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Strauss, DE

Andreas Strauss, Penzberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100008975Predicting response to a HER inhibitor - The present application describes the use of low HER3 as a selection criterion for treating patients with a HER inhibitor, such as pertuzumab.01-14-2010
20100112603METHOD FOR PREDICTING THE RESPONSE TO A TREATMENT - The invention is related to a method of predicting the response to a treatment with a HER inhibitor in a patient comprising the steps of assessing a biomarker or a combination of biomarkers selected from the group consisting of amphiregulin, an epidermal growth factor, a transforming growth factor alpha, and a HER2 biomarker in a biological sample from the patient and predicting the response to the treatment with the HER inhibitor in the patient by evaluating the results of the first step. Further uses and methods wherein these markers are used are disclosed.05-06-2010
20110245103PREDICTING RESPONSE TO A HER INHIBITOR - The present application describes the use of low HER3 as a selection criterion for treating patients with a HER inhibitor, such as pertuzumab.10-06-2011
20110246399PREDICTING RESPONSE TO A HER INHIBITOR - The present application describes the use of low HER3 as a selection criterion for treating patients with a HER inhibitor, such as pertuzumab.10-06-2011
20130039909PREDICTING RESPONSE TO A HER INHIBITOR - The present application describes the use of low HER3 as a selection criterion for treating patients with a HER inhibitor, such as pertuzumab.02-14-2013

Patent applications by Andreas Strauss, Penzberg DE

Andreas Strauss, Aachen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080234623Device For Enriching And/Or Depleting Materials In A Liquid - A device and method for enriching and/or depleting substances in a liquid is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a membrane module that consists essentially of concentric elements and that has a separation element in which the substance to be enriched and/or depleted is carried, and whereby the liquid is carried outside of the separation element. The exemplary device also comprises a drive module that encompasses a drive unit for driving a conveying element that conveys the liquid, the drive unit having a radial magnetic coupling for a central impeller located on the inside. The exemplary device further comprises a conveying module for conveying the liquid through the device, housing the conveying element, whereby the drive module is adapted to be inserted into and removed from the membrane module with a liquid-tight closure. The exemplary device further an oxygenator having an outside fiber bundle and an inside fiber bundle. Finally, the exemplary device comprises an electromagnetic drive unit disposed between the outside fiber bundle and the inside fiber bundle.09-25-2008

Andreas Strauss, Mittenaar DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120318822TROLLEY FOR PREPARING AND DISPENSING DRINKS - In the case of a trolley (12-20-2012

Britta Strauss, Solingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110232692AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING AGENT - An automatic dishwashing agent includes builder(s), enzyme(s) and a) a nonionic surfactant A of the general formula R09-29-2011

Christian Strauss, Halle / Saale DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100181446CONNECTION DEVICE - A connection device for adjustably connecting a surgical apparatus connected to a first end of the connection device to an attachment part on a stationary device, such as an operating table, which can be connected to a second end of the connection device. The connection device has a first holding arm and a second holding arm, connected to the first holding arm in a hinged fashion via a ball and socket joint. A clamping apparatus is provided for detachably clamping the ball of the ball and socket joint in the ball and socket joint receptacle. A hydraulic apparatus is also provided which, when operated, loads the clamping apparatus with a force opposing the clamping force. Further, a clamping force transformation apparatus transforms the force applied by the clamping apparatus into a larger clamping force.07-22-2010

Christoph Strauss, Regensburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140291707SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT DEVICE HAVING A GALVANIC NON-INSULATED DRIVER - A semiconductor light-emitting device is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of semiconductor light sources and a driver with no galvanic isolation for operating the semiconductor light sources wherein the semiconductor light sources may be divided into at least two carriers, the carriers are applied on an electrically conductive substrate, and the driver, and current-conducting regions also provided on a surface of the carriers, are electrically insulated from the substrate.10-02-2014

Daniel J. Strauss, Saarbrucken DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110150253METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SETTING A HEARING DEVICE BY DETECTING LISTENING EFFORT - A method and device are provided for automatic, recursive adjustment of at least one hearing device worn by a person. The device includes a stimulus generator unit, which emits at least one acoustic stimulus to the hearing device, a signal detection unit with at least one sensor, which detects the neuronal activity of the brain of the person due to the acoustic stimulus, a computation and control unit, which determines a measure of listening effort from the detected neuronal activity and determines changes to hearing device parameters from this. A hearing device control unit changes the hearing device parameters accordingly. The computation and control unit repeatedly prompts the stimulus generator unit to emit a hearing stimulus and the hearing device control unit to change a hearing device parameter, until the measure of listening effort drops below a predefinable first threshold value. This allows hearing devices to be adjusted objectively and automatically in a very robust and reliable manner.06-23-2011

Dietmar Strauss, Kraichtal DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090203453Coupling Device for Transmitting a Torque - The invention relates to a coupling device for transmitting a torque between a drive element and a clutch, for example of a motor vehicle. Said coupling device comprises a first shaft (08-13-2009
20120024097Gear Unit - A gear unit having at least one shaft supported by a bearing in the gear unit housing, 02-02-2012
20120024098Gear Unit at Least Partially Filled with Oil - A gear unit at least partially filled with oil, 02-02-2012
20120031213Gear Unit - A gear unit, an oil scraping device being provided on the front of a rotatably supported gear wheel, in particular on a plane area of the front of a gear wheel.02-09-2012

Patent applications by Dietmar Strauss, Kraichtal DE

Dietmar Strauss, Deutschland DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031214Gear Unit - A gear unit, including an input shaft,02-09-2012

Dietmar Ernst Strauss, Kraichtal DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080283330Torsional-Vibration Damper Connected to Crankshaft and Combination of Torsional-Vibration Damper and Clutch - A torsional-vibration damper T is adapted to be connected to a crankshaft 11-20-2008

Franziska Strauss, Utting DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110160332CURABLE SILICONE IMPRESSION MATERIALS WITH HIGH TEAR STRENGTH AND LOW CONSISTENCY - The invention relates to curable silicone compositions which contain silane based crosslinkers and a mixture of different organopolysiloxanes. The compositions are particularly suitable as curable impression materials in dental applications.06-30-2011

