Dittmann
Dirk Dittmann, Nunningen CH
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20140277482 | HYBRID INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SPACER DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hybrid spinal implant device, and method of making the same are disclosed. The spinal implant device comprises two facing endplates, each having at least one anchoring wall or pin element, and a plastic spacer anchored to and located between the two endplates. The endplates may be manufactured from titanium. The plastic spacer may be manufactured from a radiolucent, and bio-compatible polymer-based material including polyetheretherketone (“PEEK”), polyetherketone, polyetherketoneketone, and/or fiber reinforced plastic. The endplates made of titanium allow for enhanced bone growth, while the plastic/PEEK spacer element allows for improved load absorption and distribution. The spinal implant device, using titanium endplates and a PEEK spacer, provides excellent radiolucency thereby eliminating the need for X-ray markers either intra- or post-operation. The manufacturing method for the hybrid spinal implant device uses injection molding to insert or back injection mold the spacer between the two endplates. | 09-18-2014 |
Dirk Dittmann, Oberdorf CH
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20140330383 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT OR FUSION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a spinal implant or spacer that addresses the variation in anatomy of vertebrae along the spine by having inferior and superior surface angle and convexity variations that are adapted to address the differences in lordosis and endplate surface convexity of the spine. The difference between the convexity of the superior and inferior surface of the spacer increases as the lordotic angle of the spacer increases. The spacers described herein thus provide overall improved fit into vertebral disc space and in some embodiments are even used in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. The vertebral spacers described herein in some embodiments are used with supplemental internal fixation systems, such as an anchor plate. The interior of the spacer has channels and undercuts to increase graft volume and retention, support bony ingrowth, and bony stability for better secondary and tertiary stabilization. | 11-06-2014 |
Gero Dittmann, New York, NY US
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20100057404 | Optimal Performance and Power Management With Two Dependent Actuators - Techniques for processor chip power management and performance optimization are provided. In one aspect, a method for maximizing performance of a processor chip within a given power consumption budget is provided. The method comprises the following steps. A power consumption and performance of the processor chip at all possible voltage level and frequency combinations is predicted. The processor chip is adjusted to the voltage level and frequency combination that provides the highest performance while having a power consumption that does not exceed the power budget. After a time interval t | 03-04-2010 |
20100058084 | Self-Tuning Power Management Techniques - Power management techniques include a method for power management of a processor chip which comprises the following steps. An initial operating level is set for the processor chip. After a predetermined time interval, slack is calculated. If the slack is greater than zero, the initial operating level is increased to a next higher level, otherwise the initial operating level is maintained. After the predetermined time interval, the slack is re-calculated and further includes accumulated slack. If the re-calculated slack is greater than zero, the operating level is increased to the next higher level if the processor chip is being operated at the initial operating level, otherwise the operating level is returned to the initial operating level if the processor chip is being operated at the next higher operating level. The steps to re-calculate the slack and either increase the operating level to the next higher level or return the operating level to the initial operating level are repeated. | 03-04-2010 |
Larry E. Dittmann, Middletown, PA US
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20090193654 | Contact and method for making same - A method for making a contact begins by providing a sheet of material. A portion of the sheet is deep drawn to form a cavity having at least one side wall, the cavity extending away from a rim formed by a non-drawn portion of the sheet. At least one spring member is defined from the at least one side wall and is bent such that at least a portion of the at least one spring member extends beyond the rim. | 08-06-2009 |
20100055941 | System and method for connecting flat flx cable with an integrated circuit, such as a camera module - A Flat Flex Connector (FFC) has connector flanges embedded in its insulated electrical traces. The flanges engage electrical circuits in a camera module such as a CMOS or CCD and are clamped into electrical engagement. The opposite end of the FFC makes electrical contact with another electrical device such as a semiconductor circuit. The assembly allows electrical connection of two or more devices in a confined space in which the electrical device are not easily aligned for electrical contact. | 03-04-2010 |
Leander Dittmann, Lausanne CH
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20100314723 | MANUFACTURING OF OPTICAL STRUCTURES BY ELECTROTHERMAL FOCUSSING - This invention relates to methods and devices for the production of optical microstructures or domains in dielectric substrates based on electrothermal focussing. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of introducing a change of dielectric and/or optical properties in a region of an electrically insulating or electrically semiconducting substrate, and to substrates produced by such method. | 12-16-2010 |
20110042132 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING VIA IN A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method of producing an electrically conducting via in a substrate and to a substrate produced thereby. In particular, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to a substrate, such as a printed circuit board having one or several metal-free electrically conducting vias. | 02-24-2011 |
20110278648 | METHOD OF INTRODUCING A STRUCTURE IN A SUBSTRATE - This invention relates to methods for the production of micro-structured substrates and their application in natural sciences and technology, in particular in semiconductor, microfluidic and analysis devices. It concerns a method of introducing a structure, such as a hole or cavity or channel or well or recess or a structural change by providing a controlled electrical discharge. | 11-17-2011 |
