Patents by Inventor Thomas Beckers
Thomas Beckers 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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Patent number: 11970756Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminum alloy having 0.04-0.1 wgt.-% Si, 0.8-1.8 wgt.-% Cu, 1.5-2.3 wgt.-% Mg, 0.15-0.6 wgt.-% Ag, 7.05-9.2 wgt.-% Zn, 0.08-0.14 wgt.-% Zr, 0.02-0.08 wgt.-% Ti, max. 0.35 wgt.-% Mn, max. 0.1 wgt.-% Fe, max. 0.06 wgt.-% Cr, optional 0.0015-0.008 wgt.-% Be, the remainder aluminum in addition to unavoidable impurities. The invention furthermore relates to an aluminum alloy product which is overaged according to T74xx, produced from such an alloy.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: OTTO FUCHS KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Joachim Becker, Matthias Hilpert, Thomas Witulski, Michael Besel
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Patent number: 11940304Abstract: A position-measuring device includes a scale having first and second measuring graduations, which each include graduation structures that respectively extend parallel to first and second directions. A first scanning unit is associated with the first measuring graduation, and second and third scanning units are associated with the second measuring graduation. A fourth scanning unit is associated with the first or second measuring graduation. In the former case, a first straight connecting line running through scanning locations of the first and fourth scanning units and a second straight connecting line running through scanning locations of the second and third scanning units are parallel or form a predetermined angle therebetween that is not equal to a sum of the angles of the first and second directions. In the latter case, the scanning locations of the second, third and fourth scanning units do not lie on a common straight connecting line.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBHInventors: Josef Mitterleitner, Thomas Becker
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Publication number: 20240087378Abstract: An example method includes (a) generating a request to obtain log data descriptive of operation of an autonomous vehicle control system in a subject scenario, the log data indexed by an indexing parameter; (b) submitting the request to a log repository service, the log repository service configured to receive the request and serve, responsive to the request, log metadata; (c) loading, based on the log metadata and an index value of the indexing parameter, a log data sketch associated with the index value; and (d) loading, based on the log metadata and the index value, and responsive to an inspection indicator, detailed log data associated with the index value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Brian C. Becker, Peter VanTuyl Bentley, Matthew Thomas Bradley, Nathan Falk, Jack Wyatt Harris, Marion Le Borgne, Timothy Patrick Wojtaszek
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CYLINDER LINER, APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING A CYLINDER LINER AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING A CYLINDER LINER
Publication number: 20240084758Abstract: Cylinder liner for an internal combustion engine, comprising: a cylindrical portion having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, the inner diameter at least partly realizing a cylinder wall, when the cylinder liner is mounted in the internal combustion engine, a circumferential recess at the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion having a larger diameter than the inner diameter of the cylinder wall, wherein the circumferential recess is located at one end of the cylindrical portion, and a removable scraper ring, wherein the recess comprises at least one groove, wherein a size of the scraper ring is adapted to fit into the recess and to cover the at least one groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Thomas Fankhauser, Florian Becker, Johannes Dengg -
Patent number: 11928122Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for creating query results displays. Parameters for building queries are received from an administrative user (e.g., a designer or operator) or from another source (e.g., another program or a different device). The received queries may be stored in memory for later insertion into a query results display. The system enables one or more queries to be selected to be assigned to a query results display. The selection may also be performed by another application on the same device or be received from another device. When the selection has been received the application may store the assignments to the query results display together with the queries so that, those assignments and the queries can be transmitted to a client device.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Traynham, Pratik H. Patel, Thomas Becker, Bryan Scappini
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Patent number: 11914293Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation-curable mixture for generating relief structures, comprising a) at least one functionalized, part-hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate comprising (i) vinyl alcohol units, (ii) vinyl acetate units, and (iii) vinyl acrylate units, where the vinyl acrylate units, which can be substituted, have the general structure where R is hydrogen or a linear or branched aliphatic or heteroaliphatic radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or a cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, as component A, b) at least one initiator as component B, c) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound different from component A, as component C, d) one or more adjuvants as component D, wherein the amount of vinyl acrylate units (iii) in the functionalized, part-hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate a), based on all the units (i), (ii), and (iii), is 0.1 to <3 mol %, and component D comprises an additive capable of hydrogen bonding, in an amount of 0.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Flint Group Germany GmbHInventors: Christian Pietsch, Armin Becker, Uwe Krauss, Thomas Telser
