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Bernd Thommes, Okemos, MI US
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20090220815 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WELDED COMPONENT WITH VERY HIGH MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FROM A COATED LAMINATION SHEET - Plate consisting of a steel substrate ( | 09-03-2009 |
20120074106 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WELDED COMPONENT WITH VERY HIGH MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS FROM A COATED LAMINATION SHEET - Plate consisting of a steel substrate ( | 03-29-2012 |
20140057128 | PRECOATED STEEL PLATE, WELDED BLANK, PART AND METHODS - A plate is provided. The plate includes a steel substrate and a precoat having a layer of intermetallic alloy in contact with the substrate, topped by a layer of aluminum alloy. On at least one precoated face of the plate, an area situated at the periphery of the plate has the aluminum alloy layer removed. A part and a welded blank are also provided. Methods are also provided. | 02-27-2014 |
Dean Coley Thommes, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20120291700 | Lubricating device - A container filled with foam saturated with a lubricant with a relief cut in the top surface of the foam suitable for receiving and lubricating an electrical connection, especially the base of a light bulb. | 11-22-2012 |
Douglas Thommes, North Pole, AK US
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20090102617 | Method, system and computer program product for controlling a plurality of devices in an environment - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a method, system and computer program product for controlling a plurality of devices in an environment is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments can include a controller connected to a wireless network, such as a WLAN. The controller can have a control panel interface. The control panel interface can be customizable. Control stations can be connected to a wireless network and can convert instructional commands to device-specific control commands. Infrared remote-controlled legacy devices can be associated with the control stations. The legacy devices can be responsive to the device-specific control commands. Electrical outlet devices and electrical switch devices having microcontrollers and wireless receivers can be connected to the wireless network. Electrical outlet device and electrical switch devices can be responsive to state-changing commands. | 04-23-2009 |
Franz Thommes, Bietigheim-Bissingen DE
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20090133676 | Fuel-heating assembly and method for the pre-heating of fuel an internal combustion engine - A heating assembly that allows an adequate pre-heating of a fuel used in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. | 05-28-2009 |
Friedrich Thommes, Poolesville, MD US
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20140086703 | Self-Retaining Fastener - A self-retaining fastener is designed to persistently secure a load between a nut and a bolt. The bolt has a bolt head, a bolt shaft, and a male threaded portion positioned along the bolt shaft to which a female threaded portion of the nut is secured. A retention spring is pressed against the nut and coiled around the bolt shaft when the nut is secured to the bolt. A first end of the retention spring is compressed against the nut opposite the load, while a second end of the retention spring is attached to a receiving volume of the bolt. The retention spring secures both the nut and load independent of the position the nut takes along the male threaded portion of the bolt. A bolt spring and a nut spring may also be used to provide increased contact area between bolt and load and between nut and load respectively. | 03-27-2014 |
Holger Thommes, Strohn DE
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20140373326 | TOOL FOR INSERTING OR REMOVING A TANG-FREE WIRE THREAD INSERT, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR AND METHOD FOR MANUALLY REPLACING AN ENTRAINING BLADE OF THIS TOOL - A tool for inserting or removing a tang-free wire thread insert is described, the entraining blade of which is manually fastenable and replaceable within the axial recess of the spindle body by means of a latching connection. In addition to the secure removal of wire thread inserts, this tool construction also ensures a quick replacement of worn entraining blades of the tool. Furthermore, a production method for such a tool is described. | 12-25-2014 |
Holger Thommes, Paderborn DE
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20130276287 | WIRE THREAD INSERT WITH REDRESSABLE MOUNTING TANG AS WELL AS ITS MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION - A wire thread insert comprises besides a cylindrical helix consisting of a plurality of coils a moving tang projecting into the interior of the helix for installing the wire thread insert into a receiving thread. The wire thread insert is connected to the cylindrical helix via a bending portion such that the moving tang can be redressed into the receiving thread after installation of the wire thread insert. The wire thread insert is installed by means of an installation tool with a mounting spindle, which installs the wire thread insert in the receiving thread via a moving shoulder and the moving tang. A compression blade provided at the mounting spindle bends the moving tang back into the receiving thread while the mounting spindle is removed from the installed wire thread insert. | 10-24-2013 |
James Thommes, San Francisco, CA US
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20130078613 | Selection of HCV Treatment - The present invention is based on the discovery of an association between the SNP genotype at the rs12979860 locus in the IL28B gene promoter and the probability of achieving a SVR in HC V-infected patients that are given a triple therapy treatment that contains peginterferon alfa-2a, ribavirin, and a HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitor. | 03-28-2013 |
James A. Thommes, San Francisco, CA US
