Patents by Inventor Thomas Hardt
Thomas Hardt 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: 8426350Abstract: A detergent composition comprising three or more distinct regions, the composition comprising one or more anti-corrosion agents and a bleaching compound, wherein, the bleaching compound is predominantly located in a first distinct region, and the one or more anti-corrosion agents are predominantly located in a second distinct region having a pH in the range of from 5 to 8.9 which second distinct region is not in direct contact with the first distinct region, and further wherein the second distinct region has a lower pH than the first distinct region.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Laurence Geret, Thomas Hardt
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Publication number: 20100249006Abstract: A detergent composition comprising three or more distinct regions, the composition comprising one or more anti-corrosion agents and a bleaching compound, wherein, the bleaching compound is predominantly located in a first distinct region, and the one or more anti-corrosion agents are predominantly located in a second distinct region having a pH in the range of from 5 to 8.9 which second distinct region is not in direct contact with the first distinct region, and further wherein the second distinct region has a lower pH than the first distinct region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Lawrence Geret, Thomas Hardt
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Publication number: 20100173819Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising three or more distinct regions and comprises an enzyme and a bleaching compound, wherein the bleaching compound is predominantly located in a first distinct region and the enzyme is predominantly located in a second distinct region which is not in direct contact with the first distinct region. The use of the detergent composition and a process of cleaning soiled items by contacting therewith the detergent composition are also provided. The detergent compositions exhibit good stability and effective cleaning performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Lawrence Geret, Thomas Hardt
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Publication number: 20080117584Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising a frame having an insertion axis therethrough. A first latch spring is disposed on the frame and is biased to an extended position. A handle is connected to the frame and is movable along the insertion axis between a first position and a second position. A first cam is disposed on the handle and moves the first latch spring to a retracted position as the handle moves toward the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Thomas Hardt, Carlos Torres
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Publication number: 20070279884Abstract: An device including a fastener. In some embodiments, the device is an electronic device that includes a circuit board, a support structure, and a resilient conductive clip. The circuit board may include a slot extending between opposite faces. The resilient conductive clip may couple to the support structure and be removably inserted through the slot so that it is disposed at least partially about the opposite faces. The resilient conductive clip may include lower and upper grounding portions engaged against the opposite faces of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: Thomas Hardt, Carlos Torres, David Thomas
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Publication number: 20060232928Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, a computer system having multiple electronic components, and a heat sink having cantilever portions disposed against the multiple electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Wade Vinson, Thomas Hardt, Thomas Bumby
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Publication number: 20060176658Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising a frame having an insertion axis therethrough. A first latch spring is disposed on the frame and is biased to an extended position. A handle is connected to the frame and is movable along the insertion axis between a first position and a second position. A first cam is disposed on the handle and moves the first latch spring to a retracted position as the handle moves toward the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Thomas Hardt, Carlos Torres
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Publication number: 20060084302Abstract: A flexible grounding strip comprising an electrically conductive strip having an elongated base, opposite sides of which extend to respective flanges spaced from the base. Each flange extends from one side of the base and terminates at an edge generally facing the opposed side of the base. The edges are spaced from each other. Each of the opposite sides have lengthwise spaced slots extending partly across the base towards the opposite side of the base. The slots extending from one side of the base are interleaved with slots extending from the opposite side of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: George Megason, Thomas Hardt
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Publication number: 20050213299Abstract: A memory package comprising a first cover portion connected to a second cover portion. The first cover portion supports a first electronics sub-assembly that comprise a circuit board with at least one memory module socket and at least one controller chip mounted thereto. The second cover portion supports a second electronics sub-assembly that comprises a circuit board with at least one memory module socket and at least one controller chip mounted thereto. The first and second cover portions are moveable between a closed position wherein the electronics sub-assemblies are nested and an open position wherein the electronics sub-assemblies are not nested.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Thomas Hardt, George Megason, Kurt Manweiler
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Publication number: 20050195572Abstract: Heat sink retention assemblies and related methods are described. In one embodiment, a system comprises a base, a handle rotatably mounted on the base, and heat sink retention structure joined with the handle and moveable by the handle between an opened and a closed position effective to secure a heat sink on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: John Franz, Thomas Hardt, David Deis
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Publication number: 20050135054Abstract: A memory package comprising a first circuit board having a plurality of memory element sockets and a second circuit board coupled to the first circuit board and comprising a controller chip. The first and second circuit boards are disposed within a tray having a base and two sides. A handle is connected to the tray such that the handle is pivotal with respect to the tray. The handle has a lever system and latch that is slidably engaged with the lever system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Thomas Hardt, George Megason, Kurt Manweiler
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Publication number: 20050133236Abstract: A flexible grounding strip comprises an elongated electrically conductive strip having a base extending between spaced, opposed sidewalls. At least one of the sidewalls has a flange spaced from the base and extending towards the opposed sidewall. Each of the sidewalls has a series of lengthwise-spaced slots extending widthwise across the sidewall into and at least partly across the base towards the opposed sidewall. The slot dimensions and spacing impart flexibility to enable the strip to bend transversely of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: George Megason, Thomas Hardt
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Publication number: 20050111200Abstract: A computer chassis comprising a chassis base and first and second drawers removably engaged with the chassis base. An interface board is mounted to the first drawer so as to couple to a first electrical component when the first electrical component is located in the first drawer. The second drawer has a connector mounted so as to couple to a second electrical component when the second electrical component is located in the second drawer. The connector engages the interface board so as to couple the first electrical component to the second electrical component when the first and second electrical components are located in the respective first and second drawers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Thomas Hardt, Carlos Torres, Kurt Manweiler
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Publication number: 20050057912Abstract: A system and method for supporting at least one electrical cable is provided. The at least one electrical cable may be secured to a movable electronic device disposed within a chassis. A harness is provided that is securable to at least one electrical cable. A flexible support member is provided to support the harness and the at least one electrical cable. The flexible support member may move with the electrical device as the electrical device is moved. The flexible support member may comprise wire. A wire reel may be provided to extend and retract the wire. The wire of the wire reel may be unwound as the electrical device is moved from a normal position to a withdrawn position. The wire of the wire reel may be wound as the electronic device is moved from the withdrawn position to the normal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Thomas Hardt, Allison McGrew
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Publication number: 20050000769Abstract: An arrangement is provided for providing a vacuum for the brake power assist unit of a motor vehicle having a vacuum pump which can be connected as required as a function of the operating conditions, and at least one other additional pump being provided for the buildup of a sufficient vacuum in the brake power assist unit. The additional pump is a secondary air pump already present in the vehicle, the controlling of the vacuum pump taking place simultaneously with the switching-on of the secondary air pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: Juergen Hawener, Helmut Schulz, Thomas Hardt
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Patent number: 6443696Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger turbine of an internal combustion engine is provided with a spiral guide passage arranged in a turbine housing, a turbine impeller, a flow gap be ween the guide passage and the turbine impeller, and guide blades forming a guide cascade. The guide cascade with the guide blades projects axially from a support, arranged so as to be displaceable in the axial direction in the turbine housing, in such a way that the guide blades, in normal operation, are mounted in recesses of a housing wall part of the turbine housing, the recesses, in the form of a female piece, forming a mating profile shape for the guide blades. In braking operation of the internal combustion engine, the guide blades project into the flow gap during an axial displacement of the support. The device with actuation for the braking operation can be fitted as a complete module into the turbine spiral.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Wolfgang Erdmann, Carsten Funke, Thomas Hardt, Paul Löffler, Erwin Schmidt, Siegfried Sumser
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Patent number: 6435889Abstract: A fan assembly that can be easily inserted into a mating slot includes: a housing surrounding and supporting a fan, a least one grill positioned so as to restrict access to the fan, a grip surface on the housing, a latch on the housing and configured to engage the mating slot; and, and an electrical connector mounted in the housing. The grip surface is formed on a separate piece from the housing and is affixed to the housing by an integrally formed fastening device and the assembly including the housing, grill, grip surface, latch and connector can be assembled by hand without the use of separate fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.Inventors: Wade D. Vinson, Joseph R. Allen, Thomas Hardt
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Publication number: 20020086574Abstract: A fan assembly that can be easily inserted into a mating slot comprises: a housing surrounding and supporting a fan, a least one grill positioned so as to restrict access to the fan, a grip surface on the housing, a latch on the housing and configured to engage the mating slot; and, and an electrical connector mounted in the housing. The grip surface is formed on a separate piece from the housing and is affixed to the housing by an integrally formed fastening device and the assembly comprising the housing, grill, grip surface, latch and connector can be assembled by hand without the use of separate fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Wade D. Vinson, Joseph R. Allen, Thomas Hardt
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Patent number: 6223702Abstract: In an internal combustion engine comprising an engine block consisting of a crankcase, at least one cylinder sleeve extending from the crankcase and a coolant jacket disposed around the cylinder sleeve or sleeves and a cylinder head mounted on the engine block, the coolant jacket is a separate component consisting of a material lighter than the normally used cast iron jacket and is firmly engaged between the crankcase and the cylinder head which is mounted onto the cylinder sleeve or sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Karl-Jörg Achenbach, Ulrich Bertsch, Jochen Betsch, Thomas Hardt, Hubert Schnüpke, Günther Zoll
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Patent number: 6131543Abstract: In an oil pan for an internal combustion engine particularly for use with a motor vehicle, the oil pan consists of an outer latticed girder structure of a light-weight high-strength material and an inner thin-walled shell of plastic material forming an integral oil pan structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Karl-Jorg Achenbach, Ulrich Bertsch, Thomas Hardt, Hubert Schnupke, Gunther Zoll