Patents by Inventor Thomas Kern

Thomas Kern 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: 20240126640
    Abstract: A method for storing data bits in memory cells, in which the data bits have at least one byte-filling bit, where at least one predefined functionality for a subset of the data bits is coded in the at least one byte-filling bit, and in which the data bits are stored in the memory cells. A method for reading data bits from memory cells, in which the data bits have at least one byte-filling bit, where at least one predefined functionality for a subset of the data bits is coded in the at least one byte-filling bit, and in which the data bits are read from the memory cells based on the coded predefined functionality. Corresponding apparatuses and memories are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Thomas Rabenalt, Michael Goessel
  • Patent number: 11958155
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a handheld work apparatus having a work tool. The work apparatus defines a longitudinal plane and includes a handle having a longitudinal axis. The blocking lever is mounted so as to be pivotable about a rotational axis. The blocking lever blocks the actuating lever in a blocking or disable position and enables the actuating lever for actuation in at least one operating enable position. In the direction of view perpendicular to the longitudinal plane, the longitudinal axis of the handle and the rotational axis of the blocking lever conjointly define an angle (?). The angle (?) lies in a range of from 10° to 60°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Felix Oberhofer, Marcus Jenke, Franziska Kern, Thomas Maier, Verena Mann, Lars Bathke, Roland Mandel, Benedikt Posner
  • Patent number: 11946375
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a rock anchor with condition monitoring for determining tensions or deformations in form of a conductor trace which is applied on an anchor body, whose electrical resistance changes proportionally with respect to the tension/deformation. The conductor trace may consist of an electrically conductive ink which is directly applied on the anchor body by a printing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: MONTANUNIVERSITÄT LEOBEN
    Inventors: Susanne Feiel, Wolfgang Kern, Thomas Griesser, Peter Moser
  • Patent number: 11892906
    Abstract: A method for storing data bits in memory cells, in which the data bits have at least one byte-filling bit, where at least one predefined functionality for a subset of the data bits is coded in the at least one byte-filling bit, and in which the data bits are stored in the memory cells. A method for reading data bits from memory cells, in which the data bits have at least one byte-filling bit, where at least one predefined functionality for a subset of the data bits is coded in the at least one byte-filling bit, and in which the data bits are read from the memory cells based on the coded predefined functionality. Corresponding apparatuses and memories are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Thomas Rabenalt, Michael Goessel
  • Patent number: 11861184
    Abstract: A method for determining a resultant data word when accessing memory cells includes reading a set of memory cells, and determining first and second data words therefrom. Each memory cell is assigned a component of the first and second data words. The first and second data words for the respective memory cell assume a first value if a first comparison with a first reference value and a second comparison with a second reference value show that the two reference values are greater and assume a second value if the first comparison with the first reference value and the second comparison with the second reference value show that the two reference values are smaller. The first and second data words assume at least one third value if neither condition is satisfied. The resultant data word is determined based on the first or second data words. A corresponding device is also proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Michael Goessel
  • Patent number: 11808427
    Abstract: An optical system for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein the system includes at least two optical elements, including a light coupling area, a light decoupling area, a lateral surface which delimits the optical element and has an optically effective aperture edge for forming a bright/dark boundary in a far-field light distribution producible with the optical system. The system includes at least two anterior optics, wherein an anterior optic is associated with each optical element. The first anterior optic and first optical element are configured to produce a first far-field light distribution, wherein the second anterior optic and second optical element are configured to produce a second far-field light distribution, which lies below the bright/dark boundary of the first far-field light distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: ZKW Group GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Schager, Thomas Edletzberger, Thomas Kern, Manuel Fahrngruber, Daniel Mader, Jürgen Wachsenegger, Patrick Wippel
  • Publication number: 20230286943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are IL-17A modulators. The compounds have the structural Formula I defined herein. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with modulation of IL-17A activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Barrie Phillip MARTIN, Jan-Christoph WESTERMANN, Oliver Thomas KERN, Arthur Jonathan HOLMES, Angus MORRISON, Michael KICZUN, Mounir AL MASRI, Alasdair SMITH, Anthony HUXLEY
  • Publication number: 20230267999
    Abstract: A memory device is provided. The memory device comprises at least one non-volatile memory cell, a write circuit configured to write to the at least one memory cell, and a read circuit configured to read from the at least one memory cell, wherein the memory device is configured to be operable in a test operating mode, in which at least one test path can be tested, and wherein the test path comprises at least a portion of the write circuit and at least a portion of the read circuit, and bypasses the at least one memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Sebastian Kiesel
  • Publication number: 20230267039
    Abstract: A solution is proposed for error processing, wherein n byte error positions of n byte errors are predefined (where n is a positive integer), wherein this involves determining whether there is a further byte error position on the basis of the n byte error positions and on the basis of n + 1 error syndrome components of a first error code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Michael Goessel, Alexander Klockmann, Thomas Rabenalt
  • Patent number: 11722153
    Abstract: Processing of a bit sequence is proposed, wherein (i) a first partial error syndrome s1 of an error syndrome and a second partial error syndrome s2 of the error syndrome are determined for the bit sequence, (ii) a first comparison value is determined on the basis of a bit position and the first partial error syndrome, (iii) a second comparison value is determined on the basis of the bit position and the second partial error syndrome, and (iv) the bit position is corrected should a comparison of the first comparison value with the second comparison value assume a specified value and otherwise the bit position is not corrected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Michael Goessel, Thomas Rabenalt
  • Patent number: 11713607
