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A. Corbett S. Kull, Palatine, IL US
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20150302305 | GENERATING AN AGRICULTURE PRESCRIPTION - A method begins by agriculture equipment collecting current on-site gathered agriculture data regarding an agriculture region and sending at least a representation of the current on-site gathered agriculture data to a host device. The method continues with the host device processing one or more of the at least a representation of the current on-site gathered agriculture data, current off-site gathered agriculture data, historical on-site gathered agriculture data, historical off-site gathered agriculture data, and historical analysis of agriculture predictions regarding the agriculture region to produce a current agriculture prediction for the agriculture region. The method continues with the host device generating an agriculture prescription regarding at least a portion of the agriculture region based on the current agriculture prediction and sending the agriculture prescription to one or more of the agriculture equipment. | 10-22-2015 |
Andreas Kull, Donaueschingen DE
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20090274402 | Fluid dynamic bearing - The invention relates to a fluid dynamic bearing having at least one first bearing part as well as a second bearing part that are rotatably supported with respect to one another about a rotational axis and separated from one another by a bearing gap filled with bearing fluid. Associated bearing surfaces of the bearing parts form a first and a second radial bearing that are marked by grooved bearing patterns disposed on at least one bearing surface. Between the radial bearings, there is a separator gap having an enlarged gap distance compared to the bearing gap. According to the invention, the ends of the grooved bearing patterns of the radial bearings adjoining the separator gap penetrate into the separator gap. This measure goes to prevent the creation of negative pressure at the ends of the grooved bearing patterns, as a result of which the formation of air bubbles is also reduced. The larger gap distance of the separator gap and the direct connection to the grooved bearing patterns result in an improved flow rate of the bearing fluid through the grooved bearing patterns. | 11-05-2009 |
20100264763 | FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING SYSTEM AND A SPINDLE MOTOR HAVING A BEARING SYSTEM OF THIS KIND - The invention relates to a fluid dynamic bearing having a bearing bush having a central bearing bore in which a shaft is rotatably supported. Surfaces facing each other of the shaft and of the bearing bore are separated from one another by a bearing gap filled with a bearing fluid. A first radial bearing section and a second radial bearing section are disposed along the bearing gap between which a separator section is disposed. The width of the bearing gap varies with its axial length. The bearing gap has a first inner width ib | 10-21-2010 |
20110075298 | FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING SYSTEM HAVING A LOW OVERALL HEIGHT AND A SPINDLE MOTOR HAVING THIS KIND OF BEARING SYSTEM - Proposed is a fluid dynamic bearing system having a bearing bush, a shaft rotatably supported in a bearing bore of the bearing bush and a hub connected to the shaft. A bearing gap filled with bearing fluid and having an axial section is defined between the shaft, the bearing bush and the hub. A first and a second fluid dynamic radial bearing are disposed along the axial section of the bearing gap, the radial bearings being marked by grooved bearing patterns on the associated bearing surfaces of the shaft and/or of the bearing bush. The two radial bearings have a mutual distance d | 03-31-2011 |
Arne Kull, Bomlitz DE
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20110111229 | TERNARY MIXED ETHERS - The invention relates to innovative cellulose derivatives with low surface swelling in aqueous suspension, with high relative high-shear viscosity, and with high thermal flocculation point in water, and also to their use in building-material systems. | 05-12-2011 |
Bernhard Kull, Remshalden DE
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20100097054 | COUPLING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A SENSOR UNIT - The invention relates to a coupling device, particularly for a sensor unit, comprising at least one dog ( | 04-22-2010 |
Dietmar Kull, Winnenden DE
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20140101874 | SWEEPING VEHICLE - A sweeping vehicle is provided including a disc brush and a holding device for the disc brush, the holding device having a holding part and a holding arm pivotably connected to the holding part, the holding device held on the vehicle by the holding part, and the disc brush held on the holding arm. The vehicle includes an adjusting device having an adjustment member of variable length engaging the holding arm, the holding arm being pivotable relative to the holding part upon change in length of the adjustment member. The holding device includes a brush carrier pivotably mounted on the holding arm and a coupling device coupling the brush carrier to the adjusting device, the brush carrier being pivotable relative to the holding arm upon change in length of the adjustment member for pivoting the disc brush about a pivot axis aligned at a slant to the axis of rotation. | 04-17-2014 |
Eberhard Kull, Regensburg DE
