Patents by Inventor Ulrich Mueller

Ulrich Mueller 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).

  • Publication number: 20250115321
    Abstract: A device, system, or method for changing the center of gravity of a bicycle, in particular an electric bicycle, to suit the situation, with: an actuator for changing the center of gravity of the bicycle, at least one sensor that monitors the riding status of the bicycle, a control unit which receives and processes data from the sensor, determines a center of gravity of the bicycle adapted to the situation and outputs corresponding control signals to the actuator in order to carry out the change in center of gravity. According to the invention, an adjustment speed of the change in the center of gravity can be adapted to a riding state of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel BODARNEA, Michael HEWEL, Lars LÖHKEN, Markus MÜLLER, Peter OSTER, Raphael PIROTH, Ulrich PROBST, Andreas SEUS-KAPELLEN
  • Patent number: 12271071
    Abstract: According to a method for activating a privacy device and a motor vehicle having a display device, which may be arranged on a dashboard of the motor vehicle and may include a liquid crystal display screen which may be assigned at least to a front passenger position, the liquid crystal display screen is divided into a plurality of segments. A respective segment includes an electronically switchable privacy device, which is configured in an activated state, to block a display of a display image of the respective segments from the viewing direction of a driver position and to permit the display from the viewing direction of the passenger position, and, in a deactivated state, to permit the display from both viewing directions. The display device is configured to determine the segments on which a moving entertainment content is displayed, and to activate the privacy device for these segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Tobias Moll, Ulrich Müller, Roland Sager
  • Patent number: 12264076
    Abstract: A process for the production of a zeolitic material comprising one or more zeolite intergrowth phases of one or more zeolites having a CHA-type framework structure comprising SiO2 and X2O3, and one or more zeolites having an AFT-type framework tructure comprising SiO2 and X2O3, wherein X is a trivalent element, and wherein said process comprises: (1) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources for SiO2, one or more sources for X2O3, and seed crystals comprising a zeolitic material, said zeolitic material comprising SiO2 and X2O3 in its framework structure and having a CHA-type framework structure; (2) heating the mixture prepared in (1) for obtaining a zeolitic material comprising one or more zeolite intergrowth phases; and (R) subjecting the zeolitic material obtained in (2) to a procedure for removing at least a portion of X from the framework structure of the zeolitic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: BASF Mobile Emissions Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Ulrich Mueller, Toshiyuki Yokoi, Ute Kolb, Yong Wang, Yasar Krysiak
  • Publication number: 20250102505
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the individual immobilization of one or more cells under fluid flow conditions, in the context of a bioassay, comprising for each cell the step of trapping said cell in a reticular structure that is arranged in a microfluidic channel of a microfluidic device in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow. Further, the present invention relates to respective bioassays comprising the step of individually immobilizing one or more cells under fluid flow conditions according to said methods, e.g. assays for determining the kinetics of the binding of a ligand to the immobilized cells. Furthermore, the present invention relates to respective microfluidic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Nena MATSCHEKO, Hanna MÜLLER-LANDAU, Ulrich RANT, Sina REEDE, Michael VELLEKOOP, Frieder LUCKLUM
  • Publication number: 20250093414
    Abstract: A test apparatus for testing a device under test, is configured to receive a pattern from the device under test, which comprises information from a plurality of functional blocks of the device under test. The test apparatus is configured to separate errors within the received pattern associated with different functional blocks of the device under test during an execution of a test program, or the test apparatus is configured to separate errors within the received pattern associated with different blocks of one or more bits during an execution of a test program. A method and a computer program are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Michael BRAUN, Klaus WELCH, Frank HENSEL, Nico MÜLLER, Arndt GERLACH, Ulrich KNOCH
  • Patent number: 12255423
    Abstract: A contact arrangement for a connector includes a plurality of contact elements each extending from a first connection side to a second connection side. A plurality of first end sections of a first subset of the contact elements contact a plurality of external elements in a first plane at the first connection side and a plurality of first end sections of a second subset of the contact elements contact a plurality of external elements in a second plane at the first connection side. The second plane is parallel to and spaced from the first plane in a height direction. A plurality of intermediate sections of at least some of the contact elements lie in a single common plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignees: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, TE Connectivity Nederland BV
    Inventors: Jeroen Jozef Maria De Bruijn, Wijnand Van Gils, Martin Szelag, Peter Dirk Jaeger, Ulrich Buchmann, Franz Mueller, Nick Ottenbros
  • Publication number: 20250076768
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to digital lithography system and related methods, the system including at least one light source configured to emit a light beam onto a substrate via a lens, at least one image sensor, configured to detect a reflected light beam from the substrate via the lens, at least one motor configured to move the lens to focus the light beam onto the substrate, and a controller in communication with the at least one light source, the at least one image sensor and the at least one motor, wherein the controller is to actuate the at least one motor to move the lens in response to at least one signal from the at least one image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Zhongchuan Zhang, Rendong Lin, Meenaradchagan Vishnu, Tamer Coskun, Ulrich Mueller, Thomas L. Laidig, Jang Fung Chen
