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Allyson Schmidt, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20120024883 | SMALL ANIMAL TREAT DISPENSER - A treat dispenser for a pet animal enclosure, the treat dispenser allowing a user to selectively release a treat into the enclosure without having to open the enclosure. The treat dispenser may include a top with an opening into which a user may place a treat for the pet animal. The treat dispenser may include a user actuated mechanism to release a treat into a tube extending from the top to a bottom, the bottom including an opening to deliver the treat to the pet animal within the enclosure. | 02-02-2012 |
Amy Schmidt, Bloomington, IL US
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20150019263 | ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT COST PROCESS - A server integrates cost estimates in a insurance price quote process. After receiving an identification of an insurable asset in response to the one or more questions, the server receives, via the computer network, an indication of a customer choice to launch a cost estimation interface on an end user device. The cost estimation interface is used to generate a cost estimate via communication with a cost estimation server. The server receives a cost estimate from the cost estimation server, the cost estimate being generated based on customer interaction with the cost estimation interface. Also, the server causes the cost estimate and quote process information to be displayed to the customer on the end user device. | 01-15-2015 |
Andrew Schmidt, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20120188451 | Child's Sleep Assistant Toy - A child's sleep assistant device is provided for assisting a child with falling asleep by playing calming images and soothing sounds. The device comprises a main body, a projection assembly, an audio assembly, a translucent dome and a power source. The projection assembly, audio assembly and power source are housed within the main body, which is covered by the translucent dome. Animated scenes are projected by a digital projector onto the wall or ceiling of a child's bedroom. Corresponding audio may be played that corresponds to the animated scenes, or soothing music or bedtime stories. The scenes may be changeable and their size and intensity modified by a parent or caregiver. | 07-26-2012 |
20140203033 | Debris Receiving Receptacle for Attachment to a Work Surface Edge - Disclosed is a receptacle for attachment to the edge of a horizontal work surface, comprising a mounting bracket that is adapted to slideably engage the edge of a work surface, and a waste container that is removably attachable to the bracket. The bracket includes an open center area forming an aperture for accepting and holding the waste container in a working position. The bracket can be attached without the use of specialized mounting hardware. Debris can be moved from the edge of the work surface, and deposited into the receptacle. The device can be installed and removed as needed, which prevents the need for permanent installation. | 07-24-2014 |
Daniel P. Schmidt, Deerfield, IL US
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20150143928 | SAMPLE ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sample encapsulation system includes a base, a chamber having an inlet and a chamber housing in which the chamber is housed. The chamber is fixedly mounted at least in part within the housing and the housing is movably mounted to the base. The system includes a cap, a first ram operably mounted to the cap for engaging the chamber inlet and a second ram positioned in the chamber opposite the inlet. The second ram is movable toward and away from the first ram. The chamber and housing are movable toward the cap for engaging the first ram with the chamber inlet during an encapsulation cycle and away from the cap, disengaging the first ram from the chamber inlet following an encapsulation cycle. The system includes heating and cooling assemblies and a temperature sensor located remotely from the chamber interior to automatically isolate cooling water to the system. | 05-28-2015 |
Detlef Schmidt, Deer Park, IL US
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20150090394 | Apparatus and Tab-Forming Process for Adhesive Backed Products - The present invention relates to apparatuses and processes for forming tabs on adhesive backed products. Specifically, the apparatus of the present invention provides a sequential series of mechanisms to form a tab on an adhesive-backed product, such as adhesive tape, so that the same may be easy to remove from an article at a later date. More specifically, the apparatus of the present invention provides a sequential series of mechanisms to form a tab that is formed solely of the adhesive-backed product itself, which may be utilized for the subsequent removal thereof after placement on an article. | 04-02-2015 |
Don Schmidt, Romeoville, IL US
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20150350785 | Improved Wireless Audio System - A wireless audio distribution system for wirelessly transmitting audio from a wireless transmitter to one or more speakers located remotely from the transmitter. A number of channels of audio are acoustically connected to a wireless transmitter unit. The wireless transmitter unit is configured for potential placement within a standard audio/video equipment rack, without the wireless audio signals suffering from substantial degradation resulting from such placement. The channels of audio are at least selectively transmitted wirelessly to an amplifier/receiver module located on a wall, contained within a wall or positioned within a ceiling. In the situation where the amplifier/receiver module is recessed within the wall, a low profile cover is attached to the wall, concealing the amplifier/receiver unit from view. A modular design method is utilized, allowing for the altering of pre-installed products at a later date. Components may be selected from across multiple product lines. | 12-03-2015 |
Eric Schmidt, Forest Park, IL US
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20110168737 | RODLESS DISPENSER FOR EXTRUDABLE MATERIALS AND HAVING A CONTENTS INDICATOR - A push chain is used to drive a piston into a canister of extrudable material. The push chain is stored in an elongated chain magazine, withdrawn from the magazine and into the canister by actuation of a trigger connected to a sprocket for the chain. The push chain exerts a compressive force on a piston rod connected to a piston at a point offset from the center line of the piston, causing the piston to rotate to lock the push chain. The amount of material remaining in a tube of extrudable material is enunciated by way of a contents indicator driven by the push chain. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168741 | RODLESS DISPENSER - A push chain is used to drive a piston into a canister of extrudable material. The push chain is stored in an elongated chain magazine, withdrawn from the magazine and into the canister by actuation of a trigger connected to a sprocket for the chain. The push chain obviates the need for an elongated piston rod used in conventional extrudable material dispensers. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168742 | PISTON AND PISTON ROD FOR A RODLESS DISPENSER - A piston and piston rod for a rodless dispenser for extrudable material are configured such that compressive force exerted on the piston from a push chain causes a reactive torque to be created that locks the links of the chain together. The push rod is located away from the piston's geometric center. | 07-14-2011 |
Eric John Schmidt, Forest Park, IL US
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20080210918 | MODULAR PERIMETER ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM - A modular array for a security fence system includes a tension module with a plurality of tension devices, a tensioning compensation module with a plurality of tensioning compensation devices, and a plurality of conductors each extending between a tension device and a tensioning compensation device. The modular arrays may be stacked for increased fence height. A conductor support module individually supports each conductor. An angular deviation module accommodates right, obtuse or acute angles. The tension devices automatically set the tension in the conductors to a predetermined tension. The tensioning compensation devices automatically accommodate expansion or contraction of the conductors due to temperature changes. All of the components of the modular array may be shipped in a standard pallet. | 09-04-2008 |
20120330267 | System and Method for Intermixing the Contents of Two Containers - A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment. | 12-27-2012 |
20140246342 | System and Method for Intermixing the Contents of Two Containers - A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment. | 09-04-2014 |
Frank J. Schmidt, Lisle, IL US
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20080311664 | BLANCHER WITH AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROL - A method of operating a blanching system includes steps of automatically sampling a blanching solution and mixing the sampled blanching solution with a reagent that is formulated to change at least one property according to a concentration of a metal ion in the blanching solution. This property is automatically sensed with an automated sensor and a controller is used to automatically control a concentration of metal ions in the blanching solution in response to a signal that is received from said automated sensor | 12-18-2008 |
Frederick J. Schmidt, Rockford, IL US
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20100085059 | DIFFERENTIAL POWER DETECTION - A method of determining a differential power condition includes comparing a voltage across a resistor to a first threshold. The voltage across the resistor is proportional to a difference between a first current and a second current. The method also includes comparing a difference between the first current and the second current to a second threshold. A differential power condition is determined in response to the voltage across the resistor exceeding the first threshold, the difference exceeding the second threshold, or both. | 04-08-2010 |
Frederick W. Schmidt, Frankfort, IL US
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20090230256 | Adapter for stacking cable hangers - An adapter for use with a cable hanger which includes a U-shaped member having a center portion with legs securing a cable and securable to a structure. The adapter includes (1) a center platform defining an opening therein adapted to receive the legs of another cable hanger, (2) a pair of clamping members on opposite ends of the platform with feet spaced from the center platform and directed toward each other, and (3) legs on opposite sides of the platform and adapted to engage the cable hanger whereby the feet are held against the cable hanger center portion when mounted thereon. The clamping member feet are spaced apart less than the length of a cable hanger center portion, and the clamping members are elastically flexible to allow the feet to be separated sufficiently to clear opposite ends of a cable hanger center portion when mounting on the cable hanger. | 09-17-2009 |
Gavin M. Schmidt, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20130330460 | HIGH SOLIDS CONCENTRATED DAIRY LIQUIDS - The methods and products disclosed herein relate to high solids concentrated dairy liquids that remain retort and shelf stable for an extended shelf life at ambient conditions with substantially no negative flavor notes typically found in the prior retorted dairy liquids. In one aspect, the stable concentrated dairy liquids have up to about 50 percent total solids, and in some approaches, between about 38 and about 50 percent total solids. In another aspect, the high solids concentrated dairy liquids may also include increased levels of sugar relative to the dairy solids and/or increased levels of sugar relative to the protein and fat to aid in achieving stability. | 12-12-2013 |
Gavin Matthew Schmidt, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20100055290 | Heat Stable Concentrated Dairy Liquid And Cream Product - Disclosed are stable concentrated dairy liquids exhibiting enhanced fresh dairy flavor notes and methods of making thereof. The resultant concentrated products herein include a reduced dairy protein level and increased fat content through a cream addition. By one approach, the concentrated dairy liquids have a protein to fat ratio of about 0.4 to about 0.7 achieved through the selection of the starting dairy base and a selected cream addition. Preferably, the cream addition occurs at specific input locations in the process in order to achieve stable concentrates. | 03-04-2010 |
Harvey E. Schmidt, Flossmoor, IL US
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20080264888 | INVENTORY STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH GUIDANCE FOR LOAD-HANDLING VEHICLE - An inventory storage and retrieval system and method are provided for a shipping or storage facility. In an embodiment, the system includes: (a) a mobile computer and radio on a load-handing vehicle; (b) sensors on the vehicle to determine the ground location and orientation of the vehicle; (c) encoders that determine the position of a lifting mechanism relative to a chassis of the vehicle; and (d) a base computer and radio that communicates with the vehicle. The system maintains an inventory database of items and their respective storage locations in three dimensions as a result of the loading activity of the vehicle. The data can be used to guide the vehicle for ground movement generally to a storage location, appropriately orient the vehicle, and then to move the lifting mechanism of the vehicle to deposit or retrieve the item at a particular storage location. | 10-30-2008 |
20140268095 | DYNAMIC SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A sensor system includes a mounting member, an actuator disposed adjacent the mounting member, and a sensor connected to the actuator for sensing movement of an object using a signal. The actuator moves the sensor from a first sensing position to a second sensing position if the sensor is unable to read the signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277688 | Light Positioning System and Method of Using the Same - A light positioning system for use in transferring a container to a buffer is disclosed. The system includes a light signal that is disposed adjacent the buffer for guiding an operator to position a chassis into the buffer and a program logic controller. The system also includes a thru beam sensor. The thru beam sensor senses movement of the container into the buffer and outputs data to the program logic controller. The system further includes a distance sensor. The distance sensor determines a distance from the distance sensor to the container and outputs data to the program logic controller. The program logic controller determines a length of the container based on the data received from the thru beam sensor and the distance sensor and provides an output signal to the light signal based on the length of the container and the data received from the distance sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
20150360886 | LIGHT POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A light positioning system for use in transferring a container to a buffer is disclosed. The system includes a light signal that is disposed adjacent the buffer for guiding an operator to position a chassis into the buffer and a program logic controller. The system also includes a thru beam sensor. The thru beam sensor senses movement of the container into the buffer and outputs data to the program logic controller. The system further includes a distance sensor. The distance sensor determines a distance from the distance sensor to the container and outputs data to the program logic controller. The program logic controller determines a length of the container based on the data received from the thru beam sensor and the distance sensor and provides an output signal to the light signal based on the length of the container and the data received from the distance sensor. | 12-17-2015 |
Harvey Edward Schmidt, Flossmoor, IL US
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20120153093 | Electrical Cable Routing Method - A cable routing device for segregating and environmentally protecting electrical power cables and control/communication wires. The cable routing device includes a base portion, a first and a second side wall portion that define a channel along with the base portion, an interior insulating wall separating the channel into a first and a second section, and a removable cover portion located opposite the base portion and contacting the first and second sidewalls | 06-21-2012 |
20140279292 | Dynamic Inventory Tracking and Transfer System - A dynamic inventory tracking and transfer system is provided that, when in operation, keeps track of inventory by tracking vehicle positions and inventory transfers. A transceiver on a vehicle detects and transmits a signal to the tracking system whenever a vehicle latches onto inventory and/or releases (i.e., unlatches) inventory. Whenever latch and unlatch signals are detected close in proximity to one another, the system concludes an inventory transfer has been made between the two vehicles. The inventory monitoring takes place in real time, thereby allowing inventory to be tracked from the time it is removed from a ship/train to the time it leaves a sea port, rail terminal or industrial yard. | 09-18-2014 |
Hinrich A. Schmidt, Algonquin, IL US
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20150085132 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING VIDEO STREAMS TRANSMITTED OVER A SHARED NETWORK LINK, AND FOR IDENTIFYING AND TIME-OFFSETTING INTRA-FRAMES GENERATED SUBSTANTIALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY IN SUCH STREAMS - Multiple cameras are operatively connected over a shared link to a video server on a video network. The cameras are operated to capture a plurality of video streams. Each video stream has intra-frames and predictive frames that are sequentially generated timewise apart. A number of the video streams that transmit over the shared link on the network is identified. A number of intra-frames that are generated substantially simultaneously in the identified video streams is also identified. The identified intra-frames in the video streams are offset in time to minimize video artifacts from being present in the video streams being transmitted over the shared link. | 03-26-2015 |
James J. Schmidt, Bolingbrook, IL US
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20080251652 | Cable mounting bracket - A bracket for mounting a cable to a surface is presented. The bracket restricts lateral and longitudinal movement of a cable while enabling rotational movement. The bracket may be mounted to a first surface so that the cable may be inserted into a second surface. The bracket generally includes a mounting portion, first and second flanges, and an arm. To reduce longitudinal movement of the cable, the cable is inserted through the first flange and fixedly coupled to a ferrule, which is coupled between the second flange and the notch of the arm. To restrict lateral movement of the cable, a first flange includes a tab that when in a raised position, enables the cable to be inserted through the first flange. After which, the tab is lowered to reduce the size of the aperture. The bracket may also include a cap that is fixedly removable from the cable. | 10-16-2008 |
