Patents by Inventor Horst Schmidt

Horst 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).

  • Patent number: 9997425
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes stacked benzocyclobutene layers and a circuit geometry comprising conductive electric traces and interconnects on and/or extending through the BCB layers. A first said BCB layer formed and partially cured state. A top surface masked with photoresist, and after exposure, etched selectively form through vias at locations corresponding to conductive interconnects of the circuit geometry associated with said first BCB layer. A further mask coating is applied and after exposure, conductive metal is deposited to infill vias and form the electric traces of the circuit geometry. Subsequent BCB layers are then likewise formed, etched masked and coated in the same manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventors: Sazzadur Chowdhury, Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20170018456
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes stacked benzocyclobutene layers and a circuit geometry comprising conductive electric traces and interconnects on and/or extending through the BCB layers. A first said BCB layer formed and partially cured state. A top surface masked with photoresist, and after exposure, etched selectively form through vias at locations corresponding to conductive interconnects of the circuit geometry associated with said first BCB layer. A further mask coating is applied and after exposure, conductive metal is deposited to infill vias and form the electric traces of the circuit geometry. Subsequent BCB layers are then likewise formed, etched masked and coated in the same manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Sazzadur CHOWDHURY, HORST SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 8490508
    Abstract: A folding-top drive has a motor (13) that transmits forces to a first gear (14) and then to a folding-top linkage via a second gear (15). The first gear (14) and a guide (23) are pivoted to a housing (19) and a spring (22) acts on the guide (23). The first gear is guided on the guide (23) so that the guide (23) can be moved automatically with the first gear (14) counter to the force of the spring (22) from a first position where the gears (14, 15) engage to a second position where the gears (14, 15) are disengaged if a force on the first gear exceeds a defined limit. Additionally, the spring (22) can move the guide (12) automatically with the first gear (14) from the second position to the first position if the force on the first gear falls below the defined limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignees: Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Magna Car Top Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Timo Czechtizky, Horst Schmidt, Holger Engbers
  • Patent number: 8043691
    Abstract: An impact resistant provided PMMA moulding material according to DE 195 44 563 is process into a surface-hardened film which is highly glossy, essentially free of gel bodies and can be processed in the “in-mould-film-decoration” method. The melted mass is generated by means of an extruder and fed to the inventive glazing rolls via a flexible lip nozzle, said rolls being configured in order to generate an especially high locking pressure in the roll slit. The smoothing rolls are cambered. The films are used for decorating surfaces of high-value thermoplastic moulded parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Evonik Roehm GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Numrich, Klaus Hofmann, Peter Kaube, Horst Schmidt, Heinz Vetter
  • Publication number: 20110113904
    Abstract: A folding-top drive has a motor (13) that transmits forces to a first gear (14) and then to a folding-top linkage via a second gear (15). The first gear (14) and a guide (23) are pivoted to a housing (19) and a spring (22) acts on the guide (23). The first gear is guided on the guide (23) so that the guide (23) can be moved automatically with the first gear (14) counter to the force of the spring (22) from a first position where the gears (14, 15) engage to a second position where the gears (14, 15) are disengaged if a force on the first gear exceeds a defined limit. Additionally, the spring (22) can move the guide (12) automatically with the first gear (14) from the second position to the first position if the force on the first gear falls below the defined limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicants: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, MAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Timo Czechtizky, Horst Schmidt, Holger Engbers
  • Publication number: 20090157033
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins and the like, which are individually packaged prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Carlo Toro, Fiorello Salone, Ettore Massacesi, Jan Fuhrmann-Evers, Peter Ludwig Haesler, Horst Schmidt, Vincenzo Partenza, Enzo Pompei
  • Patent number: 7344670
    Abstract: A method of producing a molded article includes the steps of positioning an insert within a first mold, and filling the first mold with a low melt allow to form a lost core assembly. The lost core assembly includes an external shape corresponding to the desired cavity formed within the molded article. The inserts are supported within the lost core and form a part of the surface of the cavity of the completed molded article. The lost core assembly is over-molded with a thermoplastic or thermoset material. The alloy material is removed leaving the inserts within the molded article to form specific portions of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Build A Mold Limited
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7108299
    Abstract: A latch (1) for a top of a vehicle comprises a latching hook (3) which is disposed in a guide plate (10), preferably having a U-shaped cross-section, to be movable from a closed position into an open position on a defined path (41) via guiding means (bolt 8, pin 9). A geared motor (4) is provided for pivoting a actuation lever (15) which is connected to the latching hook (3). The connection between the latching hook (3) and the actuation lever (15) is realized through several levers (11, 12, 13) which are connected to each other in an hinged fashion. The motor-driven latch for a top with compact space-saving structure, has a latching hook with a larger radius of motion to increase the separation from the windscreen frame in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Beatrix Gross
    Inventors: Bodo Homann, Horst Schmidt, Markus Kuestner, Thomas Schneider
  • Patent number: 7094376
    Abstract: A carrier assembly controls movement of a movable member within a mold tool to first receive a quantity of molten material, and then displace that molten material back into a mold cavity during solidification of a molded article. The moveable member moves relative to the surface of the mold cavity to compensate for local volume changes in a molded part that occur during solidification to substantially eliminate depressions and sink marks on an outer surface of a plastic injection molded part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Build A Mold Limited
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7011777
    Abstract: A mold tool includes upper and lower sections defining a cavity within which a plastic film preform is placed before injection of plastic forming a molded article. The plastic film extends between an interface defined between the sections of the mold. The interface secures a position of the plastic film within the mold tool preventing movement during injection of plastic. The interface is specifically configured to secure the plastic film without damage. The specific configuration of the interface is determined according to a relationship between molding process parameters and physical characteristics of the plastic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Build a Mold Limited
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6932414
    Abstract: A covering shell connected with a folding top clamp by way of detents and holding noses so that, in the event of an emergency operation of the folding top, the shell can be removed from the clamp at any time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignees: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Markus Kustner, Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040201242
    Abstract: A covering shell connected with a folding top clamp by way of detents and holding noses so that, in the event of an emergency operation of the folding top, the shell can be removed from the clamp at any time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and Beatrix Gross
    Inventors: Markus Kustner, Horst Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6783165
    Abstract: A drive mechanism unit (1) for moving a cover (9) in an motor vehicle comprises a motor (2) for driving a flexible shaft (3) and a gearing (4) for converting the rotation of the shaft (3) into a translation of a drive element (7) connected to the carrier, wherein the carrier is provided for deflecting the cover (9). The space required for installation was kept to a minimum. The drive is designed such that the cover (9) is extended and retracted in a uniform fashion. Mounting is quick and simple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Beatrix Gross
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040155469
    Abstract: A latch (1) for a top of a vehicle comprises a latching hook (3) which is disposed in a guide plate (10), preferably having a U-shaped cross-section, to be movable from a closed position into an open position on a defined path (41) via guiding means (bolt 8, pin 9). A geared motor (4) is provided for pivoting a actuation lever (15) which is connected to the latching hook (3). The connection between the latching hook (3) and the actuation lever (15) is realized through several levers (11, 12, 13) which are connected to each other in an hinged fashion. The motor-driven latch for a top with compact space-saving structure, has a latching hook with a larger radius of motion to increase the separation from the windscreen frame in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Bodo Homann, Horst Schmidt, Markus Kuestner, Thomas Schneider
  • Publication number: 20040022892
    Abstract: A carrier assembly controls movement of a movable member within a mold tool to first receive a quantity of molten material, and then displace that molten material back into a mold cavity during solidification of a molded article. The moveable member moves relative to the surface of the mold cavity to compensate for local volume changes in a molded part that occur during solidification to substantially eliminate depressions and sink marks on an outer surface of a plastic injection molded part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030183983
    Abstract: A method of producing a molded article includes the steps of positioning an insert within a first mold, and filling the first mold with a low melt allow to form a lost core assembly. The lost core assembly includes an external shape corresponding to the desired cavity formed within the molded article. The inserts are supported within the lost core and form a part of the surface of the cavity of the completed molded article. The lost core assembly is over-molded with a thermoplastic or thermoset material. The alloy material is removed leaving the inserts within the molded article to form specific portions of the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030141742
    Abstract: A drive mechanism unit (1) for moving a cover (9) in an motor vehicle comprises a motor (2) for driving a flexible shaft (3) and a gearing (4) for converting the rotation of the shaft (3) into a translation of a drive element (7) connected to the carrier, wherein the carrier is provided for deflecting the cover (9). The space required for installation was kept to a minimum. The drive is designed such that the cover (9) is extended and retracted in a uniform fashion. Mounting is quick and simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030141734
    Abstract: An arrangement consists of a drive mechanism unit (1) for moving a cover (9) in an motor vehicle, wherein the drive mechanism unit (1) comprises a motor (2) for moving at least one drive element (7) connected with the cover (9). The drive mechanism unit (1) or at least parts of the drive mechanism unit (1) are disposed in the region of the vehicle roof or on the vehicle roof. The at least one drive element is mounted or housed in or on the D-column or another body part. The space required for installation was kept to a minimum. The drive is such that the cover (9) is extended and retracted uniformly. Mounting is quick and simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030031847
    Abstract: An impact resistant provided PMMA moulding material according to DE 195 44 563 is process into a surface-hardened film which is highly glossy, essentially free of gel bodies and can be processed in the “in-mould-film-decoration” method. The melted mass is generated by means of an extruder and fed to the inventive glazing rolls via a flexible lip nozzle, saild rolls being configured in order to generate an especially high locking pressure in the roll slit. The smoothing rolls are cambered. The films are used for decorating surfaces of high-value thermoplastic moulded parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: ROEHM GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Numrich, Klaus Hofmann, Peter Kaube, Horst Schmidt, Heinz Vetter
  • Publication number: 20020190411
    Abstract: A mold tool includes upper and lower sections defining a cavity within which a plastic film preform is placed before injection of plastic forming a molded article. The plastic film extends between an interface defined between the sections of the mold. The interface secures a position of the plastic film within the mold tool preventing movement during injection of plastic. The interface is specifically configured to secure the plastic film without damage. The specific configuration of the interface is determined according to a relationship between molding process parameters and physical characteristics of the plastic film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt