Patents that family members have filed or been a part of


     The family has diversified into numerous fields of study from the farming origins in Iowa of our immigrants. As part of that diversification, people have found a need for invention of things to improve their work and for those around them. Below are the patents, diagrams, and descriptions that we have been informed of or identified. E-mail us if you have more to add.

J.H. Wiese & William Schneckloth - 892787 - Clevis - 1908
William Schneckloth - 1143864 - Steerable Drive Gearing - 1915
A.D. Rochau - 1149467 - Retainer for Ironing Board Covers - 1915
William Schneckloth - 1160958 - Steerable Drive Gearing - 1915
A.D. Rochau - 1228051 - Camera - 1917
C.J.N. Kuendel - 2442295 - Line-Latching Means for Clothesline Props - 1947
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 2624960 - Bowl and Frame Adjustment for Earth-Moving Scrapers - 1953
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 2808666 - Slack Eliminator for Adjustable Type of Bulldozer - 1957
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 2973022 - Roof Truss Assembling Aparatus - 1961
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 3109640 - Work Handling Aparatus - 1963
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 3186432 - Hydraulic Actuating and Control Systems - 1965
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 4183548 - Trailer Hitch with an Interchangeable Rotative Portion - 1980
Raymond C. Schneckloth - 4406434 - Recreational Vehicle Drain Support - 1983
Steven Peterson - 4534604 - Vertical Mounting Device for Electrical Circuit Board Components - 1985
Steven Peterson - 4629227 - Latching Mechanism - 1986
Richard Moeller - 4687892 - Inert Atmosphere Control for Induction Heated Pressure Welding System - 1987
Richard Moeller - 4728760 - Induction Heating Pressure Welding with Rotary Bus Bar Joint - 1988
Susan Jordan - 4755192 - Processes to Condition Gas Permeable Membranes - 1988
Daniel Kvinge - 4792291 - Viscous Damped Valve for Hydraulic Pump - 1988
Robert Kuehl - 4914845 - Breech Load Pistol and Conversion - 1990
Daniel Kvinge - 4921408 - Non-Icing Quiet Air-Operated Pump - 1990
Robert Kuehl - 4999939 - Breech Load Pistol and Conversion - 1991
Daniel Kvinge - 5240390 - Air Valve Actuator for Reciprocable Machine - 1993
Peter Melsa - 5263121 - Neural Network Solution for Interconnection Apparatus - 1993
Daniel Kvinge - 5337791 - Dynamic Surge Suppressor for Fluid Flow Lines - 1994
Daniel Kvinge - 5368452 - Double Diaphragm Pump Having Two-Stage Air Valve Actuator - 1994
Steven Peterson - USD360357 - Handle and Cover Combination - 1995
Susan Jordan - 5500095 - High Efficiency Chemical Processing - 1996
Peter Melsa - 5521908 - Method and Apparatus for Providing Reduced Complexity Echo Cancellation in a Multicarrier Communication System - 1996
Daniel Kvinge - 5567130 - Reinforced Cover Configuration for a Diaphragm Pump - 1996
Daniel Kvinge - GB2296534A - Air Valve Assembly for a Double-Diaphragm Pump - 1996
Robert Kuehl - 5663522 - M60 Semi-Automatic Conversion - 1997
Daniel Kvinge - EP0795355A2 - Circulation system circulating drop - 1997
Steven Peterson - 5740632 - Multi-Position Window Operator Handle - 1998
Steven Peterson - USD390777 - Combined Handle and Casing for a Window Operator - 1998
John Jordan - 5864394 - Surface Inspection System - 1999
Peter Melsa - 6141317 - Apparatus and Method for Bandwidth Management in a Multi-Point OFDM/DMT Digital Communications System - 2000
Peter Melsa - WO2000007314A1 - Method and Apparatus for Registering Remote Service Units in a Multipoint Communication System - 2000
Peter Melsa - 6285654 - Apparatus and Method for Symbol Alignment in a Multi-Point OFDM OR DMT Digital Communications System - 2001
Susan Jordan - 6358438 - Electrically Conductive Polymer Composition - 2002
Susan Jordan - 6362721 - Electrical Device and Assembly - 2002
Anne Jahnke - 6412420 - Cable By-Pass Device and System - 2002
Peter Melsa - US20020191705A1 - Method and Apparatus for Peak Prediction Enabling Peak-to-Average Ratio (PAR) Reduction - 2002
