Patents by Inventor Volker Harms
Volker Harms 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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Publication number: 20230314577Abstract: A calibration system for calibrating a component of a construction machine, in particular an excavator, a bulldozer, a grader, a drill rig, a pile driver or a diaphragm wall cutter, the component having at least one degree of freedom, having: a mobile device having a LiDAR sensor, the LiDAR sensor being configured to detect a plurality of measurement points of the component and/or the construction machine to determine position information for the plurality of measurement points of the component and/or the construction machine; a processor configured to determine a 3D model of the component and/or the construction machine based on the position information for the plurality of measurement points.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventor: Volker HARMS
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Publication number: 20210395961Abstract: Method for detecting a quality of paving material distributed along a paving area using a paver, including: receiving a first thermal profile of a portion of the paving area where the paving material is distributed, the first thermal profile having a plurality of temperature values assigned to respective measurement points; the portion including a first subportion; analyzing the first thermal profile to detect segregated spots of paving material within the portion enabling to determine a quality of the paving material, including: determining a first zone of the measuring points arranged adjacent to each other and having temperature values within a predetermined range, the first zone corresponding to the first subportion and being at least partially surrounded by measurement points having temperature values out of the predetermined range; determining a first analysis parameter for the first zone; and determining a first quality parameter for the subportion to assign the first quality parameter to the first anaType: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventor: Volker HARMS
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Patent number: 11013587Abstract: A surgical implant (20) comprises a flexible basic structure (22) having a face and a plurality of resorbable film pieces (26) attached to the face of the basic structure (22). Each film piece (26) comprises a plurality of solid protrusions (28) emerging from the respective film piece (26) is a direction away from the basic structure (22).Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical GMBHInventors: Jorg Priewe, Volker Harms
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Patent number: 10807851Abstract: A crane mechanism and a work platform with a load detection apparatus and integrated inclination sensor includes a load cell. The crane mechanism for moving the work platform can be mounted on a base and includes a tiltable boom. The load cell is arranged between the tiltable boom and the work platform as only connection and includes a force sensor and an inclination sensor. The force sensor is configured to detect a force, a lateral or yaw or torsional moment between the crane mechanism and the work platform. The inclination sensor is configured to determine an inclination of the work platform. The force sensor and the inclination sensor have a common housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: MOBA Mobile Automation AGInventors: Boris Zils, Volker Harms
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Patent number: 10639430Abstract: Embodiments of the shield assemblies include a shield that is pivotably secured to a needle hub. A ball-and-socket hinge secures the shield and the hub to one another. The assembly includes a reversible shield lock to hold the shield in the needle-protected position.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Janko Bubenik, Harald Heckmann, Volker Harms
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Publication number: 20180161141Abstract: A surgical implant (20) comprises a flexible basic structure (22) having a face and a plurality of resorbable film pieces (26) attached to the face of the basic structure (22). Each film piece (26) comprises a plurality of solid protrusions (28) emerging from the respective film piece (26) is a direction. away from the basic structure (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Jorg Priewe, Volker Harms
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Patent number: 9962250Abstract: A surgical implant (20) comprises a flexible basic structure (22) having a face and a plurality of resorbable film pieces (26) attached to the face of the basic structure (22). Each film piece (26) comprises a plurality of solid protrusions (28) emerging from the respective film piece (26) in a direction away from the basic structure (22).Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical GmBHInventors: Jorg Priewe, Volker Harms
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Patent number: 9839507Abstract: A surgical implant (10) comprises an areal, flexible, porous basic structure (12) having a first face and a second face. At least one resorbable dyed film piece (20) is attached to the basic structure (12) and comprises a plurality of solid protrusions emerging from the dyed film piece (20) in a direction away from the basic structure (12). The at least one dyed film piece (20) is arranged in a shape structure which is asymmetric (“E”) in the area of the basic structure (12). Optionally, the implant (10) further comprises an adhesion barrier sheet (16).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical GMBHInventors: Volker Harms, Jorg Priewe
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Patent number: 9795469Abstract: A surgical implant (100) comprises a mesh-like, flexible basic structure (104) having a center area and an outer periphery (120), wherein the outer periphery (120) has a polygonal shape with N corners (122), N being at least 3. The implant (100) may comprise at least two pockets (124), each pocket (124) extending from a peripheral line which connects two corners (122) of the outer periphery (120) of the basic structure (104) towards the center area of the basic structure (104). The center area of the basic structure (104) can be marked by a center marking (130), wherein directional indicators (132) point from the center marking (130) to at least two corners (122) of the outer periphery (120) of the basic structure (104).Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical GMBHInventors: Volker Harms, Susan Cooper, Dajana Kaiser, Christoph Walther
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Publication number: 20170217746Abstract: A crane mechanism and a work platform with a load detection apparatus and integrated inclination sensor includes a load cell. The crane mechanism for moving the work platform can be mounted on a base and includes a tiltable boom. The load cell is arranged between the tiltable boom and the work platform as only connection and includes a force sensor and an inclination sensor. The force sensor is configured to detect a force, a lateral or yaw or torsional moment between the crane mechanism and the work platform. The inclination sensor is configured to determine an inclination of the work platform. The force sensor and the inclination sensor have a common housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Boris ZILS, Volker HARMS
