Patents by Inventor Kenneth P. Schmidt

Kenneth P. 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).

  • Publication number: 20190277046
    Abstract: A corner-fitting drop cloth adapted to extend along interior and, alternatively, exterior wall corners as needed. The drop cloth may include two sections joined together to extend parallel to both intersecting wall portions with minimal folding or bunching. In some embodiments, the drop cloth comprises a 45-degree seam between the two sections that permits easy unfolding and folding. A distal side of one or both sections may include indicia to assist a user in identifying the drop cloth when folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4589457
    Abstract: A wedge structure for log splitters is disclosed which provides a relatively thin, elongated knife at the forward end. Extending back from the knife is a first spreader providing side walls which diverge at a substantial angle. Extending rearwardly from the first spreader is a second spreader, again providing walls which diverge at a relatively large angle which is substantially greater than the angle of divergence of the first spreader. The two spreaders have a height less than the height of the knife. Secured to the upper edge of the two spreaders is a triangle-shaped plate providing diverging edges which extend laterally beyond the side edges of the spreaders to resist lifting of a log being split. The plate also ties together the upper sides of the two spreaders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Inventors: Phillip M. Schmidt, Kenneth P. Schmidt
  • Patent number: D580746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Schmidt