Patents by Inventor Larry D. Schmitt

Larry D. Schmitt 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).

  • First stage tire building machine including selectively coupled bead setters and bladder cages
    Patent number: 5073225
    Abstract: An improved machine for fabricating tire carcasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: The Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company
    Inventors: Larry D. Schmitt, David W. Bailey
  • Method and apparatus for controlling blade clutch assembly
    Patent number: 4432191
    Abstract: A compact safety control apparatus and method for powered lawnmowers having a cable-actuated clutch between the motor and blade thereof is provided which includes a "dead man" function along with an operating mechanism requiring two distinct steps for engaging the clutch and initiating rotation of the lawnmower blade. The control apparatus preferably comprises a shiftable lever and a separate, shiftable "dead man" bail, along with an operating mechanism including a coupler positioned on the lever and movable into engagement with an end fitting on the actuating cable by means of a plate shiftable with the bail; when the coupler is initially positioned by movement of the bail, the lever is shifted to move the cable and thereby engage the clutch, whereupon the cable is releasably locked in position by interengagement of respective shoulders on the cable fitting and plate. Subsequent release of the bail releases the locking shoulders, thereby disengaging the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: Conchemco Incorporated
    Inventor: Larry D. Schmitt
  • Method and apparatus for controlling blade clutch assembly
    Patent number: 4363206
    Abstract: A compact safety control apparatus and method for powered lawnmowers having a cable-actuated clutch between the motor and blade thereof is provided which includes a "dead man" function along with an operating mechanism requiring two distinct steps for engaging the clutch and initiating rotation of the lawnmower blade. The control apparatus preferably comprises a shiftable lever and a separate, shiftable "dead man" bail, along with an operating mechanism including a coupler positioned on the lever and movable into engagement with an end fitting on the actuating cable by means of a plate shiftable with the bail; when the coupler is initially positioned by movement of the bail, the lever is shifted to move the cable and thereby engage the clutch, whereupon the cable is releasably locked in position by interengagement of respective shoulders on the cable fitting and plate. Subsequent release of the bail releases the locking shoulders, thereby disengaging the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: Conchemco Incorporated
    Inventor: Larry D. Schmitt