charging process with an electric vehicle at the charging station is determined. In order to determine whether a vehicle is permanently connected to a charging station, without charging, it is proposed to carry out a charging readiness test with the electric vehicle at the charging station after the end of the charging process with this electric vehicle has been determined and to produce a signal at the charging station when charging readiness has been determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: innogy SE
    Inventor: Stephan Hell
  • Patent number: 9560242
    Abstract: Described is a method and a device for screen calibration for the true-to-original reproduction of surface colors, the spectral reflection distribution of which is known, wherein by setting parameters the screen can be influenced using software and an electronic controller in each partial region of the screen. The disclosure is characterized in that an observer adapts the reproduced color impression of the screen to the color impression of an original in each partial region of the screen, wherein the original is compared to the screen colors immediately thereafter on the screen surface and the screen parameters are varied until the color impressions of the original and of the screen appear identical to the observer on the respectively viewed partial screen, viewed from a predefined observer angle, and the settings performed are stored in a screen profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: CADDON COLOR TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Hill, Ronald Post, Stephan Helling, Arndt Glowinski
  • Patent number: 9478152
    Abstract: A device for screening of outside light from the view of a video monitor is described. The device is constructed such that it may be fully or partially deployed, allowing for various configurations. In the fully collapsed configuration, the invention permits the user to employ the monitor without the light blocking shades as well. In a preferred embodiment, the device additionally includes a light source for illuminating the surface of the monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: CADDON COLOR TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Arndt Glowinski, Ronald Post, Stephan Helling
  • Patent number: 8585566
    Abstract: A rotatable separator drum includes a vertical rotating axis of rotation and at least one flow channel having an inlet opening and an outlet opening. Also included is at least one retaining dam arranged in the at least one flow channel in a region between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The at least one retaining dam is configured to allow an overflow of liquid over the at least one dam and to provide for an accumulation of solids in front of the at least one dam. The at least one dam includes at least one rib arranged in a transitional region between opposing wall sections and a distributor base cover and the at least one rib includes portions having differing heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: GEA Mechanical Equipment GmbH
    Inventors: Wilfried Mackel, Thomas Bathelt, Ludger Thiemann, Kathrin Quiter, Andreas Penkl, Jürgen Linnemann, Thomas Kleimann, Jürgen Starke, Bärbel Helling, Stephan Helling, Tobias Helling
  • Publication number: 20120039074
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for shading extraneous light and for creating defined lighting conditions on a monitor (9) and optionally on a pattern, having shading elements, comprising two side walls (2), a panel (5) and an upper part (3). The invention further comprises a base plate (1) and a device (4, 9.2) for preventing extraneous light to enter from the back and at least one light source (7) for illuminating a monitor surface. The invention is characterized in that at least some of the shading elements are designed to be movable and the at least one light source is integrated in the front region of the shading elements such that it does not illuminate the monitor after the shading elements are pushed back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Arndt Glowinski, Ronald Post, Stephan Helling
  • Publication number: 20110215044
    Abstract: A rotatable separator drum includes a vertical rotating axis of rotation and at least one flow channel having an inlet opening and an outlet opening. Also included is at least one retaining dam arranged in the at least one flow channel in a region between the inlet opening and the outlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Wilfried MacKel, Thomas Bathelt, Ludger Thiemann, Kathrin Quiter, Andreas Penkl, Jürgen Linnemann, Thomas Kleimann, Jürgen Starke, Wilhelm Helling, Bärbel Helling, Stephan Helling, Tobias Helling
  • Publication number: 20110205253
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for screen calibration for the true-to-original reproduction of surface colors, the spectral reflection distribution of which is known, wherein by setting parameters the screen can be influenced using software and an electronic controller in each partial region of the screen. The invention is characterized in that an observer adapts the reproduced color impression of the screen to the color impression of an original in each partial region of the screen, wherein the original is compared to the screen colors immediately thereafter on the screen surface and the screen parameters are varied until the color impressions of the original and of the screen appear identical to the observer on the respectively viewed partial screen, viewed from a predefined observer angle, and the settings performed are stored in a screen profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Bernhard Hill, Ronald Post, Stephan Helling, Arndt Glowinsky
  • Patent number: 7417526
    Abstract: A component with an internal conductor is so configured that it is ruptured at a predetermined position while forming an arc, if predetermined current/voltage conditions occur at the terminals of the component. The component includes a circuit element which is so arranged that an arc formed at the predetermined position can act on the circuit element such that the circuit element alters its electrical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Wickmann-Werke GmbH
    Inventor: Stephan Hell
  • Patent number: 7265653
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a protective component, for example a fuse component or a fusing resistor, including a fusible element and a heating element, which are attached as stacking components to the surface of a substrate. The fusible element is configured in such a way that a current flow between its connections is interrupted, if the fusible component is heated, at least in one fusible region, for a predetermined time period to above a predetermined temperature. The fusible element and the heating element are arranged on the substrate in such a way, that heat created by the heating element is transported to the fusible element and the current flow through the heating element exceeds a threshold value for a predetermined time period. During production, the heating element is positioned next to the fusible element, at a predetermined distance from it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Wickmann-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Rupalla, Stephan Hell, Andreas Baus
  • Publication number: 20050062577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a protective component, for example a fuse component or a fusing resistor, including a fusible element and a heating element, which are attached as stacking components to the surface of a substrate. The fusible element is configured in such a way that a current flow between its connections is interrupted, if the fusible component is heated, at least in one fusible region, for a predetermined time period to above a predetermined temperature. The fusible element and the heating element are arranged on the substrate in such a way, that heat created by the heating element is transported to the fusible element and the current flow through the heating element exceeds a threshold value for a predetermined time period. During production, the heating element is positioned next to the fusible element, at a predetermined distance from it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Manfred Rupalla, Stephan Hell, Andreas Baus