Patents by Inventor Thomas Rupp
Thomas Rupp 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: 11933500Abstract: A hob comprises a hob plate, heating devices therebelow and a flat, two-dimensional carrier plate for the heating devices which runs parallel to the hob plate and has an upper face, said carrier plate bearing the heating devices on said upper face and fixedly holding said heating devices in position. Holding means are provided on the upper face of the carrier plate for each heating device. Each heating device has at least one laterally protruding holding tab, wherein each holding tab has latching means and the holding means have counter latching means for a latching connection with these latching means. The latching connection has clearance in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the carrier plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: E.G.O. ELEKTRO-GERAETEBAU GMBHInventors: Thomas Foeller, Konstantin Freis, Michael Rupp
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Publication number: 20230395539Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a wiring metal layer structure; forming a dielectric layer structure arranged directly on the wiring metal layer structure; and forming a bonding pad metal layer structure arranged, at least partially, directly on the dielectric layer structure, wherein a layer thickness of the dielectric layer structure ranges from 1% to 30% of a layer thickness of the wiring metal layer structure, wherein the wiring metal layer structure and the bonding pad metal structure are electrically connected through openings in the dielectric layer structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Evelyn Napetschnig, Jens Brandenburg, Christoffer Erbert, Joachim Hirschler, Oliver Humbel, Thomas Rupp, Carsten Schaeffer, Julia Zischang
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Patent number: 11764176Abstract: A semiconductor device is proposed. The semiconductor device includes a wiring metal layer structure. The semiconductor device further includes a dielectric layer structure arranged directly on the wiring metal layer structure. The semiconductor device further includes a bonding pad metal layer structure arranged, at least partly, directly on the dielectric layer structure. A layer thickness of the dielectric layer structure ranges from 1% to 30% of a layer thickness of the wiring metal layer structure. The wiring metal layer structure and the bonding pad metal structure are electrically connected through openings in the dielectric layer structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Evelyn Napetschnig, Jens Brandenburg, Christoffer Erbert, Joachim Hirschler, Oliver Humbel, Thomas Rupp, Carsten Schaeffer, Julia Zischang
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Publication number: 20230044384Abstract: A modular control unit (100) is adaptable, in terms of interface functions, for an electric motor selected from a predetermined number i of electric motors, in particular electric motors of the same power class. The control unit (100) has at least two printed circuit boards (L1, L2), selected from a set of N different printed circuit boards (L1, L2, . . . , LN). Interface functions, electrical components, electronic components or control units for the operation of the electric motor are located on the printed circuit boards.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Martin BÜRKERT, Günter HAAS, Thomas RUPP, Daniel KÖNIG, Andreas BADER
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Publication number: 20220415754Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cooling element, including: providing at least one first metal layer and at least one second metal layer, oxidizing the at least one first metal layer and/or the at least one second metal layer, structuring the at least one first metal layer and/or the at least one second metal layer to form at least one recess, joining the at least one first metal layer and the at least one second metal layer to form the cooling element, wherein, in the joined state, at least a partial section of a cooling channel in the cooling element is formed by the recess in the at least one first metal layer and/or the at least one second metal layer, and wherein, prior to the joining, an inner side of the recess is provided at least in sections free of an oxidized surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Ralf Lechner, Thomas Rupp
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Publication number: 20220351708Abstract: An arrangement for the conversion of at least one detected force from the movement of a sensing unit into an auditory signal. The arrangement includes at least one sensor for generating a force signal from the at least one detected force. A processing unit is configured for converting the force signal into a digital auditory signal. An output unit for converting the digital auditory signal into an auditory signal is further included wherein the digital auditory signal includes in formation of acceleration, strength and duration of a single detected force. The present method is used for converting at least one detected force affecting an object into auditory signal, as well as the use of an arrangement according to the present invention for various entertainment and/or therapeutic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Roger NAUER, Thomas Rupp, Rolf Hellat, Markus Schaub
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Publication number: 20220340904Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for the production of a catalytically active DNA molecule resulting in a significantly decreased amount of impurities in the catalytically active DNA molecule, to a catalytically active DNA molecule obtainable by such method and a pharmaceutical composition comprising such catalytically active DNA molecule as well as their use in a method for the prevention and/or treatment of a GATA-3-driven disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Thomas RUPP
