Patents by Inventor Rick Schmidt

Rick 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).

  • Publication number: 20160183515
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Rick SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20140259857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Rick SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20140259859
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Rick SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 8206697
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Rick Schmidt