Patents Represented by Attorney Herbert C. Schulze

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  • Thermal pool cover
    Patent number: 4270232
    Abstract: This invention is a unique cover for swimming pools or the like manufactured in easily handleable small segments which fit together on matching sides when floated upon water and as particularly characterized by utilizing a heat retaining material on the side facing the water, with a heat admitting cover on the other side with a space formed between the two to provide an insulating space which passes and amplifies heat from the atmosphere into the water while blocking the escape of heat from the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1981
    Inventor: Ray D. Ballew
  • Garage door spring tensioning apparatus
    Patent number: 4253350
    Abstract: This invention is a spring tensioning device for applying proper tension to springs utilized widely in garage doors, and the like. The device consists of a collar which can be slipped over a rod around which such spring is wound, which device is fitted with a pair of ratcheting mechanisms and a device to hold the same in place while the ratchets are used. Additionally, the apparatus has boss means for hooking into the spring collar for applying the correct tension through the use of the ratcheting arrangement. Additionally, the apparatus has means for attaching to a collar fastened to one end of the spring in order to turn the collar and, thus, the spring through the use of the ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Inventor: Vincent De Tarr
  • Cantilever two piece ski
    Patent number: 4248449
    Abstract: This invention is a collapsible ski, wherein the ski is broken down into two parts, and wherein the two parts are so joined together as to maintain the appropriate strength and flex characteristics of the ski, particularly with appropriate reference to the proportioning of the ski so as not to destroy its characteristics and to maintain the appropriate proportions for maximum ski performance. A special, quick disconnect means is used to hold the ski parts together when desired or to break them down when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Inventor: Whitney Wilhelmy
  • Pail opening device
    Patent number: 4234988
    Abstract: This invention is a tool for removing plastic lids from pails used in the supply of food stuffs, syrup, paints, and the like. This invention includes a handle with a floating knife blade of such configuration that it is adapted quickly to cut slots around the edge of such a plastic lid and contains, further, a prying means to bend the cut edges in order that the lids may be easily removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1980
    Inventors: Charles Y. Ross, Deltha M. Ross
  • Emergency escape device
    Patent number: 4235306
    Abstract: This device is an emergency escape apparatus to be utilized in escape from elevated levels of buildings in case of fire, or the like, and incorporates a cord, or the like, including hand-hold elements, together with a window mounting support. It is featured by light weight and ease of use, and is so constructed as to comprise principal mounting bar, mountable within a window casement, wherein the apparatus is always ready for use, contrary to removable and storable ladders, and the like, and wherein the configuration is such that it essentially blends with the window casement and framework and is virtually concealed along an edge of the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1980
    Inventors: Larry G. Ross, Lyola J. Ross
  • Multi-duct muffler
    Patent number: 4234054
    Abstract: This invention is a new and improved muffler for use on the exhaust of noise producing machines such as automotive engines, and the like. It is particularly characterized by utilization of a single inlet into a chamber from which there are a multiplicity of louvered or otherwise appropriately configured exhaust tubes appropriately wrapped with noise entrapping material, and in a preferred form utilizing a ceramic fiber material, and wherein the multiplicity of tubes ultimately open into a chamber from which the ultimate outlet is ducted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Inventor: John S. Chapin
  • Center pivot steering mechanism
    Patent number: 4220348
    Abstract: This is a unique center pivot steering mechanism for lift trucks, and the like. It is characterized by a unique angular control yoke center mounted upon the steering axle and with equal and like steering control connections to two wheels with an offset control and activation arm connected to a steering control apparatus. The radius of turn of the outer turning wheel is regulated so as to be greater than that of the inner turning wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Inventor: Leonard J. Low
  • Emergency building escape ladder
    Patent number: 4211306
    Abstract: This invention is an interlocking, segmented, ladder for use on high rise buildings and the like; wherein, the ladder is stored horizontally between floors of such building so as to not create an unpleasant or dangerous permanent exterior structure, and wherein the ladder may be automatically or manually actuated in the event of an emergency, in which case each section is extended from its horizontal position of storage within the building and is rearranged in a vertical position on the exterior of the building; and, appropriate safety footings are provided for inter-locking of the various elements; and, a series of safety devices are incorporated so that persons using the ladder will not fall from it and provisions are made for safe entrance onto the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1980
    Assignees: Robert Brenner, Margaret A. Brenner
    Inventor: Robert Brenner
  • Method and apparatus for supporting a golf ball
    Patent number: 4192504
    Abstract: This is a method, and an apparatus (a golf tee), for practicing the method wherein a golf ball may be supported in an appropriate manner for being struck by a golf club wherein increased distance and accuracy may be achieved by a unique combination of aligning and supporting steps. It is characterized by the use of a special golf tee wherein a rib is formed on the stem and another rib is formed in the supporting socket, and the stem of the tee is curved so as to provide complete alignment and minimized resistance to the force of the blow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Inventor: Robert G. Clugage
  • Wood burning stove
    Patent number: 4182302
    Abstract: This is a stove primarily for the burning of wood, but also capable of burning other combustible materials, which stove is characterized by a unique combustion chamber, together with a recirculating combustion chamber and baffle for more perfect combustion and characterized by a heat radiating chamber which may be closed so as to be used as an oven, and by a unique damper placement in combination with the exhaust flue pipe so adapted as to automatically activate in order to cool the flue pipe in the event it should exceed safe heat limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: Ray F. Bruce
    Inventors: Ray F. Bruce, William W. Byrd, Jr.
  • Tapered fit coupling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4178011
    Abstract: This is a unique tapered fit coupling arrangement for coupling a load to a power means, such as a trailer to a self propelled vehicle, wherein movement is allowed in all directions for coupling to allow for ease of hook-up, and wherein the device is characterized by a tapered female member with a corresponding tapered male member which can be inserted and drawn into firm and complete tapered fit to completely engage the power means and the load in a safe and compact relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Inventor: John G. Kirsch
  • Guitar tremolo method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4171661
    Abstract: This is a method and apparatus for performing the method, for the use of tremolo devices complimented by string restraining assemblies for guitars which are designed in such manner that the tremolo device can be used without altering the basic tuning when the tremolo device returns to the normal, inactive, position. The method and device incorporate the use of a tremolo device base plate anchoring means anchoring the tremolo device base plate to the face of the guitar at a tilt point in such manner that there is no movement allowed other than the normally desired tremolo tilting movement. This is accomplished by utilization of special anchoring means, string restraining assemblies, and means to return the tremolo device to its original starting position when being inactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1979
    Inventor: Floyd D. Rose
  • Well drilling apparatus
    Patent number: 4148367
    Abstract: This invention is a Well Drilling Apparatus primarily intended for drilling water wells, but also adaptable for other well, or hole drilling activities. The apparatus is particularly characterized by an independent driving arrangement for the drill, accompanied by an independent driving arrangement by which the casing may be turned during the drilling operation for ease of insertion and may accompany the drill into the ground to prevent collapse during drilling operations as well as to enhance the removal of drilled material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Inventor: Wendell L. Reich
  • Liquid propane line filter
    Patent number: D251601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Inventor: Phillip Kuykendall
  • Golf ball tee
    Patent number: D252109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Inventor: Robert G. Clugage
  • Medication carrier
    Patent number: D253722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Inventor: Donald G. Allen
  • House
    Patent number: D253847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Inventors: William Major, Betty Facciolla
  • Canning lid lifter
    Patent number: D256543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Inventor: William George
  • Portable grill
    Patent number: D258927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Inventor: Ronald Lee
  • Vehicle auxiliary compartment
    Patent number: D259714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1981
    Inventor: Frederick P. Feeley