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20120094284 | Prediction of Early Virological Response in HCV Treatment - The present invention is based on the discovery of associations that exist between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on chromosome 19 and virological outcomes in a diverse population of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who received interferon-based treatment. | 04-19-2012 |
20120094389 | Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms That Predict HCV Treatment Outcomes - The present invention is based on the discovery of associations that exist between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on chromosome 4 and virological outcomes in a diverse population of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who received interferon-based treatment. | 04-19-2012 |
James M. Thommes, Escondido, CA US
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20090266805 | Method And Apparatus For Receiving A Universal Input Voltage In A Welding Power Source - A method and apparatus for providing a welding current is disclosed. The power source is capable of receiving any input voltage over a wide range of input voltages and includes an input rectifier that rectifies the ac input into a dc signal. A dc voltage stage converts the dc signal to a desired dc voltage and an inverter inverts the dc signal into a second ac signal. An output transformer receives the second ac signal and provides a third ac signal that has a current magnitude suitable for welding. The welding current may be rectified and smoothed by an output inductor and an output rectifier. A controller provides control signals to the inverter and an auxiliary power controller that can receive a range of input voltages and provide a control power signal to the controller. | 10-29-2009 |
Jan Thommes, Hannover DE
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20150254516 | Apparatus for Verified Detection of a Traffic Participant and Apparatus for a Vehicle for Verified Detection of a Traffic Participant - The invention relates to the verification of a detection of other road users of a vehicle, wherein the detection is carried out based on light sources in camera images. The verification is carried out by means of a distance calculation. In particular, a stereo camera can be used, wherein a pairing of light sources in the first image and a color check of the light sources in the first image can be carried out using a first image of the stereo camera. Likewise, a distance estimate of the object, which is assigned to the light sources, can take place. Independently of this, a three-dimensional position calculation of the object which contains the light sources can be performed with a second camera image of the stereo camera. Disparities can be used for this. These two distance values, the estimated distance value and the distance value of the three-dimensional position calculation can be compared, in order to establish whether the object may actually be a preceding vehicle. It is part of the invention to provide a corresponding device which carries out the method according to the invention. | 09-10-2015 |
Jorg Thommes, San Diego, CA US
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20100127860 | Systems and Methods for Evaluating Chromatography Column Performance - Methods and systems for evaluating and/or monitoring chromatography column performance are provided. Embodiments apply multivariate analysis (MVA) methods to process data as well as transition analysis data to provide a comprehensive evaluation of chromatography column performance. In embodiments, transition analysis data generated over extended periods of time can be analyzed together with process data to evaluate column performance. Further, embodiments enable a compact and robust tool for combining and presenting performance evaluation results, which allows for time-efficient performance examination. According to embodiments, MVA methods applied on transition analysis and process data provide (1) near real-time ability to comprehensively monitor column packing quality; (2) sensitive detection of column integrity breaches; (3) sensitive detection of subtle changes in column packing; (4) sensitive detection of different types of changes in column packing; (5) sensitive detection of fronting/tailing; and (6) sensitive detection of changes in process performance. | 05-27-2010 |
20100310548 | Methods of Manufacturing a Biologic Using a Stable Storage Intermediate - The present invention is directed to methods of isolating and purifying protein from a bioreactor process. The invention relates to employing a protein phase separation methodology to isolate or purify protein product in the forms of solid, semi-solid, or suspension during a protein manufacturing purification process as a stable storage intermediate. This approach is designed to allow the isolated protein product (purified or partially purified) to be stored over an extended period of time prior to further protein purification steps. | 12-09-2010 |
20110147312 | Automated System And Method For Monitoring Chromatography Column Performance, And Applications Thereof - The present invention provides automated systems and methods for monitoring column performance in process chromatography, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, column performance is monitored by generating a plurality of process values such as, for example, conductivity values or pH values with a detector during a chromatography step transition between a first mobile phase liquid and a second mobile phase liquid. The process values are transformed to form transformed process values in which noise present in the process values is suppressed. Column performance parameters are calculated based on the transformed process values and displayed during movement of the second mobile phase liquid through the chromatography column. The displayed performance parameters enable an operator to make a determination, for example, regarding the quality of the chromatography column packing and whether to continue the chromatography process or stop the chromatography process until the chromatography column can be repacked or replaced. | 06-23-2011 |
