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Adelbert Kern, Kressbronn DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030410	METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SHIP PROPULSION SYSTEM COMPRISING A SURFACE PROPELLER - The invention relates to a method for controlling a ship propulsion system comprising a surface propeller in which the desired capacity is interpreted as the target rotational value, the rotational speed control deviation is calculated from the desired rotational value and the actual rotational value of the internal combustion engine and an injection quantity for the rotational control of the internal combustion engine is determined using the rotational speed control deviation on a rotational speed controller. According to said method the trim position of the surface propeller is controlled by means of an arrangement controller in accordance with the capacity reserve of the internal combustion engine and the actual trim position and the effective rotational speed, said trim position being determined from the rotational speed control deviation.	02-04-2010
20100235023	Method and arrangement for controlling a ship propulsion system - In a method for controlling a ship propulsion system wherein, in a first operating mode, the position of a command signal generator within a guide range including a forward and a reverse section is interpreted by a system controller as a desired power output as well as a desired travel direction, a second operating mode is provided wherein the position of the command signal generator is ignored as power output command so that the position of the command signal generator forms only as directional control device and wherein in either mode of operation, the command signal generator is automatically returned to a neutral position when the command signal generator is released by an operator.	09-16-2010

Alexander Kern, Erlangen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110030444	METHOD OF MAKING A COMPENSATION SHAFT - A method of making a compensation shaft (	02-10-2011

Alois Kern, Villingen-Schwenningen DE

Andreas Kern, Mannheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100184976	METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEALMINE - A process for the preparation of melamine by decomposition of urea with the use of a catalyst, the catalyst comprising	07-22-2010
20100222582	PROCESS FOR PREPARING MELAMINE - Process for preparing melamine by converting urea in the presence of a solid catalyst in one reactor or in a plurality of reactors connected in series in the temperature range from 370° C. to 430° C., cooling and filtering the gas formed in the urea conversion, removing the melamine by desublimation and recycling a portion of the gas present after the melamine removal (“cycle gas”) into the reactor or the reactors, which comprises performing all of the above stages at a pressure in the range from 4 bar abs. to 10 bar abs.	09-02-2010

Armin Kern, Wuppertal DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080255202	Phenylthioacetic Acid Derivatives and Use Thereof - The present application relates to novel phenylthioacetic acid derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders, in particular dyslipidaemias and arteriosclerosis.	10-16-2008
20080261990	Novel Pyrimidine Derivatives and their Use - The present invention relates to novel pyrimidine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, in particular dyslipidemias, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, thrombosis and metabolic syndrome.	10-23-2008
20100105744	SUBSTITUTED 7-SULFANYLMETHYL-, 7-SULFINYLMETHYL- AND 7-SULFONYLMETHYLINDOLES AND THE USE THEREOF - The present application relates to novel 7-sulfanylmethyl-, 7-sulfinylmethyl- and 7-sulfonylmethylindole derivatives, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and the use thereof for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.	04-29-2010
20100261771	SUBSTITUTED 2-ACETAMIDO-5-ARYL-1,2,4-TRIAZOLONES AND USE THEREOF - The present application relates to new, substituted 2-acetamido-5-aryl-1,2,4-triazolones, to processes for preparing them, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and also to their use for the production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, more particularly for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.	10-14-2010
20110201564	SUBSTITUTED 7-SULFANYLMETHYL, 7-SULFINYLMETHYL AND 7-SULFONYLMETHYL INDOLES AND USE THEREOF - The present application relates to novel 7-sulfanylmethyl-, 7-sulfinylmethyl- and 7-sulfonylmethylindole derivatives, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and the use thereof for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.	08-18-2011

Arnt Kern, Worth DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120002787	Method for determining the quantitative composition of a powder sample - A method for automatic determination of the quantitative composition of a powder sample, comprises the following steps: (a) predetermining a list of phases; (b) calculating a theoretical diffraction diagram or theoretical energy-dispersive spectrum; (c) fitting the theoretical diffraction diagram or theoretical energy-dispersive spectrum. In step (a), a list is predetermined which is composed of phases that are actually contained in the powder sample and also phases that are possibly not contained in the powder sample, a threshold value for the phase content is predetermined for each phase, and the following further steps are carried out: (d) elimination of all phases, having phase contents which are below the threshold value, from the list in step (a); (e) repeating steps (b), (c) and (d) with the new list until all phase contents are above their predetermined threshold values; and (f) outputting the composition of the powder sample. This method permits automatic exclusion of amorphous or crystalline phases with phase contents below a user-definable threshold value in profile adjustment methods based on Rietveld or Pawley methods.	01-05-2012

