Patents by Inventor Richard H. Smith, Sr.

Richard H. Smith, Sr. 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).

  • User interface for a patient support apparatus with integrated patient therapy device
    Patent number: 11931312
    Abstract: A therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Benz, John G. Byers, Scott M. Corbin, Richard H. Heimbrock, Michael A. Knecht, Bradley T. Smith, Lori Ann Zapfe, Robert M. Zerhusen, Kenneth L. Lilly, Jonathan D. Turner, James L. Walke, Joseph T. Canter, Richard J. Schuman, Sr., John V. Harmeyer
  • Helical seamed structural vessel and method of forming same
    Patent number: 4509447
    Abstract: A double-wall structural vessel includes an inner tubular liner and an outer tubular shell surrounding the liner in spaced relation, both the liner and the shell comprising helically curved strips of material, and a continuous and helically curved spacer/stiffener therebetween. The liner and shell are relatively shifted axially such that the shell edges are out of alignment with the liner edges, and the spacer spans contiguous edges at successive turns of the liner as well as at successive turns of the shell, and is secured to the strips as well as to the liner edges and to the shell edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: Universal Spiralweld Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H. Smith, Sr.
  • Helical seam structural vessel, method and apparatus of forming same
    Patent number: 4485756
    Abstract: A structural vessel includes helically curved inner and outer spaced strips of material each having a plurality of helical turns, with contiguous edges of each two successive turns of the inner and outer strips being seamed together, and a helically curved structural beam disposed between the strips and secured thereto along their turns. A floatable work housing is provided for vessel fabrication, the housing having a sealed opening through which the completed portion of the vessel progressively extends and is floated on a body of water to avoid a need for external supports and bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Universal Spiralweld Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H. Smith, Sr.
  • Helical seam structural vessel, method and apparatus of forming same
    Patent number: 4429654
    Abstract: A structural vessel includes helically curved inner and outer spaced strips of material each having a plurality of helical turns, with contiguous edges of each two successive turns of the inner and outer strips being seamed together, and a helically curved structural beam disposed between the strips and secured thereto along their turns. A floatable work housing is provided for vessel fabrication, the housing having a sealed opening through which the completed portion of the vessel progressively extends and is floated on a body of water to avoid a need for external supports and bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1984
    Inventor: Richard H. Smith, Sr.