Patents by Inventor Daniel Kohler

Daniel Kohler 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: 20250389558
    Abstract: A method for producing a sensor module including at least a sensor head, a metal cover, a connector module and a connector element. The method includes providing the connector element and the metal cover; applying the connector element to the metal cover, the connector element having, at least in a partial region on a side facing the metal cover, a meltable material and the metal cover having, at least in a partial region, on the side facing the connector element, an area to which the meltable material of the connector element is applied; heating the metal cover on a side facing away from the connector element, the meltable material melting as a result of the heating; creating a connection between the connector element and metal cover, at least in the area provided on the metal cover, by the meltable material; and fastening the sensor head to the metal cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Applicant: Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Franz Pfeiffer, Markus Vi Hung Thai, Max Dörfler
  • Patent number: 11869131
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an absolute position of an object in an area is presented. The system includes a server having a processor, and a plurality of camera nodes coupled to the server. Each node includes a camera that acquires images of the object and area. The server receives image data from a camera, detects the object within an approximate location by image analysis techniques, and determines a relative position of the object in pixel coordinates. The processor then detects stationary markers proximate to the relative location of the object, determines an absolute position of the detected markers relative to known markers to define an absolute position of the marker, and determines an absolute location of the object in relation to the absolute location of the detected marker. This absolute position of the object is provided to an official to accurately locate the object in the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: PRECISION POINT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
  • Publication number: 20220415016
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an absolute position of an object in an area is presented. The system includes a server having a processor, and a plurality of camera nodes coupled to the server. Each node includes a camera that acquires images of the object and area. The server receives image data from a camera, detects the object within an approximate location by image analysis techniques, and determines a relative position of the object in pixel coordinates. The processor then detects stationary markers proximate to the relative location of the object, determines an absolute position of the detected markers relative to known markers to define an absolute position of the marker, and determines an absolute location of the object in relation to the absolute location of the detected marker. This absolute position of the object is provided to an official to accurately locate the object in the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Precision Point Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
  • Patent number: 11501521
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an absolute position of an object in an area is presented. The system includes a server having a processor, and a plurality of camera nodes coupled to the server. Each node includes a camera that acquires images of the object and area. The server receives image data from a camera, detects the object within an approximate location by image analysis techniques, and determines a relative position of the object in pixel coordinates. The processor then detects stationary markers proximate to the relative location of the object, determines an absolute position of the detected markers relative to known markers to define an absolute position of the marker, and determines an absolute location of the object in relation to the absolute location of the detected marker. This absolute position of the object is provided to an official to accurately locate the object in the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Precision Point Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
  • Patent number: 11436822
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an absolute position of an object in an area is presented. The system includes a server having a processor, and a plurality of camera nodes coupled to the server. Each node includes a camera that acquires images of the object and area. The server receives image data from a camera, detects the object within an approximate location by image analysis techniques, and determines a relative position of the object in pixel coordinates. The processor then detects stationary markers proximate to the relative location of the object, determines an absolute position of the detected markers relative to known markers to define an absolute position of the marker, and determines an absolute location of the object in relation to the absolute location of the detected marker. This absolute position of the object is provided to an official to accurately locate the object in the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Precision Point Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
  • Publication number: 20210365706
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an absolute position of an object in an area is presented. The system includes a server having a processor, and a plurality of camera nodes coupled to the server. Each node includes a camera that acquires images of the object and area. The server receives image data from a camera, detects the object within an approximate location by image analysis techniques, and determines a relative position of the object in pixel coordinates. The processor then detects stationary markers proximate to the relative location of the object, determines an absolute position of the detected markers relative to known markers to define an absolute position of the marker, and determines an absolute location of the object in relation to the absolute location of the detected marker. This absolute position of the object is provided to an official to accurately locate the object in the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Precision Point Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Terrence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
  • Patent number: 11085714
    Abstract: Example apparatus and method are disclosed for a unitary firearm housing for an automatic firearm, comprising a barrel receptacle configured as an internal component of the unitary firearm housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: HECKLER & KOCH GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Doll, Wilhelm Fischbach, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
  • Publication number: 20210133482
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an absolute position of an object in an area is presented. The system includes a server having a processor, and a plurality of camera nodes coupled to the server. Each node includes a camera that acquires images of the object and area. The server receives image data from a camera, detects the object within an approximate location by image analysis techniques, and determines a relative position of the object in pixel coordinates. The processor then detects stationary markers proximate to the relative location of the object, determines an absolute position of the detected markers relative to known markers to define an absolute position of the marker, and determines an absolute location of the object in relation to the absolute location of the detected marker. This absolute position of the object is provided to an official to accurately locate the object in the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Precision Point Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Kohler, Terrence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
  • Patent number: 10830546
    Abstract: Example apparatus are disclosed for a gas feed for an automatic firearm, the gas feed comprising a mounting portion to fasten the gas feed on a firearm barrel, the gas feed comprising a gas cylinder connectable to a barrel bore inside the firearm barrel via a gas channel, a gas piston disposed inside the gas cylinder to drive a gas operated reloading mechanism, wherein the gas piston is displaceable in a longitudinal direction with respect to the firearm, and a closure element that can be detachably coupled to an end of the gas cylinder adjacent a stock of the firearm, wherein the closure element comprises a passage through which a gas piston can be disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: HECKLER & KOCH GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Fleiner, Stefan Doll, Daniel Kohler, Wilhelm Fischbach
  • Patent number: 10638027
    Abstract: A connection device for a coaxial cable which allows a comprehensive shielding by continuing the outer conductor through the entire housing of the connection device and onwards through the entire camera module. The outer conductor of an interface for the connection of a coaxial cable is electrically coupled with an electrically conductive housing, wherein the housing allows an electrical shielding of the inner components of a camera module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Pfeiffer, David Lässle, Daniel Kohler, Stefan Heubusch
  • Publication number: 20180259276
    Abstract: Example apparatus and method are disclosed for a unitary firearm housing for an automatic firearm, comprising a barrel receptacle configured as an internal component of the unitary firearm housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan Doll, Wilhelm Fischbach, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
  • Publication number: 20180259278
    Abstract: Example apparatus are disclosed for a gas feed for an automatic firearm, the gas feed comprising a mounting portion to fasten the gas feed on a firearm barrel, the gas feed comprising a gas cylinder connectable to a barrel bore inside the firearm barrel via a gas channel, a gas piston disposed inside the gas cylinder to drive a gas operated reloading mechanism, wherein the gas piston is displaceable in a longitudinal direction with respect to the firearm, and a closure element that can be detachably coupled to an end of the gas cylinder adjacent a stock of the firearm, wherein the closure element comprises a passage through which a gas piston can be disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Uwe Fleiner, Stefan Doll, Daniel Kohler, Wilhelm Fischbach
  • Publication number: 20180198967
    Abstract: A connection device for a coaxial cable which allows a comprehensive shielding by continuing the outer conductor through the entire housing of the connection device and onwards through the entire camera module. The outer conductor of an interface for the connection of a coaxial cable is electrically coupled with an electrically conductive housing, wherein the housing allows an electrical shielding of the inner components of a camera module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Pfeiffer, David Lässle, Daniel Kohler, Stefan Heubusch
  • Patent number: 9810493
    Abstract: Magazine release apparatus and firearms including such magazine release apparatus are disclosed. An example bolt release for use with a firearm includes a first handle to protrude from a first side of the firearm and a second handle to protrude from a second side of the firearm. The first and second handles are integral. The first and second handles are to enable the bolt release to be operable from the first and second sides of the firearm. The bolt release includes a pivot axis adjacent the first side or the second side. The pivot axis is to enable the bolt release to be pivoted between a release position and a retained position. The bolt release to be biased toward the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
  • Patent number: 9541340
    Abstract: Magazine release apparatus and firearms including such magazine release apparatus are disclosed. An example magazine release apparatus for use with a firearm includes a magazine retaining arm including a longitudinal slot, a first handle to protrude from a first side of the firearm and a second handle to protrude from a second side of the firearm. The second handle includes a rocker arm having a feature to be supported on a receiver of the firearm. The first and second handles are actuatable to move the magazine release apparatus between a magazine retaining position and a magazine releasing position. In the magazine retaining position, the second handle is at least partially supported by the longitudinal slot and the feature extends toward the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
  • Publication number: 20160258696
    Abstract: Magazine release apparatus and firearms including such magazine release apparatus are disclosed. An example bolt release for use with a firearm includes a first handle to protrude from a first side of the firearm and a second handle to protrude from a second side of the firearm. The first and second handles are integral. The first and second handles are to enable the bolt release to be operable from the first and second sides of the firearm. The bolt release includes a pivot axis adjacent the first side or the second side. The pivot axis is to enable the bolt release to be pivoted between a release position and a retained position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
  • Publication number: 20160069628
    Abstract: Magazine release apparatus and firearms including such magazine release apparatus are disclosed. An example magazine release apparatus for use with a firearm includes a magazine retaining arm including a longitudinal slot, a first handle to protrude from a first side of the firearm and a second handle to protrude from a second side of the firearm. The second handle includes a rocker arm having a feature to be supported on a receiver of the firearm. The first and second handles are actuatable to move the magazine release apparatus between a magazine retaining position and a magazine releasing position. In the magazine retaining position, the second handle is at least partially supported by the longitudinal slot and the feature extends toward the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
  • Patent number: 9052155
    Abstract: A firearm includes a cocking lever, a shoulder-stock receptacle and a shoulder support having a shoulder stock configured to be joined by a connector to the shoulder-stock receptacle. A shoulder-stock adjuster is configured to adjust a position of the shoulder stock relative to the shoulder-stock receptacle along an adjustment axis. A cheek rest is mounted via a bearing on the shoulder stock so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the adjustment axis. A stop is disposed on the shoulder-stock receptacle so as to limit a movement path of the cheek rest towards a front of the firearm. At a position of the cheek rest defined by the stop of the shoulder-stock receptacle, the cocking lever does not collide with the cheek rest, even in a completely retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: HECKLER & KOCH GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Johannes Bantle, Wolfgang Wittendorfer, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
  • Publication number: 20140245649
    Abstract: A firearm includes a cocking lever, a shoulder-stock receptacle and a shoulder support having a shoulder stock configured to be joined by a connector to the shoulder-stock receptacle. A shoulder-stock adjuster is configured to adjust a position of the shoulder stock relative to the shoulder-stock receptacle along an adjustment axis. A cheek rest is mounted via a bearing on the shoulder stock so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the adjustment axis. A stop is disposed on the shoulder-stock receptacle so as to limit a movement path of the cheek rest towards a front of the firearm. At a position of the cheek rest defined by the stop of the shoulder-stock receptacle, the cocking lever does not collide with the cheek rest, even in a completely retracted state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: HECKLER & KOCH GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Johannes Bantle, Wolfgang Wittendorfer, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
  • Patent number: 8480329
    Abstract: Coupling pins for connecting weapon components are described. An example fastener to couple weapon components includes an elongated body defining a first aperture. The first aperture being defined along a longitudinal axis of the elongated body. Tension member and a biasing element being positioned within the first aperture. The elongated body defining a second aperture. The second aperture being defined through a portion of the elongated body to enable a tension element, positioned at least partially within the second aperture, to be urged from the elongated by via an interaction with the tension member. The fastener is insertable into aligned apertures of respective first and second weapon components. The tension element being urged from the elongated body to interact with the second weapon component to urge the second weapon component into further engagement with the first weapon component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler