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Krueger, DE

Andreas Krueger, Schoenebeck DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204597	Safety Binding for a Snowboard - The invention relates to a safety binding (	08-25-2011

Andreas Krueger, Aidlingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120038211	Drive Authorization System for an Electric Drive - A drive authorization system for an electric drive includes a predefined number of field coils and a rotationally movable element. An evaluation and control unit for operation of the electric drive determines the current position of the movable element from several items of positional information, which can be made available by a predefined number of angle of rotation sensors. To implement an electronic immobilization function, positions, the number of the active rotation angle sensors, or both those positions and that number are made encodable. The evaluation and control unit decodes the encoded positional information of the active rotation angle sensors in order to determine the current position of the movable element. Operation of the electric drive is possible only after successful decoding of the positional information.	02-16-2012

Carola Krueger, Neustadt/wstr. DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241097	METHODS OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH HEMATOPOEITIC GROWTH FACTORS - The present invention relates to a method of treating a neurological condition in a mammal by administering at least one hematopoietic growth factor.	10-02-2008
20080279814	METHODS OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH HEMATOPOEITIC GROWTH FACTORS - The present invention relates to a method of treating a neurological condition in a mammal by administering at least one hematopoietic growth factor.	11-13-2008
20090087481	METHODS OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH HEMATOPOEITIC GROWTH FACTORS - The present invention relates to a method of treating a neurological condition in a mammal by administering at least one hematopoietic growth factor.	04-02-2009
20100112038	METHODS OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH HEMATOPOEITIC GROWTH FACTORS - The present invention relates to a method of treating a neurological condition in a mammal by administering at least one hematopoietic growth factor.	05-06-2010

Christian Krueger, Speyer DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036042	METHOD OF VISCOSITY LOWERING OF AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF A WATER-SOLUBLE ADDITION POLYMERS - The present invention provides a method of viscosity lowering of an aqueous dispersion of a water-soluble addition polymer.	02-11-2010
20100249325	POLYMER POWDER WITH HIGH RUBBER CONTENT AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to polymer powders with high rubber content and to their use as impact modifiers for rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications, and also to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising halogen and comprising the polymer powder, and to the use of the molding compositions for production of moldings.	09-30-2010
20110172347	AQUEOUS BINDERS GRANULATED AND/OR FIBROUS SUBSTRATES - Aqueous binders for granular and/or fibrous substrates comprising as active constituents	07-14-2011

Christian Krueger, Liegau-Augustusbad DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221136	METHOD OF IMPLANTING ION SPECIES INTO MICROSTRUCTURE PRODUCTS BY CONCURRENTLY CLEANING THE IMPLANTER - By operating an implantation tool with a source gas having a halogen fraction of	09-03-2009
20110291163	Reduction of Defect Rates in PFET Transistors Comprising a Si/Ge Semiconductor Material Formed by Epitaxial Growth - In sophisticated semiconductor devices, the defect rate that may typically be associated with the provision of a silicon/germanium material in the active region of P-channel transistors may be significantly decreased by incorporating a carbon species prior to or during the selective epitaxial growth of the silicon/germanium material. In some embodiments, the carbon species may be incorporated during the selective growth process, while in other cases an ion implantation process may be used. In this case, superior strain conditions may also be obtained in N-channel transistors.	12-01-2011

Clemens Krueger, Dachau DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080217873	Vehicle Chassis - A vehicle chassis comprises a spring support for supporting a bodywork spring that is braced between two spring plates, and a vibration damper which is provided with a piston rod and a damper pipe and in which an area of the piston rod and/or the damper pipe is arranged inside the bodywork spring. At least one spring plate can be axially displaced by means of a drive unit encompassing a driving mechanism and a gear mechanism. The objective is to operate the vehicle chassis such that the energy consumption is low. In particular, the objective is not to use any energy to retain the adjustable spring plate in the mounted position when the vehicle chassis is in the neutral position. This objective is achieved by providing at least one energy store which is effective between the vehicle body and the spring plate and absorbs the weight of the vehicle.	09-11-2008

Cordula Krueger, Ingelheim Am Rhein DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110311630	Novel embedment particles for inhalation - The invention relates to the preparation of inhalable powders which exhibit a delayed release of active substance and processes for preparing them as well as medicaments that can be produced using these inhalable powders.	12-22-2011

Ellen Krueger, Ottcrstadt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100000693	METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI LAYER FIBER WEB FROM CELLULOSE FIBERS - A process for the production of a multilayer fiber web from cellulose fibers by separately feeding at least two different fiber suspensions and water into a multilayer headbox, in which they are separated by separating elements from one another and from water and, after leaving the nozzle mouth of the headbox, reach an apparatus on which a web is formed, the water being transported in such a way that, after emerging from the nozzle mouth, it reaches the web-forming apparatus in the form of a layer between two layers of fiber suspensions and thus counteracts mixing of the different fiber suspensions, wherein, for improving the retention, drainage and formation, at least one retention aid and/or at least one drainage aid are metered into the fiber suspensions and/or into the water fed in.	01-07-2010

Ellen Krueger, Otterstadt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108279	METHOD FOR PRODUCING PAPER, PAPERBOARD AND CARDBOARD HAVING HIGH DRY STRENGTH - Process for the production of paper, board and cardboard having high dry strength by separate addition of a polymer comprising vinylamine units and of ligninsulfonic acid and/or a ligninsulfonate to a paper stock, draining of the paper stock and drying of the paper products.	05-06-2010
20110132559	PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE DRY STRENGTH OF PAPER, BOARD AND CARDBOARD - Process for the production of paper, board and cardboard having high dry strength by addition of at least one water-soluble (a) polymer comprising vinylamine units and at least one (b) polymer comprising ethylenimine units and at least one water-soluble polymeric anionic compound to a paper stock, draining of the paper stock with sheet formation and drying of the paper products, the water-soluble cationic polymers (a) and (b) being metered in any sequence or as a mixture into a paper stock, and papers which are obtainable by this process.	06-09-2011

Frank Krueger, Nidderau DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110308957	STRUCTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPONENTS WITH NON-DIFFUSING NOBLE OR SPECIAL METALS AND THEIR ALLOYS, WITH USE BEING MADE OF SPUTTER TECHNOLOGY - One aspect is a method for the production of a three-dimensional structure of successive layers producing a multitude of successive layers wherein, with the exception of a first layer, each of the successive layers is arranged on a preceding layer. Each of the successive layers includes at least two materials wherein one material is a sacrificial material and one material is a structure material. Each of the successive layers defines a successive cross-section through the three-dimensional structure. Producing each of the layers includes depositing the sacrificial material by means of an electrochemical process and depositing the structure material by means of physical gas phase deposition. After a multitude of successive layers has been produced, the three-dimensional structure is uncovered by removing at least a part of the sacrificial material. The sacrificial material is at least one of a group consisting of nickel, silver, palladium, and gold.	12-22-2011

Frank Krueger, Heidelberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
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

Frieder Krueger, Coburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110138940	ADJUSTMENT FITTING - Adjustment fitting, in particular for a vehicle seat, comprising a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotationally adjusted relative to the first fitting part about an axis of rotation. An external gear, which has internal teeth and into which an internal gear that is associated with the second fitting part and has external teeth is inserted like an eccentric gear, is associated with the first fitting part. The internal gear forms an eccentric receiving space towards the axis of rotation. The adjustment fitting further comprises an eccentric member that is rotatably inserted into the eccentric receiving space and is equipped with a drive shaft for driving the eccentric member, and a cap for covering the open receiving space. The cap is eccentrically designed relative to the axis of rotation, penetrates into the eccentric receiving space by means of an axially downward-pulled sealing edge, and seals the receiving space as the sealing edge is preloaded in a radially outward direction. The adjustment fitting is easy to mount, while the cap ensures a secure sealing action regardless of the axial height of the adjustment fitting.	06-16-2011
20110140493	ADJUSTMENT FITTING - An adjustment fitting, in particular for a vehicle seat, includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotationally adjusted relative to the first fitting part about an axis of rotation. An external gear, which has internal teeth and into which an internal gear that is associated with the second fitting part and has external teeth is inserted eccentrically to the axis of rotation like an eccentric gear, is associated with the first fitting part. The internal gear forms an eccentric receiving space towards the axis of rotation. The adjustment fitting further comprises an eccentric member that is rotatably inserted into the eccentric receiving space, and a drive shaft for driving the eccentric member. The external gear is designed as a ring gear that has a bottom and an external wall which axially extends beyond the internal teeth and embraces the external teeth of the internal gear by means of a radially inward-oriented collar. In addition, the internal gear comprises an internal wall which axially extends beyond the external teeth and axially penetrates the collar. The fitting parts are thus securely fastened in the axial direction while access is made easy, especially for mounting the adjustment fitting on a vehicle seat or a seat adapter.	06-16-2011
20110140494	ADJUSTMENT FITTING - An adjustment fitting, in particular for a vehicle seat, comprising a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotationally adjusted relative to the first part about an axis of rotation. An external gear, which has internal teeth and into which an internal gear that is associated with the second fitting part and has external teeth is inserted eccentrically to the axis of rotation like an eccentric gear, is associated with the first fitting part. The internal gear forms an eccentric receiving space towards the axis of rotation. The adjustment fitting further comprises an eccentric member that is rotatably inserted into the eccentric receiving space, and a drive shaft for driving the eccentric member. The external gear is designed as a ring gear that has a bottom and an external wall which axially extends beyond the internal teeth. Furthermore, a holding element is provided which can be axially slid against the internal gear in the external wall, is mounted on the external wall, and secures the internal gear against the bottom of the ring gear. The holding element allows the axial tolerance between the internal gear and the external gear to be adjusted.	06-16-2011
20110154925	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ADJUSTMENT FITTING - A method for producing an adjustment fitting, particularly for a vehicle seat is provided, whereby an outer wheel is associated with a first fitting part, the wheel having inner toothing, and having an inner wheel that can be associated with a second fitting part, the wheel having outer toothing, wherein the inner wheel having the outer toothing is inserted into the outer wheel having the inner toothing eccentrically to a rotational axis in the manner of a wobble mechanism, wherein partial eccentric elements are inserted rotatably with respect to each other in an eccentric receiving chamber formed between the rotational axis and the inner wheel so as to produce variable eccentricity, wherein a transmission element having an engagement element for actuating the partial eccentric element is inserted such that the engagement elements interacts with a catch of the partial eccentric element. In spite of the production tolerances of the components, overall higher quality and higher operational safety of the produced adjustment fitting are to be achieved. For this purpose, the geometry of the partial eccentric element is measured, and the geometry of the transmission element is individually adapted according to the data of the measurement before inserting the transmission element.	06-30-2011
20110304190	ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A VEHICLE SEAT COMPONENT - An adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle seat component is provided. The adjustment device comprising a rotary fitting for adjusting the vehicle seat component, which includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part pivotally mounted with respect to the first fitting part about an axis of rotation, a drive device connected with the rotary fitting for driving the rotary fitting, and an adjustment element of the drive device for actuating the drive device. The drive device is formed to transmit a force present on the adjustment element on the drive side for adjusting the vehicle seat component to the rotary fitting, but to block a force present on the rotary fitting on the output side. For blocking the output-side force the drive device includes a brake section fixedly arranged on the first fitting part and at least one brake segment which in the presence of an output-side force at the rotary fitting cooperates with the brake section in a braking manner via a contact surface in the manner of a shoe brake.	12-15-2011

Giesbert Krueger, Schuttorf DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090121483	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WIND TURBINE GENERATORS - Methods and systems for reducing heat loss in a generator system are provided. The generator system includes an electrical generator and a power converter. The method includes generating electricity in the generator at a first power factor and converting electricity in the converter at a second power factor in a first mode of operation and generating electricity in the generator at a third power factor wherein the third power factor is greater than the first power factor and converting electricity in the converter at a fourth power factor wherein the fourth power factor is less than the second power factor in a second mode of operation such that the power output of the generator system in the second mode of operation is substantially equal to the power output of the generator system in the first mode of operation and the generator currents are facilitated being reduced.	05-14-2009

Hans Krueger, Munich DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001553	Mems Package and Method for the Production Thereof - A micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) package is described herein. The package includes a carrier substrate having a top side, a MEMS chip mounted on the top side of the carrier substrate, and at least one chip component on or above the top side of the carrier substrate or embedded in the carrier substrate. The package also includes a thin metallic shielding layer covering the MEMS chip and the chip component and forming a seal with the top side of the carrier substrate.	01-01-2009
20110186943	MEMS Package and Method for the Production Thereof - A micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) package is described herein. The package includes a carrier substrate having a top side, a MEMS chip mounted on the top side of the carrier substrate, and at least one chip component on or above the top side of the carrier substrate or embedded in the carrier substrate. The package also includes a thin metallic shielding layer covering the MEMS chip and the chip component and forming a seal with the top side of the carrier substrate.	08-04-2011
20110214905	Circuit Board with Flexible Region and Method for Production Thereof - A circuit board comprising a circuit carrier, a cover layer composed of a nonconductive material, comprising an organic substance, arranged on the circuit carrier, a first metallization layer at least partly arranged on the cover layer, wherein the first metallization layer has a flexible region.	09-08-2011

Harald Krueger, Bad Wimpfen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110009660	Process for the removal of HF from HF containing organic carbonates - Mixtures comprising organic carbonates, such as carbonates not substituted by fluorine, but especially fluorosubstituted organic carbonates, which are depleted in HF can be obtained from respective mixtures with a higher HF content by a step of stripping such mixture with an inert gas. For example, a reaction mixture comprising fluoroethylene carbonate and HF can be treated in this way. The mixture comprising organic carbonate which is depleted in HF can be distilled to obtain highly purified organic carbonate.	01-13-2011

Hartmut Krueger, Buehlertal DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210511	Switchable Clutch with Low Control Power Requirement - The invention relates to a switchable clutch which requires control power merely for switching from one operating state to another. The clutch is particularly suitable for connecting and disconnecting auxiliary units in internal combustion engines and motor vehicles. The clutch according to the invention has a driving element (	09-04-2008

Heinz-Wolfgang Krueger, Buchholz/nordheide DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090167321	Method and Apparatus for Determining an Interfering Field Strength in an Aircraft - The disclosed embodiments relates to a method and an apparatus for determining the interfering field strength in an aircraft and the impairment of an electric system in the aircraft including cables between the outer shell and the interior paneling of the fuselage for transmitting signals within the aircraft.	07-02-2009

Jan Krueger, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100213739	PANEL PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PANEL PART - The invention relates to a panel part of the outer panel or inner panel of a motor vehicle. Said panel part comprises a base body (	08-26-2010
20100215977	Method of Mounting Conductors on a Plastic Part - The invention relates to a method for applying electrical conductor patterns (	08-26-2010
20110272973	METHOD OF MOUNTING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS ON A PLASTIC PART - A reactive hot melt composition, having a softening point of at least 50° C., and being curable on heating to a temperature of 150° C. The composition comprises a blend of (a) a macrocyclic oligomer having a softening point of at least 50° C., containing at least one ring having eight or more atoms, and being able to undergo decyclization at a temperature of 150° C. or more, to produce a polymerizable species, wherein each cyclic oligomer molecule provides two or more structural repeat units of the same or different formula for the resulting polymer, and (b) a thermoplastic resin, its use as an adhesive and methods of its application.	11-10-2011

Jan M.w. Krueger, Konstanz DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090119002	Terminal For Satellite Navigation System - A terminal for satellite navigation services includes a first receiver for receiving navigation messages emitted by satellites; an output interface for the output of navigation information; and an activating unit.	05-07-2009

Jan M. W. Krueger, Munich DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037105	Positioning Device and Positioning Method for a Satellite Navigation System - A positioning device for a satellite navigation system includes a receiver that receives atmospheric correction data and an evaluation unit that determines a position location and estimates its quality on the basis of a plurality of positioning signals, with inclusion of the atmospheric correction data.	02-05-2009
20090066573	RADIO SIGNAL-BASED POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHOD - A radio signal-based positioning device includes a receiver that receives a plurality of radio-transmitted positioning signals, a frequency determiner that determines a frequency of each of the plurality of positioning signals, a send time determiner that determines a send time of each of the plurality of positioning signals, and an evaluation unit that determines a position location from the determined frequencies and send times of the plurality of positioning signals.	03-12-2009
20100289696	Method and device for estimation of the integrity risk in a satellite navigation system - A method for estimating an integrity risk in a satellite navigation system includes receiving a plurality of navigation signals at a user system from at least one satellite, the plurality of navigation signals including data relative to the integrity of the satellite navigation system; and estimating the integrity risk using the data in the at least one user system. The estimating further includes forming a plurality of intervals of an integration variable of an integral function, estimating a maximum of the integrity risk for each interval, comparing the maximum of each interval to find an overall maximum of all the intervals; and using the overall maximum as an estimate of the integrity risk.	11-18-2010

Jens Krueger, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240663	ETL-Less Zero-Redundancy System and Method for Reporting OLTP Data - In one embodiment the present invention includes a relational database management system component and a column-oriented data processing component. The relational database system component stores database information in a row format. The column-oriented data processing component stores the database information in a column format. In response to a database update request, the relational database management system component updates the database information stored in the row format; the relational database management system component notifies the column-oriented data processing component of the database update request; and the column-oriented data processing component updates the database information stored in said column format. In response to a query request, the column-oriented data processing component generates a query response based on the database information stored in said column format. In this manner, an embodiment of the present invention is able to generate up-to-date reports without the need for extraction, translation and loading procedures.	09-24-2009
20110161379	Lifecycle-Based Horizontal Partitioning - The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for dynamically and horizontally partitioning a table of a relational database, wherein the table comprises records, wherein the records are mapped to a plurality of states, wherein the table is horizontally partitioned into a plurality of partitions, and wherein the plurality of states is mapped to the plurality of partitions. The method comprises the steps of changing the assignment of a first record from a first state to a second state, wherein the first state is mapped to a first partition, wherein the second state is mapped to a second partition, wherein the first partition is not the second partition, and storing the first record in the second partition. The invention further relates to a computer system implementing the abovementioned method for dynamically and horizontally partitioning a table of a relational database.	06-30-2011

Jens Krueger, Oranienburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110161387	Computer-Implemented Method for Operating a Database and Corresponding Computer-System - The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for operating a database comprising the step of updating a binary status of a tuple in the database. The binary status field either contains a null value or a time stamp. The update can be done in-place or by using an insert-only approach.	06-30-2011