20110304023 | METHOD OF GENERATING A HOLE OR RECESS OR WELL IN A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method of generating a hole or recess or well in an electrically insulating or semiconducting substrate, and to a hole or recess or well in a substrate generated by this method. The invention also relates to an array of holes or recesses or wells in a substrate generated by the method. The invention also relates to a device for performing the method according to the present invention. | 12-15-2011 |
20120138339 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING VIA IN A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method of producing an electrically-conducting via in a substrate and to a substrate produced thereby. The method comprises the steps: a) providing a substrate made of at least one electrically insulating material ( | 06-07-2012 |
20130326870 | METHOD OF GENERATING HOLE, RECESS OR WELL IN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING OR SEMICONDUCTING SUBSTRATE - A method of generating a hole or the like in an electrically insulating or semiconducting substrate, includes a) providing a substrate; b) melting a volume of material of the substrate; c) removing the molten volume of material by applying a voltage across the substrate using two electrodes, thereby applying a defined amount of electrical energy to the substrate and dissipating the electrical energy from the substrate, wherein the rate of dissipating the applied electrical energy is controlled by at least one current and/or power modulating element, the at least one current and/or power modulating element being part of the electrical connection between the voltage source and the electrodes, and wherein the current and/or power modulating element is a resistor, a capacitor, an inductor or any combination of the foregoing, with the proviso that, if there is only one current and/or power modulating element, it is not an ohmic resistor. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330506 | METHOD OF GENERATING HIGH QUALITY HOLE, RECESS OR WELL IN SUBSTRATE - A method of generating a hole or well in an electrically insulating or semiconducting substrate, a hole or well in a substrate generated by this method, and an array of holes or wells in a substrate generated by the method. | 12-12-2013 |
20140332513 | DEVICE FOR DRILLING A SUBSTRATE AND A METHOD FOR DRILLING A SUBSTRATE - A device is used for drilling a substrate, in particular a device for generating a hole or recess or well in an electrically insulating or semiconducting substrate, more specifically a device for generating a plurality of holes or recesses or wells in an electrically insulating or semiconducting substrate. | 11-13-2014 |
20140363626 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GLASS SUBSTRATE, AND GLASS SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a glass substrate having a through hole, includes preparing a glass substrate having an average coefficient of thermal expansion in a range of 55×0 | 12-11-2014 |
Peter Dittmann, Taipei TW
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20090259973 | DVD Menu Navigation With Reduced Input Button Count - A method of the interactive features on a DVD utilizing restricted user inputs e.g. reduced number of key pad buttons. The DVD menu may be collapsed to form an indexed linear list of the menu buttons. A user then sequentially navigates through the menu using a one or two directional input to find the desired menu choice, which is then selected using a predetermined user input. | 10-15-2009 |
Rainer Dittmann, Seattle, WA US
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20090089019 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A POINT REPRESENTATION OF A STRUCTURE - A computer-performed method of modeling a physical structure. A plurality of geometric parameters specific to a type of the structure are applied to aerodynamic surface data in accordance with rules predefined for the structure type to geometrically describe a plurality of structural features. Based on the geometric describing, a plurality of points representing the structure are obtained. The points are used to model the structure. | 04-02-2009 |
Rainer Dittmann, Everett, WA US
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20130306755 | Linked Ring Petal Actuation for Variable Area Fan Nozzle - A variable area fan nozzles comprising an array of rigid petals hinged to a lip area at the downstream end of a thrust reverser sleeve (or half-sleeve). In one embodiment, the actuation system comprises a rotatable ring segment, a drive system for rotating the ring segment, a plurality of cams attached or integrally formed with the ring segment, a plurality of cam followers, and a plurality of petal linkages which operatively couple the petals to the cam followers. This actuation system controls the deflection of the petals, thereby controlling the amount of opening and the rate at which the fan nozzle throat area changes. Each cam may have forward- and rearward-facing camming surfaces that interact with the cam followers to force the petals to pivot outward or inward respectively. | 11-21-2013 |
Rolf Dittmann, Nussbaumen CH
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20120265202 | ORTHOPEDIC NAIL AND AN ORTHOPEDIC NAIL SYSTEM - An orthopedic nail ( | 10-18-2012 |
20140135767 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - The present invention provides an intramedullary nail having a body with a transverse bore extending through the body and having an area of enhanced stress distribution on at least the lateral side of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the intramedullary nail includes a cutout adjacent to the transverse bore, such as an oblique cutout, that enhances the stress distribution of the intramedullary nail in the region around the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the cutout includes a ramp portion or area that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In other exemplary embodiments, the cutout includes a runout or a substantially flat portion that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. | 05-15-2014 |
Rolf Dittmann, Winterthur CH
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20100174284 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - The present invention provides an intramedullary nail having a body with a transverse bore extending through the body and having an area of enhanced stress distribution on at least the lateral side of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the intramedullary nail includes a cutout adjacent to the transverse bore, such as an oblique cutout, that enhances the stress distribution of the intramedullary nail in the region around the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the cutout includes a ramp portion or area that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In other exemplary embodiments, the cutout includes a runout or a substantially flat portion that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. | 07-08-2010 |