Patents by Inventor Robert M. Schneider

Robert M. 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).

  • Patent number: 8430589
    Abstract: An oral hygiene tool comprises a tubular body comprising a main body tube having a first locking means, a brush section having multiple bristles and a first opening, and an end cap having a threaded pole, a turn cap and a second locking means to mate with the first locking means, to provide a lock there between. The main body tube is configured for storing a dentifrice. The tool further includes an internally threaded bob to mate with the threaded pole. The end cap is assembled with the tubular body by locking the first and the second locking means. Turning the turn cap causes the bob to move in a direction along the threaded pole causing the dentifrice to be released from the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Robert M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7929056
    Abstract: A user interface for a television or receiver associated with the television includes a display of tiles representing options available to a user, and controls for selecting one of the displayed tiles to select a corresponding option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: William Tang, Timothy J Corbett, Robert M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7494369
    Abstract: A structure for permitting connectors to be passed through a support from back to front is herein disclosed. The structure includes a channel formed in the support from a rear surface to a front surface. A connector passed through the channel may be coupled to a terminal disposed on the front surface of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy J Corbett, Robert M. Schneider, Mark R Thackray, Glen A. Oross, Peter On, Francois Duval, Ivan Brousseau, Serge Dubeau, Gad Shaanan
  • Publication number: 20090044354
    Abstract: An oral hygiene tool comprises a tubular body comprising a main body tube having a first locking means, a brush section having multiple bristles and a first opening, and an end cap having a threaded pole, a turn cap and a second locking means to mate with the first locking means, to provide a lock there between. The main body tube is configured for storing a dentifrice. The tool further includes an internally threaded bob to mate with the threaded pole. The end cap is assembled with the tubular body by locking the first and the second locking means. Turning the turn cap causes the bob to move in a direction along the threaded pole causing the dentifrice to be released from the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Robert M. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20090043265
    Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a therapeutic dispensing device (100) comprising: a handle (10) with proximal (44) and distal (46) end, defining cavity (11), and containing a window at the distal end (13); a channel (38) positioned within the cavity; a carriage (12) supported by the handle and configured to slide into the handle through the opening, and at least partially into the channel, the carriage having proximal end (2) and distal end (4), the proximal end having a first opening (8) and the distal end having a substantially non flexible engagement surface and a second opening (6); a syringe assembly (14) supported by the carriage and at least partially positioned in the channel, such assembly comprising a barrel (20) supporting plunger (16), and needle (24) for dispensing contents of the barrel; and a spring means (40) operably biased between the carriage and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Robert M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7434938
    Abstract: A display device has a screen, a housing, a mirror, and a projector. The housing extending away from one side of the screen and has an opening. The mirror is disposed within the housing. The projector is moveable relative to the housing to selectively engage the opening for projection at the mirror and to extend away from a second side of the screen for projection onto a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert M. Schneider, Daniel R. Dwyer, James R. Cole, James P. Dickie
  • Publication number: 20080132125
    Abstract: A structure for permitting connectors to be passed through a support from back to front is herein disclosed. The structure includes a channel formed in the support from a rear surface to a front surface. A connector passed through the channel may be coupled to a terminal disposed on the front surface of the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy J. Corbett, Robert M. Schneider, Mark R. Thackray, Glen A. Oross, Peter On, Francois Duval, Ivan Brousseau, Serge Dubeau, Gad Shaanan
  • Patent number: 7322737
    Abstract: A structure for permitting connectors to be passed through a support from back to front is herein disclosed. The structure includes a channel formed in the support from a rear surface to a front surface. A connector passed through the channel may be coupled to a terminal disposed on the front surface of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy J Corbett, Robert M. Schneider, Mark R Thackray, Glen A. Oross, Peter On, Francois Duval, Ivan Brousseau, Serge Dubeau, Gad Shaanan
  • Patent number: 7241016
    Abstract: A method for indicating required movement of a projector relative to a display surface, wherein the projector has an auto-focusing range, the method comprising; measuring the distance between the projector and the display surface, determining, from the measured distance and the auto focusing range, a required movement of the projector relative to the display surface, and providing feedback to indicate the required movement of the projector relative to the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: James P. Dickie, Robert M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7021771
    Abstract: A display device projects an image alternatively onto a remote surface and a rear projection screen. The display device has a base, a projector, a rear projection screen, and a mirrored surface. The projector is affixed to the base. The rear projection screen is mounted on the base. The housing extends rearward of the rear projection screen and has an opening formed therein. The mirrored surface is angled to reflect light from the projector onto the rear projection screen. The rear projection screen and the housing are pivotal on the base. In one position, the projector is exposed for projection onto the remote surface. In another position, the projector is engaged within the opening for projection through the opening at the mirrored surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dan R. Dwyer, Howard G. Wong, Robert M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6808514
    Abstract: A therapeutic dispenser is provided that includes a housing and a carriage movably supported by the housing and including an engagement surface at a distal end thereof. A plunger is supported by the carriage and engageable with the housing to dispense a first therapeutic through the engagement surface. A second therapeutic is supported with the housing. The first therapeutic and the second therapeutic are individually dispensable from the housing. The housing may include a channel that guides movement of the carriage. The housing can include a handle and a cap. The cap is releasably engageable with the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventors: Patricia G. Schneider, Robert M. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20020074345
    Abstract: A therapeutic dispenser is provided that includes a housing and a carriage movably supported by the housing and including an engagement surface at a distal end thereof. A plunger is supported by the carriage and engageable with the housing to dispense a first therapeutic through the engagement surface. A second therapeutic is supported with the housing. The first therapeutic and the second therapeutic are individually dispensable from the housing. The housing may include a channel that guides movement of the carriage. The housing can include a handle and a cap. The cap is releasably engageable with the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Patricia G. Schneider, Robert M. Schneider
  • Patent number: D522008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy J Corbett, Robert M. Schneider, Mark R Thackray, Glen A. Oross, Peter On, Francois Duval, Ivan Brousseau, Serge Dubeau, Gad Shaanan
  • Patent number: D527386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy J Corbett, Robert M. Schneider, Mark R Thackray, Glen A. Oross, Peter On, Francois Duval, Ivan Brousseau, Serge Dubeau, Gad Shaanan