Schneider, WI
Adam J. Schneider, Howards Grove, WI US
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20160058180 | CABINETRY SYSTEM HAVING REMOVABLE CABINET FACES - A door assembly is disclosed herein that is usable in a cabinetry system having removable cabinet faces. The door assembly includes a door plate coupleable to at least one hinge assembly, the door plate having a first portion and a second portion extending outward from the first portion. The door assembly also includes a door panel having a recess formed in an inward-facing surface thereof, the recess sized to receive the door plate. A plurality of magnets are inset within the inward-facing surface of the door panel adjacent the recess and are magnetically coupled to the door plate. According to various embodiments, the door plate may have a substantially L-shaped or C-shaped configuration. | 03-03-2016 |
Bernd A. Schneider, Wausau, WI US
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20120097573 | SUBSTANTIALLY ROUND TRAY - More than four sidewalls extend upwardly and outwardly from a periphery of a central base panel of a tray. Each sidewall includes opposite first and second marginal portions extending outwardly from the base panel. For each adjacent pair of sidewalls of the plurality of sidewalls, the first marginal portion of a first sidewall of the adjacent pair of sidewalls is in an overlapping relationship with, and is fastened to, the second marginal portion of a second sidewall of the adjacent pair of sidewalls. | 04-26-2012 |
Brian Schneider, Franklin, WI US
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20090051349 | WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - A speed sensor assembly includes a bearing having a first race, a second race, a plurality of ball bearings separating the first race from the second race, and a tone wheel coupled to the second race. The speed sensor assembly also includes a spacer abutting the first race and a sensor positioned adjacent the tone wheel. | 02-26-2009 |
Cory Schneider, Green Bay, WI US
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20100119766 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR FASTENING EXPANDED CELL CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR DOING THE SAME - A connection device for fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes an insertion member having first and second opposite insertion ends and an insertion member extension therebetween. An integral shank extends from the insertion member extension and is spaces from each of the first and second insertion ends. A handle member extends generally from the shank at an end of the shank that is remote from the insertion member. The handle member has first and second handle ends and a handle member extension therebetween. The shank is spaced from each of the first and second handle ends. A cellular confinement system includes first and second unitary webs of cells made from elongated plastic strips bonded together in spaced apart areas. The strips form walls of the cells and at least some of the cells define open slots. At least one open slot of a first unitary web of cells is aligned with at least one open slot of a second unitary web of cells to result in a cell overlap region. The cell overlap region has opposite first and second sides. At least one connection device fastens the first unitary web of cells and the second unitary web of cells together. A method of fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes aligning two expanded cellular confinement structures so that at least one open slot defined by a first unitary web of cells is aligned with at least one open slot defined by a second unitary web of cells to form an overlap region having first and second sides; inserting an insertion member of a connection device from the second side of the overlap region through the aligned open slots of the overlap region to provide: the insertion member on the first side of the overlap region; a handle member of the connection device on the second side of the overlap region; and a shank member between the insert member and the handle member extending through the overlap region. | 05-13-2010 |
20120243949 | ANCHOR ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH OPEN MAT SYSTEM; OPEN MAT SYSTEM; AND METHODS FOR REINFORCING EARTH - An open mat system to reinforce turf includes an anchor arrangement to help secure the mat to the turf. The anchor arrangement includes an anchor head embedded in the earth, a cable connected to the anchor head, a cable connector device, and a brace. The cable is inserted into the connector device, which holds the cable against withdrawal from the connector device. The brace includes a receiver, in which the cable connector device is removably oriented in the receiver. | 09-27-2012 |
20130004697 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR FASTENING EXPANDED CELL CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR DOING THE SAME - A connection device for fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes an insertion member having insertion ends, an insertion member extension, an integral shank, and a handle member. A cellular confinement system includes first and second webs of cells made from strips bonded together in spaced apart areas. The strips form walls of the cells and at least some of the cells define open slots. At least one connection device fastens the first web and the second web together through the open slots. A method of fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes aligning two expanded cellular confinement structures; inserting an insertion member of a connection device through open slots; and turning the connection device. | 01-03-2013 |
20140140777 | ANCHOR ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH OPEN MAT SYSTEM; OPEN MAT SYSTEM; AND METHODS FOR REINFORCING EARTH - An open mat system to reinforce turf includes an anchor arrangement to help secure the mat to the turf. The anchor arrangement includes an anchor head embedded in the earth, a cable connected to the anchor head, a cable connector device, and a brace. The cable is inserted into the connector device, which holds the cable against withdrawal from the connector device. The brace includes a receiver, in which the cable connector device is removably oriented in the receiver. | 05-22-2014 |
Cory Scott Schneider, Green Bay, WI US
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20140205790 | LOAD TRANSFER OR CONNECTOR DEVICE FOR EXPANDED CELL CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR DOING THE SAME - A device that includes an insertion member, a shank, and a body having a through-hole and a post. The device can be part of a cellular confinement system. A method of transferring load from an expanded cellular confinement structure to a flexible tendon includes inserting an insertion member of a device through an open slot in the structure, inserting a tendon through a through-hole in the body of the device, and wrapping the tendon around a post of the body. A kit includes a first unitary section of cells, at least one device, and at least one tendon for securing the device and the section to allow transfer of load from the web to the tendon. | 07-24-2014 |
Curtis Schneider, Winneconne, WI US
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20130032420 | SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The snowmobile further includes running boards along the side of the tunnel that are removal and replaceable. | 02-07-2013 |
Daniel H. Schneider, Franklin, WI US
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20090199689 | MITER ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR A SAW - A power tool includes a base, a table supported by the base for pivoting movement about an axis, a coarse adjustment assembly between the base and the table, and a fine adjustment assembly between the base and the table. The fine adjustment assembly includes a rotating member supported by one of the base and the table, and an engagement surface provided by the other of the base and the table. The rotating member is selectively engageable with and rotatable along the engagement surface to finely adjust the angular position of the table relative to the base. The angular position of the table relative to the base is coarsely adjustable using the coarse adjustment assembly when the rotating member is disengaged from the engagement surface. The fine adjustment assembly disengages the coarse adjustment assembly and maintains the coarse adjustment assembly disengaged when the rotating member is engaged with the engagement surface. | 08-13-2009 |
20120023756 | HAND CUTTING TOOL - A hand cutting tool includes a handle lock assembly configured to retain handles of the cutting tool in a closed position. The handle lock assembly includes a latch that pivots with respect to a first handle about a latch axis from a locked position to an unlocked position and a pin manually movable with respect to a second handle between an engaged position and a released position. In a latched position of the handle lock assembly, the latch is in the locked position and engages the pin in the engaged position to retain the second handle in the closed position, and in an unlatched position of the handle lock assembly, the latch is in the unlocked position and is disengaged from the pin in response to the pin being manually moved to the released position to allow the second handle to move toward the open position. | 02-02-2012 |
20120111156 | PLIERS - A pliers includes a first member having a first head, a first handle, and a first grip. The first grip is positioned on the first handle such that an end portion of the first handle opposite the first head is exposed. The pliers also includes a second member pivotally coupled to the first member. The second member has a second head, a second handle, and a second grip. The second grip is positioned on the second handle such that an end portion of the second handle opposite the second head is exposed. Each grip includes a slot that facilitates sliding the grips onto the first and second handles over the end portions. | 05-10-2012 |
20130126550 | KNIFE BLADE DISPENSER - A knife blade dispenser including a plurality of knife blades, a frame, a cover coupled the frame to define a storage volume between the cover and the frame for the plurality of knife blades, a spacer assembly positioned within the storage volume to separate the storage volume into a new knife blade region for the plurality of knife blades to be stored and a used knife blade region configured to store a plurality of used knife blades that is in communication with the used blade slot, and a shuttle to dispense at least one of the plurality of knife blades from within the storage volume. | 05-23-2013 |
20130145628 | SNIPS INCLUDING A JAW STOP - A hand tool for actuation between a closed state and an open state includes a first jaw member having a first blade portion and a first extension portion. The first blade portion defines a first cutting edge having a first substantially convex profile along its entire length. A first handle member is coupled to the first extension portion. A second jaw member is pivotably coupled to the first jaw member. The second jaw has a second blade portion and a second extension portion. The second blade portion includes a second edge having a second substantially convex profile along its entire length. A second handle member is coupled to the second extension portion. The first jaw member and the second jaw member define a jaw stop that inhibits the first blade portion and the second blade portion from opening beyond a predetermined jaw angle. | 06-13-2013 |
20140047956 | PLIERS - A pliers includes a first member having a first head and a first handle. The first handle has an enlarged end portion and a grip area adjacent the enlarged end portion. At least a portion of the grip area has a smaller cross-sectional area than the enlarged end portion to define a rear lip located at an interface between the grip area and the enlarged end portion. The pliers also includes a first grip having a first open end and a second open end. The first grip is positioned on the grip area of the first handle. The first handle extends through the first open end and the second open end such that the rear lip of the first handle retains the second grip on the grip area of the first handle. | 02-20-2014 |
20140360024 | SHEARS - A shears that includes a first cutting blade including a first aperture and a second cutting blade including a second aperture, the second cutting blade pivotally coupled to the first cutting blade at a pivot joint. The shears further includes a first handle operable to pivot the first cutting blade about the pivot joint and a second handle operable to pivot the second cutting blade about the pivot joint. The pivot joint includes a bolt that extends through the first aperture and the second aperture. The bolt includes a head, a shank that extends from the head, and a longitudinal axis that extends centrally through the head and the shank along a length of the shank. The head includes a concave outer surface that extends around the longitudinal axis of the bolt. | 12-11-2014 |
20160096396 | CHALK LINE DEVICE - A chalk line device includes a housing, a spool, a chalk line, a hook, and a cap. The housing defines an outer surface and an internal chamber, and the housing includes an opening. The spool is supported in the internal chamber for rotation relative to the housing. The chalk line extends through the opening of the housing and the chalk line includes a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the chalk line is wrapped around the spool. The hook is secured to the first end of the chalk line and includes a tip adapted to engage a work piece. The cap is removably coupled to the housing to cover the opening. The cap includes a nozzle through which the chalk line extends and a projection for engaging and releasably securing the hook against the cap. | 04-07-2016 |
Dennis G. Schneider, New Berlin, WI US
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20100123987 | Apparatus for Fault Tolerant Digital Outputs - An output termination board for a safety system is disclosed herein. The termination board provides simplified wiring between the output modules and the remote devices operated by the controller in the system. Redundant output signals are generated within each pair of output modules and combined such that one control signal is sent to each remote device. In addition, a program executing on the controller of the safety system performs a test to determine if each output module is operating normally. If the program detects a fault in either output module, the safety system may alternately shut down according to a fail-safe procedure or continue operating under a fault-tolerant mode of operation. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125345 | Apparatus for Fault Tolerant Analog Inputs - An input termination board for use with an industrial controller in a safety system is disclosed herein. The industrial controller may be populated with standard analog input modules according to the requirements of the application. The termination board may selectively receive a single analog input signal from a remote device and transmit the signal to corresponding channels on two analog input modules or, alternately, receive two analog input signals and transmit each signal to one of the two corresponding channels. In addition, a program executing on the controller of the safety module monitors and tests each of the analog input channels on the input modules, verifying proper operation of the modules. If the program detects a fault in either input module, the safety system may alternately shut down according to a fail-safe procedure or continue operating under a fault-tolerant mode of operation. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125372 | Apparatus For Fault Tolerant Digital Inputs - An input termination board for use with an industrial controller in a safety system is disclosed herein. The industrial controller may be populated with standard input modules according to the application. The termination board, in conjunction with the controller allows the standard input modules to be used as safety inputs. The termination board provides simplified wiring between the input modules and the remote devices by splitting each of the signals generated by the remote device into separate inputs for two different input modules. In addition, a program executing on the controller of the safety system monitors and tests each of the inputs in both input modules to verify proper operation of the inputs. If the program detects a fault in either input module, the safety system may alternately shut down according to a fail-safe procedure or continue operating under a fault-tolerant mode of operation. | 05-20-2010 |