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20100192911 | Injection System, and Method for the Production of an Injection System - An injection system for injecting fuel has an actuator, a pilot valve with a valve mushroom, and a supply throttle. The control chamber encompasses a control piston, a first discharge throttle, a first sealing edge for forming a first sealing seat along with the valve mushroom, a second sealing edge of a piston chamber with a valve piston, the second sealing edge forming a second sealing seat along with the valve piston during a maximum actuator working lift for sealing the piston chamber and the valve chamber from each other; and a second discharge throttle connecting the piston chamber to the low-pressure zone between the first and the second sealing edge, wherein d | 08-05-2010 |
F. Jon Kull, Enfield, NH US
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20120045785 | Hybrid Prokaryotic-Eukaryotic Tubulins and Use Thereof - The present invention embraces hybrid | 02-23-2012 |
20120157529 | Composition and Method for Prevention, Mitigation or Treatment of an Enteropathogenic Bacterial Infection - The present invention embraces the use of palmitoleic acid, or a derivative, mimetic, or extract containing the same, to decrease the expression of bacterial virulence factors thereby preventing, mitigating, or treating bacterial infection. | 06-21-2012 |
Frederick Kull, Durham, NC US
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20110256132 | MYOSTATIN BINDING PROTEINS - Description of antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, which bind to myostatin, polynucleotides encoding such antigen binding proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antigen binding proteins and methods of manufacture. Furthermore, description of the use of such antigen binding proteins in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases associated with anyone or a combination of decreased muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle function. | 10-20-2011 |
Irena Kull, Yehud IL
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20100070317 | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR SELL FROM STOCK APPLICATION SOFTWARE - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for implementing a software architecture design for a software application implementing sell from stock software useful to process quotations, capture orders, process delivery and invoice. The application is structured as multiple process components interacting with each other through service interfaces, and multiple service operations, each being implemented for a respective process component. The process components include an Accounting process component; a Financial Accounting Master Data Management process component; an Outbound Delivery Processing process component; a Site Logistics Processing process component; an Inventory Processing process component; a Customer Requirement Processing process component; a Supply and Demand Matching process component; a Logistics Execution Control process component; a Due Item Processing process component; a Balance of Foreign Payment Management process component; a Payment Processing process component; a Customer Invoice Processing process component; a Customer Quote Processing process component; and a Sales Order Processing process component. | 03-18-2010 |
20100070318 | PROVIDING LOGISTICS EXECUTION APPLICATION AS ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Methods and apparatus, including systems and computer program products, for a service architecture design that provides enterprise services having logistics execution functionality at the level of an enterprise application. The design includes a set of service operations, process components, and optionally deployment units. Suitable business objects are also described. | 03-18-2010 |
20100070331 | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR SERVICE REQUEST AND ORDER MANAGEMENT APPLICATION SOFTWARE - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for implementing a software architecture design for a software application implementing service request and order management. The application is structured as multiple process components interacting with each other through service interfaces, and multiple service operations, each being implemented for a respective process component. The process components include an Outbound Delivery process component, a Site Logistics Processing process component, an Inventory Processing process component, a Customer Requirement Processing process component, a Supply and Demand Matching process component, a Logistics Execution Control process component, a Service Request Processing process component, a Service Order Processing process component, and a Service Confirmation Processing process component. | 03-18-2010 |
James Kull, Denver, NC US
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20130187315 | Lockable Gas Spring Arrangement - A lockable gas spring arrangement includes a gas spring with a closed cylinder, a displaceably guided piston and piston rod. A fastening tube fastened with its one end in the region of the free end of the piston rod and on which a locking element is arranged. The locking element is able to be moved substantially radially to the piston rod between an unlocked position permitting a free insertion movement and a locked position bearing against the front face of the cylinder on the piston rod side when the piston rod is extended. The locking element is able to be urged by a spring into its locked position. The locking element is able to be moved manually from its locked position into its unlocked position and is able to be retained automatically in its unlocked position by a retaining device. | 07-25-2013 |
James Kull, Chicago, IL US
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20080276515 | Firefighting Primary, Secondary, and Final Search Tagging System - A firefighting primary, secondary, and final search tagging system for quickly and clearly indicating the status of fire, rescue and emergency operations in commercial and residential buildings with multiple rooms. | 11-13-2008 |
James T. Kull, Denver, NC US
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20080252093 | Tailgate dampening apparatus - An apparatus for damping the motion of a tailgate attached to a truck bed comprising a damper having a truck bed attachment point at one end and a tailgate attachment point at the other end. The truck bed attachment point is secured to said truck bed, while the tailgate attachment point is secured to the tailgate. | 10-16-2008 |
20100047012 | Quick Disconnect Ball Socket End Fitting - A coupling member for pivotally coupling an end of a device to a mounting ball includes a body connectable to an end of the device and defines a socket for receiving a mounting ball. The body further includes slots communicating with the socket. A sliding element arranged in a longitudinal groove of the body is movable from a first position to a second position. A C-shaped spring has two ends and a center section, the ends being received through the slots and projecting into the socket for holding the mounting ball in the socket. The sliding element interacts with the center section of the spring when the sliding element is moved to the second position so that the ends of the spring are drawn out from the socket to release the mounting ball from the socket, whereby the mounting ball is releasable from the socket without external tools. | 02-25-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Kull, San Diego, CA US
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20120180403 | MODULAR HABITAT STRUCTURE - A free standing modular habitat structure is provided. The modular habitat includes a floor, ceiling and walls that comprise a plurality of prefabricated segments that join together to form the floor, ceiling and/or wall. The segments are made of durable and weatherproof outer skin and an insulated core. The insulated core may include raceways for routing wiring and/or plumbing. The insulated core may also include raceways for vertical support structures. Each segment can be solid or include a prefabricated opening such as a door, a window, or a chimney hole. The modular habitat may be a single room or it may be a multi-room habitat with interior walls and equipped with a kitchen, toilet, and/or shower and other amenities. One advantage of clustering multiple habitats together into a single structure is that clustering increases the overall stability of the structure and its ability to withstand harsh weather and high winds. | 07-19-2012 |
John Kull, Emerald Hills, CA US
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20110182027 | AIR FLOW DUCTS FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN A DATA PROCESSING UNIT - Air flow ducts for improving the air flow within data processing units are described herein. In some embodiments, a duct includes an inlet portion and an outlet portion. An interior surface of the outlet portion of the duct defines, at least in part, a portion of a flow path. The duct is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board within a data processing unit such that a first portion of a cooling fluid can flow within the flow path between the inlet portion of the duct and an electronic device coupled to the printed circuit board. An exterior surface of the outlet portion of the duct is configured to redirect a second portion of the cooling fluid to a volume within the data processing unit apart from the electronic device. | 07-28-2011 |
Kristina Kull, Ojersjo SE
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20120318685 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH OSMOLALITY-INCREASING FLUID - A catheter assembly includes a hydrophilic catheter; a wetting fluid for wetting of the catheter; and a receptacle enclosing at least the insertable part of the catheter and the wetting fluid. The wetting fluid is a solution incorporating at least one osmolality-increasing compound, and the total concentration of the osmolality-increasing compound(s) preferably exceeds 600 mOsm/dm | 12-20-2012 |
Leon Kull, Yehud IL
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20150149411 | COMPARISON OF FILE SYSTEM SNAPSHOTS STORED IN A REMOTE SORAGE SYSTEM USING A NETWORK FILE SYSTEM COMMAND - A method for performing a comparison between first and second points in time snapshots of a file system entity, the method may include: (I) receiving by a storage system a command that was sent from a host computer, the command is network file system protocol compliant, wherein the command comprises (i) an operation code, and (ii) information about a virtual path, the virtual path that comprises (ii.a) first fields that comprise snapshot comparison parameters indicative of the first and second points in time snapshots of the file system entity, and (ii.b) a second field of a content that indicates that the command is a request to compare between the first and second points in time snapshots of the file system entity; (II) identifying, by a file system application hosted by the storage system and in response to the content of the second field of the virtual path, the command as including a request to compare between the first and second points in time snapshots of the file system entity; (III) comparing by the file system application the first and second points in time snapshots of the file system entity to provide a comparison result that is network file system protocol compliant; and (IV) sending by the storage system the comparison result to the host computer. | 05-28-2015 |
Leonid Kull, Yehud IL
