Patents by Inventor David A. Schmitz
David A. Schmitz 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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Publication number: 20150038308Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20140316695Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Marshall B. MATTHEWS, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20140157540Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20140108462Abstract: A geographic database is defined using hierarchical data trees and updated by changing selected portions of a data tree. A device defines a binary large object (BLOB) including map data as a first data tree and an update to the map data as a second data tree. The device computes a difference between the first data tree and the second data tree. The difference may include the data and links that are being updated. The device generates an update script including a sequence of edit operations needed to update the map data. The device may communicate the update script to a navigation device, which is configured to execute the update script to perform the update on a local version of the map data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: NAVTEQ B.V.Inventors: Martin Pfeifle, Andre Reichert, David Schmitz
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Patent number: 8671501Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Charles T. Buckel, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20140072396Abstract: A method of orienting a selected item from a stack of similar items, the method comprising the steps of separating, engaging and orienting. The separating step separates the selected item from the stack using a first attraction force of a transport apparatus. The engaging step engages the selected item with a second attraction force from the transport apparatus. The second attraction force being greater than the first attraction force. The orienting step orients the selected item relative to the transport apparatus as the transport apparatus is en route to a destination location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: NIDEC MINSTER CORPORATIONInventors: Johnathan A. Rankin, Rohan V. Patel, David A. Schmitz
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Patent number: 8483957Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 8428871Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20120239296Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20120117742Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 8145426Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Mapquest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20110277460Abstract: An electrohydraulic steering system, in particular for mobile working machines having a pressure medium supply system from which a first connection, which acts in a first steering direction, can be supplied via a first feed line, while a second connection, which acts in a second steering direction, can be supplied via a second feed line. In this case, the two feed lines and also a first return line from the first connection to a tank and a second return line from the second connection to the tank are controlled via in each case at least two parallel valves. Therefore, in the event of failure of one of the valves, the at least one valve which is connected in parallel can take over control of the corresponding feed lines or the corresponding return line.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Stephan Brummund, Uwe Neumann, David Schmitz
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Patent number: 8028354Abstract: A spa apparatus includes a chair and a basin supported by a base. The basin is movable in an up/down direction relative to a portion of the base. The chair may include actuators to tilt forward to permit easy entry and exit from the chain. The chair may also move in a fore/aft direction relative to the basin. A pair of foot rests may be located within the basin. A manicure assembly may be located within a cavity in the arm of the chair. The basin may have a narrowed front portion to allow a technician to easily fact the customer. A base may include two support frames that pivot relative to one another proximate an end of the base distal the basin.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: European Touch Holdings, Inc.Inventors: David J. Gruenwald, Edwin B. Hatch, David A. Schmitz, Jeremy M. Lenzendorf, John A. Groeschel
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Publication number: 20100204913Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: MapQuest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 7729855Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20100058533Abstract: A spa apparatus includes a chair and a basin supported by a base. The basin is movable in an up/down direction relative to a portion of the base. The chair may include actuators to tilt forward to permit easy entry and exit from the chain. The chair may also move in a fore/aft direction relative to the basin. A pair of foot rests may be located within the basin. A manicure assembly may be located within a cavity in the arm of the chair. The basin may have a narrowed front portion to allow a technician to easily fact the customer. A base may include two support frames that pivot relative to one another proximate an end of the base distal the basin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: David J. Gruenwald, Edwin B. Hatch, David A. Schmitz, Jeremy M. Lenzendorf, John A. Groeschel
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Patent number: 7620494Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 7600273Abstract: A spa apparatus includes a chair and a basin supported by a base. The basin is movable in an up/down direction relative to a portion of the base. The chair may include actuators to tilt forward to permit easy entry and exit from the chain. The chair may also move in a fore/aft direction relative to the basin. A pair of foot rests may be located within the basin. A manicure assembly may be located within a cavity in the arm of the chair. The basin may have a narrowed front portion to allow a technician to easily fact the customer. A base may include two support frames that pivot relative to one another proximate an end of the base distal the basin.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: European Touch Holdings, Inc.Inventors: David J. Gruenwald, Edwin B. Hatch, David A. Schmitz, Jeremy M. Lenzendorf, John A. Groeschel
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Patent number: D567175Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Kyle R. Knuteson, David A. Schmitz, Brian D. Neeley
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Patent number: D687135Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Thermo King CorporationInventors: Thomas W. Kampf, Douglas E. Lenz, Fusu Thao, David A. Schmitz, Tye S. Sonney, Thomas C. McCartney