Destanie Amber Schneider, Beloit, WI US
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20140272007 | Snack Food Having Large Surface Inclusions - A snack food having large food flakes whereby the food flakes are substantially adhered to the food substrate by an adhesive. The food substrate may be any savory shelf-stable food known in the art such as a chips, pretzels, crispy bread products, popcorn, or nuts. A blend of the food flakes and the adhesive in its liquid form is applied to a food substrate. The topped food substrate is then subjected to changed process conditions to harden the adhesive, forming a bond between the food flakes and the food substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272034 | Method and Apparatus for Adhering Large Food Flakes to a Food Substrate - A method and apparatus for adhering large food flakes to a food substrate whereby the food flakes are substantially adhered to the food substrate by an adhesive. The food substrate may be any savory shelf-stable food known in the art such as a chips, pretzels, crispy bread products, popcorn, or nuts. A blend of the food flakes and the adhesive in its liquid form is applied to a food substrate. The topped food substrate is then subjected to changed process conditions to harden the adhesive, forming a bond between the food flakes and the food substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
Glen Schneider, Evansville, WI US
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20150233311 | SINGLE POINT ENGINE CONTROL INTERFACE - A single control for manipulating a fuel valve, a choke condition, and an ignition system condition of an engine of a portable engine powered device that simplifies starting, stopping, and operation of the engine associated with use of the device. The control includes a dial that can be rotated to positions between a first radial position and a second radial position. When the dial is in the first radial position, the fuel valve is maintained in a closed position and the ignition system is grounded such that the engine is rendered inoperable. Rotation of the dial away from the first radial position completes the ignition circuit, opens valve, and initiates a choke position suitable for subsequent starting and self-sustained operation of the engine. The dial is also axially displaceable to activate an electronic starter for engines so equipped. | 08-20-2015 |
Glen B. Schneider, Evansville, WI US
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20100101425 | Inertial Gas-Liquid Separator with Axially Variable Orifice Area - An inertial gas-liquid separator removes liquid particles from a gas-liquid stream and has a variable orifice area variable along an axial direction and dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve. | 04-29-2010 |
Glenn B. Schneider, Evansville, WI US
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20110167774 | Drain Tube for Gas-Liquid Separation Systems - A drain tube for an air-oil separator system, the tube being configured vertically in the system, the tube having an upper opening for receiving oil separated from air in the system, and a lower opening for releasing oil separated from air in the system, wherein the upper opening has a horizontal cross-sectional area that is greater than a horizontal cross-sectional area of the lower opening. | 07-14-2011 |
Jay R. Schneider, Mount Horeb, WI US
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20100074962 | DEGRADATION OF PRION PROTEIN AND REDUCED PRION INFECTIVITY BY EARTHWORM HOMOGENATES - Methods for the degradation of prion proteins are described. Items that may be contaminated with prions are treated with earthworm-derived extracts to degrade prion proteins and reduce their infectivity in animals. Methods of using an earthworm-derived protein extract for treating foodstuffs and surfaces to inhibit or disable prion infectivity are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating medical instruments, tools used to butcher animals, and laboratory equipment. | 03-25-2010 |
Jean-Yves Schneider, Milwaukee, WI US
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20130038139 | COMBINED ACTIVE AND PASSIVE HARMONIC MITIGATION DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - In one embodiment, the instant invention can provide a harmonic mitigating device that can include at least the following components: an active filter; a passive filter; c) at least one control switch, where the at least one control switch operationally controls whether the at least one active filter or the at least one passive filter can be utilized by the harmonic mitigation device to mitigate at least one harmonic current flow, and where the at least one control switch operationally switches the harmonic mitigation device from utilizing the at least one active filter to utilizing the at least one passive filter when a current load exceeds a predetermined percent of a full current load. | 02-14-2013 |
Jeffrey Schneider, Middleton, WI US
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20140250925 | Predictive Failure Algorithm For Refrigeration Systems - An apparatus and method for predicting failure of a ultralow temperature freezer is disclosed. The freezer includes a variety of temperature sensors, which monitor the temperature of the freezer at various components, such as at the heat exchanger, the condenser, and the evaporator. A controller is in communication with these sensors. The controller monitors these sensors and may determine that the freezer has experienced a performance degradation, or a severe performance degradation. In some embodiments, the controller also monitors other events, such as the actuation of the compressors, and closing of the freezer door. The controller uses temperature information, either absolute sensor readings, or the difference between two different sensor to estimate refrigerant volume and flow rate in the system. In some embodiment, the controller also uses elapsed time from a specific event and a temperature reading to estimate refrigerant volume and flow rate in the system. | 09-11-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Schneider, Waukesha, WI US
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20140111075 | Electrical Housing with Laterally-Pivoting Hood - A housing for electrical components may include a housing body which may include a first compartment for housing first electrical component(s) and an access panel. A hood may be pivotally coupled to the housing body at a first lateral side of the housing body such that the hood is rotatable about a generally vertical axis between (a) a closed position in which the hood and the access panel at least partially define a second compartment for housing second electrical component(s) coupled to the first electrical component(s) via one or more openings in the access panel, and (b) an open position providing access to the second electrical component(s). A locking system may be positioned at an askew angle to the hood and may lock the hood to the housing body at an upper portion of a lateral side of the hood. A tamper-resistant feature may also be included. | 04-24-2014 |
Jennifer Schneider, Mequon, WI US
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20130110243 | MICROSTRUCTURED IMPLANT SURFACES | 05-02-2013 |
Jennifer M. Schneider, Germantown, WI US
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20110282454 | Interbody Spinal Implant Having Internally Textured Surfaces - An interbody spinal implant including a body, the body comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface; opposing lateral sides; and opposing anterior and posterior portions; the top surface, bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, internal wall surface, and opposing anterior and posterior portions defining a substantially hollow center having a single vertical aperture defining an internal wall surface, the single vertical aperture (a) extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, (b) having a size and shape predetermined to maximize the surface area of the top surface and the bottom surface available proximate the anterior and posterior portions while maximizing both radiographic visualization and access to the substantially hollow center, and (c) defining a transverse rim, wherein at least a portion of the internal wall surface has a roughened surface topography. | 11-17-2011 |
20120158144 | IMPLANT WITH CRITICAL RATIO OF LOAD BEARING SURFACE AREA TO CENTRAL OPENING AREA - An implant that has a predefined ratio of load bearing surface area to the overall size of the implant body and specifically to the surface area of a centrally located opening of a vertical aperture which connects to a center void area or passage defined by the implant body shape. This invention discloses a critical ratio or balance between loading of contained graft material through the hollow center or central passage of the implant and the implant's frictional load bearing or contact area with e.g., adjacent vertebral bones. Application of this invention to a spinal implant provides an improved integration and integration rate of the graft material or the fusion of the adjacent vertebral bone structures. The ratio between implant load bearing surface area and implant central opening area maximizes implant internal volume and allows a large passage disposed medial laterally to allow for radiographic verification of fusion growth. | 06-21-2012 |
20120197317 | QUICK RELEASE SPINAL IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE - This invention is a novel, quick release spinal implant inserter, insertion device or holder/dispenser. It has the advantage of providing enhanced surgeon control of the prosthesis insertion process including the ability to insert and manipulate intervertebral spinal fusion implants or devices of many different sizes. | 08-02-2012 |
20120239150 | Friction Fit and Vertebral Endplate-Preserving Spinal Implant - An interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, opposing anterior and posterior portions, a substantially hollow center, a single vertical aperture, and a roughened surface topography on at least the top surface. The posterior portion has a generally rounded nose profile, and has a shorter height than the anterior portion such that the spinal implant comprises a lordotic angle for aligning the spine of a patient. The junctions of the top and bottom surfaces and the anterior portion comprise a sharp edge to resist expulsion of the spinal implant upon implantation. | 09-20-2012 |
20120303127 | IMPLANTS HAVING INTERNAL FEATURES FOR GRAFT RETENTION AND LOAD TRANSFER BETWEEN IMPLANT AND VERTEBRAE - An interbody spinal implant, such as a solid-body or composite implant, includes at least one graft contact surface as one or more of the internal surfaces of the implant. The graft contact surface, for example, having at least one ridge or groove is designed to contact and promote retention and stabilization of bone growth-inducing materials placed within the internal openings of the implant body. In addition, the ridges or grooves may influence the biological processes to promote bone healing and fusion. Also disclosed are processes of fabricating the graft contact surfaces and other surface topographies on the implant. | 11-29-2012 |
20120316650 | IMPLANTS HAVING THREE DISTINCT SURFACES - An interbody spinal implant having at least three distinct surfaces including (1) at least one integration surface having a roughened surface topography including macro features, micro features, and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures; (2) at least one graft contact surface having a coarse surface topography including micro features and nano features; and (3) at least one soft tissue surface having a substantially smooth surface including nano features. Also disclosed are processes of fabricating the different surface topographies, which may include separate macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316651 | COMPOSITE IMPLANTS HAVING INTEGRATION SURFACES COMPOSED OF A REGULAR REPEATING PATTERN - A composite interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, and opposing anterior and posterior portions; a first integration plate affixed to the top surface of the body; and an optional second integration plate affixed to the bottom surface of the body. At least a portion of the first integration plate, optional second integration plate, or both has a roughened surface topography including macro features, micro features, and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures, adapted to grip bone through friction, inhibit migration of the implant, and promote bone growth. Also disclosed are processes of fabricating a roughened surface topography, which may include separate and sequential macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps. | 12-13-2012 |
20130282122 | INTERBODY SPINAL IMPLANT HAVING A ROUGHENED SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY ON ONE OR MORE INTERNAL SURFACES - Interbody spinal implants comprise internal sidewalls having a roughened surface topography. The internal sidewalls may be those that surround a substantially hollow implant center, including the sidewalls of a vertical aperture and sidewalls of a transverse aperture. The roughened surface topography comprises macro, micro, and nano features that comprise an amplitude, a peak to valley height, and spacing. | 10-24-2013 |
20130292357 | PROCESS OF FABRICATING IMPLANTS HAVING THREE DISTINCT SURFACES - Processes of fabricating different surface topographies, which may include separate macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps, in order to produce an interbody spinal implant having at least three distinct surfaces including (1) at least one integration surface having a roughened surface topography including macro features, micro features, and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures; (2) at least one graft contact surface having a coarse surface topography including micro features and nano features; and (3) at least one soft tissue surface having a substantially smooth surface including nano features. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304218 | PROCESS OF FABRICATING IMPLANTS HAVING INTERNAL FEATURES FOR GRAFT RETENTION AND LOAD TRANSFER BETWEEN IMPLANT AND VERTEBRAE - Processes of fabricating at least one graft contact surface and other surface topographies on an interbody spinal implant, such as a solid-body or composite implant. The graft contact surface as one or more of the internal surfaces of the implant includes at least one ridge or groove, for example, which is designed to contact and promote retention and stabilization of bone growth-inducing materials placed within the internal openings of the implant body. In addition, the ridges or grooves may influence the biological processes to promote bone healing and fusion. | 11-14-2013 |