Barbara Kern, Bremen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100012783	COUPLING FOR JOINING TWO FRAME SEGMENTS - The invention relates to a coupling for joining two frame segments within a fuselage cabin structure of an aircraft. The frame segments may comprise a Z-shaped or I-shaped cross-sectional geometry, optionally including a recess. Towards the top and the bottom, respectively, the frame segments are equipped with a header flange and a footer flange. The side plates comprise an L-shaped cross-sectional geometry, while the counter plates may comprise an L-shaped or T-shaped cross-sectional geometry.	01-21-2010

Bernhard Kern, Heidelberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090298182	HANDHELD ANALYZER FOR TESTING A SAMPLE - The invention relates to a handheld analyzer for testing a sample, in particular of a biological fluid, for a medically significant component. It comprises a test unit, which detects the correct positioning of an analytical consumable means in a conveyance pathway. According to this invention, the test unit has both an electric switch component which mechanically senses the positioning of the analytical consumable means and an optical sensor unit which optically senses the positioning of the analytical consumable means on the conveyance pathway. The handheld analyzer is controlled as a function of a comparison of the signals of the electric switch component and the optical sensor unit. It is possible in this way to reduce malfunctions or operating errors associated therewith.	12-03-2009

Christopher Kern, Schwabenheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100022490	Zilpaterol Enantiomer Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Such Compositions - This invention is directed generally to zilpaterol enantiomer compositions and, in particular, to compositions comprising the 6R,7R zilpaterol enantiomer. This invention is also directed to processes for making such compositions; methods for using such compositions to, for example, increase the rate of weight gain, improve feed efficiency, and/or increase carcass leanness in livestock, poultry, and/or fish; and uses of such compositions to make medicaments. This invention is further directed to methods for determining the absolute configurations of zilpaterol enantiomers.	01-28-2010

Christopher Kern, Frankfurt Am Main DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249298	USE OF HEPARINOID DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF DISORDERS WHICH CAN BE TREATED WITH HEPARINOIDS - Heparinoid derivatives comprising a chelating agent which is covalently bonded to the heparinoid, and a paramagnetic metal cation from the series of transition metals Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Mo, Ru or of the lanthanides, are suitable for producing medicaments both for therapy and for diagnostic purposes, for localizing the dose employed, and for monitoring the result of treatment of disorders such as thrombosis and osteoarthrosis.	10-09-2008

Claus Kern, Altdorf DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100303089	METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A method for operating a dezentralized communication network with network nodes is provided. The method is based on protocols in conventional peer-to-peer networks. The method provides rapid searching of resources whereby each network node manages a table containing information regarding all the other network nodes, such that a network that contains the resource is immediately retrieved among the table entries. Furthermore, the table contains device names of technical components on which the network nodes are mapped, so that a technical component is directly addressed also via its device name without use of the search process.	12-02-2010
20100306097	DECENTRALIZED ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING ENERGY IN A DECENTRALIZED ENERGY SYSTEM - In order to ensure the robustness of decentralized energy systems and suitable distribution of the energy in such networks to a large number of energy consumption units, the novel energy system is provided with corresponding agents. At least one agent is associated with each energy consumption unit and/or energy generation unit in the decentralized energy system. The agents are interlinked in such a way that each agent can communicate with other agents in the energy system. Each change in the power output or power consumption requires a trade act, as a result of which large balance errors are avoided. In order to make this coupling between electrical and monetary acts practicable, current consumption contracts of an extremely wide variety can be drawn up between generators and consumers. The energy system is configured such that the energy is distributed in the system at least partially on the basis of monetary transactions arranged between the agents.	12-02-2010

