Patents by Inventor Peter M. Schmidt
Peter M. 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).
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Patent number: 11956251Abstract: An internet service provider (ISP) is configured to analyze data sent by a user to determine a subscriber account associated with the data and a user associated with the data. A database is then queried to determine the number of users of the subscriber account, with a number above a threshold indicating a likely theft of service. This automatic process is accompanied by automated messaging to the user with information as to the measures taken and remedial options. The messaging may be different dependent on whether the user is deemed to be an authorized user having subscriber account administration rights.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PERFTECH, INC.Inventors: Jonathan E. Schmidt, John A. Murphy, Henry M. Donzis, Lewis T. Donzis, Peter W. Baron, Rodney D. Frey
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Patent number: 8454192Abstract: Described are strip lighting fixtures having a channel defined by a base plate and two side walls, end plates located at each end of the channel, and a channel cover that snap-fits onto the channel. The channel side walls include at least one gripper indentation that releasably engages with at least one tong hanger hook via a snap-fit connection to attach the strip fixture to a support structure. As examples, the tong hangers include hooker clips that connect the tong hanger to a support structure, and the channel cover is contoured to provide additional spacing or relief areas to avoid pinched wires when the channel cover is connected to the channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Russell Vern Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt, John T. Mayfield, III
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Patent number: 8220957Abstract: Retrofit systems for replacing the outdated components of an existing light fixture. The retrofit systems may utilize the previously installed housing of the existing light fixture. The retrofit systems include brackets that are positioned on the ends of the housing. The positioning of the brackets is based off of the ceiling, t-grid, or the bottom of the housing. Lamp sockets with associated lamps, an optional ballast tray with associated ballast, reflector(s), lamps, and a shielding mechanism are all mounted on, and their position in the housing dictated by, the mounting brackets. Thus, regardless of the depth of the housing, the lamps are positioned a uniform distance from the ceiling opening to create consistent light distribution. Moreover, because these components are not directly attached to the housing, their dimensions need not precisely match those of the housing. Rather, the retrofit system can be installed in housings of varying sizes and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Stephen Haight Lydecker, John T. Mayfield, III, Mark E. Nicholson, Russell Vern Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt, Stephan Barry McCane
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Patent number: 8153894Abstract: A mounting system for a member to a support structure. The member includes ends and sides. A hinge may be attached to one of the ends of the member. Hinges may be attached to both ends along the same side of the member. The hinge may include an arm from which a tab extends. The ends may include securing means. The support structure includes a mounting aperture that is configured to interact with the hinge of the member. In some embodiments, the support structure may have multiple mounting apertures. The mounting aperture is configured to prevent the hinge of the member from disengaging from the support structure. In some embodiments, the mounting aperture is configured to pivotally retain the hinge of the member.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Stephen Haight Lydecker, John T. Mayfield, III, Mark E. Nicholson, Russell Vern Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20100309658Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide strip lighting fixtures, where the strip fixture includes a channel defined by a base plate and two side walls, end plates located at each end of the channel, and a channel cover that snap-fits onto the channel. In one embodiment, the channel side walls include at least one gripper indentation that releasably engages with at least one tong hanger hook via a snap-fit connection to attach the strip fixture to a support structure. In some embodiments, tong hangers include hooker clips that connect the tong hanger to a support structure. In some embodiments, the channel cover is contoured to provide additional spacing or relief areas to avoid pinched wires when the channel cover is connected to the channel. A lamp reflector may be used in conjunction with, or in place of, the channel cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Russell Vern ROUSE, Peter M. Schmidt, John T. Mayfield, III
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Publication number: 20090244908Abstract: A louver to distribute light emitted by a light fixture. A frame is formed integrally with the exterior housing of the louver. The integral frame eliminates the need for a separate louver door frame which has traditionally been used to mount a louver within a light fixture. The exterior housing may be formed from end blades and side stringers. A flange may provide additional support for the integral frame of the louver. Mounting means may be positioned and oriented on the end blades of the exterior of the housing. The mounting means may include hinges that interact with the light fixture housing or other mounting apparatuses. Additional securing means may be associated with the end blades of the louver for securing the louver in the proper orientation relative to the light fixture housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Stephen Haight Lydecker, John T. Mayfield, III, Mark E. Nicholson, Russell Vern Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090244912Abstract: A mounting system for a member to a support structure. The member includes ends and sides. A hinge may be attached to one of the ends of the member. Hinges may be attached to both ends along the same side of the member. The hinge may include an arm from which a tab extends. The ends may include securing means. The support structure includes a mounting aperture that is configured to interact with the hinge of the member. In some embodiments, the support structure may have multiple mounting apertures. The mounting aperture is configured to prevent the hinge of the member from disengaging from the support structure. In some embodiments, the mounting aperture is configured to pivotally retain the hinge of the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Stephen Haight Lydecker, John T. Mayfield, III, Mark E. Nicholson, Russell Vern Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090207603Abstract: Retrofit systems for replacing the outdated components of an existing light fixture. The retrofit systems may utilize the previously installed housing of the existing light fixture. The retrofit systems include brackets that are positioned on the ends of the housing. The positioning of the brackets is based off of the ceiling, t-grid, or the bottom of the housing. Lamp sockets with associated lamps, an optional ballast tray with associated ballast, reflector(s), lamps, and a shielding mechanism are all mounted on, and their position in the housing dictated by, the mounting brackets. Thus, regardless of the depth of the housing, the lamps are positioned a uniform distance from the ceiling opening to create consistent light distribution. Moreover, because these components are not directly attached to the housing, their dimensions need not precisely match those of the housing. Rather, the retrofit system can be installed in housings of varying sizes and shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Stephen Haight Lydecker, John T. Mayfield, III, Mark E. Nicholson, Russell Vern Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt, Stephan Barry McCane
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Publication number: 20030021179Abstract: A manual mixing apparatus includes an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The elongate member includes a first surface and a second surface separated by an opening or a flow passage therebetween. In one embodiment, the first surface and the second surface are concave so as to direct fluid towards the opening or flow passage. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a flow separating structure located in relationship to a flow passage such that fluid flowing through the flow passage is divided. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus includes a paddle portion and a conical surface coupled to the paddle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Matthew G. Goulet, Benjamin C. Johansen, Todd R. Niemuth, Jay Z. Muchin, David J. Merten, Darryl L. Kaminski, Scott M. Wesbrook, Brian E. Woodnorth, Craig S. Serio, Christina L. Fortner, Dana W. Altheimer, Ronald C. Farnum, Peter M. Schmidt
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Patent number: D463670Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Peter M. Schmidt, Ron C. Farnum, Dana W. Altheimer
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Patent number: D470316Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Peter M. Schmidt, Ron C. Farnum, Dana W. Altheimer
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Patent number: D470662Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Dana W. Altheimer, Ron C. Farnum, Peter M. Schmidt
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Patent number: D471719Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Peter M. Schmidt, Ron C. Farnum, Dana W. Altheimer
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Patent number: D612534Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Russell V. Rouse, Peter M. Schmidt
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Patent number: D640825Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Peter M. Schmidt, Russell V. Rouse, John T. Mayfield, III