Patents by Inventor Thomas Huetter
Thomas Huetter 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: 20240118226Abstract: A differential scanning calorimeter includes a temperature-controlled heat source and a sensor arrangement with sample- and reference-side pan support regions and measurement regions. Measurement region sensor(s) output a differential heat flow signal representative of a difference between heat flowing across the sample- and reference-side measurement regions and a sample- and reference-side local heater arrangement. A sample and reference pan are arranged on the sample and reference-side pan support region, respectively. A volume surrounding the pans is filled with a measuring gas. A steady state situation of a desired temperature is created, and once reached, heating power is applied to one of the pan support regions using the respective local heater arrangement. A second calibration factor is determined based on a ratio of a differential heat flow signal (U) and a differential heating power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Thomas Meyer, Thomas Huetter
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Publication number: 20240102870Abstract: A sensing unit for a differential scanning calorimeter includes a superposition of layers of a thermoelectric arrangement, a layer of an electrical heater arrangement and a layer of an absolute temperature measurement arrangement. The thermoelectric arrangements, the electrical heater arrangements and the absolute temperature measurement arrangements are symmetrically arranged on a sample-side and a reference-side of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Thomas Meyer, Thomas Huetter
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Patent number: 8371746Abstract: A thermal analysis device comprising a replaceable sensor that can be contacted via a contact element of an electrical contacting means, a heating element and a cooling element. The contact element(s) is thermally connected with the heating element and can be heated essentially independently of the operating state of the cooling element even when no sensor is mounted to the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Corinne Schärer, Ulrich Esser, Thomas Hütter
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Publication number: 20120062602Abstract: An approach is provided for customizing map presentations based on mode of transport. A map customizing platform determines a mode of transport with respect to a mapping service. The map customizing platform then selects one or more characteristics for rendering a map display of the mapping service based, at least in part, on the mode of transport and causes, at least in part, rendering of the map display based, at least in part, on the characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Chirag Jayantilal Vadhavana, Thomas Hütter, Mark Schlusnus
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Publication number: 20110122913Abstract: A thermal analysis device comprising a replaceable sensor that can be contacted via a contact element of an electrical contacting means, a heating element and a cooling element. The contact element(s) is thermally connected with the heating element and can be heated essentially independently of the operating state of the cooling element even when no sensor is mounted to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: METTLER-TOLEDO AGInventors: Corinne Schärer, Ulrich Esser, Thomas Hütter
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Patent number: 7588367Abstract: Thermoanalytical sensor for calorimetric measurements which cooperates with a temperature control device and comprises at least one measurement position formed on the sensor, a heat flow path established between the temperature control device and the at least one measurement position, and at least one temperature-measuring element, characterized in that the sensor has a plurality of layers which are formed substantially by ceramic elements that have been solidly bonded to each other by undergoing a sintering process together and which in their green state can be provided with a structure, wherein at least a part of the ceramic elements are structured.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Thomas Huetter, Melchior Zumbach
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Patent number: 7473029Abstract: In a thermoanalytical sensor with a substrate and a thermocouple arrangement that is formed at a measurement position on the substrate, an increase in sensitivity can be achieved by way of a special geometry of the thermocouple arrangement and/or the selection of the material for the substrate. In addition, a manufacturing method is proposed for the inventive sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Thomas Hütter, Bernd Danhamer, Urs Niedermann
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Patent number: 7470058Abstract: Substance analysis based upon observed reponse to excitation described herein. When a substance is subjected to an excitation and a response is observed, a relational evaluation is made based on the concept that the parameters of a mathematical model may be determined, which emulate the relationship between the excitation and the response, and that characteristic substance properties are subsequently determined/calculated from the time series of estimated values of the mathematical model.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Thomas Hütter, Christoph Heitz, Jürgen Schawe
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Publication number: 20080080586Abstract: Thermoanalytical sensor for calorimetric measurements which cooperates with a temperature control device and comprises at least one measurement position formed on the sensor, a heat flow path established between the temperature control device and the at least one measurement position, and at least one temperature-measuring element, characterized in that the sensor has a plurality of layers which are formed substantially by ceramic elements that have been solidly bonded to each other by undergoing a sintering process together and which in their green state can be provided with a structure, wherein at least a part of the ceramic elements are structured.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Thomas Huetter, Melchior Zumbach
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Patent number: 7258482Abstract: In a thermoanalytical sensor with a substrate and a thermocouple arrangement that is formed at a measurement position on the substrate, an increase in sensitivity can be achieved by way of a special geometry of the thermocouple arrangement and/or the selection of the material for the substrate. In addition, a manufacturing method is proposed for the inventive sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Thomas Hütter, Bernd Danhamer, Urs Niedermann
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Publication number: 20070009647Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions exhibiting a defined Maximum Relaxation Force and Maximum Relaxation Stress. The pet food compositions exhibit prolonged chew time by the pet. In optional embodiments, the pet food compositions comprise one or more of water, humectant, a grain source, or a cross-linking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Thomas Huetter, Jeffrey Lang, Prasad Gopalkrishnan, Lee Randall
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Publication number: 20060256836Abstract: Substance analysis based upon observed reponse to excitation described herein. When a substance is subjected to an excitation and a response is observed, a relational evaluation is made based on the concept that the parameters of a mathematical model may be determined, which emulate the relationship between the excitation and the response, and that characteristic substance properties are subsequently determined/calculated from the time series of estimated values of the mathematical model.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Thomas Hütter, Christoph Heitz, Jürgen Schawe
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Publication number: 20060134183Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions exhibiting a defined Maximum Relaxation Force and Maximum Relaxation Stress. The pet food compositions exhibit prolonged chew time by the pet. In optional embodiments, the pet food compositions comprise one or more of water, humectant, a grain source, or a cross-linking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Thomas Huetter, Jeffrey Lang, Prasad Gopalkrishnan, Lee Randall, Marko Stojanovic, Edward Cox
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Patent number: 6935776Abstract: A sample holder for differential thermal analysis has a substrate with a planar surface provided with a sample position for a sample material and a reference position for reference material. The substrate allows heat flow between a heat source thermally coupled to the sample holder and the sample and reference positions. A first thermoelement arrangement in the area of the sample and reference positions is provided for supplying a thermoelectric signal corresponding to a differential between the temperatures at the sample and reference positions. First connectors are formed on the substrate for tapping the thermoelectric signal corresponding to the temperature differential. A second thermoelement arrangement provides a thermoelectric signal corresponding to an absolute temperature of the sample and reference positions. Second connectors are provided on the substrate for tapping the thermoelectric signal corresponding to the absolute temperature.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventor: Thomas Hütter
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Patent number: 6913383Abstract: A method and apparatus for thermally investigating a material by driving the material through a temperature profile composed of isothermal and non-isothermal segments is disclosed, which enable determination of a kinetic component in a measured heat flow signal caused by the exposure of the material to the temperature profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventors: Urs Jörimann, Thomas Hütter
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Publication number: 20050123585Abstract: Disclosed herein are a variety of embodiments of compositions and methods which are each adapted for use by a companion animal. In one embodiment, an edible composition comprising an amount of a soluble mineral component is disclosed, wherein the soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount is an effective amount for use as an oral medicament. In further embodiments, a phosphate component is included. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal foods or supplements. Further disclosed are methods selected from treating oral cavity tartar, oral cavity plaque, periodontal disease, gingivitis, breath odor and combinations thereof comprising orally administering a described composition to a companion animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Edward Cox, Douglas Dobrozsi, Thomas Huetter, Allan Lepine
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Patent number: 6880385Abstract: In a dynamic mechanical analysis, a test specimen is coupled to an excitation device by a holder device. An excitation force made up of a static pre-tensioning force component and a time-variable force component is applied to the test specimen, and a deformation of the test specimen is measured by one or more displacement sensors. In a test phase an excitation force is applied to the test specimen, while at least one decision parameter is determined. The decision parameter is indicative of a degree of slack in the coupling of the test specimen. Based on the comparison between the decision parameter and at least one reference value it is determined whether or not the test specimen is coupled to the excitation device in a completely slack-free state, so that any measured physical values will not be subjected to errors caused by an insufficient amount of the pre-tensioning force.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventors: Ulrich Esser, Thomas Hütter
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Patent number: 6583391Abstract: A method and apparatus for thermally analyzing a sample of a material by detecting a heat flow between the sample (7) and a heat source (1) and evaluating a functional relation between the measured heat flow (HF) and an associated temperature is based on controlling the heating power of the heat source (1) so as to cause the heat source to follow a temperature program (17) as a function of time superposed with a modulation (23) of the heating power.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventors: Urs Jörimann, Thomas Hütter
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Patent number: 6318890Abstract: A heat flow calorimeter comprises a single sample holder (5) in thermal contact with a heat source (1). A temperature difference over mutually spaced locations (11, 12) along a heat flow path between sample (23) and heat source (1) is measured. The measured signal (24, 25) is combined with a compensation signal from a signal source (34) to derive a compensated temperature difference signal representative of the net heat flow to sample (23), (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventors: Thomas Hütter, Urs Jörimann
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Patent number: 6146013Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing combined single differential thermal analysis and dynamic mechanical analysis of a sample relative to a reference, using either one reference measurement for a sequence of material measurements--whereby the reference can also be represented by an empty weighing pan--or by the use of a mathematical model which is so determined that it takes the real behavior of the thermal analytical apparatus into account. Reference temperature curves are generated relative to time of an empty furnace or a reference sample contained in the furnace, and temperature curves of a sample to be measured are taken at the exact same location in the furnace. The reference and sample temperature curves are compared to determine the temperature difference.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1998Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventors: Thomas Huetter, Urs Joerimann, Hans-Georg Wiedemann