Patents by Inventor Gordon E. Schutze

Gordon E. Schutze 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).

  • Adjustable-volume liquid dispensing pump
    Patent number: 8261949
    Abstract: An adjustable-volume liquid dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, an adjustable-volume liquid dispenser includes a spout and a plunger secured to the spout. The dispenser further includes a plunger lock moveable lengthwise along the plunger. The plunger lock is securable to the plunger at a plurality of positions on the plunger to adjust a volume of liquid to be dispensed. The dispenser also includes a spring in contact with the plunger. In addition, the dispenser includes a chamber comprising an interior for containing liquid. The plunger is slidably arranged with the chamber. A portion of the plunger is disposed within the chamber. Moreover, the dispenser includes a chamber cap secured to the chamber, and a valve disposed within the chamber. The dispenser also includes a shaft secured to the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Zillah Maria Oden, Gordon E. Schutze, Kimberly A. Bennett, Brian D. Schwab, Charles A. Ginnings, Megan E. Jeans, Catherine G. Ambrose
  • Adjustable-Volume Liquid Dispensing Pump
    Publication number: 20090200341
    Abstract: An adjustable-volume liquid dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, an adjustable-volume liquid dispenser includes a spout and a plunger secured to the spout. The dispenser further includes a plunger lock moveable lengthwise along the plunger. The plunger lock is securable to the plunger at a plurality of positions on the plunger to adjust a volume of liquid to be dispensed. The dispenser also includes a spring in contact with the plunger. In addition, the dispenser includes a chamber comprising an interior for containing liquid. The plunger is slidably arranged with the chamber. A portion of the plunger is disposed within the chamber. Moreover, the dispenser includes a chamber cap secured to the chamber, and a valve disposed within the chamber. The dispenser also includes a shaft secured to the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicants: William Marsh Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Zillah Maria Oden, Gordon E. Schutze, Kimberly A. Bennett, Brian D. Schwab, Charles A. Ginnings, Megan E. Jeans, Catherine G. Ambrose