Patents by Inventor Chad Shultz

Chad Shultz 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: 11874683
    Abstract: A scissor assembly includes a scissor apparatus having a first scissor jaw and a second scissor jaw that are coupled together. The first scissor jaw has a first jaw face, and the second scissor jaw has a second jaw face that opposes the first jaw face. The scissor apparatus is configured to actuate between a closed position and a plurality of open positions. The scissor assembly includes a pivot pin extending through the first and second scissor jaws. The first and second jaws are configured to rotate around the pivot pin as the scissor apparatus actuates between the closed position and the open positions. The scissor assembly includes a dynamic pin positioned between the first jaw face and the second jaw face. The scissor assembly includes a biasing member positioned at least partially around the scissor apparatus and configured to bias the scissor apparatus toward the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Lee M. Morin, Chad A. Shultz
  • Patent number: 7464735
    Abstract: A funnel stand that includes a housing supporting an internal funnel connected to a fuel hose that can be folded or rolled up for storage inside the housing and extended through a hose opening for placement in a fuel tank opening. The funnel stand may also include a ballast to stabilize it as a free-standing device or a base plate configured for permanently or semi-permanently affixing the funnel stand to a loading surface. In addition, the funnel stand may include a lid covering the funnel opening, a door covering the hose opening, and handles to facilitate carrying the device by hand. The funnel stand is designed to be suitable for delivering fuel from a hand-held gas can into the fuel tanks on small watercraft, such as small boats and personal watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Kelcamax Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Chad Shultz
  • Publication number: 20060278664
    Abstract: A funnel stand that includes a housing supporting an internal funnel connected to a fuel hose that can be folded or rolled up for storage inside the housing and extended through a hose opening for placement in a fuel tank opening. The funnel stand may also include a ballast to stabilize it as a free-standing device or a base plate configured for permanently or semi-permanently affixing the funnel stand to a loading surface. In addition, the funnel stand may include a lid covering the funnel opening, a door covering the hose opening, and handles to facilitate carrying the device by hand. The funnel stand is designed to be suitable for delivering fuel from a hand-held gas can into the fuel tanks on small watercraft, such as small boats and personal watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Chad Shultz