Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Heinrich

Wolfgang Heinrich 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: 20240068969
    Abstract: A sensor for determining a hydrogen concentration in a channel of a fuel cell system, having a sensor housing, a measuring chamber, wherein the measuring chamber is arranged in the sensor housing, and a measuring chamber channel, wherein the measuring chamber channel fluidically connects the measuring chamber to the environment of the sensor, wherein the sensor can be mounted in such a way that the measuring chamber diaphragm is located in the channel. A channel having a sensor of this type and a fuel cell system having a channel of said type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Stephan HEINRICH, Wolfgang LAUERER, Rainer FRAUENHOLZ, Stephen SETESCAK, Stefan PESAHL
  • Publication number: 20120250754
    Abstract: The invention introduces a coding unit for a high frequency power amplifier which encodes a useful signal into a binary signal so that a better energy conversion efficiency is achieved—even at an output power below the maximum output power of the high frequency power amplifier. The coding unit has a polar modulation unit, a pulse width modulation unit and a multiplier. Therein, the polar modulation unit has an input connected to an input of the coding unit and is designed to represent an input signal applied to the input of the coding unit as an envelope signal and a binary phasing signal. The pulse width modulation unit is connected to a first output of the polar modulation unit for the envelope signal and is designed to convert the envelope signal into a pulse-width modulated envelope signal and to output it to a first input of the multiplier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: FORSCHUNGSVERBUND BERLIN E.V.
    Inventors: Wolfgang HEINRICH, Erhan ERSOY
  • Patent number: 7612728
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microwave antenna for flip-chip semiconductor modules, comprising two semiconductor substrates which are metallized on the surface thereof. Patch antennas, i.e. metallized flat areas which are insulated from the rest of the circuit on an outer surface of a module with a supply line to the circuit, are already known per se. They result in vertical radiation at a relatively large angle. According to the invention, a closed group of bumps are arranged in such a way that the distance of the bumps (2) to each other is less than the half wavelength (?/2) of the microsignal which is to be radiated or received and an open radiation slot arises in at least one pair of side walls (3,4) of the semiconductor substrates (a,b) and a bump, which is connected to the circuit of the semiconductor module, is arranged between the bumps (2) and the radiation slot, enabling the microwave antenna to be excited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Forschungsverbund Berlin E.V.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich, Prodyut Talukder
  • Publication number: 20080238792
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microwave antenna for flip-chip semiconductor modules, comprising two semiconductor substrates which are metallized on the surface thereof. Patch antennas, i.e. metallized flat areas which are insulated from the rest of the circuit on an outer surface of a module with a supply line to the circuit, are already known per se. They result in vertical radiation at a relatively large angle. According to the invention, a closed group of bumps are arranged in such a way that the distance of the bumps (2) to each other is less than the half wavelength (?/2) of the microsignal which is to be radiated or received and an open radiation slot arises in at least one pair of side walls (3,4) of the semiconductor substrates (a,b) and a bump, which is connected to the circuit of the semiconductor module, is arranged between the bumps (2) and the radiation slot, enabling the microwave antenna to be excited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich, Prodyut Talukder
  • Publication number: 20080211322
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multipolar, linear or rotating synchronous direct drive motor which comprises a primary part and a secondary part. The primary part comprises a yoke and a plurality of teeth and slots interposed between said teeth, and winding strands of a polyphase winding running inside the slots. Between two winding strands of the same phase order the winding strands of the other phase or phases are disposed so as to overlap them. The secondary part is arranged opposite the primary part and comprises a plurality of permanent magnets of changing polarities on a common reflux base. The slot exits have an even slot pitch T<SB>N</SB> and the permanent magnetic poles have an even pole pitch T<SB>P</SB>. According to the invention, the winding strand of a respective phase winding consists of a continuous highly flexible braided wire, said braided wire being guided through the slots so as to meander around a group of teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich, Guido Zitzmann
  • Patent number: 7102078
    Abstract: A housing for holding electrical and/or electronic components with a housing opening and with an entry fitting which is rotationally located in the housing opening, the entry fitting having a cylindrical holding part in which an annular groove is formed, and being held by a fastener in the housing. In the housing, the entry fitting can be securely attached to the housing with simple means and installation of the entry fitting, with the housing otherwise closed, is possible in that, for axially securing the entry fitting in the housing opening, there is an open plastic snap ring which is provided with a feed bevel which is guided in the annular groove, and which, in the installed state of the entry fitting, is locked at least partially in a groove in the housing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: i f m electronic GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Weber, Wolfgang Heinrich, Andreas Hornstein, Wolfgang Mehnert, Franz Sauter, Ralf Siegler
  • Patent number: 6993280
    Abstract: A fuser roller for a printing machine that is equipped with internally located heating elements and has a cylindrically shaped body that is closed off at each end by flanges. At least one connecting element, that is moveable in a rolling motion, is provided between the body and the flanges. A spring plate urges the flange, via an offset that has a chamfer, against the connecting element that is located inside an annular groove. The annular groove can also have a chamfer. Changes in the connection can be balanced out by movements of the connecting elements and commensurate pulling up of the flange by the spring plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich Alberstadt, Christian Compera
  • Publication number: 20050287864
    Abstract: A housing for holding electrical and/or electronic components with a housing opening and with an entry fitting which is rotationally located in the housing opening, the entry fitting having a cylindrical holding part in which an annular groove is formed, and being held by a fastener in the housing. In the housing, the entry fitting can be securely attached to the housing with simple means and installation of the entry fitting, with the housing otherwise closed, is possible in that, for axially securing the entry fitting in the housing opening, there is an open plastic snap ring which is provided with a feed bevel which is guided in the annular groove, and which, in the installed state of the entry fitting, is locked at least partially in a groove in the housing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: i f m electronic gmbh
    Inventors: Michael Weber, Wolfgang Heinrich, Andreas Hornstein, Wolfgang Mehnert, Franz Sauter, Ralf Siegler
  • Publication number: 20040234307
    Abstract: A fuser roller for a printing machine that is equipped with internally located heating elements and has a cylindrically shaped body that is closed off at each end by flanges. At least one connecting element, that is moveable in a rolling motion, is provided between the body and the flanges. A spring plate urges the flange, via an offset that has a chamfer, against the connecting element that is located inside an annular groove. The annular groove can also have a chamfer. Changes in the connection can be balanced out by movements of the connecting elements and commensurate pulling up of the flange by the spring plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich Alberstadt, Christian Compera
  • Patent number: 6615722
    Abstract: A cylinder with a functional layer (23) and with a supporting body (1), which passes through the cylinder. On the supporting body (1), a sleeve that accommodates the functional layer (23) is supported at ends (2, 5). The supporting body (1) is for its part accommodated on supporting elements (10, 11, 13) provided on the frame side. The cylinder sleeve (3) that accommodates the functional layer (23) can be centered in relation to the axis of rotation (8) by centering faces (6, 7) formed at the ends (2, 5). One end of the cylinder can be exposed at the supporting element (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Nex Press Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich Alberstadt, Christian Compera, Andreas Dickhoff, Karlheinz Groeninger, Gregory Kowalski, James Shifley
  • Patent number: 6578483
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for assembly of tubular cylindrical carriers (8) on the circumference (22) of carrier cylinders (1) of drums or cylinders, wherein for the assembly of the tubular carrier (8) on the lateral surface (22) a pressure medium acts upon the latter. By attaching an assembly aid (4), on which a tubular carrier (8) can be held, on the carrier cylinder (1), a pressure medium acts upon the latter, so that positioning of the tubular carrier (8) is made possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: NexPress Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Christian Compera, Wolfgang Heinrich Alberstadt
  • Patent number: 6392347
    Abstract: An industrial truck is provided with a direct current power supply and at least one electrical user (2), e.g., a lighting device located in a housing, wherein the power supply voltage of the power supply (3) is greater than the nominal voltage of the user (2). To connect the user (2) to the power supply, there is a voltage transformer (4) which is located inside the housing or in the immediate vicinity of the housing. The invention also relates to a voltage transformer which applies a power supply voltage to a user (2) in pulses, so that the power delivered to the user, as an average over time, does not exceed the nominal power of the user (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Still GmbH
    Inventors: Franz-Josef Arping, Wolfgang Heinrich Grothe, Berthold Hacker
  • Publication number: 20020001212
    Abstract: An industrial truck is provided with a direct current power supply and at least one electrical user (2), e.g., a lighting device located in a housing, wherein the power supply voltage of the power supply (3) is greater than the nominal voltage of the user (2). To connect the user (2) to the power supply, there is a voltage transformer (4) which is located inside the housing or in the immediate vicinity of the housing. The invention also relates to a voltage transformer which applies a power supply voltage to a user (2) in pulses, so that the power delivered to the user, as an average over time, does not exceed the nominal power of the user (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: FRANZ-JOSEF ARPING, WOLFGANG HEINRICH GROTHE, BERTHOLD HACKER
  • Publication number: 20010042476
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder with a functional layer (23) and with a supporting body (1), which passes through the cylinder. On the supporting body (1), a sleeve that accommodates the functional layer (23) is supported at ends (2, 5, 25). The supporting body (1) is for its part accommodated on supporting elements (10, 11, 13) provided on the frame side. The cylinder sleeve (3) that accommodates the functional layer (23) can be centered in relation to the axis of rotation (8) by centering faces (6, 7) formed at the ends (2, 5, 25). One end of the cylinder can be exposed at the supporting element (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Applicant: NexPress Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich Alberstadt, Christian Compera, Andreas Dickhoff, Karlheinz Groeninger, Gregory Kowalski, James Shifley
  • Patent number: 5676620
    Abstract: A motor vehicle has an engine, an automatic transmission and a chassis. A control system for the motor vehicle includes a gear ratio change control system, an engine control system and a communications channel through which the gear ratio change control system and the engine control system communicate with one another. The gear ratio change control system has function units being dependent on data of the engine and the chassis and being integrated with the engine control system. A gear ratio change unit has function units being dependent on data of the transmission. The communications channel exchanges data required for controlling the transmission, between the engine control system and the gear ratio change unit. An emergency device switches-over the gear ratio change unit, upon a malfunction of the communications channel, to receive control signals from a device not communicating with it through the communications channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Ulm, Wolfgang Heinrich
  • Patent number: 5248316
    Abstract: A reactor (7) for gasifying materials that contain carbon under pressure has a tube wall (20) that has coolant flowing through it and is lined with a refractory material (21). The outlet (9) from the reactor (7) points down and opens into a cooler (10). The reactor is accommodated in a pressurized vessel (1) along with the cooler (10) and can be released and removed independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignees: Deutsche Babcock Energie- und Umwelttechnik AG, Deutsches Brennstoffinstitut GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Peise, Wolfgang Heinrich, Klaus Lucas, Jurgen Gorz, Manfred Forster, Muharrem Kilicaslan
  • Patent number: 4390569
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for coating the outside surface of a length of tubing comprising the steps of coating the outside surface of the tubing with an initial layer of coating liquid, transporting the coated tubing along its longitudinal axis in a substantially vertically upward direction; passing the coated tubing through a constriction of predetermined width to reduce the thickness of the initial layer and form a thin layer of desired thickness on the outside of the tubing; leveling the thin layer without reducing the weight per unit area of the thin layer to form a layer of uniform thickness; and exposing the tubing to heat of a sufficient temperature to solidify the coating liquid and form an uninterrupted film of uniform thickness on the outside of the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1983
    Assignee: Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich, Klaus-Dieter Hammer, Max Bytzek
  • Patent number: 4357371
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for forming an uninterrupted coating of uniform thickness on the inside of a length of tubing which comprises the steps of forming a loop of tubing with a downwardly inclined portion and an upwardly inclined portion; filling the cavity of the tubing forming the loop with a coating liquid; transporting the tubing along its longitudinal axis in a substantially vertically upward direction to coat the inside of the tubing, above the level of the coating liquid, with an initial layer of coating material; constricting the tubing to lay partially flat along a narrow zone running transverse to the direction of transportation above the level of the coating liquid to retain the greater part of the coating liquid in the constriction zone and form a thin layer of coating liquid of desired thickness on the inside; of the tubing issuing from the constriction zone; filling the cavity of the tubing issuing from the constriction zone with support gas; and exposing the tubing to the action of heat at a s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Assignee: Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heinrich, Max Bytzek, Klaus-Dieter Hammer, Martin Schroder
  • Patent number: 4356199
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular packaging material for sausage casings, comprising a carrier tubing comprised of cellulose hydrate and containing in its wall from about 5 to 12% by weight of water and from about 18 to 28% by weight of a plasticizer; and a coating on the inside and on the outside of the carrier tubing of a water-insoluble heat-cured synthetic condensation product wherein the carrier tubing is characterized by a swelling value in the range from about 80 to 120%, and the tubular packaging material, after soaking in water at a temperature between about 40.degree. to 50.degree. C. for a period of about 30 minutes and subsequent cooling to about room temperature, is characterized by dimensions in the wet state which are 2 to 6% greater than those before the soaking in water. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the packaging material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Hammer, Wolfgang Heinrich, Guenter Gerigk, Max Bytzek
  • Patent number: 4356200
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular packaging material to produce a sausage casing comprising a carrier tubing comprised of hydrate and containing in its wall from about 5 to 12% by weight of water and from about 18 to 28% by weight of a plasticizer; an anchoring layer on the outside of the carrier tubing of a water-insoluble heat-cured synthetic condensation product; a film coating on the outside of the carrier tubing which is substantially impermeable to water and water vapor and which comprises a copolymer of vinylidene chloride; and a water-permeable adhesion-promoting layer on the inside surface of the carrier tubing, comprising a water-insoluble, heat-cured condensation product. The carrier tubing is characterized by a swelling value in the range from about 80 to 120%, and the tubular packaging, after soaking in water at a temperature between about 40.degree. to 50.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Hammer, Wolfgang Heinrich, Guenter Gerigk, Max Bytzek