Patents by Inventor Thomas Stephan
Thomas Stephan 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: 11983588Abstract: A label printing program running on a computing system can associate assets with unique identifiers (UIDs) corresponding to ID tag-bearing labels that are designed to be affixed to the assets. In response to user input selecting an asset for which ID tag-bearing labels should be printed, the label printing program can send command(s) to a printing system that cause an ID tag reader within the printing system to read an ID tag from an unprinted label and determine a UID associated with the ID tag. In response to receiving the UID from the printing system, the label printing program can update a data record that is associated with the asset with the UID associated with the ID tag. The printing system can also print relevant asset information on the unprinted label, thereby creating a printed label that can be affixed to the asset.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Adam Meaux, Zachary Van Dam, Quinn Thomas Stephan
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Publication number: 20230351138Abstract: A label printing program running on a computing system can associate assets with unique identifiers (UIDs) corresponding to ID tag-bearing labels that are designed to be affixed to the assets. In response to user input selecting an asset for which ID tag-bearing labels should be printed, the label printing program can send command(s) to a printing system that cause an ID tag reader within the printing system to read an ID tag from an unprinted label and determine a UID associated with the ID tag. In response to receiving the UID from the printing system, the label printing program can update a data record that is associated with the asset with the UID associated with the ID tag. The printing system can also print relevant asset information on the unprinted label, thereby creating a printed label that can be affixed to the asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Adam Meaux, Zachary Van Dam, Quinn Thomas Stephan
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Patent number: 10881467Abstract: A positioning aid for surgical procedures has a carrier system and a template. The carrier system consists of a carrier plate, which is provided with a recess, and supports. The carrier plate can be secured to a cranial bone via the supports over an operating field for the surgical procedure. The template has a template plate which can be connected to the carrier plate in a play-free manner and which comprises a guiding aperture. The guiding aperture is arranged and oriented in the template plate, which consists of a blank, in an individualized manner according to coordinates ascertained in advance. The central longitudinal axis of the guiding aperture matches a trajectory for accessing the operating field for the surgical procedure when the carrier system and the template are assembled and the carrier system is secured to the cranial bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: OtoJig GmbHInventors: Thomas Lenarz, Jan-Philipp Kobler, Marcel Kluge, Samuel John, Tobias Ortmaier, Omid Majdani, Thomas Stephan Rau
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Publication number: 20180110568Abstract: A positioning aid for surgical procedures has a carrier system and a template. The carrier system consists of a carrier plate, which is provided with a recess, and supports. The carrier plate can be secured to a cranial bone via the supports over an operating field for the surgical procedure. The template has a template plate which can be connected to the carrier plate in a play-free manner and which comprises a guiding aperture. The guiding aperture is arranged and oriented in the template plate, which consists of a blank, in an individualized manner according to coordinates ascertained in advance. The central longitudinal axis of the guiding aperture matches a trajectory for accessing the operating field for the surgical procedure when the carrier system and the template are assembled and the carrier system is secured to the cranial bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: HoerSys IP GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas LENARZ, Jan-Philipp KOBLER, Marcel KLUGE, Samuel JOHN, Tobias ORTMAIER, Omid MAJDANI, Thomas Stephan RAU
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Publication number: 20140370238Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for forming a vegetative textile element comprising a first impermeable layer having a back face and a front face, a second layer comprising a synthetic felt provided with a water retention capacity and having a back face and a front face, said back face of said second layer facing said front face of said first impermeable layer and a third layer of synthetic polymer having openings as well as a back face and a front face, said back face of said third layer facing said front face of said second layer comprising a synthetic felt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Vincent André Vanderbecken, Christophe Spehar, Thomas Stéphan J. Blangille
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Patent number: 8010210Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for insertion of a flexible implant into a body section of an implant recipient, the apparatus comprising an elongate guiding section having a longitudinal axis and an inner volume for removably receiving the implant, an elongate first receiving member connected at its first end to a first actuator arranged for moving the first receiving member within the guiding section in parallel to the axis of the guiding section, a first control device for controlling the actuation of the first actuator, wherein first receiving member at its second end opposite its first end carries a gripping unit for releasably gripping a proximal end of the implant, a second actuator for controlling the configuration of the implant, and a second control device for controlling the actuation of the second actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignees: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Leibniz Universitat HannoverInventors: Thomas Stephan Rau, Andreas Hussong, Omid Majdani, Martin Leinung, Thomas Lenarz, Hubertus Eilers, Stephan Baron
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Patent number: 7783299Abstract: Method and systems are employed by a wireless location system (WLS) for locating a wireless device operating in a geographic area served by a wireless communications system. An exemplary method includes monitoring a set of signaling links of the wireless communications system, and detecting at least one predefined signaling transaction occurring on at least one of the predefined signaling links. Then, in response to the detection of the at least one predefined network transaction, at least one predefined location service is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: TruePosition, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Anderson, Jeffrey F. Bull, Paul Czarnecki, Thomas Stephan Ginter, Matthew L. Ward
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Patent number: 7680711Abstract: A method and software tool are provided for evaluating portfolio management. During an interview with an industry expert, weightings of evaluation categories and responses to evaluation questions are collected from the industry expert. The weightings and responses are then input into the software tool during the same meeting with the industry expert. The software tool analyzes the inputs and generates a report that is reviewable by the industry expert during the same meeting in which the weightings and responses are collected.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Thomas Stephan, Uwe Pein, Thomas Ramseyer, Caroline Ryton, Alfred Wanka
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Publication number: 20090275818Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for insertion of a flexible implant into a body section of an implant recipient, the apparatus comprising an elongate guiding section having a longitudinal axis and an inner volume for removably receiving the implant, an elongate first receiving member connected at its first end to a first actuator arranged for moving the first receiving member within the guiding section in parallel to the axis of the guiding section, a first control device for controlling the actuation of the first actuator, wherein first receiving member at its second end opposite its first end carries a gripping unit for releasably gripping a proximal end of the implant, a second actuator for controlling the configuration of the implant, and a second control device for controlling the actuation of the second actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicants: MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE HANNOVER, LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITAT HANNOVERInventors: Thomas Stephan Rau, Andreas Hussong, Omid Majdani, Martin Leinung, Thomas Lenarz, Hubertus Eilers, Stephan Baron
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Patent number: 7427952Abstract: Mobile LMUs can be used in a Wireless Location System to provide detection coverage in areas lacking adequate receiver coverage. The mobile LMUs can be used to detect the radio frequency (RF) transmissions from wireless handsets and devices over a period of time to permit determination of their location. The mobile LMU's time, position, and velocity is calculated and transmitted to a SMLC along with any transmissions received from wireless devices. The SMLC analyzes and resolves the Doppler component of the wireless device while compensating for the Doppler component of the mobile LMU. The position and velocity of the wireless device can be compared with real-time imagery taken by the mobile LMU platform to accurately determine the location of the wireless device. To enhance the mobile LMU's ability to detect a signal of interest, which may be very weak and/or corrupted by noise, a process may be employed whereby the low power mobile terminals' signals are received at receiving sites and stored in memory.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: TruePosition, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey F. Bull, Robert J. Anderson, Thomas Stephan Ginter, Matthew L. Ward
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Publication number: 20050049951Abstract: A method and software tool are provided for evaluating portfolio management. During an interview with an industry expert, weightings of evaluation categories and responses to evaluation questions are collected from the industry expert. The weightings and responses are then input into the software tool during the same meeting with the industry expert. The software tool analyzes the inputs and generates a report that is reviewable by the industry expert during the same meeting in which the weightings and responses are collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: Thomas Stephan, Uwe Pein, Thomas Ramseyer, Caroline Ryton, Alfred Wanka
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Patent number: 6313178Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an amount of hydrogenated lupulones or derivatives or analogs thereof, effective to inhibit cancer cell growth, and methods of use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Louise Nutter, Emily O. Ngo, Gilbert J. Mannering, Thomas Stephan
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Patent number: 5827895Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an amount of hydrogenated lupulones or derivatives or analogs thereof, effective to inhibit cancer cell and/or bacterial cell growth, and methods of use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Louise Nutter, Emily O. Ngo, Thomas Stephan, Gilbert J. Mannering
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Patent number: 3987205Abstract: Fish eggs which have been rendered hard and opaque by protein coagulation are made into fish egg bait by reacting them with an aqueous solution of urea under conditions predetermined to swell and plasticize the eggs and render them translucent.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1975Date of Patent: October 19, 1976Inventor: John Thomas Stephan
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Patent number: 3985900Abstract: Fish eggs which have been rendered hard and substantially opaque by coagulation of their protein content are made into fish egg bait by treating them with an aqueous acid solution of urea, i.e. with an acid salt of urea, and under conditions predetermined to swell and plasticize the eggs and render them substantially translucent.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1975Date of Patent: October 12, 1976Inventor: John Thomas Stephan