Douglas S Schultz

US Patent:

20140027481, Jan 30, 2014

Filed:

Jan 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/744707

Inventors:

Douglas Schultz - Glen Carbon IL, US
Mark Tomasiak - St. Peters MO, US

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A45F 5/00

US Classification:

224191

Abstract:

Described is a load-bearing support apparatus and system including an upper and lower support element adapted to rotate about one or more axes. The support elements can each further include support couplings. The apparatus can further include first and second support elements that can be adapted to bear the weight of a load along vertical and horizontal axes, respectively. The apparatus can include a mounting support element that can include upper and lower load connectors that can further be coupled to the load. The upper and lower load connectors can each be coupled to the upper and lower support couplings, respectively, in a ball-and-socket joint configuration. Because the ball-and-socket joints can create an articulating motion based on an operator's movement, the support apparatus can increase an operator's range of motion resulting in greater comfort and less fatigue while supporting the load.

US Patent:

20180168413, Jun 21, 2018

Filed:

Dec 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/381476

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Douglas C. Schultz - Glen Carbon IL, US

International Classification:

A47L 9/14
A47L 7/00
B60S 1/64
A47L 5/36
A47L 5/28
A47L 9/22

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaning system includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a motor connected to the housing and configured to generate air flow through the housing from the inlet to the outlet, and a debris container received within the housing in a first direction. The debris container includes a knob that is rotatable about an axis and includes a first cam and a second cam. Rotation of the knob about the axis causes the first cam to engage the housing and thereby move the debris container in the first direction, and causes the second cam to engage the housing and thereby move the debris container in a second direction.

US Patent:

20170251895, Sep 7, 2017

Filed:

Mar 2, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/447700

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Jason Hill - St. Louis MO, US
Matthew A. Williams - Bridgeton MO, US
Nicholas James Cooley - Knoxville TN, US
Douglas C. Schultz - Glen Carbon IL, US
Jeremy Sanders - St. Louis MO, US

International Classification:

A47L 9/24
A47L 9/28
A47L 5/28
A47L 9/32
A47L 5/36
A47L 7/00

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaner tube assembly includes an outer tube defining a vacuum passage extending from a first end to a second end and an inner tube disposed at least partially within the vacuum passage and connected to the outer tube for telescopic adjustment. The inner tube includes a first end and a second end distal from the first end. The vacuum tube assembly further includes an adjustment clamp connected to the second end of the outer tube. The adjustment clamp includes a clamp body with an inner diameter connected to the second end of the outer tube. The adjustment clamp also includes a lever connected to the clamp body and moveable between a first, latched position and a second, unlatched position to permit selective adjustment of the inner diameter of the clamp body and selective clamping between the clamp body and the inner tube.

US Patent:

20160068141, Mar 10, 2016

Filed:

Sep 8, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/479793

Inventors:

Douglas SCHULTZ - Glen Carbon IL, US
Shane GLASGOW - St. Ann MO, US
Mark TOMASIAK - St. Peters MO, US
Jason HILL - St. Louis MO, US

Assignee:

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B60S 1/64
A47L 7/00

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaner assembly designed for use in a vehicle having a passenger compartment such as those with at least one row of seats and a cargo area. The vacuum cleaner assembly preferably includes a power head, a collection drum or other container, and a hose. The powerhead of the present invention is powered by the vehicle's electrical system and is preferably mounted between exterior body panels and interior compartment panels of the vehicle. For example, the power head may be mounted between the exterior body panels and the interior compartment panels adjacent to, but not in the cargo area.

US Patent:

20160037985, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

Aug 6, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/452683

Inventors:

Douglas C. SCHULTZ - Glen Carbon IL, US
Mark TOMASIAK - St. Peters MO, US
Jason HILL - St. Louis MO, US

Assignee:

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A47L 9/02
A47L 9/30

Abstract:

A vacuum accessory tool that includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second, spaced apart end and at least one light emitting element that emits light that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned by the accessory tool is described. The light emitting element is protected by a protective housing that protects the element when the tool is inserted into areas during cleaning, yet still allows the light to illuminate surfaces during operation.

US Patent:

20160037988, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

Aug 8, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/454758

Inventors:

Douglas Schultz - Glen Carbon IL, US

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A47L 9/12
A47L 9/14

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaner having a power head, a collection drum, and a filter. The filter of the present invention is of rectangular cross section about the vertical axis, but is curved away from the power head under the blower along at least one horizontal axis.

US Patent:

20160037989, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

May 14, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/712667

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Douglas C. SCHULTZ - Glen Carbon IL, US
Mark TOMASIAK - St. Peters MO, US
Jason HILL - University City MO, US

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A47L 9/30
F21V 23/04
F21V 33/00
F21V 5/04
F21V 15/01
A47L 9/02
F21V 5/00

Abstract:

A vacuum accessory tool that includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second, spaced apart end and at least one light emitting element that emits light that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned by the accessory tool is described.