Peter Melsa - US20030043895A1 - Oversampled Clip-Shaping - 2003
Brent Keppy - DE10394151B4 - Kraftstoff-Einspritzsystem mit einer Speicher-Füll-Ventilanordnung - 2003
Susan Jordan - EP0996529B1 - Extrusion of Polymers - 2003
Erik Kay - 6915271 - Method and System for Delivering Redeeming Dynamically and Adaptively Characterized Promotional Incentives on a Computer Network - 2005
Peter Melsa - 7027589 - Single-Ended Loop Test Circuitry in a Central Office DSL Modem - 2006
Peter Melsa - 7031457 - Programmable Peak Detector for Use with Zero-Overhead Class G Line Drivers - 2006
Peter Melsa - 7130415 - Line Driver Apparatus - 2006
Peter Melsa - US20060034166A1 - Apparatus and Method for Symbol Alignment in a Multi-Point OFDM/DMT Digital Communications System - 2006
Peter Melsa - US20060120442A1 - System and Method to Determine Loop Characteristics - 2006
Peter Melsa - 7274732B2 - Echo Cancellation in Communication Systems with Asymmetric Data Rates - 2007
Peter Melsa - US20080052609A1 - Method and Apparatus to Perform Erasure Forecasting in Communication Systems - 2008
Peter Melsa - US20080259955A1 - Memory-Efficient ADSL Transmission in the Presence of TCM-ISDN Intererers - 2008
Erik Kay - US20080301660A1 - Maintaining Multiple Versions of a Software Application on a Device - 2008
Erik Kay - US20080301667A1 - Dynamically Updating Software Applications on a Device - 2008
Erik Kay - US20080301669A1 - Dynamically Self-Updating by a Software Application on a Device - 2008
Erik Kay - US20080301672A1 - Installation of a Software Product on a Device with Minimal User Interaction - 2008
Glyn Ottofy - 7819735 - System and Method for Playing a Team Gaming Tournament - 2010
Levi Grove - US20100061919A1 - Production of Polyaluminum Chloride from Basic Aluminum Chloride and Sodium Aluminate via Ultrasonic Processing - 2010
Levi Grove - US20100061920A1 - Process for Producing Stable Ferric Salts for Water Treatment Applications - 2010
Peter Melsa - 7898935 - OFDM/DMT/Digital Communications System Including Partial Sequence Symbol Processing - 2011
Glyn Ottofy - US20110136559A1 - Political Persuasion Rating System, Politico: Liberal, Conservative, Evil Ranking - 2011
Erik Kay - 8126895 - Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Indexing, Synchronizing and Searching Digital Data - 2012
Erik Kay - 8180834 - System, Method, and Computer Program Product for Filtering Messages and Training a Classification Module - 2012
Erik Kay - 8386604 - Assigning Blame to Web Browser Extensions and Applications - 2013
Steven Peterson - 8418404 - Window with Opening Control Mechanism - 2013
Erik Kay - 8468457 - Global Keyboard Shortcuts Management for Web Applications - 2013
Steven Peterson - 8607514 - Window Trim System - 2013
Robert Hamann - IN2015DN01619A - Circuit arrangements for charging or discharging batteries or for supplying loads from batteries - 2013
Steven Peterson - 8621795 - Fenestration Frame with Bonded Support Brackets and Method of Making Same - 2014
Erik Kay - 8843820 - Content Script Blacklisting for Use with Browser Extensions - 2014
Erik Kay - US20140047360A1 - Background Application Page Architecture for Web Applications - 2014
Peter Melsa - US20140112402A1 - Apparatus and Method for Symbol Alignment in a Multi-Point OFDM/DMT Digital Communications System - 2014
Loren Zabel - US20140116041A1 - Walk Behind Aerator Hydrostatic Traction Drive System - 2014
Brent Keppy - DE102015224652A1 - Verfahren zur Regeneration einer Abgasnachbehandlungsvorrichtung - 2014
Erik Kay - 8935755 - Managing Permissions and Capabilities of Web Applications and Browser Extensions Based on Install Location - 2015
Erik Kay - 9070211 - Webview Tag for a Sondboxed Multiprocess Browser - 2015
Erik Kay - 9098710 - Setting Default Security Features for Use with Web Applications and Extensions - 2015
Erik Kay - 9135445 - Providing Information About a Web Application or Extension Offered by Website Based on Information About the Application or Extension Gathered from a Trusted Site - 2015
