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).

  • Publication number: 20130234491
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Henrik Völker
  • Publication number: 20130180899
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20130146529
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch
  • Publication number: 20130140228
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Matthias Schwender, Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch
  • Patent number: 8366189
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20130021193
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Astrium GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Hermsen, Andreas Schmitz-Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20130007752
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: DENNIS HOHMANN, MATTHIAS KLOPPMANN, ANDREAS SCHMITZ
  • Patent number: 8327360
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Hohmann, Matthias Kloppmann, Andreas Schmitz
  • Patent number: 8191960
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20110241393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20110140486
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20110038440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicants: Astrium GmbH, IFEN GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Balbach, Jean-Jacques Floch, Andreas Schmitz-Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20110005990
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Claudia Brocker
  • Publication number: 20100244510
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20100187861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: AGCO GMBH
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20100148557
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7655342
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Robert Hahn, Stefan Wagner, Andreas Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7618730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Axel Heitzler, Christopher Hebling, Andreas Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7582329
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Schmitz, Christopher Hebling, Robert Hahn, Bruno Burger
  • Publication number: 20090125345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz