Patents by Inventor Thomas Gerber
Thomas Gerber 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: 20240018976Abstract: Integrally geared centrifugal compressor systems are described that include eccentric cartridges that house bearings and seals to maintain rotor concentricity for a variety of pinons integrated in a fixed gearbox design to provide multiple impeller speeds with a single gearbox design. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a pinion configured to be rotated by a bull gear about a rotational axis; a rotor coupled to the pinion; and an eccentric cartridge configured to house a bearing assembly through which the rotor extends to support rotation of the rotor, the eccentric cartridge having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface is eccentric relative to the outer surface to align the rotational axis with a center axis of the bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Dhruv Kumar, Thomas Gerber, Andrew Austin, Chester Swiatek, Scott Ackerman
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Patent number: 11795976Abstract: Integrally geared centrifugal compressor systems are described that include eccentric cartridges that house bearings and seals to maintain rotor concentricity for a variety of pinons integrated in a fixed gearbox design to provide multiple impeller speeds with a single gearbox design. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a pinion configured to be rotated by a bull gear about a rotational axis; a rotor coupled to the pinion; and an eccentric cartridge configured to house a bearing assembly through which the rotor extends to support rotation of the rotor, the eccentric cartridge having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface is eccentric relative to the outer surface to align the rotational axis with a center axis of the bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC.Inventors: Dhruv Kumar, Thomas Gerber, Andrew Austin, Chester Swiatek, Scott Ackerman
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Publication number: 20230204048Abstract: Integrally geared centrifugal compressor systems are described that include eccentric cartridges that house bearings and seals to maintain rotor concentricity for a variety of pinons integrated in a fixed gearbox design to provide multiple impeller speeds with a single gearbox design. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a pinion configured to be rotated by a bull gear about a rotational axis; a rotor coupled to the pinion; and an eccentric cartridge configured to house a bearing assembly through which the rotor extends to support rotation of the rotor, the eccentric cartridge having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface is eccentric relative to the outer surface to align the rotational axis with a center axis of the bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Dhruv Kumar, Thomas Gerber, Andrew Austin, Chester Swiatek, Scott Ackerman
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Patent number: 11324859Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier composition for particulate and granular bone substitute materials which is a hydrogel comprising a mixture of ethylene oxide (EO)-propylene oxide (PO) block copolymers and silica nanoparticles embedded therein. The present invention further relates to a bone substitute material containing osteoconductive and/or osteoinductive particles or granules in addition to the novel carrier composition. Processes for producing the novel carrier composition and the novel bone substitute material are likewise provided in the context of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: ARTOSS GMBHInventor: Thomas Gerber
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Publication number: 20210189517Abstract: A sheet metal part having a tensile strength Rm?1000 MPa and a bending angle >70° formed from a flat steel product including, in % by weight: C: 0.10-0.30%, Si: 0.5-2.0%, Mn: 0.5-2.4%, Al: 0.01-0.2%, Cr: 0.005-1.5%, P: 0.01-0.1%, and optionally one or more of Ti, Nb, V, B, Ni, Cu, Mo, and W, with Ti: 0.005-0.1%, Nb: 0.005-0.1%, V: 0.001-0.2%, B: 0.0005-0.015%, Ni: 0.05-0.4%, Cu: 0.01-0.8%, Mo: 0.01-1.0&, and W: 0.001-1.0%, and remainder iron and unavoidable impurities, wherein the structure of the sheet metal part is 40-100% by area plate-shaped bainite, 70-95% of which is made of ferrite, 2-30% of high carbon phases that are plate-shaped with the remainder made up of other components and the remainder of the structure consists of <40% by area of the total structure of non-plate-shaped bainite, of which is made of ferrite, 2-30% of high carbon phases and <5% of other components. Also, a method for manufacturing the sheet metal part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Thomas Gerber, Ilse Heckelmann, Bernd Linke
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Publication number: 20210093752Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier composition for particulate and granular bone substitute materials which is a hydrogel comprising a mixture of ethylene oxide (EO)-propylene oxide (PO) block copolymers and silica nanoparticles embedded therein. The present invention further relates to a bone substitute material containing osteoconductive and/or osteoinductive particles or granules in addition to the novel carrier composition. Processes for producing the novel carrier composition and the novel bone substitute material are likewise provided in the context of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventor: Thomas Gerber
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Patent number: 10842909Abstract: A material or biomaterial comprising silicic acid condensates having a low degree of cross-linking, and methods for its production are subject-matter of the invention. A method for the production of silicic acid structures having a low degree of cross-linking is disclosed, wherein a sol is produced, wherein further condensation is prevented when specific cross-linking of the silicic acid is reached, wherein, preferably, structures having a size of 0.5-1000 nm are produced, e.g. polyhedral structures or aggregates of the same. Further condensation can be prevented by means of mixing with a polymer. In one embodiment, this comprises nano-structured, silicon dioxide (SiO2) having a low degree of cross-linking that is embedded in a polymer matrix. The material can be used in medicine for therapeutic purposes, and can enter into direct contact with biological tissue of the body in this connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventor: Thomas Gerber
