Patents by Inventor Paul W. Schneider

Paul W. Schneider 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: 20240122724
    Abstract: Sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants adapted for implanting across a SI joint from a dorsal approach. Methods of, and delivery tools adapted for implanting sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants across a SI joint from a dorsal approach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Mary E. STUART, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, W. Carlton RECKLING, Francois FOLLINI, Scott A. YERBY, Vikas V. PATEL, Jack B. RENTZ, Richard A. HYNES, Babajide OGUNSEINDE, David A. PROVENZANO
  • Patent number: 10393157
    Abstract: A support for an item such as a user interface device includes a cushion member defining an exterior and an interior. A releasable connection arrangement between the item and the cushion member includes a first connector carried by the item and a second connector carried by the cushion member. The connectors are releasably engageable for releasably engaging the item with the cushion member. The first connector may be located within an interior defined by the item, and in one form may be a portion of an internal structure of the item. Alternatively, the item may define an exterior surface, and the first connector may be secured to the exterior surface of the item. The cushion member may define an exterior, and the second connector may be located on the exterior of the cushion member. The first and second connectors may be magnetically attractive connectors or mechanical connectors, e.g. hook-and-loop connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Ergonomic Ingenuity, LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 9552077
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ergonomic Ingenuity, LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 9482497
    Abstract: A target for receiving projectiles is configured for mounting in a corner of a room. The target includes a front target wall including a pair of spaced apart edges having a target area located between the edges and at least one side area extending from the front wall adapted for engagement with one of the walls defining the corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: RIFIT WORLD, LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20160088931
    Abstract: A work arrangement includes a work component that is manually manipulated by a user, e.g. a keyboard, and a cushioned support arrangement located between the work component and the user. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushioned support area that supports the user's forearms and wrists. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushion member having a device support area. The cushioned support area is located rearwardly of the device support area, and may be arranged on a work surface having a front edge such that the cushioned support arrangement is positioned between the front edge of the work surface and the device support area. A front portion of the cushioned support arrangement may overlie the front edge of the work surface. The device support area may include a recess within which the device is received. A releasable engagement arrangement may be interposed between the device and the device support area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20160066717
    Abstract: A support for an item such as a user interface device includes a cushion member defining an exterior and an interior. A releasable connection arrangement between the item and the cushion member includes a first connector carried by the item and a second connector carried by the cushion member. The connectors are releasably engageable for releasably engaging the item with the cushion member. The first connector may be located within an interior defined by the item, and in one form may be a portion of an internal structure of the item. Alternatively, the item may define an exterior surface, and the first connector may be secured to the exterior surface of the item. The cushion member may define an exterior, and the second connector may be located on the exterior of the cushion member. The first and second connectors may be magnetically attractive connectors or mechanical connectors, e.g. hook-and-loop connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20140313126
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 8786545
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ergonomic Ingenuity, LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20140091527
    Abstract: A target for receiving projectiles is configured for mounting in a corner of a room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20130342449
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 8519946
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20100141586
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7654880
    Abstract: A flying toy (10) includes a planar body defining an outer edge (16). A recess (18) extends inwardly from die outer edge and includes an undercut section (22). The body defines a hook section (24) adjacent the undercut section of the recess, and a finger engagement section (28) opposite the hook section that defines a pair of wings (32, 34). The wings are resilient, and include outer end areas that can be spread apart. The recess is configured to receive the tip of a user's finger. When the user's fingertip is positioned within the recess, the hook section engages one side of the user's finger and the finger engagement section engages an opposite side of the user's finger. The wings spread apart so as to stabilize the body on the user's finger. The user flicks his or her finger to dislodges the flying toy from the user's fingertip, and the flying toy is then propelled through the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ventura Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20080242185
    Abstract: A flying toy (10) includes a planar body defining an outer edge (16). A recess (18) extends inwardly from die outer edge and includes an undercut section (22). The body defines a hook section (24) adjacent the undercut section of the recess, and a finger engagement section (28) opposite the hook section that defines a pair of wings (32, 34). The wings are resilient, and include outer end areas that can be spread apart. The recess is configured to receive the tip of a user's finger. When the user's fingertip is positioned within the recess, the hook section engages one side of the user's finger and the finger engagement section engages an opposite side of the user's finger. The wings spread apart so as to stabilize the body on the user's finger. The user flicks his or her finger to dislodges the flying toy from the user's fingertip, and the flying toy is then propelled through the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20080174546
    Abstract: A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20010039221
    Abstract: A football having tail fins includes a football body and at least two rear tail fins which extend outward from a rear of the football body. Each of the tail fins are not parallel relative to the longitudinal axis of the football body. The tail fins may have a straight or curved length. In a second embodiment, a longitudinal pole member extends from a rear of the football body. At least two rear fins extend outward from the longitudinal pole member. Each of the rear fins are not parallel relative to the longitudinal axis of the football body. The rear fins preferably spiral around the perimeter of the pole. A hole may be formed in a rear of the football body which is sized to receive a weighted device or a light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6131732
    Abstract: A foam drink tray having improved cup cavities includes a foam base with at least two cup cavities disposed in a top thereof for retaining cups or cans. At least one hand cavity may be formed in a top thereof for the retention by a hand. The side wall of each cup cavity may be shaped several different ways. However, every side wall surface which contacts a cup or can must be chamfered where it meets the top of the tray. The gas escape hole is disposed in the mold such that it is on the chamfer. The hand cavity may be any convenient shape which allows a hand to firmly retain the foam drink tray. A gas relief vent may be formed in one a mold half to facilitate improved flow of foam throughout the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: D503764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Ryco Industries of Wisconsin
    Inventors: Matthew C. Morse, Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: D442655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: D452184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider