Patents by Inventor Tim Smith

Tim 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).

  • Rapid diagnostic multi data retrieval apparatus and method for using the same
    Patent number: 6842713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diagnostic radar data retrieval apparatus and method of using the same. One aspect of the present invention includes a portable unit that extracts and stores radar calibration data from radar specific hardware (via a 1553 communications bus) to a personal computer (PC) for diagnostic purposes. Another aspect of the present invention is a method wherein the calibration data stored in the RCCM device is downloaded to a computer, preferably a PC, with input and display software that receives the data from the RCCM device and processes the radar calibration data into tables for various types of analysis such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Hutmacher, Bruce Thompson, Falu Shah-Patel, Tim Smith, Tom Dunn, Anthony Kalomas, Michael Harker
  • Apparatus for distributing a release agent for use in the manufacture of ligno-cellulosic composite materials
    Patent number: 6470940
    Abstract: An apparatus for distributing a soap based release agent upon a surface comprising; a means for metering a controlled quantity of a liquid metallic soap into a pressurized water stream to form a pressurized aqueous solution having a controlled dilution ratio of soap to water, at least one manifold connected to receive the pressurized aqueous solution, and a plurality of nozzles mounted upon the manifold to uniformly distribute the pressurized liquid solution upon at least one surface. The surface may further be defined as a planar surface, moving unidirectional along a fixed path at a predetermined variable speed and defined by a surface area of length multiplied by width. The planar surface has a fixed width, wherein the surface area moving past a fixed point for a predetermined period of time is a function of the speed of the planar surface moving past the fixed point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: J. M. Huber Corporation
    Inventors: Jianhua Pu, Robert Palardy, Steve Husted, Tim Smith
  • Method for altitude control and/or pitch angle control of airships, and an airship having a device for altitude control and/or pitch angle trimming
    Publication number: 20020014555
    Abstract: A method for altitude control of airships in all the speed ranges which occur during operation has the following features:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventor: Tim Smith
  • Switch guard
    Patent number: D450663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: American Tack & Harware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Smith
  • Controller for a game machine
    Patent number: D413360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Tim Smith