20130306591 | PROCESS OF FABRICATING COMPOSITE IMPLANTS HAVING INTEGRATION SURFACES COMPOSED OF A REGULAR REPEATING PATTERN - Processes of fabricating a roughened surface topography on a composite interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, and opposing anterior and posterior portions; a first integration plate affixed to the top surface of the body; and an optional second integration plate affixed to the bottom surface of the body. At least a portion of the first integration plate, optional second integration plate, or both has a roughened surface topography including macro features, micro features, and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures, adapted to grip bone through friction, inhibit migration of the implant, and promote bone growth. The process steps may include separate and sequential macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps. | 11-21-2013 |
20140114421 | INTERBODY SPINAL IMPLANT HAVING A ROUGHENED SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY - An interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, opposing anterior and posterior portions, a substantially hollow center, and a single vertical aperture. The single vertical aperture extends from the top surface to the bottom surface, has a size and shape predetermined to maximize the surface area of the top surface and the bottom surface available proximate the anterior and posterior portions while maximizing both radiographic visualization and access to the substantially hollow center, and defines a transverse rim. | 04-24-2014 |
20140277483 | SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE CHEMISTRY OF AN INTEGRATION SURFACE - An interbody spinal implant and a process of producing the implant. The implant includes an integration surface having a roughened surface topography as at least part of the top surface, bottom surface, or both surfaces. The integration surface comprises at least one or more of (a) a plurality of grains; (b) intergranular boundaries between the plurality of grains; and (c) unsatisfied chemical bonds. The integration surface may be produced by texturing a surface by chemical processes, mechanical processes, or both to provide the plurality of grains and intergranular boundaries and chemically etching the surface to provide unsatisfied chemical bonds. In addition, the plurality of grains and the intergranular boundaries may etch at different or non-uniform etch rates. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277511 | COMPOSITE IMPLANTS HAVING INTEGRATION SURFACES COMPOSED OF A REGULAR REPEATING PATTERN - A composite interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, and opposing anterior and posterior portions; a first integration plate affixed to the top surface of the body; and an optional second integration plate affixed to the bottom surface of the body. At least a portion of the first integration plate, optional second integration plate, or both has a roughened surface topography including macro features, micro features, and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures, adapted to grip bone through friction, inhibit migration of the implant, and promote bone growth. Also disclosed are processes of fabricating a roughened surface topography, which may include separate and sequential macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps. | 09-18-2014 |
20150018958 | FRICTION-FIT SPINAL ENDPLATE AND ENDPLATE-PRESERVING METHOD - An interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, and opposing anterior and posterior portions. At least a portion of the top surface, the bottom surface, or both surfaces has a roughened surface topography including both micro features and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures, adapted to grip bone through friction generated when the implant is placed between two vertebrae and to inhibit migration of the implant. The roughened surface topography typically further includes macro features and the macro features, micro features, and nano features overlap. Also disclosed are methods of using such implants and processes of fabricating a roughened surface topography on a surface of an implant. The process includes separate and sequential macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps. | 01-15-2015 |
20150202047 | MICROSTRUCTURED IMPLANT SURFACES - An implantable device for treating disc degenerative disease and arthritis of the spine. The implant is sized for placement into an intravertebral disc space. The implant has a body with a predetermined, defined, repeating, three-dimensional pattern at least partially on at least one of its surfaces. The pattern is adapted to create a surface area of bone-contacting features that enhance in-growth and biological attachment to a biocompatible material. Also disclosed are process steps for making the implant. | 07-23-2015 |
20150335434 | Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Process for Producing Implants with Homogeneous Body Substantially Free of Pores and Inclusions - Implants are formed from a multiple staged process that combines both additive and subtractive techniques. Additive techniques melt powders and fragments of a desired material, then successively layer the molten material into the desired implant shape, without compressing or remelting for homogenization of the layers, thereby producing an implant that is substantially free of pores and inclusions. Subtractive techniques refine implant surfaces to produce a bioactive roughened surface comprised of macro, micro, and nano structural features that facilitate bone growth and fusion. | 11-26-2015 |
Joseph C. Schneider, Menasha, WI US
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20110180517 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BINDING A WIRELESS CONTROL DEVICE TO A WELDING POWER SOURCE - A welding system including a welding power source, a receiver, and a wireless control device are provided. The receiver is adapted to communicate information to and from the welding power source. The wireless control device and/or the receiver is adapted to learn a first address specific to the receiver and the wireless control device pair to exclusively bind the welding power source to the wireless control device during a learning mode. Such a binding may occur when the wireless control device is located a distance from the welding power source that is below a preset threshold. The wireless control device controls operation of the welding power source when the wireless control device is bound to the welding power source. | 07-28-2011 |
20120006800 | WELD BEAD FEATURE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A welding system including an operator interface having a weld bead feature indicator and a weld parameter adjustment selector is provided. The weld parameter adjustment selector is adapted to receive a desired weld parameter adjustment from an operator. The welding system also includes control circuitry communicatively coupled to the operator interface and adapted to receive data encoding the desired weld parameter adjustment, to determine a change in a weld bead feature corresponding to the desired weld parameter adjustment, and to control the visual weld bead feature indicator to visually communicate the change in the weld bead feature to the operator. | 01-12-2012 |
20130264319 | Weld Cell System With Communication - A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating. | 10-10-2013 |
20140190944 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING GAS PRESSURE FOR A PLASMA CUTTER - A system for providing a dynamically controlled plasma cutting system. The plasma cutting system includes a proportional valve and a sensing device arrangement and a controller connected to this arrangement. The system is configured to dynamically control gas flow in a plasma torch. The system measures gas pressure at a proportional valve and makes necessary gas pressure adjustments in the system by way of controlling a drive signal sent to the proportional valve to control gas flow. | 07-10-2014 |
Lee M. Schneider, Neenah, WI US