Denis Kern, Stuttgart-Ost DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100181873	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE AND ELECTRIC MACHINE FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for manufacturing an electric machine, made up of a housing, a stator accommodated in the housing, which is formed from a stator body and stator windings, a rotor, which is supported in the housing so as to be rotatable about a rotor axis, and a bearing support fastened on the housing, the housing being manufactured in that a housing foam part is manufactured from at least three individual foam parts and a housing cast blank is manufactured using the housing foam part in accordance with a lost foam casting method. For this purpose, individual foam parts are made up of a center disk, which has an essentially hollow-cylindrical design and forms an intermediate piece of a housing foam part, an annular disk, which has an essentially hollow-cylindrical design and forms another intermediate piece of the housing foam part, and a bearing support disk, which has an essentially cup-shaped design and forms an end of the housing foam part. The method allows for a flexible design of the housing of the electric machine using as few tools as possible to manufacture the housing foam part.	07-22-2010

Eckhart Kern, Hofheimer Strasse DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245348	Method for Recirculating a Partial Exhaust Gas Flow to an Internal Combustion Engine of a Motor Vehicle - In the present method, a partial flow is guided through a partial flow line connected downstream of an exhaust gas outlet of an internal combustion engine, and is immediately thereafter supplied to an internal combustion engine either via a first valve, a bypass line which is connected directly downstream and a recirculation line. Alternatively, the partial exhaust gas flow can be supplied to the internal combustion engine via a second valve, a radiator which is connected directly downstream and a recirculation line. The first valve and the second valve are opened or closed as a function of the exhaust gas conditions, this being monitored by a sensor. A device for carrying out the method is also disclosed.	10-09-2008

Fabian Kern, Amorbach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110058927	GRIPPER FOR A CONTACT LENS AND PROCESS FOR TRANSPORTING A CONTACT LENS - A gripper (	03-10-2011

Fabian Kern, Grosswallstadt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090231576	Method and Apparatus for Centering an Ophthalmic Lens - An ophthalmic lens (CL), e.g. a contact lens, is centered in a concave trough (	09-17-2009

Frank Kern, Pliezhausen DE

Frank Kern, Tiefenbronn DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110275505	Sinterable semi-coke powder with high bulk density - In a continuous method for production of a semicoke powder with high bulk density and flowability, a sinterable carbon powder (semicoke) is dispersed in water with addition of at least one binder and at least one liquefier, wherein the proportion of carbon in the dispersion is adjusted to at least 50 wt. %, relative to the mass of the dispersion, and the zeta potential of the dispersion is adjusted to less than −50 mV, the dispersion is submitted to homogenisation and stabilisation by continuous wet grinding with a residence time in the mill of less than 3 minutes and the homogeneous dispersion is spray-dried.	11-10-2011

Guenter Kern, Worms DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110045671	COMPOSITION FOR POLISHING SURFACES OF SILICON DIOXIDE - A composition for polishing surfaces comprises the following components:	02-24-2011

Hans-Joachim Kern, Mittlebiberach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100143331	METHOD FOR MIXING POWDERS - The invention relates to a method for preparing powder mixtures, one component consisting of spray-dried powder. The invention also relates to a method for coating spray-dried particles with nanoscale particles, a method for mixing spray-dried powder with microscale particles and a method for covering carrier substances with spray-dried particles.	06-10-2010

Hans-Joachim Kern, Mittelbiberach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080246945	APPARATUS FOR QUANTIFYING SHEAR STRESS ON A FORMULATION COMPRISING BIOMOLECULES - The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining the shear sensitivity of particles in solutions and methods of determining the respective shear velocities or the respective shear stress.	10-09-2008
20090182301	DUAL CHAMBER CONTAINER WITHOUT BY-PASS - The invention relates to a double chamber container for holding and combining two separate components, at least one of which is liquid, comprising a cylindrical body (	07-16-2009

Heidrun Kern, Monheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080313747	Targeted Transgenesis of Short Hairpin Rna Expression Cassettes Using Recombinase Mediated Cassette Exchange - The invention provides a method for targeted transgenesis of short hairpin RNA expression cassettes using recombinase mediated cassette exchange. Suitable nucleotide acid sequences and vectors for the targeted transgenesis and recombinase mediated transgenesis are provided.	12-18-2008

