Patents by Inventor Robert Schumacher

Robert Schumacher 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: 11407099
    Abstract: A work surface is provided. More particularly, a work surface that is portable, and that when deployed provides a relatively stable platform is disclosed. The work surface includes at least two horizontal tracks running parallel to a top surface, and one or more vertical tracks running parallel to the legs of the work surface. The horizontal tracks are configured to receive one or more clamps or various accessories, such as crosscut accessories. The crosscut accessories can include provisions for accurately securing a saw guide and a work piece to the work surface. In addition, an accessory stand can be connected to the work surface to allow various tools to be operatively connected to the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: REDESIGN GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20190344425
    Abstract: A work surface is provided. More particularly, a work surface that is portable, and that when deployed provides a relatively stable platform is disclosed. The work surface includes at least two horizontal tracks running parallel to a top surface, and one or more vertical tracks running parallel to the legs of the work surface. The horizontal tracks are configured to receive one or more clamps or various accessories, such as crosscut accessories. The crosscut accessories can include provisions for accurately securing a saw guide and a work piece to the work surface. In addition, an accessory stand can be connected to the work surface to allow various tools to be operatively connected to the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: REDesign Group, LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Schumacher
  • Patent number: 10421182
    Abstract: A work surface is provided. More particularly, a work surface that is portable, and that when deployed provides a relatively stable platform is disclosed. The work surface includes at least two horizontal tracks running parallel to a top surface, and one or more vertical tracks running parallel to the legs of the work surface. The horizontal tracks are configured to receive one or more clamps or various accessories, such as crosscut accessories. The crosscut accessories can include provisions for accurately securing a saw guide and a work piece to the work surface. In addition, an accessory stand can be connected to the work surface to allow various tools to be operatively connected to the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: REDESIGN GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Schumacher
  • Patent number: 10148147
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related generally to electromagnetic machines and, more particularly, to a suspension system and related methods for the attachment of the stator core of an electromagnetic machine to a surrounding frame or enclosure. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for supporting a stator core of an electromagnetic machine, the system comprising: a rigid frame structure including: an upper portion; and a lower portion beneath the upper portion; a first plurality of wire rope members, each having a first end and a second end; and a first plurality of attachment devices for affixing at least one of the first end or the second end of each of the first plurality of wire rope members to the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Anand Shankar Tanavde, William Edward Adis, David Robert Schumacher, David Raju Yamarthi
  • Patent number: 9973063
    Abstract: The present application provides a combined stator wedge driver and bar jacking tool for positioning a stator bar and a stator wedge into place along a slot of a stator core. The combined stator wedge driver and bar jacking tool may include a bar jacking tool to drive the stator bar into the slot and a stator wedge driver to drive the stator wedge on top of the stator bar in the slot. The bar jacking tool and the stator wedge driver extend from a common housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Darren Friot, David Robert Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20180029216
    Abstract: A work surface is provided. More particularly, a work surface that is portable, and that when deployed provides a relatively stable platform is disclosed. The work surface includes at least two horizontal tracks running parallel to a top surface, and one or more vertical tracks running parallel to the legs of the work surface. The horizontal tracks are configured to receive one or more clamps or various accessories, such as crosscut accessories. The crosscut accessories can include provisions for accurately securing a saw guide and a work piece to the work surface. In addition, an accessory stand can be connected to the work surface to allow various tools to be operatively connected to the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventor: Robert A. Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9828866
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes at least one stationary nozzle and an outer ring having a predefined shape. The outer ring includes at least one groove defined therein configured to receive at least a portion of the at least one stationary nozzle. The nozzle assembly also includes an attachment member coupled between the stationary nozzle and the outer ring. The attachment member has a first configuration at a first nozzle assembly operating temperature a second configuration at a second nozzle assembly operating temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Orus Fitts, David Robert Schumacher, Laurence Scott Duclos, Anand Aravindrao Kulkarni, David Bruce Knorr
  • Patent number: 9821450
    Abstract: A work surface is provided. More particularly, a work surface that is portable, and that when deployed provides a relatively stable platform is disclosed. The work surface includes a horizontal clamp track running parallel to a top surface, and one or more vertical tracks running parallel to the legs of the work surface. The horizontal track is configured to receive one or more clamps that can be used to secure a workpiece against a side of the work surface. The vertical tracks are configured to receive a support block, which can be used to support a workpiece along a side of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: REDESIGN GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9695775
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided. The internal combustion engine includes at least one cylinder head and at least one exhaust pipe having at least one flange, whereby the flange has at least two flange fastening holes that have at least two fastening screws for fastening the exhaust pipe to the cylinder head of the internal combustion engine, whereby the exhaust pipe can be arranged so as to be connected to the cylinder head by means of the fastening screws in such a way that it can be dismantled, whereby at least one centering device is provided essentially in the area of the flange holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jürgen Darscheidt, Wilhelm Feuser, Harald Reuter, Robert Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20170104396
    Abstract: The present application provides a combined stator wedge driver and bar jacking tool for positioning a stator bar and a stator wedge into place along a slot of a stator core. The combined stator wedge driver and bar jacking tool may include a bar jacking tool to drive the stator bar into the slot and a stator wedge driver to drive the stator wedge on top of the stator bar in the slot. The bar jacking tool and the stator wedge driver extend from a common housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Darren Friot, David Robert Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20170024589
    Abstract: Internet of Things beauty and personal care application system which may include products, a mirror, digital camera, reader identifying product, communication transceivers, sensors, servers and databases. These link images and data via a mobile application, allowing a plurality of applications via a single interface. Users can enhance makeup application by using professional guidance based on users applied makeup, the environment, products selected, other products available, or presented to users from a product database. Further, the system may provide virtually enhanced images via its mobile application, based on users' skin tone, time of day, lighting, weather, activity, etc., enabling an enhanced user experience, and facilitating user engagement. The result is a beauty and personal care application system providing direct digital identification, 2-way linkage that collects data, applying machine learning algorithms via the network system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Schumacher, Walter Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20160359386
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related generally to electromagnetic machines and, more particularly, to a suspension system and related methods for the attachment of the stator core of an electromagnetic machine to a surrounding frame or enclosure. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for supporting a stator core of an electromagnetic machine, the system comprising: a rigid frame structure including: an upper portion; and a lower portion beneath the upper portion; a first plurality of wire rope members, each having a first end and a second end; and a first plurality of attachment devices for affixing at least one of the first end or the second end of each of the first plurality of wire rope members to the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Anand Shankar Tanavde, William Edward Adis, David Robert Schumacher, David Raju Yamarthi
  • Patent number: 9450466
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related generally to electromagnetic machines and, more particularly, to a suspension system and related methods for the attachment of the stator core of an electromagnetic machine to a surrounding frame or enclosure. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for supporting a stator core of an electromagnetic machine, the system comprising: a rigid frame structure including: an upper portion; and a lower portion beneath the upper portion; a first plurality of wire rope members, each having a first end and a second end; and a first plurality of attachment devices for affixing at least one of the first end or the second end of each of the first plurality of wire rope members to the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Anand Shankar Tanavde, William Edward Adis, David Robert Schumacher, David Raju Yamarthi
  • Publication number: 20160243694
    Abstract: A work surface is provided. More particularly, a work surface that is portable, and that when deployed provides a relatively stable platform is disclosed. The work surface includes a horizontal clamp track running parallel to a top surface, and one or more vertical tracks running parallel to the legs of the work surface. The horizontal track is configured to receive one or more clamps that can be used to secure a workpiece against a side of the work surface. The vertical tracks are configured to receive a support block, which can be used to support a workpiece along a side of the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20150337754
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided. The internal combustion engine includes at least one cylinder head and at least one exhaust pipe having at least one flange, whereby the flange has at least two flange fastening holes that have at least two fastening screws for fastening the exhaust pipe to the cylinder head of the internal combustion engine, whereby the exhaust pipe can be arranged so as to be connected to the cylinder head by means of the fastening screws in such a way that it can be dismantled, whereby at least one centering device is provided essentially in the area of the flange holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Jurgen DARSCHEIDT, Wilhelm FEUSER, Harald REUTER, Robert SCHUMACHER
  • Publication number: 20150118041
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes at least one stationary nozzle and an outer ring having a predefined shape. The outer ring includes at least one groove defined therein configured to receive at least a portion of the at least one stationary nozzle. The nozzle assembly also includes an attachment member coupled between the stationary nozzle and the outer ring. The attachment member has a first configuration at a first nozzle assembly operating temperature a second configuration at a second nozzle assembly operating temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Orus Fitts, David Robert Schumacher, Laurence Scott Duclos, Anand Aravindrao Kulkarni, David Bruce Knorr
  • Publication number: 20150008781
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related generally to electromagnetic machines and, more particularly, to a suspension system and related methods for the attachment of the stator core of an electromagnetic machine to a surrounding frame or enclosure. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for supporting a stator core of an electromagnetic machine, the system comprising: a rigid frame structure including: an upper portion; and a lower portion beneath the upper portion; a first plurality of wire rope members, each having a first end and a second end; and a first plurality of attachment devices for affixing at least one of the first end or the second end of each of the first plurality of wire rope members to the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Anand Shankar Tanavde, William Edward Adis, David Robert Schumacher, David Raju Yamarthi
  • Patent number: D1018418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Robert Lesnik, Uwe Schuller, Daniel Schumacher, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1019508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Robert Lesnik, Uwe Schuller, Daniel Schumacher, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener
  • Patent number: D1020594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
    Inventors: Achim-Dietrich Badstuebner, Robert Lesnik, Uwe Schuller, Daniel Schumacher, Thomas Saelzle, Gorden Wagener