Patents by Inventor Lawrence H. Schumacher

Lawrence H. Schumacher 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: 5544718
    Abstract: A mechanical device that supports a variable height tray (20) which is removable or may be swiveled out of the way for storage. It is connected to the cross bar support (24) by it's tray arms (42) at the tray pivots (40) which protrude as studs from the cross bar support (24). The cross bar support (24) is attached to steel threaded shafts (26) with shaft nuts (22). The shafts (26) are inserted into the retraction tubes (38) that provide support. Engagement windows (30) allow the spring loaded clamps (32) to engage against the threaded edges of the shafts (26) thus allowing them to lock into place at the desired height. The spring loaded clamps (32) are attached to the retraction tubes (38) with pipe clamps (34) and their leverage ends are tied together in tandem fashion with a release bar (36) that permits simultaneous operation. The entire mechanism is mounted to a step ladder with screws and standard electro mechanical tubing clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Inventor: Lawrence H. Schumacher