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Patent number: 11855502Abstract: A winding of at least one conductor element is provided. At least some sections of the winding are enclosed in a casting compound, and the conductor element including an internal conductive material as well as a first sheath layer and a second sheath layer for insulation purposes, the second sheath layer being made of a material that differs from a material of the first sheath layer, and the conductor element further including at least one third sheath layer, wherein the ductility of the third sheath layer is greater than the ductility of the casting compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Becker, Andreas Jahnke
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Patent number: 11824415Abstract: A coil has a winding that is coated with an epoxy resin in at least some areas, wherein a ratio of a compressive strength of the epoxy resin to the tensile strength thereof at room temperature ranges between 2 and 5, the modulus of elasticity at room temperature is at least 5000 MPa, and at a glass transition temperature of the epoxy resin, the modulus of elasticity and the tensile strength have values amounting to at least 30% of the values at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Florian Beck, Thomas Becker, Gerd Fleischer, Christian Kloninger, Daniel Loos, Florian Risch, Sefa Seyis
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Patent number: 11794932Abstract: A forming shoulder for forming a film tube from a flat film web and a method for producing a forming shoulder. The forming shoulder comprises a shoulder piece and a prism piece which are connected to each other along a forming edge, the shoulder piece having an outer shoulder surface via which the film web can be guided to an entry opening of the prism piece limited by the forming edge, the forming edge being made of at least one metal piece, a plastic shoulder piece and/or a plastic prism piece being molded onto the metal piece.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Rovema GmbHInventor: Thomas Becker
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Patent number: 11717035Abstract: A brassiere disclosed herein includes a cup, a band coupled to and disposed below the cup, and a pocket disposed on the band. The pocket may be formed by an inner panel and an outer panel that are coupled together at their edges. The pocket may be sized and shaped to receive a portable electronic device. The outer panel of the pocket may be constructed from a mesh material that permits visibility of the contents of the pocket. The mesh material of the outer panel may also enable a wearer of the brassiere to activate or utilize the touch screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the pocket without removing the portable electronic device from the pocket or without reaching within the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Abby Wittstadt, Danielle Flower, Thomas Becker
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Patent number: 11721221Abstract: Flight plan implementation, generation, and management are facilitated. An example method includes receiving flight plan information including a flight route and a listing of base stations, connecting to a first base station on the listing, determining a first transition point between the first base station and a second base station on the listing based on the flight route, determining whether the first transition point has been reached, maintaining the connection with the first base station when the first transition point has not been reached, transitioning the connection from the first base station to the second base station when the first transition point has been reached, and/or dropping signals received from base stations not on the listing.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Damir Mustafic, Haywood S. Peitzer, James A. Wolters, II, Matthew Walsh, Thomas Becker
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Publication number: 20230247387Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network device that comprises a processing system including a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations. The operations include obtaining timing advance data regarding a communication device served by the network; the timing advance data is collected by a network element coupled to the network device, and the network element communicates with the communication device using control-plane signaling. The timing advance data is processed using location data regarding the network element to determine a geolocation of the communication device. The geolocation is stored at a storage device; the network device and storage device are included in a secure portion of the network. The geolocation is provided to equipment of a network customer accessing the secure portion of the network via a secure interface. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Jeff Bartlett, Jordan Alexander, Thomas Becker
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Publication number: 20230175614Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic hose, consisting of a flexible hose body (12; 212; 312; 612) and at least one reinforcing element (14; 214; 314; 614), which is arranged helically on the external face of the hose body (12; 212; 312; 612), wherein the at least one reinforcing element (14; 214; 314; 614) is made of an extruded material and is rigidly joined to the external face of the hose body (12; 212; 312; 612) by means of a fusion bond, wherein the hose body (12; 212; 312; 612) is an extruded hose body (12; 212; 312; 612). The invention also relates to a device and a method for producing such a hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Fabian SCHWARZ, Hardy WEISENBURGER, Thomas BECKER, Andreas HAMBURGER
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Patent number: 11659357Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network device that comprises a processing system including a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations. The operations include obtaining timing advance data regarding a communication device served by the network; the timing advance data is collected by a network element coupled to the network device, and the network element communicates with the communication device using control-plane signaling. The timing advance data is processed using location data regarding the network element to determine a geolocation of the communication device. The geolocation is stored at a storage device; the network device and storage device are included in a secure portion of the network. The geolocation is provided to equipment of a network customer accessing the secure portion of the network via a secure interface. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Jeff Bartlett, Jordan Alexander, Thomas Becker
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Patent number: 11639091Abstract: A motor vehicle has a housing for an energy store arranged on a bottom side of a floor assembly of the motor vehicle such that the vibrations of the floor assembly are reduced. A damping component id provided as an elastomeric spring, the material properties of which exhibit, under dynamic loading, dynamic hardening, so that the stiffness under dynamic loading starting from a frequency of greater than 0.1 Hz is greater by a dynamic hardening factor, which is greater than 2, than the stiffness which is present under quasi-static loading, such as when fitted for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Becker, Moritz Frenzel
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Publication number: 20220190667Abstract: A winding of at least one conductor element is provided. At least some sections of the winding are enclosed in a casting compound, and the conductor element including an internal conductive material as well as a first sheath layer and a second sheath layer for insulation purposes, the second sheath layer being made of a material that differs from a material of the first sheath layer, and the conductor element further including at least one third sheath layer, wherein the ductility of the third sheath layer is greater than the ductility of the casting compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Thomas BECKER, Andreas JAHNKE
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Publication number: 20220103978Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network device that comprises a processing system including a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations. The operations include obtaining timing advance data regarding a communication device served by the network; the timing advance data is collected by a network element coupled to the network device, and the network element communicates with the communication device using control-plane signaling. The timing advance data is processed using location data regarding the network element to determine a geolocation of the communication device. The geolocation is stored at a storage device; the network device and storage device are included in a secure portion of the network. The geolocation is provided to equipment of a network customer accessing the secure portion of the network via a secure interface. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Jeff Bartlett, Jordan Alexander, Thomas Becker
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Publication number: 20220083327Abstract: Communications are facilitated via a mobile internet-enabled connection interface are provided. One apparatus is configured to perform various operations, including performing a first type of security function associated with determining whether an information package is authorized to be received and downloaded to a device other than the apparatus, wherein the information package is associated with updating a functionality of the device; and performing a second type of security function associated with identifying an authorized user of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Thomas Becker, Paul W. Nichols, SR., Michael Calamusa, Mike Horton, Robert Osterwise
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Patent number: 11273696Abstract: A motor vehicle has a housing for an energy store arranged on a bottom side of a floor assembly of the motor vehicle such that the vibrations of the floor assembly are reduced. A compressible foam of a damping component is an elastomeric foam, the material properties of which exhibit, under dynamic loading, dynamic hardening, so that the stiffness under dynamic loading starting from a frequency of greater than 0.1 Hz is greater by a dynamic hardening factor, which is greater than 2, than the stiffness which is present under quasistatic loading, such as when fitted for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Becker, Moritz Frenzel
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Publication number: 20220065668Abstract: A position-measuring device includes a scale having first and second measuring graduations, which each include graduation structures that respectively extend parallel to first and second directions. A first scanning unit is associated with the first measuring graduation, and second and third scanning units are associated with the second measuring graduation. A fourth scanning unit is associated with the first or second measuring graduation. In the former case, a first straight connecting line running through scanning locations of the first and fourth scanning units and a second straight connecting line running through scanning locations of the second and third scanning units are parallel or form a predetermined angle therebetween that is not equal to a sum of the angles of the first and second directions. In the latter case, the scanning locations of the second, third and fourth scanning units do not lie on a common straight connecting line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Josef Mitterleitner, Thomas Becker