Patents by Inventor Helmut Schmitz

Helmut Schmitz 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: 10393273
    Abstract: An adjustment element for a divert-air valve. The adjustment element includes an actuation element which moves translatorily, and a control body which moves with the actuation element. The control body includes a first hollow body and a second hollow body. The first hollow body includes an outer surface which is circumferentially closed so as to define an interior, a first axial end, and an annular plate which extends radially inward from the first axial end. The second hollow body includes a radially outer annular plate which is sealingly fastened in an encircling manner axially to the annular plate of the first hollow body, and a radially inner region in which an outer surface extends in a direction of the actuation element in the interior of the first hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Schmitz, Martin Lenk, Oliver Paul, Daniel Mandjeralo
  • Patent number: 10041401
    Abstract: A divert-air valve for a compressor of an internal combustion engine includes a flow housing with an inlet, an outlet, and a duct arranged therein, an actuator housing, an electromagnetic actuator with an armature arranged in the actuator housing, a control body which is moved by the electromagnetic actuator so as to close off the duct, a housing interior in which the armature moves, openings arranged in the control body, a connector housing arranged to bear axially against the electromagnetic actuator and to at least partially delimit the housing interior, a first sealing ring arranged on the connector housing, and a second sealing ring which bears against the flow housing on an axially opposite side of the connector housing. The openings fluidically connect the housing interior to the duct. The first sealing ring bears against the electromagnetic actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Lenk, Daniel Mandjeralo, Oliver Paul, Helmut Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20170292615
    Abstract: An adjustment element for a divert-air valve. The adjustment element includes an actuation element which moves translatorily, and a control body which moves with the actuation element. The control body includes a first hollow body and a second hollow body. The first hollow body includes an outer surface which is circumferentially closed so as to define an interior, a first axial end, and an annular plate which extends radially inward from the first axial end. The second hollow body includes a radially outer annular plate which is sealingly fastened in an encircling manner axially to the annular plate of the first hollow body, and a radially inner region in which an outer surface extends in a direction of the actuation element in the interior of the first hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: HELMUT SCHMITZ, MARTIN LENK, OLIVER PAUL, DANIEL MANDJERALO
  • Publication number: 20170284285
    Abstract: A divert-air valve for a compressor of an internal combustion engine includes a flow housing with an inlet, an outlet, and a duct arranged therein, an actuator housing, an electromagnetic actuator with an armature arranged in the actuator housing, a control body which is moved by the electromagnetic actuator so as to close off the duct, a housing interior in which the armature moves, openings arranged in the control body, a connector housing arranged to bear axially against the electromagnetic actuator and to at least partially delimit the housing interior, a first sealing ring arranged on the connector housing, and a second sealing ring which bears against the flow housing on an axially opposite side of the connector housing. The openings fluidically connect the housing interior to the duct. The first sealing ring bears against the electromagnetic actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: MARTIN LENK, DANIEL MANDJERALO, OLIVER PAUL, HELMUT SCHMITZ
  • Publication number: 20020199206
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for transmitting audio and/or video data to receiving means, comprising means for determining the type of the receiving means; means for compressing the audio and/or video data with a compression algorithm corresponding to the determined type of the receiving means; and means for transmitting the compressed audio and/or video data to the receiving means. The invention further provides a method for transmitting audio and/or video data, comprising the steps of determining the generic type of a receiving means; compressing the audio and/or video data with a compression algorithm corresponding to the determined type of the receiving means; and transmitting the compressed audio and/or video data to the receiving means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Helmut Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20020156647
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for purchasing and payment of audio and/or video data provided on a provider's platform in a computer network, preferably the Internet comprising the steps of taking a customer's order for audio and/or video data files; providing a download of ordered audio and/or video data files for the customer; and debiting a mobile telephone account of the customer. In a preferred embodiment of the method of tho invention the customer's order is given via mobile telephone, and transmitted from a wireless network which the mobile telephone is connected to, into a computer network, preferably into the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Empire Interactive Europe Limited
    Inventor: Helmut Schmitz