Patents by Inventor Clayton Prescan Smeltz

Clayton Prescan Smeltz 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).

  • Publication number: 20240124129
    Abstract: Provided is an aircraft hand controls. The aircraft hand controls may comprise a set of left and right brake hand controls and a rudder hand control. The set of left and right brake hand controls may be operatively connected to the rudder pedals or toe brakes. The set of left and right brake hand controls may also comprise a hydraulic brake adaptation for plumbing hydraulic pressure into the aircraft's hydraulic brake system. The aircraft hand controls may comprise one or more push-to-talk buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: AVIAN AEROSPACE LLC
    Inventors: Clayton Prescan SMELTZ, Buddy Prescan SMELTZ
  • Publication number: 20210383791
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an im-proved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound cham-ber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric para-meters based on speaker characteristics and design re-quirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is con-figurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be de-tachable from a quick release cradle and receive wire-less audio signals from the speech generating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul W. Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: 11100915
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an improved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound chamber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric parameters based on speaker characteristics and design requirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is configurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be detachable from a quick release cradle and receive wireless audio signals from the speech generating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul W. Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20210071809
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: 10837596
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: 10413087
    Abstract: Disclosed is a crib that elevates a carriage from the lowered position to height that is user defined. The lifting motion is operated by holding buttons on controls on the unit or a wireless remote; releasing the button stops the motion. While in the elevated position, a sliding door assembly provides access to the inside of the carriage while leaving the underside of the carriage free of obstruction as to permit wheelchair using caretakers to freely pull underneath the elevated carriage. The carriage of the crib includes a mattress support, rear wall, right wall, left wall, and a front wall having a left and right sliding door. A telescoping lifting column is fastened to each of the right wall and left wall. The lifting columns have an electric linear actuator that perform the lifting and lowering operations of the carriage. The lifting columns extend downward and are fastened to feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: PEDIALIFT LLC
    Inventor: Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20190251951
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an improved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound chamber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric parameters based on speaker characteristics and design requirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is configurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be detachable from a quick release cradle and receive wireless audio signals from the speech generating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul W. Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20190049063
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20180049561
    Abstract: Disclosed is a crib that elevates a carriage from the lowered position to height that is user defined. The lifting motion is operated by holding buttons on controls on the unit or a wireless remote; releasing the button stops the motion. While in the elevated position, a sliding door assembly provides access to the inside of the carriage while leaving the underside of the carriage free of obstruction as to permit wheelchair using caretakers to freely pull underneath the elevated carriage. The carriage of the crib includes a mattress support, rear wall, right wall, left wall, and a front wall having a left and right sliding door. A telescoping lifting column is fastened to each of the right wall and left wall. The lifting columns have an electric linear actuator that perform the lifting and lowering operations of the carriage. The lifting columns extend downward and are fastened to feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventor: Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20140286522
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an improved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound chamber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric parameters based on speaker characteristics and design requirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is configurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be detachable from a quick release cradle and receive wireless audio signals from the speech generating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20090095854
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: D930005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: D1004594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz