Patents by Inventor Michael Schmidt

Michael 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: 12646207
    Abstract: A device for determining object data in relation to an object in the environment of at least one image camera is described. The device is configured to determine a camera-based feature tensor on the basis of at least one image from the image camera for a first point in time by means of a neural encoder network. Furthermore, the device is configured to transform and/or project the camera-based feature tensor from an image plane of the image onto a grid plane of an environment grid of the environment of the image camera in order to determine a transformed feature tensor. The device is furthermore configured to determine object data in relation to the object in the environment of the image camera on the basis of the transformed feature tensor by means of a neural evaluation network, the object data comprising one or more predicted properties of the object at a point in time succeeding the first point in time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Barbara Hilsenbeck, Alexander Lehner, Alvaro Marcos-Ramiro, Johannes Niedermayer, Mohammad-Ali Nikouei Mahani, Michael Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20260112149
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to enabling active learning for object classification by an automotive vision system configured to perform visual perception tasks, based on which a vehicle is configured to perform at least one driving automation system feature. The automotive vision system determines one or more 3D bounding boxes and a corresponding object class within three-dimensional sets of automotive sensor data, which including at least one automotive camera frame, i.e. two-dimensional data, while a secondary vision system determines one or more 2D bounding box vectors for each automotive camera frame. Based at least on the one or more 2D bounding box vectors, a frame score is calculated for each automotive camera frame. Then, one or more automotive camera frames are provided to an oracle based on the corresponding frame scores. The oracle returns annotated camera frames, which may then be used to retrain the automotive vision system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Philipp BAUERSCHMIDT, Michael SCHMIDT, Tim SLOOTEN
  • Publication number: 20260097810
    Abstract: A power machine includes a frame, a plurality of wheels, a steering actuator, a hub, a link and a bell crank. The plurality of wheels are in contact with a ground surface that serves as a horizontal reference. The steering actuator is mounted on the frame and is configured for substantially vertical extension and retraction. The hub includes a stationary portion and a rotatable portion, wherein one of the plurality of wheels is mounted on the rotatable portion to pivot about a first axis. The link has a first end pivotally connected to the rotatable portion of the hub. The bell crank comprises first, second and third pivot joints. The first pivot joint is attached to an end of the steering actuator, the second pivot joint is attached to the stationary portion of the hub, and the third pivot joint is attached to a second end of the link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Brent C. Durkin, Shane C. Wagner, Andrew Hoffman, William Jacobson, Kenneth L. Dieter
  • Patent number: 12590440
    Abstract: A power machine can include operator input devices and a control system configured to command movement of actuators based on operator inputs received from the operator input devices. Movement of one or more of the actuators can be commanded based on input at one or more of the operator input devices and a response curve selected from a plurality of different response curves. Movement of one or more of the actuators can be based on a selected control mode for the power machine that corresponds to a selected control-function mapping of the operator input devices to the one or more actuators. A lift arm can be variously controlled to execute automatic or other operations. An excavator can be operated in a sustained-speed travel mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hoaby, Michael Schmidt, Sawyer Hanson, Thomas Sagaser, Daniel J. Krieger
  • Patent number: 12584293
    Abstract: A power machine can include operator input devices and a control system configured to command movement of actuators based on operator inputs received from the operator input devices. Movement of one or more of the actuators can be commanded based on input at one or more of the operator input devices and a response curve selected from a plurality of different response curves. Movement of one or more of the actuators can be based on a selected control mode for the power machine that corresponds to a selected control-function mapping of the operator input devices to the one or more actuators. A lift arm can be variously controlled to execute automatic or other operations. An excavator can be operated in a sustained-speed travel mode. Actuation of a bucket or other implement can be implemented based on signals from a material sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hoaby, Michael Schmidt, Sawyer Hanson, Thomas Sagaser, Daniel J. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20260035706
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides surprisingly useful fusion polypeptides including an immunomodulatory moiety and a metal-hydroxide binding moiety, as well as various related technologies, including methods of making and of using such fusion polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Michael SCHMIDT, Grigorios ZARBIS-PAPASTOITSIS, Karl Dane WITTRUP, Darrell IRVINE
  • Patent number: 12515753