Heiko Kern, Griesheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090265788	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PSEUDONYMIZATION OF DIGITAL DATA - A system and method for pseudonymizing digital data records sent from a source system to a destination system, using an identity protector client system and an identity protector master system, includes the steps of receiving, at the identity protector client, person-specific data from a source system provided with a source identifier. The digital data records are pre-pseudonymized by the identity protector client, and the processed digital data records are marked with a source identifier which references the source file in the source system. The pre-pseudonymized digital data records are transmitted to the identity protector master. For every data record, a pseudonym is created by the identity protector master from the pre-pseudonym, the source identifier, and at least one other value generated from an erratic value and a time value. The pseudonym is transmitted to the destination system.	10-22-2009

Hermann Kern, Mammendorf DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090008967	Method and Device For Controlling the Displacement Process For a Hood System - The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the displacement process of a hood system. According to the invention the following steps are provided: provision of a first number of position sensors (	01-08-2009

Jens Kern, Waiblingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090314243	Internal Combustion Engine Having an Elastic Connecting Duct - An internal combustion engine of a manually operated implement, having an elastic connecting duct between the engine and an air filter for vibration-decoupled bridging of a vibration gap between engine and the air filter. The elastic connecting duct has a first conduit for fuel/air mixture and a second conduit for largely fuel-free air. The first and second conduits are separate tubes having respective bores that are separated from one another over their entire lengths, the inlet of the engine is operatively connected to the air filter via the first conduit, and an air duct window of the engine is operatively connected to the air filter via the second conduit.	12-24-2009

Jens-Peter Kern, Waiblingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100237516	Carburetor assembly - A carburetor assembly includes a carburetor (	09-23-2010

Joachim Kern, Elsenfeld DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236545	DOSAGE INHALER - A dosage inhaler includes an active liquid container, which contains a liquid having an active ingredient dissolved therein, and an atomizer by which the liquid is transformed into an aerosol and can be introduced into an aerosol dome, in which there is a baffle plate and to which an inlet tube and an outlet tube are attached, and an electronic control. The atomizer can be intermittently operated by a user and the user command readout is visible to the user. The generation of the amount of aerosol inside, and below, the aerosol dome is able to be separated in time from its eventual inhalation by the user.	09-23-2010

Johannes Kern, Herzogenaurach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110024734	DEVICE FOR SPRAYING, METHOD THEREFOR AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT - The embodiments relate to a device and a method for spraying coatings of organic construction elements. The embodiments relate, in particular, to the spraying of coatings made up of components that do not dissolve in the same solvent, for example, and/or the spraying of a plurality of coatings one after the other. A plurality of spray heads is used, for example one after the other and/or next to one another.	02-03-2011

Jürgen Kern, Geisenheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071770	METHOD FOR DIVIDING FLUID STREAMS - One or more fluid streams are uniformly divided into two or more partial fluid streams in chemical apparatuses in a manner such that there is a reduced tendency to form deposits. Division of such stream(s) is achieved by using a distributor device that includes at least one plate having two or more openings which openings are rounded or chamfered on at least one side.	03-25-2010
20110139728	Device and Process for Substance Separation in a Microstructured Apparatus - The invention relates to a device for separation of substance mixtures on the micro scale. The invention further relates to a process for separating substance mixtures using the inventive device. The device is a device for separating substance mixtures and for performing chemical reactions between immiscible fluid media on the micro scale, comprising a first channel plate with at least one first process channel for a first fluid medium, an inlet and an outlet, and a connecting or distributing channel in each case, which connects the inlet to the first process channel, and a further connecting or distributing channel which connects the first process channel to the outlet, a second channel plate with at least one second process channel for a second fluid medium immiscible with the first, an inlet and an outlet, and a connecting or distributing channel in each case, which connects the inlet to the second process channel, and a further connecting or distributing channel which connects the second process channel to the outlet, and a microscreen as a separating means between the two process channel, wherein the microscreen has a multitude of orifices which have an aspect ratio of 1.5 to 10.	06-16-2011

Jürgen Kern, Geisenheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071770	METHOD FOR DIVIDING FLUID STREAMS - One or more fluid streams are uniformly divided into two or more partial fluid streams in chemical apparatuses in a manner such that there is a reduced tendency to form deposits. Division of such stream(s) is achieved by using a distributor device that includes at least one plate having two or more openings which openings are rounded or chamfered on at least one side.	03-25-2010