Gabriele Strauss, Dusseldorf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110274637Ethylene Oxide Free Antiperspirant/Deodorant Formulations - This invention relates to ethylene oxide free antiperspirant/deodorant formulations comprising at least one antiperspirant/deodorant active ingredient and at least one quaternary polymer having the INCI designation polyquaternium 37.11-10-2011
20110287073Emulsion Concentrate - The present invention relates to an emulsion concentrate with content of water-insoluble oil components (A), of hydrophilic non-ionic emulsifiers (B), of lipophilic co-emulsifiers (C), of polyols (D) and water, which comprises less than 50% by weight of water-insoluble oil component (A)—based on the total weight of the concentrate—comprising components (A), (B) and (C) and (D) in a ratio by weight A:B:C:D=1:(0.25-0.6):(0.25-0.6):(0.45-0.65). The invention further relates to the use of these emulsion concentrates, and also to preparations and paper product, non-woven product or textile product for body care and personal cleansing, which comprise water-insoluble oil components (A), hydrophilic non-ionic emulsifiers (B), lipophilic co-emulsifiers (C), and polyols (D) in a ratio by weight A:B:C:D=1:(0.25-0.6):(0.25-0.6):(0.45-0.65).11-24-2011
20120027826Free-Flowing Emulsion Concentrates - Emulsion concentrates comprising at least one alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside having 6 to 22 carbon atoms in the alk(en)yl radical, polyglycerol esters, at least one polyol, at least one glyceride having a melting point greater than or equal to 20° C., at least one oil component liquid at 20° C. and with a polarity of more than 30-40 mN/m and at least one oil component liquid at 20° C. and with a polarity of 5-30 mN/m are described. Methods of making and using such emulsion concentrates are also described. Articles employing the emulsion concentrates are also described.02-02-2012

Godo Strauss, Unterschleissheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100198217HIGH FREQUENCY SURGERY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - The invention concerns a high frequency surgery apparatus for cutting and/or coagulating biological tissue and methods of operating same. The high frequency surgery apparatus includes at least one high frequency generator which in operation forms a high frequency circuit with the tissue to be treated, with the production of an arc, and at least one measuring and calculating device which is connected for signal transmission to the high frequency circuit and which is adapted in operation to ascertain both a DC voltage in the high frequency circuit and also the amplitudes of at least one even and at least one odd harmonic of a fundamental frequency of the high frequency generator and to form a first tissue parameter representative of the kind of tissue to be treated from the relationship of the sum of the amplitudes of the even and the odd harmonics to the DC voltage and to output a tissue signal dependent on the first tissue parameter for subsequent processing.08-05-2010

Joerg Strauss, Augsburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110049551Illuminating Device - A lighting device (03-03-2011
20110141716Illumination Device for Backlighting a Display, and a Display Comprising such an Illumination Device - An illumination device (06-16-2011
20140191652ILLUMINANT AND ILLUMINANT LAMP COMPRISING SAID ILLUMINANT - A phosphor for low-pressure discharge lamps is disclosed, wherein the phosphor is present in the form of phosphor grains coated with a protective layer, wherein the protective layer consists of a metal oxide, a metal borate, a metal phosphate or mixtures thereof.07-10-2014

Johannes Strauss, Regenstauf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140053685APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAINERS WITH A MECHANICAL BRAKING DEVICE - Described is an apparatus and a method with a plurality of treatment units which are arranged on a carrier rotatable about an axis of rotation and which treat the containers in a pre-set manner, wherein the carrier is driven by at least one drive device and a speed of rotation of the carrier is retarded by at least one mechanical braking device which contacts the carrier at least for a time, and wherein for a retardation of the speed of rotation of the rotatable carrier at least one valve of the braking device is switched in a variable manner by a control device connected in terms of communication to the braking device, in such a way that a flowable medium under pressure is drawn individually from or into a reservoir of the braking device on or from a braking cylinder of the braking device.02-27-2014

John-William Strauss, Rottenbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100127769ACTIVE FILTER HAVING A MULTILEVEL TOPOLOGY - A cost-effective device for influencing the transmission of electrical energy of an alternating voltage line with a plurality of phases has phase modules, which each have an alternating voltage terminal for connecting to a phase of the alternating voltage line and two connecting terminals. A phase module branch extends between each connecting terminal and each alternating voltage terminal. The phase module branch is formed of a series connection of sub-modules, each having a power semiconductor circuit and an energy accumulator connected in parallel to the power semiconductor circuit. The connecting terminals are connected to one another. The power semiconductor circuit is equipped with power semiconductors that can be switched off and are connected to each other in a half bridge.05-27-2010

John-William Strauss, Rotenbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090024337Apparatus for Detection and Processing of a Multiplicity of Measured Values in an HVDC Transmission Installation - An apparatus for detecting and processing a multiplicity of measured values in an HVDCT system has measuring units for detecting measured variables of the HVDCT system, while obtaining measured values, and preprocessing units which are connected to one another in series, are each connected to at least one measuring unit and are connected to a control, regulation and monitoring system by means of a last preprocessing unit which is connected downstream of the rest of the preprocessing units, each preprocessing unit being set up to receive and preprocess the measured values, while obtaining optical measured values, and transmitting both the optical measured values generated by it and the optical measured values received from the upstream preprocessing units to a downstream preprocessing unit or to the control, regulation and monitoring system, with the result that the last preprocessing unit provides all of the measured values for the control, regulation and monitoring system.01-22-2009
20100145537Method for Avoidance of Inadvertent Protective Tripping as a Result of Measurement Errors Within a Protection System for an HVDC Transmission Installation - A method for avoiding undesired, measurement error-induced protective tripping within a protection system of an HVDC transmission system. State variables of components of the HVDC transmission system are detected by first measuring devices to obtain a first set of measured values and by further measuring devices, which are designed in redundant fashion with respect to the first measuring devices, to obtain further sets of measured values. The first and further sets of measured values are supplied to a closed-loop control unit and a protective unit. The protective unit checks the first set of measured values for the presence of a risk of protective tripping by way of internal logic, and the closed-loop control unit regulates the HVDC transmission system as a function of one of the further sets of measured values. In the event of the presence of a risk of protective tripping, the protective unit checking one of the further sets of measured values for the presence of switchover conditions and, if present, switches over to the further set of measured values and checks the further set of measured values for the presence of a risk of protective tripping.06-10-2010

Jörg Strauss, Regensburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090206352Luminescence conversion led - A luminescence conversion LED having a radiation emitting chip that is connected to electrical connections and is surrounded by a housing that comprises at least a basic body and a cap, the chip being seated on the basic body, in particular in a cutout of the basic body, and the primary radiation of the chip being converted at least partially into longer wave radiation by a conversion element, wherein the cap is formed by a vitreous body, the conversion means being contained in the vitreous body, the refractive index of the vitreous body being higher than 1.6, preferably at least n=1.7.08-20-2009
20090278441Luminescence conversion of led - A luminescence conversion of LED, which uses a blue emitting chip and two illuminating substances, whereby one emits a red and the other a yellow to green. Both illuminating substances are separated upstream from the chip.11-12-2009
20110143627Luminescence Conversion LED - A luminescence conversion LED having a radiation emitting chip that is connected to electrical connections and is surrounded by a housing that comprises at least a basic body and a cap, the chip being seated on the basic body, in particular in a cutout of the basic body, and the primary radiation of the chip being converted at least partially into longer wave radiation by a conversion element, wherein the cap is formed by a vitreous body, the conversion means being contained in the vitreous body, the refractive index of the vitreous body being higher than 1.6, preferably at least n=1.7.06-16-2011

Jörg Strauss, Regensburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080265268Optoelectronic Component - An optoelectronic component is described, comprising a semiconductor body that emits electromagnetic radiation of a first wavelength when the optoelectronic component is in operation, and a separate optical element disposed spacedly downstream of the semiconductor body in its radiation direction. The optical element comprises at least one first wavelength conversion material that converts radiation of the first wavelength to radiation of a second wavelength different from the first.10-30-2008
20090206352Luminescence conversion led - A luminescence conversion LED having a radiation emitting chip that is connected to electrical connections and is surrounded by a housing that comprises at least a basic body and a cap, the chip being seated on the basic body, in particular in a cutout of the basic body, and the primary radiation of the chip being converted at least partially into longer wave radiation by a conversion element, wherein the cap is formed by a vitreous body, the conversion means being contained in the vitreous body, the refractive index of the vitreous body being higher than 1.6, preferably at least n=1.7.08-20-2009
20090278441Luminescence conversion of led - A luminescence conversion of LED, which uses a blue emitting chip and two illuminating substances, whereby one emits a red and the other a yellow to green. Both illuminating substances are separated upstream from the chip.11-12-2009

Patent applications by Jörg Strauss, Regensburg DE

Jörg Strauss, Augsburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090212307Light-emitting diode chip comprising a contact structure - In a luminescence diode chip having a radiation exit area (08-27-2009
20130113364Luminophore and Light Source Containing such a Luminophore - A luminophore from the class of nitridic or oxynitridic luminophores with at least one cation M and an activator D, wherein a proportion x of the cation is replaced with Cu and D is at least one element from the series Eu, Ce, Sm, Yb and Tb05-09-2013

Jörg Strauss, Augsburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090212307Light-emitting diode chip comprising a contact structure - In a luminescence diode chip having a radiation exit area (08-27-2009
20130113364Luminophore and Light Source Containing such a Luminophore - A luminophore from the class of nitridic or oxynitridic luminophores with at least one cation M and an activator D, wherein a proportion x of the cation is replaced with Cu and D is at least one element from the series Eu, Ce, Sm, Yb and Tb05-09-2013

Karl Strauss, Limburgerhof DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100016155Liquid Water Based Agrochemical Formulations - The present invention relates to a formulation comprising (a) at least one pesticide; and (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant of formula (I): R01-21-2010
20110039698 Microemulsion Having Wide Application Range - The present invention relates to a microemulsion comprising 02-17-2011

Katja Strauss, Nordlingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090202847HOTMELT ADHESIVE WITH IMPROVED ADHESION - The invention relates to a hotmelt adhesive based on at least one ethylene and/or propylene/C08-13-2009

Klemens Strauss, Frammersbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110147629SOLENOID ARRANGEMENT AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A solenoid arrangement comprises a pole tube which is axially subdivided into a pole core section, a transition section, and a tube section. A magnetic flux between the pole core section and the tube section is interrupted by the transition section. An armature is movably guided in the pole tube and has, at its end facing the pole core section, a flange which axially projects from an end face. According to the invention, the pole core section has a stepped depression into which the armature can plunge and which, starting from the transition section, is subdivided into an annular collar, a shoulder, and a notch which is set back axially and radially. An axial dimension of the collar exceeds an axial dimension of the flange.06-23-2011
20110168932SOLENOID ARRANGEMENT AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a solenoid wherein a magnetic discontinuity is formed in the pole tube by means of reducing the effective material thickness, such as by reducing the thickness, particularly the wall thickness of the magnetically active material, the front face of the armature facing the polker segment and a floor in the interior of the pole tube at the polker segment each have a contour allowing mutual axial overlapping. This enables advantageous influencing of the force-stroke characteristic curve of the solenoid with low production effort.07-14-2011
20140026983HOUSING FOR A PRESSURE-LOADED COMPONENT - A housing of a pressure-loaded component includes a pressure-loaded channel system which corresponds to the tensile and/or compressive strength properties of the housing material and to the tensile and/or compressive stresses in the housing material during operation of the pressure-loaded component. The housing also includes a channel rounded profile configured to be adapted to include a formed asymmetry. The formed asymmetry is configured to reduce tensile stresses occurring in operation and thus increase the load carrying capacity of the housing as a whole.01-30-2014

Matthias Strauss, Pfungstadt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100007728System for Determining Objects - A system for multimodal detection of objects in a field of vision located in front of or behind a vehicle, wherein a surroundings-sensing process is carried out by a radar sensor, the radar sensor output signal is fed to a radar signal analysis method, and a visual surroundings-sensing process is carried out by a video sensor, the video output signal being fed to a video analysis method. Object determination takes place such that objects detected by the radar signal analysis method are fed for verification to an object confirmation and situation analysis module by an object detected by the video analysis method.01-14-2010
20100045482Method and Appratus for Identifying Concealed Objects In Road Traffic - Method for detecting concealed objects in road traffic in which the surroundings of a vehicle and movement variables of the driver's vehicle are sensed by sensors, said variables are transmitted as information to vehicles which are located in the surroundings by an interface for vehicle-to-vehicle communication and are received from the vehicles which are located in the surroundings, wherein the following steps are executed: 02-25-2010
20100094509System for Reducing The Braking Distance of a Vehicle - Method for reducing the stopping distance of a vehicle, wherein data which are received via a vehicle-to-vehicle communication are analysed, and a surroundings analysis for the driver's own vehicle is carried out, and vehicle-specific data are transmitted and integrated into an existing safety concept.04-15-2010
20130035836Method for Automatically Preventing Aquaplaning - The invention relates to a method for automatically preventing aquaplaning during the driving operation of a motor vehicle on a route, which method provides according to the invention that 02-07-2013
20140240502Device for Assisting a Driver Driving a Vehicle or for Independently Driving a Vehicle - A device for assisting a driver driving a vehicle or for autonomously driving a vehicle includes several distance sensors (08-28-2014

Patent applications by Matthias Strauss, Pfungstadt DE

Mattias Strauss, Pfungstadt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100280713ROUTE GUIDANCE ASSISTANCE BY MOMENT SUPPORT AT THE STEERING WHEEL - A device and a method for route guidance assistance in a vehicle that is connected to a navigation system. In order to make it easier for the driver to follow a route calculated by a navigation system, an assisting device is provided for route guidance. The assisting device includes a control unit for generating a control signal for haptic feedback to the driver of the vehicle. As haptic feedback, the control unit can output an additional moment on the steering system of the vehicle, for example, the additional moment being negative when the vehicle departs from the travel route while being positive when the vehicle follows the calculated direction of the navigation route.11-04-2010
20110032119DRIVER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - A driver assistance system which outputs information to the driver on the traffic situation in the surroundings and provides assistance, by vehicle components, in order for the driver to handle a current traffic situation.02-10-2011
20110044507METHOD AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF A VEHICLE - A method for determining relevant objects in a vehicle moving on a roadway An assistance function is executed in relation to a position of a relevant object, and the relevant objects are determined on the basis of an image evaluation of images of a surrounding area of the vehicle. The images are detected by way of camera sensors. By way of a radar sensor positions of stationary objects in the surrounding area of the vehicle are determined. A profile of a roadway edge is determined using the positions of the stationary objects and that the image evaluation is carried out in relation to the roadway edge profile determined. A driver assistance system suitable for carrying out the method is also described.02-24-2011

Michael Strauss, Iimenau DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110103620Apparatus and Method for Generating Filter Characteristics - An apparatus for generating filter characteristics for filters connectible to at least three loudspeakers at defined locations with respect to a sound reproduction zone includes an impulse response reverser for time-reversing impulse responses associated to the loudspeakers to obtain time-reversed impulse responses. The apparatus furthermore includes an impulse response modifier for modifying the impulse responses or the time-reversed impulse responses such that impulse response portions occurring before a maximum of a time-reversed impulse response are reduced in amplitude to obtain the filter characteristics for the filters.05-05-2011

Michael Strauss, Ilmenau DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080219484Apparatus and Method for Controlling a Plurality of Speakers Means of a Dsp - In a reproduction environment, speakers are grouped in directional groups, wherein the directional groups overlap with respect to the associated speakers so that speakers are present which have a speaker parameter having different values for the first directional group and the second directional group. A controller for controlling a plurality of speakers has a provider for providing a source position of an audio source, wherein the source position is located between the first directional group position and the second directional group position. The apparatus further has a calculator for calculating a speaker signal for the at least one speaker, based on the first parameter value for the speaker parameter and based on the second parameter value for the speaker parameter.09-11-2008
20100092014APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A NUMBER OF LOUDSPEAKER SIGNALS FOR A LOUDSPEAKER ARRAY WHICH DEFINES A REPRODUCTION SPACE - An apparatus for generating a number of loudspeaker signals for a loudspeaker array defining a reproduction space includes a prestage configured to generate a plurality of output audio signals while using one or more audio signals associated with one or more virtual positions, each output audio signal being associated to a loudspeaker position such that the plurality of output audio signals together replicate a reproduction of the input audio signal(s) at the virtual position(s), and a number of output audio signals being smaller than a number of loudspeaker signals. The apparatus further includes a main stage configured to obtain the plurality of output audio signals and further to obtain, as a virtual position for each output audio signal, the loudspeaker positions, and to generate the number of loudspeaker signals for the loudspeaker array such that the loudspeaker positions are replicated as a virtual sources by the loudspeaker array.04-15-2010
20130294624DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING A SOUND SYSTEM AND SOUND SYSTEM - A driving device for a sound system by loudspeaker signals, wherein the sound system has a wave field synthesis loudspeaker array and one or several supply loudspeakers arranged separate from the wave field synthesis array includes an audio input for receiving at least one audio signal from at least one sound source, a position input for receiving information on a position of the sound source, a wave field synthesis unit for calculating loudspeaker signals for the loudspeakers of the wave field synthesis loudspeaker array, and a provider for providing the loudspeaker signal for the one or the several supply loudspeakers. The driving device enables a sound system by means of which sound localization becomes possible for the audience and at the same time pleasant levels can be achieved also in the first rows of the audience.11-07-2013

Patent applications by Michael Strauss, Ilmenau DE

Michael Strauss, Mombris DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090126496Ultrasound Probe Arrangement - The invention relates to an ultrasound probe arrangement (05-21-2009

Oliver Strauss, Nidderau DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080277610PUSH FIT COUPLING AND PIPE CONNECTION FOR A PUSH FIT COUPLING - Push fit coupling and method for connecting two fluid lines. The coupling includes a first element having a plug-in opening, a second element insertable into the plug-in opening, a retaining device for detachably holding the first and second elements together, and a valve, insertable into the plug-in opening, located on a front face of the second element.11-13-2008
20110315299PIPE ARRANGEMENT - A pipe arrangement includes a pipe and a pipe coupling having on a front face a peripheral groove with a groove bottom. The pipe is insertable within the groove and weldable to the pipe coupling. At least one through opening structured and arranged to connect the groove to the surroundings of the pipe coupling.12-29-2011

Patent applications by Oliver Strauss, Nidderau DE

Petra Strauss, Waldstetten DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150059044Protective Element - A protective element is provided with a flat first material layer of a low-fold material and a flat second material layer of a folded cut-retardant material. A surface area of the second material layer in a stretched-out state is 1.2 to 2.5 times greater than a surface area of the first material layer in a stretched-out state. The second material layer is placed in a gathered state onto the first material layer. The first material layer forms a gliding layer for the second material layer.03-05-2015

Rainer Strauss, Moenchengladbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174441METHOD FOR FEEDBACK OF STATES OF AN ELECTRIC COMPONENT TO AN ENGINE CONTROL DEVICE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a method for feedback of states of an electric component to an engine control device of an internal combustion engine using a control unit for the electric component including a detection device configured to detect faults. The method includes configuring the control unit, connecting the control unit to the engine control device via a signal line, receiving a PWM signal generated in the engine control device, tying the signal line to ground for a feedback of data of the electric component to the engine control device; and identifying a fault based on a duration of the connection to ground.07-08-2010

Ralf Strauss, Worthsee DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080290575Clamping and/or Spreading Tool - A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.11-27-2008
20100084798CLAMPING AND OR SPREADING TOOL - A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.04-08-2010
20100276860CLAMPING OR SPREADING TOOL - A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, the drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.11-04-2010

