Patents by Inventor Thomas Harle
Thomas Harle 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: 11284499Abstract: A kit of parts for use in treatment of tissue by a contained plasma and/or plasma products is disclosed. The kit of parts includes a plasma generating device for use with a membrane dressing attached to tissue requiring treatment. The plasma generating device comprises a first cavity with an opening at one end formed between a grounded electrode and a cathode such that, in use, an arc discharge between the cathode and the grounded electrode ionizes a feed gas to produce at the open end a thermal plasma. Furthermore, the plasma generating device also comprises a second cavity with an opening at one end formed between a high voltage electrode and a grounded electrode such that, in use, a dielectric barrier discharge between the high voltage electrode and grounded electrode ionizes a feed gas to produce at the open end a non-thermal plasma.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: FOURTH STATE MEDICINE LTD.Inventors: Thomas E D Frame, Thomas Harle, Thomas Wantock
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Patent number: 11221257Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature probe (10) comprising a temperature-dependent measuring element (ME), which measuring element (ME) can be contacted via at least a first connecting line (1) and at least a second connecting line (2), the first connecting line (1) having a first and a second portion (T1, T2), and the first and the second portions (T1, T2) consisting of different materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Endress+Hauser Wetzer GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Alfred Umkehrer, Pavo Vrdoljak, Harald Brundl, Thomas Harle
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Patent number: 10804657Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adapter for a 2-wire field device, especially a 2-wire field device of process and/or automation technology, comprising a communication unit for, especially wireless, especially bi directional, communication with an external unit, and an energy storage unit for supply of at least the communication unit with electrical energy. According to the present disclosure, the adapter includes a first connection element for, especially electrical, contacting of the adapter with a second, first connection element complementary, connection element of the field device, wherein the at least two connection elements are embodied for supply of at least the adapter with electrical energy and for exchanging information. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a transmitter with an adapter of the present disclosure as well as a 2-wire field device having an adapter of the present disclosure or a transmitter of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Endress+Hauser Wetzer GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Michael Korn, Thomas Härle, Thomas Jögel, Michael Warnking, Robert Zeller
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Patent number: 10595391Abstract: A plasma torch having an open end from which a plasma plume is emitted in use is disclosed. The plasma torch includes a central cathode rod, a grounded conductive tube having an open end and being arranged around the cathode and spaced therefrom to form a first cylindrical cavity open at one end; and a high voltage electrode having a dielectric barrier material at a radially inward-facing surface thereof and being arranged around the grounded conductive tube and spaced apart therefrom to form a second annular cylindrical cavity open at one end. A constant direct current (DC) electrical power plus a high voltage pulsed electrical power is provided to the cathode producing an arc discharge in the first cavity between the cathode and grounded tube to generate a central thermal plasma emitted at an open end of the first cylindrical cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: FOURTH STATE MEDICINE LTD.Inventors: Aaron Knoll, Thomas Harle, Peter Shaw, Thomas Frame, Thomas Wantock
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Publication number: 20190296501Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adapter for a 2-wire field device, especially a 2-wire field device of process and/or automation technology, comprising a communication unit for, especially wireless, especially bi directional, communication with an external unit, and an energy storage unit for supply of at least the communication unit with electrical energy. According to the present disclosure, the adapter includes a first connection element for, especially electrical, contacting of the adapter with a second, first connection element complementary, connection element of the field device, wherein the at least two connection elements are embodied for supply of at least the adapter with electrical energy and for exchanging information. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a transmitter with an adapter of the present disclosure as well as a 2-wire field device having an adapter of the present disclosure or a transmitter of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Michael Korn, Thomas Härle, Thomas Jögel, Michael Warnking, Robert Zeller
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Publication number: 20190098738Abstract: A kit of parts for use in treatment of tissue by a contained plasma and/or plasma products is disclosed. The kit of parts includes a plasma generating device for use with a membrane dressing attached to tissue requiring treatment. The plasma generating device comprises a first cavity with an opening at one end formed between a grounded electrode and a cathode such that, in use, an arc discharge between the cathode and the grounded electrode ionizes a feed gas to produce at the open end a thermal plasma. Furthermore, the plasma generating device also comprises a second cavity with an opening at one end formed between a high voltage electrode and a grounded electrode such that, in use, a dielectric barrier discharge between the high voltage electrode and grounded electrode ionizes a feed gas to produce at the open end a non-thermal plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Thomas E D Frame, Thomas Harle, Thomas Wantock
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Publication number: 20190090339Abstract: A plasma torch having an open end from which a plasma plume is emitted in use is disclosed. The plasma torch comprises a central cathode rod and a grounded conductive tube. The grounded conductive tube has an open end and is arranged around the cathode and spaced therefrom to form a first cylindrical cavity open at one end. In use, an arc discharge between the cathode and grounded conductive tube ionizes a feed gas to produce a central thermal plasma emitted from the open end of the first cavity. The central cathode rod also comprises a tapered end which causes the location of the arc discharge on the central cathode rod to be, in use, fixed at the tapered end of the cathode. The grounded conductive tube also comprises a lip which helps to control the energy distribution of the plasma plume emitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Thomas E D Frame, Thomas Harle, Thomas Wantock
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Publication number: 20190083161Abstract: A plasma torch having an open end from which a plume of plasma or plasma effluent, for use in therapeutic treatment of tissue in vivo, preferably skin and/or wounds, is emitted in use. The plasma torch comprising: a cathode rod; and a grounded conductive tube having at least one opening and being arranged around the cathode and spaced therefrom to form a cavity in which, in use, an arc discharge between the cathode and grounded conductor ionizes a feed gas to produce a thermal plasma, the plasma or effluent being emitted in a plume from the opening of the grounded conductor. The opening of the grounded conductor tube comprises a lip, the inwardly facing surface of which defining an orifice, the orifice having a length to an opening width ratio of at least 2.5:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Thomas Harle, Thomas Wantock, Thomas Frame