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20090206074 | Apparatus for Cooking Raw Food Items in a Microwave Oven - An apparatus for preparing a food item in a microwave oven comprises a tray including an interior space defined by a base and an upstanding peripheral wall, and a cover pivotably connected to the tray for pivoting the cover relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position. The tray and/or cover includes a plurality of protrusions extending into the interior space. A microwave energy interactive material overlies the protrusions on the tray and/or cover. | 08-20-2009 |
Lee M. Schneider, Menasha, WI US
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20090242550 | Self-Venting Microwave Heating Package - A package for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food item in a microwave oven, comprises a packaging material configured to define an interior space for receiving a food item, at least two portions of the packaging material being joined to one another to define a sealed area adapted to be situated above a lowermost portion of the food item received in the interior space, the sealed area being configured to weaken in response to thermal energy, and a microwave energy interactive material joined to a side of the packaging material facing the interior space, at least a portion of the microwave energy interactive material being disposed within the sealed area. | 10-01-2009 |
20140269815 | Method and Apparatus for Identifying Defects in Susceptors of Microwave Food Containers - A method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting defects in susceptors of microwave food containers during production of such containers. The method comprises the steps of advancing the microwave food containers in a downstream direction along a processing path; subjecting each microwave food container as it moves along the processing path to microwave radiation sufficient to heat the susceptors of the container without destroying the susceptors of the container; obtaining an image preferably in the infrared spectrum of the heated susceptors of each container; determining if the image is indicative of a defect in the susceptors of each container; and removing from the processing path containers that are indicated to have defective susceptors. The apparatus includes a conveyor that moves containers through a first microwave absorbing cavity, a resonator cavity wherein containers are subjected to microwave energy, and a second microwave absorbing cavity wherein an image of each container is obtained. | 09-18-2014 |
Mary Schneider, Brookfield, WI US
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20090177102 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREDICTING SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH RISK - A system and method for predicting sudden cardiac death. The system includes a patient monitoring station, a Holter analysis workstation, and a hospital information network. The Holter analysis workstation being operative to apply a plurality of data analysis algorithms to create a sudden cardiac death report. The method applies a first data analysis technique and a second data analysis technique to electrocardiographic data to produce an indication of sudden cardiac death risk. | 07-09-2009 |
Paul Anthony Schneider, Waunakee, WI US
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20160031099 | ELECTRIC SHAVER - An electric shaver generally includes a handle and a head mounted on the handle. The head has at least three cutter assemblies arranged in a forward-rearward direction. The cutter assemblies include a forwardmost cutter assembly and a rearwardmost cutter assembly that are long hair cutter assemblies. Each of the long hair cutter assemblies has a substantially U-shaped upper blade and a lower blade in shearing contact with the upper blade. The cutter assemblies further include a short hair cutter assembly disposed between the long hair cutter assemblies. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031100 | ELECTRIC SHAVER - An electric shaver generally includes a handle having an arm, and a head mounted on the handle via the arm such that the head is pivotable relative to the arm. The electric shaver also includes a clip by which the head automatically attached to the handle upon insertion of the arm into the head. | 02-04-2016 |
Paul P. Schneider, Bayside, WI US
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20100039385 | Computer Peripheral with Integrated Electromagnetic Radiation Therapy - A computer pointing device that provides electromagnetic radiation therapy to help prevent or promote healing for repetitive stress injury. The device, such as a computer mouse, may include a body and a motion sensing device configured to determine movement of the body relative to a reference point. An EMR-emitting device, such as a plurality of LEDs, may be housed on the body and configured to emit EMR such as visible and/or infrared light within preferred wavelength ranges designed to provide therapeutic affects for the hand of a user. | 02-18-2010 |
20110071601 | KEYBOARD WITH INTEGRATED ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION THERAPY - A device, such as a computer pointing device or a keyboard, that provides electromagnetic radiation therapy to help prevent or promote healing for repetitive stress injury. If the keyboard is used, one or more EMR-emitting devices, such as a plurality of LEDs, may be housed in the keyboard body and configured to emit EMR such as visible and/or infrared light within preferred wavelength ranges, to provide therapeutic affects for the wrist and hand of a user. | 03-24-2011 |
Paul W. Schneider, Hartland, WI US
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20160066717 | Releasable Cushion-Type Support Arrangement For An Item Such As A User Interface Device - A support for an item such as a user interface device includes a cushion member defining an exterior and an interior. A releasable connection arrangement between the item and the cushion member includes a first connector carried by the item and a second connector carried by the cushion member. The connectors are releasably engageable for releasably engaging the item with the cushion member. The first connector may be located within an interior defined by the item, and in one form may be a portion of an internal structure of the item. Alternatively, the item may define an exterior surface, and the first connector may be secured to the exterior surface of the item. The cushion member may define an exterior, and the second connector may be located on the exterior of the cushion member. The first and second connectors may be magnetically attractive connectors or mechanical connectors, e.g. hook-and-loop connectors. | 03-10-2016 |
20160088931 | Cushioned Forearm Support Arrangement For A Work Area Or User Input Or Interface Device - A work arrangement includes a work component that is manually manipulated by a user, e.g. a keyboard, and a cushioned support arrangement located between the work component and the user. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushioned support area that supports the user's forearms and wrists. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushion member having a device support area. The cushioned support area is located rearwardly of the device support area, and may be arranged on a work surface having a front edge such that the cushioned support arrangement is positioned between the front edge of the work surface and the device support area. A front portion of the cushioned support arrangement may overlie the front edge of the work surface. The device support area may include a recess within which the device is received. A releasable engagement arrangement may be interposed between the device and the device support area. | 03-31-2016 |
Paul W. Schneider, Oconomowoc, WI US
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20080242185 | Flicker-Type Flying Toy Device - A flying toy ( | 10-02-2008 |
20100141586 | Cushioned User Interface Or Control Device - A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller. | 06-10-2010 |
