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