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Patent number: 9364228Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing, an actuator coupled with the housing for actuating the firing system, an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having an outer diameter, and a cap secured to the distal end of the elongated shaft, whereby the cap has a lower distal edge that extends laterally beyond the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The lower distal edge of the cap has a length that is greater than the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The cap has a distal end face that slopes upwardly and proximally from the lower distal edge, and the cap has a surgical fastener delivery window formed in the distal end face for dispensing surgical fasteners. The delivery window has a lower end that is spaced from the lower distal edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Ethicon, LLCInventors: Jens-Peter Straehnz, Volker Harms, Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel
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Patent number: 9149584Abstract: The present hinged shield assembly is configured to shield a needle to prevent needlesticks. The assembly comprises a base including a hinge, a first shield and a second shield. The first shield extends from the base and at least partially surrounds the second shield. The first and second shields are configured to pivot about the hinge. In some embodiments a distal end of the first shield is open. In other embodiments the first and second shields include sidewalls with channels extending therealong. The first and second shields are rotatable with respect to one another such that the channels in each may be aligned. In other embodiments the first and second shields are translatable and rotatable with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Volker Harms, Juergen Fuchs, Markus Kaemereit, Frank-Michael Roediger
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Publication number: 20150057762Abstract: A surgical implant (10) comprises an areal, flexible, porous basic structure (12) having a first face and a second face. At least one resorbable dyed film piece (20) is attached to the basic structure (12) and comprises a plurality of solid protrusions emerging from the dyed film piece (20) in a direction away from the basic structure (12). The at least one dyed film piece (20) is arranged in a shape structure which is asymmetric (“E”) in the area of the basic structure (12). Optionally, the implant (10) further comprises an adhesion barrier sheet (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Volker Harms, Jorg Priewe
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Patent number: 8888742Abstract: A protective cap coupled to a syringe having a needle attached thereto. The protective cap may be pivoted to a position in alignment with the needle so that the protective cap substantially envelops the needle. A plug may be inserted into the cap to envelop or capture the needle within a hollow body of the plug to secure at least a tip of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Volker Harms, Markus Kaemereit
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Publication number: 20140276999Abstract: A surgical implant (100) comprises a mesh-like, flexible basic structure (104) having a center area and an outer periphery (120), wherein the outer periphery (120) has a polygonal shape with N corners (122), N being at least 3. The implant (100) may comprise at least two pockets (124), each pocket (124) extending from a peripheral line which connects two corners (122) of the outer periphery (120) of the basic structure (104) towards the center area of the basic structure (104). The center area of the basic structure (104) can be marked by a center marking (130), wherein directional indicators (132) point from the center marking (130) to at least two corners (122) of the outer periphery (120) of the basic structure (104).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbHInventors: Volker Harms, Susan Cooper, Dajana Kaiser, Christoph Walther
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Publication number: 20140257348Abstract: A surgical implant (20) comprises a flexible basic structure (22) having a face and a plurality of resorbable film pieces (26) attached to the face of the basic structure (22). Each film piece (26) comprises a plurality of solid protrusions (28) emerging from the respective film piece (26) in a direction away from the basic structure (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbHInventors: Jorg Priewe, Volker Harms
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Publication number: 20130304091Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing, an actuator coupled with the housing for actuating the firing system, an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having an outer diameter, and a cap secured to the distal end of the elongated shaft, whereby the cap has a lower distal edge that extends laterally beyond the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The lower distal edge of the cap has a length that is greater than the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The cap has a distal end face that slopes upwardly and proximally from the lower distal edge, and the cap has a surgical fastener delivery window formed in the distal end face for dispensing surgical fasteners. The delivery window has a lower end that is spaced from the lower distal edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jens-Peter Straehnz, Volker Harms, Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel
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Patent number: 8172110Abstract: Containers for infusion liquids and methods for making the same are described herein. Aspects of an exemplary container include an extended hollow body, a standing bottom, collapsible side walls and a tapered shoulder region which transforms into a neck. Fold lines (BL) are provided and configured such that they cause portions of the container having the fold lines to be flattened when liquid is removed from the container without venting.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Joachim Beine, Torsten Dönhoff, Volker Harms, Hans-Otto Maier
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Publication number: 20110301546Abstract: A hinged cap device for use with a syringe includes a base defining an interior cavity for mounting to a tip, a cap connected to the base by a living hinge and an outer shell positioned over the cap. The hinged cap device is moveable from an unlocked position, wherein the cap is rotated away from the needle hub to expose a needle, to a temporary locked position, wherein the outer shell is latched onto the cap to prevent the cap from being displaced from the needle hub; and from the unlocked position to a permanently locked position, wherein the needle is secured within the cap. A temporary locking mechanism is on the outer shell to prevent the displacement of the cap from the needle. A permanent locking mechanism located on the cap and comprises a pin projected from a button lock of one side wall of the cap and a locking bore located on a second side wall of the cap, wherein the pin is engageable within the locking bore to secure the needle within the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Volker Harms, Juergen Fuchs, Markus Kaemereit, Frank-Michael Roediger
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Patent number: D770046Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical GMBHInventors: Volker Harms, Susan Cooper, Dajana Kaiser, Christoph Walther