Patents by Inventor Thomas Bernhardt

Thomas Bernhardt 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: 11965199
    Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to the field of steroid hydroxylation. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for the 21-hydroxylation of steroids in cells. It also relates to cells expressing a steroid 21-hydroxylating enzyme or steroid 21-hydroxylase, expression vectors comprising a nucleic acid encoding for a steroid 21-hydroxylase and a kit for carrying out the method for the 21-hydroxylation of steroids in cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Claus Lattemann, Thomas Stillger, Bernd Janocha, Hans-Falk Rasser, Sebastian Rissom, Simone Anderko, Rita Bernhardt, Frank Hannemann
  • Patent number: 9902001
    Abstract: A table saw includes a base, a work table having a cutting opening, a tank for receiving cooling liquid, a blade partly extending out from the cutting opening, and a guard assembly. The guard assembly includes a guard for covering the blade and for moving upwards under the action of a workpiece. In a working condition, at least a portion of the guard abuts against the workpiece, and the workpiece can slide relative to the guard. The guard has a guiding wall which abuts against the workpiece in the working condition and which guides the cooling liquid into a kerf in the workpiece formed by the blade. The table saw effectively controls the cooling liquid splashed during the cutting operation of the workpiece and prevents the cooling liquid from splashing to dirty the operator, the work table, and the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Nanjing Bovon Power Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Seow Bak Chai, Hongbo Li, Xin Wu, Xiaoxiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 9527201
    Abstract: A hand-power tool, in particular a drill and/or chiseling hammer, includes a transmission, a machine housing, and an inner housing arranged within the machine housing. The inner housing is provided for at least partially receiving at least one transmission element of the transmission. The at least one transmission element is supported jointly by the inner housing and by the machine housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Ullrich, Siegfried Fehrle, Thomas Bernhardt
  • Patent number: 9454743
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for simulating risk tolerance and associated adversary costs in a distributed business process are disclosed. The methods and apparatus simulate an interdependent business process, such as a financial transaction system, in a secure distributed manner. Each business entity that is part of the interdependent business process models itself on a local client device at any chosen level of detail. A simulation server connects the separate client based simulations into one large simulation. Details of each local simulation may be hidden from other simulation participants. However, interruptions in business flow caused by simulated disruptions introduced at the simulation server and/or a client device are propagated to all of the effected simulation participants via the simulation server. In addition, the simulation server receives inputs from users indicative of risk tolerance levels and associated response actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
    Inventors: Eric W. Braman, Andrew W. Cutts, Michael Geilich, Dennis McGrath, Eric Richardson, Jeffrey A. Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, Thomas Bernhardt
  • Patent number: 9124055
    Abstract: A slip ring assembly for the electrical connection of two rotating parts has at least a sliding track with V-grooves. At least two brushes of electrically conductive material are contacting the sliding track within the V-groove. The brushes are connected electrically with each other and mounted at different levels resulting in a different distance to the rotation axis of the sliding track. This results in an improved resistance against shock and vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: SCHLEIFRING UND APPARATEBAU GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Ott, Thomas Bernhardt, Christian Holzapfel, Michael Sergl
  • Publication number: 20150032501
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for simulating risk tolerance and associated adversary costs in a distributed business process are disclosed. The methods and apparatus simulate an interdependent business process, such as a financial transaction system, in a secure distributed manner. Each business entity that is part of the interdependent business process models itself on a local client device at any chosen level of detail. A simulation server connects the separate client based simulations into one large simulation. Details of each local simulation may be hidden from other simulation participants. However, interruptions in business flow caused by simulated disruptions introduced at the simulation server and/or a client device are propagated to all of the effected simulation participants via the simulation server. In addition, the simulation server receives inputs from users indicative of risk tolerance levels and associated response actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Eric W. Braman, Andrew W. Cutts, Michael Geilich, Dennis McGrath, Eric Richardson, Jeffrey A. Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, Thomas Bernhardt
  • Publication number: 20140216224
    Abstract: A table saw includes a base, a work table having a cutting opening, a tank for receiving cooling liquid, a blade partly extending out from the cutting opening, and a guard assembly. The guard assembly includes a guard for covering the blade and for moving upwards under the action of a workpiece. In a working condition, at least a portion of the guard abuts against the workpiece, and the workpiece can slide relative to the guard. The guard has a guiding wall which abuts against the workpiece in the working condition and which guides the cooling liquid into a kerf in the workpiece formed by the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NANJING BOVON POWER TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Seow Bak Chai, Hongbo Li, Xin Wu, Xiaoxiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20140099800
    Abstract: A slip ring assembly for the electrical connection of two rotating parts has at least a sliding track with V-grooves. At least two brushes of electrically conductive material are contacting the sliding track within the V-groove. The brushes are connected electrically with each other and mounted at different levels resulting in a different distance to the rotation axis of the sliding track. This results in an improved resistance against shock and vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Schleifring und Apparatebau GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Ott, Thomas Bernhardt, Christian Holzapfel, Michael Sergl
  • Patent number: 8662197