    Abstract: An adapter for a bike mount including a coupling plate, a first adapter section coupled to the coupling plate, and a second adapter section coupled to the coupling plate. The first adapter section is configured to receive a first bike axle. The second adapter section is configured to receive a second bike axle different than the first bike axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: David Ardmar, Parke Pleasants, Michael Schmidt, Philip Hazeltine, Daniel Karlsson, Mark Thibadeau, Eric Hassett
  • Publication number: 20260001134
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for additive manufacturing of a component are described. At least one powder (P2) is provided. A plurality of component layers (B1, B2, B3) of the component to be manufactured are produced, wherein at least one powder fraction (A3) of the at least one powder (P2) is deposited to produce a component layer (B3) by electrostatically charging the powder fraction (A3), electrostatically charging a deposition unit (7) at least in some regions and picking up the electrostatically charged powder fractions (A3) by means of the deposition unit (7), which is electrostatically charged at least in some regions, and transferring it to a deposition surface (F). Various powder fractions (A3) to be deposited to produce the component layers (B1, B2, B3) are electrostatically charged with different polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Sebastian-Paul KOPP, Björn DÜSENBERG, Andreas BÜCK, Michael SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20250366872
    Abstract: An orthopedic instrument system includes a first cutting guide. The first cutting guide includes a base portion having an opening, an extension extending from the base portion having a cannulated opening in fluid communication with the opening of the base portion, and an actuator configured to occupy at least a portion of the opening of the base when in an actuated position within the cannulated opening. The system also includes a cutting insert configured to be received within the opening. The insert includes at least one depression, wherein the at least one depression comprises a volume which, when positioned within the opening, is common with at least a portion of the volume of the opening occupied by the actuator when in the actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Charles MCMAHAN, Michael SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20250367470
    Abstract: A radiotherapy source includes a base and radioactive atoms of one or more isotopes, which are attached to the base. The radioactive atoms have a radon release rate of at least 0.5 micro-Curie (?Ci) per centimeter length, and emit beta radiation achieving at 2 millimeters from the base an asymptotic dose of at least 10 Gy. Additionally, the ratio between the beta radiation asymptotic dose at a distance of 2 millimeters from the device to the radon release rate, is greater than 15 Gy/(microcurie/cm).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Inventors: Lior Arazi, Robert B Den, Michael Schmidt, Ofer Magen, Itzhak Kelson, Amnon Gat
  • Publication number: 20250359901
    Abstract: An alignment system having an alignment instrument with a lateral portion having an upper portion and lower portion, and a medial portion releasably couplable with the lateral portion and includes a distal portion and a medial portion. The distal portion and the medial portion are couplable with first and second bones and actuatable to apply compression between the bones. The alignment instrument includes a retention member couplable with the upper portion of the lateral portion of the alignment instrument and configured to engage with a third bone of the patient. A surgical method including the steps of coupling the retention member; coupling the lateral portion with the retention member; coupling the medial portion with the lateral portion; coupling the distal aspect of the medial portion; coupling the proximal aspect of the medial portion; applying compression between the second and third bones; and applying fixation across the second and third bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael SCHMIDT, Garrett Jeffrey LIPKER, Lucas Charles MCMAHAN, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW, Dimitri PROTOPSALTIS
  • Publication number: 20250359876
    Abstract: An instrument system includes a first cut guide and an actuation instrument. The actuation instrument includes an upper portion having a handle and a first cannulation, and a lower portion releasably couplable with the upper portion. The lower portion includes a shaft, a second cannulation, wherein the second cannulation is coaxial and in fluid communication with the first cannulation, and a paddle configured to abut a resected surface of a first bone. The instrument system also includes a compression mechanism releasably couplable with the lower portion, the compression assembly couplable with the first bone and a second bone The compression assembly includes an actuator configured to bias at least one of the first bone and the second bone toward the other of the first bone and the second bone. A method for using the instrument system is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Michael SCHMIDT, Garrett Jeffrey LIPKER, Lucas Charles MCMAHAN, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW, Benjamin MAJORS, Jason Allan EDIE
  • Publication number: 20250352223
    Abstract: An implant having a first end opposite a shaft from a second end, where the first end, the second end, and the shaft are all integral. The first end includes an opening in an end portion that extends along a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with the cannulations of the shaft and the second end. The second end includes a dynamic feature that is actuatable between two positions. The implant also includes an actuator extending from the first opening, along the cannulation of the shaft and into the cannulation of the second end. Manipulation of the actuator can bias the dynamic feature from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Stormy HEGG, Elliott ISCHE, Steven SAID, Michael SCHMIDT, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Kaitlin KARAS
  • Publication number: 20250339572
    Abstract: A method of generating an emulsion for treating a patient. The method includes generating a water-based solution carrying an agent which turns into a hydrogel by addition of calcium ions. Radium radionuclides are added to the water-based solution in a concentration sufficient for radiotherapy. After adding the radium to the water-based solution, the water-based solution is mixed with an emulsifier and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Vered Domankevich, Michael Schmidt, Itzhak Kelson, Lior Arazi, Ronen Segal, Amnon Gat, Dor Levy
  • Publication number: 20250341233
    Abstract: Needle cage for guiding needle rollers of a needle roller bearing arrangement of a planet gear of a planetary transmission on a planet gear carrier, the needle cage having a flange, wherein the needle cage is embodied in such a way that a thrust washer can be arranged on the needle cage radially on the outside; and planetary transmission having a planet gear mounted on a planet gear carrier, a needle cage for guiding needle rollers of a needle roller bearing arrangement of the planet gear, wherein a region between the planet gear carrier and the needle cage is free of thrust washers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Applicant: WITTENSTEIN SE
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Franziska Lux
  • Publication number: 20250339495
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides surprisingly useful fusion polypeptides including an immunomodulatory moiety and a metal-hydroxide binding moiety, as well as various related technologies, including methods of making and of using such fusion polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Michael SCHMIDT, Grigorios ZARBIS-PAPASTOITSIS
  • Patent number: 12459349
    Abstract: A drivetrain assembly of a power machine can include a motor sub-assembly. The motor sub-assembly can include a bearing carrier, a reduction assembly, and an electric motor. The bearing carrier can be configured to be fixedly attached at an outboard side to a first lateral side of a frame of the power machine to operably transmit rotational power to at least one tractive element of the power machine. An outboard side of the reduction assembly can be fixedly attached to an inboard side of the bearing carrier. An inboard side of the electric motor can be fixedly attached to the outboard side of the reduction assembly and the electric motor can be configured to operably transmit the rotational power to the bearing carrier via the reduction assembly. At least part of the electric motor can laterally overlap with the bearing carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Brent Durkin
  • Publication number: 20250334348
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for a thermal management module in a motor vehicle is provided, containing numerous plates, a first flow path for a coolant, a second flow path for a refrigerant, and a reservoir for separating gaseous and liquid portions of the refrigerant and/or collecting and storing the refrigerant, wherein the plates are stacked or adjacent to one another such that channels are formed between adjacent plates, wherein a first part of the channels belongs to the first flow path, wherein a second part of the channels belongs to the second flow path, wherein the second flow path has a first section for heating and condensing the vaporized refrigerant, wherein the second flow path has a second section for supercooling the condensed refrigerant. The refrigerant flows from the first section into the second section through the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Dominik Behnert, Gustavo Fuga Santos
  • Publication number: 20250333088
    Abstract: A coupling device, including: an inner shaft; a claw assembly pivotably coupled to the inner shaft; and an outer cap movably coupled to the inner shaft. The outer cap is movable between a proximal position and a distal position. When the outer cap is in the proximal position, the claw assembly is in a first state, and when the outer cap is in the distal position, the claw assembly is in a second state. When the claw assembly is in the first state, the claw assembly is configured to receive a first material within the claw assembly to couple the first material to the coupling device, and when the claw assembly is in the second state, the claw assembly and a distal surface of the outer cap are configured to receive a second material therebetween to couple the second material to the coupling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicant: ORLANDO HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Glen Olson, Anthony Michael Mango, Michael Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12454695
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides surprisingly useful fusion polypeptides including an immunomodulatory moiety and a metal-hydroxide binding moiety, as well as various related technologies, including methods of making and of using such fusion polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Assignee: Ankyra Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Grigorios Zarbis-Papastoitsis, Karl Dane Wittrup, Darrell Irvine