Patents by Inventor Martin Schmidt

Martin 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).

  • Plug Connector Module Having Spring Links
    Publication number: 20190312391
    Abstract: A system comprises a first plug connector module and a second plug connector module. The plug connector modules each have at least two contact elements. The first plug connector module has at least one spring link. In the unplugged state, the at least one spring link connects the at least two contact elements of the first plug connector module electrically conductively to each other. A method for plugging a first plug connector module with a second plug connector module is based on the first and the second plug connector modules being guided toward each other in the plug-in direction. A sliding element of the second plug connector module presses against at least one spring link of the first plug connector module and, as a result, the at least one spring link is brought out of touching contact with at least two associated socket contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Meier, Norbert Kropiewnicki, Martin Schmidt, Michael Przyborowski
  • Method for Controlling a Load Machine During a Test Run with a Drive Train and Test Stand
    Publication number: 20190310162
    Abstract: The present teaching includes a speed control of a side shaft of a drive train connected to a dynamometer on a drive train test stand in which a torque (MFxi) caused by the longitudinal force (FXi) calculated in a simulation model is additionally transferred to the control unit, and from this a compensation torque (MKi) is calculated in the control unit as a function of the longitudinal force (FXi) caused by the torque (MFxi) and a deviation (AJi) between a moment of inertia (JBi) of the dynamometer and a moment of inertia (JRi) of the simulated vehicle wheel, the control unit calculates a torque (MREi,) from the setpoint speed (nBi,set) with a speed controller and a torque (MBi,soll) to be set with the dynamometer is calculated as the sum of the compensation torque (MKi) and the torque (MREi) calculated by the speed controller and set by the dynamometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Klaus Pfeiffer, Martin Schmidt
  • NEUTRALIZING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE NOGO-66 RECEPTOR (NgR) AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190233510
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind to the Nogo-66 receptor. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of the natural ligand of the Nogo-66 receptor and neutralize the Nogo-66 receptor. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting NgR and for inhibiting NgR activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder in which NgR or Nogo-66 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Mario Mezler, Achim Moeller, Reinhold Mueller, Bernhard K. Mueller, Tariq Ghayur, Eve H. Barlow, Martin Schmidt, Axel Meyer, Nicole Teusch
  • DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DILUTING AN AEROSOL
    Publication number: 20190168955
    Abstract: A device dilutes an aerosol without distortion due to loss of particles, especially liquid particles, on wall surfaces. An inlet pipe feeds aerosol as inlet aerosol and an outlet pipe has an inlet opening arranged at a finite distance from an outlet end of the inlet pipe. An annular space surrounds an end area of the inlet pipe. A clean gas line opens, via an outlet opening, into the annular space. A process is provided including feeding the aerosol as inlet aerosol through the inlet pipe, with particle-free clean gas fed to an end area of the inlet pipe and mixed with the fed inlet aerosol into a diluted outlet aerosol. The diluted outlet aerosol is sent to a measuring device. The mass flow of the aerosol sent to the measuring device and that of the added clean gas are maintained at a fixed ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Leander MÖLTER, Ralf NOTHEIS, Joachim ROMAN, Martin SCHMIDT
  • Belt drive and method for monitoring such a belt drive
    Patent number: 10309496
    Abstract: A belt drive and a method for the monitoring thereof allows conclusions to be drawn regarding loads to which the belt has been subjected over its past usage period. The method includes a rotatably mounted disc and a belt which is deflected at the disc. The belt and the disc are equipped with a marking and are positioned with respect to each other such that the markings are directly opposite each other in a trigger position when the belt circulates around the disc. The trigger position is recorded by a monitoring device, which emits a signal when the markings are located in the trigger position. The number of signals triggered over a time period is recorded. The loads to which the belt or the disc have been subjected during the time period is determined while taking into consideration relevant influencing variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Walther Flender GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Scholzen, Simon-Martin Schmidt
  • PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR DILUTING AN AEROSOL
    Publication number: 20190162636
    Abstract: A process dilutes an aerosol by feeding an input aerosol through an inlet pipe surrounded by an annular space to a first mixing stage. An output aerosol leaves purified via an outlet as a particle-free clean gas. The particle-free clean gas is fed to the annular space upstream of the outlet and is mixed with the aerosol. A mixing stage includes an inlet pipe feeding aerosol as inlet aerosol. A downstream purification device purifies outlet aerosol leaving the mixing stage via an outlet pipe to form the particle-free clean gas. A mass flow controller and a pump suction off the outlet aerosol from the outlet pipe. A return line, for the clean gas, leads upstream into the annular space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Leander MÖLTER, Ralf NOTHEIS, Joachim ROMAN, Martin SCHMIDT
  • Method and apparatus for operating a solid-oxide fuel cell stack with a mixed ionic/electronic conducting electrolyte
    Patent number: 10283792
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating an intermediate-temperature solid-oxide fuel cell stack (10) with a mixed ionic/electronic conducting electrolyte in order to increase its efficiency. The required power output of the solid-oxide fuel cell stack (10) is determined and one or more operating conditions of the solid fuel cell stack (10) are controlled dependent upon the determined required power output. The operating conditions that are controlled may be at least one or the temperature of the fuel cell stack and the dilution of fuel delivered to the fuel cell stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: CERES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Leah, Nigel Peter Brandon, Athol Duckett, Karim El Koury, Martin Schmidt
  • Artificial joint cup
    Patent number: 10258474
    Abstract: An artificial joint cup, in particular a hip joint cup, for implanting in a cavity in a bone. The joint cup is, in particular, substantially in the form of a spherical dome cup, having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. In addition, the joint cup comprises an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The ratio of the difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter, in relation to the outer diameter, is in a range of between 0.5 and 0.07, preferably between 0.3 and 0.075, particularly preferably between 0.2 and 0.1. The joint cup is manufactured from a ceramic material, and the convex outer surface has a micro-structuring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: JOSSI HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Armin Jossi, Andreas Meyenhofer, Martin Schmidt
  • Method for Producing Drive Belts
    Publication number: 20190084191
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing drive belts from different materials by means of casting processes. To this end, a mould core and an outer mould of a casting tool are provided. The circumferential surface of the mould core or the inner circumferential surface of the outer mould is provided with a geometry to be represented on the drive belt. A textile layer is laid on the geometry. The mould core is set into the outer mould so that the mould core and the outer mould define a cavity between them. Optionally, a tension member can be arranged in the cavity and the cavity can be sealed with respect to the environment at least in the region of the geometry to be represented on the drive belt. The textile layer is applied to the surfaces defining the geometry and an elastomer base material is introduced into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas SCHOLZEN, Simon-Martin SCHMIDT
  • Method for determining the presence or absence of disposable pipette tips in pipette tip carriers
    Patent number: 10168346
    Abstract: A method for determining the presence or absence of disposable pipette tips in pipette tip carriers on the work area of a laboratory workstation. Each of the pipette tip carriers has a support panel with receiving holes into each of which a disposable pipette tip can be inserted. The laboratory workstation for carrying out the method has a robot arm with at least one pipette which is designed to receive and dispose of disposable pipette tips. The laboratory workstation has a digital camera which is arranged on a support device and is operatively connected to an analyzing unit. The work area of the laboratory workstation can be completely imaged in at least one first direction using the digital camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: TECAN TRADING AG
    Inventors: Martin Schmidt, Rainer Kerkmann
  • Substituted pyrazolopyrimidines and method of use
    Patent number: 10155770
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, L1 and G1 are as defined in the specification, are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by positive allosteric modulation of the ?-aminobutyric acid B (GABA-B) receptor. Methods for making the compounds are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions of compounds of formula (I), and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignees: ABBVIE INC., ABBVIE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ramin Faghih, Achim Moeller, Michael Ochse, Frauke Pohlki, Martin Schmidt, Kevin Sippy, Sean Turner, Elizabeth Louise Van Der Kam
  • Method for in-die overlay control using FEOL dummy fill layer
    Patent number: 10115621
    Abstract: Methods for in-die overlay reticle measurement and the resulting devices are disclosed. Embodiments include providing parallel structures in a first layer on a substrate; determining measurement sites, in a second layer above the first layer, void of active integrated circuit elements; forming overlay trenches, in the measurement sites and parallel to the structures, exposing sections of the structures, wherein each overlay trench is aligned over a structure and over spaces between the structure and adjacent structures; determining a trench center-of-gravity of an overlay trench; determining a structure center-of-gravity of a structure exposed in the overlay trench; and determining an overlay parameter based on a difference between the trench center-of-gravity and the structure center-of-gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Peter Moll, Martin Schmidt, Carsten Hartig, Matthias Ruhm, Stefan Thierbach, Stefan Rongen, Daniel Fischer, Andreas Schuring, Guido Überreiter
  • Method for Computer-Assisted Forecasting of Future Operating States of Machine Components
    Publication number: 20180253090
    Abstract: Provided is a method for forecasting future operating states of machine components, which includes the respective machine component considered, a parameter that is selected that is representative of the state of the machine component, the parameter is recorded as a measured value during ongoing use of the machine component and, taking into account the use case for which the machine component is used, the measured value recorded is fed into an automatically running process for finding a recommendation for action. A system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Scholzen, Simon-Martin Schmidt
  • Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against the Nogo-66 receptor (NgR) and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10040852