    Abstract: A centering device for centering a sliding door or window, including a rail; a moving member configured to be movable along the rail; and a plurality of centering rollers fixed to one of the rail and the moving member and spaced along a length thereof corresponding to a direction of movement of the door or window along the rail, the centering rollers abutting against an other of the rail and the moving member to laterally center the moving member with respect to the rail. The centering device can be implemented in a sill, header and jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: GOLDBRECHT LLC
    Inventors: Marcel Fontijn, Thomas Kern
  • Publication number: 20230227427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are IL-17A modulators. The compounds have the structural Formula I defined herein. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with modulation of IL-17A activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Barrie Phillip MARTIN, Jan-Christoph WESTERMANN, Oliver Thomas KERN, Arthur Jonathan HOLMES, Bohdan WASZKOWYCZ, Angus MORRISON, Michael KICZUN, Mounir AL MASRI, Alasdair SMITH, Anthony HUXLEY
  • Publication number: 20230204175
    Abstract: An optical system for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein the system includes at least two optical elements, including a light coupling area, a light decoupling area, a lateral surface which delimits the optical element and which has an optically effective aperture edge for forming a bright/dark boundary in a far-field light distribution producible with the optical system. The optical system includes at least two anterior optics, wherein an anterior optic is associated with each optical element, wherein a first anterior optic is configured to direct light beams along a first coupling direction onto the light coupling area of the optical element associated with it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander SCHAGER, Thomas EDLETZBERGER, Thomas KERN, Manuel FAHRNGRUBER, Daniel MADER, Jürgen WACHSENEGGER, Patrick WIPPEL
  • Publication number: 20230194329
    Abstract: A conveyor belt scales for transporting goods includes: a feed belt; a weighing belt; and a removal belt. The weighing belt is supported on a load cell that detects a weight of the goods transported by the weighing belt. The conveyor belt scales further has a metal detector, which includes a transmitter coil and a receiver coil. The transmitter coil and the receiver coil are each a planar coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas Kern
  • Publication number: 20230150301
    Abstract: A sound attenuation device for vehicle wheels, in particular for wheels of rail vehicles, includes a ring assembly having at least one open first ring and one open second ring, between which a viscoelastic first layer or an open elastic ring is arranged, wherein at least the first ring is clampable in a recess in a wheel body of a wheel having the wheel body, wherein in order to create advantageous construction conditions, a closure piece is connected to the ring assembly, where the closure piece is arranged in an opening between a first end of the ring assembly and a second end of the ring assembly, such that the ring assembly is secured mechanically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas KERN, Gerald SCHLEINZER
  • Patent number: 11650877
    Abstract: A method for detecting an address error when reading a bitstream from a memory is proposed, wherein a check is carried out as to whether the bitstream in conjunction with the present read address is a code word of an error code and wherein, should the bitstream in conjunction with the present read address not be a code word of the error code, an address error is subsequently detected provided the error code does not correct an error correctable thereby. Accordingly, an apparatus, a system and a computer program product are specified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Klaus Oberlaender, Christian Badack, Michael Goessel
  • Publication number: 20230095070
    Abstract: A method for determining a resultant data word when accessing memory cells includes reading a set of memory cells, and determining first and second data words therefrom. Each memory cell is assigned a component of the first and second data words. The first and second data words for the respective memory cell assume a first value if a first comparison with a first reference value and a second comparison with a second reference value show that the two reference values are greater and assume a second value if the first comparison with the first reference value and the second comparison with the second reference value show that the two reference values are smaller. The first and second data words assume at least one third value if niether condition is satisfied. The resultant data word is determined based on the first or second data words. A corresponding device is also proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Michael Goessel
  • Publication number: 20230091457
    Abstract: An approach for correcting at least one byte error in a binary sequence is proposed, the binary sequence comprising a plurality of bytes and being a code word of an error code in the error-free case. The approach comprises the steps of: (i) determining at least one byte error position signal which specifies whether or not a byte of the binary sequence is erroneous, (ii) determining at least one byte error correction value, based on which an erroneous byte position identified by means of the byte error position signal is correctable, the at least one byte error correction value being determined by virtue of a first value and a second value being determined for each of at least two byte positions based on a coefficient of the locator polynomial, and (iii) correcting the at least one byte error based on the at least one byte error correction value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Thomas Rabenalt, Michael Goessel
  • Publication number: 20220406375
    Abstract: In a method for accessing memory cells, a first read operation is performed on a first memory cell to read a first data value from the first memory cell. During the first read operation, a first variable current source provides a first assessment current having a first current level to a first bitline coupled to the first memory cell. A second read operation is performed on the first memory cell to read a second data value from the first memory cell. During the second read operation, the first variable current source manipulates the first current level to provide a second current level to the first bitline. A difference between the first current level and the second current level is based on whether the first data value that was read during the first read operation was a first data state or a second data state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Kern, Sebastian Kiesel
  • Publication number: 20220399596
    Abstract: A battery housing part (11) for a battery housing (10) of a battery module (30) for accommodating battery cells, having a cooling channel (12) with a cooling channel bottom (13), a cooling channel wall (14) for delimiting the cooling channel (12), and flow-disturbing elements (15) for disturbing a coolant flow in the cooling channel (12), the flow-disturbing elements (15) projecting in a height direction (21) in a projection-like manner from the cooling channel bottom (13), and a part of the flow-disturbing elements (15) being designed in the form of normal elements (15a) and another part of the flow-disturbing elements (15) being designed in the form of supporting elements (15b), the supporting elements (15b) being designed to be higher in the height direction (21) than the normal elements (15a) in order to support a covering means (19) covering the cooling channel (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Markus Schmitt, Ralph Glemser, Silvio Grund, Thomas Kern