Patents by Inventor Dirk Schmieding

Dirk Schmieding 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).

  • Patent number: 9477921
    Abstract: A disadvantage of the prior art consists in the fact that the RFID transponders attached to plug-in connectors have a range that is insufficient for many applications. The present disclosure provides a design for a plug-in connector housing with an RFID transponder integrated therein, which allows a range that is greater than the one possible in the prior art. This object is achieved as a result of the fact that the antenna of the RFID transponder includes a slot, so that the antenna is a slot antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: HARTING ELECTRIC GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Lutz Troeger, Dirk Schmieding
  • Publication number: 20150199603
    Abstract: A disadvantage of the prior art consists in the fact that the RFID transponders attached to plug-in connectors have a range that is insufficient for many applications. The present disclosure provides a design for a plug-in connector housing with an RFID transponder integrated therein, which allows a range that is greater than the one possible in the prior art. This object is achieved as a result of the fact that the antenna of the RFID transponder includes a slot, so that the antenna is a slot antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: HARTING ELECTRIC GNBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Lutz Troeger, Dirk Schmieding
  • Patent number: 7637287
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-buckling device (1) which is made of an elastic material and comprises several ribs (2) that extend in the longitudinal direction thereof, the space between two ribs (2) forming a groove (3). The anti-buckling device (1) is inserted into a thin-walled duct. The anti-buckling device (1) prevents the duct from buckling and thus from being occluded in a bend when said duct is bent. A fluid is able to circulate within the duct and bypass the bend in the grooves (3) of the anti-buckling device (1). The envelope of the cross section of the anti-buckling device is essentially lenticular as a duct having a round cross section also becomes lenticular in a bend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: LSS Life Support Systems AG
    Inventors: Andreas Reinhard, Wendelin Egli, Dirk Schmieding
  • Patent number: 7322842
    Abstract: For a modular plug connector in which different, replaceable modules can be inserted in a hinged retaining frame of two halves, it is proposed to insert modules in the form of sealed enclosures. At least one module is provided with electronic, optoelectronic or pneumatic components for controlling signal functions or generating signal variation for further control tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Harting Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jakob Dück, Martin Kleine, Andreas Nass, Dirk Schmieding
  • Patent number: 7249977
    Abstract: A plug connector comprises a housing including an accommodation chamber, and a support plate which is arranged in the accommodation chamber and divides the latter in first and second sections. A first type of contact is arranged in the first section and a second type of contact is arranged in the second section. The second type of contact is a USB coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Harting Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Dirk Schmieding, Christa Wellmann
  • Publication number: 20070022508
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting pilots and other crew members of high-performance aircrafts, especially people wearing pressure suits (1) according to the hydrostatic principle with veins (6) filled with liquid. Said device consists of a tension pocket (2) located in the region of the back and a pressure pocket (3) located in the abdominal region, airtight bladders (4) being inserted into both pockets. Said bladders (4) contain woven spacer elements (5) defining a minimum air volume in the bladders (4). In the event of falling ambient pressure, the pressure pocket (3) first expands and supports the breathing of the person wearing the device by means of pressure on the viscera, when pressure respiration appliances are used. If the ambient pressure falls further, the tension pocket (2) inflates and increases the peripheral tension in the pressure suit (1). In this way, for example, a decompression syndrome can be counteracted in the event of a sudden pressure drop in the cabin at high altitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Wendelin Egli, Andreas Reinhard, Reinhard Wulf, Dirk Schmieding
  • Publication number: 20060151039
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-buckling device (1) which is made of an elastic material and comprises several ribs (2) that extend in the longitudinal direction thereof, the space between two ribs (2) forming a groove (3). The anti-buckling device (1) is inserted into a thin-walled duct. The anti-buckling device (1) prevents the duct from buckling and thus from being occluded in a bend when said duct is bent. A fluid is able to circulate within the duct and bypass the bend in the grooves (3) of the anti-buckling device (1). The envelope of the cross section of the anti-buckling device is essentially lenticular as a duct having a round cross section also becomes lenticular in a bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Andreas Reinhard, Wendelin Egli, Dirk Schmieding
  • Publication number: 20040033725
    Abstract: A plug connector comprises a housing including an accommodation chamber, and a support plate which is arranged in the accommodation chamber and divides the latter in first and second sections. A first type of contact is arranged in the first section and a second type of contact is arranged in the second section. The second type of contact is a USB coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Dirk Schmieding, Christa Wellmann
  • Publication number: 20030194914
    Abstract: For the electrical connection of an at least partially distributed-configuration installation or machine control, it is proposed to insert, in a modular-construction plug-in connector in which different, replaceable modules can be inserted in a hinged retaining frame of two halves, at least one module, in the form of a sealed enclosure, in which are provided appropriate switching means which can generate a signal variation for further control tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jakob Duck, Martin Kleine, Andreas Nab, Dirk Schmieding