Patents by Inventor Arden B. Smith

Arden B. 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).

  • Apparatus and method to reduce static charge on removable media
    Patent number: 7110237
    Abstract: An imaging device, including a reader adapted to receive a removable memory device, the reader having an opening through which to receive the removable memory device; and a static discharge device disposed proximate the opening such that the removable memory contacts the static discharge device prior to being received through the opening, the static discharge device being electrically grounded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Thomas Albano, Felix Aponte, Michael J. Hosey, Arden B. Smith