Karl Kern, Kussaberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110120297	Hydraulic Circuit - A hydraulic circuit includes a control valve connected to a pump, a hydraulic reservoir, hydraulic work connections and a cylinder. A controllable check valve is connected between the work connections and the control valve. An overpressure safety device is connected between each work connection the corresponding check valve. In order to prevent sagging of a load on the cylinder, the overpressure safety device discharges hydraulic fluid between the check valve and the work connection to reduce an overpressure. The overpressure safety device includes an overpressure valve and a throttle connected downstream of this valve to throttle the flow of hydraulic fluid discharged through the overpressure safety device.	05-26-2011

Klaus Kern, Waldenbuch DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110311438	Autosynthesizer for the controlled synthesis of nano- and sub-nanostructures - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the synthesis of nanostructures using at least one solution providing at least one chemical element appropriate for the type of nanostructure, the method comprising the steps of: a) adding (admixing) a reducing agent to the at least one solution, b) bringing a suitable substrate into contact with the at least one solution before or after step a), c) forming nucleation growth sites on the substrate and d) maintaining the temperature at a suitable level for the growth of the nanostructures, characterized by the further steps of e) providing at least one space having at least one dimension in the micron range, e.g. in the range from 1 μm to 500 μm, adjacent a surface of the substrate, f) growing said nanostructures in said at least one space, g) periodically separating said nanostructures from the substrate and removing them.	12-22-2011

Martin Kern, Waghausel DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279995	Process for the More Effective and Gentle Release of Quality-Enhancing Constituents From Grapes, the Young Wine Obtained in the Process and the Wine Produced Therefrom, as Well as a Device for Carrying Out the Electroporation - An improved and more gentle process for extracting useful substances from wine grapes is achieved by electroporation of the must produced from red and/or white grapes. The must is pumped or circulated before the pressing applied for must production through an installation or part of an installation and pulsed electric fields are applied therein to irreversibly rupture the biological cell walls of the grape skins. The device for carrying out must electroporation comprises a dielectric pipe, the flow duct for the must, in whose wall are arranged two mutually spaced electrodes to form a pulsed electric field between the electrodes. The must, which forms the electrolytic load of the device, has an electric resistance at least as high as the impedance of a high-voltage pulse generator connected to the device.	11-13-2008
20100104704	PROCESS FOR REMOVING ACRYLAMIDE AND/OR MELANOIDIN FORMING CELLULAR INGREDIENTS FROM STARCHY PLANT MATERIAL, AS WELL AS PLANT MATERIAL HAVING A REDUCED CONTENT OF ACRYLAMIDE AND/OR MELANOIDINS - The present invention relates to a process for removing acrylamide and/or melanoidin forming cellular ingredients from starchy plant material without enabling to remove a considerable amount of starch from the cells by washing, comprising the process steps of: providing the biological material, irreversible electroporation of the biological material, and obtaining plant material having a reduced amount of acrylamide and/or melanoidin forming cellular ingredients, the starch content of which is not enabled to be considerably reduced by washing as compared to the starting material. Furthermore, the present invention relates to plant material having a reduced of amount of acrylamide and/or melanoidin forming cellular ingredients producible by said process, to a nibble product, respectively a snack having a reduced content of acrylamide and/or melanoidins producible from said plant material, and to a device for producing the nibble product, respectively the snack comprising an electroporation reactor, a cutting equipment, optionally at least one dipping bath and a fryer or a drying device.	04-29-2010

Maximilian Kern, Attenkirchen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090092982	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING BIOLOGICAL MOLECULE STABILITY - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for enhancing folding and stability of biological molecules. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying biological molecules with enhanced stability. The present invention further relates to host cells that confer enhanced stability to biological molecules expressed therein.	04-09-2009

