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Albert Blank, Obing DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110192388METHOD FOR SLICING A MULTIPLICITY OF WAFERS FROM A CRYSTAL COMPOSED OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - A method for slicing a plurality of wafers from a crystal includes providing a crystal of semiconductor material having a longitudinal axis, a cross section and at least one pulling edge. The crystal is fixed on a table and guided through a wire gang defined by sawing wire so as to form the wafers. The guiding is provided by a relative movement between the table and the wire gang such that entry sawing or exit sawing using the sawing wire occurs in a vicinity of the at least one pulling edge of the crystal.08-11-2011
20130333682METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY SLICING A MULTIPLICITY OF WAFERS FROM A CYLINDRICAL WORKPIECE - A method for simultaneously slicing a multiplicity of wafers from a substantially circular-cylindrical workpiece that is connected to a sawing strip includes executing a relative movement between the workpiece and a wire gang of a wire saw with the aid of a forward feed device with a defined forward feed rate so as to slice the wafers. The forward feed rate is varied through the course of the method and includes being set to a value v12-19-2013

Andreas Blank, Hechingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150125331DISPLACEMENT PUMP - A displacement pump with a pot-shaped housing, a rotor which is swivel-mounted about a rotation axis inside the housing, and two blades which are guided in a movable manner insider the rotor, wherein the pot-shaped housing includes an inner peripheral wall which has a sealing portion for tightly adjoining the rotor and a chamber portion for tightly adjoining the blade tips, as well as for dividing the internal space of the housing into chambers. The rotor has two blade receptacles for receiving and guiding the blades, wherein each internal radially extending blade tip restricts a pressure chamber in the respective blade receptacle. Both pressure chambers are fluid-connected to one another via a connection element, wherein the total volume of both pressure chambers and the connection element remains at the same level during a rotation of the rotor, at least while the blade tips are attached to the chamber portion.05-07-2015
20150132155PUMP DEVICE WITH A VACUUM PUMP AND A LUBRICATION PUMP - A pump device having a drive shaft which has a drive section that can be coupled with a drive system. The pump device includes a vacuum pump that can be driven by the drive shaft. The vacuum pump includes a rotor and at least one blade that can be moved in radial direction in the rotor and that divides pressure chambers. The pump device also includes a lubrication pump that can be driven by the drive shaft. The vacuum pump is arranged between the drive section and the lubrication pump. A locking device is provided between the rotor and the lubrication pump in which, when activated, the at least one blade remains in a radially internal position when the rotor is rotating.05-14-2015
20150132169POSTIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP - The invention relates to a positive displacement pump, including a pot-shaped housing, a rotor rotatably supported in the housing, and at least one blade movably guided in the rotor, the blade tip of which contacts the inner circumferential wall of the housing and divides the interior into chambers, wherein a locking mechanism that inhibits or brakes the movement of the blade in the rotor is provided.05-14-2015

Andreas Blank, Deining DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130320056VEHICLE LOAD CARRIER BOX WITH FLEXIBLE SAFETY MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a vehicle load carrier box (12-05-2013

Anton Blank, Stuttgart DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150328444Capillary injection needle - Apparatus for the repeated injection of substances into an organic skin, with a housing (11-19-2015

Benoit Blank, Edingen-Neckarhausen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140371473Process for the Preparation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) - A process is described for the preparation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which comprises the following steps: 12-18-2014

Benoit Blank, Mannheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130150596PRODUCTION OF 5 HYDROXYMETHYULFURFURAL (HMF) FROM HEXOSE SOLUTIONS IN THE PRESENCE OF STEAM - Method for producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), wherein 06-13-2013
20130150597PREPARATION OF 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) FROM SACCHARIDE SOLUTIONS IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOLVENT HAVING A BOILING POINT GREATER THAN 60 C AND LESS THAN 200 C (AT STANDARD PRESSURE, CALLED LOW BOILER FOR SHORT) - A process for preparing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which comprises 06-13-2013
20130345450SEPARATING OFF 5 HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) FROM REACTION SOLUTIONS BY STEAM DISTILLATION - Method for producing solutions which comprise 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and have a reduced content of starting materials of the HMF synthesis or a reduced content of by-products of the HMF synthesis (hereinbelow called product solution), which comprises treating solutions which comprise 12-26-2013

Claudia Blank, Stutzerbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110106251VALVE DEVICE INTENDED FOR BEING IMPLANTED IN A DYSFUNCTIONAL LARYNX OR A LARYNX PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a valve device designed to be implanted in a dysfunctional larynx or in a prosthetic larynx, said device comprising a distal portion forming an annular support structure and a central portion forming an obturator, characterized in that said obturator comprises i) a peripheral part forming a first valve integral with the annular support structure in a first hinge region, and ii) a central part forming a second valve integral with the first valve in a second hinge region.05-05-2011

