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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Publication number: 20130234491Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Henrik Völker
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Publication number: 20130180899Abstract: A filtering element for filtering devices, comprising a filtering material (5) which defines a filtering space and is intended for the filtration of fluids, and at least one water indicator (13, 19, 23) which is provided at a location coming into contact with fluid during the filtration mode and indicates the presence of water in the fluid in a visually recognizable manner, is characterized in that the at least one water indicator (13, 19, 23) is provided on an end cap (7, 9) for mounting at one end of the filtering material (5), and/or is at least partially part of the end cap (7, 9), and/or is provided on a fluid-permeable supporting structure (21) surrounding the filtering material (5), and/or is at least partially part of the supporting structure (21).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20130146529Abstract: The invention relates to a filter material for fluids, in particular hydraulic fluids, comprising a single- or multi-layered filter medium (6) and a supporting structure which rests flatly on the at least one side thereof and consists of at least one individual fabric (10, 12) made of warp threads (28) and weft threads (32). Said filter material is characterized in that at least one set of warp threads (28) and/or weft threads (32) overlaps three or more adjacent warp threads (28) and/or weft threads (32) while forming a long-float weave.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch
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Publication number: 20130140228Abstract: The invention relates to a filter material (2) for fluids, in particular hydraulic fluids, comprising a filter medium (4) having at least one layer, and a supporting structure (6) which is partially made of a plastic material and rests flatly in some surface areas on at least one side of the filter medium (4). Said filter material is characterized in that the filter medium (4) and the supporting structure (6) are connected to one another by laminating, covering and/or by a melting process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventors: Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch
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Patent number: 8366189Abstract: A coupling/uncoupling device is disclosed for joining and disjoining first and second segments of a transmission and/or connection means. An end fitting of the device is arranged on the first segment. The end fitting creates a snap connection with a receiver part arranged on the second segment. The device may be adapted for use in vehicles, such as for a vehicle seat, a tailgate, an engine cover, a storage compartment, a battery pole connection, or for securing transported or loaded items.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20130021193Abstract: A signal transponder for frequency conversion of signals from unknown signal sources is provided. The transponder includes an input for receiving a signal from an unknown signal source, an input filter for filtering the received signal, an input signal amplifier for amplifying the received signal, a mixer for converting the frequency of the amplified and filtered received signal to a predetermined frequency, a local oscillator for generating a clock signal supplied to the mixer for frequency conversion, an output filter for filtering the frequency converted signal, an output signal amplifier for amplifying the frequency converted signal, and an output for transmitting the filtered and amplified frequency converted signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Astrium GmbHInventors: Markus Hermsen, Andreas Schmitz-Peiffer
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Publication number: 20130007752Abstract: 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: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: DENNIS HOHMANN, MATTHIAS KLOPPMANN, ANDREAS SCHMITZ
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Patent number: 8327360Abstract: 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: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dennis Hohmann, Matthias Kloppmann, Andreas Schmitz
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Patent number: 8191960Abstract: A vehicle body part (60) has a perforated grid portion (61) secured in an aperture in a non-perforated portion (601,602), an edge portion of the grid portion defining part of the edge of the body part. A support member (8) extends along the edge portion of the grid portion (60) and supported from the non-perforated portion (601,602), and a seal (9) for contact with an adjacent body part extends around at least said part of the edge of the body part. The seal has a cross-section which includes a first lobe (9c) which covers the edge portion of the grid (61) to protect a vehicle operator from injury by this edge portion and improving styling. The seal cross-section also has a second lobe (9d) which extends between the grid (61) and the support member (8) to prevent vibration of the grid and damage of the paint finish of these components. The seal cross-section also includes a U-shaped channel portion (9a) which encloses the edge of the support member (8).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: AGCO GmbHInventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20110241393Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20110140486Abstract: A coupling/uncoupling device is disclosed for joining and disjoining first and second segments of a transmission and/or connection means. An end fitting of the device is arranged on the first segment. The end fitting creates a snap connection with a receiver part arranged on the second segment. The device may be adapted for use in vehicles, such as for a vehicle seat, a tailgate, an engine cover, a storage compartment, a battery pole connection, or for securing transported or loaded items.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20110038440Abstract: A process for receiving a GMSK-modulated signal which, for simultaneously transmitting two services, has an in-phase signal with a pseudo-random code that differs from the quadrature signal. By means of a decomposition filter in a reference signal branch detects one service independently of the other during the correlating with the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicants: Astrium GmbH, IFEN GmbHInventors: Oliver Balbach, Jean-Jacques Floch, Andreas Schmitz-Peiffer