Patent applications by Ralf Strauss, Worthsee DE

Sascha Strauss, Solingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130224742METHOD FOR DETECTING AND/OR QUANTIFYING HUMAN DNA - The present invention relates to a method, kit and use of various nucleic acid sequences for deleting and/or quantifying one or more nucleic acids of a genome in a sample. Wherein the nucleic acid is amplified and the locus that is amplified is a multi copy locus within the genome, the multicopy locus has copies on at least two different chromosomes and the amplification product is detected and/or quantified.08-29-2013
20140147843METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING HUMAN DNA USING AN INTERNAL CONTROL - The present invention relates to a method for quantifying and/or detecting one or more nucleic acids of a genome in a sample, wherein in an amplification reaction, (i) a first nucleic acid is amplified, the locus that is amplified is a multicopy locus (MCL) within the genome, wherein the locus shares at least 80% sequence identity to a sequence according to SEQ ID NO. 1 over a stretch of 80 base pairs, and wherein the multicopy locus has copies on at least two different chromosomes, (ii) a second nucleic acid that has been added as an internal control (IC) is also amplified, and (iii) the amount of amplification product from the amplification of the first nucleic acid is determined.05-29-2014

Silke Strauss, Hunxe DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100273024DUAL-PHASE STEEL, FLAT PRODUCT MADE OF A DUAL-PHASE STEEL OF THIS TYPE AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLAT PRODUCT - A dual-phase steel, a flat product produced therefrom and a process for the production thereof. The dual-phase steel has, in addition to a strength of at least 950 MPa and good deformability, a surface finish which, when a simple production process is used, makes it possible for the flat product produced from this steel to be formed into a complexly formed component, such as a part of a car bodywork, in an uncoated state or in a state provided with an anti-corrosion coating. The steel according to the invention comprises 20-70% martensite, up to 8% retained austenite and the remainder ferrite and/or bainite and comprises (in % by weight): C: 0.10-0.20%, Si: 0.10-0.60%, Mn: 1.50-2.50%, Cr: 0.20-0.80%, Ti: 0.02-0.08%, B: <0.0020%, Mo: <0.25%, Al: <0.10%, P: ≦0.2%, S: ≦0.01%, N: ≦0.012%, the remainder iron and unavoidable impurities.10-28-2010
20110220252DUAL-PHASE STEEL, FLAT PRODUCT MADE OF SUCH A DUAL-PHASE STEEL AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLAT PRODUCT - A dual-phase steel, a flat product and processes for the production thereof. The dual-phase steel having a strength of at least 950 MPa, good deformability, and good surface finish. It is possible, when a simple production process is used, for the flat product produced from this steel to be formed into a complexly formed component, such as part of a car body, either uncoated or provided with an anti-corrosion coating. The steel according to the invention has a structure comprising 20-70% martensite, up to 8% retained austenite and the remainder ferrite and/or bainite and has the following composition (in % by weight): C: 0.050-0.105%, Si: 0.20-0.60%, Mn: 2.10-2.80%, Cr: 0.20-0.80%, Ti: 0.02-0.10%, B: <0.0020%, Mo: <0.25%, Al: <0.10%, Cu: up to 0.20%, Ni: up to 0.10%, Ca: up to 0.005%, P: up to 0.2%, S: up to 0.01%, N: up to 0.012%, remainder iron and unavoidable impurities.09-15-2011

Steffen Strauss, Nittendorf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120311857Method for Contacting a Lighting Device, Tool for Performing the Method and Connection Element for Attachment on a Lighting Device - A method for contacting a lighting device is provided, wherein the lighting device has a circuit board which is covered at least partly by a sealing compound layer; wherein the lighting device can be separated at a separating point into two lighting device sections and each of the lighting device sections has at least one electrical contact. The method may include: removing at least the sealing compound layer on both sides of the separation point so that the contacts remain covered by a thinner, remaining sealing compound layer; separating the lighting device at the separation point; attaching a connection element at least to the remaining sealing compound layer of at least one of the lighting device sections, wherein the connection element has at least one contacting element, which contacts a respective contact covered by the remaining sealing compound layer after a separation or penetration of the remaining sealing compound layer;12-13-2012
20140043818LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LIGHTING DEVICE - The lighting device (02-13-2014

Steffen Strauss, Ruthheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130263948DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR OF A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A device is described for controlling a hydraulic accumulator of a hydraulic system, for example a vehicle transmission, having a valve device which may connect and disconnect an accumulator-side port of the device to and from a system-side port, the valve device including at least one valve main stage, which is situated hydraulically between the accumulator-side port and the system-side port and to which a pressure prevailing hydraulically at the accumulator-side port is preferably applied by an application means in the opening direction, the valve device also including an electrically actuated control valve which may connect the system-side port to a control port of the valve main stage which acts in the closing direction of the valve main stage and to the accumulator-side port, at least one first throttle being situated between the control valve and the accumulator-side port.10-10-2013

Steffen Strauss, Rutesheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130284289DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR OF A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A device is described for controlling a hydraulic accumulator of a hydraulic system, for example a vehicle transmission, having a valve device which may connect and disconnect an accumulator-side port of the device to and from a system-side port, the valve device including at least one first check valve which is situated hydraulically between the accumulator-side port and the system-side port, and which is blocking in the direction of the system-side port, the valve device also including an electrically actuated control valve which is situated between a control port of the first check valve and the accumulator-side port in such a way that the control valve may hydraulically unblock the first check valve, using the pressure prevailing at the accumulator-side port.10-31-2013
20130284295METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HYDRAULIC DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a hydraulic device is described, in which at least one hydraulic channel and at least one connection are manufactured and/or hydraulically connected to one another, the hydraulic device being manufactured from at least two plates, and the plates being formed and connected to one another with the aid of the processes of cold forming, deep drawing, punching, punch riveting, and/or clinching.10-31-2013