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of assembling a hand machine tool having (i) an intermediate flange that includes (i) at least one base body having a slot-shaped opening extending in a bearing position and in a bearing, (ii) an intermediate shaft assembly that includes an intermediate shaft and a wobble bearing having a wobble pin, and (iii) a drive piston. The method includes sliding the drive piston onto the wobble pin, introducing the wobble pin into the slot-shaped opening such that the drive piston slides into the at least one base body, and inserting, in an assembly direction corresponding to a direction of a longitudinal axis of the base body, the intermediate shaft of the intermediate shaft assembly into a second base body of the immediate flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20140041889
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held power tool having a bearing ring (19) inserted into a bearing receptacle (18), wherein the bearing receptacle (18) and the bearing ring (19) have recessed ring sectors (17) positioned relative to one another in an overlapping manner, of which the ring sector (17) of the bearing ring is configured by breaking out a circumferential section (22) of the bearing ring (19), which is defined by predetermined breaking points (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Storm, Frank Eichelroth, Bernhard Hegemann, Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel
  • Patent number: 8629583
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical device, especially an electric tool, which has a motor unit provided with a motor housing, and a receiving unit for receiving at least one drive element. According to the invention, the electrical device includes a motor sleeve for coupling the motor unit to the receiving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel
  • Patent number: 8561714
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held power tool having a bearing race inserted into a bearing socket. The bearing socket and the bearing race have recessed ring sectors positioned relative to one another in an overlapping manner. The ring sector of the bearing race is configured by breaking out a circumferential section of the bearing race, which is defined by predetermined breaking points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Storm, Frank Eichelroth, Bernhard Hegemann, Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20130168121
    Abstract: A hand-power tool, in particular a drill and/or chiseling hammer, includes a transmission, a machine housing, and an inner housing arranged within the machine housing. The inner housing is provided for at least partially receiving at least one transmission element of the transmission. The at least one transmission element is supported jointly by the inner housing and by the machine housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Ullrich, Siegfried Fehrle, Thomas Bernhardt
  • Patent number: 8424615
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for a hand-held machine tool, particularly a pistol-shaped hand-held machine tool, which includes at least one first auxiliary unit, and a coupling mechanism that is used for coupling the first auxiliary unit and the hand-held machine tool. An example of the invention includes a suction unit as the first auxiliary unit for collecting debris from a hand-held drilling tool. The system also provides for at least one additional auxiliary unit to be coupled to the held-held power tool by the coupling mechanism. An example of the invention includes an illuminating element as an additional auxiliary unit which can be coupled to the tool with the coupling mechanism so as to be interchangeable with the first auxiliary unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Otto Baumann, Thomas Bernhardt, Hardy Schmid
  • Publication number: 20120324704
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand machine tool comprising an intermediate flange, particularly for receiving transmission elements. The flange has at least one base body having at least one bearing point. It is proposed that at least one opening is provided at least in the area of the bearing point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel
  • Patent number: 8281872
    Abstract: A drill hammer for the three operation modes of drilling, chiseling, and hammer-drilling has a motor with a motor shaft; a gear with an intermediate shaft, a driving gear wheel, a toothed slaving shaft , a shifting hub, and a driven gear wheel; a percussion mechanism with a wobble disk and a wobble gear wheel; and a driven shaft with a driving gear wheel and a drill chuck. The gear is configured to be changed over easily without axial displacement of running gears that mesh with one another so that the drill hammer is more robust, shorter or more compact, and lighter in weight. The drill hammer is thus simply and economically constructed and whose efficiency is not impaired by the gear shifting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Duesselberg, Andre Ullrich, Helmut Heinzelmann, Thomas Bernhardt, Michael Weiss, Tobias Herr
  • Patent number: 8230945
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand machine tool which has an intermediate flange, particularly for receiving transmission elements. The flange has at least one base body having at least one bearing point. It is proposed that at least one opening is provided at least in the area of the bearing point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel
  • Patent number: 8215415
    Abstract: A tool bit for a chisel or a hammer drill, in particular, a insertable chisel or insertable drill for power-driven drill and chisel hammers, has an insertion end, with a chisel shank or drill shank, and a chisel head or drill shank located opposite the insertion end. The diameter of the shank increases in the direction of the chisel head at least once from a first, small diameter to a second, large diameter and decreases again from this to a small diameter or forms at least one bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignees: Hawera Probst GmbH, Aresi S.P.A.
    Inventors: Marco Lang, Franc Koljaka, Friedmar Dresig, Thomas Bernhardt
  • Patent number: 7987918
    Abstract: An electric hand-held power tool has a housing, a double-shelled handle attached axially to the housing, a selector ring pivotably located in the housing, and an actuating element supported by the selector ring and swivelable manually. The housing and the handle have a line connecting domes oriented parallel to an axis of the housing and located in a parting plane region between the housing and the handle for receiving connecting units. The connecting domes include centering elements for guiding and exactly positioning the handle shells when the handle shells are attached individually to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Siegfried Fehrle, Thomas Bernhardt, Michael Weiss, Andreas Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20110025142
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical device, especially an electric tool, which has a motor unit provided with a motor housing, and a receiving unit for receiving at least one drive element. According to the invention, the electrical device includes a motor sleeve for coupling the motor unit to the receiving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhardt, Holger Ruebsaamen, Andreas Schlegel