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).

  • Publication number: 20150038308
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
  • Publication number: 20140316695
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Marshall B. MATTHEWS, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20140157540
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
  • Publication number: 20140108462
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NAVTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Pfeifle, Andre Reichert, David Schmitz
  • Patent number: 8671501
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Charles T. Buckel, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
  • Publication number: 20140072396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: NIDEC MINSTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Johnathan A. Rankin, Rohan V. Patel, David A. Schmitz
  • Patent number: 8483957
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
  • Patent number: 8428871
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20120239296
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20120117742
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
  • Patent number: 8145426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Mapquest, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20110277460
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Brummund, Uwe Neumann, David Schmitz
  • Patent number: 8028354
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: European Touch Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Gruenwald, Edwin B. Hatch, David A. Schmitz, Jeremy M. Lenzendorf, John A. Groeschel
  • Publication number: 20100204913
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7729855
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20100058533
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: David J. Gruenwald, Edwin B. Hatch, David A. Schmitz, Jeremy M. Lenzendorf, John A. Groeschel
  • Patent number: 7620494
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7600273
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: European Touch Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Gruenwald, Edwin B. Hatch, David A. Schmitz, Jeremy M. Lenzendorf, John A. Groeschel
  • Patent number: D567175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle R. Knuteson, David A. Schmitz, Brian D. Neeley
  • Patent number: D687135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Thermo King Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Kampf, Douglas E. Lenz, Fusu Thao, David A. Schmitz, Tye S. Sonney, Thomas C. McCartney