Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Schafer

Stephen A. Schafer 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: 20200326178
    Abstract: A device for holding a laser measuring device for the vertical measurement of features of a subterranean structure. The device attaches to the opening of the structure by the use of extendable legs and magnets and holds a laser measuring tool with a mounting plate. The plate can slide along the device for the best line of site to the feature being measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: PCS Solutions, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul Stephen Schafer
  • Patent number: 9675550
    Abstract: Vaccine compositions that may be administered to a subject via the buccal and/or sublingual mucosa are provided. Methods for administration and preparation of such vaccine compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Maria A. Croyle, Jun Huk Choi, Stephen Schafer
  • Publication number: 20140120139
    Abstract: Vaccine compositions that may be administered to a subject via the buccal and/or sublingual mucosa are provided. Methods for administration and preparation of such vaccine compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Maria A. Croyle, Jin Huk Choi, Stephen Schafer
  • Patent number: 4830430
    Abstract: To permit adjustment of back parts of the chair, spring means, preferably in form of two U-bent spring rods, couple a lower back part (19) to an upper back part (21) and the effective spring length of the springs (23) is adjustable or changeable by moving a slider (27, 29), connected to one (21) of said back parts, for example via an attachment arrangement (23) of the spring elements themselves, longitudinally of the spring elements. Preferably, a positive stop arrangement to maintain an adjusted position is provided; or the adjusted position may be infinitely variable, for example by clamping the spring element in position by means of an eccentric. The ultimate deflection of the respective back parts can be limited by a stop (36) engaging a stop rod (47') which, simultaneously, can function as a slider guide, the stop rod (47), when springy itself, providing for a stiff terminal spring constant while permitting more easily yielding deflection before its engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Equus Marketing AG
    Inventor: Stephen Schafer
  • Patent number: 4548194
    Abstract: A furnace having a primary heat exchange unit also providing a combustion chamber, a secondary heat exchange unit connected by an upper crossover conduit to the primary heat exchange unit, and a tertiary heat exchange unit connected by a lower V-shaped crossover conduit to the secondary heat exchange unit. A third crossover conduit connects the V-shaped crossover conduit with the primary heat exchange unit. A fly ash removal screw is located in the V-shaped crossover conduit to move fly ash therefrom through the third crossover conduit back into the primary heat exchange unit to an ash depository for removal therefrom. Vibrating means are provided between the secondary and tertiary heat exchange units to vibrate the walls thereof and dislodge clinging fly ash so that it falls into the V-shaped crossover conduit for removal by the screw conveyor. A burner assembly of the furnace includes a combustion air housing carrying a circular, stationary grate with an annular valley for carrying fuel during combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Inventors: Tony L. Schafer, Stephen A. Schafer, Gregory L. Schafer, H. Darwin Swett
  • Patent number: 4454860
    Abstract: A furnace having a primary heat exchange unit also providing a combustion chamber, a secondary heat exchange unit connected by an upper crossover conduit to the primary heat exchange unit, and a tertiary heat exchange unit connected by a lower V-shaped crossover conduit to the secondary heat exchange unit. A third crossover conduit connects the V-shaped crossover conduit with the primary heat exchange unit. A fly ash removal screw is located in the V-shaped crossover conduit to move fly ash therefrom through the third crossover conduit back into the primary heat exchange unit to an ash depository for removal therefrom. Vibrating means are provided between the secondary and tertiary heat exchange units to vibrate the walls thereof and dislodge clinging fly ash so that it falls into the V-shaped crossover conduit for removal by the screw conveyor. A burner assembly of the furnace includes a combustion air housing carrying a circular, stationary grate with an annular valley for carrying fuel during combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1984
    Assignees: Stephen A. Schafer, Gregory L. Schafer
    Inventors: Tony L. Schafer, Stephen A. Schafer, Gregory L. Schafer, H. Darwin Swett
  • Patent number: 4430948
    Abstract: A furnace having a primary heat exchange unit also providing a combustion chamber, a secondary heat exchange unit connected by an upper crossover conduit to the primary heat exchange unit, and a tertiary heat exchange unit connected by a lower V-shaped crossover conduit to the secondary heat exchange unit. A third crossover conduit connects the V-shaped crossover conduit with the primary heat exchange unit. Vibrating means are provided between the secondary and tertiary heat exchange units to vibrate the walls thereof and dislodge clinging fly ash so that it falls into the V-shaped crossover conduit for removal by the screw conveyor. A burner assembly of a furnace includes a combustion air housing carrying a circular, stationary grate with an annular valley for carrying fuel during combustion. A central opening is connected to a fuel conveyor for introduction of fuel to the grate through the lower portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Western Heating, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony L. Schafer, Stephen A. Schafer, Gregory L. Schafer, H. Darwin Swett
  • Patent number: D880436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Schafer, Evan Soda