Patents by Inventor Michael Schindler

Michael Schindler 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).

  • Publication number: 20230290346
    Abstract: Techniques for ensuring content output to a user conforms to a quality of the user's speech, even when a speechlet or skill ignores the speech's quality, are described. When a system receives speech, the system determines an indicator of the speech's quality (e.g., whispered, shouted, fast, slow, etc.) and persists the indicator in memory. When the system receives output content from a speechlet or skill, the system checks whether the output content is in conformity with the speech quality indicator. If the content conforms to the speech quality indicator, the system may cause the content to be output to the user without further manipulation. But, if the content does not conform to the speech quality indicator, the system may manipulate the content to render it in conformity with the speech quality indicator and output the manipulated content to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Smith, Christopher Schindler, Karthik Ramakrishnan, Rohit Prasad, Michael George, Rafal Kuklinski
  • Publication number: 20230271791
    Abstract: A system for transferring parcels made in accordance with the present invention includes: a first conveyor for conveying a bulk flow of parcels; a second conveyor positioned adjacent to the first conveyor; a robot positioned adjacent to the first conveyor and the second conveyor; and a rejection member. The robot engages and transfers select parcels in the bulk flow of parcels on the first conveyor to the second conveyor. The rejection member is positioned as to receive parcels offloaded from the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor and directs such parcels out of the system. Parcels within the bulk flow of parcels with characteristics which make it difficult for one or more of the components of the system or downstream systems to handle or process can be directed to the rejection member by operation of the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor to reduce system processing delays and stoppages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Carl David Graston, Madhav Devidas Patil, Paul Receveur, Michael Schindler
  • Publication number: 20230255895
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing drug delivery systems are provided. The drug delivery systems may include a substrate coated with at least one polymer and at least one active compound. The substrate may include yarns, yarn precursors, threads, filaments, fibers, and/or other suitable substrates. The methods may include disposing a solution including a monomer and an active compound on the substrate. The methods may also include exposing the solution and the substrate to UV light to initiate polymerization of the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Textile-Based Delivery, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anderson, Jordan Schindler, Erik Scott Goebel, Nathan Jablonske, Sandy Wood, Michael Drzewinski, Justin Jed
  • Publication number: 20230241014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to MEK inhibitors for use in a method for the treatment of a coronavirus infection and/or the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 cytokine storm. Also provided are compositions comprising such inhibitors for use in the treatment of a corona virus infection, such as COVID-19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: ATRIVA THERAPEUTICS GMBH
    Inventors: Stephan LUDWIG, Oliver PLANZ, Helen Elisa HOFFMANN, Julia KOCH-HEIER, Michael SCHINDLER
  • Publication number: 20230213610
    Abstract: A detector for object authentication includes first and second illumination sources. The first illumination source projects an illumination pattern including a plurality of illumination features onto a surface of an object. The second illumination source projects an illuminating light beam onto the object. The detector also includes an image capture device for determining a first image including a plurality of reflection features generated by the surface of the object in response to the illumination pattern and for determining a second image including two dimensional information associated with the surface of the object generated in response to the illuminating light beam. The detector also includes an evaluation device for evaluating the first image and the second image, identifying a geometrical feature of the object, determining a material property of the object, and comparing the two dimensional information to data stored in a database for authentication of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Michael EBERSPACH, Thomas OHMER, Robert SEND, Christian LENNARTZ, Christopher HAHNE, Stefan HENGEN, Sebastian VALOUCH, Christoph LUNGENSCHMIED, Ingmar BRUDER, Wilfried HERMES, Celal Mohan OEGUEN, Christian Daniel SCHILDKNECHT, Peter SCHILLEN, Patrick SCHINDLER, Peter FEJES
  • Patent number: 11668828
    Abstract: A detector for determining a position of at least one object is provided. The detector includes an evaluation device adapted to select at least one reflection feature of a reflection image, wherein the evaluation device is configured for determining at least one longitudinal region of the selected reflection feature of the reflection image by evaluating a combined signal Q from the sensor signals, wherein the evaluation device is adapted to determine at least one displacement region in at least one reference image corresponding to the longitudinal region, wherein the evaluation device is adapted to match the selected reflection feature with at least one reference feature within the displacement region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBH
    Inventors: Patrick Schindler, Peter Schillen, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Ingmar Bruder, Heiko Hengen, Lars Diesselberg
  • Publication number: 20230084839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel agent for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of a coronavirus infection and/or a disease caused by said infection, a pharmaceutical composition containing said agent, and a method for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a coronavirus infection and/or a disease caused by said infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Schindler, Natalia Ruetalo Buschinger, Ramona Businger
  • Publication number: 20220213156
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new peptides the amino acid sequences of which are derived from HD-5, for use in the treatment and/or prevention of Herpesviridae infections, in particular for treating and/or preventing a Betaherpesviridae infection, such as a HCMV-infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jan Wehkamp, Michael Schindler, Rebecca Boeffert, Ramona Businger, Dirk Ehmann
  • Publication number: 20220153816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cytotoxic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a viral infection which is configured for the selective binding to a membrane receptor of virus-infected T lymphocytes, a pharmaceutical composition containing said cytotoxic agent, the use of the cytotoxic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of viral infections, a method of finding cytotoxic agents, the use of a membrane receptor of virus-infected T lymphocytes which is overexpressed in comparison to non-infected T lymphocytes for the diagnosis of a viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Eberhard Karls Universitaet Tuebingen Medizinische Fakultaet
    Inventors: Michael Schindler, Marius Codrea, Sven Nahnsen, Herwig Koppensteiner, Gundram JUNG, Martin HOFMANN
  • Patent number: 11267421
    Abstract: A circuit arrangement for deactivating an occupant protection device is indicated, comprising a first switch having a first ohmic resistor connected in series with the first switch. The first ohmic resistor together with the first switch and a second ohmic resistor lying parallel to both form a first parallel connection. The circuit arrangement includes a second switch having a third ohmic resistor connected in series with the second switch. The third ohmic resistor together with the second switch and a fourth ohmic resistor lying parallel to both form a second parallel connection, the first parallel connection and the second parallel connection are connected in series with one another. A resistance value of the first ohmic resistor is greater than the resistance value of the third ohmic resistor, and a resistance value of the second ohmic resistor is greater than the resistance value of the first ohmic resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Hubert Melzl, Michael Schindler
  • Patent number: 11208469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cytotoxic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a viral infection which is configured for the selective binding to a membrane receptor of virus-infected T lymphocytes, a pharmaceutical composition containing said cytotoxic agent, the use of the cytotoxic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of viral infections, a method of finding cytotoxic agents, the use of a membrane receptor of virus-infected T lymphocytes which is overexpressed in comparison to non-infected T lymphocytes for the diagnosis of a viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAET TUEBINGEN MEDIZINISCHE FAKULTAET
    Inventors: Michael Schindler, Marius Codrea, Sven Nahnsen, Herwig Koppensteiner, Gundram Jung, Martin Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20210009461
    Abstract: Described is a process for the refinement of a quartz powder, comprising the step of separating microparticles of refractory minerals, in particular minerals containing rare earth metal compounds, from the quartz powder by an elutriation step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: Heraeus Quarzglas GmbH & Co. KG, Heraeus Conamic UK Limited
    Inventors: Ian George Sayce, Michael Schindler, Fabian Schildt, Eduard Visnow
  • Publication number: 20200269792
    Abstract: A circuit arrangement for deactivating an occupant protection device is indicated, comprising a first switch having a first ohmic resistor connected in series with the first switch. The first ohmic resistor together with the first switch and a second ohmic resistor lying parallel to both form a first parallel connection. The circuit arrangement includes a second switch having a third ohmic resistor connected in series with the second switch. The third ohmic resistor together with the second switch and a fourth ohmic resistor lying parallel to both form a second parallel connection, the first parallel connection and the second parallel connection are connected in series with one another. A resistance value of the first ohmic resistor is greater than the resistance value of the third ohmic resistor, and a resistance value of the second ohmic resistor is greater than the resistance value of the first ohmic resistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Hubert Melzl, Michael Schindler
  • Publication number: 20190077848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cytotoxic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a viral infection which is configured for the selective binding to a membrane receptor of virus-infected T lymphocytes, a pharmaceutical composition containing said cytotoxic agent, the use of the cytotoxic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of viral infections, a method of finding cytotoxic agents, the use of a membrane receptor of virus-infected T lymphocytes which is overexpressed in comparison to non-infected T lymphocytes for the diagnosis of a viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Eberhard Karls Universitaet Tuebingen Medizinische Fakultaet
    Inventors: Michael Schindler, Marius Codrea, Sven Nahnsen, Herwig Koppensteiner
  • Patent number: 9776194
    Abstract: A method of separating heavy mineral particles, such as zircon, monazites, xenotime etc., from a sample of quartz crystal powder, comprises the steps of: a. conditioning the quartz powder suspected of containing heavy mineral particles as an aqueous pulp using a froth-flotation agent; b. subjecting the conditioned pulp to froth flotation to obtain a tailing; c. combining the tailing with an aqueous solution having a density greater than that of quartz and less than that of a heavy mineral which it is desired to separate; and d. centrifuging the combination. The separated heavy mineral crystals can then be characterized using a micro-analysis technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Heraeus Quartz UK Limited
    Inventor: Michael Schindler
  • Patent number: 9650192
    Abstract: A method of constructing a carrier for bottles (such as two or four craft beer bottles), wherein the layout fits through a digital printer, is disclosed. A flat of beverage board is printed upon (on one side or both, though all exterior surfaces are derived from one side of the board) with individualized and/or short-run graphics. The flat is die-cut and folded into a square or rectangle closed by a tab that is glued on the back of one of side panels, and bottom flaps are folded and glued into place. A riser extends up from each of a pair of opposite sides to support a handle flap, and the handle flaps are glued together across the top of the rectangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Zoxxbox, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Schindler
  • Publication number: 20160236840
    Abstract: A method of constructing a carrier for bottles (such as two or four craft beer bottles), wherein the layout fits through a digital printer, is disclosed. A flat of beverage board is printed upon (on one side or both, though all exterior surfaces are derived from one side of the board) with individualized and/or short-run graphics. The flat is die-cut and folded into a square or rectangle closed by a tab that is glued on the back of one of side panels, and bottom flaps are folded and glued into place. A riser extends up from each of a pair of opposite sides to support a handle flap, and the handle flaps are glued together across the top of the rectangle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Zoxxbox, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Schindler
  • Publication number: 20160051993
    Abstract: A method of separating heavy mineral particles, such as zircon, monazites, xeno time etc., from a sample of quartz crystal powder, comprises the steps of: a. conditioning the quartz powder suspected of containing heavy mineral particles as an aqueous pulp using a froth-flotation agent; b. subjecting the conditioned pulp to froth flotation to obtain a tailing; c. combining the tailing with an aqueous solution having a density greater than that of quartz and less than that of a heavy mineral which it is desired to separate; and d. centrifuging the combination. The separated heavy mineral crystals can then be characterised using a micro-analysis technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Schindler
  • Publication number: 20140135219
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the ALS inhibitor herbicides for controlling unwanted vegetation in ALS inhibitor herbicide tolerant Brassica plants, more especially, the present invention relates to the use of ALS inhibitor herbicides for control of unwanted vegetation in Brassica growing areas which Brassica plants comprise non-transgenic mutations of their endogenous acetolactate synthase (ALS) genes I and III.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Ruediger Hain, MIchael Schindler, Katharina Wölfel, Ulrich Ebbinghaus-Kintscher, Arnd Voerste, Olga Malsam, Peter Lösel, Ulrich Görgens
  • Publication number: 20140113824
    Abstract: Bicyclic (thio)carbonylamidines of the formula (I) in which Q, B, Y, R1 and A are as defined in the description their preparation and their use for controlling plant pests and pests encountered in veterinary medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Jeschke, Michael Schindler, Katharina Wölfel, Ulrich Ebbinghaus-Kintscher, Arnd Voerste, Olga Malsam, Peter Losel, Ulrich Görgens