Patents by Inventor John D. Schaalje

John D. Schaalje 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).

  • Publication number: 20220069399
    Abstract: A tripod for use with an accessory device and a battery pack includes a main body, a battery receptacle, and a head. The main body includes a center column having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. The main body also includes a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The battery receptacle is supported on the main body. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the battery pack. The head is supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the accessory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick, Austin Clark, John D. Schaalje
  • Publication number: 20200180170
    Abstract: A utility knife is provided for supporting a blade in use, the blade defining a cutting edge, the utility knife including a handle portion, a blade holder positioned proximate the handle and defining a longitudinal axis, the blade holder configured for retaining a blade, and a fastener for selectively retaining the blade within the blade holder in a plurality of orientations. In a first orientation the cutting edge extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the blade holder, and in a second orientation the cutting edge of the blade extends transverse to the longitudinal axis of the blade holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Richard M. Davidian, John D. Schaalje
  • Publication number: 20190314835
    Abstract: A texture sprayer includes a main body and an inlet coupled to the main body. The inlet is configured to receive compressed air. A mixing chamber is disposed downstream of the inlet. The mixing chamber is configured to combine the compressed air with texture material to form a texture spray. A nozzle holder is coupled to the main body. The nozzle holder is movable between a first position and a second position. A first nozzle is coupled to the nozzle holder and a second nozzle is coupled to the nozzle holder. The texture sprayer is configured to discharge the texture spray along a spray axis through the first nozzle when the nozzle holder is in the first position and to discharge the texture spray along the spray axis through the second nozzle when the nozzle holder is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Jacob F. Creasman, John D. Schaalje, Graham M. Schaafsma
  • Publication number: 20190240518
    Abstract: A blanket providing a plurality of pockets in which to contain fire suppression compound. A blanket can be wrapped around a container of flammable liquid to resist fire resulting from a ballistic attack. Fire suppression compound carried in a pocket may be provided as a plurality of sub-portions individually disposed in a respective pouch. End caps may also be included to further surround a container with fire suppression compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Jesclard, JR., Candice J. Jesclard, A. Brent Strong, John D. Schaalje
  • Patent number: 10195472
    Abstract: A blanket providing a plurality of pockets in which to contain fire suppression compound. A blanket can be wrapped around a container of flammable liquid to resist fire resulting from a ballistic attack. Fire suppression compound carried in a pocket may be provided as a plurality of sub-portions individually disposed in a respective pouch. End caps may also be included to further surround a container with fire suppression compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: HPS Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Jesclard, Jr., Candice J. Jesclard, A. Brent Strong, John D. Schaalje
  • Patent number: 8875802
    Abstract: A blanket (103) providing a plurality of pockets (109) in which to contain fire suppression compound (211). A blanket (103) can be wrapped around a container of flammable liquid to resist fire resulting from a ballistic attack. Fire suppression compound (211) carried in a pocket (109) may be provided as a plurality of sub-portions individually disposed in a respective pouch (214). End caps (106) may also be included to further surround a container with fire suppression compound (211).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: HPS Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Jesclard, Jr., Candice J. Jesclard, A. Brent Strong, John D. Schaalje
  • Publication number: 20100025054
    Abstract: A blanket (103) providing a plurality of pockets (109) in which to contain fire suppression compound (211). A blanket (103) can be wrapped around a container of flammable liquid to resist fire resulting from a ballistic attack. Fire suppression compound (211) carried in a pocket (109) may be provided as a plurality of sub-portions individually disposed in a respective pouch (214). End caps (106) may also be included to further surround a container with fire suppression compound (211).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Jesclard, Candice J. Jesclard, A. Brent Strong, John D. Schaalje