Michael Kern, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110142452	WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION BY WAY OF TERATHERTZ WAVES - The invention relates to a method for the wireless data, transmission between a transmitter and a receiver, the data being modulated as signals onto an electromagnetic carrier wave in the range of 0.1 and 10 terahertz. The carrier wave emitted by the transmitter is concentrated in the direction of the receiver, the transmitter being oriented towards the receiver by means of an automatic adjusting device and the adjusting device using wireless communication between the transmitter and the receiver for said orientation.	06-16-2011
20110187975	METHOD FOR CONTROL OF ELECTROMAGNETIC TERAHERTZ CARRIER WAVES - A method for influencing electromagnetic radiation in a frequency range between 0.1 and 10 terahertz includes providing a planar modulator having a matrix of at least 10×10 individual, active planar elements. Each planar element has a diameter between 5 μm and 100 μm. The planar elements are individually controlled using a central control unit such that each planar element assumes a respective one of at least two states in accordance with the control so as to influence the radiation.	08-04-2011

Mirco Kern, Moegglingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120019796	ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR MICROLITHOGRAPHY - An illumination system for microlithography serves to illuminate an illumination field with illumination light of a primary light source. A first raster arrangement has bundle-forming first raster elements which are arranged in a first plane of the illumination system or adjacent to the plane. The first raster arrangement serves to generate a raster arrangement of secondary light sources. A transmission optics serves for superimposed transmission of the illumination light of the secondary light sources into the illumination field. The transmission optics has a second raster arrangement with bundle-forming second raster elements. In each case one of the raster elements of the first raster arrangement is allocated to one of the raster elements of the second raster arrangement for guiding a partial bundle of an entire bundle of illumination light. The first raster arrangement for example has at least two types (I, II, III) of the first raster elements which have different bundle-influencing effects. The raster elements of the two raster arrangements are arranged relative to one another in such a way that to each raster element type (I to III) is allocated at least one individual distance (Δ	01-26-2012

Rainer Kern, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100175938	METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE DEVICE, AND A DRIVE DEVICE - A method for operating a drive device of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, which has an internal combustion engine, at least one electric machine, and at least one heatable electric accumulator, in particular a lithium ion battery, power being drawn from the electric accumulator for starting the internal combustion engine with the aid of the electric machine. It is provided that, after the start of the internal combustion engine and until the heated electric accumulator reaches a predefined minimum temperature, the electric accumulator is operated without load. Furthermore, a drive device for a vehicle, in particular for carrying out the above-described method is provided.	07-15-2010
20110232302	BATTERY TEST RIG - The present invention relates to a battery test rig, comprising a test cell (	09-29-2011

Rainer Kern, Stuttagart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110187378	STATE OF CHARGE DETERMINATION FOR AN ELECTRICAL ACCUMULATOR - In a method for determining the state of charge of an electrical accumulator, individual cell voltages are recorded, and the highest and/or the lowest individual cell voltage is ascertained. A present maximum charge and/or a present minimum charge of the appertaining accumulator cell is determined using a characteristic curve and the highest and/or the lowest individual cell voltage.	08-04-2011

Ralf Kern, Walldurn-Rippberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318512	Louver roller - The invention relates to a louver roller (	12-25-2008

Roman Kern, Forchheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214341	Belt Drive - A belt drive is provided which includes a circulating belt (	09-04-2008
20080287234	Belt Drive - A belt drive (	11-20-2008
20090253542	ROTARY DISC - The configuration of teeth (	10-08-2009
20100048334	HYDRAULIC TENSIONING UNIT FOR FLEXIBLE DRIVES - A hydraulic tensioner intended for use in chain drives of internal combustion engines. The hydraulic tensioner has a pot-shaped housing in which a piston is elastically suspended against a traction element and guided for longitudinal displacement. A damping device forms a leak gap which serves to damp adjusting movements of the piston. The leak gap is defined by a bushing which is inserted into the housing and, at the same time, guides the piston. During an adjusting movement of the piston towards a pressure chamber filled with a hydraulic fluid, a fractional quantity of the hydraulic fluid is displaced via the leak gap. An adjusting movement of the piston in the opposite direction causes a re-flow of the hydraulic fluid via a one-way valve arranged in the housing.	02-25-2010
20100292036	TENSIONING DEVICE FOR THE TRACTION MECHANISM DRIVE IN A TIMING SYSTEM ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - A tensioning device for the endless drive in a timing system on a motor vehicle, which has a tensioning piston that can move along a path axis in a housing, within which a pressure chamber is located which houses a working medium which brings about a movement of the tensioning piston in the housing and has a valve seat, connected to the exterior of the tensioning piston by an outlet and accommodating a valve body essentially matching the shape of the valve seat. The valve body is tapered along the axial path axis to the outlet, which allows for a large chamber between the valve body and the valve seat. The path that the working medium, on bleeding gas bubbles from the same, takes from the pressure chamber to the outlet is longer, which increases the hydraulic resistance and restricts and limits emptying of working medium from the tensioning piston.	11-18-2010
20110015013	HYDRAULIC TENSIONING SYSTEM COMPRISING INTEGRATED OVERPRESSURE VALVE - A hydraulic tensioning system (	01-20-2011
20110053719	BELT DRIVE - A belt drive is provided which includes a circulating belt (	03-03-2011
20110297906	HYDRAULIC TENSIONING DEVICE FOR A FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEANS - A hydraulic tensioning device (	12-08-2011

Siegfried Kern, Freiamt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100008117	POWER SUPPLY UNIT HAVING A VOLTAGE CONVERTER - The present invention concerns an electrical installation or device equipped with a power supply unit comprising a voltage converter having primary and secondary parts respectively defining a primary side and a secondary side of this electrical installation or device. This power supply unit comprises a power management unit arranged on said primary side, the primary part of the converter being associated with a control circuit also arranged on said primary side and controlling the electrical energy flowing in the primary power path of said primary part. The control circuit receives from the power management unit at least a first control signal for switching OFF the electrical energy in said primary power path, said power supply unit entering a very low power mode (“Power-down” mode) when said first control signal is set to OFF so that the converter is not supplied anymore. The power management unit is arranged such that, in said very low power mode, it can receive or generate at least a wake-up signal and set to ON said first control signal in response to said wake-up signal for supplying again said primary and secondary parts of the converter.	01-14-2010

Simon Kern, Darmstadt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080307711	Vehicle Door with a Variable Latching Function - A vehicle door with a variable latching function which holds the vehicle door in a desired latched position by applying a latching torque using a controllable damper is described. An evaluation and control unit detects the desired latched positions by evaluating an instantaneous door movement sensed by a sensor system and actuates the damper using an actuator element. The evaluation and control unit releases the latched position after a corresponding activation is detected. The variable latching function acts on the vehicle door within a functional region which extends to a predefined opening region between a first opening angle and a maximum opening angle when the vehicle door drops below a predefined speed or comes to a standstill within the functional region.	12-18-2008
20090007489	Vehicle Door Comprising a Deceleration Function - The invention relates to a vehicle door comprising a braking function before a detected obstacle (	01-08-2009

Thorsten Kern, Alsbach-Hähnlein DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024574	Force Sensor and Method for Detecting At Least One Force Component - A force sensor for detecting at least a force acting in a longitudinal direction of a catheter or guide wire, the force sensor comprising a force pick-up for detecting the force, wherein the force pick-up comprises: a base body with an end face, wherein the base body includes at least one cutout, wherein the cutout causes an asymmetry of the base body relative to the longitudinal direction of the catheter or guide wire upon flexing of the base body upon force F	02-04-2010
20100307265	Force Sensor for the Detection of a Force Vector - The invention makes it possible to determine a force vector that is applied to a tip of a minimally invasive surgical instrument. The force acts upon the housing, is directed to the base, and causes a deformation there in special beam structures. Said deformation is detected by means of tension-sensitive/extension-sensitive resistors whose changes are a measure for the applied force vector. The inventive measuring element comprises special mounting elements so as to be integrated into tube-type instruments such as guiding wires, fastening zones for additional components, an overload protection, and a head shape that is adapted to the treatment process.	12-09-2010

Thorsten Kern, Alsbach-Hähnlein DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100307265	Force Sensor for the Detection of a Force Vector - The invention makes it possible to determine a force vector that is applied to a tip of a minimally invasive surgical instrument. The force acts upon the housing, is directed to the base, and causes a deformation there in special beam structures. Said deformation is detected by means of tension-sensitive/extension-sensitive resistors whose changes are a measure for the applied force vector. The inventive measuring element comprises special mounting elements so as to be integrated into tube-type instruments such as guiding wires, fastening zones for additional components, an overload protection, and a head shape that is adapted to the treatment process.	12-09-2010