Jason Schmidt, Flossmoor, IL US
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20160107804 | Self-Latching Interbox Connector for Automatic Securement of a Top Container to a Bottom Container - An interbox connector used in intermodal transportation systems is provided. The interbox connector is adapted to secure a top container to a bottom container in which the top container and bottom container each have corner castings. A plate is configured to be positioned between a corner casting of the bottom container and a corner casting of the top container prior to the top container being stacked on the bottom container. A first latch extends upwardly from the plate in which the first latch is configured to be disposed in the corner casting of the top container. A second latch extends downwardly from the plate in which the second latch is configured to be disposed in the corner castings of the bottom container. Placement of the top container on top of the bottom container causes the second latch and the first latch to automatically rotate and secure the top container to the bottom container. | 04-21-2016 |
Jeffery S. Schmidt, Rockton, IL US
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20120331339 | CONTROL SYSTEM SOFTWARE EXECUTION DURING FAULT DETECTION - An example method for uninterrupted execution of control software in an aircraft control system includes creating a plurality of static data copies. A first parity bit is determined for each of the plurality of static data copies. A second parity bit is determined for a first static data copy. A parity fault is detected in the first static data copy if the first parity bit does not match the second parity bit. The system switches to read a second static data copy in response to detecting a parity fault in the first static data copy. | 12-27-2012 |
20150347127 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS - A method for incorporating a set of requirements into an executable program to be run on an airborne system is provided. The method obtains the set of requirements for the program in a first format. The method uses a first tool to convert the set of requirements in the first format into a second format utilizing a markup language. The method uses a second tool to convert the set of requirements in the second format into a third format that influences a behavior of the program without changing the program. The method uses a third tool to determine whether the set of requirements in the third format incorporates all of the set of requirements in the second format in order to verify the program under a compliance standard for the airborne system without performing a verification process directly on the program. | 12-03-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Schmidt, Chicago, IL US
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20130151229 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING RISK TOLERANCE AND ASSOCIATED ADVERSARY COSTS IN A DISTRIBUTED BUSINESS PROCESS - Methods and apparatus for simulating risk tolerance and associated adversary costs in a distributed business process are disclosed. The methods and apparatus simulate an interdependent business process, such as a financial transaction system, in a secure distributed manner. Each business entity that is part of the interdependent business process models itself on a local client device at any chosen level of detail. A simulation server connects the separate client based simulations into one large simulation. Details of each local simulation may be hidden from other simulation participants. However, interruptions in business flow caused by simulated disruptions introduced at the simulation server and/or a client device are propagated to all of the effected simulation participants via the simulation server. In addition, the simulation server receives inputs from users indicative of risk tolerance levels and associated response actions. If the operational costs imposed by a selected response action are greater than a deterrence threshold associated with a particular adversary, the adversary is not deterred from causing a certain disruption to the simulated competitive market environment. If the operational costs imposed by a selected response action are greater than the deterrence threshold the adversary is deterred. | 06-13-2013 |
20150032501 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING RISK TOLERANCE AND ASSOCIATED ADVERSARY COSTS IN A DISTRIBUTED BUSINESS PROCESS - Methods and apparatus for simulating risk tolerance and associated adversary costs in a distributed business process are disclosed. The methods and apparatus simulate an interdependent business process, such as a financial transaction system, in a secure distributed manner. Each business entity that is part of the interdependent business process models itself on a local client device at any chosen level of detail. A simulation server connects the separate client based simulations into one large simulation. Details of each local simulation may be hidden from other simulation participants. However, interruptions in business flow caused by simulated disruptions introduced at the simulation server and/or a client device are propagated to all of the effected simulation participants via the simulation server. In addition, the simulation server receives inputs from users indicative of risk tolerance levels and associated response actions. If the operational costs imposed by a selected response action are greater than a deterrence threshold associated with a particular adversary, the adversary is not deterred from causing a certain disruption to the simulated competitive market environment. If the operational costs imposed by a selected response action are greater than the deterrence threshold the adversary is deterred. | 01-29-2015 |
Jeffrey S. Schmidt, Rockton, IL US
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20140298357 | OPERATING SYSTEM AND ARCHITECTURE FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEM - An operating system for an aircraft according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a core services layer and a hardware interface layer that is time and space partitioned from the core services layer. The hardware interface layer is operable to control communications with hardware in a computer. | 10-02-2014 |
John G. Schmidt, Tower Lakes, IL US