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Patent number: 10585698Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for multi-tenant workflow processing are described. In some cases, a cloud platform may utilize a set of pre-defined batch processes (e.g., workflow templates) and tenant-specific configurations for instantiating and executing tenant-specific batch processes for each tenant of a user. As such, the cloud platform may utilize common data process workflows for each tenant, where a configuration specifies tenant-specific information for the common data process workflows. The workflow templates may include a set of job definitions (e.g., actions for a server to execute) and a schedule defining the frequency for running the templates for a specific project. The configurations may indicate a tenant to execute the workflow templates for, and may include tenant-specific information to override default template information.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Thomas Gerber, Kit Pang Szeto, Vitaly Gordon, Ji Oh Yoo, Shaun Senecal, Gregory Rice, Ka Hou Chan
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Publication number: 20190146830Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for multi-tenant workflow processing are described. In some cases, a cloud platform may utilize a set of pre-defined batch processes (e.g., workflow templates) and tenant-specific configurations for instantiating and executing tenant-specific batch processes for each tenant of a user. As such, the cloud platform may utilize common data process workflows for each tenant, where a configuration specifies tenant-specific information for the common data process workflows. The workflow templates may include a set of job definitions (e.g., actions for a server to execute) and a schedule defining the frequency for running the templates for a specific project. The configurations may indicate a tenant to execute the workflow templates for, and may include tenant-specific information to override default template information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Thomas Gerber, Kit Pang Szeto, Vitaly Gordon, Ji Oh Yoo, Shaun Senecal, Gregory Rice, Ka Hou Chan
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Patent number: 10272644Abstract: A flat steel product is disclosed which is particularly suitable for the production of components for motor vehicle bodies by press-hardening, and which has insensitivity to cracking coupled with increased strength and has sufficient suitability for welding for incorporation into a welded construction. This combination of properties is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of the flat steel product having a core layer consisting of a steel alloyed with Mn, B and at least 0.3% by weight of C and having a tensile strength of more than 1500 MPa, and an outer layer cohesively bonded to the core layer. The C content of the outer layer is not more than 0.09% by weight. This flat steel product has, in the region of the outer layer, a tensile strength corresponding to not more than half the tensile strength of the steel of the core layer in the ready-hardened state, with the elongation A80 of the outer layer corresponding to at least 1.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE AGInventors: Jens-Ulrik Becker, Thomas Gerber, Julia Mura, Stefan Myslowicki
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Publication number: 20180344895Abstract: A material or biomaterial comprising silicic acid condensates having a low degree of cross-linking, and methods for its production are subject-matter of the invention. A method for the production of silicic acid structures having a low degree of cross-linking is disclosed, wherein a sol is produced, wherein further condensation is prevented when specific cross-linking of the silicic acid is reached, wherein, preferably, structures having a size of 0.5-1000 nm are produced, e.g. polyhedral structures or aggregates of the same. Further condensation can be prevented by means of mixing with a polymer. In one embodiment, this comprises nano-structured, silicon dioxide (SiO2) having a low degree of cross-linking that is embedded in a polymer matrix. The material can be used in medicine for therapeutic purposes, and can enter into direct contact with biological tissue of the body in this connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: THOMAS GERBER
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Patent number: 10064974Abstract: A material or biomaterial comprising silicic acid condensates having a low degree of cross-linking, and methods for its production are subject-matter of the invention. A method for the production of silicic acid structures having a low degree of cross-linking is disclosed, wherein a sol is produced, wherein further condensation is prevented when specific cross-linking of the silicic acid is reached, wherein, preferably, structures having a size of 0.5-1000 nm are produced, e.g. polyhedral structures or aggregates of the same. Further condensation can be prevented by means of mixing with a polymer. In one embodiment, this comprises nano-structured, silicon dioxide (SiO2) having a low degree of cross-linking that is embedded in a polymer matrix. The material can be used in medicine for therapeutic purposes, and can enter into direct contact with biological tissue of the body in this connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Inventor: Thomas Gerber
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Patent number: 9833319Abstract: The invention relates to biomaterials based on plastics, such as polyaryl polyether ketone (PEK), and to methods for producing and using same. The following describes how a mechanically stable coating made of a porous bone substitute material, e.g. Nano Bone®, is applied to polyaryl polyether ketone (PEK), e.g. polyether ether ketone (PEEK), as a result of which the problem of poor cell adhesion on plastics surfaces of this kind can be solved. The bone substitute material can be applied both dry as a powder and also in a wet spraying method. The coating is a result of briefly melting the polymer surface and the resulting partial penetration of the previously applied layer. In the process, the molten polymer penetrates into nanopores of the bone substitute material and thus establishes a firm connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Thomas Gerber
