Gottfried

Björn Gottfried, Bremen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110299756	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEGMENTING A DIGITAL CELL IMAGE - A method and a device for segmenting a digital image of biological cells, a method and a device for analyzing the dynamic behavior of biological cells and a method and a device for visualizing the dynamic behavior of biological cells. To provide a segmentation method that has minimal technical requirements, does not necessitate any special preparation or manipulation of the cells to be observed and which requires as few assumptions as possible to be made about the properties of the cells, it is proposed that the method comprises the following steps: determining a maximum gradient for each pixel of the image as the maximum difference between a pixel value of the pixel and the respective pixel values of all or selected neighboring pixels, determining a segmentation threshold value using the frequencies of the maximum gradients, classifying the images into an object class and an environment class using the segmentation threshold value and forming a segmentation zone of the digital image using a class merging method, in particular a region growing method.	12-08-2011

Carlos Gottfried, Mexico City MX

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150229162	POWER SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY TO AN EXTERNAL LOAD - A power system for providing an uninterruptible power supply to an external load has a first motor adapted to be connected to a source of power, a flywheel/generator adapted to supply power to the external load, a standby generator switchably electrically connected to the flywheel/generator, and a second motor drivingly connected to the generator/motor and to the internal combustion engine. The second motor is electrically connected to the power supplied by the flywheel/generator. The first motor is drivingly connected to the flywheel/generator. The flywheel/generator is electrically isolated from the source of power. The standby generator has an internal combustion engine that is driving connected to a generator/motor. The generator/motor is adapted to supply power to the flywheel/generator or the external load upon a change in power supplied by the flywheel/generator or the source of power. The second motor is an AC squirrel cage induction motor.	08-13-2015

Carlos Gottfried, Mexico MX

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090091190	Batteryless Starter for ups - An Uninterruptible Power Supply system comprising motor generator means for conditioning electric power; a backup generator means including an internal combustion engine having electrically driven starter, said starter operating at a voltage and an amperage, of providing a backup supply of electric power; electrical switch means, said switch means being electrically connected to the power mains and to the electrical output of the backup generator means and to the electrical input of the motor generator means for selectively switching power from the electric means and the backup generator to the motor generator means; starter switch means electrically connected to the output of the motor generator means and electrically connected to the input of the starter system of the backup generator means, for switchably connecting the electrical output of the motor generator means to the input of the starter system means; and sensor means responsive to the output of said electrical switch means and electrically connected starter switch means for closing the starter switch when the flow of electric power to the motor generator means is interrupted.	04-09-2009
20090134849	Self-Regulated Permanent Magnet Generator - An alternating current generator comprising: permanent magnet means for generating a rotating magnetic field; armature means for containing at least two field windings adjacent to said permanent magnetic field and within said rotating magnetic field; a primary winding said armature means, said primary winding being of connection to a load; and a secondary winding offset from said primary winding on said armature, said secondary winding being connected to a capacitive load.	05-28-2009
20090256435	Device and Method to Clamp and Lock Permanent Magnets and Improve Cooling within a Rotating Electrical Machine - A device to hold at least one magnetic flux producing permanent magnet onto a surface of an electrical machine comprising at least one slot recessed from the surface and extending from one end of the surface; and at least one gripping bar inserted into an associated at least one slot having a protrusion extending past the surface to engage at least one magnet where at least one slot and at least one gripping bar are shaped to retain the at least one gripping bar within the associated at least one slot to hold the at least one engaged magnet onto the surface.	10-15-2009
20100127584	CLAMP AND LOCK PERMANENT MAGNETS WITHIN A ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE USING PITCHED FOCUSED FLUX MAGNETS - Permanent magnets are mounted within an electrical machine in a pitched saw-tooth pattern around the rotor shaft. This focused flux configuration provides for improved magnet mounting strength without resort to bonding or taping; provides improved rotor and stator cooling by access to the axial generator air flow; and provides for a simpler and more easily manufactured design. A laminated version of this basic structure provides for reduced surface losses and self-heating.	05-27-2010

