Inventor
Robert M. Schmidt
Inventor
Livonia, MI, US
Overview
Patents· 39 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B60Kprimary
B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles18%
H01HElectric switches18%
B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for10%
B60NSeats specially adapted for vehicles7%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification6%
H03KPulse technique5%
A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body4%
B62DMotor vehicles4%
B60QArrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general2%
E05DHinges or suspension devices for doors, windows or wings2%
PatentTitleYear
11,094,996Additive to ceramic ion conducting material to mitigate the resistive effect of surface carbonates and hydroxides20218,976,012'Touch panel assembly with haptic effects and method of manufacturuing thereof'20158,747,358'Injector system with a manual control device'20148,610,013'Rotary control with haptic effects and method of manufacturing thereof'20138,169,306'Touch panel assembly with haptic effects and method of manufacturing thereof'20127,868,745'Integrated passive entry transmitter/receiver'20117,719,142'Audio and tactile switch feedback for motor vehicle'20107,520,358'Device for generating a haptic signal in a vehicle'20097,390,982'Contactless intuitive seat adjuster control'20087,326,186'Injector system and fluid control device providing sharp bolus injection'20087,268,305'Elastomeric vehicle control switch'20077,255,466'Illuminated keyless entry control device'20077,207,686'Graphic back-lighting for panel with contact-less switch sensors'20077,192,072'Movable panel assembly'20077,173,204'Control panel assembly with moveable illuminating button and method of making the same'20077,168,751'Automotive center stack panel with contact-less switching'20077,168,749'Movable panel assembly'20077,163,249'Automotive movable center stack panel with integrated roller track'20077,159,916'Vehicle instrument panel assembly'20077,138,727'Vehicular accessory control panel'20067,121,699'Control panel with light source for control illumination'20067,094,216'Injection system having a pressure isolation mechanism and/or a handheld controller'20067,084,360'Elastomeric vehicle control switch'20067,063,370'Automotive movable center stack panel with decorative surface linkage'20067,021,691'Moveable panel assembly'20067,009,504'Reconfigurable vehicle accessory control panel'20066,998,546'Switch assembly for a vehicle'20066,967,298'Motor switch cell'20056,927,348'Rotary control switch assembly'20056,789,831'Control panel for a vehicle'20046,746,067'Control panel for a vehicle'20046,743,997'Rocker switch'20046,739,640'Control panel for a vehicle'20046,719,358'Control panel for a vehicle'20046,666,492'Vehicle instrument panel assembly'20036,536,825'Control panel for a vehicle'20035,842,769'Automotive apparatus and method using bulb socket retention of components'19985,612,577'Symmetrical circuit connection board for vehicle application'19975,546,067'Rotary potentiometer assembly for a push-pull switch'1996Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1996–2015Based in Livonia, MI, US· patent location history
2003–2011Patents assigned to LEAR CORP (28)· patent assignee history
2006–2008Patents assigned to MEDRAD INC (2)· patent assignee history
2006–2014Based in Pittsburgh, PA, US· patent location history
2009Based in Munich, DE· patent location history
2012–2015Patents assigned to METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (3)· patent assignee history
2012–2015Patents assigned to SCHMIDT ROBERT (3)· patent assignee history
2012–2013Patents assigned to BANTER CHARLES B (2)· patent assignee history
2021Based in Royal Oak, MI, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| LEAR CORP | 28 | 2003–2011 |
| METHODE ELECTRONICS INC | 3 | 2012–2015 |
| SCHMIDT ROBERTself | 3 | 2012–2015 |
| BANTER CHARLES B | 2 | 2012–2013 |
| MEDRAD INC | 2 | 2006–2008 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia, MI, US | 34 | 1996–2015 |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | 3 | 2006–2014 |
| Royal Oak, MI, US | 1 | 2021 |
| Munich, DE | 1 | 2009 |