Patents by Inventor Tim Schmidt

Tim 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: 20110060750
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for determining at least one target path from a start vertex to a goal vertex within a directed acyclic graph. The systems and methods use a target value search (MFTVS) of a directed acyclic graph. The MFTVS includes beginning with a start vertex as a current prefix and progressing through selected prefixes. The MFTVS further includes determining a selected prefix from successor prefixes of the current prefix according to a selection rule. The selection rule is one of selecting the successor prefix having a highest path value and selecting the successor prefix having a lowest path value. The MFTVS further includes setting the current prefix to the selected prefix until a frontier of a blind spot is encountered. The frontier of the blind spot is defined by an evaluation function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lukas Daniel Kuhn, Johan deKleer, Tim Schmidt, Rong Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110004581
    Abstract: A method for determining a target path for a model-based control system. The model-based control system includes a directed acyclic graph, where the directed acyclic graph includes a plurality of vertices interconnected by a plurality of edges. The method includes the steps of performing a depth-first search of the directed acyclic graph for the target path. The depth-first search is operative to return an explicit solution or an implicit solution, wherein the implicit solution is determined using a heuristic. The method further includes determining if the depth-first search returned an explicit solution or an implicit solution, and if the depth-first search returned an implicit solution, constructing the target path from the implicit solution. The method may further include constructing a pattern database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tim Schmidt, Rong Zhou, Lukas D. Kuhn, Robert Price, Johan de Kleer
  • Publication number: 20110004625
    Abstract: Methods and systems for solving a target value search problem using a multi-interval heuristic are presented. The methods and system identity a path, or paths, in a graph, whereby a connection graph is created and range sets are generated for each vertex in the connection graph. Range sets include one or more intervals. Thereafter, a best search is performed to identify a path, or paths, from a starting vertex to a goal vertex having a path value closest to a target value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tim Schmidt, Lukas D. Kuhn, Rong Zhou, Johan de Kleer, Robert Price
  • Publication number: 20100181802
    Abstract: The reinforcement member of a body structure is composed of two member elements which are of u-shaped profile in cross section and which are arranged nested one inside the other. Turned-up limb portions of the outer member element have edge-side retaining lugs between which are arranged edge-side cutouts. The retaining lugs can be connected to turned-up limb portions of the inner member element, and connecting points to the bodywork outer shell are arranged in the interposed cutouts. The outer member element is composed of a high-strength steel material, with the inner member element being composed of a relatively low-strength steel material, and the terminating bodywork outer shell is formed from an aluminium material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Tim Schmidt, Klaus Heinle
  • Publication number: 20100156145
    Abstract: A modular system is provided for producing motor vehicles having at least first and second vehicle variants that differ from one another by having different space requirements in an accessories compartment that is separated from a luggage compartment by a partition wall. The system has a first partition wall that is secured to a side of an upper crossmember facing the accessories compartment to produce a small accessories compartment on the first vehicle variant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Tim Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100096884
    Abstract: A vehicle body has a front or rear end region with a luggage compartment and an accessories compartment. The luggage compartment is bounded in the vehicle longitudinal direction by a first and second partition walls. The accessories compartment is bounded in the vehicle longitudinal direction by the second partition wall and a third partition wall. The luggage and accessories compartments are bounded in the transverse direction by two lateral longitudinal members. A sealing frame closes off from above the first partition wall, the second partition wall and the longitudinal members from the first partition wall to the third partition wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Tim Schmidt, Jens Thomer, Wolfgang Niedecken
  • Publication number: 20100010952
    Abstract: Target value search methods and systems are presented for solving a target value path problem to identify a path or paths in a graph in which a connection graph is created and upper and lower bound values are determined for each node in the connection graph, and a first best search is performed to identify a path or paths from a starting node to a goal node having a path value closest to the target value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Lukas D. Kuhn, Tim Schmidt, Robert Price, Johan de Kleer, Rong Zhou, Minh Binh Do
  • Patent number: 7354049
    Abstract: An infant carrying system including a bag defining an interior compartment and having an opening for selectively providing access to the interior compartment. A pair of wheels are rotatably attached to the bag so that the bag can be rolled along the ground. A handle is attached to the bag so that the bag can be moved by rolling the wheels along the ground. An attachment is provided for removably securing a child seat at least partially located within the interior compartment and facing the opening. Whereby the bag is moved while a child is secured in the child seat which is secured in the bag and the bag is also used to store and carry the empty child seat or other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Tim Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7080742
    Abstract: A method for processing polycrystalline silicon workpieces to form size distributions of polycrystalline silicon pieces suitable for use in a Czochralski-type process includes: (1) preparing a polycrystalline silicon workpiece by a chemical vapor deposition process; (2) fracturing the polycrystalline silicon workpiece into a mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces, where the polycrystalline silicon pieces have varying sizes; and (3) sorting the mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces into at least two size distributions. Step (2) may be carried out by a thermal shock process. Step (3) may be carried out using a rotary indent classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Todd Stanley Graham, Kathryn Elizabeth Messner, Chris Tim Schmidt, Terence Lee Horstman
  • Publication number: 20050104333
    Abstract: An infant carrying system including a bag defining an interior compartment and having an opening for selectively providing access to the interior compartment. A pair of wheels are rotatably attached to the bag so that the bag can be rolled along the ground. A handle is attached to the bag so that the bag can be moved by rolling the wheels along the ground. An attachment is provided for removably securing a child seat at least partially located within the interior compartment and facing the opening. Whereby the bag is moved while a child is secured in the child seat which is secured in the bag and the bag is also used to store and carry the empty child seat or other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Tim Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6874713
    Abstract: A method for processing polycrystalline silicon workpieces to form size distributions of polycrystalline silicon pieces suitable for use in a Czochralski-type process includes: (1) preparing a polycrystalline silicon workpiece by a chemical vapor deposition process; (2) fracturing the polycrystalline silicon workpiece into a mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces, where the polycrystalline silicon pieces have varying sizes; and (3) sorting the mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces into at least two size distributions. Step (2) may be carried out by a thermal shock process. Step (3) may be carried out using a rotary indent classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Todd Stanley Graham, Kathryn Elizabeth Messner, Chris Tim Schmidt, Terence Lee Horstman
  • Publication number: 20040251333
    Abstract: A method for processing polycrystalline silicon workpieces to form size distributions of polycrystalline silicon pieces suitable for use in a Czochralski-type process includes: (1) preparing a polycrystalline silicon workpiece by a chemical vapor deposition process; (2) fracturing the polycrystalline silicon workpiece into a mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces, where the polycrystalline silicon pieces have varying sizes; and (3) sorting the mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces into at least two size distributions. Step (2) may be carried out by a thermal shock process. Step (3) may be carried out using a rotary indent classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Todd Stanley Graham, Kathryn Elizabeth Messner, Chris Tim Schmidt, Terence Lee Horstman
  • Publication number: 20040035960
    Abstract: A method for processing polycrystalline silicon workpieces to form size distributions of polycrystalline silicon pieces suitable for use in a Czochralski-type process includes: (1) preparing a polycrystalline silicon workpiece by a chemical vapor deposition process; (2) fracturing the polycrystalline silicon workpiece into a mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces, where the polycrystalline silicon pieces have varying sizes; and (3) sorting the mixture of polycrystalline silicon pieces into at least two size distributions. Step (2) may be carried out by a thermal shock process. Step (3) may be carried out using a rotary indent classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Todd Stanley Graham, Kathryn Elizabeth Messner, Chris Tim Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030159647
    Abstract: A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Terence Lee Horstman, Michael John Molnar, Chris Tim Schmidt, Roger Dale Spencer