Patents by Inventor John M. Schmatz

John M. Schmatz 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).

  • Patent number: 7891600
    Abstract: A toilet paper holder removal system includes a toilet paper holder configured for holding a toilet paper roll and dispensing toilet paper from the toilet paper roll. The toilet paper holder includes a pair of brackets each having a well extending therein. A cylinder has a first end and a second end and includes a first portion slidably extendable into a second portion. The first end is biased away from the second end. Each of a pair of nubs is attached to and extends outwardly away from one of the first and second ends. Each of the nubs is removably extended into one of the wells. A grip is provided and is configured to be removably positioned on one of the nubs. The grip may be used to provide leverage when the first end of the cylinder is urged toward the second end of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventor: John M. Schmatz
  • Patent number: 7213783
    Abstract: A toilet paper holder removal system includes a toilet paper holder configured for holding a toilet paper roll and dispensing toilet paper from the toilet paper roll. The toilet paper holder includes a pair of brackets each having a well extending therein. A cylinder has a first end and a second end and includes a first portion slidably extendable into a second portion. The first end is biased away from the second end. Each of a pair of nubs is attached to and extends outwardly away from one of the first and second ends. Each of the nubs is removably extended into one of the wells. A pair of grips is provided and each is configured to be removably positioned on one of the nubs. The grips may be used to provide leverage when the first end of the cylinder is urged toward the second end of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventor: John M. Schmatz