Robert Hamann - 9190852 - Systems and Methods for Stabilizing Power Rate of Change Within Generator Based Applications - 2015
Erik Kay - US20150207800A1 - Systems and Methods for Enabling Access to a Web Application - 2015
Loren Zabel - US20150216101A1 - Aerator with Active Turf Calibration of Ground Sensor - 2015
Erik Kay - US20150222664A1 - Conflict Resolution Extension Induced Modifications to Web Requests and Web Page Conent - 2015
Glyn Ottofy - US20150248814A1 - Team Poker Seating Protocol Method and System - 2015
John Jordan - WO2015066602A1 - Decision Tree Construction for Automatic Classification of Defects on Semiconductor Wafers - 2015
Erik Kay - 9274913 - Event Pages for Web Applications and Extensions - 2016
Erik Kay - 9384073 - Cross-Extension Messageing Using a Browser as an Itermediary - 2016
Erik Kay - 9451039 - Push Notifications for Web Applications and Browser Extensions - 2016
Robert Hamann - 9454147 - Control System for a Rotating Machine - 2016
Peter Melsa - 9473892 - Appliances that Trigger Applications on Consumer Devices Based on User Proximity to Appliance - 2016
Peter Melsa - US20160103551A1 - Method and Apparatus for Operating a Tough Input Device, a Lighting Device, and a Circuit - 2016
Erik Kay - 9769258 - Application Synchronization Across Multiple Computers - 2017
Erik Kay - 9824218 - Detecting Setting Tampering - 2017
Erik Kay - 9830202 - Storage and Process Isolated Web Widgets - 2017
Erik Kay - 9832258 - Mode Indicators for Applications, Web Applications, and Browser Extensions - 2017
Levi Grove - 9839713 - Dry Acid Composition and Uses Thereof - 2017
Erik Kay - 9842091 - Switching to and from Native Web Applications - 2017
Robert Hamann - US20170073925A1 - Control System for a Rotating Machine - 2017
Robert Hamann - US20170073935A1 - Control System for a Rotating Machine - 2017
Robert Hamann - US20170121932A1 - Control System for Mining Machine - 2017
John Jordan - WO2017087646A1 - Single Image Detection - 2017
Robert Hamann - CA2945808A1 - Control System for Mining Machine - 2017
Robert Hamann - CA2945811A1 - Control System for Mining Machine - 2017
Robert Hamann - 9863118 - Control System for Mining Machine - 2018
John Jordan - 9898811 - Method and System for Defect Classification - 2018
John Jordan - 9922269 - Method and System for Iterative Defect Classification - 2018
Erik Kay - 10025574 - Packaged Installation File Base on Automatic Detection of Device Capabilities - 2018
Erik Kay - 10068270 - Automatic Vetting fo Web Applications to be Listed in a Marketplace for Web Applications - 2018
Erik Kay - 10104081 - Privileged Static Hosted Web Applications - 2018
Brent Keppy - US20180025559A1 - Diagnostic Testing of Rapid Heat Up of an Exhaust System During Engine Decompression - 2018
Erik Kay - US20180144368A1 - Isolating Advertising Identifiers from Applications - 2018
Erik Kay - EP2875463B1 - Method and System for Browser Identity - 2018
Erik Kay - 10218505 - Server Based Settings for Client Software with Asymmetric Signing - 2019
Brent Keppy - 10247144 - Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System with Integrated Latent Heat Storage Device - 2019
Erik Kay - 10380614 - User Reset Voting to Identify Unwanted Settings Values in Client Software - 2019
John Jordan - 10535131 - Systems and Methods for Region-Adaptive Defect Detection - 2020
Brent Keppy - DE112018004352T5 - Kraftstoffsystem mit Umschaltbarer Druckregulierung - 2020
Erik Kay - EP2901274B1 - Cross System Installation of Web Applications - 2020
Erik Kay - EP3504861B1 - Audio Transmission with Compensation for Speech Detection Period Duration - 2020
Brent Keppy - DE112015005271B4 - Dieselauslassystem und Verfahren zum Steuern der Abgasfluiddosierung - 2022
Erik Kay - EP2823395B1 - Tiers of Data Storage for Web Applications and Browser Extensions - 2022
Loren Zabel - USD1045749 - Wheel Hub - 2024
Brent Keppy - WO2024223307A1 - Engine with Exhaust Heater - 2024
Robert Hamann - WO2024258547A1 - Fatigue Detection and Alert System - 2024
Robert Hamann - US20250198848A1 - Device and Method for Electrical Fault Detection - 2025




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