Patents by Inventor Spencer C. Schantz, deceased

Spencer C. Schantz, deceased 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).

  • Self-adjusting lid switch with dampening element
    Patent number: 5941374
    Abstract: A switch for a washing lid or the like has a collapsing operator. Over travel in the adjustment of the switch with the first lid closure is prevented by the incorporation of a deformable dampening element fitting within the collapsible portion of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: U.S. Controls Corporation
    Inventors: Kenyon A. Hapke, David Koth, David M. Howie, Spencer C. Schantz, deceased