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20120278280 | TRANSPARENT INPUT / OUTPUT SWITCHING BETWEEN SYNCHRONOUSLY MIRRORED STORAGE VOLUMES - A method for configuring transparent synchronous mirroring volume switching for a first volume and a second volume that are coupled, via a storage area network, to a host computer, with the first volume mapped to the host computer, by. The method includes initiating synchronization of status data between the first volume and the second volume, and setting the first volume to an active state. The second volume is set to an inactive state, and an identifier associated with the active first volume is copied to a memory coupled to the inactive second volume. The copied identifier is retrieved from the memory by the host computer, and the inactive second volume is then mapped to the host computer. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278567 | ONLINE VOLUME MIGRATION USING MULTI-PATH INPUT / OUTPUT MASQUERADING - An apparatus for configuring data migration comprises a host computer, a first volume, a second volume, a storage area network (SAN) configured to couple the host computer, the first volume, and the second volume, a memory coupled to the second volume, and a processor configured to map the first volume to the host computer; to copy a volume identifier associated with the mapped first volume to the memory, to retrieve, by the host computer, the copied volume identifier from the memory, to set a state of the second volume to inactive, to map the inactive second volume to the host computer, to set a state of the mapped first volume to inactive, to synchronize status data between the inactive first volume and the inactive second volume, after the copying, to start data migration from the inactive first volume to the inactive second volume, and after the starting, to set the state of the second volume to active. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278568 | TRANSPARENT INPUT / OUTPUT SWITCHING BETWEEN SYNCHRONOUSLY MIRRORED STORAGE VOLUMES - An apparatus for configuring transparent synchronous mirroring volume switching comprises a first volume, a second volume, a storage area network (SAN) configured to couple the host computer, the first volume and the second volume, a memory coupled to the second volume, and a processor configured to map the first volume to the host computer, to initiate synchronization of status data between the mapped first volume and the second volume, to set the mapped first volume to an active state and the second volume to an inactive state, to copy an identifier associated with the active first volume to a memory coupled to the inactive second volume, to retrieve, by the host computer, the copied identifier from the memory, and after the retrieving, to map the inactive second volume to the host computer. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278572 | ONLINE VOLUME MIGRATION USING MULTI-PATH INPUT / OUTPUT MASQUERADING - A method, including configuring data migration from a first volume to a second volume, which are coupled via a storage area network (SAN) to a host computer, with the first volume mapped to the host computer. A volume identifier associated with the first volume is copied to a memory coupled to the second volume, and the copied volume identifier is retrieved from the memory by the host computer. A state of the second volume is to inactive, and the inactive second volume is mapped to the host computer. A state of the first volume is set to inactive, and the status is data from the inactive first volume to the inactive second volume. After the copying, data migration is started from the inactive first volume to the inactive second volume, and after the starting, the state of the second volume is set to active. | 11-01-2012 |
Linda S. Kull, Charleston, IL US
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20120092663 | TRANSMISSION RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY ANALYSIS OF SEED COMPOSITION - The disclosure provides instrumentation for the Raman spectroscopy analysis of seeds or grains, which can be used to determine the composition of the seed, such as its protein and oil content. In some examples the instrumentation includes an illumination device that emits light in the near infrared range, a sample holder to hold the seeds, and a collection device (e.g., Raman spectrograph) that captures the lights emitted by the seeds. Methods of determining the composition of seeds, such as soybeans, using Raman spectroscopy, are also provided. | 04-19-2012 |
Lukas Kull, Rueschlikon CH
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20120146712 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR A REFERENCE VOLTAGE GENERATOR FOR ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS - A design structure is provided for a reference voltage generator. The design structure includes a first capacitor and an analog to digital converter having its voltage reference coupled to the first capacitor. The first capacitor supplies the voltage reference to the analog to digital converter. A control loop is configured to resupply charges to the first capacitor that are lost when the first capacitor supplies the voltage reference to the analog to digital converter. | 06-14-2012 |