Jens Krueger, Nuernberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090095495	ROTATING AGRICULTURAL TOOL WITH BEARING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a rotating, disc-shaped, agricultural tool which is mounted in a frame of a machine via a hub and a bearing arrangement. The bearing arrangement is distinguished by the fact that it is formed from two angular roller bearings which are set in back-to-back arrangement and whose raceways are arranged inclined at an angle to a bearing axis, wherein a space accommodation the angular roller bearings is defined on the outside in the radial direction by a hub body, of V-shaped design in its centre part and having contact surfaces, and on the inside in the radial direction by a supporting ring having spaced-apart contact surfaces on both sides in the axial direction, wherein the hub body is provided at an axial end with a fastening element for fastening the tool. In this way, a captive bearing unit is provided which is already provided with the appropriate prestress and which only needs to be connected to the agricultural tool and to the frame by the end user, i.e. by the manufacturer of an agricultural machine.	04-16-2009

Jochen Krueger, Thalmassing DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045350	APPARATUS FOR STERILISING CONTAINERS - An apparatus (	02-19-2009
20090081382	Plasma Processing Plant - A plasma processing plant for plastic bottles, having a vacuum chamber arranged inside the processing chamber and when a respective bottle opening is pressed against a valve, the valve will open and establish a connection between the interior of the bottle and the vacuum chamber, and the chambers are continuously sealed against one another in a gastight fashion. With such approach, the gas can be conducted more easily and the number of control mechanisms can be reduced.	03-26-2009
20100031887	Supply Device - A device for supplying a large number of consumer stations with a predetermined amount of a process medium, in particular a coating device for containers, has a supply line for the process medium and a connection at the consumer station. In order to make such a device simpler from the structural point of view and less expensive, a unit is used, which keeps a predetermined flow rate constant and which comprises a capillary path extending before each connection and dimensioned in accordance with the predetennined amount of process medium, and a unit which is associated with a plurality of connections and which is used for maintaining a defined flow velocity along the capillary path.	02-11-2010
20100034985	Apparatus and Method for the Plasma Treatment of Hollow Bodies - The present invention refers to an apparatus for the plasma treatment of hollow bodies, comprising a vacuum treatment chamber and means for generating the plasma, which apparatus is characterized in that the means for generating the plasma comprise an electrode of a substantially U-shaped cross-section, which is arranged in the vacuum treatment chamber, the hollow bodies immersing at least in part into the U-shaped electrode when the plasma treatment is carried out, and being moved at least temporarily relative to the U-shaped electrode. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a method for the plasma treatment of hollow bodies, in which the hollow bodies are moved into a vacuum treatment chamber in which the plasma treatment is carried out and the plasma is generated by an electromagnetic field, which method is characterized in that the hollow bodies immerse at least in part into the electromagnetic field when the plasma treatment is carried out, and that the hollow bodies are moved at least temporarily relative to the electromagnetic field.	02-11-2010
20100054987	ELECTRON BEAM STERILISATION FOR CONTAINERS - Method for sterilising containers (	03-04-2010
20100193069	STERILIZATION WITH BETA-RADIATION - The invention relates to an apparatus (	08-05-2010
20110076187	Device for Sterilizing Containers by Way of Charge Carriers - A device for sterilizing containers may include a treatment head having an outlet window for the passing of charge carriers therethrough, a charge carrier generation source for generating charge carriers, an acceleration device disposed above the outlet window, and a cooling device for cooling the outlet window. The acceleration device accelerates the charge carriers in the direction of the outlet window. The cooling device includes a feed opening for a gaseous medium. The feed opening is disposed beneath the outlet window and directs the gaseous medium at least partially from below to the outlet window.	03-31-2011

Juergen Krueger, Remseck-Aldingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025468	Piezoelectric Combustion Chamber Pressure Sensor Having a Pressure Transmission Pin - A sensor made of a single-crystal, piezoelectric material for measuring the pressure in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having a pressure transmission pin, a displaceably mounted heating pin protruding into the combustion chamber being provided as the pressure transmission pin, and the sensor being friction-locked with the heating pin. The sensor is preferably situated between the heating pin and a rigid thrust bearing. The single-crystal piezoelectric material of the sensor is preferably made of lithium niobate (LiNbO	01-29-2009
20090219705	Connecting Component for Electrically Connecting a Sensor Element and an Evaluation Circuit - A device for electrically connecting a sensor element, which is accommodated in an engine add-on component, to evaluation electronics. The engine add-on component and the evaluation electronics are electrically connected to one another via contacting lines. The evaluation electronics is accommodated in a swiveling part of a hybrid holder which is movable relative to a part of the hybrid holder which is attached to the engine add-on component.	09-03-2009

Kerstin Krueger, Tutzing DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110165156	ANTIBODIES AGAINST HUMAN CSF-1R AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies against human CSF-1R (anti-CSF-1R antibody), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof.	07-07-2011

Klaus Krueger, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238234	METHOD FOR OPERATING A MELT-METALLURGIC FURNACE, AND FURNACE - The invention relates to a method for operating a melt-metallurgic furnace (	09-24-2009

Lars Krueger, Leverkusen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100047505	OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIA AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to optical storage layers and optical storage media having improved properties for the storage of information, data and images, containing an optical storage material produced from a mixture of at least one photoaddressable polymer and at least one additive, and the production and use thereof. In addition, the invention relates to optical security elements containing an optical storage material comprising at least one photoaddressable polymer and at least one additive.	02-25-2010
20110237717	Fine-particle, stable suspensions of functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrile rubbers - Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrite rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.	09-29-2011

