Patents by Inventor John Schmider

John Schmider 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: 20260085786
    Abstract: A container for collecting a liquid drained from a vehicle comprises a pan for collecting the liquid being drained from the vehicle and a vessel for containing the liquid collected with the pan. The vessel includes a vented inlet and an inlet cap to occlude the vented inlet. The vessel includes a vented outlet and an outlet cap to occlude the vented outlet. The vessel is devoid of an additional vent that the user must remember to open/close and that is prone to leaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2024
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: David GREEN, Aras PUODZIUNAS, Abdul Haleem Ahamed KOYA, John SCHMIDER
  • Publication number: 20240284813
    Abstract: A device for removing weeds from a lawn or garden surface comprising: a drive shaft having a first end configured to operatively couple to a power unit for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the drive shaft and a second, free distal end; coupled to the second end, an auger having one or more flights and a boring member; and a weed engagement member axially coupled to the drive shaft at a longitudinal position intermediate the auger and the first end. A base member of the weed engagement member has at least one grasping finger depending therefrom towards the auger and axially offset from the longitudinal axis. Rotation of the drive shaft in a first direction when the boring member is in contact with the surface moves the auger into engagement with the weed and the weed engagement member is drawn towards and into engagement with the weed and vice-versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Wendy PHAM, John SCHMIDER, Samuel CHENG, Tomasz PIOTROWSKI, Abdul Haleem Ahamed KOYA
  • Patent number: 11760177
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between an extended position covering a cargo box of the pickup truck and a folded position forming a stack of the tonneau sections. The stack being coupled to the frame and pivotally moveable between a first position depending into the cargo box and a second position extending upward generally from the cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Worksport Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, John Schmider, Terry Popik
  • Publication number: 20220126660
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between an extended position covering a cargo box of the pickup truck and a folded position forming a stack of the tonneau sections. The stack being coupled to the frame and pivotally moveable between a first position depending into the cargo box and a second position extending upward generally from the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, John SCHMIDER, Terry POPIK
  • Patent number: 11220164
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a pair of side rails for mounting to the sidewalls of the cargo box and a tonneau cover having at least two tonneau sections and being moveable relative to one another between an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state the tonneau sections substantially covering the cargo box and in the folded state the tonneau sections being arranged in a stack. The stack of tonneau sections is pivotally connected to the side rails by a pivot connection that is moveable between secure and release positions. In the secure position, the stack being retainingly engaged with the side rails and, in the release position, the stack being removably engaged with the side rails whereby the stack is removable from the cargo box while the side rails remain mounted therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: WORKSPORT, LTD.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, John Schmider, Terry Popik
  • Publication number: 20200215889
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a pair of side rails for mounting to the sidewalls of the cargo box and a tonneau cover having at least two tonneau sections and being moveable relative to one another between an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state the tonneau sections substantially covering the cargo box and in the folded state the tonneau sections being arranged in a stack. The stack of tonneau sections is pivotally connected to the side rails by a pivot connection that is moveable between secure and release positions. In the secure position, the stack being retainingly engaged with the side rails and, in the release position, the stack being removably engaged with the side rails whereby the stack is removable from the cargo box while the side rails remain mounted therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, John SCHMIDER, Terry POPIK
  • Patent number: 10596887
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover, a frame, and a latch. The tonneau cover has a plurality of tonneau sections, including at least a first tonneau section and a second tonneau section. A first hinge system couples the first tonneau section to the second tonneau section, enabling stacking and expanding of the first tonneau section relative to the second tonneau section. The frame has a first side rail securable to a first side of a cargo box of a pickup truck and a second side rail securable to a second side of the cargo box. The latch releaseably secures the tonneau cover to the first and second side rails. When the latch is released, the stacked tonneau sections are permitted to depend into the cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WORKSPORT, LTD.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, John Schmider, Terry Popik
  • Publication number: 20180339581
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover, a frame, and a latch. The tonneau cover has a plurality of tonneau sections, including at least a first tonneau section and a second tonneau section. A first hinge system couples the first tonneau section to the second tonneau section, enabling stacking and expanding of the first tonneau section relative to the second tonneau section. The frame has a first side rail securable to a first side of a cargo box of a pickup truck and a second side rail securable to a second side of the cargo box. The latch releaseably secures the tonneau cover to the first and second side rails. When the latch is released, the stacked tonneau sections are permitted to depend into the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, John SCHMIDER, Terry POPIK
