Patents by Inventor Laurie Schmidt

Laurie 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: 8602262
    Abstract: An interlocking mechanism for a fluid dispenser includes a container body and a top portion. The container body includes a first sidewall having a first slot therein and a second sidewall having a second slot therein. The top portion includes a first lock channel, a first magnet adjacent to the first lock channel, a second lock channel, and a second magnet adjacent to the second lock channel. A first sliding lock member is positioned within and slidable along the first lock channel. The first sliding lock member has a tip portion configured to engage and disengage with the first slot, and a base portion having a third magnet disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Patent number: 8302818
    Abstract: An interlocking mechanism for a fluid dispenser includes a container body and a top portion. The container body includes a first sidewall having a first slot therein and a second sidewall having a second slot therein. The top portion includes a first lock channel, a first magnet adjacent to the first lock channel, a second lock channel, and a second magnet adjacent to the second lock channel. A first sliding lock member is positioned within and slidable along the first lock channel. The first sliding lock member has a tip portion configured to engage and disengage with the first slot, and a base portion having a third magnet disposed therein. A second sliding lock member is positioned within and slidable along the second lock channel. The second sliding lock member has a tip portion configured to be engaged and disengaged with the second slot, and a base portion having a fourth magnet disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Patent number: 8272611
    Abstract: An embodiment of a locking bottle holder includes a bottle support having a base portion, a body portion, and a top portion; and a collar plate having a collar portion with at least one dispenser opening, and a support portion with a first limit pin hole. The locking bottle holder further includes a first limit pin having a limit pin notch and a first limit pin shaft passing through the first limit pin hole, a first ring affixed to the support portion, and a floating lock pin passing through the first ring. The floating lock pin includes a lock pin shaft having a lock pin notch and rotatable between unlocked and locked positions. In the locked position, the support portion of the collar plate is positioned proximate to the body portion and the lock pin shaft is substantially engaged with the limit pin notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Publication number: 20110114670
    Abstract: An interlocking mechanism for a fluid dispenser includes a container body and a top portion. The container body includes a first sidewall having a first slot therein and a second sidewall having a second slot therein. The top portion includes a first lock channel, a first magnet adjacent to the first lock channel, a second lock channel, and a second magnet adjacent to the second lock channel. A first sliding lock member is positioned within and slidable along the first lock channel. The first sliding lock member has a tip portion configured to engage and disengage with the first slot, and a base portion having a third magnet disposed therein. A second sliding lock member is positioned within and slidable along the second lock channel. The second sliding lock member has a tip portion configured to be engaged and disengaged with the second slot, and a base portion having a fourth magnet disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: LAURIE SCHMIDT, JOHN WISEMAN
  • Publication number: 20110101196
    Abstract: An embodiment of a locking bottle holder includes a bottle support having a base portion, a body portion, and a top portion; and a collar plate having a collar portion with at least one dispenser opening, and a support portion with a first limit pin hole. The locking bottle holder further includes a first limit pin having a limit pin notch and a first limit pin shaft passing through the first limit pin hole, a first ring affixed to the support portion, and a floating lock pin passing through the first ring. The floating lock pin includes a lock pin shaft having a lock pin notch and rotatable between unlocked and locked positions. In the locked position, the support portion of the collar plate is positioned proximate to the body portion and the lock pin shaft is substantially engaged with the limit pin notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: SPORTS SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: LAURIE SCHMIDT, JOHN WISEMAN
  • Patent number: D571564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Animavi, LLC
    Inventor: Laurie Schmidt
  • Patent number: D620735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Patent number: D625132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Patent number: D626366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Patent number: D627153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman