Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Kraus

Wolfgang Kraus 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: 9873998
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mast arrangement for a construction machine with a mast having a mast guide, along which a mast carriage is supported in a movable manner which is connected to a hydraulic source and has a first hydraulic coupling part for hydraulically connecting a tool unit to a hydraulic source on the mast carriage. According to the invention provision is made for the tool unit to have a tool guiding device. On a frame of the tool unit a second hydraulic coupling part is arranged. Upon movement of mast carriage and tool unit towards each other along the mast guide the first hydraulic coupling part of the mast carriage can be linked up hydraulically to the second hydraulic coupling part on the tool unit. A locking device is provided which is spaced from the hydraulic coupling parts and has at least one hydraulically operable latch bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: BAUER Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Philipp Otto, Wolfgang Kraus
  • Publication number: 20180011154
    Abstract: An antenna of a cable arrangement is provided for use in an MR local coil. An MR local coil with such a cable arrangement and a method for producing such a cable arrangement are provided. The cable arrangement includes an electrical conductor, which may have a material with a high electrical conductivity, such as copper for instance. The cable arrangement, in particular the electrical conductor, is embodied in a wavelike manner (e.g., the cable arrangement has a waveform).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Patent number: 9848798
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus configured to actively assist the support, positioning, or support and positioning of a patient on a patient support apparatus is provided. The positioning apparatus includes a sliding bearing unit to allow the positioning apparatus to be supported in a movable manner on the patient support apparatus, and a bearing unit with at least two bearing regions. At least a first of the at least two bearing regions is configured to support and/or provide support on the patient support apparatus, and at least a second of the at least two bearing regions is configured to assist the positioning of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Daniel Driemel, Hubertus Fischer, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20170338599
    Abstract: A shielded connection line for a magnetic resonance tomography system includes a signal conductor, a shield for the signal conductor, and a plug-in connector. The plug-in connector has a large number of connection contacts that are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix and are electrically insulated from each other in the plug-in connector. The signal conductor is in galvanic contact with a first connection contact, and three second connection contacts adjacent to the first connection contact and surrounding the first connection contact are galvanically connected to the shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Hemmerlein, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner
  • Patent number: 9814343
    Abstract: The invention relates to a water drawer (1), comprising a housing element (2) and a drawer element (3), wherein the drawer element (3) is movably guided within the housing element (2) and wherein water can be filled into a water receiving space of the drawer element (3), wherein the drawer element (3) can be moved in a translational movement between a first inner position (IN) and a second outer position (OUT), characterized in that the water drawer (1) further comprises at least one driving element (16) for providing a driving force for driving the drawer element (3) to move into the second outer position (OUT).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Klaus Winkelmann, Wolfgang Kraus, Christina Lowe, Lorenzo Gattei, Marco Saporetti
  • Publication number: 20170284050
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vibratory pile-driving apparatus having a carrier implement with a mast, on which, for the purpose of generating vibrations, a vibration generator with a transmission housing is supported, in which at least one pair of rotatably supported unbalanced units is arranged that are driven in a rotating manner by at least one rotary drive. According to the invention provision is made in that the transmission housing is surrounded by a soundproof housing, in which the transmission housing is supported by way of damping elements, and in that from the transmission housing at least one oil supply line and one oil discharge line are led out of the soundproof housing, wherein transmission oil can be cooled outside the soundproof housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: BAUER Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Philipp OTTO, Wolfgang KRAUS, Bernhard LINDERMAIR
  • Publication number: 20160367167
    Abstract: A positioning cushion for patient undergoing an imaging procedure in a medical imaging apparatus, with a first positioning unit that has a foam material and a second positioning unit, wherein the second positioning unit has at least one fluid cushion able to be filled with a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Daniel Driemel, Lukas Endner, Hubertus Fischer, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20160238677
    Abstract: An accessory comprises at least one first electrical accessory port for connection to a respective matching electrical coil port of an MR coil and at least one second electrical accessory port for connection to a respective matching electrical device port of an MR device. The first accessory port and the second accessory port do not match one another. The respective first accessory port is connected to the associated second accessory port by electrical adaptation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Hubertus Fischer, Katharina Hesels, Karsten Jahns, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Steffen Wolf, Jörg Rothard
  • Publication number: 20160022170
    Abstract: A strap-fastening apparatus for fastening safety straps is provided, wherein the strap-fastening apparatus has at least one fastening rail and at least one fastening clip. The at least one fastening clip has a strap-fastening element and the strap-fastening element, in a state of the at least one fastening clip arranged with the at least one fastening rail, is arranged within the at least one fastening rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Daniel Driemel, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20150272792
    Abstract: A medical securing unit is provided. The medical securing unit is configured to secure a position of a patient and/or of a medical accessory unit. The medical securing unit includes at least one securing strap element. The medical securing unit includes a strap storage unit with at least one retractor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Driemel, Wolfgang Kraus, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20150272772
    Abstract: A medical securing unit is configured to secure the position of a patient and/or a medical accessory unit. The medical securing unit has at least one securing belt element and a belt stowing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kraus, Jürgen Peter, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20150211206
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mast arrangement for a construction machine with a mast having a mast guide, along which a mast carriage is supported in a movable manner which is connected to a hydraulic source and has a first hydraulic coupling part for hydraulically connecting a tool unit to a hydraulic source on the mast carriage. According to the invention provision is made for the tool unit to have a tool guiding means, with which the tool unit can be fixed and positioned on the mast guide. On a frame of the tool unit a second hydraulic coupling part is arranged which corresponds to the first hydraulic coupling part of the mast carriage. Upon movement of mast carriage and tool unit towards each other along the mast guide the first hydraulic coupling part of the mast carriage can be linked up hydraulically to the second hydraulic coupling part on the tool unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Philipp OTTO, Wolfgang KRAUS
  • Publication number: 20150143633
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus configured to position and/or support a patient on a patient couch is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a first support unit that has a support surface to support the patient directly. The patient support apparatus also includes a second support unit. The second support unit includes at least one filler and a receiving chamber for receiving the at least one filler. The at least one filler includes a flexibly adjustable filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner
  • Publication number: 20150059093
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus configured to actively assist the support, positioning, or support and positioning of a patient on a patient support apparatus is provided. The positioning apparatus includes a sliding bearing unit to allow the positioning apparatus to be supported in a movable manner on the patient support apparatus, and a bearing unit with at least two bearing regions. At least a first of the at least two bearing regions is configured to support and/or provide support on the patient support apparatus, and at least a second of the at least two bearing regions is configured to assist the positioning of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Daniel Driemel, Hubertus Fischer, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20150065863
    Abstract: The embodiments are based on a positioning apparatus designed to provide assistance by supporting and/or positioning a patient on a patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus includes a bearing unit to hold the patient and a fastening unit. The fastening unit is designed to fasten the positioning apparatus to the patient support apparatus. The bearing unit includes at least two bearing regions, where it is possible to set a position of the first bearing region in relation to a position of the at least one second bearing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Daniel Driemel, Hubertus Fischer, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20150061679
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus configured to support a patient is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a table having a support surface to support the patient. The table includes a patient support assistance unit with at least one handle element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Daniel Driemel, Hubertus Fischer, Wolfgang Kraus, Thomas Kundner, Martin Zigann, Stephan Zink
  • Publication number: 20150028868
    Abstract: A local coil for a coil system of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having a hot spot formed during operation of the magnetic resonance imaging system provides an MRI examination that is as pleasant as possible for a patient with a magnetic field strength that is as strong as possible. The local coil includes a heat dissipation plate arranged in a region of the hot spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yvonne Candidus, Karsten Jahns, Helmut Kess, Wolfgang Kraus, Jörg Rothard
  • Publication number: 20140251304
    Abstract: The invention relates to a water drawer (1), comprising a housing element (2) and a drawer element (3), wherein the drawer element (3) is movably guided within the housing element (2) and wherein water can be filled into a water receiving space of the drawer element (3), wherein the drawer element (3) can be moved in a translational movement between a first inner position (IN) and a second outer position (OUT), characterized in that the water drawer (1) further comprises at least one driving element (16) for providing a driving force for driving the drawer element (3) to move into the second outer position (OUT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Winkelmann, Wolfgang Kraus, Christina Lowe, Lorenzo Gattei, Marco Saporetti
  • Publication number: 20120305866
    Abstract: Roller system (10) to be installed at a base (12) of a domestic appliance, such as an oven, a dishwasher or the like, said roller system (10) comprising a housing (14) to be fixed at the base (12); a turning lever (16) pivotingly attached at its one free end to the housing (14); a roller (18) rotatably attached to the other free end of the turning lever (16); a tension arm (20) pivotingly attached to the turning lever (16), and a set screw (22) to be seated at the base (12) and being in thread engagement with a thread provided at the tension arm (20), wherein the roller system (10) is designed in such a manner that, when installed at the base (12) of a domestic appliance, the actuation of the set screw (22) leads to a pivoting of the turning lever (16) and thus to a height adjustment of the roller (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kraus
  • Patent number: 4813736
    Abstract: The invention provides a concept for a series of forwardly tilting truck cabs which may be readily adapted to different sizes of trucks. The basic structure of the cab comprises a front wall, a back wall, a roof assembly and a floor assembly. A plurality of standard functional modules may be fitted to the basic cab. The complete access step unit is separate from the cab and is directly secured to the vehicle chassis. Exposed parts of the cab are provided with stiffening members of which at least some are adapted to perform additional functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: MAN Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Schubert, Werner Schmidt, Gerhard Watzek, Erich Koch, Herbert John, Wolfgang Kraus