Carlos F. Gottfried, Iztapalapa MX

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100176670	Machine cooling scheme - A motor, generator, or other machine with an improved rotor and stator structure providing radial slots in the rotor and stator can create an improved cooling scheme, or airflow pattern. Such a cooling scheme can be adapted for both totally enclosed and open drip proof motors, generators, and other machines easily, such that the two types of machines may share manufacturing facilities. The improved airflow pattern can provide for a cooling material to first flow in an axial direction along the axis of the rotor, then in a radial direction from the center of the machine outward, then again in an axial direction, and finally in a radial direction. At the end of the airflow pattern, in totally enclosed machines, the cooling material may flow radially inwards and begin the cycle again, whereas in open drip proof machines, the cooling material may flow radially outward again and exit the machine.	07-15-2010

Denise F. Gottfried, Woodside, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120310069	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF EMG DATA - The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display.	12-06-2012
20150051471	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF EMG DATA - The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display.	02-19-2015

Haim Gottfried, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130317507	MINIMALLY-INVASIVE DEVICE, KIT, AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING BONE GRAFT - A minimally-invasive bone graft harvesting device, kit, and method are provided. The device includes a hollow cutting element and an extraction element. The hollow cutting element may define a longitudinal axis and includes a distal end, a proximal end adapted to be coupled to a powered or manual-operated rotary tool, and an inner lumen extending longitudinally between the distal and proximal ends. The hollow cutting element may also include one or more blades protruding from an outer surface of the cutting element. Each blade may be arranged adjacent to an opening extending between the outer surface and the inner lumen to allow cancellous bone material cut by each blade during use to pass through the opening into the inner lumen. The extraction element may be removably received within the inner lumen of the hollow cutting element to allow withdrawal of the bone material in the inner lumen.	11-28-2013
20140188115	MINIMALLY-INVASIVE DEVICE, KIT, AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING BONE GRAFT - A minimally-invasive bone graft harvesting device, kit, and method are provided. The device includes a hollow cutting element and an extraction element. The hollow cutting element may define a longitudinal axis and includes a distal end, a proximal end adapted to be coupled to a powered or manual-operated rotary tool, and an inner lumen extending longitudinally between the distal and proximal ends. The hollow cutting element may also include one or more blades protruding from an outer surface of the cutting element. Each blade may be arranged adjacent to an opening extending between the outer surface and the inner lumen to allow cancellous bone material cut by each blade during use to pass through the opening into the inner lumen. The extraction element may be removably received within the inner lumen of the hollow cutting element to allow withdrawal of the bone material in the inner lumen.	07-03-2014

Heiko Gottfried, Schoeneck DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100003179	PROCESS FOR PREPARING METAL OXIDE POWDERS - Process for preparing a metal oxide powder, in which starting materials are evaporated and oxidized, wherein a metal melt in the form of droplets and one or more combustion gases are fed to the evaporation zone of a reactor, where the metal melt is evaporated completely under nonoxidizing conditions, subsequently, the mixture flowing out of the evaporation zone is reacted in the oxidation zone of this reactor with a stream of a supplied oxygen-containing gas whose oxygen content is at least sufficient to oxidize the metal and the combustion gases completely.	01-07-2010

Jennifer L. Gottfried, Abingdon, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160091464	METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DETONATION PERFORMANCE OF MATERIALS - A method for estimating the detonation performance of a material is executed by first preparing a small sample of the material to be tested. That sample is lased with a laser beam having sufficient energy to induce a plasma from a portion of the sample and to produce a shock wave, without detonation of the sample. The velocity of the shock wave is then measured at different times. And a characteristic shock velocity determined for the material based on the relationship between shock velocity and time. The characteristic shock velocity represents the velocity of the shock wave at the point in time when the shock front expands freely without additional energy input from the plasma or subsequent chemical reactions. The characteristic shock velocity can be used to determine whether a material is non-energetic or energetic; if it is energetic, the estimated detonation performance can be determined.	03-31-2016

Jonas B. Gottfried, Manalapan, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160063119	TEST DATA RESERVATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for facilitating software testing. Test data available for testing computer program testing is stored at a data store. An individual may submit a reservation request for a portion of the test data. A reservation device may reserve the selected portion of the test data such that, while it is reserved, the test data is only modifiable during tests initiated by the individual that reserved it. Other individuals may be restricted from modifying test data they have not reserved. A test data search interface may be used to configure a search query for the test data. An estimated reservation duration may be received with a reservation request, and notifications may be provided when that duration has or is about to expire. The reserved test data may be released for subsequent reservation, or the reservation may be renewed upon receipt of a renewal request.	03-03-2016

Jonathan Gottfried, Woodside, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120310069	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF EMG DATA - The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display.	12-06-2012
20150051471	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF EMG DATA - The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display.	02-19-2015

Knut Gottfried, Grossruckerswalde DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120187509	Contact Arrangement For Establishing A Spaced, Electrically Conducting Connection Between Microstructured Components - A contact arrangement for establishing a spaced, electrically conducting connection between a first wafer and a second wafer includes an electrical connection contact, a passivation layer on the electrical connection contact, and a dielectric spacer layer arranged on the passivation layer, wherein the contact arrangement is arranged at least on one of the first wafer and the second wafer, wherein the contact arrangement comprises trenches at least partly filled with a first material capable of forming a metal-metal connection, wherein the trenches are continuous trenches from the dielectric spacer layer through the passivation layer as far as the electrical connection contact, and wherein the first material is arranged in the trenches from the electrical connection contact as far as the upper edge of the trenches.	07-26-2012

Krisjan Gottfried, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100074786	INDEXED POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT ROTARY MOTION DEVICE - An indexing system for a rotor assembly where the indexing system can regulate the rotational location of drive rotors that are configured to rotate about a shaft in one form.	03-25-2010

Kristjan Gottfried, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110065518	CONSTANT VELOCITY COUPLING - Disclosed herein is a constant velocity coupling of a new design and manufacture comprising an input shaft having a first wave surface thereupon, wherein the first wave surface comprises mounds and valleys. The constant velocity coupling additionally comprises an output shaft having a second wave surface thereupon, wherein the second wave surface comprises mounds and valleys. The constant velocity coupling additionally comprises a housing substantially enclosing the first wave surface and second wave surface, wherein rotational force exerted upon the input shaft is translated through the lobes of the first wave surface to the lobes of the second wave surface and to the output shaft in turn, and wherein the first wave surface and second wave surface transmit rotational force therebetween through any range of angles to a maximum output angle between a rotational axis of the input shaft relative to a rotational axis of the output axis.	03-17-2011
20110311351	SHROUD FOR ROTARY ENGINE - Disclosed herein are several embodiments for shroud arrangements to be used in rotary engines using a plurality of rotors within the shroud arrangement. At least one of the rotors is not fixed to the shroud.	12-22-2011
20130200634	Positive Displacement Expander - Provided herein are multiple variations, applications, and variations for producing electrical power from a flowing fluid such as a gas or liquid under pressure, for example natural gas flowing through a pipeline, by means of one or more positive displacement devices that drive one or more electrical generators. The electrical generators may be immersed in the flow stream together with the positive displacement devices as disclosed, or alternately may be isolated from the flow stream, such as by magnetic coupling, in order to promote longevity and to decrease the risk of accidental discharge or explosion of the fluid in the flow stream. To further decrease such risks, the positive displacement devices may isolate the drive fluid from the environment without the use of dynamic seals.	08-08-2013
20140216000	Indexed Positive Displacement Rotary Motion Device - Disclosed herein is an indexing system for a rotor assembly where in one example the indexing system regulates the rotational location of drive rotors. In one example the rotors are configured to rotate about a shaft.	08-07-2014
20150361794	Shroud For Rotary Engine - Disclosed herein are several embodiments for shroud arrangements to be used in rotary engines using a plurality of rotors within the shroud arrangement. At least one of the rotors is not fixed to the shroud.	12-17-2015

Kristjan Gottfried, Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120269669	ROTORS FORMED USING INVOLUTE CURVES - The present disclosure describes the use of involute curves for use in energy conversion devices, as well as timing or indexing gears. Several different embodiments are shown using rotors of several examples of lobe numbers and shapes.	10-25-2012
20120285282	SPHERICAL INVOLUTE GEAR COUPLING - Disclosed herein are several embodiments of rotors (gears) which utilize spherical involute curves to determine the surfaces of the lobes (teeth). In some embodiments the contact surfaces are radial projections of spherical involute surfaces. In other embodiments the contact surfaces have a root and/or tip of a spherical involute curve, but are barreled or otherwise curved to reduce the point stress on each rotor. The rotors may also be configured where torque transfer is provided at a first set of lobes (teeth) and backlash removal is provided on teeth radially opposed to the first set of lobes (teeth). As the apparatus rotates, the position of torque transfer remains substantially the same, as does backlash prevention/removal, but the teeth providing these operations vary. The rotors may also be used for fluid flow.	11-15-2012

Kristjan Tod Gottfried, Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150247491	THERMOACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER APPARATUS INCLUDING A TRANSMISSION DUCT - A thermoacoustic transducer includes a mechanical converter providing power conversion between acoustic and mechanical power and includes a diaphragm defining a compression and an expansion chamber. A thermal converter including a flow passage having a regenerator portion is thermally coupled for conversion between acoustic and thermal power. The mechanical converter is in fluid communication with the flow passage through transmission ducts completing an acoustic power loop having a volume containing a working gas. A transmission duct cross-sectional area is less than a regenerator flow area, which is less than a diaphragm surface area. The diaphragm undergoes resilient displacement causing pressure oscillations within the volume. The power loop is configured to cause one location along the loop to have anti-phase pressure oscillations to pressure oscillations in the mechanical converter.	09-03-2015

Linda Gottfried, Montclair, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100121918	Method and system for sharing brand information - An interactive, computer network based system presents consumers with multimedia brand information via a browser-based interface called the GraffitiWall™. Consumers can use the GraffitiWall™ to modify and display a sponsor's brand information in any way desired. Consumer modifications are immediately communicated to the other member consumers and the advertiser/sponsor. Consumers can rate the GraffitiWall™, or portions thereof, and email the GraffitiWall™. An archive of GraffitiWalls™ is maintained by the system. Consumers participate in online focus groups, one-to-one interviews and discussions, as well as games and promotions pertaining to the brand. Interaction with consumers through focus groups, one-to-one interviews, discussions, games and promotions allows the hosting company to reinforce brand equities; speak directly to their target audience; test new and updated products and services; and encourage participation to a brand via purchases and signups by rewarding the participant with coupons, samples, gift certificates, and the like. An ongoing dialogue between business and consumer, as well as consumer-to-consumer, nurtures customer participation, loyalty and satisfaction, and builds a community housed within the company's brand.	05-13-2010
20100185520	Method and system for sharing brand information - An interactive, computer network based system presents consumers with multimedia brand information via a browser-based interface called the GraffitiWall®. Consumers can use the GraffitiWall® to modify and display a sponsor's brand information in any way desired, including use of avatars. Consumer modifications are immediately communicated to the other member consumers and the advertiser/sponsor. Consumers can rate the GraffitiWall®, or portions thereof, and email the GraffitiWall®. An archive of GraffitiWalls™ is maintained by the system. Consumers participate in online focus groups, one-to-one interviews and discussions, as well as games and promotions pertaining to the brand. Interaction with consumers through focus groups, one-to-one interviews, discussions, games and promotions allows the hosting company to reinforce brand equities; speak directly to their target audience; test new and updated products and services; and encourage participation to a brand via purchases and signups by rewarding the participant with coupons, samples, gift certificates, and the like. An ongoing dialogue between business and consumer, as well as consumer-to-consumer, nurtures customer participation, loyalty and satisfaction, and builds a community housed within the company's brand.	07-22-2010
20140297428	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHARING BRAND INFORMATION - An interactive, computer network based system presents consumers with multimedia brand information via a browser-based interface called the GraffitiWall™. Consumers can use the GraffitiWall™ to modify and display a sponsor's brand information in any way desired. Consumer modifications are immediately communicated to the other member consumers and the advertiser/sponsor. Consumers can rate the GraffitiWall™, or portions thereof, and email the GraffitiWall™. An archive of GraffitiWalls™ is maintained by the system. Consumers participate in online focus groups, one-to-one interviews and discussions, as well as games and promotions pertaining to the brand. Interaction with consumers through focus groups, one-to-one interviews, discussions, games and promotions allows the hosting company to reinforce brand equities; speak directly to their target audience; test new and updated products and services; and encourage participation to a brand via purchases and signups by rewarding the participant with coupons, samples, gift certificates, and the like. An ongoing dialogue between business and consumer, as well as consumer-to-consumer, nurtures customer participation, loyalty and satisfaction, and builds a community housed within the company's brand.	10-02-2014

Mario H. Gottfried, Mexico MX

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130152728	HIGH SPEED CONICAL FLYWHEEL SYSTEM - A flywheel apparatus has a motor, a drive shaft connected to the motor, an upper conical section affixed to the drive shaft, and a lower conical section affixed to the drive shaft opposite said upper conical section. The upper conical section and lower conical section each have a plurality of layers, including a hollow core positioned adjacent the drive shaft, and alternating layers of tempered rings and non-tempered rings arranged outwardly of the hollow core. The alternating layers of tempered rings and non-tempered rings are joined with a elastomeric adhesive. The plurality of layers further include a hollow cavity positioned outwardly of the alternating layers, and a rim positioned outwardly of said hollow cavity. The hollow cavity can be filled with a fluid such as water, mercury-based fluids, oil-based fluids, or mixtures thereof.	06-20-2013

Mark Gottfried, Hillsborough, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090035925	Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Device - A gallium nitride based semiconductor Schottky diode fabricated from a n+ doped GaN layer having a thickness between one and six microns disposed on a sapphire substrate; an n− doped GaN layer having a thickness greater than one micron disposed on said n+ GaN layer patterned into a plurality of elongated fingers and a metal layer disposed on the n− doped GaN layer and forming a Schottky junction therewith. The layer thicknesses and the length and width of the elongated fingers are optimized to achieve a device with breakdown voltage of greater than 500 volts, current capacity in excess of one ampere, and a forward voltage of less than three volts.	02-05-2009
20110101371	Gallium nitride semiconductor - A gallium nitride based semiconductor Schottky diode fabricated from a n+ doped GaN layer having a thickness between one and six microns disposed on a sapphire substrate; an n− doped GaN layer having a thickness greater than one micron disposed on said n+ GaN layer patterned into a plurality of elongated fingers and a metal layer disposed on the n− doped GaN layer and forming a Schottky junction therewith. The layer thicknesses and the length and width of the elongated fingers are optimized to achieve a device with breakdown voltage of greater than 500 volts, current capacity in excess of one ampere, and a forward voltage of less than three volts.	05-05-2011

Michael Gottfried, Wuppertal DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100056585	N-(2-Aminophenyl)-4-[N-(Pyridine-3-yl)-Methoxycarbonyl-Aminomethyl]-Benzam- ide (MS-275) Polymorph B - The crystalline Polymorph B of N-(2-aminophenyl)-4-[N-(pyridine-3-yl)methoxy-carbonyaminomethyl]benzamide (MS-275) of formula I	03-04-2010
20130116442	PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-CARBONYL)AMINO]-3-FLUOROPHENOXY}-N-METHYLPYRIDINE-2-CARBOXAMIDE, ITS SALTS AND MONOHYDRATE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 4-{4-[({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]-3-fluorophenoxy}-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide, its salts and monohydrate.	05-09-2013
20140221661	PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-CARBONYL)AMINO]-3-FLUOROPHENOXY}-N-ETHYLPYRIDINE-2-CARBOXAMIDE, ITS SALTS AND MONOHYDRATE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 4-(4-[({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]-3-fluorophenoxy)-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide, its salts and monohydrate.	08-07-2014

