Patents by Inventor Glenn Schmierer
Glenn Schmierer 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).
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Patent number: 11346579Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to protective devices and cover members. In some embodiments, cover members are provided that are operable to protect covered components and to allow heat dissipation from the components. Cover members of the present disclosure are suitable for use with heat exchangers including, for example, those provided with hot water pressure washers.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Guillermo Morales, Trent Garner, Glenn Schmierer
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Publication number: 20210137341Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes at least one cleaning tool for cleaning an object to be cleaned, an operating unit for a user, which includes at least one operating element for operating the cleaning apparatus, a control unit for processing operating instructions, a receptacle, arranged on the operating unit, for an external accessory that can be associated with the cleaning apparatus and that has a display device with an image display, wherein the accessory is removably positionable in the receptacle in a defined position, as well as a communication unit by way of which display information for being displayed on the image display are transmittable from the cleaning apparatus to the accessory positioned in the receptacle. The invention also relates to a cleaning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Denis Dammkoehler, Glenn Schmierer, Marc Rottmann, Simon Himmler, Frank Nonnenmann, Christoph Waller, Alexander Braendle, Lukas Sobotta, Andreas Friederich, Tobias Masek, Jochen Burchard, Marten Jahn
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Publication number: 20200340710Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to protective devices and cover members. In some embodiments, cover members are provided that are operable to protect covered components and to allow heat dissipation from the components. Cover members of the present disclosure are suitable for use with heat exchangers including, for example, those provided with hot water pressure washers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.Inventors: Guillermo Morales, Trent Garner, Glenn Schmierer
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Publication number: 20140014697Abstract: A carrying system is disclosed. The carrying system comprises a top strap assembly including one or more shoulder straps and an adjustable loop, wherein each of the one or more shoulder straps includes a narrow portion and the adjustable loop includes at least one elastomeric patch. The carrying system further comprises a bottom strap assembly including a fixed loop and a bottom strap, wherein the fixed loop includes at least one elastomeric patch. The carrying system further comprises one or more buckles connecting the top strap assembly to the bottom strap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Function LLCInventors: Glenn Schmierer, James Marchbank
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Patent number: 7328779Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for compressing and automatically expanding an expandable luggage case 2 comprising a ratchet mechanism 8 and a bungee cord 32, that is used to bias a locking mechanism, in the form of detents 54 that mate with teeth 44, in a locked position, and to bias a jack mechanism 14 for automatic expansion. The bungee cord 32 biases the ratchet compressor system 8 in an expanded state. Thus, automatic expansion is achieved, in a very easy to use manner. In addition to being operated while the luggage case 2 is open, the ratchet compressor 8 is also operable from the outside of the luggage case 2 once the luggage case 2 has been packed and closed. A user may then compress the luggage case 2 simply by applying pressure to the lid 24. The ratchet compressor system 8 therefore provides a zipper-less, automated method of expanding a luggage case 2 as well as compressing the luggage case 2 once the luggage case 2 has been closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: William L. King, Glenn Schmierer
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Publication number: 20060070837Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for compressing and automatically expanding an expandable luggage case 2 comprising a ratchet mechanism 8 and a bungee cord 32, that is used to bias a locking mechanism, in the form of detents 54 that mate with teeth 44, in a locked position, and to bias a jack mechanism 14 for automatic expansion. The bungee cord 32 biases the ratchet compressor system 8 in an expanded state. Thus, automatic expansion is achieved, in a very easy to use manner. In addition to being operated while the luggage case 2 is open, the ratchet compressor 8 is also operable from the outside of the luggage case 2 once the luggage case 2 has been packed and closed. A user may then compress the luggage case 2 simply by applying pressure to the lid 24. The ratchet compressor system 8 therefore provides a zipper-less, automated method of expanding a luggage case 2 as well as compressing the luggage case 2 once the luggage case 2 has been closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: William King, Glenn Schmierer
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Patent number: 6976685Abstract: A wheeled car seat sized to hold an infant or young toddler in the seat of an automobile that can also be converted to a wheeled stroller is disclosed herein. The wheeled car seat is made from materials to protect the occupant while at the same time keeping the weight of the wheeled car seat to a minimum. When removing the wheeled car seat from an automobile, the user need not remove the child passenger while the user converts the wheeled car to a stroller, but instead only need lift the car seat above the ground and allow a pivotal chassis to swing open and expose wheels to the ground. When the wheeled car seat is configured as a car seat, the wheels are enclosed to prevent dirt from getting on the upholstery of the automobile.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: William L. King, Glenn Schmierer
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Publication number: 20050211581Abstract: Many luggage cases have included mechanisms for helping fold garments for the traveler to help minimize wrinkling and to aid packing. Such mechanisms have included straps, bars and devices for holding hangers on which the garments are to be folded and hung. This invention includes a kit (4) for holding the bar (22) for receiving the hook portions (H) of hangers well above a vertically oriented lid portion (2) of the luggage case (1) and attachment devices (27, 38, 37) that permit the user to remove and replace this support mechanism within the lid shell of the luggage case. Also provided is a hanger bar which is moved into the lid of the case to permit the clothing on hangers to be easily placed in the luggage case, but is easily removed for more conventional packing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: William King, Daniel Elles, Glenn Schmierer, Jonathan Chopper
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Patent number: D471727Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: William L. King, Glenn Schmierer
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Patent number: D395361Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: Andrew Zionts, Mark Salander, Charles E. Waddell, Jr., Coryndon M. Luxmoore, Glenn Schmierer
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Patent number: D411729Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1996Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: Karl Langmuir, Coryndon M. Luxmoore, Glenn Schmierer
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Patent number: D907868Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Adam Bearup, Glenn Schmierer