Patents by Inventor Michael Reinhold Schulte

Michael Reinhold Schulte 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).

  • DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR BASED ON OBJECTIVE SURFACE DATA
    Publication number: 20170148102
    Abstract: A scanning system captures a digital surface representation of an automotive vehicle that can be used to objectively assess hail damage and estimate repair costs. The system may also be used to administer downstream repair functions such as securing approvals from entities participating in the damage assessment and repair process and evaluating the adequacy of any physical repairs that have been performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: René Franke, Christian Röckers, Michael Reinhold Schulte, Michael Brian Morrison, James Powell Hastings
  • DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR BASED ON OBJECTIVE SURFACE DATA
    Publication number: 20170148101
    Abstract: A scanning system captures a digital surface representation of an article that can be used to estimate repair costs and administer downstream repair functions such as securing necessary approvals for repair or reimbursement and ensuring that the repairs are adequately completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: René Franke, Christian Röckers, Michael Reinhold Schulte, Michael Brian Morrison, James Powell Hastings
  • VEHICLE DAMAGE REPORT
    Publication number: 20170147991
    Abstract: A vehicle damage report is constructed from a scan of vehicle surfaces. Objective information derived from the surface scan is augmented with other information from other sources, such as vehicle identification information or repair cost estimates that can be used to facilitate and administer a multi-party downstream repair process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: René Franke, Christian Röckers, Michael Reinhold Schulte, Michael Brian Morrison, James Powell Hastings
  • VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS USING OBJECTIVE VEHICLE DATA
    Publication number: 20170147990
    Abstract: A digital surface representation of a vehicle serves as an objective basis for identifying impaired physical conditions such as hail damage or other surface defects. This objective information can be integrated with other information and used as a reliable benchmark for vehicle value or condition in vehicle transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: René Franke, Christian Röckers, Michael Reinhold Schulte, Michael Brian Morrison, James Powell Hastings