Patents by Inventor Richard W. Schanz

Richard W. Schanz 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: 20120203210
    Abstract: A flexible removable catheter with varying bell-shaped cross sectional widths for insertion through the urethra extending into the bladder to allow urine to flow through a urine passageway into a catheter bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Richard W. Schanz, J. Bryan Ellsworth
  • Publication number: 20120059387
    Abstract: A device for placing, positioning and/or removing a stent within the urethra of a patient obstructed by an enlarged prostate positioned by use of ultrasound comprising a flexible stent inserter having a shaft of a length and size to be inserted within the urethra and extend to the bladder, with a balloon positioning tip distally mounted proximate an expandable securing segment onto which a stent is mounted; the balloon selectively inflated with air or liquid if a contrasting media is required for ultrasound location or with a liquid to unblock obstructed urethra segments, and the securing segment selectively inflated with a liquid to secure during positioning and deflated to release the stent in position to inflate the expandable securing segment to hold the stent during positioning and insertion, and in a second mode deflates the securing segment and positioning tip to release the stent within the urethra to allow the flexible stent inserter to be withdrawn and allow urine to pass through the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Richard W. Schanz, J. Bryan Ellsworth
  • Patent number: 7841289
    Abstract: A lightweight towed submersible water transporter and storage system for liquids and solids, which employs a streamlined towable hull with exterior ballast/buoyancy cells and optional air and liquid storage bladders used not only to adjust buoyancy, but to allow the simultaneous transport and storage of different solids and liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Patent number: 7715581
    Abstract: An improved hearing aid and method that employs a combination microphone/speaker, sized to have the microphone inserted within the concha bowl of the outer ear and the speaker is inserted within which the opening of the ear canal such that it does not obstruct the same for more natural hearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Publication number: 20090290735
    Abstract: An improved hearing aid and method that employs a combination microphone/speaker, sized to have the microphone inserted within the concha bowl of the outer ear and the speaker is inserted within which the opening of the ear canal such that it does not obstruct the same for more natural hearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Schanz III, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Publication number: 20090221983
    Abstract: A women's reusable, decorative thong garment, with a pouch to hold interchangeable urinary pads structured to provide the wearer with a feeling of security that the pad will not be exposed or fallout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Patent number: 7564989
    Abstract: A method and in the concha bowl hearing aid apparatus with sound processor/amplifier and speaker sized to be removably secured within the concha bowl of the ear and structured to allow sound to pass through the hearing aid into the ear canal so its speaker positioned within the external auditory canal of the ear blends and provides the desired combination of external sound entering the ear canal with amplified sound from the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Schanz II, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Patent number: 7500442
    Abstract: A lightweight towed submerged water transporter and storage system for liquids and solids, which employs a streamlined towable hull with optional air and liquid storage bladders used not only to adjust buoyancy, but to allow the simultaneous transport and storage of different solids and liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Schanz II, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Publication number: 20080235858
    Abstract: An improved elevated hinged toilet seat with lid of simple construction and ease of installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Publication number: 20080123888
    Abstract: A method and in the concha bowl hearing aid apparatus with sound processor/amplifier and speaker sized to be removably secured within the concha bowl of the ear and structured to allow sound to pass through the hearing aid into the ear canal so its speaker positioned within the external auditory canal of the ear blends and provides the desired combination of external sound entering the ear canal with amplified sound from the speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Schanz II, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Publication number: 20080065040
    Abstract: A women's reusable, decorative thong garment, with a pouch to hold interchangeable urinary pads structured to provide the wearer with a feeling of security that the pad will not be exposed or fallout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz
  • Publication number: 20080034483
    Abstract: An improved elevated hinged toilet seat with lid of simple construction and ease of installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Richard W. Schanz