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).
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Publication number: 20250389558Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 25, 2025Applicant: Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbHInventors: Daniel Kohler, Franz Pfeiffer, Markus Vi Hung Thai, Max Dörfler
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Patent number: 11869131Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PRECISION POINT SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
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Publication number: 20220415016Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Precision Point Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
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Patent number: 11501521Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Precision Point Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
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Patent number: 11436822Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Precision Point Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel Kohler, Terence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
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Publication number: 20210365706Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Precision Point Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel Kohler, Terrence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
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Patent number: 11085714Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: HECKLER & KOCH GMBHInventors: Stefan Doll, Wilhelm Fischbach, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
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Publication number: 20210133482Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Precision Point Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel Kohler, Terrence Sauer, David Schroeder, Dennis Wanzie
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Patent number: 10830546Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: HECKLER & KOCH GMBHInventors: Uwe Fleiner, Stefan Doll, Daniel Kohler, Wilhelm Fischbach
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Patent number: 10638027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Franz Pfeiffer, David Lässle, Daniel Kohler, Stefan Heubusch
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Publication number: 20180259276Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Stefan Doll, Wilhelm Fischbach, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
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Publication number: 20180259278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Uwe Fleiner, Stefan Doll, Daniel Kohler, Wilhelm Fischbach
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Publication number: 20180198967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Franz Pfeiffer, David Lässle, Daniel Kohler, Stefan Heubusch
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Patent number: 9810493Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbHInventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
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Patent number: 9541340Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbHInventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
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Publication number: 20160258696Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
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Publication number: 20160069628Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler
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Patent number: 9052155Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: HECKLER & KOCH GMBHInventors: Norbert Fluhr, Johannes Bantle, Wolfgang Wittendorfer, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
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Publication number: 20140245649Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: HECKLER & KOCH GMBHInventors: Norbert Fluhr, Johannes Bantle, Wolfgang Wittendorfer, Daniel Kohler, Marc Roth
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Patent number: 8480329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbHInventors: Norbert Fluhr, Daniel Kohler