Schultheis, US
Douglas A. Schultheis, Cumberland, RI US
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20140378026 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHAPING AND EXTRUDING FORMABLE MATERIAL - A toy recycling truck that shapes and extrudes formable material is described. A formable material is fed into a first opening, or door, on the top of the truck and is extruded out of a second opening at the back of the truck. The formable material is fed into a molding extruder having a molding device and an expeller. The molding device includes a first cylindrical roller and a second cylindrical roller with inset molds that are adjacent and that turn toward each other so that the formable material fills the molds with pushed into the molding device. A three dimensional figure is released from the molds and synchronized to be extruded by an expeller. The expeller includes a paddle wheel with one or more paddles that extrudes the three dimensional shape molded from the formable material. | 12-25-2014 |
Douglas Arthur Schultheis, Cumberland, RI US
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20130264740 | COMBINED STAMPING AND CUTTING DEVICE FOR MODELING COMPOUND - A combined a toy which simply yet uniquely stamps and cuts off formed articles in a fun and interesting way utilizing cooperating rollers which employ a stamp and at least one angular projection defining a cutting edge on at least one roller. Two or more cooperating rollers are at a frame with each roller including a peripheral surface, one or more concentric ribs on the peripheral surface of each roller which cooperate to spiral around the length of each roller defining a molding surface which spirals around the peripheral surface of each roller, and a stamp on the molding surface of at least one roller. The driving mechanism rotates a gear mechanism which in turn rotates the two or more rollers that cooperate to stamp and cut off articles formed on the molding surface of the rollers. | 10-10-2013 |
Eric Schultheis, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20140276983 | Suturing Device and Method for Sealing an Opening in a Blood Vessel or Other Biological Structure - A suturing device includes a handle, an elongated body, at least one suture snag, at least one pair of needles, and at least one suture pair. The suture snag is moveable between a deployed position in which two distal arm portions thereof radially extend away from the elongated body and a retracted position in which the two distal arm portions are disposed within the elongated body. The suture pair is slidingly disposed through the needle pair. The suturing device deploys the suture snag within a vessel adjacent to an arteriotomy, extends the needle pair through a vessel wall around the arteriotomy and through the deployed suture snag, extends the suture pair beyond the distal ends of the needle pair, and then utilizes the suture snag to capture the extended suture pair by retracting the suture snag to pull first or distal ends of the sutures back into the suturing device. An inflatable balloon or an expandable suture capture component may be alternatives to the suture snag for capturing the suture ends. | 09-18-2014 |
Eric A. Schultheis, Los Altos, CA US
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20090254083 | ROBOTIC ABLATION CATHETER - Assemblies, systems, and methods related to remotely-steerable ablation procedures are described. A necked-down ablation catheter may be coupled within a working lumen of a robotically-steerable sheath configured to be driveably coupled to an electromechanical instrument driver. The ablation catheter may be an irrigated ablation catheter having an irrigation fluid reservoir at its distal tip. The outer diameter of the distal portion of the ablation catheter is generally larger than that of the more proximal aspects due, in part, to the fact that the proximal aspects are designed to fit through a relatively low-profile steerable sheath. | 10-08-2009 |
20090312756 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETERS - An apparatus for ablating tissue includes an elongate flexible member having a proximal end and a distal end. The elongate flexible member includes an irrigation lumen disposed between the proximal end and the distal end of the elongate flexible member. The irrigation lumen is configured to deliver irrigation fluid from the proximal portion of the elongate flexible member to the distal portion of the elongate flexible member. An ablation member is coupled to the distal end of the elongate flexible member. The ablation member is in fluid communication with the irrigation lumen. The ablation member comprises of a shell having a side wall and a distal wall. The side wall and distal walls of the shell define a cavity or reservoir for containing the irrigation fluid. The side wall includes a plurality of ports for dispensing fluid from the reservoir. A thermocouple is disposed from the proximal end of the elongate flexible member to a distal portion of the elongate member, wherein a distal tip of the thermocouple is positioned proximal to the irrigation reservoir and the thermocouple is electrically isolated from the ablation member. | 12-17-2009 |
20100121138 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING FORCE - A medical system comprises a medical probe including an elongated probe body, a lumen extending within the probe body, an axially flexible section, and a push-pull rod slidably disposed within the lumen. The system comprises a ditherer mechanically coupled to the rod for cyclically displacing it axially back and forth within the lumen, such that the ends of the probe body are axially displaced relative to each other via the axially flexible section. The system further comprises a sensor for sensing a force axially applied to the distal end of the probe body. A method comprises introducing a medical probe into a patient, axially dithering the distal end of the medical probe back and forth relative to the proximal end of the medical probe, and sensing a force applied between tissue of the patient and the distal end of the medical probe while the distal end is axially dithered. | 05-13-2010 |
Eric A. Schultheis, San Jose, CA US
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20100121269 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING FORCE ON A ROBOTICALLY CONTROLLED MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical system comprises a medical probe including an elongated probe body, a lumen extending within the probe body, an axially flexible section, and a push-pull member slidably disposed within the lumen. The system comprises a ditherer mechanically coupled to the member for cyclically displacing it axially back and forth within the lumen, such that the ends of the probe body are axially displaced relative to each other via the axially flexible section. The system further comprises a sensor for sensing a force axially applied to the distal end of the probe body. A method comprises introducing a medical probe into a patient, axially dithering the distal end of the medical probe back and forth relative to the proximal end of the medical probe, and sensing a force applied between tissue of the patient and the distal end of the medical probe while the distal end is axially dithered. | 05-13-2010 |
20130158477 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING FORCE ON A ROBOTICALLY CONTROLLED MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical system comprises a medical probe including an elongated probe body, a lumen extending within the probe body, an axially flexible section, and a push-pull member slidably disposed within the lumen. The system comprises a ditherer mechanically coupled to the member for cyclically displacing it axially back and forth within the lumen, such that the ends of the probe body are axially displaced relative to each other via the axially flexible section. The system further comprises a sensor for sensing a force axially applied to the distal end of the probe body. A method comprises introducing a medical probe into a patient, axially dithering the distal end of the medical probe back and forth relative to the proximal end of the medical probe, and sensing a force applied between tissue of the patient and the distal end of the medical probe while the distal end is axially dithered. | 06-20-2013 |
F. Alan Schultheis, Redding, CT US
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20100216602 | Trunk rotation - This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture. | 08-26-2010 |
20120015777 | Core muscle strengthening - The method and system of this invention provides for core muscle strengthening. The method comprises the step of: providing an apparatus ( | 01-19-2012 |
20130137551 | Core Muscle Strengthening - The method and system of this invention provides for core muscle strengthening. The method comprises the step of: providing an apparatus ( | 05-30-2013 |
Gary R. Schultheis, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20120158138 | Adjustable Hair Transplantation Chair - A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures. | 06-21-2012 |
Mikell W. Schultheis, Acworth, GA US
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20090246430 | BIO-BASED POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE POLYMER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material. A method of producing a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising obtaining a diol component comprising ethylene glycol, obtaining a terephthalate component comprising terephthalic acid, wherein at least one of the diol component and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material, and reacting the diol component and the terephthalate component to form a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of the terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of the diol component. | 10-01-2009 |
20100028512 | BIO-BASED POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE PACKAGING AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - This invention relates to a method of making a bio-based PET packaging and particularly to a method of producing a bio-based PET from at least one bio-based material comprising: a) forming at least one PET component from at least one bio-based material, wherein the at least one PET component is selected from a monoethylene glycol (“MEG”), a terephthalic acid (“TA”), and combinations thereof; (b) processing said bio-based PET component into a bio-based PET. | 02-04-2010 |
20110262669 | Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate Polymer and Method of Making Same - A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material. A method of producing a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising obtaining a diol component comprising ethylene glycol, obtaining a terephthalate component comprising terephthalic acid, wherein at least one of the diol component and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material, and reacting the diol component and the terephthalate component to form a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of the terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of the diol component. | 10-27-2011 |
20150110983 | FURANOIC POLYMER PREFORMS, CONTAINERS AND PROCESSING - Preforms and methods of processing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) polymers, such as poly(ethylene-2,5-furandicaboxylate (PEF), to produce preforms and articles, such as containers. The present invention also includes preforms with superior processing characteristics and containers, such as PEF beverage bottles, with superior performance properties. | 04-23-2015 |
Otto Schultheis, Marshell, MI US
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20100012204 | VALVE MANIFOLD - A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position. | 01-21-2010 |
20130276921 | VALVE MANIFOLD - A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position. | 10-24-2013 |
Otto Jerome Schultheis, Albion, MI US
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20130312681 | ROCKER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED DURABILITY - A durable system is disclosed for controlling variable valve actuation of an engine valve corresponding to a cylinder of an automobile engine. The system is designed to have a durability that exceeds the expected life of a conventional automobile engine. The system includes first crowned cam having a first lift profile, a second crowned cam having a second lift profile, and a rocker arm assembly. The rocker assembly includes a first arm having an end connected to said engine valve, having a high impact roller following the first crowned cam operating the engine valves according to a first lift profile. The rocker arm assembly also includes a second arm having slider pads riding on the second crowned cam to operate said engine valve according to a second lift profile. The slider pads have a sliding surface covered with an impact-resistant multilayer coating with its outermost coating being a wear-resistant coating. A latch having adjustable latch lash secures the second arm relative to the first arm when in a latched position causing the valve to operate according to a second lift profile when the latch is in a latched position, and the valve is operated according to a first lift profile when the latch is not in a latched position. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312687 | ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - A method of precision manufacture of an outer arm of a rocker arm assembly is performed by determining structures of a rough outer arm that would require precision processing and locations to support the structures as they are processed. Starting with at least one structure requiring precision processing, locations on the outer arm close to the structure to hold the outer arm during processing are determined that would cause minimal distortion of the outer arm during processing. The outer arm is then provided with clamping lobes at these locations. The clamping lobes of the outer arm are clamping into a fixture for manufacturing. The slider pad may now be precision ground while the outer arm is clamped in the fixture with minimal risk of distortion of the outer arm. | 11-28-2013 |
20160061067 | ROCKER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED DURABILITY - A durable system for controlling variable valve actuation of an engine valve corresponding to a cylinder of an automobile engine. The system includes first and second crowned cams having first and second lift profiles and a rocker arm assembly. The rocker assembly includes a first arm having an end connected to said engine valve, having a high impact roller following the first crowned cam operating the engine valves according to a first lift profile. The rocker arm assembly also includes a second arm having durable slider pads riding on the second crowned cam to operate said engine valve according to a second lift profile. A latch secures the second arm relative to the first arm when in a latched position causing the valve to operate according to a second lift profile. The valve operates according to a first lift profile when the latch is not in the latched position. | 03-03-2016 |
Robert James Schultheis, Temecula, CA US
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20160095980 | Syringe Barrel Lubricant Coverage Quality Control - A quality control method or system for determining a lubricant coverage at the inside surface of a syringe barrel is provided. The timing for the quality control is not intuitive, yet crucial for patient's safety. The pre-fill test is for a pre-filled (empty or no drug solution), yet oil lubricated, barrel. This pre-fill test needs to be performed within a certain time window immediately following the lubrication. The post-fill test is for a post-filled oil lubricated syringe barrel filled with a solution. This post-fill test needs to be performed after a certain time window has passed from the filling with the solution. The quality control methods could lead to a reduction of health-risks or avoid life-threatening situations associated with syringes that are either below or above the desired lubrication coverage. | 04-07-2016 |
Stephen Schultheis, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20130068848 | SPRINKLER WITH VERTICAL OSCILLATION - Improved sprinkler apparatus for distributing water from a pressurized water supply line via a sprinkler case connected to the pressurized water supply line, the apparatus includes a spray head and nozzle pivotably mounted in the sprinkler case for distributing water in a vertical plane, and a hydraulic motor disposed within the sprinkler case for causing the spray head to oscillate in the vertical plane. | 03-21-2013 |
Stephen K. Schultheis, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20090269247 | FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE WITH EXPRESSER PLUG HOLDER - A fluid collection device has a collection vial with a reservoir chamber for receiving a fluid sample. An elongated expresser is disposed within the collection via, which includes a fluid permeable base enabling passage of fluid sample into the reservoir chamber. A fluid test card is supported by an expresser bottom flange within the collection vial and a plunger is provided for compression of a swab saturated with fluid specimen into the reservoir chamber. A cap is provided for engaging the collection vial in order to seal the compressor, fluid test card, compressed swab, and plunger within the collection vial. | 10-29-2009 |
Thomas Carey Schultheis, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20160120389 | UPWARD SPRAYING FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and a handle for holding; wherein a portion or a whole of the handle is removably attachable from the head and comprises a spraying system, the spraying system itself comprising a spray outlet; the spraying system operable in a first or a second mode, the portion or a whole of the handle attached to the head in the first mode; and the portion or a whole of the handle removed from the head in the second mode, wherein in the first mode spray is sprayable from the spray outlet upwardly with regard to the ground surface. In an alternate aspect, a floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and an upward spraying system, the upward spraying system comprising an upward spraying spray outlet. | 05-05-2016 |
Thomas K. Schultheis, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20140033463 | UPWARD EXTENDING BRUSH FOR FLOOR CLEANER - An upstanding brush assembly for attachment to a cleaning apparatus includes a brush element and a brush clip receiving and constraining the brush element. A mounting bracket attached to a surface of the cleaning apparatus is engaged by the brush clip for positioning the brush element in a substantially vertical upstanding position. | 02-06-2014 |
20140150202 | UPWARD AND RADIAL FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus includes a handle for holding; a head; a downward facing cleaning element on the head for downward facing cleaning of a surface; and an upward and radial cleaning element about the head of the apparatus. The cleaning element includes at least a brush element for cleaning, the brush element having a substantially upstanding central portion for upward cleaning and radially outwardly projecting side portions for radial cleaning. | 06-05-2014 |
20140283324 | UPWARD AND RADIAL FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus having a head with a downward facing cleaning element for cleaning of a ground surface. A first radial whisker is present on a lateral side of the head and a second radial whisker is present on an opposing lateral side of the head. | 09-25-2014 |
Thomas Kenneth Schultheis, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20160120389 | UPWARD SPRAYING FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and a handle for holding; wherein a portion or a whole of the handle is removably attachable from the head and comprises a spraying system, the spraying system itself comprising a spray outlet; the spraying system operable in a first or a second mode, the portion or a whole of the handle attached to the head in the first mode; and the portion or a whole of the handle removed from the head in the second mode, wherein in the first mode spray is sprayable from the spray outlet upwardly with regard to the ground surface. In an alternate aspect, a floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and an upward spraying system, the upward spraying system comprising an upward spraying spray outlet. | 05-05-2016 |
Udo W. Schultheis, Wichita, KS US
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20140167457 | Passenger Tray Table and Organizer - A tray table for use with a passenger seat of a transportation vehicle is provided. The tray table may be moveable between a deployed position and a stowed position relative to a seat. The tray table may include a storage compartment for storing belongings of a passenger. A lid may be provided for covering an opening of the storage compartment. A portion of the lid may be transparent such that contents of the storage compartment may be readily viewed by a passenger when the tray table is in the deployed position. A portion of a storage compartment bottom may be transparent such that contents of the storage compartment may be readily viewed by a passenger when the tray table is in the stowed position. The tray table may have any number of storage compartments and a single lid or multiple lids may be used to cover the storage compartment openings. | 06-19-2014 |