Inventor
Michael R. Schmidt
Inventor
Carmel, IN, US
Overview
Patents· 102 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
F16Hprimary
F16HGearing23%
B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles18%
Y02TClimate change mitigation technologies related to transportation18%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests10%
B60WConjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function8%
B60LPropulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles3%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification3%
G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus2%
A61BDiagnosis2%
G03BApparatus or arrangements for taking photographs or for projecting or viewing them2%
PatentTitleYear
10,925,463Navigation of endoscopic devices by means of eye-tracker202110,827,907Trocar system202010,683,922Gearing202010,550,924Transmission2020D0869667Stay for a wrist brace201910,474,187Glare reduction hood for a touchscreen display201910,267,404Gearing201910,100,913Transmission2018D0828649Dog leash reel20189,891,661'Glare reduction hood for a touchscreen display'20189,596,030'Innovative operation room light system capable of wireless data exchange between operating room devices'20179,550,158'Methods of operating a metering device for the metered dispensing of pumpable media, in particular color pigment preparations, metering device and canister'2017D0762018'Dog leash housing with flashlight and container'2016D0743073'Flashlight'20159,049,357'Collapsible viewing device for camera LCD screen'20158,942,554'45 degree viewing accessory for camera viewfinder'20158,826,865'Grip for grasping with one hand and a leash device with such a grip'2014D0711054'Retractable leash housing'20148,783,134'Gearing'20148,656,809'Gearing'20148,624,463'Transverse flux motor as an external rotor motor and drive method'20148,503,876'Viewer accessory for camera'20138,480,528'Coaxial transmission'20138,335,427'Camera viewfinder accessory mount'20128,307,738'Coaxial transmission, especially hollow shaft transmission for industrial drive engineering'20128,266,986'Transmission hydraulic control system having a dual element pump'20128,182,391'Electric torque converter for a powertrain and method of operating a vehicle'20127,998,023'Hybrid powertrain with an engine input clutch and method of control'20117,846,051'Hybrid powertrain with an engine input clutch and method of control'20107,833,119'Powertrain with series electric launch and electric power assisted performance'20107,810,592'Light hybrid vehicle configuration'20107,645,206'Three mode electrically-variable transmission'20107,615,903'Structural support member for electric motor/generator in electromechanical transmission'20097,610,976'Hybrid powertrain with electrically variable transmission having parallel friction launch and method'20097,597,648'Input brake providing electric only fixed gear'20097,588,119'Hydrostatic retarder pump and motor'20097,470,209'Hybrid powertrain having an electrically variable transmission and engine valve control'20087,416,501'Single range electrically variable transmission with lockup clutch and method of operation'20087,402,923'Electrically variable transmission'20087,399,246'Hybrid power transmission'20087,386,229'Camera LCD screen hood and viewing device'20087,371,053'Two-stage hydraulic pump'20087,367,910'One-mode input-split electro-mechanical transmission with two fixed speed ratios'20087,341,534'Electrically variable hybrid transmission and powertrain'20087,338,401'Two mode electrically variable transmission with equal forward and reverse input-split modal and fixed ratio performance'20087,282,003'Powertrain including input disconnect and accessory drive system for an electrically variable transmission'20077,278,941'Electrically variable transmission with selective fixed ratio operation'20077,264,071'Hybrid powertrain'20077,261,660'Electrically variable transmission arrangement with transfer gear between gear sets and clutches'20077,261,661'Parallel hybrid transmission having a single motor/generator'20077,256,510'Hybrid electro-mechanical transmission with single motor/generator and method of control'20077,241,242'Two-mode compound-split hydraulic continuously variable transmission'20077,238,132'Electrically variable transmission arrangement with transfer gear between motor/generators'20077,235,029'Integrated motor clutch for electrically variable transmissions'20077,220,200'Electrically variable transmission arrangement with spaced-apart simple planetary gear