Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Strobel

Wolfgang Strobel 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: 20220379425
    Abstract: A workpiece separator system including a gripper, a heat source in thermal communication with the gripper, the heat source configured to heat a block of the workpiece causing separation of an alloy puck from the block. A method for separating alloy from a block of a workpiece including heating the block, heating the alloy through the block, melting a thin interface between the block and the alloy, and removing from the block substantially all of the alloy as an alloy puck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventor: Wolfgang Strobel
  • Patent number: 10821762
    Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes an image processing unit; a first optical registration sensor; and a second optical registration sensor spaced apart from the first optical registration sensor along a first axis by a first distance associated with a gap between media units on a web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Clive Hohberger, David Womack, Bruce N. Alleshouse, James Clark, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Patent number: 10734865
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric motor comprising an electronics housing having motor electronics accommodated therein and a stator housing arranged axially at a distance from the electronics housing, wherein, axially between the electronics housing and the stator housing there is arranged a twin-flow cooling wheel which, during operation, generates a first cooling air stream along the electronics housing and a second cooling air stream along the stator housing and/or at least one bearing shield adjoining the stator housing axially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Maschke, Hartmut Messerschmidt, Friedrich Schaffert, Wolfgang Ströbel, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20190033492
    Abstract: A method for performing multiple operations on a lens includes performing a first operation on the lens with the lens secured to a suction device at a first pressure value within the suction device. The method further includes changing pressure within the suction device to a second pressure value different from the first pressure value using a controller and performing a second operation on the lens with the lens secured to the suction device at the second pressure value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventor: Wolfgang Strobel
  • Publication number: 20180319181
    Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes an image processing unit; a first optical registration sensor; and a second optical registration sensor spaced apart from the first optical registration sensor along a first axis by a first distance associated with a gap between media units on a web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Clive Hohberger, David Womack, Bruce N. Alleshouse, James Clark, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Patent number: 10035365
    Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes an image processing unit; a first optical registration sensor; and a second optical registration sensor spaced apart from the first optical registration sensor along a first axis by a first distance associated with a gap between media units on a web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: ZIH Corp.
    Inventors: Clive Hohberger, David Womack, Bruce N. Alleshouse, James Clark, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Publication number: 20180076693
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric motor comprising an electronics housing having motor electronics accommodated therein and a stator housing arranged axially at a distance from the electronics housing, wherein, axially between the electronics housing and the stator housing there is arranged a twin-flow cooling wheel which, during operation, generates a first cooling air stream along the electronics housing and a second cooling air stream along the stator housing and/or at least one bearing shield adjoining the stator housing axially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Maschke, Hartmut Messerschmidt, Friedrich Schaffert, Wolfgang Ströbel, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20160271977
    Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes an image processing unit; a first optical registration sensor; and a second optical registration sensor spaced apart from the first optical registration sensor along a first axis by a first distance associated with a gap between media units on a web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Clive Hohberger, David Womack, Bruce N. Alleshouse, James Clark, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Patent number: 9384683
    Abstract: Provided is a direct thermal media containing a regular repeating pattern of color-forming thermally-imageable stripes printed parallel to the print head element line and a system for using such direct thermal media in color direct thermal printers including an optical registration system optimized for use with this media and an image processing unit that monitors the position of the stripe pattern relative to the print head and synchronizes the start of the printing process. This direct thermal media together with the optical registration system and image processing unit comprise an operative system in that the design of the thermal media, the optical registration system and image processing unit used to control printing are optimized for use with each other. This system may be utilized, for example, in color thermal printers for documents, receipts, tags, tickets or labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ZIH Corp.
    Inventors: Clive Hohberger, David Womack, Bruce N. Alleshouse, James Clark, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Publication number: 20150335952
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig
  • Publication number: 20150335954
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig
  • Publication number: 20150335953
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig
  • Publication number: 20150149837
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for collecting sporting event data based on real time data for proximity and movement of objects. In the context of a method, the method includes calculating a tag data filter parameter for a plurality of tag events based on received tag blink data and tag location data, wherein the tag data filter parameter comprises a blink period, distance span, or velocity, calculating a participant location data adjustment factor based on the tag data filter parameter, and calculating multidimensional player location information per unit time based on the plurality of tag events and the participant location adjustment factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Rodrigo Alonso, Cynthia Traeger, Bob Kuehne, James J. O'Hagan, Michael A. Wohl, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig
  • Publication number: 20150099625
    Abstract: Provided is a direct thermal media containing a regular repeating pattern of color-forming thermally-imageable stripes printed parallel to the print head element line and a system for using such direct thermal media in color direct thermal printers including an optical registration system optimized for use with this media and an image processing unit that monitors the position of the stripe pattern relative to the print head and synchronizes the start of the printing process. This direct thermal media together with the optical registration system and image processing unit comprise an operative system in that the design of the thermal media, the optical registration system and image processing unit used to control printing are optimized for use with each other. This system may be utilized, for example, in color thermal printers for documents, receipts, tags, tickets or labels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Clive Hohberger, David Womack, Bruce N. Alleshouse, James Clark, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Patent number: 9002485
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: ZIH Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig
  • Patent number: 8989880
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing performance analytics using dynamics/kinetics models based on role data or weather data and real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects. In one embodiment, a method is provided for monitoring a participant that at least includes correlating at least one tag to the participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; and determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: ZIH Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Publication number: 20140364976
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing performance analytics using dynamics/kinetics models based on role data or weather data and real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects. In one embodiment, a method is provided for monitoring a participant that at least includes correlating at least one tag to the participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; and determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Wolfgang Strobel
  • Publication number: 20140364974
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig
  • Publication number: 20140364973
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for monitoring the health and fitness of an individual. An example method comprises correlating a tag and a sensor to the individual, receiving tag derived data indicative of a location for the individual, and receiving sensor derived data indicative of at least one of a health, a fitness, an operation level, or a performance level for the individual. The method further comprises comparing the tag location data of the tag derived data to individual dynamics/kinetics models and comparing the sensor derived data to at least one of health models, fitness models, operation level models, or performance level models. A HFOP status is then determined for the individual based on the comparing the tag location data to individual dynamics/kinetics models and on the comparing the sensor derived data to at least one of health models, fitness models, operation level models, or performance level models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: ZIH Corp.
    Inventors: James J. O'Hagan, Wolfgang Strobel, Michael A. Wohl
  • Publication number: 20140362120
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program product, and system provide for displaying analytics data based upon aggregated data corresponding to an object via an interface. The method may include receiving analytic data corresponding to at least one object characteristic. The method may also include generating at least one display element having the analytic data corresponding to the at least one object characteristic at one or more time intervals, and causing the at least one display element to be displayed in an interface. The interface may be configured to size the at least one data element within the user interface to enable the display of a plurality of display elements in the display. The interface may be further configured to receive an input corresponding to a user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. Wohl, James J. O'Hagan, Anthony R. Brown, Wolfgang Strobel, Dean Lodwig