20130002468 | ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog-digital converter includes a decision unit configured to evaluate a comparison potential in a decision step to obtain a comparison result; a number of charging units each comprising a switchable capacitor and an associated reference potential source, wherein each charging unit is configured to change the comparison potential by connecting the reference potential source to the switchable capacitor; and a control unit configure to successively switching one of the charging units following a previous decision step wherein, depending on the obtained comparison result the comparison potential is applied with a predetermined charge by the one respective charging unit, and wherein at least two of the charging units have an associated reference potential source providing different reference potentials. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002469 | CONFIGURING AN ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A method for operating an analog-digital converter including a number of charging units, each comprising a switchable capacitor and an associated reference potential source, includes evaluating a comparison potential in successive decision steps to obtain a comparison result; and successively switching one of the charging units following a previous one of the decision steps, wherein, depending on the obtained comparison result, the comparison potential is changed by the one respective charging unit by connecting the associated reference potential source to the switchable capacitor, wherein in two of the successive switching steps different reference potentials are applied to the switchable capacitor. | 01-03-2013 |
Lukas Kull, Zurich CH
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20130002463 | ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A differential analog-digital converter is provided. The converter comprises a decision unit for evaluating a potential difference between two input signal lines, a number of charging units for each input signal line each configured to add a predetermined charge onto the respective input signal line, a number of discharging units for each input signal line each configured to remove a predetermined charge from the respective input signal line and a control unit for selectively switching each of the charging units and discharging units so that depending on one result of evaluating the potential difference between the two input signal lines one of the input signal lines is charged by adding the predetermined charge of the respective switched charging unit while the respective other of the input signal lines is discharged by removing the predetermined charge of the respective switched discharging unit. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002465 | Analog-Digital Converter - A differential analog-digital converter is provided. The converter comprises a decision unit for evaluating a potential difference between two input signal lines, a number of charging units for each input signal line each configured to add a predetermined charge onto the respective input signal line, a number of discharging units for each input signal line each configured to remove a predetermined charge from the respective input signal line and a control unit for selectively switching each of the charging units and discharging units so that depending on one result of evaluating the potential difference between the two input signal lines one of the input signal lines is charged by adding the predetermined charge of the respective switched charging unit while the respective other of the input signal lines is discharged by removing the predetermined charge of the respective switched discharging unit. | 01-03-2013 |
20130082181 | NANO-TIP SPACERS FOR PRECISE GAP CONTROL AND THERMAL ISOLATION IN MEMS STRUCTURES - A THz radiation detector comprising a vertical antenna separated from a suspended platform by an isolating thermal air gap for concentrating THz radiation energy into a smaller suspended MEMS platform upon which a thermal sensor element is located. THz photon energy is converted into electrical energy via a thermally isolated air gap between plates of a coupling capacitor separated by a plurality of nano-tip spacers that determine the gap distance. The capacitor couples energy from the antenna to the thermal sensor. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082345 | Hybrid FPA for Thz imaging with an antenna array, coupled to CMOS-MEMS thermal sensors, implementing per-pixel ES actuation and enabling tuning, correlated double sampling and AM modulation - A THz radiation detector comprising a vertical antenna separated from a suspended platform by an isolating thermal air gap for concentrating THz radiation energy into a smaller suspended MEMS platform upon which a thermal sensor element is located. THz photon energy is converted into electrical energy via a thermally isolated air gap between plates of a coupling capacitor that couples energy from the antenna to the thermal sensor. The capacitor plates used for capacitive coupling of the received signal realize an electro-static actuator whereby the application of a DC bias varies the coupling capacitor gap. The DC bias causes the actuator to pull the suspended platform close to the antenna to reduce the capacitive gap, increasing the coupling capacitance, to touch the antenna array thus quickly discharging the heat induced in the sensor platform or to perform advanced readout operations, such as amplitude modulation and correlated double sampling. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082855 | ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A method and apparatus for operating an analog-digital converter for converting an input signal into a multibit output in one conversion cycle. The method includes loading a capacitor array by applying a given input signal potential, evaluating a sampling potential provided by the capacitor array in a number of consecutive decision steps performed by at least two decision latches and changing the sampling potential by switching the capacitor array for each decision step based on a result of the step of evaluating the sampling potential, where the step of evaluating at least one of the decision latches performs the evaluating for two decision steps. | 04-04-2013 |
