Patents by Inventor Andreas Schmitz
Andreas Schmitz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10239002Abstract: A filter material (2) for fluids, in particular hydraulic fluids, includes a filter medium (4) having at least one layer, and a supporting structure (6) partially made of a plastic material and resting flatly in some surface areas on at least one side of the filter medium (4). The filter medium (4) and the supporting structure (6) are connected to one another by laminating, covering and/or by a melting process.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: HYDAC FILTERTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch
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Publication number: 20170333877Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite oxide comprising ceria, praseodymia and alumina, wherein the cerium:praseodymium molar ratio of the composite oxide is 84:16 or less, as well as to a method of preparing the composite oxide and to its use, in particular in a method of treating an exhaust gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Sven TITLBACH, Stephan A. SCHUNK, Robert MUELLER, Andreas SUNDERMANN, Michael GOEBEL, Andrey KARPOV, Michel DEEBA, Xiaolai ZHENG, Robert GLAUM, Andreas SCHMITZ
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Patent number: 9547837Abstract: For migrating process instances, first input information describing changes between a first process template and a second process template is received. Second input information describing grouping of said changes is also received. A set of combinations of the first process template and the second process template is determined by applying the changes to the first process template in complete groups as defined by the second input information.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis Hohmann, Matthias Kloppmann, Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20170003401Abstract: A flexible x-ray detector and a method and system of using the same to acquire one or more x-ray images are disclosed. The flexible x-ray detector apparatus includes a curvature-fixing holder, which has a predetermined curvature. The curvature-fixing holder has a first end and a second end, which has a perimeter defining an internal slot or recess. The flexible detector is configured to be inserted into the recess of the curvature-fixing holder and follows the predetermined curvature of the recess. The flexible x-ray detector may further include a scintillator and a flexible substrate. A method of using a flexible x-ray detector apparatus as well as a system including one or more flexible x-ray detector apparatus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Konkle, John Sabol, Katelyn Nye, Andrea Schmitz, Aaron Couture, Kevin Kinsey
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Patent number: 9340132Abstract: A headrest for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, is proposed. The headrest includes a padded part facing the head of a seat occupant, a basic part and a comfort-adjustment device. When the headrest is in use, the padded part can be adjusted by the comfort-adjustment device relative to the basic part from a first position, in which it is further away from the head of the seat occupant, into a second position, closer to the head of the seat occupant. The comfort-adjustment device has two control elements which can be set in a locking position and in an unlocking position, the movement of the control elements being synchronized.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Henrik Völker
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Patent number: 9254794Abstract: A connection device (1), of a vehicle interior equipment part, has a receiving part (2) which receives, preferably reversibly, an end fitting (4). The end fitting (4) is provided on a structural part with a stop face (5). The stop face (5), in the connected state, bears against a bearing face (2.1) of the receiving part (2).Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20150343353Abstract: A filter material, in particular for hydraulic filters, comprises at least one filter layer (18, 20, 22, 24), each individual filter fold (12) thereof being composed of a pair of filter bid halves (13), consists of a first structure (32) having warp threads (34) and weft threads (36), and of at least one further second structure (20, 22) with a predeterminable filtering characteristic, and is characterized in that the structures are designed such and are operatively connected to one another such that at least one channel guide (40) is formed in the filter layer (15, 20, 22, 24) in particular as a result of the arrangement and geometry of the warp threads (34) and well threads (36) of the first structure (32), said channel guide allowing an undisturbed flow through the respective filter fold half (13) over substantially the entire fold height.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Matthias SCHWENDER, Andreas SCHMITZ, Stefan JOCHUM, Edwin KOCH
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Patent number: 9174682Abstract: An engine hood and a method of making a hood for a tractor or similar vehicle, the hood being of generally inverted U-shaped configuration with an upper top portion and downwardly extending side portions. The hood is hinged adjacent one end for upward pivoting between a closed position in which an associated engine is covered and an open position which provides access to the engine. The hood has an outer skin and inner reinforcing members secured to the inside of the outer skin to form two beam-like structures which extend away from the hinge towards the other end of the hood to stiffen the hood against twisting.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Gerd Thilo
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Publication number: 20150278741Abstract: For migrating process instances, first input information describing changes between a first process template and a second process template is received. Second input information describing grouping of said changes is also received. A set of combinations of the first process template and the second process template is determined by applying the changes to the first process template in complete groups as defined by the second input information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Dennis Hohmann, Matthias Kloppmann, Andreas Schmitz
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Patent number: 9108128Abstract: A filter has a filter medium (10) during operation clears fluid, particularly in the form of hydraulic fluid. The filter medium (10) is made of a material such that the potential difference to the fluid to be cleaned is low. The parts of the filter medium (10) have different potentials with respect to each other and/or the fluid to be cleaned such that they cancel each other at least partially, specific dissipation is aspired, or a return of electric charge to the associated filter medium (10) is provided, using a charge equalization situation.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Claudia Brocker
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Patent number: 9086817Abstract: For migrating process instances, first input information describing changes between a first process template and a second process template is received. Second input information describing grouping of said changes is also received. A set of combinations of the first process template and the second process template is determined by applying the changes to the first process template in complete groups as defined by the second input information.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis Hohmann, Matthias Kloppmann, Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20150104248Abstract: A connection device (1), of a vehicle interior equipment part, has a receiving part (2) which receives, preferably reversibly, an end fitting (4). The end fitting (4) is provided on a structural part with a stop face (5). The stop face (5), in the connected state, bears against a bearing face (2.1) of the receiving part (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Patent number: 8979202Abstract: The present invention relates to a crash-active headrest of a motor vehicle seat having a head part at least partially displaceable in the direction of the head of a seat occupant for comfort and/or safety purposes, and that can be locked in said position by means of a form-fit and/or frictional connection means, said headrest comprising means for transitioning the form-fit and/or frictional connection means from a locked into an unlocked position, characterized thereby.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20140291235Abstract: A support structure (16) for a filter element, comprising at least one surface part (10), in which one or more fluid passage openings (12a-12e) with predetermined opening cross-sections are formed, is characterized in that the opening cross-section of at least one fluid passage opening (12a-12e) is at least partially elliptical-shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Matthias Schwender, Edwin Koch, Stefan Jochum
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Publication number: 20140238928Abstract: 1. Filter material (1) and filter clement (29) with filter material (1). 2. The invention relates to a filter material (1), in particular for hydraulic filters, such as oil filters, consisting of at least one individual layer (5) of a composite of glass fibres (7) with carbon fibres (9). The invention timber relates to a filter element with a corresponding filter material (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz, Stefan Jochum
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Publication number: 20140183120Abstract: A filter has a filter medium (10) during operation clears fluid, particularly in the form of hydraulic fluid. The filter medium (10) is made of a material such that the potential difference to the fluid to be cleaned is low. The parts of the filter medium (10) have different potentials with respect to each other and/or the fluid to be cleaned such that they cancel each other at least partially, specific dissipation is aspired, or a return of electric charge to the associated filter medium (10) is provided, using a charge equalization situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Edwin KOCH, Matthias` SCHWENDER, Claudia BROCKER
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Publication number: 20140135623Abstract: An imaging assembly is provided including a paddle assembly, an X-ray detection unit, an ultrasound module, and a control module. The paddle assembly includes first and second plates that are articulable with respect to each other and configured to receive and compress an object to be imaged. The X-ray detection unit is mounted proximate to at least one of the first and second plates. The ultrasound module is configured to acquire ultrasound information of the object to be imaged and includes an ultrasound transducer articulably mounted to at least one of the first and second plates. The control module is configured to position the ultrasound transducer to scan a region of interest identified using X-ray information received from the X-ray detection unit, while not scanning at least a portion of the object outside of the region of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joseph John Manak, Kai Thomenius, Robert Wodnicki, Scott Zelakiewicz, Ying Fan, Andrea Schmitz, Weston Blaine Griffin
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Patent number: 8709249Abstract: A filter has a filter medium (10) during operation clears fluid, particularly in the form of hydraulic fluid. The filter medium (10) is made of a material such that the potential difference to the fluid to be cleaned is low. The parts of the filter medium (10) have different potentials with respect to each other and/or the fluid to be cleaned such that they cancel each other at least partially, specific dissipation is aspired, or a return of electric charge to the associated filter medium (10) is provided, using a charge equalization situation.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Claudia Brocker
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Publication number: 20140070569Abstract: An engine hood (10) for a tractor (1) or similar vehicle, the hood being of generally inverted U-shaped configuration with an upper top portion and downwardly extending side portions. The hood is hinged adjacent one end for upward pivoting between a closed position in which the associated engine is covered and an open position which provides access to the engine. The hood has an outer skin (100) and inner reinforcing members secured to the inside of the outer skin to form two beam- like structures (140, 141) which extend away from the hinge towards the other end of the hood to stiffen the hood against twisting. Inner reinforcing members extend between the beam-like structures to further stiffen the hood and the outer skin at the other end of the hood houses lighting units and has an inner reinforcing member extending between the beam-like structures which also supports the lighting units. The invention also provides a method of assembling such a hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Gerd Thilo
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Publication number: 20140039811Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of producing a data base which includes a plurality of correlation laws, in particular correlation factors, for determining lost energy, which during a stoppage or throttling of a first wind power installation cannot be converted thereby into electrical energy, from the recorded power of at least one reference wind power installation operated in throttled or unthrottled mode, comprising the steps of simultaneously detecting instantaneous power of the first wind power installation and at least one reference wind power installation in the throttled or unthrottled mode, determining a respective correlation law, in particular correlation factor, describing a relationship between the power of the first wind power installation and the power of the at least one reference wind power installation, and storing the at least one correlation law or correlation factor in dependence on at least one boundary condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: WOBBEN PROPERTIES GMBHInventors: Werner Hinrich Bohlen, Nuno Braga, Andreas Schmitz