Patents by Inventor Jack V. Smith

Jack V. 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: 8960436
    Abstract: An inflatable box and method of use thereof. The inflatable box may be designed in any shape or size and be made up of any rigid material. The box is uniquely designed to allow for a simple one-step process using a box with an integrated inflating tube and bottom liner to expand internally by inflation with a gaseous fluid, thereby three-dimensionally cushioning an article to be shipped. This completely protects the article and removes the need for peanuts, paper or other fillers in boxes used for shipping goods once the box is closed. The box may further include a bleed valve that releases the gaseous fluid if the inflating tube and/or bottom liner are over-inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140224699
    Abstract: An inflatable box or tube container and method of use are disclosed. The inflatable container may be designed in any shape or size and be made up of any rigid material. The box is uniquely designed to allow for a simple one-step process using a box with an integrated inflating tube and bottom liner to expand internally by inflation with a gaseous fluid, thereby three-dimensionally cushioning an article to be shipped. This completely protects the article and removes the need for peanuts, paper or other fillers in boxes used for shipping goods once the box is closed. The box may further include a bleed valve that releases the gaseous fluid if the inflating tube and/or bottom liner are over-inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: 8747334
    Abstract: A method of collecting a specimen sample and simultaneously dividing the sample into separate portions is presented. The method of the instant invention is comprised of providing a specimen collector comprised of a collection receptacle attached by a connector to at least 2 tubes which lead to at least 2 conduits which in turn empty into separate collection containers; expelling a biological specimen into the collection receptacle of the specimen collection device; and allowing the biological specimen to flow downward through the device and into separate specimen containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: 8281928
    Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable box which can come in any shape or size and be made up of any rigid material. The box is uniquely designed to allow for a simple one step process using a box with an integrated inflating tube and bottom liner to expand internally by inflation which cushions the article to be shipped 3 dimensionally thus completely protecting the article and removing the need for peanuts, paper or other fillers in boxes used for shipping goods once the box is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: 8270283
    Abstract: There is herein described a Transmedian Storage and Transfer Device (TSTD) that will provide a more useful system for information storage, retrieval, and computation. This is achieved by increasing the speed and storage capacity beyond that provided by existing computers and related systems. To obtain these benefits, the TSTD utilizes a spherical surface for information storage along with a system detector that can be point-like, line-like, or spherical. Further more, multiple spheres can be incorporated into the TSTD thus resulting in a sphere matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Jack V. Smith, Ben T. Foster
  • Patent number: 7985425
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacture and treatment of depression and health disorders using a non-pharmacologic stable negative ion solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090277075
    Abstract: This invention provides a safe and effective product for extinguishing of insects (particularly Wasps, Bees and other flying insects). The device comprises a spray can or other spraying type device containing glue which can be sprayed in conjunction with an insecticide which is effective against nesting and/or other flying insects. When the user approaches a hornet's nest the individual can spay this device at the opening of the hole which will effectively seal the hole (entrance to the nest) and kill the inhabitants. Typically (prior to this invention) one would spray a wasp nest and run for their lives in hope of not getting stung. This device will saves thousands or lives and will be a significant advance in the art of preventing medical and loss of work and other cost due to bee and wasp stings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Jack V. Smith, George Ettwein
  • Publication number: 20040248310
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of toxicology and clinical diagnostics. More specifically, this invention provides a liquid chemistry test device for use in the detection of adulteration by the addition of bromine(s) to a specimen submitted for Drugs of Abuse (DAU) testing and clinical diagnostic purposes in aqueous fluids, including urine, saliva, serum, blood, sweat extracts, and liquid homogenates of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040184965
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for assaying and collection of biological and other specimens and is especially designed for the collection and determination of the presence of chemical constituents in clinical chemistry, drugs of abuse testing, pregnancy, urinalysis, infectious disease testing, and other fields of analysis of fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040121420
    Abstract: A method for determining the presence or amount of gamma-hydroxybutyrate or precursors in a sample, said method comprising contacting said sample with an indicator which specifically binds to gamma-hydroxybutyrate or precursors to form an indicatorcomplex; and, measuring said indicatorcomplex to determine the presence or amount of said gamma-hydroxybutyrate or precursors in said sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040052164
    Abstract: There is herein described a Transmedian Storage and Transfer Device (TSTD) that will provide a more useful system for information storage, retrieval, and computation. This is achieved by increasing the speed and storage capacity beyond that provided by existing computers and related systems. To obtain these benefits, the TSTD utilizes a spherical surface for information storage along with a system detector that can be point-like, line-like, or spherical. Further more, multiple spheres can be incorporated into the TSTD thus resulting in a sphere matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Jack V. Smith, Ben T. Foster
  • Publication number: 20030186451
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of toxicology and clinical diagnostics. More specifically, this invention provides a single dry chemistry, liquid chemistry, or lateral flow dry chemistry combination test device for use in the detection of adulteration by the addition of bromine(s) to a specimen submitted for Drugs of Abuse (DAU) testing and clinical diagnostic purposes in aqueous fluids, including urine, saliva, serum, blood, sweat extracts, and liquid homogenates of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: 6617123
    Abstract: A method for determining the presence or amount of gamma-hydroxybutyrate or precursors in a sample, said method comprising contacting said sample with an indicator which specifically binds to gamma-hydroxybutyrate or precursors to form an indicatorcomplex; and, measuring said indicatorcomplex to determine the presence or amount of said gamma-hydroxybutyrate or precursors in said sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030108618
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacture and treatment of depression and health disorders using a non-pharmacologic stable negative ion solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: D516223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: D639446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: D761646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: D816488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: D875966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith
  • Patent number: D893745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Jack V. Smith