Noah Gottfried, Johnsonburg, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120155585	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLEXING A TIME-REFERENCE SIGNAL AND A FREQUENCY-REFERENCE SIGNAL - A system may include a bus carrying signals, a frame pulse generator generating a generally periodic frame pulse signal having timing boundaries delineating consecutive timing periods and a frame pulse enable signal active for a portion of each timing period proximate to the timing boundaries and inactive otherwise, a first controlled buffer driving the frame pulse signal on the bus during durations in which the frame pulse enable signal is active to generate a modified frame pulse, a reference clock controller receiving the modified frame pulse via the bus and generating a reference clock enable signal in response to presence of the modified frame pulse, a reference clock generator generating a generally periodic reference clock signal, and a second controlled buffer driving the reference clock signal on the bus during durations in which the reference clock enable signal is active to generate a modified reference clock.	06-21-2012

Ofer Gottfried, Kadima IL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110014900	ADVANCED INTERNET-BASED CALLER ID INFORMATION/DATA FOR MOBILE PHONES AND MOBILE NETWORKS - A method to implement CID enhancement performed by mobile phone software, running on a user/subscriber's mobile phone, in communication with a response server of a Website during an incoming call. The method includes alerting the Website by transmission of an initiation command from the mobile phone upon receipt of the incoming call, extracting the caller number from the phone ringing feature of the mobile phone, connecting the mobile phone over the Internet to the response server and responding to the initiation command, such that the caller's ID is displayed with said relevant caller information and said other caller data in real time, and is provided within the few seconds elapsed before the user/subscriber answers the phone call.	01-20-2011

Peter Gottfried, Erlangen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120255300	SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT - A solar thermal power plant including a solar collector steam generator unit for generating steam, a solar collector steam superheater unit for superheating the steam, and a steam turbine is provided. The solar thermal power plant includes an intermediate storage which is connected to the steam conduit system in a first high-temperature storage connecting point interposed between the solar thermal steam superheater unit and the steam turbine to remove steam superheated in a storage mode from the steam conduit and which includes a heat reservoir in which thermal energy is drained from the steam fed into during the storage mode and is accumulated and the stored thermal energy is given off to the steam in an extraction mode, steam being fed to the steam conduit system from the intermediate storage. The intermediate storage is connected to a condenser and/or a relaxation device of the plant in a low-temperature storage connecting point.	10-11-2012

Samuel Gottfried, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130165143	TRAINING PATTERN RECOGNITION SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING USER DEVICE LOCATIONS - A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.	06-27-2013
20130165144	DATABASE SEEDING WITH LOCATION INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS - A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.	06-27-2013

Samuel Gottfried, Bronx, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090081435	Fire, heat and high voltage cable protection wrap - A fire, heat and high voltage cable wrap system for protecting wires and cables. The protective cable wrap system includes a support layer for strength being selected from the group consisting of woven, non-woven, knitted, netted or matted materials; a high voltage arc resistant layer for protection against high voltage; a fire protective coating layer for protecting the cable wrap system against fire; and a top coating layer for resistance to water, chemicals, gases, environmental factors and mechanical damage. The support layer, the high voltage arc resistant layer, the fire protective coating layer and the top coating layer are laminated together for forming a composite laminate structure having a plurality of concentric layers for the protection of transmission wires, electrical wires and cables that provides for high voltage isolation up to 50 kV.	03-26-2009

Samuel Gottfried, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130172006	HYBRID LOCATION USING A WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF LOCATION READINGS AND SIGNAL STRENGTHS OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS - A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.	07-04-2013
20130173506	HYBRID LOCATION USING PATTERN RECOGNITION OF LOCATION READINGS AND SIGNAL STRENGTHS OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS - A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.	07-04-2013

