Patents by Inventor Martyn Schmidt

Martyn 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: 20140203033
    Abstract: Disclosed is a receptacle for attachment to the edge of a horizontal work surface, comprising a mounting bracket that is adapted to slideably engage the edge of a work surface, and a waste container that is removably attachable to the bracket. The bracket includes an open center area forming an aperture for accepting and holding the waste container in a working position. The bracket can be attached without the use of specialized mounting hardware. Debris can be moved from the edge of the work surface, and deposited into the receptacle. The device can be installed and removed as needed, which prevents the need for permanent installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Martyn Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120188451
    Abstract: A child's sleep assistant device is provided for assisting a child with falling asleep by playing calming images and soothing sounds. The device comprises a main body, a projection assembly, an audio assembly, a translucent dome and a power source. The projection assembly, audio assembly and power source are housed within the main body, which is covered by the translucent dome. Animated scenes are projected by a digital projector onto the wall or ceiling of a child's bedroom. Corresponding audio may be played that corresponds to the animated scenes, or soothing music or bedtime stories. The scenes may be changeable and their size and intensity modified by a parent or caregiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Martyn Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt