Patents by Inventor Thomas Gross

Thomas Gross 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).

  • Publication number: 20110233721
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor body, in which are formed: a substrate of a first conduction type, a buried semiconductor layer of a second conduction type arranged on the substrate, and a functional unit semiconductor layer of a third conduction type arranged on the buried semiconductor layer, in which at least two semiconductor functional units arranged laterally alongside one another are provided. The buried semiconductor layer is part of at least one semiconductor functional unit, the semiconductor functional units being electrically insulated from one another by an isolation structure which permeates the functional unit semiconductor layer, the buried semiconductor layer, and the substrate. The isolation structure includes at least one trench and an electrically conductive contact to the substrate, the contact to the substrate being electrically insulated from the functional unit semiconductor layer and the buried layer by the at least one trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Andreas Meiser, Walter Hartner, Hermann Gruber, Dietrich Bonart, Thomas Gross
  • Publication number: 20110230624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nano-structured diene polymers and their preparation and to their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Heike Kloppenburg, Thomas Gross, Alex Lucassen, Dave Hardy
  • Patent number: 7982284
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor body, in which are formed: a substrate of a first conduction type, a buried semiconductor layer of a second conduction type arranged on the substrate, and a functional unit semiconductor layer of a third conduction type arranged on the buried semiconductor layer, in which at least two semiconductor functional units arranged laterally alongside one another are provided. The buried semiconductor layer is part of at least one semiconductor functional unit, the semiconductor functional units being electrically insulated from one another by an isolation structure which permeates the functional unit semiconductor layer, the buried semiconductor layer, and the substrate. The isolation structure includes at least one trench and an electrically conductive contact to the substrate, the contact to the substrate being electrically insulated from the functional unit semiconductor layer and the buried layer by the at least one trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Andreas Meiser, Walter Hartner, Hermann Gruber, Dietrich Bonart, Thomas Gross
  • Patent number: 7980358
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lightweight sound insulating lining (1) for a body component of a motor vehicle, in particular in the form of a lightweight front wall lining, comprising a sound absorbing layer, a sound insulating layer which is directly connected to the sound absorbing layer and substantially air tight, as well as an adjoining foam layer (1.3), wherein the sound absorbing layer (1.1) is made of a porous absorber, preferably a fiber fleece or a foam, which has an air permeability in the range of 150 to 2000 liters/m2s at a test pressure of 100 Pa. The sound insulating layer (1.2) is formed by an integral skin layer of the foam layer (1.3) with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm, and is integrally joined to the porous absorber by back-foaming the porous absorber substantially without foam penetration therethrough. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing such a lining is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Dirk Soltau, Michael Hansen, Thomas Gross, Dagmar Ulbrich
  • Publication number: 20110021660
    Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized carbon black-filled rubbers, to the production of such rubber mixtures and to their use in producing vulcanized rubbers that are especially used for producing highly reinforced molded rubber products, especially for producing tires that have an especially low rolling resistance, especially good non-skid properties on wet surfaces and a good abrasion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert Steinhauser, Dave Hardy, Thomas Gross
  • Publication number: 20110013771
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing an assertion message (200) from a proving party (20) to a relying party (40), the method comprising the steps of:—creating an assertion (A) comprising one or more statements,—creating an assertion proof (p A),—creating a temporary private key and a corresponding temporary public key (K) from the assertion (A) and the assertion proof (p A),—creating a key proof (PK) for the temporary public key (K),—creating an assertion message signature (S) by means of the temporary private key,—creating the assertion message (200) comprising the temporary public key (K), the assertion proof (PA), the key proof (PK), the assertion (A), a message body (220) and the assertion message signature (S) to the relying party (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jan Camenisch, Thomas Gross, Dieter Sommer
  • Publication number: 20110006579
    Abstract: Polyurethane molded foams having a surface region and an interior region and comprising a flame-retardant solid, wherein the flame-retardant solid is present in the surface region in a proportion higher than a proportion of the flame-retardant solid in the interior region; processes for preparing the same; and materials comprising such foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Frithjof Hannig, Dagmer Ulbrich, Thomas Gross, Hans-Guido Wirtz, Adreas Frahm, Adreas Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20110003932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized high-vinyl-content diene rubbers, to the preparation of rubber mixtures which comprise functionalized high-vinyl-content diene rubbers, and to the use thereof for the production of rubber vulcanizates which serve in particular for the production of highly reinforced rubber mouldings, particularly preferably for the production of tyres, where these have particularly low rolling resistance, and particularly high wet skid resistance and abrasion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert Steinhauser, Thomas Gross, Alex Lucassen
  • Publication number: 20100194067
    Abstract: In a steering arrangement for vehicles, in particular underground transport vehicles, including at least four steerable wheels (2), wherein, during cornering, a respective curve-inner wheel is turned more sharply than the respective curve-outer wheel, at least two wheels (2) located opposite each other in respect to the longitudinal center plane of the vehicle are coupled with each other via angle levers (21) and a tie rod (22) connected to the angle levers (21). Curve-inner or curve-outer wheels consecutively arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle are coupled to common pivotal movement via a gear. The angle levers (21), via a coupling rod (24), are each connected with a steering lever (13) each connected with a steerable wheel (2) via a steering rod (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Sandvik Mining and Construction G.m.b.H.
