Patents by Inventor Patrick Schmidt

Patrick 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).

  • Publication number: 20260148466
    Abstract: An animation system receives a curve network is bound to a rest pose of an animated object. The animation system receives an initial keyframe and a destination keyframe of the curve network. The initial keyframe represents a corresponding starting pose of the animated object and the destination keyframe represents a corresponding destination pose of the animated object. The animation system generates a sequence of intermediate curve networks representing poses of the object between the initial keyframe and the destination keyframe. The animation system generates the sequence of intermediate curve networks by interpolating from the initial keyframe to the destination keyframe using the curve network. The animation system then renders the initial keyframe, the sequence of intermediate curve networks, and the destination keyframe to generate an animation of the object from the initial keyframe to the destination keyframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Thiery, Tamy Boubekeur, Stephanie Wang, Qingnan Zhou, Jeremie Dumas, Giorgio Gori, Patrick Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20260139072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunoreactive molecule that specifically recognises and binds to human Ankyrin Repeat Domain-Containing Protein 30A (NY-BR-1) and, in particular, to an immunoreactive molecule, which shows no cross-reactivity to other human Ankyrin repeat domain containing proteins. The invention further relates to the use of such immunoreactive molecules in the treatment of cancer as well as in companion diagnostics methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Applicants: UNIVERSITAET HEIDELBERG, DEUTSCHES KREBSFORSCHUNGSZENTRUM STIFTUNG DES OEFFENTLICHEN RECHTS
    Inventors: Patrick Schmidt, Inka ZOERNIG, Dirk JAEGER, Frank MOMBURG, Aileen BERGER
  • Patent number: 12629709
    Abstract: A trigger pump dispenser (10) comprising: a body (20); an outlet nozzle (35); a pump chamber (190); a piston (25) for defining a variable volume in the pump chamber (190) and movable between a retracted position of larger chamber volume and an inserted position of lesser chamber volume; a trigger (60) coupled with the piston (25) and movable from a starting position at which the piston (25) is in the retracted position and a depressed position at which the piston (25) is in the inserted position; biasing means (65a, 65b) is provided for biasing the trigger (60) towards its retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Patrick Schmidt, Christian Wilhelms, Klaus Natersky
  • Patent number: 12584602
    Abstract: Illumination device for a motor vehicle headlight. The device has a light source, a light-permeable body (LPB), a light injection element for injecting light from the light source into the LPB, and a projection device. Light from the light source forms a light distribution with a cut-off line formed by a screen edge of a screen device, which is formed by a boundary surface of the LPB. A sign light light source (SLLS) and a further sign light light injection element (SLLIE) associated with the SLLS are provided. The SLLIE forms the light emitted by the SLLS into a third light beam and directs the third light beam onto the boundary surface, which re-enter the LPB and are projected by the projection optics device as a sign light light beam into a region of the light distribution lying above the cut-off line and are displayed as sign light light distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: ZKW Group GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Knobloch, Patrick Schmidt, Daniel Seitl
  • Publication number: 20250369588
    Abstract: Vehicle light (1), in particular motor vehicle headlight (6), comprising a number of light sources (2), a circuit carrier (3) having a front side (3a) and a rear side (3b), wherein the light sources (2) are arranged on the front side (3a) of the circuit carrier (3), a heat sink (4), wherein the heat sink (4) is attached flatly to the rear side (3b) of the circuit carrier (3), and a fan (5) fastened to the heat sink (4), wherein the heat sink (4) has a base body (4a) for flat contact with the rear side (3b) of the circuit carrier (3), a flange (4b) for receiving the fan (5), and an air duct (4c), wherein the flange (4b) encloses an air inlet opening (4d) opening into the air duct (4c), which is designed to receive an air flow (L) generated by the fan (5), wherein the air duct (4c) extends up to an air outlet opening (4e), wherein the heat sink (4) is formed in one piece from 3D-printed material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: ZKW Group GmbH
    Inventors: Benjamin Huber, Patrick Schmidt, Markus Zeuner
  • Patent number: 12459420
    Abstract: An optical device (1) for a motor vehicle, for projecting a graphic element into a region in front of the optical device. The device includes a laser light source (2), an infrared light source (3), a light guiding device (4), an infrared detector (5), a time-of-flight sensor device (6), and a control device (7), wherein the light guiding device is configured to produce a light distribution with laser light from the laser light source and to form an infrared light beam from infrared light from the infrared light source, wherein the infrared detector is configured to detect reflected infrared light from a measurement object and send a first sensor signal, wherein the sensor device is configured to detect a measurement object and send a second sensor signal, wherein the control device is configured to change the light distribution depending on the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: ZKW Group GmbH
    Inventors: Mikayel Musheghyan, Peter Hartmann, Patrick Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12326232
    Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle headlamp includes a plurality of light sources; a first lens element (FLE) downstream of the light sources; and a second lens element (SLE) downstream of the FLE. A light receiving surface (LRS) of the FLE is formed by a main-area and a sub-area. The light sources and LRS are distanced to each other whereby a first fraction of light is emitted towards the sub-area and a second fraction is emitted towards the main-area. The light sources, FLE, and SLE are configured to create a complete or partial, preferably adaptive, high beam light distribution with two sections. The sub-area and main-area are configured to refract impinging light, wherein refraction of light by the sub-area and main-area is such that a first intensity maximum of a first section is vertically lower in front of the lighting device than a second intensity maximum of the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: ZKW Group GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Knobloch, Markus Danner, Patrick Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20250043020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunoreactive molecule that specifically recognises and binds to human Ankyrin Repeat Domain-Containing Protein 30A (NY-BR-1) and, in particular, to an immunoreactive molecule, which shows no cross-reactivity to other human Ankyrin repeat domain containing proteins. The invention further relates to the use of such immunoreactive molecules in the treatment of cancer as well as in companion diagnostics methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Patrick SCHMIDT, Inka ZOERNIG, Dirk JAEGER, Frank MOMBURG, Karsten WARWAS
  • Publication number: 20240377043
    Abstract: Illumination device for a motor vehicle headlight. The device has a light source, a light-permeable body (LPB), a light injection element for injecting light from the light source into the LPB, and a projection device. Light from the light source forms a light distribution with a cut-off line formed by a screen edge of a screen device, which is formed by a boundary surface of the LPB. A sign light light source (SLLS) and a further sign light light injection element (SLLIE) associated with the SLLS are provided. The SLLIE forms the light emitted by the SLLS into a third light beam and directs the third light beam onto the boundary surface, which re-enter the LPB and are projected by the projection optics device as a sign light light beam into a region of the light distribution lying above the cut-off line and are displayed as sign light light distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Christian KNOBLOCH, Patrick SCHMIDT, Daniel SEITL
  • Patent number: 12140744
    Abstract: A microscopy system and method of focusing the same are disclosed herein. The microscopy system may include an objective, and imaging device, an illumination source, an epi-illumination module, and a controller. The imaging device is configured to capture a single image of a specimen positioned on a stage of the microscopy system. The illumination source is configured to illuminate the specimen positioned on the stage. The epi-illumination module includes a focusing mechanism in a first primary optical path of a light generated by the illumination source. The focusing mechanism is tilted in relation to a plane perpendicular to the first primary optical path. The controller is in communication with the illumination source. The controller is configured to focus the microscopy system based on a pattern produced by the focusing mechanism on the single image captured by the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Nanotronics Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Schmidt, Denis Sharoukhov, Tonislav Ivanov, Jonathan Lee
  • Publication number: 20240367577
    Abstract: An optical device (1) for a motor vehicle, for projecting a graphic element into a region in front of the optical device. The device includes a laser light source (2), an infrared light source (3), a light guiding device (4), an infrared detector (5), a time-of-flight sensor device (6), and a control device (7), wherein the light guiding device is configured to produce a light distribution with laser light from the laser light source and to form an infrared light beam from infrared light from the infrared light source, wherein the infrared detector is configured to detect reflected infrared light from a measurement object and send a first sensor signal, wherein the sensor device is configured to detect a measurement object and send a second sensor signal, wherein the control device is configured to change the light distribution depending on the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Mikayel MUSHEGHYAN, Peter HARTMANN, Patrick SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 12116083
    Abstract: A bicycle battery assembly comprises a bicycle frame tube, such as a down tube. A battery is adapted to be inserted through a battery opening in the longitudinal direction of the bicycle frame tube. For allowing for a simple fixing of the battery to the bicycle frame tube, in particular by means of screws, an installation aid is connected to the battery and/or the bicycle frame tube, in particular in the area of the battery opening. The installation aid allows for an easy installation since in particular screw holes in the bicycle frame tube are flush with threaded bore holes in the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbH
    Inventors: Vincenz Thoma, Patrick Schmidt, Philipp Klein, Christian Parmenter
  • Publication number: 20240337361
    Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle headlamp includes a plurality of light sources; a first lens element (FLE) downstream of the light sources; and a second lens element (SLE) downstream of the FLE. A light receiving surface (LRS) of the FLE is formed by a main-area and a sub-area. The light sources and LRS are distanced to each other whereby a first fraction of light is emitted towards the sub-area and a second fraction is emitted towards the main-area. The light sources, FLE, and SLE are configured to create a complete or partial, preferably adaptive, high beam light distribution with two sections. The sub-area and main-area are configured to refract impinging light, wherein refraction of light by the sub-area and main-area is such that a first intensity maximum of a first section is vertically lower in front of the lighting device than a second intensity maximum of the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Christian KNOBLOCH, Markus DANNER, Patrick SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20240308045
    Abstract: Scrench tools for chainsaws are provided. A scrench tool includes a first shaft extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the first end comprises a recessed slot having an opening at the first end; and a second shaft extending away from the first shaft to a screwdriver head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Jake Teitler, Patrick Schmidt, Scott Libert
  • Patent number: 12071194
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a field of e-bikes that discloses a bicycle frame tube, which may be a down tube of a bicycle frame. The down tube includes at the bottom-bracket-side end a battery opening facing in the longitudinal direction of the down tube such that a battery can be inserted into the opening from below. Further, the battery may be switched on and off by a switch provided at the battery. The bicycle frame tube may include a switch opening such that a mechanical switch with an operating element may be arranged in the switch opening to mechanically actuate the on/off switch of the battery. Furthermore, a charging plug as well as a charging condition indicator may be provided at the lower end of the battery or the battery housing of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbH
    Inventors: Vincenz Thoma, Patrick Schmidt, Christian Parmenter
  • Publication number: 20240269880
    Abstract: A chainsaw and fastener assembly therefor are provided. The chainsaw includes a guide bar extending from a housing and the guide bar positioned between an interior wall of the housing and a casing interior to the housing. The fastener assembly includes an outer fastener, a bar stud, and an inner fastener. The bar stud includes a plate having a first side, a second side, and an anti-rotation interface. The bar stud includes a first threaded member extending from the first side of the plate and a second threaded member extending from the second side of the plate. The plate is positioned between the guide bar and the casing. The outer fastener is threadable onto the first threaded member extending through the housing. The second threaded member is extendable through the casing and threadable onto the inner fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Scott Libert, Patrick Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12043336
    Abstract: A bicycle frame tube which is in particular a down tube of a bicycle frame comprises a battery opening for inserting or removing a battery. Inside the bicycle frame tube a holding element for holding the battery is arranged. The holding element is at least partially elastically deformable, wherein the holding element in particular comprises two abutment elements which are elastically deformable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Schmidt, Philipp Klein, Christian Parmenter, Vincenz Thoma
  • Patent number: 11993346
    Abstract: A battery unit for a bicycle having an electric motor, including a battery case having an upper side, a lower side and two sidewall several energy cells arranged in the battery case, and a battery management system electrically connected to the energy cells, where the battery management system is arranged on one of the two sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbH
    Inventors: Philipp Klein, Christian Parmenter, Vincenz Thoma, Patrick Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20240075085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, methods, uses and kits for combination therapies involving immunotherapies, such as adaptive cell therapy, e.g., T cell therapy, and an oncolytic virus (particularly parvovirus H-1), for treating subjects with cancer. The T cell therapy includes cells that express recombinant receptors such as chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). In some embodiments, the cancer is a solid tumor or a hematological malignancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Niels HALAMA, Dirk JÄGER, Patrick SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20240019678
    Abstract: A microscopy system and method of focusing the same are disclosed herein. The microscopy system may include an objective, and imaging device, an illumination source, an epi-illumination module, and a controller. The imaging device is configured to capture a single image of a specimen positioned on a stage of the microscopy system. The illumination source is configured to illuminate the specimen positioned on the stage. The epi-illumination module includes a focusing mechanism in a first primary optical path of a light generated by the illumination source. The focusing mechanism is tilted in relation to a plane perpendicular to the first primary optical path. The controller is in communication with the illumination source. The controller is configured to focus the microscopy system based on a pattern produced by the focusing mechanism on the single image captured by the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Nanotronics Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Schmidt, Denis Sharoukhov, Tonislav Ivanov, Jonathan Lee