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Publication number: 20110005990Abstract: The invention relates to a filter, comprising a filter medium (10), which during operation is used to clean fluid, particularly in the form of hydraulic fluid, wherein the filter medium (10) is made of a material the potential difference to the fluid to be cleaned is low. The invention further relates to filter solutions, wherein 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, or wherein specific dissipation is aspired, or wherein a return of electric charge to the associated filter medium (10) is provided, using a charge equalization situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Claudia Brocker
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Publication number: 20100244510Abstract: A displaceable head restraint for a seat has a padded portion that is displaceable relative to a base part of the head restraint from a nominal position to a safety position using a driving mechanism and returnable to the nominal position using a restoring device. The restoring device includes a handle releasably connected to a receiver plate, and the receiver plate is positioned on a fixed portion of the base part. A cable having one end attached to the handle and an opposed end connected to a rotatable member is disposed between the padded portion and the base part. Application of a force on the handle that is opposed to a direction of displacement of the padded portion between the nominal position and the safety position rotates the rotatable member to return the padded portion to the nominal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20100187861Abstract: A vehicle body part (60) has a perforated grid portion (61) secured in an aperture in a non-perforated portion (601,602), an edge portion of the grid portion defining part of the edge of the body part. A support member (8) extends along the edge portion of the grid portion (60) and supported from the non-perforated portion (601,602), and a seal (9) for contact with an adjacent body part extends around at least said part of the edge of the body part. The seal has a cross-section which includes a first lobe (9c) which covers the edge portion of the grid (61) to protect a vehicle operator from injury by this edge portion and improving styling. The seal cross-section also has a second lobe (9d) which extends between the grid (61) and the support member (8) to prevent vibration of the grid and damage of the paint finish of these components. The seal cross-section also includes a U-shaped channel portion (9a) which encloses the edge of the support member (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: AGCO GMBHInventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Publication number: 20100148557Abstract: Disclosed is a motor vehicle seat comprising a first mounting part and a second mounting part. The first mounting part can be swiveled relative to the second mounting part about a swivel pin. The vehicle seat further comprises a gear unit which allows the first mounting part to be angularly adjusted relative to the second mounting part. The first mounting part is connected to a backrest of the vehicle seat while the second mounting part is connected to a seat part of the vehicle seat. The backrest of the vehicle seat extends vertically and substantially perpendicular to the seat part in a first position while being swiveled relative to the first position about the swivel pin in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
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Patent number: 7655342Abstract: The invention relates to a proton-conducting polymer membrane and to a method for the production thereof. Starting from a catalyst layer, which is homogeneously deposited on the polymer membrane (3), the catalyst layer is subdivided into a number of catalyst segments (1a, 1b) by microstructuring so that adjacent fuel cell units of a planar fuel cell arrangement can be realized in the smallest possible space.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.Inventors: Robert Hahn, Stefan Wagner, Andreas Schmitz
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Patent number: 7618730Abstract: This invention relates to a fuel cell system with a polyelectrolyte membrane fuel cell and a method by which the pressure inside the fuel cell can be regulated by means of the quantity of fuel introduced. This regulation is accomplished by means of pressure sensors which are controlled by means of an electronic control unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.Inventors: Axel Heitzler, Christopher Hebling, Andreas Schmitz
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Patent number: 7582329Abstract: A planar fuel cell system comprising at least two fuel cells which are electrically connected in series in a plane via horizontally overlapping connecting lugs and comprise an anode current collector on the anode side and comprise a cathode current collector on the cathode side is provided. The current collectors are electrically connected to the connecting lugs and a polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the current path is led around the polymer electrolyte membrane. The fuel cell system is designed with a printed circuit board technique and as a composite of a first, anode-side printed circuit board and a second, cathode-side printed circuit board, and the current collectors and connecting lugs are designed as strip conductors of these printed circuit boards. Methods of manufacturing the fuel cell system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Christopher Hebling, Robert Hahn, Bruno Burger
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Publication number: 20090125345Abstract: A method of deriving a business process from a set of paths including modeling a set of discrete paths within a set of activities, building a matrix including first through i columns, i being equal to a number of discrete paths within the set of identified discrete paths, and first through j rows, j being equal to or greater than a number of activities in the discrete path having the largest number of activities therein, each element of each row being either empty or representative of a common activity, searching for at least one discrete path within the matrix, and generating an implementation of the business process according to the presence of the at least one discrete path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Andreas Schmitz