Tim-Oliver Kern, Waiblingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030283	ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope (	01-29-2009

Tobias Kern, Pfatter DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207020	Combined Fastening and Contacting System for Electrical Components on Superimposed Circuit Boards - The invention relates to a combined fastening and contacting system for electrical components on superimposed circuit boards in an electronic housing, especially for the automobile sector, as well as a method for fastening and contacting electrical components. The novel fastening and contacting system has two parts, one of which is embodied as a holding frame for electrical components while the other part is configured as a pressing frame for fixing the holding frame. There is formed a combined fastening and contacting system for electrical components on superimposed circuit boards, which makes it possible to replace faulty electrical components in a simple fashion while allowing superimposed circuit boards to be electrically contacted in a safe manner. The system is particularly suitable for the automobile sector.	08-28-2008

Torsten-Ulf Kern, Wesel DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090145527	METHOD OF INTRODUCING RESIDUAL COMPRESSIVE STRESSES INTO A SHAFT - The invention relates to a method of introducing compressive residual stresses into shaft notches of a shaft which is configured as a stepped shaft having successive stages having a different diameter. Diameter transitions or notch regions are located between each two adjacent stages. The diameter transitions or notch regions are quenched in a controlled manner as part of a heat treatment of the shaft.	06-11-2009
20090263249	Welded Low-Pressure Turbine Shaft - Turbo-engine which has a low-pressure area, containing at least one shaft, wherein the low-pressure area has an inflow area, the shaft having, at least on its inflow part arranged in the inflow area, a heat resistant material, wherein the shaft has, on outflow parts arranged opposite the inflow part, a 26NiCrV14-5 and/or 2SNiCrMoVii-5 and/or 22CrNiM09-9 material.	10-22-2009

Ulrich Kern, Witterschlick DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080218117	Method for turning a three-phase current motor on again and electrical circuit for implementing the method - A method for turning a three-phase alternating current motor on again, after it has been separated from a supply voltage, if a residual field voltage induced by a rotor residual field is present, and to an electrical circuit for implementing the method. The time progressions of the residual field voltage and the supply voltage are recorded, and the phase difference between the voltages is calculated in advance from the time progressions. A time point t	09-11-2008

Ulrich Kern, Ingelheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110171424	TRANSPARENT POLYESTER FILM COMPRISING BASO4 PARTICLES - A polyester film with a high transparency, such as a transparency of from 70 to 99.5%, is provided that includes barium sulfate particles whose median particle size is from 0.7 to 7 μm. The barium sulfate particles have an inorganic coating formed from oxides, mixed oxides, or a mixture of oxides of Si, Al, Sn, Fe, In, and/or Sb. The coating makes the barium sulfate particles more compatible with the polyester matrix, thereby minimizing the haze of the film. Preference is given to mixed oxides of SiO	07-14-2011

Walter Kern, Kelkheim/taunus DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110178345	METHOD FOR UTILIZATION OF THE REACTION HEAT THAT OCCURS IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE FROM ETHYLENE IN A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - With a method for utilization of the reaction heat that occurs in the production of 1,2-dichloroethane from ethylene, by reaction with oxygen and hydrochloride (oxychlorination), in a fluidized bed reactor, with dissipation of this reaction heat through cooling pipe bundles situated within the reactor, positioned in the fluidized bed, utilization of the heat is supposed to be improved, while simultaneously reducing the size of the corresponding system elements. This is achieved in that part of the reaction heat is dissipated by heating boiler feed water, whereby the heated boiler feed water is used to heat heat sinks in the production process.	07-21-2011

Werner Kern, Neubulach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110267034	RELAY, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE HIGH-CURRENT RANGE - A relay, in particular for high-current operation, having at least one coil and a movable armature which by the magnetic flux generated in the at least one coil permits or interrupts a current flow via two main contact terminals and having a current-measuring instrument for measuring at least one current flowing via the main contact terminals by at least one Hall sensor has a device around the main contacts for aligning the magnetic flux with the Hall sensor or sensors.	11-03-2011

Wolfgang Kern, Starnberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090118132	Classification of Acute Myeloid Leukemia - The present invention relates to rapid and reliable approaches to leukemia prognostication. In addition to methods, the invention also provides related kits and systems.	05-07-2009