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Patent number: 11393437Abstract: An arrangement for the conversion of at least one detected force from the movement of a sensing unit into an auditory signal. The arrangement includes at least one sensor for generating a force signal from the at least one detected force. A processing unit is configured for converting the force signal into a digital auditory signal. An output unit for converting the digital auditory signal into an auditory signal is further included wherein the digital auditory signal includes in formation of acceleration, strength and duration of a single detected force. The present method is used for converting at least one detected force affecting an object into auditory signal, as well as the use of an arrangement according to the present invention for various entertainment and/or therapeutic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: MICTIC AGInventors: Roger Nauer, Thomas Rupp, Rolf Hellat, Markus Schaub
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Publication number: 20220220599Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the wear resistance of a metal screen cloth made of wire, the method comprising treating a surface of a metal screen cloth by means of a thermochemical surface layer method for increasing the surface hardness and the wear resistance of metals, wherein the thermochemical surface layer method changes the structural conditions of the treated metal to a predetermined depth of penetration, wherein a hard surface layer is formed in the metal surface. A corresponding device and a screen cloth and a screen panel with increased wear resistance are also part of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Mathias Trojosky, Thomas Rupp, Matthias Lenz, Bernhard Wacker
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Patent number: 11329126Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a superjunction semiconductor device includes implanting first ions into a first region of a first epitaxial layer using a first implanting apparatus and nominal implant conditions to produce a first region in the first epitaxial layer comprising the first ions and a first implant characteristic and implanting second ions into a second region of the first epitaxial layer, the second region being laterally spaced apart from the first region, using second nominal implanting conditions estimated to produce a second region in the first epitaxial layer having the second ions and a second implant characteristic that lies within an acceptable maximum difference of the first implant characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Infineon Technologies Austria AGInventors: Armin Tilke, Hans Weber, Christian Fachmann, Roman Knoefler, Gabor Mezoesi, Manfred Pippan, Thomas Rupp, Michael Treu, Armin Willmeroth
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Publication number: 20220059477Abstract: A semiconductor device is proposed. The semiconductor device includes a wiring metal layer structure. The semiconductor device further includes a dielectric layer structure arranged directly on the wiring metal layer structure. The semiconductor device further includes a bonding pad metal layer structure arranged, at least partly, directly on the dielectric layer structure. A layer thickness of the dielectric layer structure ranges from 1% to 30% of a layer thickness of the wiring metal layer structure. The wiring metal layer structure and the bonding pad metal structure are electrically connected through openings in the dielectric layer structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Evelyn Napetschnig, Jens Brandenburg, Christoffer Erbert, Joachim Hirschler, Oliver Humbel, Thomas Rupp, Carsten Schaeffer, Julia Zischang
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Patent number: 11179599Abstract: A device for acclimatising at altitude comprising a breathing mask defining a confined air space when it is placed on the face of a user. The mask comprising a suction valve to let the surrounding air enter inside the confined space when breathing in; an expiration valve to let air exit with a determined resistance, so as to create an overpressurisation of air in the confined space, when breathing out; and a sensor to establish information about the pressure of the confined space behind. The acclimatisation device in addition comprises a unit for processing the pressure information configured to establish a breathing characteristic of the user and compare it to at least one target value, in view of recommending to them an adjustment of the breathing mode thereof. A method for functioning this device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignees: UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES, CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE GRENOBLE, INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MÉDICALE, UNIVERSITE DE CHAMBERY-UNIVERSITE SAVOIE MONT BLANCInventors: Samuel Verges, Bernard Wuyam, Thomas Rupp
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Publication number: 20190355335Abstract: An arrangement for the conversion of at least one detected force from the movement of a sensing unit into an auditory signal. The arrangement includes at least one sensor for generating a force signal from the at least one detected force. A processing unit is configured for converting the force signal into a digital auditory signal. An output unit for converting the digital auditory signal into an auditory signal is further included wherein the digital auditory signal includes in formation of acceleration, strength and duration of a single detected force. The present method is used for converting at least one detected force affecting an object into auditory signal, as well as the use of an arrangement according to the present invention for various entertainment and/or therapeutic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: MIOTIC AGInventors: Roger NAUER, Thomas RUPP, Rolf HELLAT, Markus SCHAUB
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Publication number: 20190060707Abstract: A device for acclimatising at altitude comprising a breathing mask defining a confined air space when it is placed on the face of a user. The mask comprising a suction valve to let the surrounding air enter inside the confined space when breathing in; an expiration valve to let air exit with a determined resistance, so as to create an overpressurisation of air in the confined space, when breathing out; and a sensor to establish information about the pressure of the confined space behind. The acclimatisation device in addition comprises a unit for processing the pressure information configured to establish a breathing characteristic of the user and compare it to at least one target value, in view of recommending to them an adjustment of the breathing mode thereof. A method for functioning this device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Samuel VERGES, Bernard WUYAM, Thomas RUPP
