Patents by Inventor William S. Smoke

William S. Smoke 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).

  • Dual path kiln improvement
    Patent number: 8342102
    Abstract: A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas M Tinsley, Terry R Freeman, William S Smoke, Levi A Pollard
  • DUAL PATH KILN IMPROVEMENT
    Publication number: 20120227276
    Abstract: A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas M. Tinsley, Terry R. Freeman, William S. Smoke, Levi A. Pollard
  • Dual path kiln improvement
    Patent number: 8201501
    Abstract: A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas M. Tinsley, Terry R. Freeman, William S. Smoke, Levi A. Pollard
  • Dual Path Kiln Improvement
    Publication number: 20110056087
    Abstract: A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Douglas M. Tinsley, Terry R. Freeman, William S. Smoke, Levi A. Pollard