Felix Blank, Konstanz DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080220311Pem Fuel Cell with Charging Chamber - Proposed is a PEM fuel cell that comprises a separator plate assembly with a charging chamber, which is partitioned off by a partition wall and via charging spots has a fluid connection to an adjoining cathode chamber. The partition wall is designed so that the depths of the charging channels in the charging chamber and the depths of the distribution channels in the adjoining cathode chambers change in such a way that the quantity of oxidant that is charged at a charging spot from the charging chamber into the cathode chamber can be fixed in advance. As a result, the charging of oxidant, which has not been humidified or only slightly, into the cathode chamber can be improved with regard to the curve of the relative humidity along the cathode. Also proposed is a method for manufacturing a separator plate assembly suitable for a PEM fuel cell.09-11-2008
20090197134FUEL CELL WITH A SEPARATOR PLATE UNIT, AND A SEPARATOR PLATE UNIT - The invention relates to a fuel cell having a membrane electrode arrangement (08-06-2009
20090325036Bipolar Plate and Fuel Cell Unit - The invention relates to a bipolar plate for a fuel cell stack, which comprises at least a an anode-side sub-plate. An interior of the bipolar plate is enclosed by the sub-plates, with a fluid port area arranged having at least one fluid port, over which a fluid can be conveyed to the fluid channels. The fluid channels are arranged on at least one of the flat sides, as well as a manifold zone, over which the fluid can be distributed to its assigned fluid channels and an accumulation zone, over which the fluid can be carried away from the fluid channels to another fluid port area. At least one of the sub-plates has a uniform arrangement of raised support points in the manifold zone and/or accumulation zone. Apart from the peripherally situated support points, a negative support point of the same type is designed adjacent to each raised support point inside the manifold zone and/or the accumulation zone.12-31-2009
20110097648Control of a fluid flow in an electrochemical cell - The invention relates to an electrochemical cell, especially a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEM fuel cell) or an electrolysis cell which displays improved efficiency as a result of improved temperature or moisture distribution and/or reactant distribution inside said cell. The invention is characterized in that in an electrochemical cell, comprising a channel structure for feeding, circulating and discharging fluids necessary for the operation of said cell, at least one element (04-28-2011
20110159396BIPOLAR PLATE FOR A FUEL CELL ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR PLACEMENT BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENTS - The invention relates to a bipolar plate (06-30-2011
20110229779INTERNALLY GAS REGULATED FUEL CELL - A fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and at least one bipolar plate having an anode-side gas distributor structure for distributing anode reactants, a cathode-side gas distributor structure for distributing cathode reactants, and a guide passage structure for distributing a cooling medium. At least one of the anode-side gas distributor structure and the cathode-side gas distributor structure is divided into at least a first field and a second field, each of the first and second fields having an entry port and an exit port for the reactants. In addition, a method for such a fuel cell includes passing a reactant into an entry port of the first field and out of an exit port of the first field, mixing the reactant with a fresh reactant so as to form a mixture, and passing the mixture into the entry port of the second field.09-22-2011
20140315110Method for Operating a Fuel Cell - A method for operating a fuel cell system involves operating the fuel cell with recirculation of anode exhaust gas below a predefined maximum load limit of the fuel cell and operating the fuel cell without recirculation of the anode exhaust gas between the load limit and the full load of the fuel cell.10-23-2014
20150044590METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL CELL STACK FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method for operating a fuel cell stack (02-12-2015
20150086886Fuel Cell Stack Arrangement with at least one Multi-Functional End Plate - A fuel cell stack arrangement includes a fuel cells arranged between a first and a second end plate. At least one of the end plates is designed as a channel end plate with at least one channel. The channel has a stack opening, which is opened in the direction of the stack, and a second opening. The stack opening and the second opening are connected to each other via a channel section and are arranged at a distance to each other in a top view looking down on the channel end plate.03-26-2015
20150180051Fuel Cell Module for a Vehicle - A fuel cell module includes at least one fuel cell stack with a housing. The at least one fuel cell stack is arranged, with a plurality of system components for conducting and/or conditioning the fluids for the supply of the at least one fuel cell stack, with a mechanical interface for fastening the fuel cell module to the vehicle. The mechanical interface is arranged on the housing, wherein the housing forms a carrier for the system components.06-25-2015

Patent applications by Felix Blank, Konstanz DE

Felix Blank, Munchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080215739Marketing Method and Communication System for Implementing the Marketing Method - In one aspect, a database in which target subscribers of different subscriber classes that can be reached via a communications system are allocated, and one respective marketer is assigned to each of the subscriber classes. When the communications system establishes a first communications relation between a first subscriber and a target subscriber while using a destination address given by the first subscriber, the subscriber class of the target subscriber is determined based on the destination address. The determination of the subscriber class results in the establishment of a second communications relation between the first subscriber and a marketer assigned to the determined subscriber class.09-04-2008
20140046762Marketing Method and Communication System for Implementing the Marketing Method - In one aspect, a database in which target subscribers of different subscriber classes that can be reached via a communications system are allocated, and one respective marketer is assigned to each of the subscriber classes. When the communications system establishes a first communications relation between a first subscriber and a target subscriber while using a destination address given by the first subscriber, the subscriber class of the target subscriber is determined based on the destination address. The determination of the subscriber class results in the establishment of a second communications relation between the first subscriber and a marketer assigned to the determined subscriber class.02-13-2014

Franko Blank, Hodenhang DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080223124Method for the Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring - Method for the indirect tire pressure monitoring in which an analysis of the natural oscillation behavior of at least one tire is performed and at least one pressure loss analysis variable (f09-18-2008
20080243423Method For the Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring - Method for the indirect tire pressure monitoring in which there are performed a rolling circumference analysis of the tires, in which rolling circumference analysis variables (ΔDIAG, ΔSIDE, ΔAXLE) are determined from actually found and learnt test variables describing the rotation of the wheels, and a frequency analysis of the natural oscillation behavior of at least one tire in which at least one frequency analysis variable (f10-02-2008
20080281552Method for the Detection of the Loading of a Motor Vehicle - A method for the detection of the loading of a motor vehicle determines a loading condition of the vehicle using an analysis of the rotational behavior of the wheels. In a frequency analysis, it determines the natural frequencies of the wheels and looks at the amplitudes of the tire noise around those frequencies, which amplitudes change when the loading condition changes.11-13-2008
20100063665Method for Recognition of a Pressure Loss in Motor Vehicle Tires - Disclosed is a method for detection of a pressure loss in motor vehicle tires, which detects pressure loss on at least one vehicle tire based on several parameters, which are calculated from the rolling circumference of the tires. To this end, currently calculated parameters are compared with learnt values of the parameters.03-11-2010

Frederik Blank, Heidelberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110106463METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE DELIVERY VOLUME OF AN INJECTION PUMP - By detecting the pressure time characteristic on the high-pressure side of an injection pump, the delivery volume of the pump is able to be determined without intervention in the injection system.05-05-2011
20110264282SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED DECISION-MAKING IN WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS AND/OR WATER SUPPLY OPERATIONS - A system and method are provided for optimized decision-making in water supply networks and/or water supply operations. The system includes at least one central data processing device and a control system having at least one integration device. The system also includes at least one functional unit for identifying and/or processing status information affecting the respective network or operation. The functionality of the at least one functional unit can be integrated and/or incorporated into the control system by means of the integration device such that the control system functionality is expanded by the functionality of the respective functional unit and/or control system, and the at least one function unit cooperates such that individual functions and/or the functionality of the respective functional unit can be called up and/or executed and/or utilized via the integration unit and/or the control system, and resulting additional status information can be obtained and provided for decision-making, for example, relating to a technical task or technical problem.10-27-2011
20120316852ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING THE OPERATION OF A SUPPLY NETWORK - An exemplary arrangement for determining set point values for controllable elements in a network that includes a management system for driving elements of the network and a plurality of processing units. The arrangement also includes at least one simulation unit with a simulation environment for generating a hydraulic simulation model of the network, and an optimization unit with an optimization environment for converting and simplifying the hydraulic simulation model. The optimization environment receives exported data from the simulation environment, generates a simplified optimization model from the exported data through an algorithm that is implemented through program code executed by a processor, and uses the optimization model and at least one of received additional data and measurement and field data to calculate optimized flow charts as temporally changeable set point value series for driving elements in the network and providing the driven elements to the management system.12-13-2012
20130054174SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING MEASUREMENT SIGNALS IN SPATIALLY EXTENSIVE SUPPLY NETWORKS - Exemplary systems and methods for monitoring a current state of a spatially extensive supply network having at least one control station that monitors and controls the supply network and a plurality of sensors that transmit measurement values relating to operating behavior to the at least one control station. Current measurement values are measured at positions on the supply network corresponding to each sensor. Each sensor analyzes measured signal variations and signal trends of the measured current values via an evaluating unit. The measurement values of each respective sensor are transmitted to the at least one control station in data packets at a defined time. At each respective sensor, when the analysis detects an abnormal measurement signal variation, a frequency of transmission of the respective sensor and each adjacent sensor is increased, the respective sensor transmitting the measurement values to the at least one control station or to adjacent sensors to which the respective sensor is connected to through a common supply line and which measure an identical or physically similar quantity.02-28-2013

Patent applications by Frederik Blank, Heidelberg DE

Joachim Blank, Villingen-Schwenningen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090153598Arrangement with a Mobile Data Carrier and a Hand-Held Device - An arrangement (06-18-2009

Joakim Blank, Hamburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140109349Buckle Cap for a Seat Belt Buckle and Method of Mounting Same - What is described is a buckle cap for a belt buckle having two interconnected half-shells (04-24-2014

Juergen Blank, Berlin DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140029953Optical Coupling Unit for an Arrangement for Sending Optical Signals, an Arrangement for Sending Optical Signals and an Optical Transceiver - The invention relates to an optical coupling unit for an arrangement for sending optical signals, including a base unit, a light path formed between a light input and a light output of the base unit and configured to transmit light received via the light input to the light output, an outer light path section included in the light path, which section extends outside the base unit and into which the light transmitted along the light path emerges from the base unit via a light exit and from which the light after passing through the outer light path section enters again into the base unit via a light entry, and a light decoupling element, which is formed in the light path by means of at least one beamsplitting surface coating and configured to decouple a portion of the light transmitted along the light path. Furthermore the invention relates to an arrangement for sending optical signals and to an optical transceiver.01-30-2014

Juergen Blank, Gernrode DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090267806Electrical Circuit - An electrical circuit for controlling at least one electrical load and at least one function thereof by providing, in the active line of an AC circuit, a modulation switching circuit and a plurality of function keys series-connected with at least with the at least one electrical load and a demodulation unit upstream thereof.10-29-2009

Jutta Blank, Binzen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140349990Pyrazolopyrrolidine Derivatives and their Use in the Treatment of Disease - The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;11-27-2014

Kerstin Godelinde Blank, Kranenburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150132837MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR RELIABLE ON-CHIP INCUBATION OF DROPLETS IN DELAY LINES - The present invention relates generally to droplet creation, fusion and sorting, and incubation for droplet-based microfluidic assays. More particularly, the present invention relates to delay-lines, which allow incubation of reactions for precise time periods. More particularly, the present invention relates to delay lines for incubations up to three hours, while reducing back-pressure and dispersion in the incubation time due to the unequal speeds with which droplets pass through the delay line.05-14-2015

Kurt Blank, Bad Buchau DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130192968SINGLE-ROW EMERGENCY-STOP SWITCH-CONTACT DEVICE - An electrical contact device including first and second switching contact units for producing or isolating electrically conductive connections, wherein a first contact side of the first switching contact unit is connected to a first contact side of the second switching contact unit, and a second contact side of the first switching contact unit is connected to a first connection contact of the contact device, and a second contact side of the second switching contact unit is connected to a second connection contact of the contact device, and wherein two switching contact units are designed to be actuable by a movable plunger acting on said switching contact units. The two connection contacts, in relation to the plunger, are arranged opposite one another on the contact device, and the first and second switching contact units are arranged within a mounting unit.08-01-2013

Kurt Blank, Ebersbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090145400FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF PRESSURE RESERVOIRS - A fuel injection system (06-11-2009
20130174655TEST STATION FOR FLUID PUMPS AND FLUID INJECTORS - A test station for testing a fluid pump and/or a fluid injector has a fluid-pump receiving device for accommodating a fluid pump, a fluid-injector receiving device for accommodating a fluid injector, a fluid line which hydraulically connects the fluid-pump receiving device to the fluid-injector receiving device and which enables a fluid flow from the fluid pump to the fluid injector during operation, a sealed cooling circuit through which coolant is circulating during operation, and a first heat exchanger, which is developed and disposed in the fluid line so as to have the fluid flow and the coolant flow pass through it during operation such that a heat transfer takes place between the fluid flow and the coolant flow.07-11-2013
20130186605TEST STAND AND METHOD FOR TESTING FLUID PUMPS AND FLUID INJECTORS - A test stand for testing a fluid injection pump and/or a fluid injector has a device for conditioning a test fluid used for the testing. The device has a tank to accommodate and store the test fluid, a first fluid removal line to withdraw test fluid from the tank and to convey it to the fluid injection pump, and a cooling circuit for cooling the test fluid stored inside the tank. The cooling circuit has a second fluid removal line and a return line. The fluid removal line is to withdraw test fluid from the tank and is connected to a heat exchanger, which cools the test fluid withdrawn from the tank. The return line is connected to the heat exchanger and returns the test fluid from the heat exchanger back into the tank.07-25-2013

Patent applications by Kurt Blank, Ebersbach DE

Lars Blank, Dortmund DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100324257OMEGA-AMINO CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, OMEGA-AMINO CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTERS, OR RECOMBINANT CELLS WHICH PRODUCE LACTAMS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a cell, which has been genetically modified relative to its wild type, so that in comparison with its wild type it is able to produce more ω-aminocarboxylic acids, more ω-aminocarboxylic acid esters or more lactams derived from ω-aminocarboxylic acids, starting from carboxylic acids or carboxylic acid esters. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for the production of a genetically modified cell, the cells obtainable by this method, a method for the production of ω-aminocarboxylic acids, of ω-aminocarboxylic acid esters or of lactams derived from ω-aminocarboxylic acids, the ω-aminocarboxylic acids, ω-aminocarboxylic acid esters or lactams derived from ω-aminocarboxylic acids obtainable by this method, a method for the production of polyamides based on ω-aminocarboxylic acids or based on lactams and the polyamides obtainable by this method.12-23-2010
20140235561MEANS AND METHODS FOR RHAMNOLIPID PRODUCTION - Provided is a host cell comprising a rhlA gene or an ortholog thereof, under the control of a heterologous promoter and a rhlB gene or an ortholog thereof, under the control of a heterologous promoter. The host cell is capable of achieving a carbon yield of more than 0.18 Cmol rhamnolipid/Cmol substrate. Provided is also a method of producing rhamnolipids, employing such a host cell.08-21-2014

Lars M. Blank, Dortmund DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150122653Method for the Separation of Polarizable Bioparticles - The invention relates to a method for the separation of a polarisable bioparticle comprising the steps: a) dielectrophoretic preseparation of a polarisable bioparticle from a suspension of bioparticles; b) fluidic separation of the selected bioparticle by fixing the bioparticle in a dielectrophoretic field cage and circulating fluid around the bioparticle; c) transferring the separated bioparticle from the dielectrophoretic field cage to a culture chamber; d) dielectrophoretic fixing of the separated bioparticle in the culture chamber and study, observation, manipulation and/or culturing of the separated bioparticle. The invention further relates to a microfluidic system and use thereof.05-07-2015

Martin Blank, Hamm DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080213115High-Pressure Gas Compressor And Method Of Operating A High-Pressure Gas Compressor - A high-pressure gas compressor comprises a single-acting cam driven piston with a pressure compensation chamber disposed between the piston and the cam. A roller tappet assembly transmits reciprocating motion from the cam to the piston. A pressurized gas directed to the pressure compensation chamber offsets forces acting on the piston from the compression chamber gas pressure, thereby reducing Hertzian pressure between the tappet roller and the cam. Overall efficiency and durability can be improved by reducing friction between compressor components, for example by employing thin film coatings to reduce friction, pressurized oil lubrication systems and higher cylinder bore diameter to piston stroke ratios. The service life of gas seals and compression efficiency can be improved by thermal management strategies, including liquid-cooled compressor cylinder liners and intercoolers between compression stages. Employing a poppet-style intake valve and reducing parasitic volume in the compression chamber can improve compressor volumetric efficiency.09-04-2008

Oliver Blank, Nittendorf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100117144SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In one embodiment, a field effect transistor has a semiconductor body, a drift region of a first conductivity type and a gate electrode. At least one trench extends into the drift region. A field plate is arranged at least in a portion of the at least one trench. A dielectric material at least partially surrounds both the gate electrode and the field plate. The field plate includes a first semiconducting material.05-13-2010
20100181641SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - A semiconductor and method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. In one embodiment the method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with a first substrate surface and at least one trench having at least one trench surface. The trench extends from the first substrate surface into the semiconductor substrate. The trench has a first trench section and a second trench section. The trench surface is exposed in an upper portion of the first and second trench sections and covered with a first insulating layer in a lower portion. A second insulating layer is formed at least on the exposed trench surface in the upper portion. A conductive layer is formed on the second insulating layer at least in the upper portion, wherein the second insulating layer electrically insulates the conductive layer from the semiconductor substrate. The conductive layer is removed in the first trench section without removing the conductive layer in the second trench section.07-22-2010
20110089527SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - A semiconductor and method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. In one embodiment the method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with a first substrate surface and at least one trench having at least one trench surface. The trench extends from the first substrate surface into the semiconductor substrate. The trench has a first trench section and a second trench section. The trench surface is exposed in an upper portion of the first and second trench sections and covered with a first insulating layer in a lower portion. A second insulating layer is formed at least on the exposed trench surface in the upper portion. A conductive layer is formed on the second insulating layer at least in the upper portion, wherein the second insulating layer electrically insulates the conductive layer from the semiconductor substrate. The conductive layer is removed in the first trench section without removing the conductive layer in the second trench section.04-21-2011
20120025303SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In one embodiment, a field effect transistor has a semiconductor body, a drift region of a first conductivity type and a gate electrode. At least one trench extends into the drift region. A field plate is arranged at least in a portion of the at least one trench. A dielectric material at least partially surrounds both the gate electrode and the field plate. The field plate includes a first semiconducting material.02-02-2012

Patent applications by Oliver Blank, Nittendorf DE

Oliver Blank, Nitbendoif DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100078718SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a trench, a buried insulated source electrode arranged in a bottom portion of the trench, a first gate electrode and a second gate electrode arranged in an upper portion of the trench and spaced apart from one another. A surface gate contact extends into the upper portion of the trench and is in physical and electrical contact with the first gate electrode and second gate electrode.04-01-2010

Oliver Blank, Freising DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090152624INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE WITH A SEMICONDUCTOR BODY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - An integrated circuit device with a semiconductor body and a method for the production of a semiconductor device a provided. The semiconductor body comprises a cell field with a drift zone of a first conduction type. In addition, the semiconductor device comprises an edge region surrounding the cell field. Field plates with a trench gate structure are arranged in the cell field, and an edge trench surrounding the cell field is provided in the edge region. The front side of the semiconductor body is in the edge region provided with an edge zone of a conduction type complementing the first conduction type with doping materials of body zones of the cell field. The edge zone of the complementary conduction type extends both within and outside the edge trench.06-18-2009
20090218618SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A semiconductor device and method. One embodiments provides a semiconductor substrate having a trench with a sidewall isolation comprising a first isolating material, a field electrode formed in lower portion of the trench, a cover comprising a second material above the field electrode, the second material being selectively etchable to the first isolating material, a gate dielectric on the sidewall in an upper portion of the trench and a gate electrode in the upper portion of the trench.09-03-2009
20110076817INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE WITH A SEMICONDUCTOR BODY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - An integrated circuit device with a semiconductor body and a method for the production of a semiconductor device a provided. The semiconductor body comprises a cell field with a drift zone of a first conduction type. In addition, the semiconductor device comprises an edge region surrounding the cell field. Field plates with a trench gate structure are arranged in the cell field, and an edge trench surrounding the cell field is provided in the edge region. The front side of the semiconductor body is in the edge region provided with an edge zone of a conduction type complementing the first conduction type with doping materials of body zones of the cell field. The edge zone of the complementary conduction type extends both within and outside the edge trench.03-31-2011
20140295658SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING TRENCH GATE AND BURIED SOURCE ELECTRODES - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a trench, a buried insulated source electrode arranged in a bottom portion of the trench, a first gate electrode and a second gate electrode arranged in an upper portion of the trench and spaced apart from one another. A surface gate contact extends into the upper portion of the trench and is in physical and electrical contact with the first gate electrode and second gate electrode.10-02-2014

Patent applications by Oliver Blank, Freising DE

Olivier Blank, Freising DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090273024METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSISTOR COMPONENT HAVING A FIELD PLATE - A method for producing a transistor component having a field plate. One embodiment includes providing a semiconductor body having a first side, and including a first trench extending into the semiconductor body. A field plate dielectric layer is produced on the first side and at uncovered areas of the first trench such that a residual trench remains. A field plate layer is produced in the residual trench. The first side of the semiconductor body is uncovered using a polishing method. The field plate dielectric layer is partially removed from the at least one first trench proceeding from the first side.11-05-2009

Philippe Blank, Düsseldorf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160030678DRIVE MECHANISM OF A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Drive Mechanisnn of a Drug Delivery Device The present invention relates to a drive mechanism of a drug delivery device for dispensing of a dose of a medicament, the mechanism comprising: —a housing (02-04-2016

Rolf Blank, Grosskrotzenburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110171056Powders for Rare Earth Magnets, Rare Earth Magnets and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - A powder consists essentially by weight, of 28.00≦R≦32.00%, where R is at least one rare earth element including Y and the sum of Dy+Tb>0.5, 0.50≦B≦2.00%, 0.50≦Co≦3.50%, 0.050≦M≦0.5%, where M is one or more of the elements Ga, Cu and Al, 0.25 wt %07-14-2011

