Patents by Inventor Thomas Scharf

Thomas Scharf 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: 11952872
    Abstract: A detonator positioning device for use with a detonator in a perforating gun assembly is described. The detonator positioning device may be configured for electrically contactably forming an electrical connection within the perforating gun housing by contact. The detonator positioning device may include a body having a first end, a second end, and a central bore extending between the first and second ends. The central bore may be adapted for receiving one or more electrically contactable components of a detonator. The detonator positioning device can align at least one of the one or more electrically contactable components to form an electrical connection with a bulkhead assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Eitschberger, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thomas Keller Bradfield, Frank Haron Preiss, Thilo Scharf, Liam McNelis
  • Patent number: 11955415
    Abstract: The semiconductor device package comprises a die carrier, at least one semiconductor die disposed on the carrier, the semiconductor die comprising at least one contact pad on a main face remote from the carrier, an encapsulant disposed above the semiconductor die, an electrical connector electrically connected with the contact pad, a drilling screw screwed through the encapsulant and connected with the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies Austria AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Scharf, Thomas Bemmerl, Martin Gruber, Thorsten Meyer, Frank Singer
  • Patent number: 10199788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic structures for use as an electrical contact. In particular, these structures are formed from a laminate alloy, which in turn is composed of a Mn+1AXn compound. Electrical contact assemblies and electrical components having such contacts are also described herein. In some example, such monolithic structures display increased wear resistance, which is useful for sliding electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas Argibay, Thomas Scharf
  • Patent number: 8486856
    Abstract: Process for producing activated carbon having a high catalytic activity, in which a carbonaceous material is brought into contact with nitrogen compounds, wherein the carbonaceous material is partially gasified with a mixture of steam, nitrogen and CO2 at temperatures above 800° C. in a manner known per se in a multistage fluidized bed and wherein a nitrogen compound is added into the furnace and/or at least one stage of the multistage fluidized bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: CarboTech AC GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus-Dirk Henning, Wolfgang Bongartz, Nicolai Daheim, Thomas Scharf
  • Patent number: 8317551
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact arrangement for high pulsed currents and for connection with a polygonal socket. The electrical contact arrangement includes first contact, arm, a second contact arm, an intermediate space provided between the first and second contact arms, and a third contact arm. The second contact arm positioned apart from the first contact arm in a deflection direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in direction. The first contact arm and second contact arm extend substantially in a plug-in direction, and one of the first contact arm or second contact arm resiliently deflectable relative to the other contact arm in the deflection direction. The third contact arm extends in the plug-in direction and is positioned apart from the first contact arm and the second contact arm in a transverse direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in and deflection directions. The third contact arm movable in the deflection direction and into the intermediate space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Rudolf Kraemer, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Thomas Scharf, Christian Schrettlinger
  • Publication number: 20110195617
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact arrangement for high pulsed currents and for connection with a polygonal socket. The electrical contact arrangement includes first contact, arm, a second contact arm, an intermediate space provided between the first and second contact arms, and a third contact arm. The second contact arm positioned apart from the first contact arm in a deflection direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in direction. The first contact arm and second contact arm extend substantially in a plug-in direction, and one of the first contact arm or second contact arm resiliently deflectable relative to the other contact arm in the deflection direction. The third contact arm extends in the plug-in direction and is positioned apart from the first contact arm and the second contact arm in a transverse direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in and deflection directions. The third contact arm movable in the deflection direction and into the intermediate space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Rudolf Kraemer, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Thomas Scharf, Christian Schrettlinger
  • Patent number: 7921164
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for stopping output of a correspondence are provided. A correspondence is created and it is determined whether an automatic flag is defined in the user settings for the correspondence and if the automatic flag is set. If it is determined that the automatic flag is not defined in the user settings, it is determined whether an automatic flag is defined in customizing for the correspondence. If the automatic flag is not set in the user settings or the automatic flag is not defined in the customizing, the correspondence is stored in a storage area and output is initiated. The correspondence is then rendered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: SAP AG
    Inventors: Holger Bohle, Simone Buchwald, Thomas Scharf
  • Publication number: 20100034726
    Abstract: Process for producing activated carbon having a high catalytic activity, in which a carbonaceous material is brought into contact with nitrogen compounds, wherein the carbonaceous material is partially gasified with a mixture of steam, nitrogen and CO2 at temperatures above 800° C. in a manner known per se in a multistage fluidised bed and wherein a nitrogen compound is added into the furnace and/or at least one stage of the multistage fluidised bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: CARBOTECH AC GMBH
    Inventors: Klaus-Dirk Henning, Wolfgang Bongartz, Nicolai Daheim, Thomas Scharf
  • Publication number: 20070100945
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for stopping output of a correspondence are provided. A correspondence is created and it is determined whether an automatic flag is defined in the user settings for the correspondence and if the automatic flag is set. If it is determined that the automatic flag is not defined in the user settings, it is determined whether an automatic flag is defined in customizing for the correspondence. If the automatic flag is not set in the user settings or the automatic flag is not defined in the customizing, the correspondence is stored in a storage area and output is initiated. The correspondence is then rendered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Holger Bohle, Simone Buchwald, Thomas Scharf