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).
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Publication number: 20240124129Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: AVIAN AEROSPACE LLCInventors: Clayton Prescan SMELTZ, Buddy Prescan SMELTZ
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Publication number: 20210383791Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul W. Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Patent number: 11100915Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul W. Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Publication number: 20210071809Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Patent number: 10837596Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Patent number: 10413087Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: PEDIALIFT LLCInventor: Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Publication number: 20190251951Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul W. Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Publication number: 20190049063Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Publication number: 20180049561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventor: Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Publication number: 20140286522Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Publication number: 20090095854Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Patent number: D930005Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
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Patent number: D1004594Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz