Patents by Inventor Norbert Schmitz
Norbert Schmitz 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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Patent number: 10443555Abstract: Embodiments relate to a valve arrangement for a fuel injection system, including a valve disc that has a valve opening. A deformable valve sheet that is movable in a movement direction is provided to open and close the valve opening, and a valve shaft of a movement-activation arrangement, provided to activate the movement of the valve sheet, is secured to the valve sheet. The embodiments also relate to a high-pressure pump which includes the valve arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: CPT Group GmbHInventors: Norbert Schmitz, Michael Mauer, Heiko Zabich
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Publication number: 20170276111Abstract: Embodiments relate to a valve arrangement for a fuel injection system, including a valve disc that has a valve opening. A deformable valve sheet that is movable in a movement direction is provided to open and close the valve opening, and a valve shaft of a movement-activation arrangement, provided to activate the movement of the valve sheet, is secured to the valve sheet. The embodiments also relate to a high-pressure pump which includes the valve arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Norbert Schmitz, Michael Mauer, Heiko Zabich
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Patent number: 9714472Abstract: A gas diffusion electrode is described, especially for use in chloralkali electrolysis, said gas diffusion electrode having finely divided components on the liquid side. The electrode is notable for a low perviosity to gases and a lower operating voltage.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AGInventors: Andreas Bulan, Jürgen Kintrup, Norbert Schmitz, Alexander Karpenko, Jens Aβmann
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Patent number: 9243337Abstract: A multilayer oxygen consuming electrode having a side facing the oxygen-containing gas and a side facing the alkaline electrolyte, wherein the electrode includes at least one support, and at least two layers containing a catalyst and a hydrophobic material, wherein the outermost layer facing the gas side has a lower proportion of catalyst than the outermost layer facing the electrode side and wherein the proportion of hydrophobic material is not more than 8% by weight based on the total amount of the catalyst the hydrophobic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Covestro Duetschland AGInventors: Thomas Turek, Imad Moussallem, Andreas Bulan, Norbert Schmitz, Peter Weuta
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Publication number: 20140240218Abstract: The invention extends to a tracking device for tracking a position of a moving object such as a human head or eyes, the device comprising a camera, a radiation source radiating electro-magnetic radiation, and a processor for calculating variables indicative of the position of an object relative to the camera, wherein the camera is adapted to capture images using illumination provided by the radiation source, wherein the radiation source comprises a source of infrared radiation and the camera comprises a monocular image input. Further aspects of the invention relate to an associated method for tracking a moving object; to quickly sorting a set of competing models of the users head; the use of threshold conversion to distinguish characteristics of captured images, and controlling the output of a three dimensional display in dependence on the tracked position of a user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: François Scalais, Emmanuel Fradier, Didier Stricker, Norbert Schmitz
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Patent number: 8492303Abstract: The invention describes an electrode and an electrode coating which are based on a catalyst containing finely divided carbon modifications and noble metal (oxide)s.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Andreas Bulan, Norbert Schmitz
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Publication number: 20130078536Abstract: A gas diffusion electrode is described, especially for use in chloralkali electrolysis, said gas diffusion electrode having finely divided components on the liquid side. The electrode is notable for a low perviosity to gases and a lower operating voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbHInventors: Andreas Bulan, Jürgen Kintrup, Norbert Schmitz, Alexander Karpenko, Jens Aßmann
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Publication number: 20120052402Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer oxygen-consuming electrode having a side facing the oxygen-containing gas and a side facing the alkaline electrolyte, wherein the electrode includes at least one support, and at least two layers comprising a catalyst and a hydrophobic material, wherein the outermost layer facing the gas side has a lower proportion of catalyst than the outermost layer facing the electrolyte side and wherein the proportion of hydrophobic material is not more than 8% by weight based on the total amount of the catalyst and the hydrophobic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Thomas Turek, Imad Moussallem, Andreas Bulan, Norbert Schmitz, Peter Weuta
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Publication number: 20110024289Abstract: The invention describes an electrode and an electrode coating which are based on a catalyst containing finely divided carbon modifications and noble metal (oxide)s.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Andreas Bulan, Norbert Schmitz
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Patent number: 7578913Abstract: The invention relates to a probe (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for the measurement of the oxygen activity of metal melts, in particular steel melts, comprising a reference substance (2) of known oxygen activity in electrically conducting contact (3) with a measuring device; and comprising a solid electrolyte predominantly oxygen ion conducting and negligibly electron conducting at high temperatures and separating the reference substance (2) from the metal melt and having an entry surface (4) for oxygen ions which is in contact with the metal melt, wherein the entry surface (4) of the probe ready for operation is covered by a functional foil arrangement (10,20) in close contact to the entry surface (4).Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Specialty Minerals (Michigan) Inc.Inventors: Wilhelm Merkens, Norbert Schmitz
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Patent number: 7194241Abstract: An exemplary antenna switching circuit comprises first, second, third and fourth switches. The first switch is activated by a first control signal for establishing a connection between a first transmit port and an antenna; the second switch is activated by a second control signal for establishing a connection between a second transmit port and the antenna; the third switch is activated by a third control signal for establishing a connection between a first receive port and the antenna; and the fourth switch is activated by the third control signal for establishing a connection between a second receive port and the antenna. With this arrangement, the first receive port and the second receive port are simultaneously connected to the antenna when the third switch and the fourth switch are activated by the third control signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Norbert A. Schmitz, Mark N. Ayvazian, Philip H. Thompson, Edward F. Lawrence, Darryl E. Evans, David M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20060096861Abstract: The invention relates to a probe (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for the measurement of the oxygen activity of metal melts, in particular steel melts, comprising a reference substance (2) of known oxygen activity in electrically conducting contact (3) with a measuring device; and comprising a solid electrolyte predominantly oxygen ion conducting and negligibly electron conducting at high temperatures and separating the reference substance (2) from the metal melt and having an entry surface (4) for oxygen ions which is in contact with the metal melt, wherein the entry surface (4) of the probe ready for operation is covered by a functional foil arrangement (10,20) in close contact to the entry surface (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2003Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Wilhelm Merkens, Norbert Schmitz