    Inventors: Eduard Krivec, Thomas Gross
  • Publication number: 20100161364
    Abstract: In various implementations, a sales order are received from a sales order requester for at least one good, wherein the sales order includes product options for ordered goods via a sales product requirement specification object. A sales order confirmation is generated at least partially based on the sales order and a plan for production of the ordered goods. The ordered goods to be produced based on the plan are allowed. And an outbound delivery request defined by a planning product requirement specification object is generated, wherein the ordered goods are delivered to the sales order requestor based on the delivery request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Bernhard Lokowandt, Achim Clemens, Reiner Bildmayer, Thomas Gross-Boelting, Klaus Reinelt
  • Publication number: 20100152370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber mixtures with functionalized diene rubbers and with microgels, to a production process, and to the use of the mixtures for the production of low-abrasion motor-vehicle tyres which have wet-slip resistance and which have low rolling resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert Steinhauser, Werner Obrecht, David Hardy, Thomas Gross
  • Publication number: 20100138276
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for implementing a software architecture design for a software application implementing plan-driven procurement. The application is structured as multiple process components interacting with each other through service interfaces, and multiple service operations, each being implemented for a respective process component. The process components include The process components include an RFQ Processing process component, a Purchase Request Processing process component, a Purchase Order Processing process component, a Purchasing Contract Processing process component, a Supplier Invoice Processing process component, a Supply and Demand Matching process component, an External Procurement Trigger and Response process component, and a Customer Requirement Processing process component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Reiner Bildmayer, Achim Clemens, Bernhard Lokowandt, Thomas Gross-Boelting, Manfred Muench, Klaus Reinelt
  • Publication number: 20100070337
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including systems and computer program products, for a services architecture design that provides enterprise services having supply chain control functionality at the level of an enterprise application. The design includes a set of service operations, process components, and optionally deployment units. Suitable business objects are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Andreas Poth, Stephan Hetzer, Achim Clemens, Bernhard Lokowandt, Alexander S. Adam, Christian Baeck, Martin J. Wilmes, Sabine Deimel, Renzo Colle, Andreas Bettin, Sascha Weber, Hao Zheng, Thomas Kretz, Volker Schott, Anton Ruskov Kaharkov, Jochen Steinbach, Thomas Gross-Boelting, Rainer Tomski, Sanjeev Mehta, Jens Freund, Frank Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100065366
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lightweight sound insulating lining (1) for a body component of a motor vehicle, in particular in the form of a lightweight front wall lining, comprising a sound absorbing layer, a sound insulating layer which is directly connected to the sound absorbing layer and substantially air tight, as well as an adjoining foam layer (1.3), wherein the sound absorbing layer (1.1) is made of a porous absorber, preferably a fiber fleece or a foam, which has an air permeability in the range of 150 to 2000 liters/m2s at a test pressure of 100 Pa. The sound insulating layer (1.2) is formed by an integral skin layer of the foam layer (1.3) with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm, and is integrally joined to the porous absorber by back-foaming the porous absorber substantially without foam penetration therethrough. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing such a lining is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Dirk Soltau, Michael Hansen, Thomas Gross, Dagmar Ulbrich
  • Publication number: 20090232968
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting powder coating compositions comprising of at least one bismuth-containing inorganic pigment, at least one organic phosphorous stabilizer, at least one thermally polymerizable thermosetting powder coating resin and at least one crosslinker. The inventive thermosetting powder coating compositions are advantageously used where there is a need for heat resistant coatings and where only minor surface modifications during over bake conditions are acceptable. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive thermosetting powder coating compositions for the preparation of powdered paints and varnishes for the making of coatings and to coatings obtained therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Gross, Conny Te Walvaart, Hub Bernsen, Jules Lahaye