Sarah Beth Gottfried, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160127555	ROUTING CALLS TO PREFERRED AGENTS - Embodiments are directed to routing customer calls to preferred agents. Embodiments receive a call from a customer using a user device; determine an identity of the customer; retrieve information associated with the matching entry; based at least in part on the retrieved information, select one or more agents; and route the call to one of the selected agents. Some embodiments determine a telephone number from which the call was received; comparing the telephone number with a plurality of entries in a customer information database; and determining that the telephone number matches an entry in the database. Other embodiments receive a communication from the user device indicating that the customer has placed the call; determine that the customer is currently authenticated through an online banking session or a mobile application on the user device; and receive a communication from the user device indicating the customer's identity.	05-05-2016

Sarah Beth Gottfried, Gottfried, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160125484	INSTANT CUSTOMER SERVICE FEEDBACK SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention provide instant customer service feedback during a communication session with the customer. The system initiate a video conference communication session between the customer and the business agent that comprises providing a multimedia interface between the agent and the customer that provides the agent and the customer with an audio and video feedback of one another. After initiating the video conference communication session, a customer feedback interface configured to receive feedback from the customer in real-time during the video conference communication session is presented on the display of the customers apparatus such that the system may receive, in real-time, feedback provided by the customer via the customer feedback interface.	05-05-2016

Sarah Beth Gottfried, Westlake, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160125525	REQUEST TRACKER TOOL - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing an online banking customer interface with comprehensive access to all of the customer's accounts, an activity list and any outstanding customer requests. Embodiments determine that the customer has been authenticated to a financial institution online banking session; in response to determining the customer has been authenticated, initiate presentation of a customer interface comprising a listing of all of the customer's accounts, an activity list, and a listing of all of the customer's requests; determine a status of at least one customer request; and present the status of the at least one customer request. Some embodiments present a resolution process associated with at least one customer request that includes a plurality of steps to be completed, a plurality of expected completion dates each associated with the steps, and a current step.	05-05-2016
20160127683	REVIEW BUCKET FOR VIDEO CONFERENCES - Embodiments of the invention detail systems, computer program products, and methods for providing a review bucket for video conferences. In an exemplary embodiment the system presents on a display a review bucket widget that is configured to receive a plurality of discussion topics for use in a video conference communication session between the customer and a business agent that represents a particular entity. To this extent, the system may additionally receive, within the review bucket widget, an identifier of at least one discussion topic that the customer is interested in discussing during the video conference communication session and transmit the at least one discussion topic to the business agent.	05-05-2016
20160127684	CALL INDICATOR TOOL - Embodiments of the invention detail systems, computer program products, and methods for providing a call indicator tool. In an exemplary embodiment the system presents, on the display of a video conference apparatus, a call indicator widget linked with a video conference communication session. The call indicator widget may include (i) at least one selectable feature and (ii) at least one label for presenting information to the customer via the call indicator widget. Through user input the system may receive an indication that the customer selected the at least one feature, and in response to receiving the indication, alter the display to present information related to the selectable feature.	05-05-2016

Toby Devorah Gottfried, Orinda, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110003310	ORAL FLUID RAPID IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY TEST - The present invention relates to an oral fluid rapid immunochromatography test. More particularly, the present invention relates to an oral fluid collection swab separate from a lateral flow immunochromatography strip for detecting an analyte in oral fluid, consisting essentially of a sample pad, a conjugate pad, a test zone and control zone pad made of at least one matrix material, wherein the conjugate pad lies downstream of the sample pad, and is striped with a conjugate; the test and control zone pad lies downstream of the conjugate pad, wherein the test zone is immobilized with an specific binding reagent that specifically binding to the target analyte; and the control zone, downstream of the test zone, is immobilized with a second capture reagent. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the strip, a lateral flow immunochromatography method for detecting an analyte in oral fluid by using the strip, and kits containing the strip.	01-06-2011