20140067308 | Automated System and Method for Monitoring Chromatography Column Performance, and Applications Thereof - The present invention provides automated systems and methods for monitoring column performance in process chromatography, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, column performance is monitored by generating a plurality of process values such as, for example, conductivity values or pH values with a detector during a chromatography step transition between a first mobile phase liquid and a second mobile phase liquid. The process values are transformed to form transformed process values in which noise present in the process values is suppressed. Column performance parameters are calculated based on the transformed process values and displayed during movement of the second mobile phase liquid through the chromatography column. The displayed performance parameters enable an operator to make a determination, for example, regarding the quality of the chromatography column packing and whether to continue the chromatography process or stop the chromatography process until the chromatography column can be repacked or replaced. | 03-06-2014 |
Jörg Thömmes, San Diego, CA US
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20100127860 | Systems and Methods for Evaluating Chromatography Column Performance - Methods and systems for evaluating and/or monitoring chromatography column performance are provided. Embodiments apply multivariate analysis (MVA) methods to process data as well as transition analysis data to provide a comprehensive evaluation of chromatography column performance. In embodiments, transition analysis data generated over extended periods of time can be analyzed together with process data to evaluate column performance. Further, embodiments enable a compact and robust tool for combining and presenting performance evaluation results, which allows for time-efficient performance examination. According to embodiments, MVA methods applied on transition analysis and process data provide (1) near real-time ability to comprehensively monitor column packing quality; (2) sensitive detection of column integrity breaches; (3) sensitive detection of subtle changes in column packing; (4) sensitive detection of different types of changes in column packing; (5) sensitive detection of fronting/tailing; and (6) sensitive detection of changes in process performance. | 05-27-2010 |
Lothar Thommes, Bitburg-Stahl DE
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20140072867 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE - An electrode ( | 03-13-2014 |
Lothar Thommes, Bitburg DE
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20090126868 | Method for Connecting the Ends of Profiled Sealing Elements, and Device for Carrying Out Said Method - The invention relates to a method for process automation, for connecting the edge of two correspondingly profiled ends of at least one profiled sealing element, said profiled sealing element being already applied to a surface of a vehicle or a vehicle component. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method. | 05-21-2009 |
20100024976 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ATTACHING SEALING PROFILES - A method for attaching a sealing profile to a vehicle body part includes the steps of pulling the sealing profile from a storage unit; passing the sealing profile through a first buffer which compensates for differences between incoming and outgoing speeds of the sealing profile; attaching an adhesive strip to the sealing profile continuously, the adhesive strip having a first adhesive layer facing the sealing profile and a second adhesive layer facing away from the sealing profile; passing the sealing profile with the attached adhesive strip through a second buffer which compensates for differences between incoming and outgoing speeds of the sealing profile; and rolling the second adhesive layer onto the vehicle body part. The adhesive strip is attached to the sealing strip in an assembly unit which heats the first adhesive layer as it moves around a press roller. | 02-04-2010 |
20100199811 | Screwing Tool - The invention relates to a screwing tool that comprises a drive arranged in a housing and an output shaft connected to said drive, a screwdriver point being arranged at the front face of the output shaft. The aim of the invention is to provide a screwing tool with which different connecting elements, in particular actuating and clamping elements consisting of a screwable sleeve and an inner screw can be screwed with only a single screwing tool. In order to achieve this aim, the screwing tool comprises a receiving part ( | 08-12-2010 |
20110305553 | Method and Device for Stacking - A device and to a method for stacking plate-like products into a straight, cylindrical stack having an upper and a lower side and at least two side surfaces arranged at a distance from each other. In order to create a desired pretension in the stack already during stacking, which can even be maintained when individual products are added, the plate-like products are lifted against gravity from the bottom to the top into a stack nest, the products are held in the stack nest by applying a force on the side surfaces thereof to prevent dropping in the direction of gravity. While the force application is maintained, further products are added to the stack in the stack nest from the bottom side. | 12-15-2011 |
20120174364 | Mounting Rail for Mounting and Positioning a Seal - The invention relates to a mounting rail ( | 07-12-2012 |
Marco Thömmes, Ingolstadt DE
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20130293237 | TEST OF A TESTING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A VOLTAGE STATE OF A HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A method for testing a testing device for determining a voltage state of an on-board high-voltage electrical system of a motor vehicle includes establishing a predetermined voltage state in the on-board high-voltage electrical system by supplying a test voltage to the on-board high-voltage electrical system and determining the voltage state with the testing device and comparing the determined voltage state with the predetermined voltage state This ensures that, before maintenance work on the on-board high-voltage electrical system is performed, a voltage-free state of the on-board high-voltage electrical system determined by the testing device is actually present, thereby eliminating risk to maintenance personnel due to an accidentally applied voltage. | 11-07-2013 |
20140021921 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR A HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging device for a high-voltage battery of a motor vehicle, in particular a charging device installed in a motor vehicle, can be connected to an alternating current network via a connection device, which includes a residual current circuit breaker that does not detect a residual current of at least one residual current type, in particular a DC residual current. The charging device further includes a controllable component and a residual current detector for detecting a residual current of the residual current type, wherein the residual current detector controls the component to change the characteristic of the residual current in such a way that the residual current can be detected with the residual current circuit breaker. | 01-23-2014 |
20140091763 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR A HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CHARGING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CHARGING ASSEMBLY - A charging device installed in a motor vehicle is connected via a connection device to an AC mains. The connection device includes a residual current circuit breaker incapable of detecting at least one residual current type, in particular a DC residual current. A communication signal is transmitted between a control unit on the side of the charging device and a control unit on the side of the connection device. A residual current detector in the charging device detects a residual current of the undetected residual current type and transmits a residual current signal indicating the residual current to the charging-device-side control unit, which then modifies and/or interrupts the communication signal based the residual current signal so as to cause the charging device to be disconnected from the AC mains. | 04-03-2014 |
Marco Thömmes, Ingolstadt DE
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20130293237 | TEST OF A TESTING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A VOLTAGE STATE OF A HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A method for testing a testing device for determining a voltage state of an on-board high-voltage electrical system of a motor vehicle includes establishing a predetermined voltage state in the on-board high-voltage electrical system by supplying a test voltage to the on-board high-voltage electrical system and determining the voltage state with the testing device and comparing the determined voltage state with the predetermined voltage state This ensures that, before maintenance work on the on-board high-voltage electrical system is performed, a voltage-free state of the on-board high-voltage electrical system determined by the testing device is actually present, thereby eliminating risk to maintenance personnel due to an accidentally applied voltage. | 11-07-2013 |
Markus Thommes, Duesseldorf DE
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20100222311 | SOLID FORMULATIONS OF CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS - Described herein are formulations of active pharmaceutical ingredients, where the active pharmaceutical ingredients or drugs are included in a solid suspension with one or more solid additives. The formulations described herein are useful for formulating any drug or active pharmaceutical ingredient, including those that have limited solubility in organic and/or aqueous solvent systems. | 09-02-2010 |
Matthias Thommes, Boynton Beach, FL US
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20110283800 | Method for determining porosity, pore size and zeta potential of porous bodies - Propagation of ultrasound through a porous body saturated with liquid generates electric response. This electro-acoustic effect is called “seismoelectric current”, whereas reverse version, when electric field is driving force, is “electroseismic current”. It is possible to measure seismoelectric current with existing electro-acoustic devices, which had been designed for characterizing liquid dispersions. Such versatility allows calibration of said devise using dispersion and then applying it for characterizing porous body. In general, magnitude of seismoelectric current depends on porosity, pore size, zeta potential of pore surfaces and elastic properties of matrix. It is possible to adjust conductivity of liquid for simplifying these dependences. For instance, liquid with high ionic strength causes double layers become thin comparing to the pore size, which eliminates dependence of said currents on pore size. We suggest using such case for characterizing porosity. Magnitude of the said currents is proportional to zeta potential. This parameter can be calculated when porosity is known. In contrary, saturation of porous body with low conducting liquid leads to complete overlap of double layers, which can be used for characterizing pore size. Phase of the said currents can be used for determining iso-electric point because it rotates 180 degrees when liquid composition varies through this point. | 11-24-2011 |
Matthias Thommes, Royal Palm Beach, FL US
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20130269442 | Method for Determining Pore Size and Pore Size Distribution of Porous Material Using Phase of Electro-Acoustic Signal - A method of determining pore size of a porous material. The method includes saturating the porous material with a conducting liquid. Measuring, with an electro-acoustic device, a phase of the seismo-electric or electro-seismic signal at a single frequency or multiple frequencies. Calculating an average pore size from the measured phase of the seismo-electric or electro-seismic signal at single frequency using a theory that takes into account the hydrodynamic relaxation of the conducting liquid inside of the pores of the porous material. Calculating pore size distribution from the similar measurement conducted at multiple frequencies using the same theory. | 10-17-2013 |