Patents by Inventor Thomas Rauber

Thomas Rauber 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).

  • Control method for a dual-clutch transmission
    Patent number: 10563711
    Abstract: A method for operating a dual-clutch transmission with two clutches. During realization of a ratio, a first clutch is closed and a second clutch is open. During a ratio change, the first clutch is opened and the second clutch is closed. During a ratio change within short operating times, a target actuating pressure of the clutch for engagement is set to a fast-charging pressure level and subsequently adjusted to a closing pressure level, while a target actuating pressure of the clutch for disengagement is adjusted to an opening pressure level before setting the closing pressure level of the clutch for engagement. At least during a ratio change, an actual actuating pressure of the clutch for engagement is monitored and the target actuating pressure of the clutch for disengagement is adjusted to the opening pressure level if the actual actuating pressure of the clutch for engagement exceeds a pressure threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Markus Terwart, Thomas Rauber, Thomas John
  • Method for operating a dual-clutch transmission having a dual-clutch system comprising two clutches
    Publication number: 20180051757
    Abstract: A method for operating a dual-clutch transmission with two clutches. During realization of a ratio, a first clutch is closed and a second clutch is open. During a ratio change, the first clutch is opened and the second clutch is closed. During a ratio change within short operating times, a target actuating pressure of the clutch for engagement is set to a fast-charging pressure level and subsequently adjusted to a closing pressure level, while a target actuating pressure of the clutch for disengagement is adjusted to an opening pressure level before setting the closing pressure level of the clutch for engagement. At least during a ratio change, an actual actuating pressure of the clutch for engagement is monitored and the target actuating pressure of the clutch for disengagement is adjusted to the opening pressure level if the actual actuating pressure of the clutch for engagement exceeds a pressure threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Markus Terwart, Thomas Rauber, Thomas John
  • Rotating ladle and rotating spatula
    Publication number: 20050264017
    Abstract: We have always had spatulas and ladles. They were simple in structure. My invention allows the user to handle the ladle and spatula with greater control, less effort and greater efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Rauber
  • Eze Ladle and Eze Spatula
    Publication number: 20050115077
    Abstract: We have always had spatulas and ladles. They were simple in structure. My invention allows the user to handle the ladle and spatula with greater control, less effort and greater efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Rauber