20130342449 | Cushioned User Inferface Or Control Device - A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller. | 12-26-2013 |
20140091527 | Corner-Mounted Target - A target for receiving projectiles is configured for mounting in a corner of a room. The target includes a front target wall including a pair of spaced apart edges having a target area located between the edges and at least one side area extending from the front wall adapted for engagement with one of the walls defining the corner | 04-03-2014 |
20140313126 | Cushioned User Interface Or Control Device - A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard W. Schneider, Campbellsport, WI US
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20090000440 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - A method of trimming printed media comprises selecting printed media to be positioned on a conveyor based on predetermined delivery sequence data, positioning the printed media on the conveyor, receiving size data representative of at least one dimension of the printed media to be trimmed, and electronically controlling a trimmer based on the received size data to adjust a location at which the printed media is to be trimmed. | 01-01-2009 |
20100269651 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - A method of trimming printed media, having a first dimension, a first edge parallel to the direction of the first dimension, and a second dimension substantially perpendicular to the first dimension, includes selecting printed media to be positioned on a conveyor based on predetermined delivery sequence data, positioning the printed media along a path on the conveyor, abutting the printed media with a stop to position the first edge of the printed media at a location along the path, receiving size data representative of the second dimension of the printed media to be trimmed, and electronically controlling at least one of the stop and a trimming device to adjust a distance between the stop and the trimming device, in a direction substantially parallel with the path, based on the received size data to adjust a location along the second dimension at which the printed media is to be trimmed. | 10-28-2010 |
20150273714 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable trimming assembly is configured to receive printed media along a path in a downstream direction. The printed media includes a first dimension oriented perpendicular to the path and a second dimension oriented substantially perpendicular to the first dimension. The adjustable trimming assembly includes a trimming device adapted to trim a margin from the second dimension of the printed media and a conveyor adapted to receive the printed media along the path. The conveyor is positioned adjacent the trimming device. The adjustable trimming assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the conveyor and a controller operably coupled to the actuator to adjust the distance traveled by the printed media along the path before the margin is trimmed from the second dimension of the printed media. | 10-01-2015 |
Robert H. Schneider, Beaver Dam, WI US
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20150323072 | ACTUATOR WITH SCREW-IN GLAND AND DETENT STRUCTURE - A fluid actuator includes housing defining a cylinder bore and first and second fluid passages. A circumferential detent groove extends into the housing from the cylinder bore. The cylinder bore receives a piston having a top face and a skirt in sliding engagement. A circumferential detent ring groove extends radially inwardly into the skirt. The detent ring groove has a first portion of a first depth and a second portion of a second, greater depth. An o-ring is at least partially received in the second portion. A wear ring is at least partially received in the first portion and overlies the o-ring. The o-ring biases the wear ring outwardly of the detent ring so that the wear ring may be selectively engaged with the detent groove. | 11-12-2015 |
Robert Herbert Schneider, Beaver Dam, WI US
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20130333736 | Awning With Support System Having Articulated Mounting Arm - A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. Top and bottom mounting arms extend from a support arm for the roller, with the bottom arm being articulated, and with an extensible strut pivotally connected to and extending between each top and bottom mounting arm. | 12-19-2013 |
Robert S. Schneider, Middleton, WI US
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20080278976 | DYNAMIC VOLTAGE SAG CORRECTION - A voltage sag correction device includes an input terminal adapted to receive a first operating signal having a line-to-neutral voltage. The first operating signal is provided to a load through an output terminal. A regulator module includes a rectifying device adapted to rectify a line-to-line input signal, a storage unit adapted to store energy corresponding to the rectified line-to-line input signal, and an inverter switching device adapted to use the stored energy to generate a correction signal during at least a portion of a voltage sag. An injection transformer in electrical communication with the regulator module is adapted to reduce a voltage of the correction signal. A bypass switch is in a closed position during a normal operating condition such that the injection transformer is bypassed. The bypass switch is in an open position during at least a portion of the voltage sag such that the injection transformer is energized. | 11-13-2008 |
Scott Schneider, Waukesha, WI US
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20090229842 | BATTERY PACK FOR USE WITH A POWER TOOL AND A NON-MOTORIZED SENSING TOOL - A system includes a power tool having a motor, a drive mechanism mechanically coupled to the motor, and an output element mechanically coupled to the drive mechanism. The motor is operable to drive the drive mechanism and the output element. The system also includes a non-motorized sensing tool having a printed circuit board and a sensing element electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. The sensing element is operable to detect an external characteristic and output a signal to the circuit board. The circuit board is operable to condition the signal into a human-comprehensible form. The system further includes a rechargeable battery pack removably and independently coupled to the power tool and the non-motorized sensing tool. The battery pack is operable to power the motor to drive the drive mechanism and the output element when connected to the power tool, and is operable to power the circuit board and the sensing element when connected to the non-motorized sensing tool. | 09-17-2009 |
20120118917 | POWERED DISPENSING TOOL - A powered dispensing tool includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a rack coupled to the motor for powered translation in at least one of a forward direction and a reverse direction, and a transmission selectively coupling the motor and the rack. The transmission includes an input ring rotatable in response to rotation of the motor in a first direction corresponding with powered translation of the rack in the forward direction, a first clutch member engaged with the rack through an intermediate gear, and a second clutch member that receives torque from the input ring and that is movable in response to rotation of the motor in the first direction toward a first position engaging the first clutch member. The second clutch member is also movable in response to rotation of the motor in an opposite, second direction toward a second position disengaged from the first clutch member. | 05-17-2012 |
20120206591 | VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE - A visual inspection device includes a housing with a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion, a flexible cable having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end, a camera assembly coupled to the second end of the flexible cable and operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable, and a display movably coupled to the support portion of the housing and operable to present an image derived from the image data. | 08-16-2012 |
