Patents by Inventor Steven J. Schaust

Steven J. Schaust 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).

  • ZIP TRACK SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220185341
    Abstract: An extension mechanism for a zip track system within a playground environment is provided. The extension system comprises a crossover unit configured to attach to a zip track. The crossover unit comprises a crossover arch, configured to couple to the zip track. The crossover unit also comprises a support pole configured to couple to an end of the crossover arch, such that the support pole does not obstruct a path of movement under the zip track. The extension mechanism also comprises a connection mechanism configured to connect the crossover unit to the zip track system such that the crossover unit distributes the weight of the track through the crossover arch and the crossover support poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Randy G. Watermiller, Steven J. Schaust
  • ZIP TRACK SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180170403
    Abstract: An extension mechanism for a zip track system within a playground environment is provided. The extension system comprises a crossover unit configured to attach to a zip track. The crossover unit comprises a crossover arch, configured to couple to the zip track. The crossover unit also comprises a support pole configured to couple to an end of the crossover arch, such that the support pole does not obstruct a path of movement under the zip track. The extension mechanism also comprises a connection mechanism configured to connect the crossover unit to the zip track system such that the crossover unit distributes the weight of the track through the crossover arch and the crossover support poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Randy G. Watermiller, Steven J. Schaust
  • Zip track system
    Patent number: 9932046
    Abstract: Zip track systems and systems for extending zip track systems are provided. An extension mechanism for a zip track system illustratively comprises a crossover unit, configured to attach to a zip track. The crossover unit illustratively comprises a crossover arch and two crossover support poles, wherein each of the support poles connects to an end portion of the crossover arch such that the support poles are configured to stand perpendicular to the zip track. The extension system further illustratively comprises a connection mechanism configured to connect the crossover arch to the zip track system such that the crossover unit distributes the weight of the track through the crossover arch and the crossover support poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Landscape Structures Inc.
    Inventors: Randy G. Watermiller, Steven J. Schaust
  • ZIP TRACK SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150114250
    Abstract: Zip track systems and systems for extending zip track systems are provided. An extension mechanism for a zip track system illustratively comprises a crossover unit, configured to attach to a zip track. The crossover unit illustratively comprises a crossover arch and two crossover support poles, wherein each of the support poles connects to an end portion of the crossover arch such that the support poles are configured to stand perpendicular to the zip track. The extension system further illustratively comprises a connection mechanism configured to connect the crossover arch to the zip track system such that the crossover unit distributes the weight of the track through the crossover arch and the crossover support poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Randy G. Watermiller, Steven J. Schaust