Patents by Inventor Michael Geiss
Michael Geiss 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: 20230347754Abstract: An electrical energy storage system for an aircraft, comprising at least one electrical energy storage unit with power supply lines and an energy source that is configured to store electrical energy and to supply electrical power at a predetermined voltage range via the power supply lines, wherein the at least one electrical energy storage unit comprises a power switching unit that is adapted to operate in an associated supply mode for supplying electrical power from the energy source via the power supply lines, and to operate in an associated disconnect mode for disconnecting the energy source from the power supply lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: AIRBUS URBAN MOBILITY GMBHInventor: Michael GEISS
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Patent number: 11472297Abstract: An electrical system, and, more particularly, to an electrical system for an aircraft comprising one or more energy sinks and a hybrid energy storage system. The hybrid energy storage system may comprise one or more primary energy sources, a secondary energy source, and a secondary energy source control unit. The one or more primary energy sources may be coupled to and supply power to the one or more energy sinks. The secondary energy source may be coupled to the one or more primary energy sources and adapted to supply power at a variable output voltage to the one or more primary energy sources.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Airbus Urban Mobility GmbHInventor: Michael Geiss
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Publication number: 20220267016Abstract: An electrically powered rotary-wing aircraft with a first predetermined number of thrust producing units and a second predetermined number of batteries. Each one of the first predetermined number of thrust producing units may include a rotor, and an electrical drive unit with at least two electric motors. Each battery of the second predetermined number of batteries is coupled to at most one electric motor of the at least two electric motors of at least one of the first predetermined number of thrust producing units, and each electric motor of the at least one of the first predetermined number of thrust producing units is coupled to at most one of the second predetermined number of batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Silvio LANZENDOERFER, Gero PREISSER, Michael GEISS
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Patent number: 11117674Abstract: An aircraft with an airframe and at least one thrust producing unit the at least one thrust producing unit being electrically powered by an associated electrical engine that is electrically connected to an electrical energy source via an electrical energy distribution system, wherein the airframe comprises at least one load carrying section and at least one propulsion system carrying section, wherein the at least one load carrying section and the at least one propulsion system carrying section are segregated from each other, wherein the at least one load carrying section is provided for transportation of passengers and/or cargo, and wherein the at least one propulsion system carrying section is provided for carrying at least essentially the electrical energy source and the electrical energy distribution system.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Sebastian Mores, Martin Blacha, Christian Reichensperger, Klaus Rittel, Marco Schneeberger, Michael Geiss, Markus Paschek, Marius Bebesel
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Patent number: 11052998Abstract: A multirotor aircraft with at least two thrust producing units, the multirotor aircraft being adapted for transportation of passengers and comprising an aircraft operating structure that is adapted for operation of the multirotor aircraft in failure-free operating mode, and a redundant security architecture that is at least adapted for operation of the multirotor aircraft in case of a failure of the aircraft operating structure in operation, the redundant security architecture being provided to comply with applicable authority regulations and certification requirements regarding passenger transportation.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Sebastian Mores, Christoph Geyer, Stefan Haisch, Marius Bebesel, Michael Geiss, Manfred Bernhard
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Publication number: 20210138913Abstract: An electrical system, and, more particularly, to an electrical system for an aircraft comprising one or more energy sinks and a hybrid energy storage system. The hybrid energy storage system may comprise one or more primary energy sources, a secondary energy source, and a secondary energy source control unit. The one or more primary energy sources may be coupled to and supply power to the one or more energy sinks. The secondary energy source may be coupled to the one or more primary energy sources and adapted to supply power at a variable output voltage to the one or more primary energy sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventor: Michael GEISS
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Publication number: 20200283134Abstract: A multirotor aircraft with at least two thrust producing units, the multirotor aircraft being adapted for transportation of passengers and comprising an aircraft operating structure that is adapted for operation of the multirotor aircraft in failure-free operating mode, and a redundant security architecture that is at least adapted for operation of the multirotor aircraft in case of a failure of the aircraft operating structure in operation, the redundant security architecture being provided to comply with applicable authority regulations and certification requirements regarding passenger transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Sebastian MORES, Christoph GEYER, Stefan HAISCH, Marius BEBESEL, Michael GEISS, Manfred BERNHARD
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Patent number: 10149350Abstract: A heater, in particular a high-temperature heater, for example for domestic heating appliances, in which a layer that produces heat when a current flows through is provided on a carrier material as a heating element, wherein a first electrically conductive layer which is formed from a free-flowing, non-electrically conductive base material and carbon nano tubes dispersed therein is applied to the carrier material, wherein a protective layer is applied to this first layer and at least partly penetrates into the first layer as it is applied, or wherein a functional layer with carbon nano tubes dispersed therein is applied to the carrier material, and wherein the at least one layer or the functional layer makes contact with strip-like contact elements, and the layers applied to the carrier material or the functional layer are heated.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Harun Erismis, Michael Geiss, Dominik Nemec, Frank Jördens, Gerhard Schmidmayer, Philipp Schaller, Jürgen Salomon
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Publication number: 20180170511Abstract: An aircraft with a modular airframe. The modular airframe has a load carrying framework and at least one exchangeable covering item that exhibits a first predetermined shaping. The at least one exchangeable covering item is detachably mounted to the load carrying framework. The modular airframe is customizable by exchanging the at least one exchangeable covering item with a substitute exchangeable covering item that exhibits a second predetermined shaping.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Sebastian MORES, Martin BLACHA, Christian REICHENSPERGER, Klaus RITTEL, Marco SCHNEEBERGER, Michael GEISS, Markus PASCHEK, Marius BEBESEL
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Publication number: 20180170509Abstract: An aircraft with an airframe and at least one thrust producing unit the at least one thrust producing unit being electrically powered by an associated electrical engine that is electrically connected to an electrical energy source via an electrical energy distribution system, wherein the airframe comprises at least one load carrying section and at least one propulsion system carrying section, wherein the at least one load carrying section and the at least one propulsion system carrying section are segregated from each other, wherein the at least one load carrying section is provided for transportation of passengers and/or cargo, and wherein the at least one propulsion system carrying section is provided for carrying at least essentially the electrical energy source and the electrical energy distribution system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Sebastian MORES, Martin BLACHA, Christian REICHENSPERGER, Klaus RITTEL, Marco SCHNEEBERGER, Michael GEISS, Markus PASCHEK, Marius BEBESEL
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Patent number: 9943755Abstract: A system recognizes human beings in their natural environment, without special sensing devices attached to the subjects, uniquely identifies them and tracks them in three dimensional space. The resulting representation is presented directly to applications as a multi-point skeletal model delivered in real-time. The device efficiently tracks humans and their natural movements by understanding the natural mechanics and capabilities of the human muscular-skeletal system. The device also uniquely recognizes individuals in order to allow multiple people to interact with the system via natural movements of their limbs and body as well as voice commands/responses.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: R. Stephen Polzin, Alex A. Kipman, Mark J. Finocchio, Ryan Michael Geiss, Kathryn Stone Perez, Kudo Tsunoda, Darren Alexander Bennett
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Publication number: 20170216718Abstract: A system recognizes human beings in their natural environment, without special sensing devices attached to the subjects, uniquely identifies them and tracks them in three dimensional space. The resulting representation is presented directly to applications as a multi-point skeletal model delivered in real-time. The device efficiently tracks humans and their natural movements by understanding the natural mechanics and capabilities of the human muscular-skeletal system. The device also uniquely recognizes individuals in order to allow multiple people to interact with the system via natural movements of their limbs and body as well as voice commands/responses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: R. STEPHEN POLZIN, ALEX A. KIPMAN, MARK J. FINOCCHIO, RYAN MICHAEL GEISS, KATHRYN STONE PEREZ, KUDO TSUNODA, DARREN ALEXANDER BENNETT
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Publication number: 20170150552Abstract: A heater, in particular a high-temperature heater, for example for domestic heating appliances, in which a layer that produces heat when a current flows through is provided on a carrier material as a heating element, wherein a first electrically conductive layer which is formed from a free-flowing, non-electrically conductive base material and carbon nano tubes dispersed therein is applied to the carrier material, wherein a protective layer is applied to this first layer and at least partly penetrates into the first layer as it is applied, or wherein a functional layer with carbon nano tubes dispersed therein is applied to the carrier material, and wherein the at least one layer or the functional layer makes contact with strip-like contact elements, and the layers applied to the carrier material or the functional layer are heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Harun Erismis, Michael Geiss, Dominik Nemec, Frank Jördens, Gerhard Schmidmayer, Philipp Schaller, Jürgen Salomon
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Patent number: 9656162Abstract: A system recognizes human beings in their natural environment, without special sensing devices attached to the subjects, uniquely identifies them and tracks them in three dimensional space. The resulting representation is presented directly to applications as a multi-point skeletal model delivered in real-time. The device efficiently tracks humans and their natural movements by understanding the natural mechanics and capabilities of the human muscular-skeletal system. The device also uniquely recognizes individuals in order to allow multiple people to interact with the system via natural movements of their limbs and body as well as voice commands/responses.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: R. Stephen Polzin, Alex A. Kipman, Mark J. Finocchio, Ryan Michael Geiss, Kathryn Stone Perez, Kudo Tsunoda, Darren Alexander Bennett
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Patent number: 9607213Abstract: A depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. The depth image may then be analyzed to determine whether the depth image includes a human target. For example, the depth image may include one or more targets including a human target and non-human targets. Each of the targets may be flood filled and compared to a pattern to determine whether the target may be a human target. If one or more of the targets in the depth image includes a human target, the human target may be scanned. A skeletal model of the human target may then be generated based on the scan.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Zsolt Mathe, Charles Claudius Marais, Ryan Michael Geiss
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Patent number: 9578691Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a heater, in particular a high-temperature heater and also a high-temperature heater, for example for domestic heating appliances, in which a layer that produces heat when a current flows through is provided on a carrier material (12) as a heating element (14), wherein a first electrically conductive layer (16) which is formed from a free-flowing, non-electrically conductive base material and carbon nano tubes dispersed therein is applied to the carrier material (12), wherein a protective layer (17) is applied to this first layer (16) and at least partly penetrates into the first layer (14) as it is applied, or wherein a functional layer (21) with carbon nano tubes dispersed therein is applied to the carrier material (12), and wherein the at least one layer (16, 17) or the functional layer (21) makes contact with strip-like contact elements (18), and the layers (16, 17) applied to the carrier material or the functional layer (21) are heated.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Harun Erismis, Michael Geiss, Dominik Nemec, Frank Jördens, Gerhard Schmidmayer, Philipp Schaller, Jürgen Salomon
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Patent number: 9182814Abstract: A depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. The depth image may include a human target that may have, for example, a portion thereof non-visible or occluded. For example, a user may be turned such that a body part may not be visible to the device, may have one or more body parts partially outside a field of view of the device, may have a body part or a portion of a body part behind another body part or object, or the like such that the human target associated with the user may also have a portion body part or a body part non-visible or occluded in the depth image. A position or location of the non-visible or occluded portion or body part of the human target associated with the user may then be estimated.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Alex A. Kipman, Kathryn Stone Perez, Mark J. Finocchio, Ryan Michael Geiss, Kudo Tsunoda
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Publication number: 20150262001Abstract: A depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. The depth image may then be analyzed to determine whether the depth image includes a human target. For example, the depth image may include one or more targets including a human target and non-human targets. Each of the targets may be flood filled and compared to a pattern to determine whether the target may be a human target. If one or more of the targets in the depth image includes a human target, the human target may be scanned. A skeletal model of the human target may then be generated based on the scan.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Zsolt Mathe, Charles Claudius Marais, Ryan Michael Geiss
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Patent number: 9007417Abstract: A depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. The depth image may then be analyzed to determine whether the depth image includes a human target. For example, the depth image may include one or more targets including a human target and non-human targets. Each of the targets may be flood filled and compared to a pattern to determine whether the target may be a human target. If one or more of the targets in the depth image includes a human target, the human target may be scanned. A skeletal model of the human target may then be generated based on the scan.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Zsolt Mathe, Charles Claudius Marais, Ryan Michael Geiss
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Patent number: 8988432Abstract: An image such as a depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. The image may then be processed. For example, the image may be downsampled, a shadow, noise, and/or a missing potion in the image may be determined, pixels in the image that may be outside a range defined by a capture device associated with the image may be determined, a portion of the image associated with a floor may be detected. Additionally, a target in the image may be determined and scanned. A refined image may then be rendered based on the processed image. The refined image may then be processed to, for example, track a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Zsolt Mathe, Charles Claudius Marais, Craig Peeper, Joe Bertolami, Ryan Michael Geiss