Patents by Inventor Clyde D. Smith

Clyde D. 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: 6643973
    Abstract: An article holder apparatus includes a first support unit and a plurality of interchangeable support bracket modules connectable to the first support unit. Each support bracket module is tailor made for supporting a specific article, e.g. a fishing rod, a long gun, or a bow. The first support un article reception portion. A pair of vertical risers are connected to opposite ends of the V-shaped article reception portion. A pair of horizontal bracket module reception tubes are connected to the vertical risers. Each interchangeable support bracket module includes a pair of horizontal connector rods for reception in the bracket module reception tubes. First bracket module article support means are connected to the connector rods, and second bracket module article support means are connected to a distal end of the first bracket module article support means. A jaw member can be connected to the support bracket module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: 6568122
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder apparatus includes a first support unit which includes a V-shaped rod reception portion and a pair of first risers connected to opposite ends of the V-shaped rod reception portion. A second support unit includes a pair of railing rest members connected to the pair of first risers for resting on top of a railing and also includes a downwardly extending U-shaped member which serves to laterally confine the railing rest. A third support unit is connected to the second support unit, and the third support unit includes a front extension portion connected to the second support unit. A first handle rest portion is connected to the front extension portion. A rear extension portion is connected to the first handle rest portion, and a second handle rest portion is connected to the rear extension portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020194768
    Abstract: An article holder apparatus can include rear vertical risers which provide that a second article reception portion is positioned with respect to a first article reception portion such that an article that is supported by the first and second article reception portions is oriented in a substantially horizontal orientation. With another aspect of the invention, a pair of the elevated-ground-mounting means are connected to front vertical risers and a single elevated-ground-mounting means is connected to a descending support leg to form a three-legged article holder capable of being supported in the ground. With another aspect of the invention, a single descending support leg which is capable of being connected either with a single ground penetrating spike member for support in the ground or with a threaded support engagement rod for connecting with a horizontal oriented deck railing, using clamping nuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: 5038451
    Abstract: A tray attaches to both arms of a folding lawn chair. In the unfolded position the tray is horizontal and the back portion of the tray is toward the back panels of the chair. In the folded position the tray is vertical and the back portion of the tray is toward the front of the arm. In the folded position the tray latches the chair in the folded position and the tray must be removed to unfold the chair. The tray has button knobs on the bottom surface of the back portion which attach into keyhole slots in the top of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: 4141262
    Abstract: The specification discloses a remote operated wrench whereby a squeezable handle connected to a ratchet via a flexible cable imparts a torque to a drive. The ratchet and drive are carried by a housing. A guide extending from the housing receives a flexible cable which imparts a torque to a movable arm pivotally mounted on the housing and extending therefrom. A pawl is pivotally mounted on the arm and extends therefrom so that it engages and turns the ratchet wheel when the arm is rotated in one direction, but slips freely over the wheel when the arm is rotated in the opposite direction. A drive is provided on both sides of the ratchet wheel for a gripping means such as a socket or stud to grip a workpiece. A strut also extending from the housing restrains movement of the housing when the arm engages the ratchet wheel. The flexible cable engages the arm and pivots it toward the guide when the squeezable handle is compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: D459784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: D461987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: D471250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith
  • Patent number: D397405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Clyde D. Smith