Patents by Inventor John W. Schmitz, Jr.

John W. Schmitz, Jr. 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).

  • Apparatus for lifting pipes and other objects
    Patent number: 5820186
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting pipe including an arm having a substantially rectangular cross-section, and a substantially cylindrical body portion pivotally mounted to the arm. The apparatus is designed to be inserted into the standard lift port of a pipe section. In addition, a handle may be attached to the arm to more easily carry and to guide the apparatus into the lifting port. The apparatus allows a single worker to quickly and efficiently lift pipe sections, while reducing the possibility of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventors: John W. Schmitz, Jr., Michael J. Uhrin
  • Apparatus for containing run-off produced after washing vehicles and the like
    Patent number: 5816743
    Abstract: A portable containment apparatus for field use in containing liquids from vehicles and the like. The containment apparatus is especially designed to contain wash water run-off and includes a plurality of side members for defining a predetermined wash area, an integral floor and wall for containing the wash off, a sump for collecting the wash off, a sump pump for removing the liquid from the containment area to a remote container for later disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: John W. Schmitz, Jr.
  • Apparatus for containing run-off produced after washing vehicles and the like
    Patent number: 5547312
    Abstract: A portable containment apparatus for field use in containing liquids from vehicles and the like. The containment apparatus is especially designed to contain wash water run-off and includes a plurality of side members for defining a predetermined wash area, an integral floor and wall for containing the wash off, a sump for collecting the wash off, a sump pump for removing the liquid from the containment area to a remote container for later disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventor: John W. Schmitz, Jr.
  • Apparatus for lifting storage tanks and the like
    Patent number: 5482341
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which is used to assist in lifting and moving storage tanks, pipes and the like. The apparatus includes a tubularly-shaped body suspended from a cable, the tubularly shaped body having a slot which communicates with the hollow interior of the tube allowing the cable to radially enter and exit approximately one-half of the hollow interior of the tube. The tube is inserted into an access port in the tank to be lifted and is positioned to engage the interior of the tank. The interaction of the slotted tube with the cable provides a convenient tool for engaging, securing and lifting the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: John W. Schmitz, Jr.