Patents by Inventor Rick A. Schmidt
Rick A. 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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Publication number: 20160183515Abstract: A bait for attracting animals and configured for positioning around a substantially vertical member is provided. The bait includes a body portion having a substantially centrally located substantially vertical opening that extends through the entire body portion, the opening being configured for positioning around the substantially vertical member such that the substantially vertical member extends completely though the opening. The body portion is a food for the animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventor: Rick SCHMIDT
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Patent number: 9261164Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140259859Abstract: A bait for attracting animals and configured for inserting into the ground. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a protrusion extending from the center portion, the protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground as the center portion is inserted into the ground; and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. The shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Rick SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20140259857Abstract: A bait for attracting animals and configured for screwing into the ground is provided. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a helical protrusion extending from the center portion, the helical protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground and drawing the center portion into the ground as the center portion is rotated; and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. Wherein the shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Rick SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20140157946Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, JR.
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Patent number: 8678938Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140034404Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, JR.
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Patent number: 8206697Abstract: A deer lure dispensing apparatus and method of use including a dispensing container containing a quantity of animal urine and a pressurized aerosol propellant. The contents are dispersed through an atomizing nozzle when a container valve is opened and locked. The lure dispensing apparatus is made to disperse its contents irrespective of its orientation. Therefore, the lure dispensing apparatus may be set to disperse, then dropped or thrown from a tree stand. It may also be inverted to spray a simulated scrape or to create a scent trail along the path a hunter walks.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Rick Schmidt
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Patent number: 7682255Abstract: A compensator assembly for transmitting torque from a crankshaft of an engine to a clutch in a motorcycle drive train. The compensator assembly includes a cam slider, a sprocket, and a spring pack biasing the cam slider into engagement with the sprocket. The spring pack includes multiple springs having different spring rates. The cam slider includes first and second dissimilar cam members. A retainer is coupled to the crankshaft and formed with an anti-rotation feature engageable to hold the retainer, the cam slider, and the crankshaft stationary during tightening of a retaining bolt. The sprocket includes a plurality of spokes and axial openings. At least a portion of the cam slider extends through one of the plurality of axial openings.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Karl W. Monis, James R. Pepper, Andy J. Bingen, John W. Schanz, Nathan R. Waas, Thomas A. Lanser, Rick A. Schmidt, Jeffrey D. Dickau, Wayne G. Farvour
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Publication number: 20090005181Abstract: A compensator assembly for transmitting torque from a crankshaft of an engine to a clutch in a motorcycle drive train. The compensator assembly includes a cam slider, a sprocket, and a spring pack biasing the cam slider into engagement with the sprocket. The spring pack includes multiple springs having different spring rates. The cam slider includes first and second dissimilar cam members. A retainer is coupled to the crankshaft and formed with an anti-rotation feature engageable to hold the retainer, the cam slider, and the crankshaft stationary during tightening of a retaining bolt. The sprocket includes a plurality of spokes and axial openings. At least a portion of the cam slider extends through one of the plurality of axial openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Karl W. Monis, James R. Pepper, Andy J. Bingen, John W. Schanz, Nathan R. Waas, Thomas A. Lanser, Rick A. Schmidt, Jeffrey D. Dickau, Wayne G. Farvour
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Patent number: 6880188Abstract: An infant-support apparatus for an incubator or warmer. The apparatus comprises a frame and an infant supporting deck having a central position relative to the frame. The deck is movable relative to the frame to laterally extended positions away from the central position.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Draeger Medical Infant Care, Inc.Inventors: Rick A. Schmidt, David C. Newkirk
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Patent number: 6691343Abstract: A patient-support apparatus comprises an overhead arm located over a patient support and a mounting assembly coupled to the overhead arm. The mounting assembly has an alignment mechanism and a drive assembly. The drive assembly moves the alignment mechanism and the overhead arm relative to the patient support. The alignment mechanism may be configured to permit adjustment of the overhead arm without movement of the drive assembly. A radiant heater may be coupled to the overhead arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Charles Goldberg, Rick A. Schmidt, Rafael E. Aguilera, D. Scott Prows
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Patent number: 6611978Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a frame and a deck that is laterally movable relative to the frame between a central position and extended positions away from the central position. The patient support apparatus may further include a mounting mechanism that is configured to secure the deck to the frame. The mounting mechanism allows lateral movement relative to the frame to the extended positions away from the central position.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Rick A. Schmidt, David C. Newkirk
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Publication number: 20020062523Abstract: A patient-support assembly includes a patient support having a platform tub and a platform cover. The platform tub includes first and second walls defining an air flow channel. The platform cover is mounted to the platform tub to cover the channel. An elongated vent rail on the platform cover extends into the air flow channel and an elongated vent panel is pivotably coupled to the platform cover. The vent rail includes a plurality of vent channels separated by abutment surfaces. The vent channels communicate with respective air vent slots. The vent panel is pivotable between a first position abutting the abutment surfaces and a second position moved away from the vent rail to provide increased access to the vent channels. The platform cover includes air vent slots. The assembly also includes a side guard panel having first and second spaced-apart surfaces. The side guard panel includes a window in the side guard panel. The side guard panel includes an access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: D. Scott Prows, Charles Goldberg, Rick A. Schmidt, Rafael E. Aguilera
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Patent number: 6345402Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a base, a patient support carried above the base and a controller that controls at least one function of the patient support. A user interface panel includes a display and at least one button configured to provide an input signal to the controller. The user interface panel is coupled to the patient support for pivoting movement about more than one axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2000Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: D. Scott Prows, Charles Goldberg, Rick A. Schmidt, Rafael E. Aguilera
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Patent number: 6049924Abstract: A patient-support apparatus having at least one side guard panel pivotably mounted for movement between first and second positions and a combined hinge and latch assembly configured to pivotably connect the side guard panel to the patient support. The combined hinge and latch assembly including a mounting member fixedly connected to the patient support, a hinge member fixedly connected to the side guard panel and rotatably connected to the mount for pivoting movement about an axis, and a stop mechanism coupled to one of the hinge member and the mount. The hinge member is movable along the axis between a locking position in which the stop mechanism engages the other of the hinge member and the mount to prevent relative rotation between the hinge member and the mount and a releasing position in which the stop mechanism is disengaged from the other of the hinge member and the mount to allow relative rotation between the hinge member and the mount.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1997Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.Inventors: D. Scott Prows, Charles Goldberg, Rick A. Schmidt, Rafael E. Aguilera
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Patent number: 6022310Abstract: A patient-support apparatus having an overhead arm located over a patient support mounted on a base, a canopy mounted to the overhead arm and supported over the patient support by the overhead arm, and a mounting assembly for attaching the overhead arm to the base, including an alignment mechanism to properly align the overhead arm with respect to the patient support, wherein the alignment mechanism has at least two relatively movable members, which moveable members are also relatively movable with respect to the overhead arm and the base and are fixedly secured to each other, the overhead arm and the base after alignment of the overhead arm relative to the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1997Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.Inventors: Charles Goldberg, Rick A. Schmidt, Rafael E. Aguilera, D. Scott Prows
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Patent number: 5073100Abstract: A molding assembly comprising a molding apparatus defining a mold cavity, a fill gun communicating with the mold cavity, and a clamp assembly mounted on the molding apparatus for clampingly engaging the fill gun.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: Outboard Marine CorporationInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, LaVerne D. Smith, Russell J. VanRens