Patents by Inventor Patrick Meyer
Patrick Meyer 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: 20250244176Abstract: A thermal imaging camera includes a housing, a front bracket, an infrared assembly for detecting infrared radiation, and a visual assembly for receiving visual radiation. The infrared assembly and the visual assembly are disposed substantially within the housing. The camera further includes at least one cooling element for cooling at least the infrared assembly. The camera also includes a positioning device configured to position the visual assembly to the infrared assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2024Publication date: July 31, 2025Inventors: Axel Rumberg, Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer, Tim Saup
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Publication number: 20250211705Abstract: A thermal imaging camera includes a housing, an infrared assembly for detecting infrared radiation, and a visual assembly for receiving visual radiation. The infrared assembly and the visual assembly are disposed substantially within the housing. The camera further includes at least one cooling element for cooling at least the infrared assembly. The thermal imaging camera also includes a sensor mount configured to connect the infrared assembly to the cooling element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2024Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Axel Rumberg, Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer, Tim Saup
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Publication number: 20250200704Abstract: A process for applying a method for increasing a resolution of an image of a thermal imaging camera includes (i) providing image data, wherein the image data comprises a defined number of images, wherein the images are regular camera images and/or thermal images, and wherein the image data is captured by the thermal imaging camera, (ii) analyzing a contrast in the image data, and (iii) initiating the application of the method for increasing the resolution as a function of a result of the analysis of the contrast in the image data. A computer program, a device, and a storage medium for this purpose is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Inventors: Nicole Ventsch, Andreas Frischen, Axel Rumberg, Ina Sophie Boettcher, Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer
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Publication number: 20250200713Abstract: A method for providing a thermal image of a thermal imaging camera with an increased resolution, includes (i) initiating a vibration by a vibratory motor of the thermal imaging camera to provide movement during capturing of image data by the thermal imaging camera, (ii) initiating the capturing of image data by the thermal imaging camera during the vibration, wherein the image data comprises at least two thermal images, and (iii) determining the thermal image based on a method for increasing a resolution of the thermal image. A computer program, a device, and a storage medium for this purpose is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Inventors: Nicole Ventsch, Andreas Frischen, Axel Rumberg, Ina Sophie Boettcher, Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer
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Publication number: 20250182252Abstract: A method for reducing noise in image data includes (i) providing image data, wherein the image data comprises at least one thermal image, wherein the image data results from a detection of at least one sensor, (ii) determining a temperature difference represented in the at least one thermal image based on an analysis of temperature data of the at least one thermal image, (iii) determining a number of averages for an evaluation of further image data based on the determined temperature difference, wherein the number of averages specifies how many thermal images are averaged for the evaluation of the further image data, wherein the further image data results from a further detection of the at least one sensor, and (iv) reducing the noise in the further image data by the evaluation with the determined number of averages. An associated computer program, a device, and a storage medium are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2024Publication date: June 5, 2025Inventors: Axel Rumberg, Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer, Tim Saup
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Patent number: 12274252Abstract: An ice fishing reel support and covering system includes a sleeve having a perimeter wall including an upper edge and a lower edge. The sleeve is positionable in and forms a liner for the ice fishing hole. A reel mount is attached to and positioned in the sleeve. The reel mount is configured receives a fishing reel. The reel mount is adjustable to a first position wherein the reel mount and the fishing reel are each positioned below a plane of the upper edge and within an interior of the sleeve, or to a second position wherein the reel mount extends above the plane of the upper edge to position the fishing reel above the interior of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Inventor: Scott Patrick Meyers
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Publication number: 20240180134Abstract: An ice fishing reel support and covering system includes a sleeve having a perimeter wall including an upper edge and a lower edge. The sleeve is positionable in and forms a liner for the ice fishing hole. A reel mount is attached to and positioned in the sleeve. The reel mount is configured receives a fishing reel. The reel mount is adjustable to a first position wherein the reel mount and the fishing reel are each positioned below a plane of the upper edge and within an interior of the sleeve, or to a second position wherein the reel mount extends above the plane of the upper edge to position the fishing reel above the interior of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventor: Scott Patrick Meyers
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Publication number: 20240009582Abstract: A gyroscope includes a frame that surrounds a wheel and a weight that is connected to the wheel. A pair of wheel axles extend from the wheel and connect the wheel to the frame so that the wheel may rotate with respect to the frame. The frame also includes end pivot frames that provide a mounting point for end pivots to be removably attached to the frame. A zip cord may interact with a starting gear on one of the wheel axles to cause rotation of the wheel with respect to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Tedco Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Patrick Meyer, Ralph Meyer
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Patent number: 11867561Abstract: A method for operating a thermal imaging camera includes measuring two-dimensional temperature information including a thermal image of a setting using an infrared detector array of the thermal imaging camera, the infrared detector array including a plurality of pixels sensitive to infrared radiation. At least one of ambient humidity information and ambient air temperature information is provided. An evaluation device is used to calculate two-dimensional information about a mold formation risk. The method includes generating a mold risk map of the setting using a mold growth model and using the calculated two-dimensional temperature information, and the provided at least one of ambient humidity information and ambient air temperature information.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer, Axel Rumberg, Mike Uhlig
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Patent number: 11539889Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the noise optimization of a camera, in particular a handheld thermal imaging camera. Images are captured by means of the camera in at least one method step; at least one movement characteristic variable is detected by means of at least one sensor unit of the camera in at least one method step; and image data of captured images is averaged by means of a computing unit of the camera in at least one method step. At least a number of images to be averaged are determined by means of the computing unit of the camera at least on the basis of an intensity of the detected movement characteristic variable, in particular a change rate, in at least one method step.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael Frank, Daniel Marquardt, Axel Rumberg, Mike Uhlig, Patrick Meyer, Tatiana Babkina
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Publication number: 20220003608Abstract: A method for operating a thermal imaging camera includes measuring two-dimensional temperature information including a thermal image of a setting using an infrared detector array of the thermal imaging camera, the infrared detector array including a plurality of pixels sensitive to infrared radiation. At least one of ambient humidity information and ambient air temperature information is provided. An evaluation device is used to calculate two-dimensional information about a mold formation risk. The method includes generating a mold risk map of the setting using a mold growth model and using the calculated two-dimensional temperature information, and the provided at least one of ambient humidity information and ambient air temperature information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Michael Frank, Patrick Meyer, Axel Rumberg, Mike Uhlig
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Publication number: 20200045231Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the noise optimization of a camera, in particular a handheld thermal imaging camera. Images are captured by means of the camera in at least one method step; at least one movement characteristic variable is detected by means of at least one sensor unit of the camera in at least one method step; and image data of captured images is averaged by means of a computing unit of the camera in at least one method step. At least a number of images to be averaged are determined by means of the computing unit of the camera at least on the basis of an intensity of the detected movement characteristic variable, in particular a change rate, in at least one method step.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Michael Frank, Daniel Marquardt, Axel Rumberg, Mike Uhlig, Patrick Meyer, Tatiana Babkina
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Publication number: 20190328126Abstract: A multipurpose table may include an inner recessed area having a floor, a ledge around at least a portion of the perimeter of the table, and one or more rails between the floor and the ledge. The floor may be adjustable between various heights. A plurality of table covers may rest on the rails and be flush with the ledge. Table accessories may include attachment mechanisms for securing the accessories to the ledge. The attachment mechanisms may include stops insertable through a top surface of the table surface proximate the rail, and a cavity securable around the ledge. A stop receiver may also be positioned around the ledge and capable for receiving the stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Jamie MacBain, Patrick Meyer
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Patent number: 10422117Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile sanitary device, comprising a bowl having an upper opening, a water storage tank which is connected to the bowl via a water conduit that supplies water from the water storage tank to the bowl, a wastewater tank which is connected to the bowl via a wastewater line that discharges the wastewater out of the bowl from a bowl outlet opening to the wastewater tank, a first intermediate tank which is inserted into the water conduit between the water storage tank and the bowl or into the wastewater line between the bowl outlet opening and the wastewater tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Evac GmbHInventors: Dennis Getmann, Patrick Meyer
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Publication number: 20180023275Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile sanitary device, comprising a bowl having an upper opening, a water storage tank which is connected to the bowl via a water conduit that supplies water from the water storage tank to the bowl, a wastewater tank which is connected to the bowl via a wastewater line that discharges the wastewater out of the bowl from a bowl outlet opening to the wastewater tank, a first intermediate tank which is inserted into the water conduit between the water storage tank and the bowl or into the wastewater line between the bowl outlet opening and the wastewater tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Dennis Getmann, Patrick Meyer
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Patent number: 9765881Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed for use with a powertrain having an engine, a transmission, and an output transfer group. The hydraulic circuit may have a first sump configured to collect fluid drained from the transmission, and a second sump configured to collect fluid drained from the output transfer group. The hydraulic circuit may also have a primary pump configured to draw fluid from the first sump and generate at least one flow of pressurized fluid directed to the transmission and to the output transfer group.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Scott Patrick Meyer, David Michael Thaler, Kendall Robert Harrell, Scott Alan Lyons, James David Hill
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Patent number: 9541183Abstract: An output transfer group is disclosed for use with a mobile machine. The output transfer group may have a housing, an input yoke extending from the housing and configured to receive an input torque, a first output yoke extending from the housing and configured to provide a first output torque, and a second output yoke extending from the housing and configured to provide a second output torque. The output transfer group may also have a gear train disposed within the housing and connecting the input yoke to the first and second output yokes. The gear train may create a torque reduction between the input yoke and the first and second output yokes, and includes a lockable differential located downstream of the torque reduction.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Caterpiller Inc.Inventors: David Michael Thaler, Scott Patrick Meyer
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Publication number: 20160250923Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed for use with a powertrain having an engine, a transmission, and an output transfer group, The hydraulic circuit may have a first sump configured to collect fluid drained from the transmission, and a second sump configured to collect fluid drained from the output transfer group. The hydraulic circuit may also have a primary pump configured to draw fluid from the first sump and generate at least one flow of pressurized fluid directed to the transmission and to the output transfer group.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Scott Patrick MEYER, David Michael THALER, Kendall Robert HARRELL, Scott Alan LYONS, James David HILL
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Patent number: D768873Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: SHOCKBOTTLE LLCInventors: Roy William Stedman, Timothy Patrick Meyers, Ryan Dean Banks
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Patent number: D1024811Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: TEDCO INCInventors: Jonathan Patrick Meyer, Ralph R. Meyer