20140210553 | Dynamic current source for zero-crossing amplifier units for use in high-speed communication circuits - A zero-crossing amplifier unit for use in high speed analog-digital-converters. A gain stage compares a sampling voltage at an input node with a provided threshold voltage to obtain a gain stage output signal. A voltage controlled current source provides a load current depending on a time window between an initial slope and an end slope of the gain stage output signal. A slope control means increases a duration of a rise and/or fall time of at least one of the initial and end slopes of the gain stage output signal. | 07-31-2014 |
20140292551 | SAMPLING DEVICE WITH BUFFER CIRCUIT FOR HIGH-SPEED ADCS - A sampling and interleaving stage device for use in an analog-digital-converter and for providing a sampling output signal and an analog-to-digital-converter. The sampling and interleaving stage device for use in an analog-digital-converter, including: a receiving unit having a clock unit with a plurality of clock-driven switches for receiving an input signal; for each of the plurality of clock-driven switches, a first demultiplexer, for receiving the input signal via a clock-driven switch and for providing a number of first demultiplexer outputs; for a first demultiplexer output, at least one storage element for a stored input potential depending on the input signal; and an output demultiplexer for receiving an indication about the stored input potential and for outputting a corresponding sampling output signal to a respective sampling output. | 10-02-2014 |
20150180648 | CLOCK RECOVERY METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention relates to a phase rotation method for a clock recovery, comprising the steps of: providing a timing estimation value that indicates for each input data symbol at least whether an input data sample has been sampled early or late by a sampling clock signal; generating a phase offset value indicating a phase rotation of the sampling clock signal based on the timing estimation value; modifying the timing function value based on a change of the phase offset value, resulting in the timing estimation value. | 06-25-2015 |
20150241281 | BOLOMETER DEVICE FOR SENSING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A bolometer device for use in a bolometer array. The bolometer device of the present invention measures radiation-induced temperature and includes a bolometer sensor and at least one holding element. The bolometer sensor includes at least two antenna elements. The antenna elements are coupled together with one of their ends at a center position. The bolometer sensor also includes a temperature sensing element attached at the center position of the at least two antenna elements, and detects a temperature at the center position. The temperature sensing element also provides an electrical measure in response to the temperature it detects. The holding elements provide support for the bolometer sensor at an end portion of one of the antenna elements. At least one of the holding elements is made of electrically conductive material so an electrical measure can be read out through the holding element. | 08-27-2015 |
Lukas Kull, Zurich SZ
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20140117236 | SUSPENDED WIDEBAND PLANAR SKIRT ANTENNA HAVING LOW THERMAL MASS FOR DETECTION OF TERAHERTZ RADIATION - A novel and useful THz radiation detector comprising a suspended wideband planar skirt antenna for achieving low thermal mass and high electrical performance. The antenna comprises only the perimeter or “skirt” of the antenna. The antenna has multiple loops where each loop comprises a conductor that covers the perimeter or skirt and includes multiple inner and outer arms. The total length of each loop has a length substantially one wavelength. One or more ports or load impedances are connected at the center of the antenna and shared by one or more loops. A thermal sensor detects the heat generated in the load resister and converts the heat energy to an electrical signal which is transmitted to read out circuitry via signal lines that run together with a holding arm. The holding arm functions as both a path for the read out signals as well as providing mechanical support for and effectively suspending the antenna. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117237 | HIGH RESPONSIVITY DEVICE FOR THERMAL SENSING IN A TERAHERTZ RADIATION DETECTOR - There is provided a novel and useful a high responsivity device for thermal sensing in a Terahertz (THz) radiation detector. A load impedance connected to an antenna heats up due to the incident THz radiation received by the antenna. The heat generated by the load impedance is sensed by a thermal sensor such as a transistor. To increase the responsivity of the sense device without increasing the thermal mass, the device is located underneath a straight portion of an antenna arm. The transistor runs substantially the entire length of the antenna arm alleviating the problem caused by placing large devices on the side of the antenna and the resulting large additional thermal mass that must be heated. This boosts the responsivity of the pixel while retaining an acceptable level of noise and demanding a dramatically smaller increase in the thermal time constant. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117241 | DIPOLE ANTENNA WITH REFLECTORS HAVING LOW THERMAL MASS FOR DETECTION OF TERAHERTZ RADIATION - A novel and useful THz radiation detector comprising a suspended dipole antenna and a plurality of reflectors for achieving low thermal mass and high electrical performance. The reflectors used in the antenna do not physical contact the dipole element and are used to shape the radiation pattern in similar fashion as obtained by well-known Yagi-Uda reflectors. The dipole element is connected directly to a load resister for generating heat which is sensed by a sensing transistor. The lack of a mechanical connection to the dipole antenna element prevents any increase in the thermal capacitance of the antenna. | 05-01-2014 |