Lars Krueger, Ulm DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129666	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL RECONSTRUCTION OF A SCENE - Passive methods for three-dimensional reconstruction of a scene by means of image data are generally based on the determination of spatial correspondences between a number of images of the scene recorded from various directions and distances. A method and a device are disclosed which provide a high reliability in the solution of the correspondence problem in conjunction with a low computational outlay. Image areas for determining the correspondences are determined within a plurality of images forming at least two image sequences. In preferred embodiments, a parameterized function h(u,v,t) is matched to each of the image areas in a space R(uvgt) defined by pixel position (u, v), image value g and time t. The parameters of the parameterized functions are used to form a similarity measure between the image areas.	05-21-2009
20090222134	CAMERA-BASED MONITORING OF MACHINES WITH MOBILE MACHINE ELEMENTS FOR COLLISION PREVENTION - In modern industrial robots which move at considerable speeds, collisions generally cause serious damage to the robots and the collision objects. This can lead to injuries and expensive production stoppages. In a method for collision-free interaction between a machine having mobile machine elements and objects in its vicinity, safety regions are established and monitored using the knowledge of the current position and the dynamic behavior. In particular, image data of the mobile machine element are recorded by means of an image acquisition system and are correlated with a database, which has been compiled in a training phase with image data of at least one mobile machine element. The database contains image data relating to a plurality of movement phases within the movement process of the machine. In the scope of correlating the currently recorded image data with this database, both the current position of the mobile machine element is ascertained and a future position, reachable within the stopping time, is estimated. The dynamic behavior of the machine in the event of collision risk is optimized on the basis of this estimation.	09-03-2009
20090237499	METHOD FOR OBSERVATION OF A PERSON IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT - Manufacturing processes profit greatly from a close collaboration between human and machine. Whereas a human behaves flexibly and adaptively but is inclined to make mistakes during repetitive work operations, machines operate quickly and exactly but are static and not very flexible. In order to enable an improved hazard protection in the context of a safe human-machine interaction, a spatial- and time-dependent variable degree of hazard is allocated to monitored spatial areas as a function of the current position and the current movement state of a machine or a machine element, as well as of the observed person. For this purpose, a multicamera system is used to acquire image data of the person in order to obtain the most detailed information possible about the position and alignment of a person, in particular also with reference to the body parts thereof, in an industrial environment. These image data are then examined with regard to the imaging of a person so that whenever a person has been detected in the image data, an articulated virtual 3D model of the human body is matched to this person hypothesis. Subsequently, this virtual body model is continuously matched to the movement behavior of the person detected in the image data. A hazard potential is determined using knowledge of the position and the movement behavior of the virtual body model in space. The hazard potential thus determined is subjected to a threshold value comparison in order to act upon the movement control of the machine or the machine part in the event of this threshold value being exceeded.	09-24-2009
20100310154	METHOD FOR MATCHING AN OBJECT MODEL TO A THREE-DIMENSIONAL POINT CLOUD - The invention relates to a method for matching an object model to a three-dimensional point cloud, wherein the point cloud is generated from two images by means of a stereo method and a clustering method is applied to the point cloud in order to identify points belonging to respectively one cluster, wherein model matching is subsequently carried out, with at least one object model being superposed on at least one cluster and an optimum position of the object model with respect to the cluster being determined, and wherein a correction of false assignments of points is carried out by means of the matched object model. A classifier, trained by means of at least one exemplary object, is used to generate an attention map from at least one of the images. A number and/or a location probability of at least one object, which is similar to the exemplary object, is determined in the image using the attention map, and the attention map is taken into account in the clustering method and/or in the model matching.	12-09-2010

Marcus Krueger, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120039837	Hair-Treatment Compositions with Corneocyte Proteins or Polypeptides and Silicone(s) - Hair-treatment compositions with advantageous properties comprise 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one corneocyte protein or polypeptide, and 0.05 to 95% by weight of at least one silicone.	02-16-2012

Marcus Krueger, Ellerhoop DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110033407	Hair Treatment Means With Cloudberry Extract - Extract of cloudberries (	02-10-2011

Martin Krueger, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099219	ALKYNYLPYRIMIDINES AND SALTS THEREOF, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME, METHODS OF PREPARING SAME AND USES OF SAME - The invention relates to alkynylpyrimidines according to the general formula (I):	04-16-2009
20110124680	NOVEL ANTHRANILAMIDE PYRIDINUREAS AS VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF) RECEPTOR KINASE INHIBITORS - The invention relates to novel anthranilamide pyridinureas as VEGF receptor kinase inhibitors, their production and use as pharmaceutical agents for preventing or treating diseases that are triggered by persistent angiogenesis.	05-26-2011

Martin Krueger, Munich DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070505	Method For Exchanging Information Between Devices Connected Via A Communication Link - A method for exchanging information between a first device and a second device connected via a communication link, the communication link supporting a query command and at least a further command, where each command includes a specific command code is described. The method comprises transmitting a query command code and data from the first device via the communication link, the data identifying a specific command, receiving the query command code and the data at the second device, transmitting reply data from the second device via the communication link, the reply data including at least a first segment and a second segment, and receiving the reply data at the first device, wherein the first segment includes information whether the specific command is supported, wherein, if the specific command is not supported, the second segment includes information identifying an alternative command to the specific command.	03-12-2009

Michael Krueger, Ingelheim Am Rhein DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090101145	Medicaments Magazine, and a Device and Method for Opening it; Multi-Dose Powder Inhaler - The invention relates to a medicament magazine with a plurality of doses of medicament, wherein the magazine is formed from a single foil strip in which pouches (	04-23-2009
20090250057	Medicaments magazine for an inhaler, and a multi-dose powder inhaler - The invention is a medicament magazine having at least one medicament chamber for use in a powder inhaler, wherein the magazine is formed from two foil strips applied to one another and the at least one medicament chamber is formed between the foil strips. The medicament chambers have an internal structure (	10-08-2009
20110203586	Powder Inhalers - The invention relates to a powder inhaler for administering moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical formulations.	08-25-2011
20110311630	Novel embedment particles for inhalation - The invention relates to the preparation of inhalable powders which exhibit a delayed release of active substance and processes for preparing them as well as medicaments that can be produced using these inhalable powders.	12-22-2011

Michael Krueger, Ingelheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114220	Medicament dispensing device, medicament magazine therefor and method of removing a medicament from a medicament chamber - The invention relates to a medicament dispensing device, particularly a multi-dose powder inhaler, a medicament magazine thereof, and a method of removing a medicament from the medicament magazine as depicted in exemplary FIG.	05-07-2009
20090173345	Medicine Dispensation Device - The invention concerns a medicine dispensation device, in particular a multi-dose powder inhalator, for the dispensing of individual doses of medicine as depicted in exemplary FIG.	07-09-2009
20090235929	POWDER INHALERS - The invention relates to a powder inhaler for administering moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical formulations.	09-24-2009
20110061652	BLISTER FOR INHALERS - The invention relates to a blister for charging an inhaler with a pharmaceutical preparation, characterised in that the blister is at least partially manufactured from a dehydrating plastics material. The invention also relates to blisters according to the invention which are filled with a pharmaceutical preparation.	03-17-2011

