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Alexander Hofbauer, Aidenbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090142174Tilting mechanism for a lifting structure of an industrial truck, and method for transporting an industrial truck - The invention relates to a tilting mechanism for a lifting structure (06-04-2009

Andreas Hofbauer, Zwettl AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110038442Apparatus and Method for Measurement of the Reception Time of a Pulse - Apparatus for measurement of the reception time of a pulse in a receiving system, which contains at least one receiving channel with a non-linear transmission response, which receiving channel produces at its output a received signal, having a memory, in which the received signals of reference pulses with a predetermined different amplitude are available as reference signals with respect to a time scale, and having an evaluation device, which is connected to the receiving system and to the memory and compares a received signal with each reference signal with a variant time offset in order to determine that reference signal and that time offset for which the comparison discrepancy is a minimum, and outputs this time offset as the reception time with respect to the time scale.02-17-2011

Hermann Hofbauer, Trotsberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110063145Multiturn Rotary Encoder and Method of Operating a Multiturn Rotary Encoder - A multiturn rotary encoder includes: a single-turn unit, including a code carrier and a single-turn evaluation unit for processing single-turn position signals to form a single-turn code word; a first multiturn unit, including at least one first multiturn code carrier and a first multiturn evaluation unit for processing first multiturn position signals to form a first multiturn code word that indicates the number of revolutions covered by input shaft; and a second multiturn unit, including at least one second multiturn code carrier and a second multiturn evaluation unit for processing second multiturn position signals to form a second multiturn code word that likewise indicates the number of revolutions covered by the input shaft. The functioning of the multiturn units is ascertainable by the multiturn code words generated independently of each other.03-17-2011

Hermann Hofbauer, Wien AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110120560FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a fluidized bed reactor system made up of at least two fluidized bed reactors, comprising at least one main reactor (05-26-2011

Josef Hofbauer, Erlangen DE

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20090210085Method for Suppressing the Influence of Roll Eccentricities - The invention relates to a method for suppressing the influence of roll eccentricities on the run-out thickness of a rolled stock, which runs through a rolling stand, roll eccentricities being identified by using a process model and taken into consideration in the determination of a correction signal for a at lest one final control element, preferably a final control element for the adjustment position, of the rolling stand, wherein the measured tensile force upstream of the rolling stand is fed to the process model to identify the roll eccentricities. According to the invention, variations in tensile force are fed back in a targeted manner to reduce the effects of periodic roll eccentricities on the rolled stock, whereas all other sources of variation are eliminated. A process model of the rolling nip and the rolls, preferably based on the observer principle, produces reliable data on the roll eccentricity.08-20-2009

Karl Hofbauer, Basel CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090191219METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING OBESITY BY MODULATING THE ACTIVITY OF AUTO-ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE MELANOCORTIN-4 RECEPTOR - Disclosed are biological markers for obesity and methods for diagnosing and treating obesity and related conditions by detecting and modulating the activity of auto-antibodies against the melanocortin-4 receptor or a portion of the melanocortin-4 receptor. Also disclosed are methods for discovering new therapeutics which modulate the activity of auto-antibodies against the melanocortin-4 receptor or a portion of the melanocortin-4 receptor, in particular which prevent the binding of auto-antibodies against the melanocortin-4 receptor or a portion of the melanocortin-4 receptor.07-30-2009
20110044987MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND BINDING FRAGMENTS THEREOF DIRECTED TO THE MELANOCORTIN-4 RECEPTOR AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CACHEXIA AND RELATED CONDITIONS AND DISEASES - Disclosed are monoclonal antibodies, binding fragments, and derivatives thereof directed to the human melanocortin-4 receptor, as well as pharmaceutical compositions including the same, and therapeutic uses, including methods for treating cachexia and related conditions and diseases, using such monoclonal antibodies, binding fragments, derivatives, and pharmaceutical compositions.02-24-2011

Lucia Hofbauer, Eggenburg AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120076772STABILIZATION OF IMMUNOGLOBULINS THROUGH AQUEOUS FORMULATION WITH HISTIDINE AT WEAK ACIDIC TO NEUTRAL PH - The present invention provides, among other aspects, storage stabile aqueous formulations of immunoglobulins with histidine at a mildly acidic to neutral pH. The present invention also provides methods for stabilizing immunoglobulin compositions by formulating with histidine at a mildly acidic to neutral pH. Advantageously, the methods and formulations provided herein allow stabile aqueous compositions of immunoglobulins at mildly acidic to neutral pH useful for parenteral administration.03-29-2012
20120076779STABILIZATION OF IMMUNOGLOBULINS AND OTHER PROTEINS THROUGH AQUEOUS FORMULATIONS WITH SODIUM CHLORIDE AT WEAK ACIDIC TO NEUTRAL ph - The present invention provides, among other aspects, storage stabile aqueous formulations of labile proteins at a mildly acidic to neutral pH. The present invention also provides methods for stabilizing a labile therapeutic protein composition at a mildly acidic to neutral pH. Advantageously, the methods and formulations provided herein allow stabile aqueous compositions of labile proteins at mildly acidic to neutral pH useful for parenteral administration.03-29-2012

Peter Hofbauer, Troy, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100175377COOLING AN ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED TURBOCHARGER - An electrically controlled turbocharger has a motor mounted on a shaft in a motor housing between a turbine and compressor. Oil is sprayed onto the motor stator to cool the stator. Flingers on the shaft fling oil back onto the stator.07-15-2010

Peter P. Hofbauer, West Bloomfield, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110241473Electric Motor Rotor - A rotor of an electric machine is disclosed that resists expansion of the rotor components even at high rotational speed. The rotor includes first and second pluralities of laminations having slots to accept rotor bars. A support disk, also having slots, is placed between the laminations. The support disk, into which the rotor bars are slid, restrains the rotor bars from bending outwardly at high rotational speeds of the rotor. The rotor bars are further restrained at the ends by end rings, which have apertures into which ends of the rotor bars are placed. In some embodiments, containment rings are placed over axial extension of the end rings to prevent outward bowing at high speeds. In some embodiments, the rotor includes a stiffener sleeve to provide additional resistance to expansion during high rotational speeds.10-06-2011
20120073538Frictionless Rocking Joint - Reciprocating motion can be converted to rotary motion through a crankshaft and a connecting rod. In a joint between a connecting rod and a piston, the connecting rod rocks with respect to the piston. In some situations, the connecting rod is a pullrod always in tension or a pushrod always in compression making it difficult to lubricate the bearing surfaces. A joint is disclosed in which the bearing surfaces rock with respect to each other with no sliding between the surfaces. The connecting rod has a bearing surface that is part of a cylinder having a radius equal to a distance between a central axis of the journal to which the connecting rod is coupled and the bearing surface. The pin has a convexly- or concavely-curved bearing surface and the local radius is based on material properties and the local peak force that the rocking joint is designed to transmit.03-29-2012

Reinhold Hofbauer, Vienna AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317403Use of CSF-1 Inhibitors - Disclosed is the use of inhibitors of CSF-1 activity for preparing a medicament for the treatment of tumor diseases.12-24-2009

Thomas Hofbauer, Muelheim / Ruhr DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110100008Method and Device for Operating a Steam Power Station Comprising a Steam Turbine and a Process Steam Consumer - A method for operating a steam power station is provided. The steam turbine power station includes at least one steam turbine and a process steam consumer, wherein a steam mass flow is subdivided into a first partial mass flow and a second partial mass. In a first operating state, the first partial mass flow is supplied to the steam turbine and the second partial mass flow is supplied to the process steam consumer. In a second operating state, at least part of the second partial mass flow is supplied to the steam turbine at least after the first turbine stages. A steam power station is also provided.05-05-2011

Thomas Hofbauer, Muelheim/ruhr DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110169278Operation of a Gas and a Steam Turbine System by Means of a Frequency Converter - A method for operating a gas and steam turbine system is provided. The system includes a frequency converter which is assigned to a starting device of a gas turbine, and a generator which is assigned to a steam turbine. The intention is to be able to obtain a particularly high level of operational flexibility with particularly low mechanical complexity. For this purpose, the electrical power of the generator is fed into a consumer system via the frequency converter.07-14-2011

Thomas Hofbauer, Wustenroth DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110188999Axial turbine for a gas turbine with limited play between blades and housing - An axial turbine for a gas turbine including a rotor blade cascade is provided. The rotor blade cascade is formed from rotor blades each including, a front edge, a blade tip, and an annular space wall that surrounds the rotor blade cascade and includes an annular space inner side, enabling the annular space wall to be arranged directly adjacent to the blade tip forming a radial gap between the covering of the blade tip and the annual space inner side. When the turbine is in operation, the area of the blade tip with the highest pressure load is disposed in the region of the front edges, and the rotor blades in the region of their front edges include a radial projection and the annular space wall includes on the annular space inner side, a peripheral radial recess that interacts with the radial projections such that a minimum is established in the direction of the main through-flow of the turbine.08-04-2011

Thomas J. Hofbauer, Fort Lauderdale, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080216728Apparatus and method to optimize sailing efficiency - This invention provides improvements in the efficiency of a sailing vessel through the use of flaps, hydrofoils, or members on the keel of a sailing vessel. One or more are positioned at the top, or root of the keel of the vessel, which primarily generate a force in the windward direction to provide a counter-leeward drift force. One or more are located at the bottom, or tip of the keel of the vessel, which primarily generate a force in the leeward direction to provide a counter-heeling moment. Among other benefits, operation of these flaps, hydrofoils, or members during sailing increases the vessel's efficiency, in particular its velocity made good. Further, since they are mounted on one appendage, sailing vessels of a rudder and keel design can be equipped with counter leeward-drift and counter-heeling attributes without the need for additional appendages.09-11-2008
20090165692Apparatus and Method to Optimize Sailing Efficiency - This invention provides improvements in the efficiency of a sailing vessel through the use of flaps, hydrofoils, or members on the keel of a sailing vessel. One or more are positioned at the top, or root of the keel of the vessel, which primarily generate a force in the windward direction to provide a counter-leeward drift force. One or more are located at the bottom, or tip of the keel of the vessel, which primarily generate a force in the leeward direction to provide a counter-heeling moment. Among other benefits, operation of these flaps, hydrofoils, or members during sailing increases the vessel's efficiency, in particular its velocity made good. Further, since they are mounted on one appendage, sailing vessels of a rudder and keel design can be equipped with counter leeward-drift and counter-heeling attributes without the need for additional appendages.07-02-2009
20120060390FOOTWEAR - Improved footwear is disclosed, including an improved foot gripping member and footwear having a resilient and angled or curved sole. The improvements are particularly well adapted for footwear made for beach, street, home, sports, or general casual wear. The various features of the disclosed footwear may be utilized alone, or in combination with each other, in order to improve the comfort and improve the attachment to the footwear to the foot.03-15-2012

Patent applications by Thomas J. Hofbauer, Fort Lauderdale, FL US