Patents by Inventor Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann 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: 7165327Abstract: A method for arranging a valve element in an additional control valve device includes provides that, after a first position has been set, a valve plate is pushed onto the stem until the valve plate contacts the stop of a trapping magnet. The valve plate is then connected to the stem. This ensures that the fabrication tolerances are completely compensated by virtue of the first valve spring and the guiding of the valve element. After the second counter bearing has been secured in the guide, the holding of the first counter bearing in the previously determined first position is cancelled, which is then generally carried out by removing the tappet from the guide. After this has been done, the valve element automatically assumes a central position between the gantry magnet and the trapping magnet in the currentless state of the additional control valve device owing to the spring forces which then act.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Siemens AGInventors: Rajko Colic, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20060180479Abstract: The invention is directed at apparatus for high-speed acquisition of electrochemical measurements from multiple biochemical or microbiological samples comprising an array of electrodes; a voltage signal generator for the array of electrodes; and means for collecting electrochemical measurements from the electrodes; wherein when the electrodes are brought in contact with the multiple biochemical or microbiological samples, the voltage signal generator provides a voltage to each of the electrodes to produce the electrochemical measurements for the means for collecting to retrieve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Douglas Sparkes, Liam O'Hagan, Peter Ertl, Kirk Miller, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20060059685Abstract: A method for arranging a valve element in an additional control valve device includes provides that, after a first position has been set, a valve plate is pushed onto the stem until the valve plate contacts the stop of a trapping magnet. The valve plate is then connected to the stem. This ensures that the fabrication tolerances are completely compensated by virtue of the first valve spring and the guiding of the valve element. After the second counter bearing has been secured in the guide, the holding of the first counter bearing in the previously determined first position is cancelled, which is then generally carried out by removing the tappet from the guide. After this has been done, the valve element automatically assumes a central position between the gantry magnet and the trapping magnet in the currentless state of the additional control valve device owing to the spring forces which then act.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Rajko Colic, Thomas Mann
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Patent number: 6990873Abstract: The invention relates to an electromotive drive comprising an electric motor, having a driving pinion which meshes with a toothed wheel to form a first gear speed. A worm is connected to an output shaft of the toothed wheel in a fixed manner, enabling a worm wheel to be driven. The worm and the worm wheel form a second gear speed, and the shaft of the worm wheel forms the output shaft of the electromotive drive. The output shaft of the electromotive drive can be rotatably driven between a starting position and an end position. When the electric motor is not fed by a current, the output shaft of the toothed wheel can be rotatably driven by a pull-back spring in the rotational direction towards the starting position. The second gear speed is a non-self-locking gear speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Rennen, Thomas Mann
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Patent number: 6984788Abstract: A data transmission cable for connection to mobile devices, which has at least two insulated conductors (1, 2) twisted together into a pair. The pair is enclosed by an electric shield (7) over which a jacket (13) made of an insulating material is applied. To preserve the function of the cable even if it is subject to frequently alternating bending and torsional stresses, the two conductors (1, 2) insulated with a solid unfoamed material are twisted together with two first strands (4, 5) made of a foamed insulating material to form a core (S). The core (S) is enclosed by a foil (6) made of a foamed insulating material, and the shield (7) formed around the first foil (6) has at least one metal strip that is made of an electrically well-conducting material and is formed into a closed tubular sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: NexansInventors: Ferdinand Grögl, Thomas Mann
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Patent number: 6969048Abstract: The valve element is composed of a valve stem, at one of whose ends a valve head is arranged, said valve head being of concave design in the direction of the valve stem, having on the outside a continuous annular region and having at least two cutouts between the annular region and the central connection point for connecting to the valve stem which are closed off by at least one closure part.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rajko Colic, Thomas Hannewald, Thomas Mann, Herbert Severien
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Publication number: 20050151108Abstract: The valve element is composed of a valve stem (1), at one of whose ends a valve head (2) is arranged, said valve head being of concave design in the direction of the valve stem (1), having on the outside a continuous annular region (2a) and having at least two cutouts (2d) between the annular region (2a) and the central connection point (2c) for connecting to the valve stem (1) which are closed off by at least one closure part (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Rajko Colic, Thomas Hannewald, Thomas Mann, Herbert Severien
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Patent number: 6913241Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuating device with an electromotive rotary drive, via which an actuating element can be driven rotatably about an axis of rotation between a first end position and a second end position and can be acted upon out of the first end position by a spring. The electromotive actuating drive includes a reversing drive and the spring action upon the actuating element is effective between the first end position and an intermediate position. The spring action is ineffective between the intermediate position and the second end position. The intermediate position lies between the first end position and the second end position.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Eugen Bernarding, Rajko Colic, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20040245009Abstract: A data transmission cable for connection to mobile devices, which has at least two insulated conductors (1, 2) twisted together into a pair. The pair is enclosed by an electric shield (7) over which a jacket (13) made of an insulating material is applied. To preserve the function of the cable even if it is subject to frequently alternating bending and torsional stresses, the two conductors (1, 2) insulated with a solid unfoamed material are twisted together with two first strands (4, 5) made of a foamed insulating material to form a core (S). The core (S) is enclosed by a foil (6) made of a foamed insulating material, and the shield (7) formed around the first foil (6) has at least one metal strip that is made of an electrically well-conducting material and is formed into a closed tubular sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: NEXANSInventors: Ferdinand Grogl, Thomas Mann
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Patent number: 6825419Abstract: An electrical cable (K) has at least two strands (1) consisting of insulated conductors (2) stranded together. Insulation on the strands (1) consists of an inner layer in contact with the conductor, and which is softer than an outer layer. The strands (1) are surrounded by an inner sheathing (6). The cable (K) also has an electric shield (7) and an outer sheathing (8). A separator layer (5) is between the strands (1) and the inner sheathing (6), consisting of an inner layer (6a, 6b) fixedly joined together with an outer layer (6b). The inner layer (6a) facing the strands (1) is softer than the outer layer (6b), having an approximately circular peripheral surface and in firm contact with the separator layer (5) or the strands (1). The electric shield (7) consists of at least one essentially closed tubular metallic layer and a stranded layer and/or braiding of metallic wires in contact with the metallic layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: NexansInventors: Ferdinand Grögl, Andreas Rietz, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20040129102Abstract: The invention relates to an electromotive drive comprising an electric motor, having a driving pinion which meshes with a toothed wheel to form a first gear speed. A worm is connected to an output shaft of the toothed wheel in a fixed manner, enabling a worm wheel to be driven. The worm and the worm wheel form a second gear speed, and the shaft of the worm wheel forms the output shaft of the electromotive drive. The output shaft of the electromotive drive can be rotatably driven between a starting position and an end position. When the electric motor is not fed by a current, the output shaft of the toothed wheel can be rotatably driven by a pull-back spring in the rotational direction towards the starting position. The second gear speed is a non-self-locking gear speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: SIEMENS AGInventors: Michael Rennen, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20040094102Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuating device with an electromotive rotary drive, via which an actuating element can be driven rotatably about an axis of rotation between a first end position and a second end position and can be acted upon out of the first end position by a spring. The electromotive actuating drive includes a reversing drive and the spring action upon the actuating element is effective between the first end position and an intermediate position. The spring action is ineffective between the intermediate position and the second end position. The intermediate position lies between the first end position and the second end position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Eugen Bernarding, Rajko Colic, Thomas Mann
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Patent number: 6720498Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical line (L) having at least one electrical conductor (1) enclosed by temperature-resistant insulation (2) which ensures the functionality of the line (1) in case of fire. To minimize the fire load of the line (1), the insulation (2) comprises at least one multifilament thread (3) made of glass which is wound around the conductor (1) and whose windings are contiguous so as to create a completely closed sleeve (4) for the conductor (1). A thin protective layer (5) of a halogen-free, temperature-resistant insulation material is applied all over the sleeve (4).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: NexansInventors: Ferdinand Grögl, Uwe Marx, Joachim Uttinger, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20040050582Abstract: An electrical cable (K) has at least two strands (1) consisting of insulated conductors (2) stranded together. Insulation on the strands (1) consists of an inner layer in contact with the conductor, and which is softer than an outer layer. The strands (1) are surrounded by an inner sheathing (6). The cable (K) also has an electric shield (7) and an outer sheathing (8). A separator layer (5) is between the strands (1) and the inner sheathing (6), consisting of an inner layer (6a, 6b) fixedly joined together with an outer layer (6b). The inner layer (6a) facing the strands (1) is softer than the outer layer (6b), having an approximately circular peripheral surface and in firm contact with the separator layer (5) or the strands (1). The electric shield (7) consists of at least one essentially closed tubular metallic layer and a stranded layer and/or braiding of metallic wires in contact with the metallic layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: NEXANSInventors: Ferdinand Grogl, Andreas Rietz, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20040025628Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover unit which includes a cover made of an aluminum alloy. The cover has a wall thickness of 1 to 2 mm and has at least one hollow pin on one side as well as an aperture. A plate-shaped plastic part provided with holes and a plug which projects through the aperture and is connected to the cover via at least one hollow pin. When attached, the plastic part holes engage the hollow pin(s) and the pin(s) are deformed so as to ensure a secure attachment. The invention also relates to a method of making the cover unit described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Thomas Mann, Rajko Colic
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Publication number: 20040025609Abstract: An electromechanical drive mechanism is disclosed and includes a driving electromotor provided with a rotatable driving first axis, and mechanical transmission driven by the rotatable driving first axis, for through converting a first rotary movement of the rotatable driving first axis into a second rotary or linear movement of an actuator member driving a mechanical actuator along a range of actuator positions. The drive mechanism is furthermore provided with an forceback facility for effecting a return force on the drive mechanism towards a fallback position. The drive mechanism is furthermore mounted in a housing facility. In particular, the drive mechanism has the forceback facility operated in a mechanical manner and includes a return spring that is arranged for effecting a rotary return force on a rotatable axis that forms part of the mechanical transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Thomas Mann, Rajko Colic
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Publication number: 20030198341Abstract: An integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and metallic loop testing (MLT) card provides lifeline telephone service with multiple channel data service. The integrated card can be piggybacked with an ADSL card to provide a single package of POTS, MLT, and ADSL services.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Smith, Richard Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20030141098Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical line (L) having at least one electrical conductor (1) enclosed by temperature-resistant insulation (2) which ensures the functionality of the line (1) in case of fire. To minimize the fire load of the line (1), the insulation (2) comprises at least one multifilament thread (3) made of glass which is wound around the conductor (1) and whose windings are contiguous so as to create a completely closed sleeve (4) for the conductor (1). A thin protective layer (5) of a halogen-free, temperature-resistant insulation material is applied all over the sleeve (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: NEXANSInventors: Ferdinand Grogl, Uwe Marx, Joachim Uttinger, Thomas Mann
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Publication number: 20030121694Abstract: A flexible electric cable, in particular a robotic cable, having a core and a sheathing surrounding the core made of plastic. The core contains at least one energy line or power line (1), at least one line (2, 3) for transmitting high-frequency signals, at least one line for transmitting low-frequency signals, or a control line (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Applicant: NEXANSInventors: Ferdinand Grogl, Thomas Mann
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Patent number: 6525271Abstract: A flexible electrical cable is formed of a cable core made of a plurality of insulated conductors (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) that are stranded together, an inner sheath (13) that fills up the interstices between strands, a wrapping (14) resting on the inner sheath (13), armor braiding (15) with a 30%-80% optical coverage, and a plastic outer sheath (16) penetrating the interstices between the braiding (15).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: NexansInventors: Ferdinand Groegl, Thomas Mann