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind to the Nogo-66 receptor. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of the natural ligand of the Nogo-66 receptor and neutralize the Nogo-66 receptor. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting NgR and for inhibiting NgR activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder in which NgR or Nogo-66 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignees: ABBVIE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG, ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Mario Mezler, Achim Moeller, Reinhold Mueller, Bernhard K. Mueller, Tariq Ghayur, Eve H. Barlow, Martin Schmidt, Axel Meyer, Nicole Teusch
  • ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE RGM A PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180162933
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind and neutralize RGM A protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RGM A to its receptor and/or coreceptors. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting RGM A and for inhibiting RGM A activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder including but nor limited to multiple sclerosis, mammalian brain trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Bernhard K. Mueller, Martin Schmidt, Eve Barlow, Mary Leddy, Chung-Ming Hsieh, Philip Bardwell
  • Method and Device for Performing a Test Run on a Test Stand
    Publication number: 20180143101
    Abstract: To make the handling of a tire model for controlling a test run on a test bench simpler and more flexible and thus more practicable, it is provided that at least one longitudinal velocity of a tire is calculated in a first simulation unit with a first simulation model, and the longitudinal velocity is provided to a second simulation unit, and a longitudinal force and/or a rolling resistance torque of the tire are calculated with a second simulation model in the second simulation unit on the basis of the longitudinal velocity, and said longitudinal force and/or rolling resistance torque are used to calculate at least one target dyno value for a drive control unit of a load machine of the test bench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Felix Pfister, Martin Schmidt, Clemens Reitze
  • Method for Computer-Assisted Selection of Machine Components
    Publication number: 20180143620
    Abstract: The objective of the invention is the computer-assisted selection of the optimal machine component for a use. In the selection, empirical values are collected to create a continuously improving system. To achieve this, the inventive method includes determining properties of the machine component and their corresponding influence quantities, possible uses for the machine component, and the influence quantities to be considered in the use-specific selection and design of the machine component. The method also includes receiving statements relating to the influence quantities and determining, influence quantity interactions. The method further includes formulating the influence quantities, feeding the use and associated influence quantities as inputs into a selection algorithm to select the machine component that is optimally suitable for the use, and supplying the selected machine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas SCHOLZEN, Simon-Martin SCHMIDT
  • Belt Drive and Method for Monitoring Such a Belt Drive
    Publication number: 20180128352
    Abstract: The invention provides a belt drive and a method for the monitoring thereof, which allows conclusions to be drawn regarding loads to which the belt has been subjected over its past usage period. The method including a rotatably mounted disc and a belt which is deflected at the disc, wherein the belt and the disc are equipped with a marking and are positioned with respect to each other such that the markings are directly opposite each other in a trigger position when the belt circulates around the disc, wherein: a) the trigger position is recorded by means of a monitoring device, which emits a signal when the markings are located in the trigger position; b) the number of signals triggered over a period is recorded; and c) the loads to which the belt or the disc have been subjected during the time period is determined while taking into consideration relevant influencing variables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Scholzen, Simon-Martin Schmidt
  • SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINES AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180105530
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, L1 and G1 are as defined in the specification, are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by positive allosteric modulation of the ?-aminobutyric acid B (GABA-B) receptor. Methods for making the compounds are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions of compounds of formula (I), and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Ramin FAGHIH, Achim MOELLER, Michael OCHSE, Frauke POHLKI, Martin SCHMIDT, Kevin SIPPY, Sean TURNER, Elizabeth Louise VAN DER KAM
  • Monitoring arrangement and method for monitoring an electrical line
    Patent number: 9874584
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring arrangement for monitoring an electrical line having at least one thermogenerator and/or a device for inductively producing energy, determination means for determining at least one electrical characteristic parameter of an electrical current flowing in the electrical line and/or the temperature of the electrical line and/or the area surrounding the electrical line. An electrical connection exists or can be established between the determination means and the thermogenerator or the device for inductively producing energy, which connection can be used to operate the determination means with electrical energy produced by the thermogenerator or provided by the device for inductively producing energy; and connection means for establishing a mechanical connection to the electrical line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: MICROPATENT B.V.
    Inventors: Joachim Nurnus, Fritz Volkert, Martin Schmidt