  • Publication number: 20090171736
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and software for determining sources of supply are provided. The system for determining sources of supply is centralized so as to be accessible to a plurality of clients. Sources of supply may be determined and the results prioritized according to user defined criteria. Specifically, the system may offer or facilitate a reusable, centralized service that can data mine sources of supply, which are stored in a business object. These sources of supply may include transportation lane, purchase contract, scheduling agreement, material costing, and any other suitable sources of supply. In some cases, this example system can assign priorities to centralized sources of supply that may help make decisions easier for the planner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: SAP AG
    Inventors: Michael Segler, Thomas John, Kristina Grunewald, Stefan Siebert, Thomas Gross-Boelting, Bernhard Lokowandt, Michael Hartel
  • Patent number: 7523200
    Abstract: A dynamic information retrieval service is provided that can be configured to retrieve entitlement information from a plurality of providers. Any application that requires entitlement data may make a request for that information to the dynamic information retrieval service using a single standard interface. A request includes information describing the identity of the user and a list of names representing the entitlement data that are required. The dynamic information retrieval service determines the appropriate provider for the entitlement information, retrieves the entitlement data, and returns the requested entitlement data to the application. The dynamic information retrieval service may also cache the entitlement data. The dynamic information retrieval service may process requests requiring several distinct items of entitlement data to be retrieved in parallel. Therefore, applications may send a single request for entitlement data for a single user, but for several providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Gross, Brook M. Lovatt, Anthony Scott Moran, Matthias Schunter
  • Patent number: 7468307
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor layer stack includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type, a heavily-doped buried layer of a second conductivity type, and a monocrystalline semiconductor layer of a third conductivity type formed on top of the semiconductor layer and the buried layer, a contact to the buried layer, the contact formed in a contact hole, and a lateral insulation of different portions of the semiconductor structure, the insulation formed in an isolation trench. A contact to the semiconductor substrate may be formed within the isolation trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Walter Hartner, Andreas Meiser, Hermann Gruber, Dietrich Bonart, Thomas Gross
  • Publication number: 20080162164
    Abstract: Methods and systems for determining sources of supply are provided. The system for determining sources of supply is centralized so as to be accessible to a plurality of clients. Sources of supply may be determined and the results prioritized according to user defined criteria. Specifically, the system may offer or facilitate a reusable, centralized service that can data mine sources of supply, which are stored in a business object. These sources of supply may include transportation lane, purchase contract, scheduling agreement, material costing, and any other suitable sources of supply. In some cases, this example system can assign priorities to centralized sources of supply that may help make decisions easier for the planner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: SAP AG
    Inventors: Michael Segler, Thomas John, Kristina Grunewald, Stefan Siebert, Thomas Gross-Boelting, Bernhard Lokowandt, Michael Hartel
  • Publication number: 20080012090
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor body, in which are formed: a substrate of a first conduction type, a buried semiconductor layer of a second conduction type arranged on the substrate, and a functional unit semiconductor layer of a third conduction type arranged on the buried semiconductor layer, in which at least two semiconductor functional units arranged laterally alongside one another are provided. The buried semiconductor layer is part of at least one semiconductor functional unit, the semiconductor functional units being electrically insulated from one another by an isolation structure which permeates the functional unit semiconductor layer, the buried semiconductor layer, and the substrate. The isolation structure includes at least one trench and an electrically conductive contact to the substrate, the contact to the substrate being electrically insulated from the functional unit semiconductor layer and the buried layer by the at least one trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Andreas Meiser, Walter Hartner, Hermann Gruber, Dietrich Bonart, Thomas Gross