Patents by Inventor Klaus Schmidt
Klaus 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).
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Publication number: 20260307444Abstract: A damping valve device for a hydraulic vibration damper for a vehicle comprises a drive region and a valve region, and a damping valve housing having a tube part which encloses the drive region and the valve region, wherein the drive region has a coil which is designed in such a manner that it generates a magnetic circuit within the damping valve device and interacts with an armature that is attached so as to be axially movable within the coil, in order to move the armature in the axial direction, wherein the armature is disposed within a pole tube, and the pole tube forms a guide of the armature, wherein the valve region has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet for letting a hydraulic fluid into and out of the valve region, and a valve block having a plurality of flow passages for conducting the hydraulic fluid, wherein the valve region has a control slide which is movable relative to the valve block in such a manner that it is movable between a closed position in which the flow passages are closed by the controType: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: October 8, 2026Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Freddy WOENARTA, Klaus SCHMIDT, Ole GOETZ, Mirco ADAM
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Patent number: 12742484Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vibration damper for a vehicle, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube which is arranged coaxially relative thereto, wherein between the outer tube and the inner tube a compensation chamber for receiving hydraulic fluid is formed, and a working piston which is connected to a piston rod and which is arranged so as to be able to be moved back and forth within the inner tube, wherein the inner space of the inner tube is divided by the working piston into a first working chamber and a second working chamber, wherein in the compensation chamber there is arranged a calming element which is fitted so as to be able to be moved in an axial direction inside the compensation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: September 22, 2026Assignees: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim Noruschat, Nicolas Sumkoetter, Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: 12723635Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vibration damper for a vehicle comprising: an external tube and an internal tube which is arranged coaxially relative thereto, wherein a compensation chamber for receiving hydraulic fluid is formed between the external tube and the internal tube, and a working piston which is connected to a piston rod and which is arranged so as to be movable back and forth inside the internal tube, wherein the internal space of the internal tube is subdivided by the working piston into a first working chamber and a second working chamber, a central tube which is arranged inside the compensation chamber and which is attached to the internal tube, wherein the central tube has a tubular element and a helical element which is connected to the tubular element.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2023Date of Patent: September 1, 2026Assignees: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim Noruschat, Nicolas Sumkoetter, Klaus Schmidt
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Publication number: 20260200281Abstract: In a damping system for a motor vehicle including a working cylinder at least partially filled with hydraulic fluid and a pressure adjustment arrangement containing a pump, a hydraulic accumulator, a first valve and a second valve, each of which is connected via hydraulic lines to the first and second working chambers and wherein the valve position of the valves is adjustable, in particular continuously, a method for adjusting a damping force of the damping system includes the valve position of the valves and/or the volumetric flow rate and/or the speed of the pump being controlled/regulated depending on a predetermined force setpoint acting on the piston rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: July 16, 2026Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Ludger GESENHUES, Klaus SCHMIDT, Ole GOETZ, Vitali KILLERT
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Publication number: 20260022781Abstract: A damping valve device for a hydraulic vibration damper for a vehicle comprises a drive region and a valve region, and a damper valve housing, with a tube part which encloses the drive region and the valve region, wherein the drive region has a coil which is configured in such a way that it generates a magnetic circuit within the damping valve device and interacts with an armature, attached axially movably within the coil, in order to move the armature in the axial direction, wherein the armature is arranged within a pole tube, and the pole tube forms an axial guide of the armature, wherein the valve region has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet for admitting and discharging a hydraulic fluid into/out of the valve region, and a valve block with a plurality of flow passages for conducting the hydraulic fluid, wherein the valve region has a control slide which is attached such that it can be moved relative to the valve block in such a way that it can be moved between a closed position, in which the flow passagesType: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: January 22, 2026Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Freddy WOENARTA, Klaus SCHMIDT, Michael STURM
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Publication number: 20250386788Abstract: The present invention relates to linked gene pairs for use in plant breeding, such as hybrid breeding. The present invention in particular relates to the Myb80 and Dwarf11 genes, mutations of which respectively result in genetic male sterility and dwarfism. Combined mutations allow selection of genetic male sterile plants based on a dwarfism phenotype.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: December 25, 2025Applicant: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaAInventors: Katrin DIETRICH, Klaus SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20250257782Abstract: A vibration damper for a motor vehicle comprises an outer tube and an inner tube arranged coaxially thereto, a working piston which is arranged axially movably inside the inner tube and divides the interior of the inner tube into a working chamber on the piston rod side and a working chamber remote from the piston rod, a first damping valve device with a first inlet connector for inlet of hydraulic fluid into the first damping valve device, and a second damping valve device with a second inlet connector for inlet of hydraulic fluid into the second damping valve device, wherein the first inlet connector extends radially inwardly through a first middle tube opening and an inner tube opening into the working chamber remote from the piston rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2025Publication date: August 14, 2025Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventor: Klaus SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20240200632Abstract: A vibration damper, for a vehicle, including an outer tube and an inner tube which is arranged coaxially with respect to the former, a compensation space for receiving hydraulic fluid being configured between the outer tube and the inner tube, and a working piston which is connected to a piston rod and is arranged such that it can be moved within the inner tube, the interior space of the inner tube being divided by way of the working piston into a first working space and a second working space, a plurality of flow elements which each have a pin-shaped region which extends in the radial direction being arranged within the compensation space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim NORUSCHAT, Nicolas SUMKOETTER, Klaus SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20240068540Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vibration damper for a vehicle, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube which is arranged coaxially relative thereto, wherein between the outer tube and the inner tube a compensation chamber for receiving hydraulic fluid is formed, and a working piston which is connected to a piston rod and