Patents by Inventor Thomas KNOPP

Thomas KNOPP 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).

  • Patent number: 11674569
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toothed belt (10a, 10b) with two mutually oppositely arranged running surfaces (2, 4), wherein, on the running surfaces (2, 4), there are arranged toothings (12, 14) arranged obliquely with respect to the axial direction (X), wherein the obliquity is defined in each case by helix angles (16, 18) between the axial direction (X) and the direction of the tooth flanks of the respective toothings (12, 14). It is provided that the helix angle (16) of the first toothing (12) is oriented oppositely to the helix angle (18) of the second toothing (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Konya, Thomas Melz, Peter Marx, Mirko Traue, Thomas Knopp, Ernst Wilske, Eberhard Rulf
  • Patent number: 11459030
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for measuring a torque in a force-feedback actuator for a steer-by-wire steering system has a housing element, a control unit, a drive apparatus, and a transmission apparatus to be coupled to a steering device. At least one motion sensor detects a motion of the transmission apparatus relative to the housing element and provide a motion signal resulting from the motion to the control unit. The transmission apparatus is coupled to the housing element by way of at least one reset-reversible adjusting device which has at least one mechanical property. A torque of the transmission apparatus, and thus of a connectable steering device, may be ascertained by the control unit using the at least one mechanical property, which has at least one changing state value during the movement of the transmission apparatus, in combination with the motion signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christopher Kreis, Thomas Knopp, Peter Marx, Mirko Przybylski, Ernst Wilske
  • Patent number: 11407444
    Abstract: An electromechanical motor vehicle steering system includes a steering column, a steering rack, a steering pinion that couples the steering column to the steering rack, and an electric drive device with an electric motor and a worm wheel arranged on the steering pinion. The steering rack is arranged between the worm wheel of the electric drive device and the steering column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Knopp, Joachim Thies, Klaas-Simon Jenke
  • Patent number: 11408731
    Abstract: A work cycle detection and control system includes an angle detector that detects an angular position of an implement, operably coupled to a mobile machine, relative to a base of the mobile machine. The system also includes a range detector that detects a degree range of rotation, about the base, in which the angular position of the implement is located. Work cycle logic identifies a particular work cycle, from a plurality of different work cycles, that the mobile machine is performing, based on the degree range. An action signal generator generates an action signal, based on the particular work cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Flood, Alek D. Jerauld, Thomas A. Knopp, Robert A. Hamilton, William K. Borrenpohl
  • Publication number: 20210131535
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toothed belt (10a, 10b) with two mutually oppositely arranged running surfaces (2, 4), wherein, on the running surfaces (2, 4), there are arranged toothings (12, 14) arranged obliquely with respect to the axial direction (X), wherein the obliquity is defined in each case by helix angles (16, 18) between the axial direction (X) and the direction of the tooth flanks of the respective toothings (12, 14). It is provided that the helix angle (16) of the first toothing (12) is oriented oppositely to the helix angle (18) of the second toothing (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Konya, Thomas Melz, Peter Marx, Mirko Traue, Thomas Knopp, Ernst Wilske, Eberhard Rulf
  • Publication number: 20200198691
    Abstract: An electromechanical motor vehicle steering system includes a steering column, a steering rack, a steering pinion that couples the steering column to the steering rack, and an electric drive device with an electric motor and a worm wheel arranged on the steering pinion. The steering rack is arranged between the worm wheel of the electric drive device and the steering column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: THOMAS KNOPP, JOACHIM THIES, KLAAS-SIMON JENKE
  • Publication number: 20200070880
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for measuring a torque in a force-feedback actuator for a steer-by-wire steering system has a housing element, a control unit, a drive apparatus, and a transmission apparatus to be coupled to a steering device. At least one motion sensor detects a motion of the transmission apparatus relative to the housing element and provide a motion signal resulting from the motion to the control unit. The transmission apparatus is coupled to the housing element by way of at least one reset-reversible adjusting device which has at least one mechanical property. A torque of the transmission apparatus, and thus of a connectable steering device, may be ascertained by the control unit using the at least one mechanical property, which has at least one changing state value during the movement of the transmission apparatus, in combination with the motion signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER KREIS, THOMAS KNOPP, PETER MARX, MIRKO PRZYBYLSKI, ERNST WILSKE
  • Publication number: 20190331481
    Abstract: A work cycle detection and control system includes an angle detector that detects an angular position of an implement, operably coupled to a mobile machine, relative to a base of the mobile machine. The system also includes a range detector that detects a degree range of rotation, about the base, in which the angular position of the implement is located. Work cycle logic identifies a particular work cycle, from a plurality of different work cycles, that the mobile machine is performing, based on the degree range. An action signal generator generates an action signal, based on the particular work cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew J. FLOOD, Alek D. JERAULD, Thomas A. Knopp, Robert A. HAMILTON, William K. BORRENPOHL
  • Patent number: 10443890
    Abstract: A water heater includes a thermally isolating preheater using a phase change material for increased efficiency. Cold water passes through the preheater and is heated using the phase change material therein. Due to the preheater, heated water is supplied to the water contained in the water heater storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Thomas Knopp
  • Publication number: 20180296463
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal care cleansing composition, and also provides a pre-mix and a process for preparing personal care compositions that can be presented in liquid, semi-solid or solid forms. The composition of the invention comprises a unique combination of cleansing and soothing agents, and produces an improved and long-lasting cleansing sensory experience. In a an embodiment aimed for oral care, there is provided an alcohol-free mouthwash composition particularly useful for cavity prevention and treatment as well as white spots prevention for a subject wearing braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Honorio Obias, Daniel Hekman, Shane Smith, Thomas Knopp, Sherry McGraw, Charisse Winecki
  • Publication number: 20170205114
    Abstract: A water heater includes a thermally isolating preheater using a phase change material for increased efficiency. Cold water passes through the preheater and is heated using the phase change material therein. Due to the preheater, heated water is supplied to the water contained in the water heater storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Thomas KNOPP
  • Publication number: 20150164778
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal care cleansing composition, and also provides a pre-mix and a process for preparing personal care compositions that can be presented in liquid, semi-solid or solid forms. The composition of the invention comprises a unique combination of cleansing and soothing agents, and produces an improved and long-lasting cleansing sensory experience. In a an embodiment aimed for oral care, there is provided an alcohol-free mouthwash composition particularly useful for cavity prevention and treatment as well as white spots prevention for a subject wearing braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Honorio OBIAS, Daniel HEKMAN, Shane SMITH, Thomas KNOPP, Sherry McGRAW, Charisse WINECKI
  • Publication number: 20140250654
    Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard L. FOREST, Joshua J. STEPHENS, Bobby G. MARTIN, Thomas A. KNOPP
  • Patent number: 8430450
    Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Joshua J. Stephens, Bobby G. Martin, Thomas A. Knopp, Richard L. Forest
  • Publication number: 20110133513
    Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Joshua J. Stephens, Bobby G. Martin, Thomas A. Knopp, Richard L. Forest
  • Patent number: D1021969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Kaitlin S. Pohren, Brian J. Zimmer, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Stephen A. Lovas, Justin R. Klock, Thomas A. Knopp, Gary Artingstall
  • Patent number: D1021970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Kaitlin S. Pohren, Brian J. Zimmer, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Stephen A. Lovas, Justin R. Klock, Thomas A. Knopp, Gary Artingstall