Sabastian Blank, Kaiserslautern DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150199630OPERATOR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS - Performance information indicative of operator performance of a mobile machine is received. A performance opportunity space is identified, indicative of possible performance improvement. Savings identified in the performance opportunity space are quantified.07-16-2015

Sebastian Blank, Kaiserslautern DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130116896System for Controlling a Work Machine - A system and a method for controlling a work machine. A plurality of sensor arrangements provide a respective output value. A data transmission network connects the sensor arrangements to a processor unit. The processor unit is operated to convert output values from the sensor arrangement into a standard data format on the basis of formatting data associated with the sensor arrangements and to amalgamate them to form a combined measured value. It is proposed that the processor unit be able to operate to obtain the formatting data via the transmission network.05-09-2013
20140129192DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE OPERATING STATE OF A MACHINE - A device for detecting the operating state of a machine comprises one or more sensors for making available in each case an output value relating to a current parameter of a component of the machine, and a processing unit which is connected to the sensors and is programmed to derive information about the operating state of machine using a Hidden Markov Model and on the basis of the measured values of the sensors and/or values derived therefrom. The processing unit can be supplied with a state transition matrix A, elements of an emission probability matrix B for the probability that an observation is conditioned by a certain state, and a vector π for describing an input state, in order to derive the operating states of the machine therefrom. The processing unit is programmed to derive elements of the emission probability matrix B from the measured values of the sensors.05-08-2014
20140277960HARVESTER WITH FUZZY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DETECTING STEADY CROP PROCESSING STATE - A method, a system and a harvester (09-18-2014
20140277961OPERATING STATE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE WITH FUSION CONSIDERING SENSOR VALUE RELIABILTY - A system for detecting an operating state of a work machine (09-18-2014
20150199360OPERATOR PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATION GENERATION - A set of data is received. The data is indicative of sensed parameters on a mobile machine. The data is evaluated against a set of actionable conditions to determine the degree of fulfillment of each condition. A recommendation for changing the operation of the mobile machine is identified based on the degree of fulfillment. An output is generated based on the recommendation.07-16-2015
20150199637OPERATOR PERFORMANCE REPORT GENERATION - A set of data indicative of sensed parameters on an agricultural machine is evaluated against a reference data set to obtain an evaluation value indicative of how the set of data compares to the reference data. A performance score is generated based on the evaluation value and indicates a performance of a given operator in operating the agricultural machine. An operator performance report is generated based on the performance score.07-16-2015

Patent applications by Sebastian Blank, Kaiserslautern DE

Simon Blank, Hamburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080317669Cloning of honey bee allergen C - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide capable of binding to IgE from subjects allergic to venom of an insect from the order 12-25-2008

Stefan Blank, Waging DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130143704SPROCKET - The invention relates to a multipart sprocket (06-06-2013

Thiemo Blank, Bruehl DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100319836POLYMER PROSTHESIS - A polymer prosthesis with lumen and an axial length and having in a pre-delivery condition a plurality of relatively stiff stenting segments spaced from each other along the length of the prosthesis, the spaces between the relatively stiff stenting segments of a first polymer being bridged by relatively flexible linking segments of a second polymer, different from the first, the relatively stiff stenting segments and the relatively flexible linking segments being alternately arranged along the length of the prosthesis.12-23-2010

Thiemo Blank, Plankstadt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080312727Medical Implant Such a Stent - A medical implant such as a self-expanding shape memory alloy stent with a strut matrix formed by cut patterns in a wall of a tubular workpiece (12-18-2008
20100000329SUBSTANTIALLY FLEXIBLE IMPLANT HOLDER FOR A TUBULAR IMPLANT STRUCTURE - A substantially flexible implant holder for holding a substantially tubular implant structure during fatigue testing of the implant structure, the implant holder having a substantially elongate cavity for occupation by the tubular implant structure and a cavity-surrounding part which extends from at least a first longitudinal end of the cavity to at least a second longitudinal end of the cavity, the cavity-surrounding part having a stiffness which gradually changes from a relatively high stiffness adjacent each of the longitudinal ends of the cavity to a relatively low stiffness adjacent a middle portion which is situated between the two longitudinal ends of the cavity.01-07-2010
20100242620FATIGUE TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TESTING OF TUBULAR IMPLANT STRUCTURES - A fatigue test system for repetitively deforming a substantially tubular implant structure which is within a radial range and within an axial range expandable and contractable and which has at least a first and a second end, wherein the system comprises at least a first and second part which are controllably moveable relative to each other, and a first and a second fixture assembly for fixing the first end to the first part and the second end to the second part, so that the system controls in use the position of each of the first and second end of the tubular implant structure.09-30-2010