Michael Krueger, Reutlingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100201292	ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT HAVING AN ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE - An electrostatic drive having at least three intermediate frames, each two adjacent intermediate frames being connected to one another via at least one intermediate spring whose longitudinal directions lie on a first axis of rotation, and intermediate electrode fingers being situated on frame girders oriented parallel to the first axis of rotation of the intermediate frames, and having an outer frame that surrounds the intermediate frames and that is connected to the outermost intermediate frame via at least one outer spring whose longitudinal direction lies on a second axis of rotation that is oriented non-parallel to the first axis of rotation, and outer electrode fingers being situated on frame girders oriented parallel to the second axis of rotation of the outer frame and of the outermost intermediate frame of the at least three intermediate frames. In addition, a micromechanical component having this electrostatic drive, a method for operating such a micromechanical component, and methods for manufacturing the electrostatic drive and the micromechanical component are described.	08-12-2010
20110147862	MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT HAVING AN INCLINED STRUCTURE AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD - In a micromechanical component having an inclined structure and a corresponding manufacturing method, the component includes a substrate having a surface; a first anchor, which is provided on the surface of the substrate and which extends away from the substrate; and at least one cantilever, which is provided on a lateral surface of the anchor, and which points at an inclination away from the anchor.	06-23-2011
20110254404	ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE, MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE AND A MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT - An electrostatic drive is described having an inner frame, at least one intermediate frame, which encloses the inner frame, and an outer frame, which encloses the inner frame and the at least one intermediate frame, each two adjacent frames of the inner, intermediate, and outer frames being connected to one another via at least one spring element, the spring elements, via which each two adjacent frames of the inner, intermediate, and outer frames are connected to one another, being situated in such a way that the longitudinal directions of the spring elements lie on a common longitudinal spring axis, and electrode fingers being situated on frame bars, which are oriented parallel to the longitudinal spring axis, of the inner frame, the at least one intermediate frame, and the outer frame. A manufacturing method for an electrostatic drive, a micromechanical component, and a manufacturing method for a micromechanical component, are also described.	10-20-2011

Moritz Krueger, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080278677	Spectacle Frame Comprising a Joint for Bending the Spectacle Bows - An eyeglass frame with a hinge for angling the eyeglass temples, for which, in the middle of the hinge surface, the hinge has excess material, which, depending on the position of the excess material, leads to a bending of the hinge or holds the hinge in one plane.	11-13-2008

Nadine Krueger, Solingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110071031	COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR ISOLATING AND ANALYZING NUCLEIC ACIDS USING AN ANION EXCHANGE MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates to methods for isolating, amplifying, and/or analyzing nucleic acids in the presence of an anion exchange material by performing the isolation, amplification and/or analysis step in the presence of at least one anionic compound.	03-24-2011

Norbert Krueger, Essen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260186	Hinge arrangement for a tailgate of a motor vehicle - The invention relates to a hinge arrangement, in particular for a tailgate of a motor vehicle, having a first hinge part, in particular firmly connected to the body, which is knuckle-jointed with a second hinge part, and having an energy accumulator, the force application points of which are positioned in relation to both hinge parts in such a way that the force released upon its discharge supports the rotation of the two hinge parts around the hinge axis from a first rotation position, which corresponds in particular to a closed position of the tailgate, to a second rotation position, which corresponds in particular to the open position of the tailgate. To obtain useful improvements, a transposition device is proposed for transposing at least one force application point in one of the two rotation positions, so that after a transposition onto the hinge parts a force acts in the opposite rotation direction.	10-22-2009

Olaf Krueger, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080286963	Method for Producing Through-Contacts in Semi-Conductor Wafers - The invention relates to a method for producing vertical through-contacts (micro-vias) in semi-conductor wafers in order to produce semi-conductor components, i.e. contacts on the front side of the wafer through the semi-conductor wafer to the rear side of the wafer. The invention also relates to a method which comprises the following steps: blind holes on the contact connection points are laser drilled from the rear side of the wafer into the semi-conductor substrate, the wafer is cleaned, the semi-conductor substrate is plasma etched in a material selected manner until the active layer stack of the wafer is reached, the active layer stack of the wafer is plasma etched in a material selective manner until the contacts, which are to be connected to the rear side of the wafer, are reached, a plating base is applied to the rear side of the wafer and into the blind holes and gold is applied by electrodeposition onto the metallizied rear side of the wafer and the blind holes.	11-20-2008

Peter Krueger, Lauf DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110064779	PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS BASED ON FINE AND THIN SUBSTRATES - Pearlescent pigments including a largely transparent platelet-shaped substrate having a density ρ	03-17-2011

Ralf Krueger, Butzbach/griedel DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090195867	INVERTED MICROSCOPE - An inverted microscope for the high-contrast imaging of objects includes multiple objectives configured to be disposable in an imaging beam path. Each objective has a respective objective pupil associated therewith. A lens system is also provided for generating respective intermediate images of the respective objective pupils. A modulator disposing device, which includes a plurality of modulators, is configured to dispose the modulators at predetermined respective locations on an optical axis corresponding to the locations of the respective intermediate images of the respective objective pupils so as to contrast an object image.	08-06-2009

Ralf Krueger, Butzbach Griedel DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110317260	Autofocusing Device for Microscopes and Suitable Autofocus Aperture Stops - The present invention relates to an autofocus aperture stop (	12-29-2011

Stefan Krueger, Schwerte DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038700	PLUMBING FIXTURE - A plumbing fixture is provided that comprises substantially a housing, which has connections for a cold and hot water supply and an outlet for mixed water, and a water conduit module, which has a preformed hollow section and at least one inlet for cold, hot, or mixed water. The housing can be connected as a single piece and the water conduit module sealingly with the housing.	02-12-2009

Stefan Krueger, Schwalbach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100069302	SPECIFIC THERAPY AND MEDICAMENT USING INTEGRIN LIGANDS FOR TREATING CANCER - The invention relates to a combination therapy for the treatment of tumors and tumor metastases comprising administration of integrin ligands, preferably integrin antagonists, together with co-therapeutic agents or therapy forms that have synergistic efficacy when administered consecutively with said ligands, such as chemotherapeutic agents and or radiation therapy. The therapy results in a synergistic potential increase of the inhibition effect of each individual therapeutic on tumor cell proliferation, yielding more effective treatment than found by administering an individual component alone, concurrently or not in the dosage regime of the present invention.	03-18-2010
20100190957	SPECIFIC THERAPY AND MEDICAMENT USING INTEGRIN LIGANDS FOR TREATING CANCER - The invention relates to a combination therapy for the treatment of tumors and tumor metastases comprising administration of integrin ligands, preferably integrin antagonists, together with co-therapeutic agents or therapy forms that have synergistic efficacy when administered consecutively with said ligands, such as chemotherapeutic agents and or radiation therapy. The therapy results in a synergistic potential increase of the inhibition effect of each individual therapeutic on tumor cell proliferation, yielding more effective treatment than found by administering an individual component alone, concurrently or not in the dosage regime of the present invention.	07-29-2010

Steffen Krueger, Triebischtal/ot Robschuetz DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239156	Apparatus and Method for the Removal of Pellicles from Masks - An apparatus and a method for the removal of pellicles from masks which can be used for photolithographic purposes. The pellicles are removed from masks in a universal manner without them being further contaminated or damaged. In an apparatus, at least one grip is present for the manipulation of masks provided with pellicles which has at least two fixing elements which engage at the edge of a mask with exerted pressure force. There are moreover present in this connection at least one detector for the contactless determination of the position of mounts formed at the radially outer edge of pellicles, and a heating device for the heating of an adhesive with which pellicles are fastened to a mask with material continuity, and a removal apparatus of the pellicles from a mask having a mask fixing unit and a pellicle removal unit.	09-24-2009

Thomas Krueger, Kisslegg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087021	NOVEL PREPARATION PROCESS - A process for preparing compounds of the formula (I)	04-14-2011
20110124859	PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF BETAMIMETICS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing betamimetics of formula 1,	05-26-2011

Thomas Krueger, Muenster DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090317629	MULTICOAT PAINT SYSTEMS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THEM, AND THEIR USE IN AUTOMAKING - The present disclosure provides multicoat systems exhibiting ultraviolet (UV) stability after ultraviolet exposure and moisture exposure. The systems comprise at least one primer (G), at least one pigmented coating (P) disposed on a surface of the primer, and at least one ultraviolet (UV) absorber which has an absorption maximum of at least 370 nm. The pigmented coating (P) may be comprised of two or more coatings (P1), (P2) to (Pn). The multicoat systems may also comprise a transparent coating material (T) to form a transparent coating (K). The present multicoat systems demonstrate ultraviolet stability, reduced delamination of the pigmented coat from the primer and are available in a variety of shades for use in the finishing, refinishing and coating of component parts.	12-24-2009

Thomas Krueger, Buchholz DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080196525	Stop Device For a Spindle Drive - A stop device is provided for a spindle drive which consists of a threaded spindle and a spindle nut with a stop. The stop device includes a limit stop and also a faceplate arranged between the stop of the spindle nut and the limit stop. The limit stop and the stop of the spindle nut are offset in relation to one another and are able to act upon the faceplate such that a bending moment can be applied to the faceplate when the threaded spindle and spindle nut of the spindle drive are in a limit stop position relative to one another.	08-21-2008

Thomas Krueger, Westerroenfeld DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080303281	ROTATIONAL SPEED DETERMINATION - The invention relates to a method for the operation of a wind power plant (	12-11-2008
20100283247	CONTROL DEVICE FOR WIND POWER SYSTEMS HAVING POWER FAILURE DETECTION - A wind energy installation control device includes a wind rotor, a generator driven by the wind rotor, a torque control unit configured to control a torque of the generator, and a control system. The control system includes a detector configured to identify a grid dip and an end of the grid dip, a residual torque transmitter configured to provide a preset value for a torque of the generator after identification of the grid dip, and an initializer configured to initialize a component of the torque control unit at the preset value. Accordingly, upon return of grid power after a grid dip, the vibration behaviour of a wind power system can be significantly improved. Overload of a drive train upon return of grid voltage can thus be reduced.	11-11-2010
20110037262	WIND ENERGY INSTALLATION WITH VARIABLE ROTATION SPEED CHARACTERISTIC - A wind energy installation including a wind rotor, a doubly-fed asynchronous generator driven by the wind rotor, a converter, and a controller configured to determine an operating torque for an operating rotation-speed, the operating torque not exceeding a maximum torque. The installation also includes a frequency-adaptive torque limiter having a classifier—for an overfrequency or underfrequency, a torque shifter configured to reduce the maximum torque in the event of frequency discrepancies, and an inhibitor configured to block the torque shift at an underfrequency. The installation further includes a frequency-dependent rotation-speed limiter configured to interact with the classifier such that a lower limit rotation-speed is increased only at an overfrequency and an upper limit rotation-speed is reduced only at an underfrequency. Accordingly, the operating torque can be adapted with respect to the permissible limit values rather than over the entire operating range, thus minimizing yield losses when frequency discrepancies occur.	02-17-2011

Uwe Krueger, Haar DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110307336	Method for Updating Software Components - A method is provided for updating at least one software component of a motor vehicle. The method operates such that the updating of the software component to be updated is offered to the driver by a service facility outside the vehicle before updating is executed. The updating can be enabled solely by the driver of the motor vehicle in response to the offer. The transmission of vehicle configuration information and identification data to the service facility takes place repeatedly in a time controlled and/or event controlled manner without the involvement and/or notification of the driver.	12-15-2011

Uwe Krueger, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138448	CATEGORY-BASED NAME SCHEMES IN PARSING FRAMEWORKS - According to some embodiments, categories and an associated category graph may be determined for a parsing framework. Moreover, a type for the parsing framework may be defined, wherein at least one category is automatically created and inserted into the category graph for an implementation element of the defined type. Namespaces may be automatically defined for the categories based at least in part on inheritance relationships associated with the categories in the category graph.	06-03-2010
20100153917	SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION CONTROL WHEREIN CONTAINERS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL STORAGE OF SOFTWARE APPLICATION VERSIONS IN A SOFTWARE PRODUCTION LANDSCAPE - According to some embodiments, a source version of a software product may be established in connection with a software production landscape. A first container, representing a first uniquely addressable physical location in the software production landscape, may then be associated with the source version. An executable derivative version of the software product may be built from the source version, and a second container, representing a second uniquely addressable physical location in the software production landscape, may be associated with the executable derivative version. Software configuration information may then be automatically provided to a user based at least in part on a relationship between the first and second containers at a given point in time.	06-17-2010
20100153919	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING SOFTWARE STANDS IN A SOFTWARE PRODUCTION LANDSCAPE - According to some embodiments, a first container, representing a first uniquely addressable physical location in a software production landscape, may be associated with a first series of stand snippets related to a software product. Similarly, a second container, representing a second uniquely addressable physical location in the software production landscape, may be associated with a second series of stand snippets related to the software product. Information about a sequence of stand snippets may then be automatically provided to a user, wherein the sequence may include stand snippets from both the first and second containers.	06-17-2010

Volker Krueger, Celle DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080247273	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SELF-POWERED COMMUNICATION AND SENSOR NETWORK - A system for communicating between a first location and a second location comprises a jointed tubular string having a first section and a second section connected at a connection joint, with the tubular string having a fluid in an internal passage thereof. A first acoustic transducer is mounted in the internal passage of the first section proximate the connection joint, and a second acoustic transducer is mounted in the internal passage of the second section proximate the connection joint. A signal transmitted from the first location to the second location is transmitted across the connection joint as an acoustic signal in the fluid from the first acoustic transducer to the second acoustic transducer.	10-09-2008
20090115623	Bidirectional Telemetry Apparatus And Methods For Wellbore Operations - A system and method for communicating data between a downhole tool and a surface controller is provided that comprises a rotating drill string extending in a borehole and having a downhole telemetry module disposed proximate a bottom end thereof and transmitting a first signal across a telemetry channel. A surface telemetry module is disposed proximate a top end of the rotating drill string and is adapted to receive the first signal transmitted by the downhole telemetry module across the transmission channel. The surface telemetry module has a radio frequency transmitter disposed therein for transmitting a second signal related to the first signal. A stationary communication module has a radio frequency receiver adapted to receive the second signal.	05-07-2009
20090173150	Early Kick Detection in an Oil and Gas Well - A stepped reflector on the outside of a bottomhole assembly produces two reflections in response to excitation of a transducer. The velocity of the fluid in the borehole is estimated using the two reflections. Alternatively, a change in the gas content of the borehole fluid is estimated from changes in the electrical impedance of a transducer in contact with the borehole fluid.	07-09-2009
20090195408	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-SPEED TELEMETRY WHILE DRILLING - A seismic and/or acoustic while drilling configuration includes a high speed telemetry arrangement; at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy sensor in communication with the high speed telemetry arrangement; at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy source capable of producing at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy signal receivable by the at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy sensor and methods.	08-06-2009
20100108393	DOWNHOLE MUD MOTOR AND METHOD OF IMPROVING DURABILTY THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a downhole mud motor. The mud motor includes, a stator, a rotor in operable communication with the stator, a polymer in operable communication with the stator and the rotor, and a plurality of carbon nanotubes embedded in the polymer.	05-06-2010
20100271031	Standoff-Independent Resistivity Sensor System - A contact subassembly on a downhole carrier is moved by torsion rod, rotation of which moves the contact assembly to the proximity of the borehole wall. Rotation of the torsion rod may be accomplished by a hydraulically powered piston-lever arrangement. The rotation of the torsion bar may be used to estimate the borehole size. The contact assembly may be provided with resistivity sensors, acoustic sensor for making VSP measurements while drilling, and a port for sampling a formation fluid.	10-28-2010
20110139507	Method and Apparatus for Borehole Positioning - A method of drilling boreholes is provided. The method, according to one embodiment, may include drilling a borehole, transmitting a signal into the earth formation, receiving signals at least three spaced sensors responsive to the transmitted signals and estimating a path of the borehole using the signals received by the at least three sensors. In another aspect, the method may include drilling a borehole, transmitting signals into the earth formation from at least three spaced transmitters, receiving signals at least one sensor responsive to the transmitted signals and estimating a path of the borehole using the signals received by the at least one sensor.	06-16-2011
20110147086	DOWNHOLE TOOLS WITH ELECTRO-MECHANICAL AND ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC DRIVES - An apparatus to be conveyed into a wellbore is provided, wherein the apparatus includes a housing configured to be conveyed downhole and a drive member located in the housing. The apparatus further includes a drive unit configured to actuate movement of the drive member by selectively coupling to the drive member, wherein the coupling of the device to the drive member is controlled by applying an energy to a selected material in the device.	06-23-2011
20110203848	Reverse Circulation Apparatus and Methods of Using Same - In one aspect, an apparatus for drilling a wellbore into an earth formation is disclosed, which apparatus, according to one embodiment, may include a drill string configured to be conveyed into a wellbore, wherein an annulus is formed between the drill string and a wellbore wall, a first flow device configured to circulate a first fluid from an annulus to a bore of the drill string, and a second flow device positioned downhole of the first flow device, the second flow device configured to circulate a second fluid from the bore of the drill string to the annulus.	08-25-2011
20120032560	Apparatus and Method for Downhole Energy Conversion - An apparatus for generating electrical energy in downhole tool is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, such apparatus includes a tubular configured to flow a fluid within the tubular and an energy conversion device at a selected location inside the tubular, wherein the energy conversion device comprises an active material configured to convert received pressure pulses in the fluid into electrical energy.	02-09-2012

Wolfgang Krueger, Trochtelfingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110214467	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF HELICAL SPRINGS BY SPRING WINDING - A method of producing helical springs by spring winding with a numerically controlled spring winding machine includes feeding a wire, controlled by an NC control program, through a feed device to a forming device of the spring winding machine, forming a helical spring from the wire with the forming device, measuring an actual geometry of the helical spring to obtain actual spring data, comparing the actual spring data with nominal spring data to determine discrepancy data which represents a discrepancy between an actual geometry and a predetermined nominal geometry of the helical spring for at least one spring geometry parameter, analyzing the discrepancy data and producing correction data when discrepancies are outside selected predetermined tolerance limits, varying an actuating movement of at least a portion of the forming device on the basis of the correction data for producing a next helical spring, selecting a spring section, determining a correction value for an actuating movement of a portion of the forming device, which correction value influences a spring geometry parameter in the selected spring section, and correcting the NC control program based on the correction value.	09-08-2011
20110218667	FORMING MACHINE FOR PRODUCING FORMED PARTS - A forming machine for producing formed parts by forming wire, tube or other elongated workpieces has a plurality of driven machine axes, a drive system having a plurality of electrical drives for driving the machine axes, a control device for the coordinated control of operating movements of the machine axes in a production process according to an operating program specific to the production process, and a speed setting device for setting the operating speed of the forming machine for the production process. An operator information system is used to determine and output at least one item of operator information which makes it possible for the operator to control the operating speed with respect to at least one control criterion which represents the energy consumption required for production.	09-08-2011

Wolfgang Krueger, Reichertshausen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216316	Method for Producing Hollow Blades - A method for producing hollow blade blades, in particular for gas turbines such as aircraft jet engines is provided. At least three elements (	09-11-2008