Patents by Inventor Kyle Schmidt

Kyle 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).

  • Patent number: 12522494
    Abstract: A container system for transporting and dispensing liquid, the system including: a container, including: an enclosure; a lid pivotably attached to the enclosure; and a bulkhead fitting disposed in the lid; a tap assembly removably connected to the bulkhead fitting; and a base tray positioned in the enclosure, including one or more cooling packs having one or more recessed pockets, each configured to receive a liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Cooler Keg LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Bernas, Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20230348255
    Abstract: A container system for transporting and dispensing liquid, the system including: a container, including: an enclosure; a lid pivotably attached to the enclosure; and a bulkhead fitting disposed in the lid; a tap assembly removably connected to the bulkhead fitting; and a base tray positioned in the enclosure, including one or more cooling packs having one or more recessed pockets, each configured to receive a liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony Bernas, Kyle Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11412028
    Abstract: Disclosed is an online platform for facilitating sharing of data between users. The online platform comprising a communication device, a processing device and a storage device. The communication device configured for transmitting a first account indicator associated with a first user account, receiving a first account selection, receiving a second user profile data associated with a second user account, transmitting the second user profile data, and receiving a modified second user profile data. The processing device is configured for creating an account connection between the first user account and the second user account, associating a copy of the second user profile data with the first user account. The storage device is configured for storing the account connection, storing the copy of the second user profile data and storing the modified second user profile data in association with the first user account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Bluepipes, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Schmidt, William Clark
  • Publication number: 20200259884
    Abstract: Disclosed is an online platform for facilitating sharing of data between users. The online platform comprising a communication device, a processing device and a storage device. The communication device configured for transmitting a first account indicator associated with a first user account, receiving a first account selection, receiving a second user profile data associated with a second user account, transmitting the second user profile data, and receiving a modified second user profile data. The processing device is configured for creating an account connection between the first user account and the second user account, associating a copy of the second user profile data with the first user account. The storage device is configured for storing the account connection, storing the copy of the second user profile data and storing the modified second user profile data in association with the first user account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Kyle Schmidt, William Clark
  • Publication number: 20190002064
    Abstract: This application describes a handlebar and handlebar end assembly for effectively locking a handlebar end to a handlebar without the use of tools or instruments. The handlebar and handlebar end assembly according to an embodiment comprises a knob, threaded stud, non-threaded expansion retaining block, threaded expansion retaining block and handlebar. According to another embodiment, a wakeboard/water sports binding/boot attachment system for more securely attaching a wakeboard/water sports binding/boot to the ski/board is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Joel Hilliard, Kyle Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10127749
    Abstract: A key fob associated with a select one of a plurality of driver profiles stored in a vehicle memory is provided. The key fob comprises a memory for storing a profile indication for identifying the driver profile associated with the key fob, and an output device for presenting the profile indication. Another embodiment provides a wireless system comprising a vehicle storing driver profiles in a memory, and a key fob associated with a select profile and comprising an output device for presenting a profile indication assigned to that profile. Another embodiment includes a method of providing a profile indication on a key fob associated with one of the driver profiles stored in the vehicle. The method comprises transmitting an identifier to the vehicle, receiving a profile indication associated with the identifier from the vehicle, and presenting the profile indication on an output device of the key fob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180239483
    Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer readable media are disclosed for position control touchscreens for vehicles. An example vehicle includes a center console touchscreen for controlling vehicle settings, a seat, a seat motor coupled to the seat, a position control touchscreen adjacent to the seat for controlling seat settings, and a position adjuster communicatively coupled to the position control touchscreen. The position adjuster is to receive a seat adjustment command from the position control touchscreen and adjust the seat, via the seat motor, based on the seat adjustment command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald Patrick Brombach, Bryan Nikiforuk, Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20170200336