  • Publication number: 20250076753
    Abstract: Exemplary methods of packaging a substrate may include rotationally aligning a substrate to a predetermined angular position. The methods may include transferring the substrate to a metrology station. The methods may include measuring a topology of the substrate at the metrology station. The methods may include applying a first chucking force to the substrate to flatten the substrate. The methods may include generating a mapping of a die pattern on an exposed surface of the substrate. The methods may include transferring the substrate to a printing station. The methods may include applying a second chucking force to the substrate to flatten the substrate against a surface of the printing station. The methods may include adjusting a printing pattern based on the mapping of the die pattern. The methods may include printing the printing pattern on the exposed surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Hao Kuo, Hsiu-Jen Wang, Ulrich Mueller, Jang Fung Chen
  • Publication number: 20250076767
    Abstract: A digital lithography system includes a stage configured to support a substrate, a bridge disposed above the stage, and a first lithographic processing unit coupled to the bridge. The first lithographic processing unit coupled to the bridge can include a scanning unit, a lithographic exposure unit, and an optical system shared by the scanning unit and the lithographic exposure unit. The scanning unit is to use the optical system to generate measurements of the substrate during a measurement operation, and the lithographic exposure unit is to use the optical system to perform digital lithographic exposure of the substrate using the optical system during an exposure operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Ulrich Mueller, Thomas L. Laidig, Rudolf C. Brunner
  • Patent number: 12239965
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process preparating a zeolitic material having an AEI-type framework structure, wherein the framework structure comprises SiO2 and X2O3 and X is a trivalent element, and wherein the process comprises: (1) preparing a mixture comprising one or more cationic structure directing agents comprising a heterocyclic amine ring, seed crystals, and a first zeolitic material comprising SiO2 and X2O3 in its framework structure and having an FAU-type framework structure; and (2) heating the mixture to obtain a second zeolitic material comprising SiO2 and X2O3 in its framework structure and having an AEI-type framework structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Yu Dai, Stefan Maurer, Ulrich Mueller, Indre Thiel
  • Publication number: 20250061564
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a method for monitoring a flux application in a soldering process. An example includes: defining flux wetting surfaces in relation to an image of an application surface; generating a thermographic recording of the application surface selectively provided with liquid flux; defining adjustment points on the application surface which can be identified on the image and on the thermographic recording; superimposing the image and the thermographic recording on the basis of the adjustment points; and comparing the position of temperature anomalies on the application surface identified by the thermographic recording with the position of the flux wetting surfaces on the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Wittreich, Rene Blank, Michael Hanisch, Marco Matiwe, Dennis Sommerfeld, Kay Jarchoff, Bernd Müller
  • Publication number: 20250063708
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a method for operating an electronics production line for producing electronic assemblies. The electronics production line comprises a device to apply joining material onto component carriers, an assembly device to place electronic components onto the component carriers, a joining device to join the electronic components to the component carriers, and a transport to transport the component carriers through the production line. An example method includes: transporting a process parameter acquisition system through the electronics production line on the transport; measuring actual process parameter values with the process parameter acquisition system; providing setpoint process parameter values; determining any deviations between actual and setpoint process parameter values; and providing a dataset including the deviations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Müller, Ulrich Wittreich, Kay Jarchoff, Michael Hanisch, Michael Erdmann, Carsten Borwieck
  • Publication number: 20250043223
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for providing and handling a sterile liquid medium, including a closed ampoule containing the medium and one swab composed of a rod and a swab head, the ampoule and the swab are arranged opposite each other in a housing for storage and handling. The housing is openable in the region of the swab to release the swab head for use and closable after use of the swab head, and the ampoule is openable in the closed housing so that the medium reaches and surrounds the swab head inside the housing. The disclosure also provides a method for providing a liquid culture medium, in particular a liquid nutrient medium for cultivation of microorganisms, preferably pathogens, bacteria, fungi and yeasts, and/or viruses, preferably for use in cleanrooms or isolators. The disclosure lastly relates to the use of a corresponding device in cleanrooms or isolators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: PharmaMedia Dr. Mueller GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Mueller, Heinz Schindler, Ulrich Eikmanns
  • Publication number: 20250040114
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include methods for recording and evaluating parameter values in an electronics production line to produce electronic assemblies, the production line including a dispenser for applying joining material to a component carrier, a placement device for placing electronic components on the component carrier, and a joining device to join the electronic components to the component carrier. An example method includes: receiving a parameter value from each of the devices; and storing the parameter values in a dataset associated with a defined number of component carrier and with the resulting assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rudiger Knofe, Martin Franke, Bernd Müller, Rene Blank, Peter Frühauf, Stefan Nerreter, Matthias Heimann, Ulrich Wittreich, Carsten Borwieck
  • Patent number: 12202338
    Abstract: A display device includes a transparent display screen element, which has a front side and a rear side opposite to the front side, and a polarizing element arranged flatly on the rear side of the transparent display screen element. The polarizing element is to attenuate light output by at least one lighting element of the transparent display screen element. A motor vehicle may have such a display device, in particular where the display device may be arranged freestanding at or on an interior trim element of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Ulrich Mueller, Jacques Helot
  • Patent number: 12189839
    Abstract: A display device and an electronic control unit are included in a vehicle. A graphical user interface of the display device is configured to display a graphic display object. The electronic control unit is configured to receive an orientation signal of a vehicle element. The orientation signal includes information about at least one of a position and an orientation of the vehicle element being in at least one of a first element position and a first element orientation. The electronic control unit is configured to adjust a position of the graphical user interface as a function of, or based on, the orientation signal, such that a position of the graphical user interface relative to the vehicle element is within a predefined tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Jacques Helot, Ulrich Mueller, Sewon Chun, Jieun Song, Soyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 12164102
    Abstract: A method for generating a mathematical model (MM) for positioning individual mirrors (204, 204?) of a facet mirror (200) in an optical system (500), e.g. in a lithography apparatus (100A, 100B). The method includes: a) providing (S701) target positions (SP) of the individual mirrors (204, 204?) with an adjustment unit (502), b) capturing (S702) actual measurement positions (MI) of the individual mirrors (204, 204?) with a measuring device (508), which is embodied as an interferometer, deflectometer and/or camera, and c) generating (S705) a mathematical model (MM) for positioning the individual mirrors (204, 204?) based on the captured actual measurement positions (MI) and the target positions (SP). In step c), a difference (EA) is formed (S703) between a respective actual measurement position (MI) and a respective target position (SP) and the mathematical model (MM) is generated (S705) based on the difference (EA) formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: CARL ZEISS SMT GMBH
    Inventors: Norman Kretzschmar, Ulrich Mueller, Markus Holz
  • Patent number: 12157674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a zeolitic material having an MWW framework structure comprising YO2 and B2O3, wherein Y stands for a tetravalent element, said process comprising (i) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more sources for B2O3, one or more organotemplates, and seed crystals, (ii) crystallizing the mixture obtained in (i) for obtaining a layered precursor of the MWW framework structure, (iii) calcining the layered precursor obtained in (ii) for obtaining the zeolitic material having an MWW framework structure, wherein the one or more organotemplates have the formula (I) R1R2R3N??(I) wherein R1 is (C5-C8)cycloalkyl, and wherein R2 and R3 are independently from each other H or alkyl, and wherein the mixture prepared in (i) and crystallized in (ii) contains 35 wt.-% or less of H2O based on 100 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Ulrich Müller, Stefan Maurer, Yu Dai, Feng-Shou Xiao, Xiangju Meng, Yeqing Wang
  • Publication number: 20240369867
    Abstract: According to a method for activating a privacy device and a motor vehicle having a display device, which may be arranged on a dashboard of the motor vehicle and may include a liquid crystal display screen which may be assigned at least to a front passenger position, the liquid crystal display screen is divided into a plurality of segments. A respective segment includes an electronically switchable privacy device, which is configured in an activated state, to block a display of a display image of the respective segments from the viewing direction of a driver position and to permit the display from the viewing direction of the passenger position, and, in a deactivated state, to permit the display from both viewing directions. The display device is configured to determine the segments on which a moving entertainment content is displayed, and to activate the privacy device for these segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Tobias MOLL, Ulrich MÜLLER, Roland SAGER
  • Patent number: 12128549
    Abstract: A handling device which is suitable for repositioning objects has an adhesive gripping device which includes a support structure on which at least one gripping unit is arranged. The gripping unit has an adhesive belt which extends between two holding regions and which, in a working region having a longitudinal portion functioning as a gripping portion, is wound around a release deflection element which is translationally movable relative to the support structure. The release deflection element is part of a release system, by means of which adherence of the object can be released again as required. This release system also has a release drive system, by means of which a rotational movement of the gripping portion around the release deflection element, which movement accompanies the release movement, can be caused, leading to the active removal of the adhesive belt from the gripped object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Festo SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Leif Pudewills, Markus Singer, Tobias Waibel, Manuel Schön, Ulrich Müller-Boysen