Patents by Inventor Carl R. Smith
Carl R. 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).
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Publication number: 20240094120Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Leonard AYNARDI, David Z. BECHER, Robert E. BYRD, Eduardo Aurelio CASANOVA, James P. COLEMAN, David R. EATON, Walter K. GAVLICK, Eric A. HAUPFEAR, Oliver LERCH, Carl MUMFORD, Alfredo OBA, Stephen D. PROSCH, Peter E. ROGERS, Bart ROOSE, Mark D. SCAIA, Lowell R. SMITH, Donald D. SOLETA, John WAGENKNECHT
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Patent number: 11649091Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventor: Carl R. Smith
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Publication number: 20210354882Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventor: Carl R. SMITH
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Patent number: 11174079Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventor: Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: 11084631Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventor: Carl R. Smith
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Publication number: 20200262616Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Carl R. SMITH
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Patent number: 10676246Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventor: Carl R. Smith
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Publication number: 20180186520Abstract: A canister includes a closure configured to mount on a container to close an open mouth into a product storage region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid retainer coupled to the lid. The lid retainer is configured to mate with an external thread on the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventor: Carl R. SMITH
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Patent number: 7592782Abstract: An internal combustion motor assembly, including an internal combustion motor, a starter and a battery. In addition, the motor assembly includes a capacitor assembly, a capacitor charging assembly and a conductive network, logic and controlled switching assembly adapted to place the internal combustion motor into one of a set of states. This set includes a first state in which the capacitor assembly is receiving charge from the capacitor charging assembly but is not electrically connected to the starter; a second state in which the capacitor assembly is electrically connected to and powers the starter; and a third state in which both the battery and the capacitor assembly are electrically connected to and power the starter. The logic and controlled switching assembly places the internal combustion motor assembly into the third state after it has been in the second state and a set of criteria is met.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Todd Edward Rydman, Christopher S. Brune, Daniel Sama Rubio, Carl R. Smith
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Publication number: 20080110851Abstract: A closure for sealing engagement with a container neck finish having at least one external thread segment includes a base wall having a skirt with at least one internal thread segment for engagement with the at least one external thread segment to thread the closure onto the container neck finish. A first flexible resilient annular wall extends from the base wall within the skirt and is positioned for sealing engagement with an inside surface of the container neck finish when the closure is threaded onto the neck finish. A second flexible resilient annular wall extends from the base wall between the first annular wall and the skirt, and is positioned for sealing engagement with an outside surface of the container neck finish when the closure is threaded onto the container neck finish. A circumferential series of external first axial ribs are on the first annular wall and a circumferential series of internal second axial ribs are on the second annular wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Timothy J. Fuchs, Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: 7319306Abstract: An internal combustion motor assembly, including an internal combustion motor, a starter and a battery. In addition, the motor assembly includes a capacitor assembly, a capacitor charging assembly and a conductive network, logic and controlled switching assembly adapted to place the internal combustion motor into one of a set of states. This set includes a first state in which the capacitor assembly is receiving charge from the capacitor charging assembly but is not electrically connected to the starter; a second state in which the capacitor assembly is electrically connected to and powers the starter; and a third state in which both the battery and the capacitor assembly are electrically connected to and power the starter. The logic and controlled switching assembly places the internal combustion motor assembly into the third state after it has been in the second state and a set of criteria is met.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Sure Power Industries, Inc.Inventors: Todd Edward Rydman, Christopher S. Brune, Daniel Sama Rubio, Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: 6340796Abstract: A printed wiring board structure having at least one chip-carrying layer adjacent a core fabricated of a metal matrix having disposed therein continuous pitch based graphite fibers. The chip carrying layers and the core have an interface therebetween and are integrally connected to each other through vias plated with an electrically and thermally conductive material to thereby provide a plurality of connection sites along this interface. The matrix is preferably fabricated of aluminum. Preferred fibers are fabricated of pitch based graphite. A substantial weight savings over a common molybdenum core printed wiring board is realized due to the significant reduction in density of the core material.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Carl R. Smith, Jeffrey R. Madura, Jesse J. Kramer
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Patent number: 5998733Abstract: An electronic package includes a graphite-aluminum metal matrix composite (MMC) housing or support member that dissipates heat from an electronic component or circuit and a hermetic glass feedthrough seal between the graphite-aluminum MMC material and one or more electrical feedthrough pins or wires connected to the electronic component. The glass feedthrough seal comprises a low melting point, low coefficient of expansion (CTE) solder glass, such as lead zinc borosilicate, effective to form a hermetic glass-to-composite seal by a combined chemical and mechanical compression sealing force. The vitreous solder glass preferably exhibits a CTE in the range of about 41 to about 78 ppm/degree C. and a melting temperature in the range of about 300 to about 500 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventor: Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: 5730853Abstract: A method for plating a graphite aluminum metal matrix composite material with nickel and gold utilizes the steps of: cleaning a surface of the metal matrix composite material so as to substantially remove grease and particulates therefrom; forming a layer of copper upon the surface of the metal matrix composite material; heating the copper layer to drive out entrapped fluids; applying acid to the copper layer to remove oxidation therefrom; forming a layer of nickel upon at least a portion of the layer of copper; heating the nickel layer to relieve stress therein; and electrolytically forming a layer of gold upon at least a portion of the layer of nickel.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Carl R. Smith, Marvin J. Back, Breton Johnson, John R. De Valle, Lawrence J. Maher
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Patent number: 4741337Abstract: A surgical fastener is made from a glycolide-rich blend of polymers.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1985Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Smith, Mark T. Gaterud, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Hugh D. Newman, Jr., Shalaby W. Shalaby
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Patent number: 4724839Abstract: An improved surgical fastener system comprising staples and receivers with flanges on the staple legs interlocking with openings in the receiver.Each staple is of polymeric material and U-shaped with a pair of parallel legs joined by a bridging member. Each leg is tapered from a large cross section at the bridging member to a pointed end. There are at least two spaced flanges on each leg with the area between those flanges being cut away. Each flange extends only part way around the circumference of a leg.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1986Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: James J. Bedi, Anthony S. Miksza, Jr., Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: 4646741Abstract: A surgical fastener is made from a blend of a lactide/glycolide copolymer and poly(p-dioxanone).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1984Date of Patent: March 3, 1987Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: D281380Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1983Date of Patent: November 19, 1985Assignee: Weststar Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Smith
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Patent number: D281841Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1983Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignee: Weststar Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Smith