Patents by Inventor Stefanie Schmidt
Stefanie 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).
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Publication number: 20240142079Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lighting device of a rear-view device adapted to be used with a vehicle comprising: at least two light sources arranged to emit light beams, wherein the at least two light sources comprise a first light source and a second light source, and the light beams comprise a first beam of light, in particular of a first color, and a second beam of light, in particular of a second color different from the first color; at least two lightguides, wherein the at least two lightguides comprises a first lightguide and a second lightguide; a housing, wherein the housing comprises an upper portion, a lower portion and a supporting element for, in particular detachably, supporting the at least two light sources and/or the at least two light guides; at least one reflective element, wherein the at least one reflective element is arranged to reflect at least a part of the light beams from one of the at least two light sources and is supported by the supporting element; a transparent lens arranged at leType: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Stefanie GÖTTLICHER, Dominik ERNEWEIN, Oliver SCHMIDT, Alf LIESENER
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Patent number: 11478294Abstract: A medical instrument comprising a device for activating or deactivating a function of the instrument. The device comprises first and second parts, which are each movable into an operative position relative to the other part to activate or deactivate a function of the instrument. A second control element for moving the second part into the operative position provides a control portion and comprises, for moving the first part into the operative position, a first control element which provides an additional control portion. The first control element can be moved in an opposite direction the direction from the second control element. Accordingly, the function is activated by moving a control element in a distal direction, and by moving another control element in a proximal direction. A deflection of force by one actuating element for actuating the first part or the second part in the opposite direction is not necessary.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBHInventors: Markus Paesch, Volker Buntrock, David Loeser, Stefanie Schmidt
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Publication number: 20200069362Abstract: A medical instrument comprising a device for activating or deactivating a function of the instrument. The device comprises first and second parts, which are each movable into an operative position relative to the other part to activate or deactivate a function of the instrument. A second control element for moving the second part into the operative position provides a control portion and comprises, for moving the first part into the operative position, a first control element which provides an additional control portion. The first control element can be moved in an opposite direction the direction from the second control element. Accordingly, the function is activated by moving a control element in a distal direction, and by moving another control element in a proximal direction. A deflection of force by one actuating element for actuating the first part or the second part in the opposite direction is not necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Markus Paesch, Volker Buntrock, David Loeser, Stefanie Schmidt
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Patent number: 9138251Abstract: A surgical instrument for performing water jet surgical operations comprises a nozzle that can be moved via a hydraulic actuator out of a retracted or passive position into a moved-forward or active position. The actuation is accomplished using hydraulic fluid that is supplied to the instrument head via a tube and/or hose. The fluid (e.g., a sodium chloride solution) that is to be injected into the tissue can be used as the hydraulic fluid that is supplied to the nozzle. High-frequency (HF) current can additionally be applied to the nozzle. The HF current can be conducted to the nozzle via a line extending through the fluid conducting element or via the electrolyte present therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBHInventors: Ralf Kuehner, Stefanie Schmidt
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Publication number: 20150072048Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a pet food product for a pet, in which pet-specific information is provided and processed, a set of pet-specific food compositions is created from the processed information on the basis of the processed pet-specific information, and a pet food product is produced on the basis of the set of pet-specific food compositions. According to the invention, the pet food product consists of a combination of a plurality of rations, each having an assigned time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: futalis GmbHInventors: Janes Potthoff, Stefanie Schmidt, Christian Hetke
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Patent number: 8679143Abstract: An appliance for water-jet surgery is provided that includes a plurality of supply cylinder and piston arrangements in each of which is stored a working fluid that can be expelled, by means of the piston, through an outlet into a pressure conduit. At least one actuation device is provided to actuate the piston of each supply cylinder. By means of a change-over device to change the actuation from the piston of one supply cylinder to the piston of another supply cylinder, it is ensured that the working fluid can be expelled into the pressure conduit from consecutively emptying supply cylinders. As a result, an apparatus with a small structure that is achieved by simple means is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: ERBE Elektromedizin GmbHInventors: Ralf Kuehner, Martin Hagg, Stefanie Schmidt
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Patent number: 8636725Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a tool part and a grip part connected to each other via a ball and socket joint or other double-axis joint. The double axis joint allows the surgeon to work in a non-fatiguing, ergonomic and sensitive manner. The tool on the tool part can be activated e.g., mechanically by an actuation member. Additional actuation elements such as, e.g., electrical switches, can be arranged on the grip part to activate the tool. The transmission connection between the grip part and the tool can be achieved via rigid levers and connecting pieces or also via flexible elements (e.g., a traction cord), or rigid components with an integral hinge. To uncouple a pivoting movement of the grip part towards the tool part from an actuation of the tool, at least one joint of the transmission is arranged in the center of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Erbe Elektromedizin GmbHInventors: Tobias Amann, Martina Heim, Ralf Kühner, Stefanie Schmidt
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Publication number: 20120220987Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a tool part and a grip part connected to each other via a ball and socket joint or other double-axis joint. The double axis joint allows the surgeon to work in a non-fatiguing, ergonomic and sensitive manner. The tool on the tool part can be activated e.g., mechanically by an actuation member. Additional actuation elements such as, e.g., electrical switches, can be arranged on the grip part to activate the tool. The transmission connection between the grip part and the tool can be achieved via rigid levers and connecting pieces or also via flexible elements (e.g., a traction cord), or rigid components with an integral hinge. To uncouple a pivoting movement of the grip part towards the tool part from an actuation of the tool, at least one joint of the transmission is arranged in the center of the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Tobias Amann, Martina Heim, Ralf Kühner, Stefanie Schmidt
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Publication number: 20080221602Abstract: An appliance for water-jet surgery is provided that includes a plurality of supply cylinder and piston arrangements in each of which is stored a working fluid that can be expelled, by means of the piston, through an outlet into a pressure conduit. At least one actuation device is provided to actuate the piston of each supply cylinder. By means of a change-over device to change the actuation from the piston of one supply cylinder to the piston of another supply cylinder, it is ensured that the working fluid can be expelled into the pressure conduit from consecutively emptying supply cylinders. As a result, an apparatus with a small structure that is achieved by simple means is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2005Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBHInventors: Ralf Kuehner, Martin Hagg, Stefanie Schmidt