Patents by Inventor Walter Schmitz

Walter Schmitz 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).

  • Patent number: 11916345
    Abstract: A connection terminal for connecting a conductor is formed as a direct plug-in terminal and includes a clamping spring arranged in a housing. The clamping spring includes a resilient clamping leg which can move into an open and locking position by pressing down an actuating device. The housing contains a conductor insertion channel for insertion of the conductor into a clamping point between the free end of the clamping leg and a busbar. The actuating device includes a pressing element and a pivoting element which interacts with the pressing element at least when the clamping point is being opened. At least one release device is provided for releasing the locking state of the clamping leg of the clamping spring. The release device is designed in such a way that the locking position can be released again by the action of the conductor on the release device when it is inserted, wherein the pivoting element acts on the pressing element and the pressing element acts on the clamping leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Marc Böcker, Ralf Schumacher, Karlo Stjepanovic, Walter Hanning, Till Schmitz, Stefan Aporius, Jens Oesterhaus
  • Patent number: 10102092
    Abstract: A testing method for testing a plurality of devices under test (DUT) includes transmitting first testing routine signals from a first backend controller to a testing front end module via a wired data connection between the first backend controller and a first testing signal interface of the testing front end module, transmitting second testing routine signals from a second backend controller to the testing front end module via a wired data connection between the second backend controller and a second testing signal interface of the testing front end module, prioritizing one of the first and second testing routine signals according to predefined priority criteria in the testing front end module, and generating testing signals in the testing front end module on the basis of the prioritized testing routine signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Jens Volkmann, Thomas Lutz, Walter Schmitz
  • Patent number: 9949152
    Abstract: A method for testing multiple mobile phones performs the testing of a receiving characteristic of each mobile phone in a cyclical sequence of several first measuring tasks. The receiving characteristic of multiple mobile phones in multiple first measuring tasks is tested in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Walter Schmitz, Jens Volkmann
  • Publication number: 20160353300
    Abstract: A method for testing multiple mobile phones performs the testing of a receiving characteristic of each mobile phone in a cyclical sequence of several first measuring tasks. The receiving characteristic of multiple mobile phones in multiple first measuring tasks is tested in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas LUTZ, Walter SCHMITZ, Jens VOLKMANN
  • Publication number: 20160259700
    Abstract: A testing method for testing a plurality of devices under test (DUT) includes transmitting first testing routine signals from a first backend controller to a testing front end module via a wired data connection between the first backend controller and a first testing signal interface of the testing front end module, transmitting second testing routine signals from a second backend controller to the testing front end module via a wired data connection between the second backend controller and a second testing signal interface of the testing front end module, prioritizing one of the first and second testing routine signals according to predefined priority criteria in the testing front end module, and generating testing signals in the testing front end module on the basis of the prioritized testing routine signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jens VOLKMANN, Thomas LUTZ, Walter SCHMITZ
  • Patent number: 8069877
    Abstract: A flush valve according to the present disclosure includes a pressure compensating device for toilet and urinals to ensure consistent flush and bowl refill volumes. Certain flush volume limits may required for compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding water usage. The flush valve can adjust water flow rates within the prescribed water usage limits and does not sacrifice the toilet's bowl washing and waste removal capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: AS IP Holdco, LLC
    Inventors: Barry Jacobs, Frank Seggio, Frank Christ, Juergen Sponheimer, Walter Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20080277612
    Abstract: A flush valve according to the present disclosure includes a pressure compensating device for toilet and urinals to ensure consistent flush and bowl refill volumes. Certain flush volume limits may required for compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding water usage. The flush valve can adjust water flow rates within the prescribed water usage limits and does not sacrifice the toilet's bowl washing and waste removal capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Barry Jacobs, Frank Seggio, Frank Christ, Juergen Sponheimer, Walter Schmitz
  • Patent number: 4680074
    Abstract: A method for producing a carrier material for use in a solar generator composed of a plurality of solar cells electrically conductively connected together and fastened to the carrier material. The method includes providing a glass fiber fabric composed of intersecting glass fibers; applying liquid plastic composed of a plastic dissolved in a solvent to the points of intersection of the glass fibers; evaporating the solvent; and hardening the plastic so that the glass fibers are firmly mechanically connected together by the hardened plastic at the points of intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-GmbH
    Inventors: Walter Schmitz, Jurgen Koch
  • Patent number: 4555585
    Abstract: A foldable solar cell panel apparatus has at least two panel portions which are connected together at a foldable edge to form at least one foldable pair which, in the folded-together state, is preferably stored in a panel container. A stationary folding and unfolding system brings the solar cell panel into the folded or unfolded state. During the folding process, the lowermost deployed foldable pair is folded together while the foldable pairs above it remain unfolded. The deployed foldable pairs are folded together individually in succession. During the unfolding process, the uppermost foldable pair stored in the panel container is unfolded while the fold pairs below it are held in the folded state. The stored foldable pairs are unfolded in succession during deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Licentia Patent Verwaltungs-GmbH
    Inventors: Gunter Behrens, Walter Schmitz, Peter Kitzer, Dieter Rusch
  • Patent number: 4359439
    Abstract: The invention concerns the production of an extruded plastic sectional bar, or the like profiled element, having one longitudinally extending section which has a duller surface finish and another longitudinally extending section which has a less dull surface. To accomplish this, the extrusion tool, at the outlet end, has first and second temperature control devices so that as the bar is being extruded, the first section of the bar is exposed to one temperature while the second section of the bar is exposed to a different temperature, for producing the different surface finishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: Gebr. Happich GmbH
    Inventors: Gunter Fritsch, Heinz Vollmer, Walter Schmitz
  • Patent number: 4152538
    Abstract: A seal is used to prevent the escape of gas from a gas pressurized plastic-jacketed, multi-conductor cable where the conductors of an unjacketed portion of the cable enter a cabinet of a terminal which is exposed to temperature cycling. The seal includes a sleeve made of an elastomeric material having one end which engages an end section of the cable jacket with the conductors of the unjacketed portion of the cable extending through the other end of the sleeve into the cabinet. The seal also includes a metallic tube which is disposed about the elastomeric sleeve with one of the end portions of the tube which is aligned with the cable jacket being in compressive engagement with the sleeve and jacket. A plugging compound in the other end portion of the tube and which is compliant with the sleeve material encapsulates the conductors and the other end of the sleeve which extends into the plugging compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Assignee: Western Electric Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: Henry A. Gassinger, Joseph Mariano, Walter Schmitz, Arnold R. Smith
  • Patent number: D421789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Wilfried Delker, Walter Schmitz