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Patent number: 9662621Abstract: A drug reconstitution device comprising a disposable liquid transfer unit (18) and a reusable control and drive unit (16) removably connectable to the liquid transfer unit, the liquid transfer unit including a housing (26), a docking interface (30) configured for coupling at least one of the first and second constituent containers (2, 4) to the housing (10), and a pump engine (28) and fluid flow system (36) configured for transferring liquid from the first constituent container (2) to the second constituent container (4). The control and drive unit comprises a pump drive (22) configured to drive the pump engine during a liquid transfer action, the pump drive comprising a transmission output coupling (34) removably engaged with a transmission input coupling (50) of the pump engine (28) when the liquid transfer unit and control and drive unit are connected.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: SENSILE PAT AGInventors: Uwe Beyer, Derek Brandt, Thomas Gerber, Franck Robin
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Publication number: 20160311197Abstract: A flat steel product is disclosed which is particularly suitable for the production of components for motor vehicle bodies by press-hardening, and which has insensitivity to cracking coupled with increased strength and has sufficient suitability for welding for incorporation into a welded construction. This combination of properties is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of the flat steel product having a core layer consisting of a steel alloyed with Mn, B and at least 0.3% by weight of C and having a tensile strength of more than 1500 MPa, and an outer layer cohesively bonded to the core layer. The C content of the outer layer is not more than 0.09% by weight. This flat steel product has, in the region of the outer layer, a tensile strength corresponding to not more than half the tensile strength of the steel of the core layer in the ready-hardened state, with the elongation A80 of the outer layer corresponding to at least 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Jens-Ulrik Becker, Thomas Gerber, Julia Mura, Stefan Myslowicki
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Patent number: 9458967Abstract: A system including a lubrication system, including a block with a first cooler interface, a second cooler interface, and at least one lubrication passage extending through the block, wherein the at least one lubrication passage fluidly couples to the first cooler interface and to the second cooler interface, a first cooler including a first mating cooler interface coupled to the first cooler interface, and a second cooler including a mating second cooler interface coupled to the second cooler interface, and a first valve within the block, wherein the first valve is configured to control a flow of a lubricant through the at least one lubrication passage relative to the first cooler and/or the second cooler.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Paul A. Leising, Thomas Gerber
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Publication number: 20160166386Abstract: The invention relates to biomaterials based on plastics, such as polyaryl polyether ketone (PEK), and to methods for producing and using same. The following describes how a mechanically stable coating made of a porous bone substitute material, e.g. Nano Bone®, is applied to polyaryl polyether ketone (PEK), e.g. polyether ether ketone (PEEK), as a result of which the problem of poor cell adhesion on plastics surfaces of this kind can be solved. The bone substitute material can be applied both dry as a powder and also in a wet spraying method. The coating is a result of briefly melting the polymer surface and the resulting partial penetration of the previously applied layer. In the process, the molten polymer penetrates into nanopores of the bone substitute material and thus establishes a firm connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Thomas GERBER
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Publication number: 20150184802Abstract: A system including a lubrication system, including a block with a first cooler interface, a second cooler interface, and at least one lubrication passage extending through the block, wherein the at least one lubrication passage fluidly couples to the first cooler interface and to the second cooler interface, a first cooler including a first mating cooler interface coupled to the first cooler interface, and a second cooler including a mating second cooler interface coupled to the second cooler interface, and a first valve within the block, wherein the first valve is configured to control a flow of a lubricant through the at least one lubrication passage relative to the first cooler and/or the second cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Paul A. Leising, Thomas Gerber
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Publication number: 20150029816Abstract: A drug reconstitution device comprising a disposable liquid transfer unit (18) and a reusable control and drive unit (16) removably connectable to the liquid transfer unit, the liquid transfer unit including a housing (26), a docking interface (30) configured for coupling at least one of first and second constituent containers (2, 4) to the housing (10), and a pump engine (28) and fluid flow system (36) configured for transferring liquid from the first constituent container (2) to the second constituent container (4). The control and drive unit comprises a pump drive (22) configured to drive the pump engine during a liquid transfer action, the pump drive comprising a transmission output coupling (34) removably engaged with a transmission input coupling (50) of the pump engine (28) when the liquid transfer unit and control and drive unit are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Uwe Beyer, Derek Brandt, Thomas Gerber, Franck Robin
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Patent number: D774888Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Migros-Genossenschafts-BundInventor: Thomas Gerber