Patents by Inventor Lonnie W. Smith

Lonnie W. 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: 6492803
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining a production level device for use with an automated testing device for testing personal computer components. The apparatus includes an extrusion having a first portion for receiving the production level device and a second portion for attaching the extrusion to the automated test device. The apparatus also includes a moldable fastener for precisely fastening the production-level device to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: James S. Bell, Lonnie W. Smith
  • Patent number: 6466044
    Abstract: An apparatus including a plurality of bodies with a first one of the bodies being spaced apart from a second one of the bodies. A retaining member extends through the first one of the bodies. A first end of the retaining member is maintained in fixed relationship with respect to the second one of the bodies. A head on a second end of the retaining member is provided. The head includes a self-centering portion engaging a mating self-centering portion attached to the first one of the bodies. A resilient member is engaged between the first one of the bodies and the second one of the bodies for biasing the self-centering portion of the first one of the bodies into engagement with the mating self-centering portion of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: Lonnie W. Smith
  • Patent number: 6437557
    Abstract: An adjustable clamp for testing PC cards includes a base member having a planar surface and raised guides spaced apart to define a plurality of slots. A clamp member includes a plurality of spaced apart ribs seated for lateral movement in the slots. A fastener, which is removable, extends through the base member and the clamp member. The fastener is adjustable for moving the ribs laterally in the slots and retaining the clamp member on the base member. In this manner, a plurality of PC cards are retained between the raised guides and the ribs and maintained in a straightened configuration for insertion into respective circuit board connectors during testing of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventor: Lonnie W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020067156
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining a production level device for use with an automated testing device for testing personal computer components. The apparatus includes an extrusion having a first portion for receiving the production level device and a second portion for attaching the extrusion to the automated test device. The apparatus also includes a moldable fastener for precisely fastening the production-level device to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: James S. Bell, Lonnie W. Smith
  • Patent number: 6037764
    Abstract: A hold-down finger for holding a circuit board in a test fixture. The hold-down finger includes an attachment portion and a finger. The attachment portion is for attaching the hold-down finger to the test fixture. The attachment portion has a central axis. The finger is coupled to the attachment portion at a location displaced from the central axis of the attachment portion. Displacing the finger from the central axis allows for the tip of the finger to be located more precisely in a radial manner about the center point of the device to hold a circuit board down against the extreme pressures of test probe springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Dell U.S.A., L.P.
    Inventors: Lonnie W. Smith, James S. Bell
  • Patent number: 4986649
    Abstract: An eyeglass structure having frame means interconnecting left and right ocular frames to support respective ocular lenses with upper frame edges and with laterally supported and pivotally attached temples. The improvement in the frontal support comprises at least one support post extending upwardly and rearwardly from the eyeglass structure. A frontal support member is carried on the upper end of the support post and is the only frontal support to carry the weight of the eyeglass structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Robert E. Strauss
    Inventor: Lonnie W. Smith
  • Patent number: 4833782
    Abstract: This invention comprises a focused light attachment for use with a portable power-driven hand saw, particularly a saber saw. The invention comprises a light source such as an electric lamp with a suitable electrical power source and a focusing mechanism for projecting a very narrow beam of light. The light source and focusing mechanism is mounted on the front of the hand saw and is positioned to project its narrow light beam a substantial distance in front of the saw blade so that it can be used to trace or follow a previously scribed saw line. The tracing light can be used in combination with a flood light that is mounted also on the front of the saw housing and positioned to flood the area surrounding the saw blade with illumination. Most preferably, the tracing light and its focusing mechanism are mounted permanently within the housing of a saber saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Robert E. Strauss
    Inventor: Lonnie W. Smith
  • Patent number: 4601716
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sanitary disposable sheath intended for wearing on the penis of males which is formed with a moisture absorbent pad to absorb excretions and urine. The sheath is intended for use by normal, healthy males and not as a prosthetic device, and a method of use is also disclosed and claimed. Preferably, the sheath is formed as a laminate of an outer moisture resistant sheath and an inner, coextensive, moisture permeable liner, with an intermediate moisture absorbent pad. The sheath is provided with either an elastic band closure about its neck, or Velcro type fabric attachment bands to retain it distally on a penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Inventor: Lonnie W. Smith