Steffen Strauss, Regensburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090057000Connecting element - Connecting element for mounting on a printed circuit board, which connecting element has at least two connecting lines which cross one another and are not electrically connected between respectively associated contacts.03-05-2009
20090301765Printed circuit board - A printed circuit board is provided with at least one via hole, in which a heat dissipating element is arranged, wherein at least one radiant source is arranged on the heat dissipating element. The lighting device is provided with at least one such printed circuit board.12-10-2009
20100258819SUBSTRATE FOR AN LED SUBMOUNT, AND LED SUBMOUNT - A substrate for an LED submount may include a plurality of placement locations on its substrate top side and a plurality of pairs each composed of an electrical anode connection and an electrical cathode connection, wherein the anode connections are arranged on a first side section of the substrate top side and the cathode connections are arranged on a second side section of the substrate top side, having at least one connection dividing conductor track leading from one placement location past at least two other placement locations to an electrical connection, wherein the connection dividing conductor track leads past the at least two other placement locations on the inside.10-14-2010
20110211357METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLEXIBLE LIGHT STRIP - A method for producing a flexible light strip having a substrate designed for bending and provided for fitting with light sources, is provided. The method may include singularizing the light strip from an endless intermediate product; and the endless intermediate product having at least one fiberglass composite layer.09-01-2011
20110291125LIGHTING MODULE - A lighting module may include a lighting band with a band-shaped flexible substrate, wherein at least one semiconductor light source is applied to a top side of the substrate, wherein the lighting module is faced with a protective layer such that at least one emission area of the at least one semiconductor light source is exposed thereby.12-01-2011
20120044689LIGHTING SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE LUMINOUS BAND - In various embodiments, a lighting system may comprise at least one connection element and at least one luminous band having at least one band-shaped unit circuit board, whereby the unit circuit board is equipped with at least two semiconductor light sources, and has at least one contact area arranged between at least two semiconductor light sources, whereby the contact area is configured so it can be severed and the contact area and the connection element are configured such that after severing of the contact area the connection element can be applied onto the contact area and at least one circuit can be closed on the unit circuit board by applying the connection element onto the contact area.02-23-2012
20120069556ILLUMINATION MODULE AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illumination module may include at least one flexible carrier for a plurality of heat sources, including light sources, wherein the carrier is provided for being bent over at least part of its width.03-22-2012
20120081889POWER SUPPLY MODULE, AND LIGHTING STRIP - A power supply module may include an at least partially flexible support; a supply unit arranged on the support; and at least one outlet connection for a lighting module which can be fed by the supply unit.04-05-2012
20120112235Luminous Device Having a Flexible Printed Circuit Board - A lighting device (05-10-2012
20120235206LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTACTING A LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device may include a printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board has wiring on at least one of the front side and the back side thereof, the respective wiring is covered by at least one potting layer, the lighting device furthermore has at least one electrically conductive punched bushing and the punched bushing extends through a potting layer at least to the wiring and contacts the wiring.09-20-2012

Patent applications by Steffen Strauss, Regensburg DE

Steffen Strauss, Gerlingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120279210TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, HAVING AN INPUT SHAFT AND AN OUTPUT SHAFT - A transmission of a motor vehicle includes: an input shaft and an output shaft; at least one hydraulically operable actuator, hydraulic lubrication and/or oil cooling; a first hydraulic pump which is driven directly or indirectly by the input shaft; and a second hydraulic pump which is driven directly or indirectly by the output shaft.11-08-2012

Susanne Strauss, Stuttgart DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100009076Voc-free or voc-poor polyurethane coating - The invention relates to humidity hardening compounds containing at least one polyurethane polymer, P, exhibiting an isocyanate group, at least one polyimine ALD of Formula (I) of at least 22% by weight, in relation to the sum of the components of the compound which contain the isocyanate group, as well as, if necessary, a polyisocyanate oligomer OP. The humidity hardening compound is particularly suitable for providing coatings and linings. The use of the imines makes possible VOC-free or VOC-poor compounds, which is a substantial advantage for indoor applications.01-14-2010
20110294931LIQUID FILM BASED ON SILANE-TERMINATED POLYMERS - A composition that includes at least one silane-functional polymer P and 20 to 60% by weight of aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or mixture thereof, is disclosed. The composition has a viscosity of 500 to 20,000 mPa·s measured according to DIN 53018 at a temperature of 20° C. The composition is suitable as a liquid membrane and has very good flammability properties, i.e., it is difficult to ignite and is self-extinguishing.12-01-2011
20150079296LIQUID FILM BASED ON SILANE-TERMINATED POLYMERS - A composition that includes at least one silane-functional polymer P and 20 to 60% by weight of aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or mixture thereof, is disclosed. The composition has a viscosity of 500 to 20,000 mPa·s measured according to DIN 53018 at a temperature of 20° C. The composition is suitable as a liquid membrane and has very good flammability properties, i.e., it is difficult to ignite and is self-extinguishing.03-19-2015

Patent applications by Susanne Strauss, Stuttgart DE

Timo Strauss, Gernlinden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130110103HIGH-FREQUENCY SURGICAL DEVICE05-02-2013
20130325002HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL DEVICE AND HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH A VOLTAGE LIMITER - A high frequency surgical device for generating a high frequency voltage for cutting and/or vaporizing biological tissue within a flushing liquid, in particular a conductive flushing liquid, including two output contacts at which an electrosurgical instrument is connectable and between which the HF voltage is provided during operations; a parallel resonant circuit which is electrically connected with the output contacts and in which the HF voltage is generated during operations, and wherein the HF voltage is configured for igniting an electric arc within the flushing liquid at the electrosurgical instrument. In order to provide an electrosurgical device for applications under a flushing liquid, wherein the flushing liquid is heated less and wherein the electrosurgical device provides better initial cutting properties, it is provided according to the invention that a voltage limiter is arranged between the parallel resonant circuit and the output contacts.12-05-2013

Tino Strauss, Mannheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140248134FLUID ENERGY MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN EXHAUST GAS TURBOCHARGER OF AN AUTOMOBILE - In a fluid energy machine, such as an exhaust gas turbocharger of an internal combustion engine of an automobile, with a casing accommodating a rotor wheel that is rotatable about a first axis of rotation extending in the axial direction of the casing, an inlet flow passage which extends generally in a flow direction at an angle relative to the axial and the radial directions to the housing, the flow passage is formed by spaced insertion elements with spherical sections that have a common center of curvature disposed on the first axis of rotation and guide vanes are supported between the spaced spherical wall sections of the insertion elements so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation which extends through the common center of curvature, and have opposite axial end walls also curved spherically with a center of curvature coinciding with the center of curvature of the insertion elements thereby to be pivotable between the two spaced spherical wall sections of the insertion elements with minimal clearance.09-04-2014

