Patents by Inventor George G. Smith

George G. 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: 7559335
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide structures. For example, in one embodiment comprises a single support pole and a fabric covering. The single support pole comprises first and second hollow end members, each hollow end member comprising a first end having a fitting configured to engage with a fastener, and a second end configured to engage with an interior member, a plurality of hollow interior members each having two ends, and an elastic member having first and second ends, wherein the elastic member extends through the interior of each of the plurality of hollow interior members. The fabric covering comprises at least two fasteners, wherein the fabric covering is configured to be coupled to the support pole such that the fabric shell forms at least one wall and a roof for the structure, and wherein the fabric shell is configured to be coupled to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Gilliam Licensing Group LLC
    Inventor: George G. Smith
  • Patent number: D369638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Leisurelife (USA) Inc.
    Inventor: George G. Smith