Patents by Inventor Brad L. Schantz
Brad L. Schantz 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).
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Patent number: 9486807Abstract: A shredder includes a cutting mechanism operable to shred material fed thereto. A controller is coupled to the cutting mechanism to control the on/off state and the direction of rotation of the cutting mechanism. An interactive user interface is coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to detect a jammed condition within the shredder and communicate a series of instructions to the interactive user interface to instruct the user how to clear the jam.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Michael R. Barthel, Brad L. Schantz
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Patent number: 9360951Abstract: A support device for supporting a hand and a wrist of a user includes a body having a hand support portion, a first raised support portion extending from the hand support portion, a second raised support portion spaced apart from the first raised support portion and extending from the hand support portion, and a recess defined at one end by the hand support portion and extending between the first and second raised support portions. The hand support portion is configured to extend across the hand of the user to support the hand. The first and second raised support portions are configured to engage opposing sides of the wrist of the user such that a mid portion of the wrist is suspended above the recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Brian F. Moy, Motokimi Yono, Andrew A. Monteleone, Brad L. Schantz, Christopher H. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20140263773Abstract: A shredder includes a cutting mechanism operable to shred material fed thereto. A controller is coupled to the cutting mechanism to control the on/off state and the direction of rotation of the cutting mechanism. An interactive user interface is coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to detect a jammed condition within the shredder and communicate a series of instructions to the interactive user interface to instruct the user how to clear the jam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Michael R. Barthel, Brad L. Schantz
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Publication number: 20140263878Abstract: A support device for supporting a hand and a wrist of a user includes a body having a hand support portion, a first raised support portion extending from the hand support portion, a second raised support portion spaced apart from the first raised support portion and extending from the hand support portion, and a recess defined at one end by the hand support portion and extending between the first and second raised support portions. The hand support portion is configured to extend across the hand of the user to support the hand. The first and second raised support portions are configured to engage opposing sides of the wrist of the user such that a mid portion of the wrist is suspended above the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Brian F. Moy, Motokimi Yono, Andrew A. Monteleone, Brad L. Schantz, Christopher H. Cunningham
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Patent number: 8407812Abstract: Protective knee pads are comprised of a first shell member which fits over the patella and knee joint and a second member which is attached to the lower thigh and pivotally engaged with the knee pad shell so that they may articulate one with respect to the other while providing additional support and protection for the user of the knee pad. An additional shin pad may also be attached to the lower end of the shell which covers the knee.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz, Du Hai, Brad L. Schantz
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Patent number: 8002095Abstract: A luggage holder for holding a carrying case or valise stacked upon a wheeled case having a telescoping handle includes a pair of spaced elastic cords extending from a fastener plate attachable to the wheeled carrying case. A medial bridging element connects the cords and is slidably adjustable along the length of the cords to enhance the placement of appropriate retention forces on a case stacked upon the wheeled carrying case and positioned against a telescoping handle. An adjustable spacing plate is provided to fit over the telescoping handle and includes frictional material on one side to insure retention of the spacing plate and the assembly with the telescoping handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald Godshaw, Zoran Gracer, Du Hai, Brad L. Schantz
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Publication number: 20110131696Abstract: Protective knee pads are comprised of a first shell member which fits over the patella and knee joint and a second member which is attached to the lower thigh and pivotally engaged with the knee pad shell so that they may articulate one with respect to the other while providing additional support and protection for the user of the knee pad. An additional shin pad may also be attached to the lower end of the shell which covers the knee.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz, Du Hai, Brad L. Schantz
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Patent number: 7845017Abstract: Protective knee pads are comprised of a first shell member which fits over the patella and knee joint and a second member which is attached to the lower thigh and pivotally engaged with the knee pad shell so that they may articulate one with respect to the other while providing additional support and protection for the user of the knee pad. An additional shin pad may also be attached to the lower end of the shell which covers the knee.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz, Du Hai, Brad L. Schantz
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Publication number: 20100205711Abstract: A unitary knew pad fabricated from closed cell resin includes center cup section and integral lateral side connection straps located at the bottom side of the cup section for placement about the leg below the knee and retention of the cup section over the knee.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a TravelonInventors: Brad L. Schantz, Hai Du, Yan Wang
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Patent number: 7732719Abstract: A hand held luggage scale case is comprised of a generally pentagonal pair of shells which fit compatibly together and include a storage chamber section for weight sensing elements as well as a tape measure. The case includes a recess channel molded into the shell to retain a weight measurement hook.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Brad L. Schantz
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Patent number: 7521638Abstract: A travel scale includes side housings which telescopically connect to a center bridging section that receives signals from load cells located on the bottom side of the side housings. The signals are transmitted to a readout in the bridging section. Upon closing of the housings, the bridging section is protectively covered by the top side of the housings.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Brad L. Schantz, Zoran Gracer
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Publication number: 20080235912Abstract: A luggage handle for use in combination with the telescoping cross bar handle member of wheeled luggage includes an elongate arcuate configured hand grip handle element which is ergonomically shaped and which is attached to a plate element about which it rotates. The plate member is, in turn, configured for attachment to the cross bar member of a luggage item by means of straps which connect through slots in the plate member that may be wrapped around the cross bar member of the telescoping handle of the wheeled luggage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a TravelonInventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Brad L. Schantz
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Publication number: 20080072837Abstract: A foldable pet cage is comprised of six four-sided panels fabricated from generally flexible material with selected panels reinforced with stiffening elements positioned at strategic locations so as to enable folding of the six panels over one another into an array which is compact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a TravelonInventors: Andrezj M. Redzisz, Brad L. Schantz, Du Hai
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Patent number: 7343881Abstract: An animal harness includes a chest and girth panel with a front side, a rear-end or tail side, an abdominal or girth strap section connecting the sides to form left and right side leg openings. Lateral side straps extend from the front of the chest panel to the tail of the harness where they may be joined to together and attached to a seat belt. Adjustable buckle straps are provided to connect the top of the lateral sides of the harness to retain the harness fitted on an animal.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Brad L. Schantz, Donald E. Godshaw, Du Hai
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Patent number: D572616Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Brad L. Schantz, Zoran Gracer
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Patent number: D592983Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Brad L. Schantz
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Patent number: D604045Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Brad L. Schantz, Zoran Gracer
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Patent number: D732671Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Brian F. Moy, Motokimi Yono, Andrew A. Monteleone, Brad L. Schantz, Christopher H. Cunningham