Tobias Strauss, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110295481METHOD FOR SETTING A WHEEL TORQUE IN A VEHICLE - In a method for setting a wheel torque in a vehicle, a setpoint value for a slip-adhesion coefficient gradient for one wheel of one vehicle axle is ascertained, and the wheel torque is set in such a way that the actual value of the gradient is approximated to the setpoint value.12-01-2011
20150035982IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - An image capturing device for a vehicle includes: a first image capturing apparatus configured to image a surrounding environment of the vehicle, situated outside a window of the vehicle, through a first region of the window, in a first image; and a second image capturing apparatus configured to image a second region of the window in a second image, the first region and the second region overlapping at least partly.02-05-2015
20150070499CAMERA SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE - A camera system, e.g., for a vehicle, includes: at least one objective for detecting a detection region, one image sensor for outputting image signals, and one auxiliary optics situated in the detection region, the auxiliary optics together with the objective forming an optical imaging system for imaging a two-dimensional detection region on the image sensor. The auxiliary optics is formed by one auxiliary lens having an entrance surface and an exit surface, and the two-dimensional detection region does not extend vertically with respect to the optical axis of the auxiliary lens and is imaged sharply on the image sensor by the optical imaging system. The entrance and exit surfaces do not have a spherical curvature.03-12-2015

Ulrike Strauss, Kochel Am See DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140032127SPECTROSCOPIC FINGER-PRINTING OF RAW MATERIALS - The invention provides a method for the selection of cultivation component batches to be used in the cultivation of a mammalian cell expressing a protein of interest wherein at least two different components are employed in the cultivation.01-30-2014

Uwe Strauss, Bsd Abbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110177634Edge-Emitting Semiconductor Laser Chip - A method for manufacturing an edge emitting semiconductor laser chip, which has a carrier substrate, an interlayer arranged between the carrier substrate and a component structure of the edge emitting semiconductor laser chip. The interlayer is adapted to provide adhesion between the carrier substrate and the component structure. The component structure has an active zone provided for generating radiation.07-21-2011

Volker Strauss, Bad Dürkheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120132797MEANS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING THYROID DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing thyroid disorders. It also relates to a method of determining whether a compound is capable of inducing a thyroid disorder in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating a thyroid disorder. Furthermore, the present invention relates a device for diagnosing a thyroid disorder and diagnostic uses.05-31-2012

Volker Strauss, Bad Durkheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090263826MEANS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing hemolytic anemia or a predis-position thereof. It also relates to a method of determining whether a compound is capable of inducing hemolytic anemia in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating hemolytic anemia. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a data collection comprising characteristic values of metabolites, a data storage medium comprising said data collection, and a system and a device for diagnosing hemolytic anemia. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of a group of metabolites or means for the determination thereof for the manufacture of a diagnostic device or composition for diagnosing hemolytic anemia in a subject.10-22-2009
20120209535METHOD FOR GENERATING BIOMARKER REFERENCE PATTERNS - The present invention relates to methods for evaluating biomarkers. In particular, the invention relates to a method for establishing at least one pattern for at least one pre-defined effector having at least one effect on a biological system, which effect is capable of being determined, to a method of establishing a class of effectors for a pre-defined effect or group of effects, to a method for identifying at least one effect of a pre-defined effector and to a computer program and a computer adapted to carry out these methods.08-16-2012
20140186964MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING INCREASED PEROXISOMAL PROLIFERATION - The present invention pertains to the field of toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing increased peroxisomal proliferation. It also relates to a method of determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such peroxisomal proliferation in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating increased peroxisomal proliferation. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a data collection comprising characteristic values of at least five metabolites, a data storage medium comprising said data collection, and a system and a device for diagnosing increased peroxisomal proliferation. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of a group of metabolites or means for the determination thereof for the manufacture of a diagnostic device or composition for diagnosing increased peroxisomal proliferation in a subject.07-03-2014
20140342379Means and Methods for Assessing Gonadal Toxicity - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for gonadal toxicity and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing gonadal toxicity. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such gonadal toxicity in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating gonadal toxicity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing gonadal toxicity.11-20-2014
20150011423MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING KIDNEY TOXICITY - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for kidney toxicity and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing kidney toxicity. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such kidney toxicity in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating kidney toxicity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing kidney toxicity.01-08-2015
20150017667MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING LIVER DISORDERS - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for liver disorders and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing liver disorders. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such liver disorders in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating liver disorders. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing liver disorders.01-15-2015
20150018237MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING BONE DISORDERS - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for bone disorders and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing a bone disorder. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such a bone disorder in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating a bone disorder. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing a bone disorder.01-15-2015
20150018244MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING HYPERTHYROIDISM - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for hyperthyroidism and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing hyperthyroidism. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such hyperthyroidism in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating hyperthyroidism. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing hyperthyroidism.01-15-2015
20150031572MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING NEURONAL TOXICITY - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for neuronal toxicity and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing neuronal toxicity. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such neuronal toxicity in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating neuronal toxicity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing neuronal toxicity.01-29-2015
20150037825Means and Methods for Assessing Hematopoietic Toxicity - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for hematopoietic toxicity and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing hematopoietic toxicity. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such hematopoietic toxicity in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating hematopoietic toxicity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing hematopoietic toxicity.02-05-2015
20150044702MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING DISORDERS RELATED TO IMPAIRED IRON ADSORPTION OR ENERGY METABOLISM - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for iron adsorption disorder or impaired energy metabolism and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing iron adsorption disorder or impaired energy metabolism. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such iron adsorption disorder or impaired energy metabolism in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating iron adsorption disorder or impaired energy metabolism. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing iron adsorption disorder or impaired energy metabolism.02-12-2015

Patent applications by Volker Strauss, Bad Durkheim DE

Volker Strauss, Bad Duerkhelm DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110129933MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING INCREASED PEROXISOMAL PROLIFERATION - The present invention pertains to the field of toxicological as for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to methods for (i) diagnosing, (ii) determining whether a compound is capable of inducing, (iii) identifying a drug for treating increased peroxisomal proliferation. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a data collection comprising characteristic values of at least five metabolites, a data storage medium comprising said data collection, and a system and a device for diagnosis. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of a group of metabolites or means for the determination thereof for the manufacture of diagnostic devices or compositions. The metabolite markers of the metabolome are selected from: Coenzyme Q10, 16-Methylheptadecanoic acid, 17-Methyloctadecanoic acid, Eicosatrienoic acid (C20:3), Threonine, Proline, Tyrosine, trans-4-Hydroxyprolme, Pantothenic acid, Coenzyme Q9, Glycerol, Palmitic acid (C16:0), Lmoleic acid (C18:cis (9, 12) 2), 14-Methylhexadecanoic acid, gamma-Linoleic acid (C18:cis (6, 9, 12) 3), Threonic acid, Cytosine, Phosphatidyl-choline (C18:0/C22:6). Different multimarker sets are proposed for male and female subjects.06-02-2011

Volker Strauss, Durkheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110163226MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING LIVER TOXICITY - The present invention pertains to the field of toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing liver toxicity. It also relates to a method of determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such liver toxicity in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating liver toxicity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a data collection comprising characteristic values of at least five metabolites, a data storage medium comprising said data collection, and a system and a device for diagnosing liver toxicity. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of a group of metabolites or means for the determination thereof for the manufacture of a diagnostic device or composition for diagnosing liver toxicity in a subject. For each sex, a different metabolome pattern, i.e. a different set of analytes is disclosed. The liver toxicity markers are mainly selected from free fatty acids, but also include various phosphatidylcholines, Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid, alpha-Tocopherol, Cholesterol, myo-Inositol-2-monophosphate, 4-Hydroxysphinganine, Ceramide (d18:1, C24:1), Ceramide (d18:2, C24:0), Sphingomyelin (d18:1, C16:0), 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidyl-L-serine, 18:1 Lyso Phosphatidylcholine, Coenzyme Q9, Glucose, Glycerol, Glycerophosphates, Phosphate, 5-Methoxysphingosine, erythrosphingosine, Threonine, Diacylglycerides and Triacylglycerides.07-07-2011

Volker Strauss, Bad Duerkheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110091929MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING LIVER ENZYME INDUCTION - The present invention pertains to the field of toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing the pro-pathological effect of compounds which are inducing liver enzymes. It also relates to a method of determining whether a compound is capable of exhibiting pro-pathological effects on the liver by enzyme induction in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating the pro-pathological effect of liver enzyme induction. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a data collection comprising characteristic values of at least five analytes, a data storage medium comprising said data collection, and a system and a device for diagnosing the pro-pathological effect of liver enzyme induction. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of a group of analytes or means for the determination thereof for the manufacture of a diagnostic device or composition for diagnosing the pro-pathological effect of liver enzyme induction in a subject. For each sex, a different metabolome pattern, i.e. a different set of analytes is disclosed. The liver enzyme induction markers are mainly selected from free fatty acids, but also include various phosphatidylcholines, galactose, 3- and 5-Methoxysphingosine, Cholesterol, Threonic acid, 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidyl-L-serine, Glycerol, Glycerophosphate, Dodecanol, myo-Inositol-2-monophosphate.04-21-2011

Werner Strauss, Traustein DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140235760POWDER COMPOSITION FOR RAPID SUSPENSION - The invention relates to a pulverulent composition which can be produced by bringing a powder which comprises at least one inorganic binder into contact with from 0.01 to 10% by weight, based on the total mass of the composition, of a liquid component comprising at least one copolymer which can be obtained by polymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising (I) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which comprises at least one radical selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid salt, carboxylic esters, carboxamide, carboxylic anhydride and carboximide and (II) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polyalkylene oxide radical, where the liquid component contains at least 1% by weight of the at least one copolymer and at least 30% by weight of an organic solvent. Furthermore, a process for producing the liquid component, the use thereof and also specific copolymers are disclosed.08-21-2014

Wilfried Strauss, Michelbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100038194DISK BRAKE PAD HAVING REDUCED HEAT TRANSFER TO AN APPLICATION DEVICE - A disc brake lining has a carrier plate, and at least one friction lining with at least one friction surface. At least one isolation element is arranged on the side of the carrier plate opposite the friction lining.02-18-2010

Wilfried Strauss, Wald-Michelbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080202228Cylinder Lift Detection Device for Compressed Air Disc Brakes - A cylinder lift detection device for compressed-air disk brakes includes a sensor for detecting the cylinder lift, a power source for feeding the sensor, an actuating device which is mounted between the sensor and the power source and is used to switch on the sensor, and a functional display that is connected to the sensor and displays the operative or defective state of the brakes.08-28-2008

Willi Strauss, Schoenaich DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100146798POWER CUTTER - A power cutter including a housing; a two stroke internal combustion engine mounted within the housing; a throttle switch by which the engine can be accelerated when the engine is running; a support arm mounted on the housing and which projects forward of the housing. A blade mounting mechanism is rotatably mounted on the end of the support arm and is capable of being rotationally driven by the engine when the engine is running. A carburetor provides aerated fuel for the engine and an air intake provides air for the carburetor. An air filtration mechanism filters the air drawn in from the air intake for the carburetor. A fuel tank provides fuel to the carburetor. An exhaust is provided through which the exhaust gases generated by the operation of the engine are expelled from the engine. The power cutter also includes an engine controller that controls the operation of the engine; an oil tank that provides lubricating oil for the engine; an oil pump that pumps lubricating oil from the oil tank to mix it with fuel; and a sensing system that determines whether sufficient lubricating oil is being provided for mixing with the fuel in accordance with predetermined parameters. The sensing system provides an indication to the engine controller of when the lubricating oil is not being provided in accordance with the predetermined parameters. When the sensing system indicates that the lubricating oil is not being provided in accordance with the predetermined parameters, the engine controller places the engine either in an idle mode or switches it off.06-17-2010
20100206278POWER CUTTER - A power cutter including a two stroke internal combustion engine mounted within a housing and a carburetor for providing aerated fuel for the engine. The carburetor is capable of operating in at least two modes of operation, a first mode when the engine is cold and a second mode when the engine is hot. A temperature sensor is mounted on the engine and provides an engine controller with a signal which is a function of the temperature of the engine; the carburetor comprising an electrically controlled cold start mechanism which switches the carburetor between its two modes of operation, wherein, when the electronic controller determines that the engine is cold, it provides an electrical signal to the electrically controlled cold start mechanism to cause it to change the mode of operation of the carburetor to its first mode.08-19-2010

Willi Strauss, Schonaich DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100096475SPRAYING DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a sprayer with a reservoir for a fluid, such as for a pesticide, with a pump device for pressurizing the fluid, whereby the pump device includes a pump drive, which is movably coupled to a pump piston by means of a pump connecting rod, whereby the pump connecting rod features a first connecting rod part and a second connecting rod part, whereby in order to connect the first connecting rod part and the second connecting rod part, at least one connecting device is provided, by means of which the connecting rod parts can be interlocked in at least two different latching levels.04-22-2010

Wolfram Strauss, Fuerth DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110315778CASING ELEMENTS AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ALLOCATING IDENTIFIERS TO CASING ELEMENTS - A casing element includes a casing frame and a casing shell spanning at least one opening in the casing frame. An RFID tag is arranged at or within a portion of the casing shell spanning the opening of the casing frame.12-29-2011
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