20140180604 | METHOD OF SIMULATING THE ABSORPTION OF PLANE WAVES USING FEM SOFTWARE TOOLS - A novel and useful method of visualization by detection of EM radiation being irradiated or reflected from objects in the imager's field of view using Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation software tools. The methodology provides a verification method of antenna operation from an electrical point of view since bolometer performance cannot be estimated using regular antenna parameters such as directivity, gain, impedance matching, etc. as the bolometer does not behave as an antenna but rather behaves as an absorber. An incident wave is triggered on the absorber and the absorption of the bolometer structure is estimated using commercially available Finite Element Method (FEM) software (e.g., ANSYS HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, etc.). How much of the energy is reflected is subsequently measured. The energy which is not reflected is considered to be absorbed by the absorber. | 06-26-2014 |
20140284483 | HIGH RESPONSIVITY DEVICE FOR THERMAL SENSING IN A TERAHERTZ RADIATION DETECTOR - There is provided a high responsivity device for thermal sensing in a Terahertz (THz) radiation detector. A load impedance connected to an antenna heats up due to the incident THz radiation received by the antenna. The heat generated by the load impedance is sensed by a thermal sensor such as a transistor. To increase the responsivity of the sense device without increasing the thermal mass, the device is located underneath a straight portion of an antenna arm. The transistor runs substantially the entire length of the antenna arm alleviating the problem caused by placing large devices on the side of the antenna and the resulting large additional thermal mass that must be heated. This boosts the responsivity of the pixel while retaining an acceptable level of noise and demanding a dramatically smaller increase in the thermal time constant. | 09-25-2014 |
Lukas Kull, Thalwi CH
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20150244383 | ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog-digital converter with successive approximation includes a capacitor array for being loaded by applying a given input signal potential and for providing a sampling potential, wherein capacitors of the capacitor array are serially coupled with switches. A decision latch is included for evaluating the sampling potential in a number of consecutive decision steps. The analog-digital converter also includes a logic unit for selectively changing the sampling potential by selectively switching switches associated to the capacitors of the capacitor array for each decision step based on an evaluation result of a previous decision step, wherein the switches are respectively coupled with a calibration switch. | 08-27-2015 |
20150295586 | ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog-digital converter with successive approximation includes a capacitor array for being loaded by applying a given input signal potential and for providing a sampling potential, wherein capacitors of the capacitor array are serially coupled with switches. A decision latch is included for evaluating the sampling potential in a number of consecutive decision steps. The analog-digital converter also includes a logic unit for selectively changing the sampling potential by selectively switching switches associated to the capacitors of the capacitor array for each decision step based on an evaluation result of a previous decision step, wherein the switches are respectively coupled with a calibration switch. | 10-15-2015 |
Niklas Kull, Stuttgart DE
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20150020785 | CRANKCASE VENTILATION DEVICE - A vehicle may include an internal combustion engine having a crankcase and a crankcase ventilation device. The crankcase ventilation device may have at least one oil separating device and an oil return that feeds separated oil back to the crankcase. The vehicle may include a conveying device for driving a fluid other than blow-by gas. The conveying device may also drive the blow-by gas in the crankcase ventilation device. | 01-22-2015 |
Oliver Kull, Ostfildern DE
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20080308750 | Method for treating a tribologically stress-resistant surface of a workpiece - Method for treating the surface of a workpiece with a tribologically stress-resistant surface, wherein the surface is honed in at least one step and pockets are subsequently introduced using laser structuring, wherein laser structuring is effected via ultrashort pulses having a pulse duration of less than 100 ps. | 12-18-2008 |
Philipp Kull, Zuerich CH
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20080257039 | Device and Method for the Gravimetric Determination of Liquid Volumes and Analyzer System Comprising Such a Device - A device for the gravimetric volume determination of liquid volumes. The device comprises a housing ( | 10-23-2008 |
Philipp Kull, Adliswil CH
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20100114507 | METHOD FOR GRAVIMETRIC VOLUME DETERMINATION - A method of gravimetric volume determination is described in which a load cell can be calibrated either outside of an analytic analyzer for gravimetric calibration of said analyzer, or in a fully automated manner inside said analyzer. | 05-06-2010 |