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20150148201 | Space Frame Apparatus for Lifting Plates of Various Weights and Sizes in Fitness Applications - A space frame apparatus for lifting plates of various weights and sizes is disclosed. This invention allows for weights to be quickly loaded and unloaded and secured to the apparatus. | 05-28-2015 |
Joseph L. Schmidt, Tonica, IL US
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20100047047 | REFUSE TRUCK HAVING DOUBLE BARREL STORAGE AND METHODS - The present disclosure is directed to a mobile refuse vehicle and related methods. The mobile refuse vehicle includes first and second storage tanks, a refuse collector, and a vacuum pressure source. The first storage tank includes a first inlet and a first outlet. The second storage tank includes a second inlet and a second outlet. The refuse collector is operably connected in fluid communication with the first and second storage tanks via the first and second inlets. The vacuum pressure source is operably connected to the first and second storage tanks to selectively provide a vacuum pressure condition in the first storage tank or the second storage tank to fill the first or second storage tank with refuse through an inlet thereof using the refuse collector while refuse is being emptied from the other of the first or second storage tank through an outlet thereof. | 02-25-2010 |
20100183396 | TUBE RESTRAINT & METHODS - This disclosure relates to devices for restraining tubular segments and methods for storing and accessing tubular segments. The device may include a frame arrangement that has a plurality of parallel cradles for holding tubular segments and a plurality of movable restraining handles for securing the tubular segments. A spring retention assembly may also be provided that has a spring force to hold the restraining handles against the tubular segments. This disclosure also relates to a vehicle having a device for storing and accessing tubular segments wherein the device is movable between a storage position and an access position. | 07-22-2010 |
20120032051 | TUBE RESTRAINT & METHODS - Devices for restraining tubular segments and methods for storing and accessing tubular segments may include a frame arrangement that has a plurality of parallel cradles for holding tubular segments and movable restraining handles for securing the tubular segments. A spring retention assembly may also be provided that has a spring force to hold the restraining handles against the tubular segments. A vehicle can be equipped to have a device for storing and accessing tubular segments, wherein the device is movable between a storage position and an access position. | 02-09-2012 |
20150240940 | HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE SYSTEM - A debris collection vehicle having an enclosed volume for collecting debris and a hydraulic fan drive system for creating vacuum condition in the enclosed volume is disclosed. In one embodiment, the hydraulic fan system includes a closed loop hydraulic circuit, a variable displacement hydraulic pump disposed within the closed loop circuit, and a hydraulic motor disposed within the closed loop circuit. The hydraulic fan drive system can also include an electronic or hydraulically actuated control valve constructed and arranged to adjust the output of the hydraulic motor via a displacement actuator based on pressure in the closed loop hydraulic circuit. | 08-27-2015 |
Justin Joseph Schmidt, Grayslake, IL US
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20150317891 | PATIENT CARE SYSTEM WITH CONDITIONAL ALARM FORWARDING - A patient care system is disclosed that includes a medical device such as an infusion pump. The medical device generates a data message containing information such as the status of the therapy being delivered, operating data or both. An alarm generating system assesses the data message from the pump and generates an alarm message if certain conditions established by a first set of rules are met. The alarm message is assessed according to a second set of rules as to whether to suppress the alarm message. The data message contains a required input for both the first and second algorithms. A dispatching system is adapted to forward the alarm message to an alarm destination according to a third set of rules. The alarm destination expresses an alarm upon receipt of the alarm message. | 11-05-2015 |
Keith R. Schmidt, Laura, IL US
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20160024724 | COMPACTION SYSTEM - A compaction system for providing one or more compaction passes for each pass of the compaction system is provided. The compaction system includes a belt and a sun element having a first axis and positioned within the belt. The compaction system also includes a planet element engaged with the sun element and the belt. The planet element is configured to revolve around the sun element and the first axis. The belt also revolves around the sun element. Further, for every revolution of the belt around the sun element, the planet element completes one or more revolutions around the sun element. | 01-28-2016 |
Kenneth Theodore Schmidt, Orland Park, IL US
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20100187138 | CONTAINER FOR SANITIZING A TOOTHBRUSH - A container for sanitizing a toothbrush wherein the container includes a cavity into which a toothbrush can be inserted. The cavity is adapted to hold a fluid or sanitizing fluid and includes interior walls adapted to engage the toothbrush such that its bristles are restricted from bending outward. | 07-29-2010 |
Martyn Schmidt, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20120188451 | Child's Sleep Assistant Toy - A child's sleep assistant device is provided for assisting a child with falling asleep by playing calming images and soothing sounds. The device comprises a main body, a projection assembly, an audio assembly, a translucent dome and a power source. The projection assembly, audio assembly and power source are housed within the main body, which is covered by the translucent dome. Animated scenes are projected by a digital projector onto the wall or ceiling of a child's bedroom. Corresponding audio may be played that corresponds to the animated scenes, or soothing music or bedtime stories. The scenes may be changeable and their size and intensity modified by a parent or caregiver. | 07-26-2012 |