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Publication number: 20180238744Abstract: A measuring apparatus for determining a measurement temperature at a measuring point by means of a first thermocouple. The measuring apparatus includes a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal for connecting the first thermocouple, a first connecting line and a second connecting line, which connect the first and second connection terminals with an evaluating electronics, an auxiliary temperature sensor, which is designed to register an auxiliary temperature, and the evaluating electronics, which is designed to determine the measurement temperature at the measuring point. An additional connecting line, which is composed of a material other than that of the second connecting line forms together with the second connecting line a second thermocouple, which is likewise connected to the evaluating electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Thomas Harle, Bjorn Walser
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Publication number: 20180106684Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature probe (10) comprising a temperature-dependent measuring element (ME), which measuring element (ME) can be contacted via at least a first connecting line (1) and at least a second connecting line (2), the first connecting line (1) having a first and a second portion (T1, T2), and the first and the second portions (T1, T2) consisting of different materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Alfred Umkehrer, Pavo Vrdoljak, Harald Brundl, Thomas Harle
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Publication number: 20170339776Abstract: A plasma torch having an open end from which a plasma plume is emitted in use is disclosed. The plasma torch includes a central cathode rod, a grounded conductive tube having an open end and being arranged around the cathode and spaced therefrom to form a first cylindrical cavity open at one end; and a high voltage electrode having a dielectric barrier material at a radially inward-facing surface thereof and being arranged around the grounded conductive tube and spaced apart therefrom to form a second annular cylindrical cavity open at one end. A constant direct current (DC) electrical power plus a high voltage pulsed electrical power is provided to the cathode producing an arc discharge in the first cavity between the cathode and grounded tube to generate a central thermal plasma emitted at an open end of the first cylindrical cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Fourth State Medicine LtdInventors: AARON KNOLL, THOMAS HARLE, PETER SHAW, THOMAS FRAME, TOM WANTOCK
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Publication number: 20150216229Abstract: A sleeve for cigarette packs slides over the top of a cigarette pack, covering at least the top 50% of the cigarette pack, with an opening at the top of the sleeve to allow access to the cigarettes in the pack. The sleeve is designed to cover the graphic warning images on the top of a user's pack of cigarettes, while still displaying their brand's name and/or their brand's logo.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventor: Blair Thomas Harle
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Publication number: 20140172349Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a process variable, of a primary sensor, wherein by means of the primary sensor an analog measurement signal is produced, which analog measurement signal is converted into a digital signal representing the measured variable, wherein by means of at least one secondary sensor at least one reference signal is produced, and wherein as a function of the point in time, at which the reaching of a predetermined state of the process variable, especially the reaching of a value of the reference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KGInventor: Thomas Härle
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Patent number: 7649489Abstract: Apparatus for the analog/digital conversion of a measurement voltage with an analog/digital converter, which has an integrating component with an operational amplifier, a resistor and a capacitor in a feedback loop, wherein a reference voltage is applied to the inverting input of the operational amplifier and wherein the measurement voltage is applied to the non-inverting input of the operational amplifier The capacitor is charged during a charging phase of time length (t1) and discharged during a discharging phase of time length, wherein the analog/digital converter further includes a comparator connected downstream from the operational amplifier, a memory element connected downstream from the comparator, a time generator producing the charging time and a counter, the counter detects the edges, or the period length of the pulse-width modulated output signal provided by the A/D converter on the output, and a synchronizing element is provided, which synchronizes the edges of the pulse-width modulated, output sType: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Stephan Konrad, Thomas Härle
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Publication number: 20080258956Abstract: apparatus for the analog/digital conversion of a measurement voltage with an analog/digital converter, which has an integrating component with an operational amplifier, a resistor and a capacitor in a feedback loop, wherein a reference voltage is applied to the inverting input of the operational amplifier and wherein the measurement voltage is applied to the non-inverting input of the operational amplifier The capacitor is charged during a charging phase of time length (t1) and discharged during a discharging phase of time length, wherein the analog/digital converter further includes a comparator connected downstream from the operational amplifier, a memory element connected downstream from the comparator, a time generator producing the charging time and a counter, the counter detects the edges, or the period length of the pulse-width modulated output signal provided by the A/D converter on the output, and a synchronizing element is provided, which synchronizes the edges of the pulse-width modulated, output sType: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Endress+ Hauser Wetzer GmbH +Co., KGInventors: Stefan Konrad, Thomas Harle
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Patent number: 6196059Abstract: Disclosed is a piezoelectric resonator, a process for the fabrication thereof and its use as a sensor element, which implemented in a through-flow cell, is integratable in a measurement system for the determination of the concentration of a substance contained in a liquid and/or for the determination of the physical properties of the liquid. The piezoelectric resonator is designed plane and is provided on its surface with electric contact areas for an electrode and a counter electrode, which is connectable to a signal source as well as to a measurement device. For measuring, the piezoelectric resonator is brought into contact with the to-be-examined liquid on one side, with the resonator responding to the accumulation of the mass of the to-be-detected substance or to a change in the physical properties of the liquid by changing its resonance frequency and/or oscillation amplitude.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Conrad Kösslinger, Erich Uttenthaler, Andreas Nitsch, Thomas Härle
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Patent number: D840547Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Fourth State Medicine LtdInventors: Thomas Harle, Thomas Frame, Benjamin Thomas Robertson Anderson