Patents by Inventor Michael R. Schramm

Michael R. Schramm 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: 6386138
    Abstract: The spill-proof coloring container is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of liquid contents when filled to predetermined amount. Because of the use of vacuum formed sheet in the construction of the container, the container pieces are compactly stackable and are of substantially low manufacturing cost. The container is principally intended for use by young children to facilitate painting pictures and dying objects such as Easter eggs without the mess otherwise associated with painting and dying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: 5908057
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing both bubbles and streams of water that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of its bubble solution when filled to the fill line or below, and is capable of automatic and continuous bubble generation while simultaneously generating amusing water streams. It is principally intended for use by young children as a lawn water toy as well as a bubble creating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: 5832969
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing both bubbles and streams of water that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of its bubble solution when filled to the fill line or below, and is capable of automatic and continuous bubble generation while simultaneously generating amusing water streams. It is principally intended for use by young children as a lawn water toy as well as a bubble creating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: 5810287
    Abstract: An improvement of a vertical fin (18) attached to a pylon strut (14) that is cantilevered from a wing rear spar (16) of a supersonic aircraft (9), the improved pylon (10) for mounting heavy assemblies such as an engine (8) to an aircraft wing (12). The fin (18) is a thin, elongate member having a ratio of fin height (36) to fin width (38) of about between 3:1 to 5:1. The ratio of fin length(34) to fin width (38) is preferably equal to or greater than 30:1. The fin at its lower surface (24) is attached to an upper surface (20) of the strut (14). The fin (18) preferably extends forward over a portion of the upper surface (22) of the wing (12) and is additionally attached thereto. One embodiment of a fin construction includes a U-shaped lower channel (40), an inverted U-shaped upper channel (42), a pair of substantially parallel upright sidewalls (32), an arcuate upper closeout member (46), and aerodynamic seals 48 as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian J. O'Boyle, Eric E. Adamson, Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: 5495876
    Abstract: The spill resistant bubble machine is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, prevents spillage of liquid when filled to the fill line or below, and oriented in any position. At the same time the invention is capable of automatic and continuous bubble generation. It is principally intended for use by young children in the hands free automatic generation of bubbles, especially while riding a bicycle, without spilling its liquid contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: 5391121
    Abstract: A tool-less installable, spare drive belt is an invention that allows the user, without tools, to quickly and easily install the drive belt. Opposite ends of the continuous belt are supplied with male end having coupling prongs, and a female end having complementary prong retaining holes. A continuous loop belt is then formed by wrapping the belt around desired pulleys or other mechanisms and inserting the coupling prongs on the male end into the prong retaining holes in the female end. The length of the belt is adjusted by selectively positioning the coupling prongs on the male end in a predetermined relationship with the prong retaining holes in the female end. The belt is also length-adjustable by selectively trimming off a portion of the coupling prongs from the male end and plugging all or a portion of the remaining coupling prongs on the male plug end into the female end. The belt is principally intended for field installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: 5246046
    Abstract: The spill resistant bubble solution container is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, prevents spillage of liquid when filled to the fill line or below, and oriented in any position. It is principally intended for use by young children in avoiding the spillage of bubble solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Patent number: RE36131
    Abstract: The spill resistant bubble solution container is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, prevents spillage of liquid when filled to the fill line or below, and oriented in any position. It is principally intended for use by young children in avoiding the spillage of bubble solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm