Patents by Inventor John Michael Schopf

John Michael Schopf 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: 20170037653
    Abstract: A clamp (300) for use in supporting fence panels (306). The clamp (300) enables adjustment of the tilt of a panel (306) to be supported in the clamp (300) using movable clamp assemblies (364, 365) within the clamp, positionable using a tilt adjuster (screw 348). The adjuster screw (348) and a screw (350) that clamps clamping members (302, 304) of the clamp (300) are located under the supported panel (306) so as to be unobtrusive. Clamps (600, 800) on the same principle are provided which are suitable for different mounting arrangements, including a clamp (800) which can be grouted in place yet enable easy replacement of a broken panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Manfred Schopf, John Michael Schopf
  • Patent number: 9322161
    Abstract: The present application discloses improvements to support clamps for panels of glass and the like. An arrangement of two clamping halves (9000) each having a clamping surface (9001) and a locating component (9070) interlocking the two halves. Each of the two clamping surfaces are brought together by movement of the locating component through a range of positions, preferably lengthwise, such that portions of them are urged apart thus pressing together the clamping surfaces and securing the panel. In addition the first and second clamp halves include each an opening for a fastener (7014) within a flange (7010, 7012) such that the second opening is oriented approximately perpendicular to the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventors: John Michael Schopf, Manfred Schopf
  • Publication number: 20140366479
    Abstract: The present application discloses improvements to support clamps for panels of glass and the like. An arrangement of two clamping halves (9000) each having a clamping surface (9001) and a locating component (9070) interlocking the two halves. Each of the two clamping surfaces are brought together by movement of the locating component through a range of positions, preferably lengthwise, such that portions of them are urged apart thus pressing together the clamping surfaces and securing the panel. In addition the first and second clamp halves include each an opening for a fastener (7014) within a flange (7010, 7012) such that the second opening is oriented approximately perpendicular to the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: John Michael Schopf, Manfred Schopf
  • Patent number: 7377884
    Abstract: There is provided an exercise machine in which resistance to movement of an actuation member, such as a handle, is provided and that resistance is able to be varied through the course of a single repetition of a series of repetitive exercises. The variation of resistance with distance along the movement path of the actuation member is, in a preferred embodiment, able to be changed by the selection and fitting of a component having a contoured surface, with which a follower means in the machine interacts to vary the resistance. There is also provided a multi-function exercise machine, that lends itself well to provision of the variable resistance feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: John Michael Schopf
  • Patent number: D643760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: John Michael Schopf
  • Patent number: D654349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: John Michael Schopf
  • Patent number: D703520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: John Michael Schopf
  • Patent number: D707545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: John Michael Schopf