Patents by Inventor Gregory R. Schmidt
Gregory R. 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).
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Patent number: 11974338Abstract: In some implementations a system can be configured to reduce the burden of pairing user devices with playback devices. For example, all users (or user devices) who commonly operate within a particular environment (e.g., a home) can be configured as authorized users of playback devices within the particular environment. When one of the authorized users pairs a user device with a playback device, all of the user devices for all authorized users can be automatically paired with the playback device as a result of the single pairing. Thus, only a single authorized user is burdened with the pairing process in order to pair all authorized users with the playback device.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Deepak Iyer, Thomas Alsina, Edward T. Schmidt, Elena Leyfman, David P. Saracino, Astrid Yi, Adam A. Sonnanstine, Jonathan A. Bennett, Gregory R. Chapman, Aparna S. Akella, Shreyas Nandagudi Sreesha
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Patent number: 11949725Abstract: One embodiment provides for a media playback device comprising a memory device to store instructions; one or more processors to execute the instructions stored on the memory device, the instructions to cause the one or more processors to provide a playback queue manager to manage one or more media playback queues including a set of media items associated with a scheduled event and a playback routing manager to determine an output destination for the set of media items based on context associated with the scheduled event, the playback routing manager to route output of playback of the set of media items to one or more of multiple different connected media playback devices based on the context associated with the scheduled event.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Alsina, David C. Graham, Andrew M. Wadycki, Edward T. Schmidt, Joel M. Lopes Da Silva, Richard M. Powell, Gregory R. Chapman
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Publication number: 20230279960Abstract: The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Tucker A. Jones, Brian J. Mooren, Evan S. Yee, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Patent number: 11674607Abstract: The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Tucker A. Jones, Brian J. Mooren, Evan S. Yee, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20220042611Abstract: The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Tucker A. Jones, Brian J. Mooren, Evan S. Yee, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Patent number: 11156302Abstract: A tub and shower diverter assembly includes a manifold sub-assembly that is configured to be detachably coupled to, and in fluid communication with, an existing waterway connector of a conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a manifold, first and second flow control valves coupled to the manifold, and first and second tolerance adjustors adjustably coupled to the first and second flow control valves, respectively. The first flow control valve is configured to provide a flow of water to one of a tub or a shower device. The second flow control valve is configured to provide a flow of water to the other of the tub or the shower device. The first and second tolerance adjustors are each configured to be selectively adjusted to change an axial position of the respective tolerance adjustor relative to a wall adjacent the manifold sub-assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Tucker A. Jones, Brian J. Mooren, Evan S. Yee, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20200378507Abstract: A tub and shower diverter assembly includes a manifold sub-assembly that is configured to be detachably coupled to, and in fluid communication with, an existing waterway connector of a conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a manifold, first and second flow control valves coupled to the manifold, and first and second tolerance adjustors adjustably coupled to the first and second flow control valves, respectively. The first flow control valve is configured to provide a flow of water to one of a tub or a shower device. The second flow control valve is configured to provide a flow of water to the other of the tub or the shower device. The first and second tolerance adjustors are each configured to be selectively adjusted to change an axial position of the respective tolerance adjustor relative to a wall adjacent the manifold sub-assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Tucker A. Jones, Brian J. Mooren, Evan S. Yee, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8783736Abstract: A quick connector assembly for a faucet is provided. The quick connector assembly includes a hose fitting having a longitudinal axis, a lock tab coupled to the hose fitting and having at least one projection extending radially therefrom, and a connector body having at least one slot extending from an opening to a locked position, the at least one slot configured to receive the at least one projection of the lock tab. Moving the projection of the lock tab from the opening of the slot to the locked position connects the lock tab to the connector body.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Andrew J. Stokes, Ryan F. Leichty, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20130020794Abstract: A quick connector assembly for a faucet is provided. The quick connector assembly includes a hose fitting having a longitudinal axis, a lock tab coupled to the hose fitting and having at least one projection extending radially therefrom, and a connector body having at least one slot extending from an opening to a locked position, the at least one slot configured to receive the at least one projection of the lock tab. Moving the projection of the lock tab from the opening of the slot to the locked position connects the lock tab to the connector body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Andrew J. Stokes, Ryan F. Leichty, Gregory R. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20100133033Abstract: A fuel tank and air box assembly for a motorcycle includes a fuel tank and an air box housing. The air box housing has an inlet configured to receive intake air into the housing and an outlet configured to direct the intake air from the housing to the motorcycle's engine. A filter element configured to separate debris from the intake air is positioned at least partially inside the housing. The air box housing hangs from the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLCInventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Joseph R. Konshak, Frank Savage
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Patent number: 7712564Abstract: An air box for a motorcycle including a motorcycle engine and a fuel tank. The air box includes a housing having an inlet configured to receive intake air into the housing and an outlet configured to direct the intake air from the housing to the motorcycle engine. A filter element is coupled to the housing and is configured to separate debris from the intake air. A mounting feature is configured to connect the housing below the fuel tank of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Joseph R. Konshak, Frank Savage
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Patent number: 7401590Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Andrew J. Stahr, Kyle G. Wick, Erick L. Gruber, David L. Zwart, Brian K. Black, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Willie G. Davidson
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Publication number: 20080083577Abstract: An air box for a motorcycle including a motorcycle engine and a fuel tank. The air box includes a housing having an inlet configured to receive intake air into the housing and an outlet configured to direct the intake air from the housing to the motorcycle engine. A filter element is coupled to the housing and is configured to separate debris from the intake air. A mounting feature is configured to connect the housing below the fuel tank of the motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, INC.Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Joseph R. Konshak, Frank Savage
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Publication number: 20080083393Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Andrew J. Stahr, Kyle G. Wick, Erick L. Gruber, David L. Zwart, Brian K. Black, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Willie G. Davidson
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Patent number: 4996956Abstract: Breather apparatus is disclosed for relieving engine crankcase pressure when the engine is tipped or rotated. The breather apparatus consists of a duct intake connected to the crankcase, an elongated duct, and a drain hole for draining oil back into the crankcase. The duct intake should be positioned in an area of low oil splash. The drain hole should be positioned so that it is not submerged in oil while being tipped 90.degree. in either a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction about the engine's vertical centerline. The breather assembly is particularly suitable for lawnmowers that are tipped during cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1990Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Gregory L. Hupfer, Gregory R. Schmidt, Thomas A. McNabb
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Patent number: 4977879Abstract: A mechanical speed governor for internal combustion engines includes a centrifugal weight carrier and an arm means that extends through the top side of the upper engine housing. The arm means moves in response to movement by the centrifugal weight carrier to control the amount of fuel delivered for engine combustion. The governor arrangement avoids the oil seal and bell crank levers required in prior art devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1990Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Peter Hotz
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Patent number: D544816Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Willie G. Davidson, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Alan P. Flanders, Steven F. Clements, Richard J. Christoph, Mark Daniels, John F. Wolanski, Joshua J. Hedtke, Dominic Keogh, William E. Crowe, Jeffrey A. Kohler, Douglas D. Reichardt, Richard P. Brault, Charles J. Lamb, Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Nicholas J. LeRoy, Daniel M. Sepic