Raivo Kull, West Caldwell, NJ US
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20130277108 | ENERGY TRANSFER DEVICE - A energy transfer device ( | 10-24-2013 |
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Robert C. Kull, Olney, MD US
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20110172856 | Short Headway Communications Based Train Control System - A train control system, including: a communication device associated with at least one control unit located on a first train; and a communication device associated with at least one control unit located on a second train; wherein at least one of the control units of the first train and the second train is configured to: (i) receive, at the associated communication device, an authority signal including data sufficient to identify one of the first train and the second train as a lead train and the other of the first train and the second train as a follower train; (ii) establish at least one peer-to-peer communication link between the communication devices of the lead train and the follower train; and (iii) exchange train data between the lead train and the follower train via the at least one peer-to-peer communication link. An on-board control unit is also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
20130297163 | Brake Monitoring System for an Air Brake Arrangement - A brake monitoring system for an air brake arrangement including: at least one sensor to measure air pressure in at least one component of an air brake arrangement; at least one local controller to determine air brake data; and at least one communication device to transmit at least a portion of the air brake. An air brake arrangement and a computer-implemented method of determining air brake data in an air brake arrangement are also disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
Stefan Kull, Osterode DE
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20110287365 | LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSORS - A backside coating is applied to lithographic printing plate precursors and this coating provides sufficient protection so that adjacent precursors are not scratched or otherwise damaged when stacked. The backside coating is readily dissolved during processing or development at a pH of at least 6.5 after the precursors are imaged. | 11-24-2011 |
Thomas Kull, Waiblingen DE
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20130319806 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - In a hydraulic control arrangement for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle having a parking lock activation system wherein operating fluid is supplied via a parking lock slide valve to a first parking lock pressure chamber for moving a parking lock-up piston in one direction into a locking position or moving the parking lock piston in an opposite direction, whereby operating fluid is released from the first parking lock pressure chamber via a discharge slide valve by way of which the first parking brake pressure chamber is connected to a tank for releasing the parking lock-up. | 12-05-2013 |
20140157766 | Hydraulic Controller for an Automatic Transmission of a Motor Vehicle - A hydraulic controller for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes at least one gear shift piston-cylinder unit having a gear shift piston for actuating a shifting element in the form of a multi-plate clutch, and a gear shift pressure chamber in which an actuating pressure may be built up by supplying operating fluid. The gear shift piston-cylinder unit has a centrifugal oil chamber that is separated from the gear shift pressure chamber by a gear shift piston. Operating fluid may be supplied to the centrifugal oil chamber via a centrifugal oil line supplied by a first supply line. The hydraulic controller has a second supply line for supplying operating fluid to the centrifugal oil line. The second supply line may be closed and opened by a centrifugal oil valve. | 06-12-2014 |
Thomas Kull, Rupperswil CH
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20120233768 | SWITCHABLE HAND SHOWER - A hand shower has outer housing including a first housing part and a second housing part, is disposed in the interior of the outer housing. The first housing part is produced by dual-component injection molding and has a support formed from a hard component. Alongside the switching device, this support is provided with a passage. A soft component, injected onto the outer side of the support covers the passage in a membrane-like manner. The membrane region of the soft component is elastically deformable to allow the switching device to be operated from the surroundings. | 09-20-2012 |
Thomas Kull, Djursholm SE
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20120128734 | Oral Delivery Product - An oral delivery product comprising a semi-permeable pouch designed for delivery of an active agent in the oral cavity of a subject. The pouch encloses multiple particles, and the particles are alginate matrices that comprise an active agent, e.g. nicotine. The alginate is e.g. sodium alginate, such as Protanal LFR 5/60 or Protanal LF 10/60. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas R. Kull, Toledo, OH US
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20140263882 | Stand for Dinnerware - A stand for dinnerware that can be easily adjusted for an enhanced presentation of food and drink. The stand includes a base, a pillar, and one or more holders. The pillar is configured for positioning on the base. Each of the holders is configured for adjustable positioning on the pillar. Further, each holder is configured to support an article of dinnerware. | 09-18-2014 |