Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Schmidt

Gerald W. Schmidt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5013238
    Abstract: Dispensing device for dispensing orthodontic O-rings wherein the O-rings are individually dispensed and are easily accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Ormco Corporation
    Inventors: Terry L. Sterrett, Gerald W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4832299
    Abstract: An improved clamp fixture is provided for supporting a medical instrument or the like in a selected orientation relative to a variety of different support structures, such as an upright pole, a tabletop edge, a bed rail, etc. The clamp fixture comprises an open-sided base bracket for receiving the selected support structure to extend through the base bracket along a first axis. A clamp screw is carried by the base bracket and is adjustable to securely retain the support structure against an inner support surface of the base bracket. A frame member is mounted on the base bracket for rotation generally about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, with a spring-loaded lock pin releasably securing the frame member in one of several preset rotational positions. At least one frame arm extends outwardly from the frame member for connection to the medical instrument or the like in a manner permitting rotation of the medical instrument about a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Pacesetter Infusion, Ltd.
    Inventors: Lanny A. Gorton, Gerald W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: D249808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Bloom, Gerald W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: D249809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Bloom, Gerald W. Schmidt