20140203033 | Debris Receiving Receptacle for Attachment to a Work Surface Edge - Disclosed is a receptacle for attachment to the edge of a horizontal work surface, comprising a mounting bracket that is adapted to slideably engage the edge of a work surface, and a waste container that is removably attachable to the bracket. The bracket includes an open center area forming an aperture for accepting and holding the waste container in a working position. The bracket can be attached without the use of specialized mounting hardware. Debris can be moved from the edge of the work surface, and deposited into the receptacle. The device can be installed and removed as needed, which prevents the need for permanent installation. | 07-24-2014 |
Michelle Schmidt, Millstadt, IL US
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20140271465 | MATRIX METALLOPROTEASE (MMP) TARGETED AGENTS FOR IMAGING AND THERAPY - The present invention provides compound conjugates of matrix metalloprotease inhibitors and linked metal chelators which are useful for imaging solid tumors and treating and diagnosing certain types of diseases such as cancer. | 09-18-2014 |
Michelle A. Schmidt, Millstadt, IL US
Michelle Ann Schmidt, Millstadt, IL US
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20150291554 | Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the BTK inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 10-15-2015 |
Oliver A. Schmidt, Lombard, IL US
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20100027740 | HIGH-RESOLUTION, ACTIVE-OPTIC X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER - Active optics apparatus and method for aligning active optics are provided for a high-resolution, active optic fluorescence analyzer combining a large acceptance solid angle with wide energy tunability. A plurality of rows of correctors selectively controlled to bend an elongated strip of single crystal material like Si ( | 02-04-2010 |
20150055759 | RADIATION BEAM COLLIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a method for collimating a radiation beam, the method comprising subjecting the beam to a collimator that yaws and pitches, either separately or simultaneously relative to the incident angle of the beam. Also provided is a system for collimating radiation beams, the system comprising a collimator body, and a stage for pitching and yawing the body. A feature of the invention is that a single, compact mask body defines one or a plurality of collimators having no moving surfaces relative to each other, whereby the entire mask body is moved about a point in space to provide various collimator opening dimensions to oncoming radiation beams. | 02-26-2015 |
Raymond C. Schmidt, Dixon, IL US
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20080265063 | SPRAY NOZZLE - A spray nozzle for directing a fluid into a desired uniform spray pattern is disclosed that includes a nozzle body, a spray plate and a deflector plate. The spray nozzle may be formed of replaceable components to allow for modifications to the individual components to change the spray pattern. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert G. Schmidt, Antioch, IL US
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20100120846 | TRPV1 ANTAGONISTS - Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, prodrugs, salts of prodrugs, or combinations thereof, | 05-13-2010 |
20100137360 | TRPV1 ANTAGONISTS - Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, prodrugs, salts of prodrugs, or combinations thereof, | 06-03-2010 |
20120245124 | TRPV3 Modulators - Disclosed herein are modulators of TRPV3 of formula (I) | 09-27-2012 |
20130131036 | NOVEL TRPV3 MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are modulators of TRPV3 of formula (II): | 05-23-2013 |
20140080803 | NOVEL TRPV3 MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are modulators of TRPV3 of Formula (I) | 03-20-2014 |
Robert G. Schmidt, Waukegan, IL US
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20080214524 | FUSED AZABICYCLIC COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) RECEPTOR - Compounds of formula (I) | 09-04-2008 |
20080287676 | FUSED COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) RECEPTOR - The present invention discloses novel compounds of general formula (I) | 11-20-2008 |
20090124666 | TRPV1 ANTAGONISTS - Compounds of formula (I) | 05-14-2009 |
20090124671 | TRPV1 ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) | 05-14-2009 |
20120108642 | TRPV1 ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) | 05-03-2012 |
20120190845 | FUSED COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) RECEPTOR - The present invention discloses novel compounds of general formula (I) | 07-26-2012 |
Robert J. Schmidt, Barrington, IL US
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20090177021 | Aromatic Transalkylation Using A Modifed LZ-210 Zeolite - A process for converting polyalkylaromatics to monoalkylaromatics, particularly cumene, in the presence of a modified LZ-210 zeolite catalyst is disclosed. The process attains greater selectivity, reduced formation of undesired byproducts, and increased activity. | 07-09-2009 |
20100012552 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING GASOLINE - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for producing a gasoline. The process can include contacting a feed having a naphtha and recycling at least a portion of the reaction zone effluent to the one or more reforming reaction zones. Generally, the reformate includes no more than about 15%, by volume, benzene, with a UZM-8 catalyst in one or more reforming reaction zones to produce a reaction zone effluent. | 01-21-2010 |
20100292519 | AROMATIC ALKYLATION PROCESS WITH REDUCED BYPRODUCT FORMATION - Byproduct formation in aromatic alkylation processes is reduced when different polyalkylated aromatic compounds are first fractionated into separate streams enriched in these respective polyalkylated aromatic compounds, and the separate streams are sent to different transalkylation reaction zones, which may or may not be in the same reactor. The different transalkylation reaction zones allow for greater control of the transalkylation of the respective polyalkylated aromatic compounds, such as diisopropylbenzene (DIPB) and triisopropylbenzene (TIPB) that accompany the alkylation of benzene with propylene in a process for cumene production. | 11-18-2010 |
20110077442 | Aromatic Alkylation Catalyst - A aromatic alkylation catalyst, processes for producing the catalyst, and aromatic alkylation processes employing the catalysts are disclosed. The catalyst comprises a UZM-8 zeolite and nitrogen, and the catalyst has a nitrogen to zeolite aluminum molar ratio of at least about 0.015. In an exemplary alkylation process, the catalyst provides improved product yield. | 03-31-2011 |
