Patents by Inventor Andre Schmidt

Andre 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: 20260149176
    Abstract: A multiband array antenna for operation in multiple frequency bands. The multiband array antenna comprises a plurality of radiators for emitting electromagnetic waves in the multiple frequency bands. The multiband array antenna further comprises a distribution network coupled to the plurality of radiators for providing an electrical signal to the plurality of radiators. The multiband array antenna further comprises a phase shifter coupled to the plurality of radiators for changing a phase of the electrical signal provided to one or more of the plurality of radiators. The phase shifter is configured to operate in the multiple frequency bands. One or both of the distribution network and the phase shifter are configured to adjust an antenna tilt of the multiband array antenna differently for different frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Manfred Stolle, Andre Schmidt, Jörg Langenberg, Jens Nita
  • Publication number: 20260093037
    Abstract: Described herein are systems including a structured light projector, a semiconductor detector, and a processor. Also described herein is a non-transitory computer readable medium storing executable instructions. The systems and non-transitory computer readable medium are configured to output a signal including information related to the classification of an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Friedrich SCHICK, Peter SCHILLEN, Patrick SCHINDLER, Andre SCHMIDT, Michael EBERSPACH, Christian LENNARTZ, Robert SEND, Lars DIESSELBERG, Heiko HENGEN, Ingmar BRUDER, Jakob UNGER, Christian BONSIGNORE
  • Publication number: 20260054290
    Abstract: A device for controlling an ultrasonic transducer, includes: a transformer including a first primary-side terminal and a second primary-side terminal, and two secondary-side terminals, to which an ultrasonic transducer can be connected; a first low-side switch arranged between a first node and the first primary-side terminal of the transformer, and a second low-side switch is arranged between the first circuit node, and the second primary-side terminal of the transformer; a first high-side switch arranged between a second node and a first primary-side terminal of the transformer, and a second high-side switch arranged between the second node and a second primary-side terminal of the transformer; and a switch control unit for alternating switching the high-side switches and the low-side switches. An energy source with two terminals can be connected directly or indirectly to the first node and the second node. The switch control unit switches between first and second control phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: ELMOS Semiconductor SE
    Inventors: Dennis Kreiß, Andre Schmidt, Stefanie Heppekausen, Egbert Spiegel
  • Patent number: 12461238
    Abstract: Described herein are systems including a structured light projector, a semiconductor detector, and a processor. Also described herein is a non-transitory computer readable medium storing executable instructions. The systems and non-transitory computer readable medium are configured to output a signal including information related to the classification of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBH
    Inventors: Friedrich Schick, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Andre Schmidt, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Lars Diesselberg, Heiko Hengen, Ingmar Bruder, Jakob Unger, Christian Bonsignore
  • Publication number: 20250334695
    Abstract: Described herein are systems including a structured light projector, a semiconductor detector, and a processor. Also described herein is a non-transitory computer readable medium storing executable instructions. The systems and non-transitory computer readable medium are configured to output a signal including information related to the classification of an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Friedrich SCHICK, Peter SCHILLEN, Patrick SCHINDLER, Andre SCHMIDT, Michael EBERSPACH, Christian LENNARTZ, Robert SEND, Lars DIESSELBERG, Heiko HENGEN, Ingmar BRUDER, Jakob UNGER, Christian BONSIGNORE
  • Patent number: 12397590
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire having a tread, a tire carcass, tire sidewalls, and two bead regions with a bead protective strip. The tire carcass is formed from a first carcass inlay and a second carcass inlay. The second carcass inlay is arranged radially inwardly of the first carcass inlay, and extends from a crown region (17) of the two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire and terminates at a second carcass inlay end under the bead protective strip. The two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire provides improved puncture protection whilst maintaining good rolling resistance. This is achieved in that the first carcass inlay is guided with a first carcass inlay turn-up over the particular tire sidewall as far as under the tread to a first carcass inlay end, and terminates there at the first carcass inlay end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Lengemann, Andre Schmidt, Jan-Niklas Voss
  • Patent number: 12332352
    Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property m by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image and evaluation of a material feature ?2m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBH
    Inventors: Friedrich Schick, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Andre Schmidt, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Lars Diesselberg, Heiko Hengen, Ingmar Bruder, Jakob Unger, Christian Bonsignore
  • Patent number: 12319021
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing compacts and an arrangement for manufacturing compacts, in which the disadvantages of the state of the art are overcome and an efficient method and at the same time a simple construction and a simple implementation are achieved. This involves a method for manufacturing compacts, wherein after feeding the feedstock, pre-pressing into a pre-agglomerate using at least one pre-pressing punch or at least one stuffing screw and subsequently main pressing of the pre-agglomerate into a compact in at least one pressing die using at least one main pressing punch and subsequently ejection of the compact from the at least one pressing die are performed, pre-pressing, main pressing and ejection being performed in a mutually parallel working direction. This also involves an arrangement for manufacturing compacts, wherein at least one pressing die is provided in die tool receptacle with a feed for feedstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: TU Bergakademie Freiberg
    Inventors: Andre Schmidt, Franz Fehse, Hans-Werner Schröder, Felix Stöhr, Gerd Kohlhase, Thomas Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12298394
    Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property m by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image and evaluation of a material feature ?2m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBH
    Inventors: Friedrich Schick, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Andre Schmidt, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Lars Diesselberg, Heiko Hengen, Ingmar Bruder, Jakob Unger, Christian Bonsignore
  • Publication number: 20240410688
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a projector for illuminating at least one object with at least one illumination pattern. The illumination pattern includes a plurality of illumination features, where the illumination pattern further includes at least one marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin REIN, Peter FEJES, Christian BONSIGNORE, Andre SCHMIDT, Jan David Alexander KOLOCZEK
  • Publication number: 20240377533
    Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property m by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image and evaluation of a material feature ??2m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Friedrich SCHICK, Peter SCHILLEN, Patrick SCHINDLER, Andre SCHMIDT, Michael EBERSPACH, Christian LENNARTZ, Robert SEND, Lars DIESSELBERG, Heiko HENGEN, Ingmar BRUDER, Jakob UNGER, Christian BONSIGNORE
  • Publication number: 20240241255
    Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property m by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image and evaluation of a material feature ?2m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Friedrich SCHICK, Peter SCHILLEN, Patrick SCHINDLER, Andre SCHMIDT, Michael EBERSPACH, Christian LENNARTZ, Robert SEND, Lars DIESSELBERG, Heiko HENGEN, Ingmar BRUDER, Jakob UNGER, Christian BONSIGNORE
  • Publication number: 20240208269
    Abstract: A two-wheeler pneumatic tire, in which damage protection and puncture protection are improved while providing good rolling resistance and good tightness; the two-wheeler pneumatic tire in the bead regions has a protective layer which is disposed axially outside the carcass and which has strength members embedded in rubber material; wherein the tire carcass is formed from a first carcass ply and a second carcass ply disposed radially within in a vertex, and wherein the second carcass ply ends with a second carcass ply turn-up in a second carcass ply end in the bead region; the purpose of damage protection and puncture protection is achieved in that the first carcass ply is guided from the respective bead region in a first carcass ply turn-up over the respective tire sidewall to below the tread and at the latter ends in each case in a first carcass ply end; and that in each of the two axial halves the protective layer is guided from the bead region over the respective tire sidewall to below the tread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Lengemann, Andre Schmidt, Jan-Niklas Voß, Artur Zipf, Jan Martin Eder
  • Publication number: 20240116316
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire having a tread, a tire carcass, tire sidewalls, and two bead regions with a bead protective strip. The tire carcass is formed from a first carcass inlay and a second carcass inlay. The second carcass inlay is arranged radially inwardly of the first carcass inlay, and extends from a crown region (17) of the two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire and terminates at a second carcass inlay end under the bead protective strip. The two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire provides improved puncture protection whilst maintaining good rolling resistance. This is achieved in that the first carcass inlay is guided with a first carcass inlay turn-up over the particular tire sidewall as far as under the tread to a first carcass inlay end, and terminates there at the first carcass inlay end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Lengemann, Andre Schmidt, Jan-Niklas Voss
  • Patent number: 11947013
    Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBH
    Inventors: Friedrich Schick, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Andre Schmidt, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Lars Diesselberg, Heiko Hengen, Ingmar Bruder, Jakob Unger, Christian Bonsignore
  • Publication number: 20230350040
    Abstract: An ultrasonic measuring device includes an ultrasonic transducer without voltage converter having two transducer terminals to which an alternately reversible control voltage can be applied for emitting an ultrasonic burst signal in a control phase and to which an evaluation voltage is applied in a reception phase. The ultrasonic transducer decays in a decay phase between the control phase and the reception phase. A control unit generates the control voltage. The control unit comprises a full bridge circuit with two half bridge circuits, each comprising two semiconductor driving switches, which are connected to the two terminals of the ultrasonic transducer. An evaluation unit is provided with two input terminals, each of which is connected to the terminals of the ultrasonic transducer via a connection line. Voltage limiting elements in the two terminal lines limit the voltage applied to the input terminals of the amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: ELMOS Semiconductor SE
    Inventors: Andre Schmidt, Dennis Kreiß, Guido Schlautmann, Stefanie Heppekausen
  • Patent number: 11384699
    Abstract: A method of operating a gaseous fuel internal combustion engine comprises performing at least one measurement relating to the combustion of a mixture of gaseous fuel and air in a combustion chamber of an associated cylinder in a combustion cycle. At least one combustion parameter, for example, a start of combustion, is determined based on the at least one measurement. When the combustion parameter differs from a desired combustion parameter, an ignition device associated with the cylinder is controlled based on the comparison in order to control the combustion in the current combustion cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eike Joachim Sixel, Daniel Wester, Marius Wolfgramm, Robert Graumüller, Andre Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20220157044
    Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Friedrich Schick, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Andre Schmidt, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Lars Diesselberg, Heiko Hengen, Ingmar Bruder, Jakob Unger, Christian Bonsignore
  • Patent number: 11131265
    Abstract: An engine control system comprises a balancing arrangement together with a knock mitigation controller configured to implement a knock mitigation procedure wherein an offset input value (VI) is applied to the balancing algorithm. The offset input value (VI) may cause the balancing algorithm to adjust the control output (O1) for the respective one of the combustion chambers to progressively vary the fuel supply or ignition timing for the affected cylinder to mitigate the knock condition. Alternatively, the controller may generate an offset output value (VO) to more rapidly vary the fuel supply or ignition timing, with the offset input value (VI) being selected for example to compensate for the resulting change in the control input (I1) from the cylinder to the balancing algorithm, or to provide additional, more gradual adjustment to further mitigate the knock condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Motoren GbmH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eike Sixel, Scott Fiveland, Aradhita Chakrabarty, Daniel Wester, Hannes Marscheider, Andre Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20210252819
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing compacts and an arrangement for manufacturing compacts, in which the disadvantages of the state of the art are overcome and an efficient method and at the same time a simple construction and a simple implementation are achieved. This involves a method for manufacturing compacts, wherein after feeding the feedstock, pre-pressing into a pre-agglomerate using at least one pre-pressing punch or at least one stuffing screw and subsequently main pressing of the pre-agglomerate into a compact in at least one pressing die using at least one main pressing punch and subsequently ejection of the compact from the at least one pressing die are performed, pre-pressing, main pressing and ejection being performed in a mutually parallel working direction. This also involves an arrangement for manufacturing compacts, wherein at least one pressing die is provided in die tool receptacle with a feed for feedstock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Andre Schmidt, Franz Fehse, Hans-Werner Schröder, Felix Stöhr, Gerd Kohlhase, Thomas Schmidt