Patents by Inventor Thomas OBERHOLZER

Thomas OBERHOLZER 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: 20220022712
    Abstract: A device (1) for automatically performing an activity, in particular for cleaning dirty surfaces, having at least one sensor (3) and at least one drive element (4). The drive element (4) divides the device (1) into a rear region (11) and a front region (12), on the basis of the intended direction of movement (B). The sensor (3) is a mechanical sensor which is arranged in the front region (12) of the device (1) and is used to determine, by contact with the floor, a change in the height of the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Martin GADIENT, Thomas OBERHOLZER, Armin KOLLER