Patents by Inventor Heike Schmidt

Heike Schmidt 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: 20230250215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane-reactive systems for producing pultrudates containing reinforcing fibers, and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Reithmeier, Andreas Hoffmann, Harald Rasselnberg, Heike Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11447595
    Abstract: Pultrudate based on polyurethane and carbon fibers and the production and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: COVESTRO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Dirk Wegener, Harald Rasselnberg, Andreas Hoffmann, Heike Schmidt, Renate Dellhofen
  • Publication number: 20200062887
    Abstract: Pultrudate based on polyurethane and carbon fibers and the production and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Dirk Wegener, Harald Rasselnberg, Andreas Hoffmann, Heike Schmidt, Renate Dellhofen
  • Patent number: 10249142
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic gaming machine and method for a game of play is provided for use in a gaming establishment, or on a general purpose computing device for offering games with multiple outcomes. The outcome of game play is displayed as a symbol array on a display device. The size of the symbol array may be varied dynamically (expanded or contracted) from one game play to another by adding or removing at least one symbol position once a trigger event has been detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Novomatic AG
    Inventors: Heike Schmidt, Daniel Huppert
  • Publication number: 20180025585
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic gaming machine and method for a game of play is provided for use in a gaming establishment, or on a general purpose computing device for offering games with multiple outcomes. The outcome of game play is displayed as a symbol array on a display device. The size of the symbol array may be varied dynamically (expanded or contracted) from one game play to another by adding or removing at least one symbol position once a trigger event has been detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Heike Schmidt, Daniel Huppert
  • Patent number: 9805557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic gaming machine and method for a game of play for use in a gaming establishment, or on a general purpose computing device for offering games with multiple outcomes. The outcome of game play is displayed as a symbol matrix on a display device. The symbol matrix has a predetermined number of rows and columns, wherein symbols are randomly arranged in the symbol matrix. In response to detecting a trigger event, a range for matrix expansion is randomly defined or selected from a number of possible ranges for matrix expansion. An expanded symbol matrix is created and displayed, wherein the range for matrix expansion is indicated in the expanded symbol matrix. Then an active symbol area is determined for at least one consecutive game play, which usually is larger than the symbol matrix and which may be changed dynamically for each game play the feature is triggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Novomatic AG
    Inventors: Heike Schmidt, Daniel Huppert
  • Publication number: 20170193756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic gaming machine and method for a game of play for use in a gaming establishment, or on a general purpose computing device for offering games with multiple outcomes. The outcome of game play is displayed as a symbol matrix on a display device. The symbol matrix has a predetermined number of rows and columns, wherein symbols are randomly arranged in the symbol matrix. In response to detecting a trigger event, a range for matrix expansion is randomly defined or selected from a number of possible ranges for matrix expansion. An expanded symbol matrix is created and displayed, wherein the range for matrix expansion is indicated in the expanded symbol matrix. Then an active symbol area is determined for at least one consecutive game play, which usually is larger than the symbol matrix and which may be changed dynamically for each game play the feature is triggered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Novomatic AG
    Inventors: Heike Schmidt, Daniel Huppert
  • Publication number: 20160130385
    Abstract: The invention relates to polyol formulations containing fillers, to polyurethanes produced therefrom, to components having said polyurethanes containing fillers, and to a method for producing the components, in particular using spray technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang BRENNECKE, Joachim KUERSCHNER, Klaus PLEISS, Heike SCHMIDT, Yusuf KOEKTAS, Bernd ROTHE
  • Patent number: 8789152
    Abstract: A method and technique for managing authentication procedures for a user having access to several applications within a computing environment includes registering at an authentication manager different applications to which a user shall be given an authentication access by defining at the authentication manager a specific address identification allowing addressing the application specific authentication rules, logging the user to the authentication manager, the user requesting access to an application accessible by the authentication manager, and using the application specific address identification stored at the authentication manager to retrieve the application specific authentication rules for authenticating the user to the requested application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gnech, Rainer Himmelsbach, Oliver Petrik, Heike Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20110155222
    Abstract: The solar module according to the invention consists of a transparent adhesive layer (1), in which the solar cells (3) that are interconnected by cell connectors (2) are embedded. A transparent, UV stable, thin front layer (4), composed for example of a thin pane of glass, is located above said adhesive layer. The supporting sandwich element (5), consisting of a nucleic layer (6) and glass fibre layers (7) bonded by means of polyurethane is located on the rear face. Fastening elements (8) and an electric socket (9) are integrated into the supporting sandwich element. A barrier film (10), which prevents the entry of water and oxygen, adjoins the sandwich element. The solar module has peripheral edge protection (11) consisting of elastomeric polyurethane, which prevents the lateral penetration of water, dirt and oxygen. The invention also relates to a method for producing the solar module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Hubert Ehbing, Gunther Stollwerck, Dirk Wegener, Jens Krause, Elke Springer, Heike Schmidt, Frank Schauseil
  • Publication number: 20110145915
    Abstract: A method and technique for managing authentication procedures for a user having access to several applications within a computing environment includes registering at an authentication manager different applications to which a user shall be given an authentication access by defining at the authentication manager a specific address identification allowing addressing the application specific authentication rules, logging the user to the authentication manager, the user requesting access to an application accessible by the authentication manager, and using the application specific address identification stored at the authentication manager to retrieve the application specific authentication rules for authenticating the user to the requested application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gnech, Rainer Himmelsbach, Oliver Petrik, Heike Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100059240
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for screwing in and tightening a screw connection (1) to a predetermined tightened level (2), especially a predetermined torque level (2) or a predetermined pretension level, with the aid of a hand-held screwing tool (3) comprising a regulated drive unit (4) and/or control functionality, particularly an electric nut runner (3). A tightening phase (B-C-D), during which the screw head rests against the supporting surface (6) of the screw connection (1), starts following a screwing phase (A). In order to improve said method, the speed (N) of the screwing tool (3) is increased to an output speed (7) for the tightening phase (B-C-D) within an acceleration time (8) in the tightening phase (B-C-D) and is lowered within a delay time (9) prior to or until reaching the predetermined tightened level (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Heike Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6199558
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for the styling and/or drying of hair, including an exothermic material that is enclosed by a gas-permeable film. Applied to the outer surface of the film at least in certain areas thereof is a water-absorbent fabric, which comes into direct contact with the hair when the device is used. The device finds application preferably as a self-contained, regenerable hair roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Braun Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heike Schmidt, Georg Möthrath, Peter Herber
  • Patent number: 5857470
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for the styling and/or drying of hair, including an exothermic material that is enclosed by a gas-permeable film. Applied to the outer surface of the film at least in certain areas thereof is a water-absorbent fabric, which comes into direct contact with the hair when the device is used. The device finds application preferably as a self-contained, regenerable hair roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Braum Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heike Schmidt, Georg Mothrath, Peter Herber