which is arranged so as to be able to be moved back and forth within the inner tube, wherein the inner space of the inner tube is divided by the working piston into a first working chamber and a second working chamber, wherein in the compensation chamber there is arranged a calming element which is fitted so as to be able to be moved in an axial direction inside the compensation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim NORUSCHAT, Nicolas SUMKOETTER, Klaus SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20240052906Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vibration damper for a vehicle comprising: an external tube and an internal tube which is arranged coaxially relative thereto, wherein a compensation chamber for receiving hydraulic fluid is formed between the external tube and the internal tube, and a working piston which is connected to a piston rod and which is arranged so as to be movable back and forth inside the internal tube, wherein the internal space of the internal tube is subdivided by the working piston into a first working chamber and a second working chamber, a central tube which is arranged inside the compensation chamber and which is attached to the internal tube, wherein the central tube has a tubular element and a helical element which is connected to the tubular element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicants: thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim NORUSCHAT, Nicolas SUMKOETTER, Klaus SCHMIDT
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Patent number: 11773941Abstract: A hydraulic vibration damper may include inner and outer tubes filled with damping liquid, a piston rod projecting axially out of the inner tube and movable in rebound and compression directions, a sealing and guide pack that sealingly closes an end of the outer tube and guides piston rod movement, a working piston for producing damping forces that is fastened to the piston rod and is guided on an inner lateral surface of the inner tube and subdivides the interior of the inner tube into a piston rod-side and piston rod-remote working spaces. The vibration damper has rebound and compression stops. In the piston rod-remote working space, a compression stop, starting from a predetermined retraction travel of the piston rod, may produce a travel- and speed-dependent compression stop force.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN GMBH, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Georg Meinert, Holger Hennen, Klaus Schmidt, Ole Götz
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Patent number: 11555525Abstract: A vibration damper with an adjustable damping force may comprise an inner cylinder having at least one working chamber, an outer cylinder that surrounds the inner cylinder, and at least one damping valve element that in terms of flow is connected via a flow connection to the working chamber. An adapter sleeve may guide the flow connection, with the adapter sleeve being inserted in the inner cylinder on an internal circumference of the inner cylinder. The flow connection may be guided into the damping valve element by way of a flow opening that is configured in a wall of the inner cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTENN GMBH, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventor: Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: 11511584Abstract: A decoupling bearing for a suspension strut or a pneumatic suspension strut may include a suspension strut cup and a connecting element that can be connected to a vehicle body. A damping element may be arranged between the suspension strut cup and the connecting element. The suspension strut cup may be connected to the connecting element by the damping element. Further, the damping element may be adhesively bonded to the connecting element and the suspension strut cup in a force-transmitting manner, and/or the damping element may be adhesively bonded to the connecting element and an intermediate element in a force-transmitting manner. The intermediate element may be connected to the suspension strut cup.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignees: ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Klaus Schmidt, Holger Hennen, Ole Götz
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Patent number: 11471809Abstract: A filter for use at an airflow opening of bellows of a shock absorber. The filter device includes a filter body through which a gas, in particular air, can flow in in the direction of an air inflow direction and out in the direction of an air outflow direction. The airflow opening is a joint air inlet and air outlet opening. A fastening means is disclosed that is fitted with a filter, in particular a fastening ring fitted therewith, for fastening bellows to a shock absorber.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN GMBH, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventor: Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: 11447188Abstract: The invention is directed to a vehicle body platform (1) for an automobile, comprising a passenger body module (100) having a front structural interface (110) and a rear structural interface (120). The vehicle body platform further comprises a front body module (200) having a rear structural interface (220) 210 and a rear body module (300) comprising a front structural interface (310). The rear structural interface (220) of the front body module (200) and the front structural interface (110) of the passenger body module (100) are corresponding structural interfaces configured to mechanically interconnect the passenger body module (100) with the front body module (200) and the front structural interface (310) of the rear body module (300) and the rear structural interface (120) of the passenger body module (100) are corresponding structural interfaces configured to mechanically interconnect the passenger body module (100) with the rear body module (300).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: PIËCH DESIGN AGInventor: Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: 11274723Abstract: A closure package for a vibration damper may include a base body that is connectable to a damper tube and comprises a first end and a second end. The first end forms an end side of the damper tube and the second end is disposed in the damper tube. A seal for sealing a piston rod may be disposed in the base body. A seal holder may be disposed between the seal and the base body at the first end. The seal holder for axially fixing the seal may be connected to the base body in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner. The seal holder may be fusible in an emergency. For releasing the connection to the base body, the seal holder may be thermoplastically deformable upon overheating of the vibration damper.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN GMBH, THYSSENKRUPP AG, THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA INC.Inventors: Daniel Wieners, Klaus Schmidt, Benjamin McAlvey, Terrence Kane
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Publication number: 20220056977Abstract: A vibration damper for a vehicle may include an outer tube, a middle tube, and an inner tube arranged coaxially. The inner tube is at least partially filled with damping medium, and a piston rod is arranged in the inner tube so as to be movable to and fro. A working piston arranged on the piston rod is movable with the piston rod. An inner chamber of the inner tube is divided by the working piston into a rod-side working chamber and a rod-remote working chamber, with a connecting element being arranged between the inner tube and the middle tube on each side of a middle tube opening facing tube ends of the middle tube. The connecting element may include a radially circumferential sealing element that seals a middle tube balancing chamber against an outer tube balancing chamber at least with respect to the damping medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicants: ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Christoph Steger, Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: D962158Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventor: Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: D986818Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventor: Klaus Schmidt
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Patent number: D986830Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventor: Klaus Schmidt