Patents by Inventor Buford B. Smith

Buford B. Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 4225977
    Abstract: Disposable plastic film aprons are prepared from plastic film strip material folded longitudinally in indefinite lengths and the folded film strip packaged in roll form and perforated to provide a plurality of readily separable aprons. The plastic film strip has a plurality of perforations extending transversely thereof to separate one apron from the next on said strip and defining a curved bottom to each apron. The strip has perforations defining straps positioned on opposite sides of each apron extending longitudinally thereof to provide tie straps operable to be tied around the neck of the user and also has perforations extending from the longitudinal fold to define a neck opening. The material is cut away in the portion providing the tie straps but the material remains in place at the neck opening and is removed only after severing of the apron from the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1980
    Inventor: Buford B. Smith