Patents Assigned to Smithworks, Inc.
  • Selectively configurable chair system
    Patent number: 8474916
    Abstract: A stowable chair system having a base assembly and a back pivotably connected to the base assembly. A first leg retention assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly to selectively retain and position legs in a seating configuration. A second leg retention assembly separate from the first leg retention assembly to selectively retain and position the legs in a stowing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: SmithWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Smith
  • Tool for positioning molding
    Patent number: 8157228
    Abstract: A tool for positioning molding, such as crown molding, during installation, has a base member adapted to be releasably hung on a wall near the ceiling. A retaining member is vertically slidably mounted on the base member and has an upper end portion disposed at an acute angle to hold a piece of molding at a desired attitude between the retaining member and the wall. The retaining member is slid and locked in vertically and locked in position to hold the molding in place while it is fastened to the wall, after which the tool is removed from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Smithworks, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Smith
  • Selectively configurable chair system
    Patent number: RE45417
    Abstract: A stowable chair system having a base assembly and a back pivotably connected to the base assembly. A first leg retention assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly to selectively retain and position legs in a seating configuration. A second leg retention assembly separate from the first leg retention assembly to selectively retain and position the legs in a stowing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: SmithWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Smith