Patents by Inventor Donald Schmidt

Donald Schmidt 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: 20230283053
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame, a capstan rotatably mounted thereon, a boom mounted to the puller frame, and a handle extending from the boom. The handle can be pivoted to a variety of positions relative to the boom. A lock locks the handle into a desired position relative to the boom. In some embodiments, the boom is mounted to a wheel assembly, and in some embodiments, the handle is part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matthew Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Patent number: 11689002
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame, a capstan rotatably mounted thereon, a boom mounted to the puller frame, and a handle extending from the boom. The handle can be pivoted to a variety of positions relative to the boom. A lock locks the handle into a desired position relative to the boom. In some embodiments, the boom is mounted to a wheel assembly, and in some embodiments, the handle is part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matthew Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20220289519
    Abstract: A fish tape case is configured to house a fish tape. The fish tape includes a shell having an upper base wall, a lower base wall, an inner side wall extending between inner perimeters of the base walls and forming a central aperture through the shell, an outer side wall extending between outer perimeters of the base walls and defining an outer diameter of the shell, the walls defining a cavity therein, the upper base wall having a first opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit, and the outer side wall having a second opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit. A storage reel is mounted in the cavity for holding the fish tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: John Wayne Kroening, James Donald Schmidt, Greg Sassi, John Hagan
  • Patent number: 11165679
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for diagnosing workload performance problems in computer servers includes measuring resource metrics. The method further includes aggregating resource metrics for each consumed resource, and aggregating resource and non-resource activity metrics for each consumer. The method further includes generating condensed diagnostic data, on a synchronized, regular interval with one or more most significant consumed resource names and corresponding consumed resource metrics. Generating the condensed diagnostic data includes grouping consumers into buckets based on bucket and consumer attributes, aggregating resource and non-resource consumer activity metrics across all consumers in each bucket, and including one or more worst offending consumer names with corresponding resource and non-resource consumer activity metrics in each bucket. The condensed diagnostic data with the most significant consumed resources and bucket contents is recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Rosa, Donald Schmidt, Nicholas R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210126439
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame, a capstan rotatably mounted thereon, a boom mounted to the puller frame, and a handle extending from the boom. The handle can be pivoted to a variety of positions relative to the boom. A lock locks the handle into a desired position relative to the boom. In some embodiments, the boom is mounted to a wheel assembly, and in some embodiments, the handle is part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Patent number: 10892607
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame having a first side and a second opposite side, first and second capstans rotatably mounted on the frame, and a motor operatively coupled to the first and second capstans and configured to rotate the first and second capstans. The first and second capstans extend outwardly from the same side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Gerald Jonathan Tully, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20200358682
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for diagnosing workload performance problems in computer servers includes measuring resource metrics. The method further includes aggregating resource metrics for each consumed resource, and aggregating resource and non-resource activity metrics for each consumer. The method further includes generating condensed diagnostic data, on a synchronized, regular interval with one or more most significant consumed resource names and corresponding consumed resource metrics. Generating the condensed diagnostic data includes grouping consumers into buckets based on bucket and consumer attributes, aggregating resource and non-resource consumer activity metrics across all consumers in each bucket, and including one or more worst offending consumer names with corresponding resource and non-resource consumer activity metrics in each bucket. The condensed diagnostic data with the most significant consumed resources and bucket contents is recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: DANIEL ROSA, Donald Schmidt, Nicholas R. Jones
  • Patent number: 10814937
    Abstract: A connector cover is proposed that protects the web loop portion of a foresail from exposure to UV radiation. The connector cover is formed of UV-resistant material and is configured to include a tab portion that passes through the shackle and a shroud portion that wraps around the tab and web loop in a manner that maintains the cover in place. Various hook-and-loop fasteners can be used to fix the connector cover in place, as well as external ties, cording, or any other suitable type of releasable fasteners. Advantageously, the connector cover is configured to remain in place and provide protection, but is also easy to remove and replace as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Linear Market Technical Services Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Donald Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20190176935
    Abstract: A connector cover is proposed that protects the web loop portion of a foresail from exposure to UV radiation. The connector cover is formed of UV-resistant material and is configured to include a tab portion that passes through the shackle and a shroud portion that wraps around the tab and web loop in a manner that maintains the cover in place. Various hook-and-loop fasteners can be used to fix the connector cover in place, as well as external ties, cording, or any other suitable type of releasable fasteners. Advantageously, the connector cover is configured to remain in place and provide protection, but is also easy to remove and replace as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Linear Market Technical Services Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Donald Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180191140
    Abstract: A conduit attachment system according to some embodiments of the disclosure is configured to be attached to a cable puller for securing the cable puller to a threaded conduit. The attachment system includes a mounting member configured to be attached to the cable puller, an engaging member attached to the mounting member, and a clamp plate attached to the mounting member, the clamp plate configured to be inserted into a passageway of the conduit and configured to bear against an inner surface of the conduit which forms the passageway. One of the engaging member and the clamp plate has a ledge surface upon which the end surface of the conduit bears against. At least one of the engaging member and the clamp plate is adjustable in position relative to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20180191141
