Patents by Inventor Michael A. Schmieder

Michael A. Schmieder 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: 20150373395
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for storing and delivering to a consumer a first commentary and a second commentary comprises the steps of storing in a first commentary record of a commentary database the first commentary and a first set of time indexing data, and storing in a second commentary record of the commentary database the second commentary and a second set of time indexing data. A content delivery device is used to playback the media content for the consumer. The playback of the media content is paused after the playback of the first scene, and the first commentary is played for the consumer on the content delivery device. The second commentary is next played on the content delivery device after the playback of the first commentary has ended. Playback of the media content is resumed on the content delivery device upon conclusion of the second commentary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Craig Michael Schmieder
  • Publication number: 20140169759
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for storing and delivering to a consumer a first commentary and a second commentary comprises the steps of storing in a first commentary record of a commentary database the first commentary and a first set of time indexing data, and storing in a second commentary record of the commentary database the second commentary and a second set of time indexing data. A content delivery device is used to playback the media content for the consumer. The playback of the media content is paused after the playback of the first scene, and the first commentary is played for the consumer on the content delivery device. The second commentary is next played on the content delivery device after the playback of the first commentary has ended. Playback of the media content is resumed on the content delivery device upon conclusion of the second commentary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Craig Michael Schmieder
  • Patent number: 5948707
    Abstract: A non-slip, waterproof, water vapor permeable fabric and method of making are described. The fabric is made by obtaining a waterproof, water vapor permeable film and adhering one side of the film to a layer of fabric which may be a stretch fabric. The other side of the film is provided with a discontinuous coating of an elastomer which has an elastic modulus of less than 5.5N/mm.sup.2. The discontinuous coating may take various forms including a pattern of dots or a grid of intersecting lines. The discontinuous coating may optionally project above the surface of the film. The presence of the discontinuous coating of elastomer results in a fabric with a static coefficient of friction of greater than about 1.0 on the discontinuously coated side of the fabric. The film is preferably a porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene film provided with a hydrophilic coating on one surface; the hydrophilic coating may serve as an adhesive for joining the one surface of the film to the layer of fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, Michael A. Schmieder, Craig D. Lack
  • Patent number: 5944675
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved device to aid in the safe removal of casts from a patient. Even with the advent of safe cast removal tools, such as oscillating saws, there remains a distinct risk that a patient's skin will be cut or burned during cast removal. The present invention provides a protective shield that is mounted between the outer shell of a cast and a patient's skin to protect against cut-through and burning of the patient. The preferred protective shield comprises a woven expanded polytetrafluoroethylene fabric that has proven to be highly effective at avoiding cut-through by oscillating saws and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Bequet-Sharber, Michael A. Schmieder, Kirk L. Sheffield