Thiemo Arnim Blank, Plankstadt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080262628Mri Compatible Implant Comprising Electrically Conductively Closed Loops - The present invention relates to an implant 10-23-2008

Thomas Blank, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100059345BALL SWITCH IN A MULTIBALL SWITCH ARRANGEMENT - A ball switch for a multi ball-switch arrangement includes a base plate and a metallic circular disk centrally disposed on the base plate. A first electrically-conductive contact track, which is co-planar with the circular disk, extends from the circular disk to a first edge of the base plate. A chamber plate having a through-bore is disposed opposite the base plate so as to form a chamber which concentrically circumscribes the circular disk. The chamber has a metallic inner wall with a circumferential first metallic annular strip disposed at a first end thereof at a first side of the chamber plate. A dielectric sealing ring which concentrically surrounds the circular disk is disposed between the first metallic annular strip and the base plate so as to seal the chamber. An electrically conductive ball is disposed in the chamber and has a diameter which prevents a further similar conductive ball from fitting into the chamber.03-11-2010
20130221994MOVEMENT AND POSITION IDENTIFICATION SENSOR - Disclosed is a movement sensor that comprises a plurality of plate-type layers on which individual sensors are arranged. The layers are configured in the way set forth in the claims.08-29-2013

Thomas Blank, Besigheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301434Method for operating an internal combustion engine - In a method for operating an internal combustion engine, particularly an Otto engine having direct gasoline injection in controlled self-ignition, the internal combustion engine including a combustion chamber, at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve, whose opening times are variable, and a fuel-air-exhaust gas mixture is introduced into a combustion chamber and is compressed in a compression stroke; the fuel-air mixture self-igniting towards the end of the compression stroke, a controlled self-ignition is made possible in wide load ranges by varying the opening times of the intake valve and the exhaust valve as a function of the load.12-10-2009

Torsten Blank, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100057232AUDIO SIGNAL GENERATOR, METHOD OF GENERATING AN AUDIO SIGNAL, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO SIGNAL - An audio signal generator for generating an audio signal (03-04-2010
20100150526Apparatus and Method for Providing a Sequence of Video Frames, Apparatus and Method for Providing a Scene Model, Scene Model, Apparatus and Method for Creating a Menu Structure and Computer Program - An apparatus for providing a sequence of video frames includes a video frame generator adapted to provide the video frames on the basis of the scene model. The video frame generator is adapted to identify within the scene model a scene model object having a predetermined object name or a predetermined object property, and to generate the sequence of video frames such that user-provided content is displayed on a surface of the identified scene model object or as a replacement for the identified scene model object.06-17-2010

Volker Blank, Leverkusen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090075856Encapsulated Bleaching Agent Particles - A shelf-stable liquid agent or detergent containing a bleaching agent in the form of a finely particulate bleaching agent encapsulated in a crosslinkable polymer matrix.03-19-2009
20120167922DISHWASHER DETERGENT - The invention relates to a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, comprising a) 0.5 to 7.0 wt % of a nonionic surfactant A; b) 0.2 to 5.0 wt % of a nonionic surfactant B with a melting point above 25° C., each based on the total weight of the automatic dishwashing agent, wherein the nonionic surfactant A has a melting point which is at least 5° C. below the melting point of nonionic surfactant B, wherein said washing agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition and good cleaning and clear rinsing performance.07-05-2012
20120167923DISHWASHER DETERGENT - The present invention is a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, said agent comprising: a) a copolymer A comprising i) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, ii) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated sulfonic acid monomer, and iii) at least one additional nonionic monomer; and b) an acrylic acid homopolymer B, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer A to homopolymer B is between 10:1 and 1:3. The present agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition, good cleaning, and clear rinsing performance in automatic dishwashing.07-05-2012
20150267153PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW-IN-WATER TO WATER-FREE DETERGENT OR CLEANING AGENTS - The invention relates to a process for producing liquid, low-water to water-free detergents or cleaning agents, in particular a machine dishwashing detergent, which contain at least one sulfo polymer and at least one builder component, wherein, during the production, the at least one sulfo polymer is used in the form of an aqueous solution and the at least one builder component is used in solid form. The invention further relates to detergents and cleaning agents produced using said process and the use thereof.09-24-2015

Patent applications by Volker Blank, Leverkusen DE

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