    Abstract: A key fob associated with a select one of a plurality of driver profiles stored in a vehicle memory is provided. The key fob comprises a memory for storing a profile indication for identifying the driver profile associated with the key fob, and an output device for presenting the profile indication. Another embodiment provides a wireless system comprising a vehicle storing driver profiles in a memory, and a key fob associated with a select profile and comprising an output device for presenting a profile indication assigned to that profile. Another embodiment includes a method of providing a profile indication on a key fob associated with one of the driver profiles stored in the vehicle. The method comprises transmitting an identifier to the vehicle, receiving a profile indication associated with the identifier from the vehicle, and presenting the profile indication on an output device of the key fob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Kyle Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9562584
    Abstract: An oleo-pneumatic shock absorber having a casing, a rod slidably mounted in the casing, first and second fluids in the casing, and a gauge. The gauge has a substrate positioned on the shock absorber. The substrate has a first region with a slot sized to fit an ultrasonic transducer arranged to encompass a range of possible oil levels within the shock absorber, a second region corresponding to a range of possible extension states of the shock absorber and a third region comprising one or more traces. Each trace corresponds to a temperature value and is indicative of an optimum relationship between the oil levels and the range of extension states at the respective temperature value associated with the trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Safran Landing Systems UK LTD
    Inventor: Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20150204399
    Abstract: A brake assembly for a vehicle comprising a wheel comprising a hollow section and a rim, the rim comprising a first portion comprising an electrically conductive material and a second portion adjacent to the first portion comprising a plurality of a permanent magnets and a stator comprising at least one electromagnetic coil arranged to be located within the hollow section of the wheel, wherein the stator is moveable between a first position in which the at least one electromagnetic coil is inductively coupled to the first portion of the rim when the wheel is rotating relative to the stator, and a second position in which the at least one electromagnetic coil is inductively coupled to the second portion of the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Messier-Dowty Limited
    Inventor: Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20140312171
    Abstract: A gauge for indicating whether the oil level in an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber requires modification. The gauge comprises a substrate for positioning relative to the oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. The substrate has a first region arranged to encompass a range of possible oil levels within the shock absorber, a second region corresponding to a range of possible extension states of the shock absorber and a third region comprising one or more traces. Each trace corresponds to a temperature value and is indicative of an optimum relationship between the oil levels and the range of extension states at the respective temperature value associated with the trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20140252210
    Abstract: A proximity sensor for detecting non-contact detection of a target using a fibre optic strain sensor and a system for operating multiple such proximity sensors is disclosed. The proximity sensor includes an optic fibre that has an optic fibre strain sensor that is coupled to a mass that moves in response to the target. The mass can be a magnet that moves when a ferrous target is within the magnetic field of the magnet causing the magnet to move and apply strain to the optic fibre strain sensor. The optic strain sensor can include periodic variation in the refractive index of the optic fibre, such as a fibre Bragg grating. The proximity sensor can include a second fibre optic sensor that is sensitive to temperature or a second fibre optic strain sensor coupled to a second magnet that operates in opposition to the first magnet. A system coupling multiple proximity sensors can include an interrogator that has an optical power source and a detector, each coupled to a processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MESSIER-DOWTY INC.
    Inventor: Kyle Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6945837
    Abstract: A wakeboard binding plate assembly includes a disc and ring. The disc is sized to fit within the opening of the ring, with each of the disc and ring including irregular surfaces, respectively positioned to engage each other. The disc is mounted to a portion of a boot assembly of the wakeboard. The ring is adapted to be fastened to a wakeboard, with the disc held in place between the disc and a boot assembly for the wakeboard, engagement between the irregular surfaces of the disc and the ring preventing rotation of the disc. Loosening the ring allows the disc to rotate so that the boot assembly can be easily moved to a desired alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Motion Water Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Crumrine, James J Redmon, Kyle Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20050032442
    Abstract: A wakeboard binding plate assembly includes a disc and ring. The disc is sized to fit within the opening of the ring, with each of the disc and ring including irregular surfaces, respectively positioned to engage each other. The disc is mounted to a portion of a boot assembly of the wakeboard. The ring is adapted to be fastened to a wakeboard, with the disc held in place between the disc and a boot assembly for the wakeboard, engagement between the irregular surfaces of the disc and the ring preventing rotation of the disc. Loosening the ring allows the disc to rotate so that the boot assembly can be easily moved to a desired alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Crumrine, James Redmon, Kyle Schmidt