    Abstract: A cable puller in accordance with some example embodiments is configured to pull rope or cable through a conduit. The cable puller includes a puller frame having a first side and a second opposite side, first and second capstans rotatably mounted on the frame, and a motor operatively coupled to the first and second capstans and configured to rotate the first and second capstans. The first and second capstans extend outwardly from the same side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: James Donald Schmidt, Matt Stephen Hayes, Gerald Jonathan Tully, Avery Paul Rosenbloom
  • Publication number: 20170153257
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of estimating LogD of compounds comprising a ligand operatively linked to a recognition element. The methods generally involve contacting the compounds with a matrix, measuring the interaction of the compounds with the matrix and relating the interaction of the compounds with the matrix to LogD of the compounds. Also, described herein, are novel compounds which include a ligand operatively linked to a recognition element and linkers that connect the ligand to the recognition element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Phillip Patten, Pehr Harbury, Donald Schmidt, Martin Linsell, Kenneth Wlasichuk, Robin Prince, Timothy J. Church, Wouter Van der Linden
  • Patent number: 9079720
    Abstract: An apparatus for lubricating or cleaning a drive chain during a maintenance operation is configured as an enclosure that is inserted over a mounted chain. The apparatus disperses lubricant/cleaning solvent to specific locations through channels formed within the enclosure. The channels are strategically located within the enclosure to ensure that the applied material is directed to specific locations along the chain. A conventional lubricant/solvent is introduced through one or more inlet ports formed in the enclosure, the inlet port(s) coupled to the internal channels to properly distribute the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Linear Market Technical Services Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Donald Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100140434
    Abstract: A suspension device has a first body and a second body which, when secured together, define a channel in between to accommodate an elongated horizontal member. Each of the first body and the second body includes a suspension plate having a suspension plate aperture positioned intermediate the upper end and lower end; a lower mounting plate extending perpendicularly from the inside face at the lower end of the suspension plate; and an upper mounting plate extending perpendicularly from the inside face at the upper end of the suspension plate. The first body and the second body are secured together around an elongated horizontal member by overlapping the lower mounting plates and extending a first fastener though a lower mounting plate aperture of both the first and second bodies, and by extending a second fastener through the suspension plate aperture of the first and second bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Donald Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7690121
    Abstract: A punch tool for the punching of a shape through a sheet of material. The punch tool includes a punch and a die portion disposed within a housing having a slot for receiving a sheet of material. A lower ramp is disposed within the housing and, when rotated, raises the punch to engage the die. The lower ramp may be rotated regardless of the orientation of the punch tool. Thus, the punch tool may be used even when in an inverted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Luc Chuong Lam, Kevin Donald Schmidt, Craig Alan Schultz
  • Publication number: 20080103290
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of purifying glycopeptides that are substituted with one or more substituents each comprising one or more phosphono groups that are useful as antibacterial agents. The methods include contacting a solution of the glycopeptide derivatives with a polystyrene-containing resin, eluting the resin with an aqueous solution, and isolating the purified glycopeptide derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Schmidt, Jeanmarie Sganga
  • Publication number: 20080028116
    Abstract: An information processing system is provided which includes a plurality of system resources, and an event queue having a predetermined number of entries. An event recording mechanism of the information processing system is operable to make entries regarding events in the event queue, wherein the entries are limited to a predetermined number of active entries in the event queue per each type of event per each of the system resources. In a particular embodiment, the number of entries per each type of event for each of the system resources is limited to one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Gregg, Richard Arndt, Bruce Beukema, David Craddock, Ronald Fuhs, Steven Rogers, Donald Schmidt, Bruce Walk
  • Publication number: 20070260826
    Abstract: A compare, swap and store facility is provided that does not require external serialization. A compare and swap operation is performed using an interlocked update operation. If the comparison indicates equality, a store operation is performed. The compare, swap and store operations are performed as a single unit of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Greiner, Donald Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20070255958
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the ability to use multiple claim transformation modules in a trust relationship. Claim transformation modules transform a claim or claim set into a transformed claim or claim set for use by a trusted partner and/or application. Multiple claim transformation modules may be given the opportunity to act on a claim or claim set in a pipelined fashion. In another embodiment, multiple claim transformation modules may exist, but only the proper claim transformation module(s) is(are) given the opportunity to act on a claim or claim set. In an embodiment, the claims involved are security claims used for authentication purposes between trust partners in a federated authentication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Schmidt, Danver Hartop, Derek Del Conte, Jagadeesh Kalki, Jeffrey Spelman, Kahren Tevosyan, Ryan Johnson, Vijayavani Nori
  • Publication number: 20070245050
    Abstract: An information processing system is provided which includes a plurality of system resources, and an event queue having a predetermined number of entries. An event recording mechanism of the information processing system is operable to make entries regarding events in the event queue, wherein the entries are limited to a predetermined number of active entries in the event queue per each type of event per each of the system resources. In a particular embodiment, the number of entries per each type of event for each of the system resources is limited to one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Gregg, Richard Amdt, Bruce Beukema, David Craddock, Ronald Fuhs, Steven Rogers, Donald Schmidt, Bruce Walk