Patents Represented by Attorney Herbert C. Schulze

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  • Method and apparatus for producing dust control solution
    Patent number: 5658486
    Abstract: A method for production, and the resulting material thereof for a non-petroleum based stabilization solution utilizing mixtures of metallic hydroxides of endo-sperm of cereal flowers of cereals properly dissolved in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventors: Larry D. Rogers, Frank Victor Rueckl
  • Vacuum/pressure seal method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5653447
    Abstract: A vacuum/pressure seal method and apparatus including a closure for a vacuum/pressure chamber which includes the use of a flexible fin between the chamber and a closure member, which fin depends angularly toward the direction of greater pressure between a chamber opening surface and a closure member surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Steven B. Cress
  • Method and apparatus for automatic random selection identification
    Patent number: 5590879
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for random determination and display of a multiplicity of numbers from a larger quantity of numbers including the placing of numbers on balls, mixing the balls in an air chamber, selecting one ball at a time, placing the balls as selected in pockets on a timing wheel, confirming the selection and placement of the balls electronically, recording the numbers by video camera, and displaying the numbers on a display board as selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Warren W. Tripp
  • Oval top loading kiln having removable shelves
    Patent number: 5498852
    Abstract: A kiln method and apparatus wherein a kiln chamber is formed of appropriate material, preferably having an oval cross-section with grooves in the narrower sides of the oval and oval shaped shelves which can be inserted into the oval chamber and turned so as to be supported within said grooves, and heat producing apparatus exterior of said chamber surrounded in turn by appropriate insulating material, resulting in a kiln having the mechanical structure of an endo skeleton supporting heating elements, shelves, lid, insulation, temperature control apparatus, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Inventor: Steven B. Cress
  • Apparatus for producing welding rod
    Patent number: 5481788
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing high quality welding rod including a first forming of an ingot under vacuum forming techniques; a continuous mechanical de-scaling at all stages, including, but not limited to, final drawing; an unusual electrolytic purification process, and a final controlled packaging process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventors: R. E. Simon, L. E. Mann
  • Method and apparatus for detecting mercury vapor content of unconsolidated porous materials
    Patent number: 5479814
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining mercury vapor content of a body of earth for the purpose of ascertaining the mercury vapor content and correlating to the expected degree of mineralized character of the body of earth which includes the use of a strip of silver placed within a pocket in the body of earth involved and then after an appropriate exposure time analyzing the silver to determine the mercury vapor content by reason of absorption of vapor therefrom by the silver and the subsequent driving off and measuring thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Patty Rehn
  • Grade determining method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5450909
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the degree of grade ( slope ) upon which an earth moving machine is operating wherein a movable sighting device is mounted on the machine in such manner that the forces of gravity cause the device to move such that an operator looking at external reference objects may control and confirm the angle of grade ( slope ) of the earth being worked upon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Inventor: Robert Stevenson
  • Method of forming a vacuum furnace having heat transfer arresting means
    Patent number: 5416967
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an economical vacuum furnace for heat treating of heat treatable articles including: A vacuum furnace heat treating chamber having reduced thickness at its ends in order to arrest heat transfer at seals at the ends of the chamber; and Heating apparatus exterior of the heat treating chamber for heating the interior of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: Steven B. Cress
  • Environmental protective amusement and vending method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5402872
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing for the destruction of used beverage containers while at the same time providing slot machine simulating amusement wherein a slot machine resembling apparatus receives the used beverage container and by activation of slot machine simulating apparatus the beverage container is destroyed and collected for ultimate recycling, and vending a new beverage container containing fresh beverage or a prize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventor: Grant G. Clurman
  • Method and apparatus for temperature uniformity and repeatable temperature and location specific emission control of kilns
    Patent number: 5378144
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting impurities from the interior of a kiln, when in operation, and for creating a uniformly heated atmosphere within the kiln, which involves the introduction of air through an air passage opening through the top of the kiln and affiliated openings in other portions of the kiln through which small amounts of air are drawn and exhausted by means of a blower located within the control panel of the kiln and wherein a kiln setter is maintained free of impurities by drawing air containing impurities past it and away from it by means of said blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventor: Steven B. Cress
  • Beverage dispensing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5356033
    Abstract: A beverage can dispensing method and apparatus for use in a refrigerator comprising three angularly disposed shelves, two said shelves being angularly disposed from front to rear to enable cans to roll from front to rear. A third shelf angularly disposed in a downward direction from the rear to the front to allow cans to descend from said first two shelves to the third shelf and ultimately to the position of ejectment from the front of the dispenser and means cooperable therewith to raise a can for ejectment by reason of the pressure of other cans on said third shelf against a can in the ejectment position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: David Delaney
  • Apparatus for lifting construction elements
    Patent number: 5303899
    Abstract: A device for lifting panels and other construction materials wherein a single individual may cause such panels or the like to be elevated vertically in connection with a structure to a location considerably a higher location than that which the person performing the operation is located, and without the use of ladders or the like, wherein a frame is provided which can be mounted vertically and erected vertically and a panel or the like slides upwardly by a winch operation until in position for securing to the structure. And a provision for legs to be established to attach to said frame by which a work table may be provided to work on such panels or the like prior to their installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Jerome C. Palya
  • Slot starting sawing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5295426
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for practicing the method by which a reciprocating saw may be utilized to cut within the edges of a panel of material without the necessity of providing a pilot hole or the like for the saw blade, wherein the saw blade is configured in such manner as to taper at the end not attached to the saw motor in order to come to a point and wherein a knife edge is supplied along the edges of said tapered portion of said saw blade, wherein the saw blade at its pointed and tapered end is allowed to cut through the panel of material being sawed with the sawing action commencing immediately after full penetration of the blade through the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventor: Paul O. Planchon
  • Tooth caps and artificial teeth and the method of forming same
    Patent number: 5284442
    Abstract: Caps for teeth and artificial teeth such as used in bridges, and the like, formed by a method comprising a combination of steps in joining various materials to make the article, wherein the principal difference in the steps as compared to customary techniques is the elimination of a sandblasting operation on a metal base and utilization of a special adhesive to join the other materials to the metal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventor: Ken N. Peterson
  • Combined finger grip and holder for a plurality of writing instruments
    Patent number: D342968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: Garrett L. Meinke
  • Binocular carrier
    Patent number: D351061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventor: Dale L. Coons
  • Tube winding tool
    Patent number: D353293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Paul O. Planchon
  • Golf practice mat
    Patent number: D353433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventors: Brenda J. Erdoes, Jeffrey C. Erdoes
  • Panel bracket
    Patent number: D357405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Donald E. Philippi
  • Shopping cart handle cover
    Patent number: D357784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventor: Patricia A. Ince