  • Patent number: 9808839
    Abstract: A pressure assisted washer or pressure washer with hose reel and motor pump assembly. The hose reel defines a bore in which a motor pump assembly is disposed. The hose reel comprises a cylinder having an aperture through which pressurized fluid can be accessed through a coupling in fluid communication with a pump. The pump has a rotating collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Active Products Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Liu, John Schmider, Jonathan Loudon, Heather Lam
  • Publication number: 20140352807
    Abstract: A pressure washer with hose reel and motor pump assembly. The hose reel and motor pump assembly are disposed in side by side arrangement within a barrel of the pressure washer so as to provide a low centre of gravity while accommodating a suitably long hose, and to provide substantial horizontal weight balance, both of which provide stability to the pressure washer when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Ming LIU, John SCHMIDER, Jonathan LOUDON, Heather LAM
  • Publication number: 20140352808
    Abstract: A pressure assisted washer or pressure washer with hose reel and motor pump assembly. The hose reel defines a bore in which a motor pump assembly is disposed. The hose reel comprises a cylinder having an aperture through which pressurized fluid can be accessed through a coupling in fluid communication with a pump. The pump has a rotating collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Ming LIU, John SCHMIDER, Jonathan LOUDON, Heather LAM
  • Patent number: 8096391
    Abstract: A cycle with a wheel-supporting structure comprising a crown section and a pair of forklegs, a brake assembly with lever arms mounted at least partially within cavity openings within each fork leg to reduce aerodynamic drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventors: Philip White, Rodney Mathew Chan, John Schmider
  • Patent number: 7971892
    Abstract: A unitary monocoque frame is provided for a bicycle including a right half shell having a peripheral edge and a left half shell having a peripheral edge symmetrical with the peripheral edge of the right half shell. The right half shell includes an integrally formed head tube portion and an integrally formed seat tube collar. The left half shell includes a curved surface to join with the head tube portion and a cupped recess to receive the seat tube collar. A tongue extends along at least a portion of the peripheral edge of one of the right and left half shells. A groove extends along at least a corresponding portion of the peripheral edge of the other one of the right and left half shells. The tongue and groove are in mating engagement to join the right and left half shells forming the unitary monocoque frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Bionx International Inc.
    Inventors: Allan Sasnowski, John Schmider, Franco Acacia, Fabio Venier
  • Patent number: 7891687
    Abstract: A bicycle is provided including a tubular frame having interconnected tubes defining hollow passageways. A curvilinear hollow handlebar is operatively coupled to the frame. The handlebar includes at least one aperture and an opening providing access to the passageways in the frame. A control lever is operatively mounted to the handlebar for controlling a component of the bicycle. A control cable has a first end fixedly secured to the control lever and a second end adapted to be secured to the component of the bicycle for actuation thereof. The control cable extends through the aperture into the handlebar and through the opening of the handlebar into the passageways of the frame between the first and second ends to conceal the control cable within the frame and the handlebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Magna Marque International Inc.
    Inventor: John Schmider
  • Publication number: 20090212530
    Abstract: A unitary monocoque frame is provided for a bicycle including a right half shell having a peripheral edge and a left half shell having a peripheral edge symmetrical with the peripheral edge of the right half shell. The right half shell includes an integrally formed head tube portion and an integrally formed seat tube collar. The left half shell includes a curved surface to join with the head tube portion and a cupped recess to receive the seat tube collar. A tongue extends along at least a portion of the peripheral edge of one of the right and left half shells. A groove extends along at least a corresponding portion of the peripheral edge of the other one of the right and left half shells. The tongue and groove are in mating engagement to join the right and left half shells forming the unitary monocoque frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: MAGNA MARQUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Allan Sasnowski, John Schmider, Franco Acacia, Fabio Venier
  • Publication number: 20080035431
    Abstract: A cycle with a wheel-supporting structure comprising a crown section and a pair of forklegs, a brake assembly with lever arms mounted at least partially within cavity openings within each fork leg to reduce aerodynamic drag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Gerard Vroomen, Philip White, Rodney Chan, John Schmider
  • Patent number: 7104562
    Abstract: A bicycle is equipped with a rear wheel suspension having a swing arm with one or more generally cantilevered side arms, which are capable of withstanding bending and torsional loads and isolating said loads from the rider. A bottom portion of the bicycle frame includes a pedal sleeve. A pedal or crank assembly rotates within the pedal sleeve about a rotational axis with a fixed location relative to the frame. The swing arm is pivotally secured to the frame for movement about the rotational axis. A shock-absorbing element is connected between the swing arm and the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: John Schmider, Fabio Venier
  • Patent number: D1085169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
    Inventors: Wendy Pham, John Schmider, Samuel Cheng, Tomasz Piotrowski, Abdul Haleem Ahamed Koya
  • Patent number: D1098859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
    Inventors: Wendy Pham, John Schmider, Samuel Cheng, Tomasz Piotrowski, Abdul Haleem Ahamed Koya
  • Patent number: D1098860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
    Inventors: Wendy Pham, John Schmider, Samuel Cheng, Tomasz Piotrowski, Abdul Haleem Ahamed Koya