Patents by Inventor Joseph Stephen Smith

Joseph Stephen 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).

  • Apparatus for enclosing a smoke detector
    Patent number: 7504962
    Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing a smoke detector is provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes an extension that has an open end for positioning within a space on a first side of a partition and a housing end for positioning within a space on a second side of the partition. The open end is exposed to ambient air within the space on the first side of the partition. A smoke detector enclosure for receiving the smoke detector is provided. At least a portion of the smoke detector enclosure contacts a portion of the tubular extension. A cover can also be secured to the smoke detector enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph Stephen Smith