20110245558 | Cumene Production with High Selectivity - Cumene production methods are disclosed, based on the alkylation of benzene with propylene, in which byproducts of the alkylation reaction are advantageously reduced to achieve a high cumene selectivity. This may be attained by (i) reducing the portion of the total alkylation effluent that is recycled, after cooling, to the alkylation reaction zone for quenching or direct heat exchange and/or (ii) reducing the benzene:propylene molar ratio of the alkylation feedstock. To manage the temperature differential across catalyst bed(s) in the alkylation reaction zone, indirect heat exchange may be used to remove heat. | 10-06-2011 |
20130345480 | AROMATIC ALKYLATION CATALYST - A aromatic alkylation catalyst, processes for producing the catalyst, and aromatic alkylation processes employing the catalysts are disclosed. The catalyst comprises a UZM-8 zeolite and nitrogen, and the catalyst has a nitrogen to zeolite aluminum molar ratio of at least about 0.015. In an exemplary alkylation process, the catalyst provides improved product yield. | 12-26-2013 |
20140121431 | HIGHLY SELECTIVE ALKYLATION PROCESS WITH LOW ZEOLITE CATALYST COMPOSITION - A method for alkylation of a feedstock is described. The method includes contacting the feedstock comprising at least one alkylatable aromatic compound and an alkylating agent with a first alkylating catalyst composition under alkylating conditions, the first alkylating catalyst composition comprising UZM-8 zeolite and a binder, the first alkylating catalyst composition having less than 50 wt % UZM-8 zeolite; wherein a total alkylated selectivity at a temperature and a molar ratio of alkylatable aromatic compound to alkylating agent is greater than 99.0%. | 05-01-2014 |
20150119613 | PYROLYSIS GASOLINE TREATMENT PROCESS - A process for treating pyrolysis gasoline that includes introducing a pyrolysis gasoline stream into a first stage reactor and performing a fractionation process on the pyrolysis gasoline stream after being routed through the first stage reactor. After performing the fractionation process, splitting the resultant stream is split into a first stream and a second stream. Next, the first stream is routed to a first portion of a second stage reactor and the second stream is routed to a second portion of the second stage reactor. Preferably, the first stage reactor is a di-olefin reactor, and the second stage reactor is a hydrotreater reactor. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119615 | PYROLYSIS GASOLINE TREATMENT PROCESS - A process for treating pyrolysis gasoline that includes providing a first stage di-olefin reactor that includes a first bed and a second bed and introducing a pyrolysis gasoline stream to the first bed of the first stage di-olefin reactor. The process also preferably includes providing interstage cooling to the pyrolysis gasoline stream between the first and second beds of the first stage di-olefin reactor and routing the cooled pyrolysis gasoline stream through the second bed of the first stage di-olefin reactor. Finally, embodiments of the process also preferably involve routing at least a portion of an effluent stream from the second bed of the first stage di-olefin reactor to a location upstream of the first bed of the first stage di-olefin reactor, such that the effluent stream is configured to be combined with the pyrolysis gasoline stream. | 04-30-2015 |
Robert James Schmidt, Barrington, IL US
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20130237731 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ALKYLATED AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - Processes for preparing alkylation aromatic compounds are provided. One process for preparing alkylated aromatic compounds includes reacting an aromatic compound and an olefin in at least one primary alkylation reaction in the presence of a first alkylation catalyst to produce a first effluent. The first effluent is split into a first product-rich stream and a first recycle stream, and the first recycle stream is recycled to the at least one primary alkylation reaction. Unreacted aromatic compound from the first product-rich stream and an additional olefin are reacted in at least one downstream alkylation reaction in the presence of a second alkylation catalyst to produce a second effluent. The second effluent is split into a second product-rich stream and a second recycle stream, and the second recycle stream is recycled to the at least one primary alkylation reaction and, optionally, to the at least one downstream alkylation reaction. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237733 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ALKYLATED AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - Processes for preparing alkylation aromatic compounds are provided herein. In an embodiment, a process for preparing alkylated aromatic compounds includes reacting an aromatic compound and an olefin in a first alkylation reaction in the presence of a first alkylation catalyst to produce a first effluent that includes an alkylated aromatic compound and unreacted aromatic compound. Unreacted aromatic compound from the first effluent and additional olefin are reacted in at least one downstream alkylation reaction in the presence of a second alkylation catalyst to produce a second effluent including the alkylated aromatic compound. A recycle stream including the alkylated aromatic compound is recycled from the second effluent to the at least one downstream alkylation reaction and, optionally, the first alkylation reaction. A ratio of the recycle stream to a total mass flow is greater in the at least one downstream alkylation reaction than in the first alkylation reaction. | 09-12-2013 |
20150231611 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REGENERATING CATALYSTS FOR HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION - Methods and apparatuses are provided for producing hydrocarbons. A method includes contacting an aromatic rich feed stream including diolefins with a catalyst in the presence of hydrogen to react the diolefins with the hydrogen to produce mono-olefins. A deposit forms on the catalyst during reaction. The deposit is removed from the catalyst with a solvent, where the solvent includes about 50 mass percent or more aromatic compounds. | 08-20-2015 |
Ronald J. Schmidt, Grayslake, IL US
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20090249533 | Toilet Bowl Cleaning and/or Deodorizing Device - A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl. | 10-08-2009 |
20100132101 | DRAIN CLOG REMOVER - An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe, the apparatus having: (a) a container comprising a product chamber; (b) a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet; (c) a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end; and (d) projections extending outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization sub-assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. | 06-03-2010 |
20100264046 | DRAIN CLOG REMOVER - An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe includes a container comprising a product chamber, a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet, and a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end. Projections extend outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. | 10-21-2010 |
20120110722 | Clip for Mounting a Fluid Delivery Device - A clip for mounting a fluid delivery device adjacent a wall of an enclosure is disclosed. In one form, the clip mounts a fluid delivery device for spraying a fluid, such as a cleaner or deodorizer, on the inside surfaces of an enclosure, such as a toilet bowl, where the clip can be adjusted to fit different size toilet bowls. The clip includes a base configured to attach to the fluid delivery device, an adjustable mounting mechanism supporting the base adjacent the wall, and a biasing means for vertically biasing the base towards a top portion of the adjustable mounting mechanism. A device for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure with a fluid is also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120131738 | Toilet Bowl Cleaning Device Including Dual Activation Mechanism - A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a container holder, a sprayer through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally at least halfway around a perimeter of the sprayer, means for attaching the sprayer near a rim of the toilet bowl, and a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the container and the sprayer. The toilet bowl cleaning device can include a hand or foot actuated lever for releasing a fluid from the container into a fluid delivery system, and a clip for mounting the sprayer adjacent an inner wall of the toilet bowl wherein the clip can be adjusted to fit different size toilet bowls. | 05-31-2012 |
20120174304 | Toilet Bowl Cleaning Device Including Container Retention Mechanism - A device for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device can include a container for the chemical, a container holder, a sprayer through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally at least halfway around a perimeter of the sprayer, a clip attaching the sprayer near a rim of the toilet bowl, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the container and the sprayer, and a retention mechanism retaining the container in the container holder. One form of the retention mechanism includes a retainer having a plurality of flexing tabs that engage a flange on the holder. In another form, the retention mechanism can include inwardly directed flanges on an inner wall of the holder, a projection spaced apart from each flange, and a retainer with a plurality of fins. A refill for a dispensing system is also disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
Ronald L. Schmidt, Lake Bluff, IL US
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20140345650 | DEBRIS COLLECTING SYSTEM - A debris collecting system comprises a debris collecting assembly including an air-flow generating device and a debris body. The system further comprises an intermediate debris collecting container connected to the debris collecting assembly such that the collected debris is by-passing the debris body of the assembly. | 11-27-2014 |
Ryan T. Schmidt, Bloomington, IL US
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20160027118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING INSURANCE BUNDLE RECOMMENDATIONS - A system and method may create personalized insurance bundle recommendations to a user based on survey data about the user and historical data related to the user. Survey data, gathered from user questionnaires and information databases, may be analyzed to determine a similar customer list based on demographic information. The similar customer list may then be analyzed to determine insurance coverage that may be appropriate for the user. Two or more policy types may then be packaged and presented to the user as an insurance bundle. | 01-28-2016 |
Ryan Thomas Schmidt, Bloomington, IL US
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20160027276 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE OPERATOR AND FOR MONITORING AN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE VEHICLE - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for monitoring a vehicle operator and for monitoring the environment of a vehicle operator. In particularly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining a physical position of an operator within a vehicle and for determining environmental conditions surrounding the vehicle operator. The systems may include at least one of: an image sensor, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a microphone or a combination or sub-combination thereof. The methods may determine a position and/or an orientation of a vehicle operator's head, arms, hands, legs, feet, etc., a combination thereof or a sub-combination thereof. The methods may generate a warning when a position of the vehicle operator is inappropriate, such as when the vehicle operator has not looked in front of the vehicle for an extended period of time when the vehicle is travelling forward, when the vehicle operator is looking at a cellular telephone, when the vehicle operator has been looking downward for an extended period of time, etc. | 01-28-2016 |
Stephen R. Schmidt, Indiana Head Park, IL US
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20110126977 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Corrugated Boards - A method and an apparatus for manufacturing corrugated boards are disclosed. The method may include the steps of supplying a first web of medium having a first and second sides, wherein each side of the first web having a plurality of flutes, and wherein each flute having a crest, applying a wetting agent and an adhesive composition in a sequential fashion to the plurality of flutes on the first side of the first web, and securing a second web of medium to the plurality of crests on the first side of the first web to form a single-faced corrugated board. | 06-02-2011 |