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Patent number: 7030515Abstract: A single-pole multiple-throw RF switch includes first and second FET arrangements, each having a gate and a controlled current path (CCP). One end of the CCP of each FET is connected to a common port by way of an arrangement which blocks DC flow between the FETs, but allows RF flow. Bias is applied to the gates of the FETs to enable RF flow through the CCP of a selected one and not through the others. One version uses a single bias source and cross-coupled resistors, and another version uses plural bias sources switched to the various FETs.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: M/A-COM, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Struble, Norbert A. Schmitz
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Publication number: 20050227641Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting radio frequency transmit power levels produced by a power amplifier of a wireless device is described. In one exemplary apparatus implementation, the apparatus includes a power amplifier, an antenna switch and a power amplifier detector. The power amplifier is configured to amplify a transmit signal at a desired power level. An antenna switch, is located between the power amplifier and an antenna, and is configured to switch the antenna from a receive mode to a transmit mode and vice versa. A power amplifier detector is connected to the antenna switch. The power amplifier detector is configured to receive a leakage signal from the antenna switch as a basis to detect the power level of the transmit signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: M/A-Com, Inc.Inventor: Norbert Schmitz
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Publication number: 20050227643Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting radio frequency transmit power levels produced by a power amplifier of a wireless device is described. In one exemplary apparatus implementation, the apparatus includes a power amplifier, an antenna switch and a power amplifier detector. The power amplifier is configured to amplify a transmit signal at a desired power level. An antenna switch, is located between the power amplifier and an antenna, and is configured to switch the antenna from a receive mode to a transmit mode and vice versa. A power amplifier detector is connected to the antenna switch. The power amplifier detector is configured to receive a leakage signal from the antenna switch as a basis to detect the power level of the transmit signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: M/A-Com, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Brindle, Norbert Schmitz, Christopher Weigand
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Publication number: 20050124301Abstract: An exemplary antenna switching circuit comprises first, second, third and fourth switches. The first switch is activated by a first control signal for establishing a connection between a first transmit port and an antenna; the second switch is activated by a second control signal for establishing a connection between a second transmit port and the antenna; the third switch is activated by a third control signal for establishing a connection between a first receive port and the antenna; and the fourth switch is activated by the third control signal for establishing a connection between a second receive port and the antenna. With this arrangement, the first receive port and the second receive port are simultaneously connected to the antenna when the third switch and the fourth switch are activated by the third control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Norbert Schmitz, Mark Ayvazian, Philip Thompson, Edward Lawrence, Darryl Evans, David Johnson
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Patent number: 6903447Abstract: An integrated circuit package houses and connects to a die to form an integrated circuit with internal matching. The package comprises a lead frame comprising at least one transmission line, a die paddle, and at least one input lead and at least one output lead. Bond wires connect select locations along the at least one transmission line to ground through impedance matching circuit components located within the integrated circuit to provide an impedance matching network associated with at least one of the output leads. The package may also substantially encapsulate the lead frame, while exposing the die paddle and the input/output leads.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: M/A-Com, Inc.Inventors: Norbert A. Schmitz, Richard J. Giacchino, Wayne M. Struble
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Patent number: 6828658Abstract: An integrated circuit package houses and connects to a die to form an integrated circuit with internal matching. The package comprises a lead frame comprising at least one transmission line, a die paddle, and at least one input lead and at least one output lead. Bond wires connect select locations along the at least one transmission line to ground through impedance matching circuit components located within the integrated circuit to provide an impedance matching network associated with at least one of the output leads. A plastic mold compound substantially encases the lead frame, while exposing the die paddle and the input/output leads. Incorporating the transmission line into the lead-frame avoids having to place the matching network outside of the integrated circuit package. That is, etching the lead frame to provide the transmission line, and placing components (e.g., capacitors, inductors, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: M/A-Com, Inc.Inventors: Norbert A. Schmitz, Richard J. Giacchino, Wayne Struble
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Publication number: 20040235549Abstract: A single-pole multiple-throw RF switch includes first and second FET arrangements, each having a gate and a controlled current path (CCP). One end of the CCP of each FET is connected to a common port by way of an arrangement which blocks DC flow between the FETs, but allows RF flow. Bias is applied to the gates of the FETs to enable RF flow through the CCP of a selected one and not through the others. One version uses a single bias source and cross-coupled resistors, and another version uses plural bias sources switched to the various FETs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Wayne Struble, Norbert A. Schmitz
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Publication number: 20040026766Abstract: An integrated circuit package houses and connects to a die to form an integrated circuit with internal matching. The package comprises a lead frame comprising at least one transmission line, a die paddle, and at least one input lead and at least one output lead. Bond wires connect select locations along the at least one transmission line to ground through impedance matching circuit components located within the integrated circuit to provide an impedance matching network associated with at least one of the output leads. The package may also substantially encapsulate the lead frame, while exposing the die paddle and the input/output leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Norbert A. Schmitz, Richard J. Giacchino, Wayne M. Struble