Patents by Inventor James Donald Schmidt

James Donald 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: 11964844
    Abstract: A fish tape case is configured to house a fish tape. The fish tape includes a shell having an upper base wall, a lower base wall, an inner side wall extending between inner perimeters of the base walls and forming a central aperture through the shell, an outer side wall extending between outer perimeters of the base walls and defining an outer diameter of the shell, the walls defining a cavity therein, the upper base wall having a first opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit, and the outer side wall having a second opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit. A storage reel is mounted in the cavity for holding the fish tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: John Wayne Kroening, James Donald Schmidt, Greg Sassi, John Hagan
  • Publication number: 20230283053
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame, a capstan rotatably mounted thereon, a boom mounted to the puller frame, and a handle extending from the boom. The handle can be pivoted to a variety of positions relative to the boom. A lock locks the handle into a desired position relative to the boom. In some embodiments, the boom is mounted to a wheel assembly, and in some embodiments, the handle is part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matthew Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Patent number: 11689002
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame, a capstan rotatably mounted thereon, a boom mounted to the puller frame, and a handle extending from the boom. The handle can be pivoted to a variety of positions relative to the boom. A lock locks the handle into a desired position relative to the boom. In some embodiments, the boom is mounted to a wheel assembly, and in some embodiments, the handle is part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matthew Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20220289519
    Abstract: A fish tape case is configured to house a fish tape. The fish tape includes a shell having an upper base wall, a lower base wall, an inner side wall extending between inner perimeters of the base walls and forming a central aperture through the shell, an outer side wall extending between outer perimeters of the base walls and defining an outer diameter of the shell, the walls defining a cavity therein, the upper base wall having a first opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit, and the outer side wall having a second opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit. A storage reel is mounted in the cavity for holding the fish tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: John Wayne Kroening, James Donald Schmidt, Greg Sassi, John Hagan
  • Publication number: 20210126439
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame, a capstan rotatably mounted thereon, a boom mounted to the puller frame, and a handle extending from the boom. The handle can be pivoted to a variety of positions relative to the boom. A lock locks the handle into a desired position relative to the boom. In some embodiments, the boom is mounted to a wheel assembly, and in some embodiments, the handle is part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Patent number: 10892607
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame having a first side and a second opposite side, first and second capstans rotatably mounted on the frame, and a motor operatively coupled to the first and second capstans and configured to rotate the first and second capstans. The first and second capstans extend outwardly from the same side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Gerald Jonathan Tully, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20180191141
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame having a first side and a second opposite side, first and second capstans rotatably mounted on the frame, and a motor operatively coupled to the first and second capstans and configured to rotate the first and second capstans. The first and second capstans extend outwardly from the same side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Gerald Jonathan Tully, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20180191140
    Abstract: A conduit attachment system according to some embodiments of the disclosure is configured to be attached to a cable puller for securing the cable puller to a threaded conduit. The attachment system includes a mounting member configured to be attached to the cable puller, an engaging member attached to the mounting member, and a clamp plate attached to the mounting member, the clamp plate configured to be inserted into a passageway of the conduit and configured to bear against an inner surface of the conduit which forms the passageway. One of the engaging member and the clamp plate has a ledge surface upon which the end surface of the conduit bears against. At least one of the engaging member and the clamp plate is adjustable in position relative to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom