Patents by Inventor John F. Schneider

John F. Schneider 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).

  • Wide area noise cancellation system and method
    Patent number: 8737634
    Abstract: An open air, wide area noise cancellation system and method provides improved identification and characterization of noise sources then generating noise cancelling sound waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher A. Brown, John F. Schneider
  • Protective sleeve for rear window wiper
    Patent number: 8393046
    Abstract: A wiper protector fits over a rear window wiper to prevent damage to the wiper from a mechanized or automated car wash. The wiper protector is open on one end for slipping over the wiper blade, arm and wiper motor components if exposed. The sleeve includes a cutout at the open end to fit over the wiper motor components. A drawstring near the open end passes through the sleeve guided by non-marring grommets near the sleeve open end. A drawstring lock maintains tension on the drawstring during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: John F. Schneider
  • WIDE AREA NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120237049
    Abstract: An open air, wide area noise cancellation system and method provides improved identification and characterization of noise sources then generating noise cancelling sound waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher A. Brown, John F. Schneider
  • System and method for communicating with a plurality of remote communication units
    Patent number: 8244268
    Abstract: A communication system and method provides data and voice communication from a base unit to a plurality of mobile command units and a plurality of remote units located at different locations across a geographical area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher A. Brown, Andrew Figg, John F. Schneider
  • Targeting system for a projectile launcher
    Patent number: 8209897
    Abstract: A targeting system for determining the distance to a target and, in response thereto, altering the angular position of a projectile launcher relative to a hand held support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Christopher Brown
  • TARGETING SYSTEM FOR A PROJECTILE LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20120138681
    Abstract: A targeting system for determining the distance to a target and, in response thereto, altering the angular position of a projectile launcher relative to a hand held support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Christopher Brown
  • Rotatable seat assembly
    Patent number: 8146993
    Abstract: A seat assembly supported for rotation and including a foot control supported below a seat base for rotation with a rotatable support member. The foot control illustratively includes a right control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a clockwise rotation, and a left control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Matthew Juhl, Christopher Brown
  • Targeting system for a projectile launcher
    Patent number: 7966763
    Abstract: A targeting system for determining the distance to a target and, in response thereto, altering the angular position of a projectile launcher relative to a hand held support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Christopher Brown
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A PLURALITY OF REMOTE COMMUNICATION UNITS
    Publication number: 20110077001
    Abstract: A communication system and method provides data and voice communication from a base unit to a plurality of mobile command units and a plurality of remote units located at different locations across a geographical area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher A. Brown, Andrew Figg, John F. Schneider
  • FOOT CONTROLS FOR A ROTATABLE SEAT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110018320
    Abstract: A seat assembly supported for rotation and including a foot control supported below a seat base for rotation with a rotatable support member. The foot control illustratively includes a right control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a clockwise rotation, and a left control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Matthew Juhl, Christopher Brown
  • Protective Sleeve for Rear Window Wiper
    Publication number: 20100236675
    Abstract: A wiper protector fits over a rear window wiper to prevent damage to the wiper from a mechanized or automated car wash. The wiper protector is open on one end for slipping over the wiper blade, arm and wiper motor components if exposed. The sleeve includes a cutout at the open end to fit over the wiper motor components. A drawstring near the open end passes through the sleeve guided by non-marring grommets near the sleeve open end. A drawstring lock maintains tension on the drawstring during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: John F. Schneider
  • Homogeneous composition of cementitious and tar components and process for forming shaped articles therefrom
    Patent number: 5236500
    Abstract: Improved cementitious compositions having increased flexural, tensile and shear-bond strength, increased wear resistance, decreased water permeability and enhanced workability than previous cement compositions, which are prepared with water treated with an emulsified tar component, and preferably a residual amount of sodium tripolyphosphate, are provided. Methods of forming shaped articles therefrom are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Kurt A. Schneider
  • Homogeneous composition of cementitious and tar components and process for forming shaped articles therefrom
    Patent number: 5116420
    Abstract: Improved cementitious compositions having increased flexural, tensile and shear-bond strength, increased wear resistance, decreased water permeability and enhanced workability than previous cement compositions, which are prepared with water treated with an emulsified tar component, and preferably a residual amount of sodium tripolyphosphate, are provided. Methods of forming shaped articles therefrom are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Kurt A. Schneider
  • Cement composition comprising sodium tripolyphosphate and process for forming shaped articles therefrom
    Patent number: 4930428
    Abstract: Improved cement compositions having greater strength, density, and lesser porosity, than concretes previously known are provided, which are prepared with water which been treated so as to comprise a residual amount of sodium tripolyphosphate. Methods of forming high-strength shaped articles are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Inventors: John F. Schneider, Kurt A. Schneider
  • Bottle closing device
    Patent number: 4318490
    Abstract: A device for closing bottles comprising a tab portion, a closure portion, and optionally, an indicator portion, at least the closure portion being unaffected by water, and not penetrated by microorganisms and comprising a backing having a conformability of at least 15 and a stiffness of at least 50 and an adhesive on one surface thereof, the adhesive being non-toxic and relatively unaffected by water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John F. Schneider
  • Intermittent compression device
    Patent number: 4206751
    Abstract: A device for applying compressive pressures to a mammal's limb from a source of pressurized fluid comprised of a first and second chamber with the first chamber being fluid impervious and the second chamber being semi-permeable for virtually continuous ventilation. The device has both a means for connecting the chambers to a source of pressurized fluid and a retaining means for positioning and directing the expansion of the chambers on to the limb to provide aid in blood circulating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1980
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John F. Schneider