20120224047 | VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE - A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically connected to the flexible cable to display image date from the image sensor. The device is powered by a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body. | 09-06-2012 |
20120318546 | BATTERY PACK FOR USE WITH A POWER TOOL AND A NON-MOTORIZED SENSING TOOL - A system includes a power tool having a motor, a drive mechanism mechanically coupled to the motor, and an output element mechanically coupled to the drive mechanism. The motor is operable to drive the drive mechanism and the output element. The system also includes a non-motorized sensing tool having a printed circuit board and a sensing element electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. The sensing element is operable to detect an external characteristic and output a signal to the circuit board. The circuit board is operable to condition the signal into a human-comprehensible form. The system further includes a rechargeable battery pack removably and independently coupled to the power tool and the non-motorized sensing tool to power the motor to drive the drive mechanism and the output element when connected to the power tool and the circuit board and the sensing element when connected to the non-motorized sensing tool. | 12-20-2012 |
20130044002 | MULTI-BAY BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger for charging a first battery pack and a second battery pack includes a housing, a charging circuit positioned within the housing, and a first charging port coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the charging circuit. The first charging port is configured to support the first battery pack and defines a first connection axis along which the first battery pack is movable to connect with the charging circuit. The battery charger also includes a second charging port coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the charging circuit. The second charging port is configured to support the second battery pack while the first charging port supports the first battery pack. The second charging port defines a second connection axis along which the second battery pack is movable to connect with the charging circuit. The first connection axis is angled relative to the second connection axis. | 02-21-2013 |
20140160268 | VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE - A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically connected to the flexible cable to display image date from the image sensor. The device is powered by a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body. | 06-12-2014 |
20150014008 | BATTERY PACK FOR USE WITH A POWER TOOL AND A NON-MOTORIZED SENSING TOOL - A system includes a power tool having a motor, a drive mechanism mechanically coupled to the motor, and an output element mechanically coupled to the drive mechanism. The motor is operable to drive the drive mechanism and the output element. The system also includes a non-motorized sensing tool having a printed circuit board and a sensing element electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. The sensing element is operable to detect an external characteristic and output a signal to the circuit board. The circuit board is operable to condition the signal into a human-comprehensible form. The system further includes a rechargeable battery pack removably and independently coupled to the power tool and the non-motorized sensing tool to power the motor to drive the drive mechanism and the output element when connected to the power tool and the circuit board and the sensing element when connected to the non-motorized sensing tool. | 01-15-2015 |
20150201170 | VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE - A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically connected to the flexible cable to display image date from the image sensor. The device is powered by a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body. | 07-16-2015 |
20150303717 | BATTERY CHARGER INCLUDING MULTIPLE CHARGING PORTS - A battery charger for charging a first battery pack and a second battery pack includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is angled relative to the second surface. The battery charger also includes a charging circuit positioned within the housing, a first charging port coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the charging circuit, and a second charging port coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the charging circuit. The first charging port configured to support the first battery pack, and the second charging port is configured to support the second battery pack. The battery charger further includes an indicator light associated with the first charging port. The indicator light includes a lens that extends over a portion of the first surface and a portion of the second surface. | 10-22-2015 |
Steven M. Schneider, Germantown, WI US
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20120238191 | Securing Structure for Optic Device - A securing structure for an optical piece is disclosed and which comprises: a hub portion; a surrounding portion connected to the hub portion; a plurality of recess structures formed or otherwise provided in at least one of the hub portion and the surrounding portion and which are at least partially open on at least one side; and a rib structure that at least partially separates the plurality of recess structures, The structure is capable of use with an apparatus for securing and clamping optical lenses (e.g., spectacle lenses) requiring edge-machining. | 09-20-2012 |
Thomas W. Schneider, Grand View, WI US
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20100122638 | Flexographic Printing Apparatus And Method - A flexographic printing apparatus and method utilize a support platform attached to a printer frame and four bearing support carriages attached to the support platform for operatively supporting opposite ends of a plate roll and an anilox roll. One plate roll carriage and one anilox roll carriage are operatively attached to the support platform along each opposite side of the support platform by a common linear guide arrangement. The plate roll carriages are positioned along the linear guide arrangements by two plate roll linear positioners operatively attached between the support plate. The anilox carriages are positioned along the linear guide arrangements with respect to the plate roll carriages by a pair of anilox roll linear positioners operatively attached between the plate roll and anilox roll carriages. The support platform is also transversely movable with respect to the printer frame for lateral registration. | 05-20-2010 |
20120163944 | HIGH SPEED INTERFOLDED LOG ACCUMULATOR - A log accumulator comprising a plurality of buckets, a feed arrangement and a transport system and methods are provided. The feed arrangement loads logs onto the buckets. The transport system transports the buckets past the feed arrangement for loading of the buckets. The transport system and the feed arrangement are configured to maintain the feed arrangement in a fixed relative position with one of the buckets for an extended period of time while the feed arrangement loads the one of the buckets. The accumulator may include an unload arrangement that operates to unload logs in substantially the same manner as the feed arrangement. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167527 | BULK PACK NAPKIN SEPARATOR - A bulk pack napkin separator and method utilize various combinations of simultaneous compression of several bulk packs and various forms of bulk pack accumulators for improving speed and functionality of the separator. | 07-05-2012 |