sets'20077,220,203'Electrically variable transmission with selective fixed ratio operation'20077,217,211'Two mode electrically variable transmission with equal forward and reverse input-split modal performance'20077,214,154'Electrically variable transmission having six fixed speed ratios'20077,169,073'Powertrain with electrically variable transmission'20077,166,050'Powertrain with an electrically-variable transmission'20077,128,675'Dual path electrically-variable transmission'20067,059,986'Electrically variable transmission'20067,022,038'Two-mode compound-split electrically variable transmission'2006D0514878'Loop handle'20066,953,409'Two-mode, compound-split, hybrid electro-mechanical transmission having four fixed ratios'2005D0500429'Handle device'20056,827,165'Electro-mechanical powertrain with a fuel cell transmission'20046,777,137'EUVL mask structure and method of formation'20046,743,135'Modularly-constructed vehicular transmissions'20046,662,890'Vehicle transmission with a fuel cell power source and a multi-range transmission'20036,551,208'Three-mode, compound-split, electrically-variable transmission'20036,527,659'Two-mode input-compound split electromechanical transmission for front wheel drive vehicles'20036,527,658'Electrically variable transmission with selective input split, compound split, neutral and reverse modes'20036,524,215'Multiple ratio series electric vehicle drivetrain'20036,491,599'Two-mode, compound-split, electro-mechanical, vehicular transmission particulary adapted for track-laying vehicles'20026,478,705'Hybrid electric powertrain including a two-mode electrically variable transmission'20026,358,173'Two-mode, compound-split, electro-mechanical vehicular transmission having significantly reduced vibrations'20026,090,005'Two-mode, compound-split, vehicular transmission having both enhanced speed and enhanced tractive power'20006,056,661'Multi-range transmission with input split planetary gear set and continuously variable transmission unit'20006,045,477'Continuously variable multi-range powertrain with a geared neutral'20006,022,287'Modularly constructed vehicular transmission'20005,935,035'Electro-mechanical powertrain'19995,931,757'Two-mode, compound-split electro-mechanical vehicular transmission'19995,730,676'Three-mode, input-split hybrid transmission'19985,669,842'Hybrid power transmission with power take-off apparatus'19975,603,671'Three prime mover bus transmission'19975,577,973'Two-mode, split power, electro-mechanical transmission'19965,571,058'Four-mode, input-split, paralell, hybrid transmission'19965,558,595'One-mode, input-split, parallel, hybrid transmission'19965,558,588'Two-mode, input-split, parallel, hybrid transmission'19965,413,099'Medical sensor'19955,413,102'Medical sensor'19955,290,153'Two stage pump assembly'1994D0326715'Medical sensors for measuring oxygen saturation or the like'19925,024,633'Hydromechanical transmission with adjunct flywheel'19914,970,945'Actuating piston assembly, and seal therefor, for torque transmitting systems'1990D0311912'Hood for video monitor'19904,865,420'Wood for video screen'19894,801,931'Device for controlling the motion of a video-screen cursor'19894,616,672'Pressure relief and drain valve'19864,470,326'Power transmission'19844,173,867'Transmission'1979Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1984–2008Patents assigned to GEN MOTORS CORP (51)· patent assignee history
1984–2010Based in Carmel, IN, US· patent location history
1989–2018Patents assigned to SCHMIDT MICHAEL R (9)· patent assignee history
1989–2019Based in Hermosa Beach, CA, US· patent location history
2008–2012Patents assigned to GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC (13)· patent assignee history
2008–2019Patents assigned to HOODMAN CORP (7)· patent assignee history
2012–2021Patents assigned to SCHMIDT MICHAEL (9)· patent assignee history
2012–2014Based in Giebelstadt, DE· patent location history
2014–2018Based in München, DE· patent location history
2018–2020Based in Reichenberg, DE· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| GEN MOTORS CORP | 51 | 1984–2008 |
| GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC | 13 | 2008–2012 |
| SCHMIDT MICHAELself | 9 | 2012–2021 |
| SCHMIDT MICHAEL Rself | 9 | 1989–2018 |
| HOODMAN CORP | 7 | 2008–2019 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel, IN, US | 63 | 1984–2010 |
| Hermosa Beach, California, US | 9 | 1989–2019 |
| München, DE | 5 | 2014–2018 |
| Reichenberg, DE | 4 | 2018–2020 |
| Giebelstadt, DE | 4 | 2012–2014 |