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Publication number: 20180374919Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a superjunction semiconductor device includes implanting first ions into a first region of a first epitaxial layer using a first implanting apparatus and nominal implant conditions to produce a first region in the first epitaxial layer comprising the first ions and a first implant characteristic and implanting second ions into a second region of the first epitaxial layer, the second region being laterally spaced apart from the first region, using second nominal implanting conditions estimated to produce a second region in the first epitaxial layer having the second ions and a second implant characteristic that lies within an acceptable maximum difference of the first implant characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Armin Tilke, Hans Weber, Christian Fachmann, Roman Knoefler, Gabor Mezoesi, Manfred Pippan, Thomas Rupp, Michael Treu, Armin Willmeroth
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Patent number: 10118589Abstract: The invention relates to a belt retractor for a safety belt, having: a belt reel (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for winding up the safety belt; a locking base (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) which during normal operation is conjointly rotated with the belt reel and the rotary motion of which upon abrupt belt extraction is locked by means of a locking mechanism; and a belt force limiting installation which upon locking of the locking base permits relative rotation between the belt reel and the locking base. It is provided according to the invention that the belt retractor has a deactivation installation which after a predefined maximum relative rotary angle between the locking base and the belt reel blocks the relative rotation which is permitted between the belt reel and the locking base by the belt force limiting installation and, on account thereof, deactivates the belt force limiting installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS GERMANY GMBHInventors: Hermann Hasse, Robert Fleischmann, Joachim Nuesseler, Peter Baumgartner, Thomas Schwer, Armin Toth, Dirk Buchlaub, Jochen Lang, Thomas Rupp
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Patent number: 9725054Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a component (12), in particular a battery, of a motor vehicle having a first control unit (14) for monitoring the component (12) and a second control unit (16) for monitoring the component (12), wherein the second control unit (16) is arranged at a distance from the first control unit (14) and communicates with the first control unit (14), wherein the second control unit (16) is connected to the component (12) via a line (20), in particular a hardware line, comprising the steps of transmitting operating data to the first control unit (14) by means of the second control unit (16), checking the operating data in the first control unit (14), transmitting data from the first control unit (14) to the second control unit (16), switching off the component (12) by means of the second control unit (16) if interference is detected by means of the first control unit (14) and/or the second control unit (16).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Thomas Rupp, Stefan Cermak, Jens Werneth
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Publication number: 20160311397Abstract: The invention relates to a belt retractor for a safety belt, having: a belt reel (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for winding up the safety belt; a locking base (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) which during normal operation is conjointly rotated with the belt reel and the rotary motion of which upon abrupt belt extraction is locked by means of a locking mechanism; and a belt force limiting installation which upon locking of the locking base permits relative rotation between the belt reel and the locking base. It is provided according to the invention that the belt retractor has a deactivation installation which after a predefined maximum relative rotary angle between the locking base and the belt reel blocks the relative rotation which is permitted between the belt reel and the locking base by the belt force limiting installation and, on account thereof, deactivates the belt force limiting installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: TAKATA AGInventors: Hermann HASSE, Robert FLEISCHMANN, Joachim NUESSELER, Peter BAUMGARTNER, Thomas SCHWER, Armin TOTH, Dirk BUCHLAUB, Jochen LANG, Thomas RUPP
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Patent number: 9393643Abstract: An optical element for installation in a laser processing machine has a surface that is optically unused and/or not subject to a laser beam during operation of the laser processing machine when the optical element is installed in the laser processing machine, and a transponder disposed in a region on or near the surface and containing readable information relating to the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Juergen-Michael Weick, Thomas Rupp, Dominik Vees
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Publication number: 20160193973Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a component (12), in particular a battery, of a motor vehicle having a first control unit (14) for monitoring the component (12) and a second control unit (16) for monitoring the component (12), wherein the second control unit (16) is arranged at a distance from the first control unit (14) and communicates with the first control unit (14), wherein the second control unit (16) is connected to the component (12) via a line (20), in particular a hardware line, comprising the steps of transmitting operating data to the first control unit (14) by means of the second control unit (16), checking the operating data in the first control unit (14), transmitting data from the first control unit (14) to the second control unit (16), switching off the component (12) by means of the second control unit (16) if interference is detected by means of the first control unit (14) and/or the second control unit (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Thomas Rupp, Stefan Cermak, Jens Werneth