Patents by Inventor Danny R. Smith
Danny 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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Patent number: 11453133Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are described for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Danny R. Smith, Jr., Thomas Ward, Timothy Eric Roberts, Timothy James Galyean
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Publication number: 20210331335Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Danny R. Smith, Thomas Ward, Deniece Hopkins, Timothy Eric Roberts, Timothy James Galyean
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Patent number: 11052551Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Danny R. Smith, Jr., Thomas Ward, Deniece Hopkins, Timothy Eric Roberts, Timothy James Galyean
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Publication number: 20200368925Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Danny R. Smith, JR., Thomas Ward, Deniece Hopkins, Timothy Eric Roberts, Timothy James Galyean
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Publication number: 20200189127Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Danny R. Smith, Jr., Thomas Ward, Timothy Eric Roberts, Timothy James Galyean
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Patent number: 9033009Abstract: Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Mannington Mills, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Peronto, Timothy C. Johnson, Michael D. Compton, Danny R. Smith
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Publication number: 20110186180Abstract: Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: MANNINGTON MILLS, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Peronto, Timothy C. Johnson, Michael D. Compton, Danny R. Smith
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Publication number: 20100183816Abstract: A method for making ferrite powder may include providing ferrite feed materials in a form of particles, such as having different sizes and irregular shapes. The method may further include exposing the ferrite feed materials to a low velocity oxygen-fueled (LVOF) flame spray. This may provide a more spherical shape to irregularly shaped particles to thereby make the ferrite powder. An apparatus for making ferrite powder may include a feeder for ferrite feed materials and a LVOF flame spray system for exposing the ferrite feed materials to the flame spray.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Steward Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Danny R. Smith, Henry G. Paris, Jeffrey A. Merker
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Patent number: 7736080Abstract: A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be removed to enable a flip cover portion of the flag dispenser to be opened to provide access to a tape flag chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Sanford L.P.Inventors: Danny R. Smith, Jr., Brian D. Furlong, Jaime Arenas
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Patent number: 7722275Abstract: In one embodiment of a writing instrument with a tape flag dispenser, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, and a flag dispenser that can be attached to and detached from the body portion. The flag dispenser holds a supply of tape flags, such as a folded stack of tape flags, which can be removed through an opening in the dispenser. The flag dispenser can be, for example, a cap that covers the writing tip or an attachment that affixes to an end of the body portion. In another embodiment, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, a flag dispenser integrally incorporated into the body portion, a containing section housed in the flag dispenser, and an opening in the containing section through which tape flags can be issued.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventors: Jacqueline Erlebacher, Andrew Bielecki, Barry H. Jacobs, Jaime Arenas, Brian D. Furlong, Danny R. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090196674Abstract: A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be removed to enable a flip cover portion of the flag dispenser to be opened to provide access to a tape flag chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Danny R. Smith, JR., Brian D. Furlong, Jaime Arenas
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Patent number: 7517167Abstract: A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be configured to move into a position that allows a user to replace or replenish the tape flags.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventors: Danny R. Smith, Jr., Brian D. Furlong, Jaime Arenas
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Patent number: 7494803Abstract: An apparatus for bio-composting domestic waste from residential dwellings, comprised of a tank, a multi-chambered liner and a separator. Domestic waste influent enters one end of a sluice, which has ribs on its surface directing the influent onto the upper section of an inclined sieve. The inclined sieve is angled downward and is permeable. The influent waste flows down the inclined sieve, and free water drops downward through the sieve while separated waste solids slide off the lower edge of the inclined sieve. The multi-chambered liner is set inside the tank under its lid. The multi-chambered liner is partitioned into a first chamber running the length of the liner on one half its wide, which the other half its width is subdivided into a series of smaller sub-chambers running the length of the liner. The chambers are separated by permeable partitions. The walls of the liner are permeable, as well.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: Danny R. Smith
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Patent number: 7322766Abstract: In one embodiment of a writing instrument with a tape flan dispenser, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, and a flag dispenser chat can be attached to and detached from the body portion. The flag dispenser holds a supply of tape flags, such as a folded stack of tape flags, which can be removed through an opening in the dispenser. The flag dispenser can be, for example, a cap that covers the writing tip or an attachment that affixes to an end of the body portion. In another embodiment, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, a flag dispenser integrally incorporated into the body portion, a containing section housed in the flag dispenser, and an opening in the containing section through which tape flags can be issued.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventors: Jacqueline Erlebacher, Andrew M. Bielecki, Barry H. Jacobs, Jaime Arenas, Brian D. Furlong, Danny R. Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: 7118728Abstract: A method for making ferrite powder may include providing ferrite feed materials in a form of particles having different sizes and irregular shapes, and exposing the ferrite feed materials to a plasma to provide a more spherical shape to irregularly shaped particles to thereby make the ferrite powder. An apparatus for making ferrite powder may include a feeder for ferrite feed materials and a plasma generator for exposing the ferrite feed materials to a plasma.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Steward Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Henry G. Paris, Danny R. Smith
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Patent number: 6949187Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for retrofitting a septic tank from a failed residential wastewater treatment system to permit discharge to a surface water body rather than an underground drainage field. The apparatus is a chlorinating tank, comprised of a tank having an inlet and outlet pipe. An inlet diffuser and an outlet diffuser are posited within the chlorinating tank, the inlet diffuser is in hydraulic communication with the inlet pipe, and the outlet diffuser is in hydraulic communication with the outlet pipe. A filter is posited in the outlet diffuser for filtering any remaining solids in the treated wastewater. A chlorinating device is posited downstream of the filter within the chlorinating tank, for adding dissolved chlorine to the chlorinating tank volume.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Danny R. Smith
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Patent number: 6890971Abstract: A method for making a radiation absorbing material (RAM) coating may include providing an iron-silicon alloy powder, forming the iron-silicon alloy powder into flakes, and passivating the flakes. The method may further include selecting passivated flakes having a desired size, and combining the selected passivated flakes with a carrier to provide the RAM coating. The coating may be applied to a substrate to impart the radiation absorbing property thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Steward Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Henry G. Paris, Danny R. Smith, Scott F. Smith
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Publication number: 20040256316Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for retrofitting a septic tank from a failed residential wastewater treatment system to permit discharge to a surface water body rather than an underground drainage field. The apparatus is a chlorinating tank, comprised of a tank having an inlet and outlet pipe. An inlet diffuser and an outlet diffuser are posited within the chlorinating tank, the inlet diffuser is in hydraulic communication with the inlet pipe, and the outlet diffuser is in hydraulic communication with the outlet pipe. A filter is posited in the outlet diffuser for filtering any remaining solids in the treated wastewater. A chlorinating device is posited downstream of the filter within the chlorinating tank, for adding dissolved chlorine to the wastewater and for providing a recycle of part of the chlorinated wastewater stream back into the chlorinating tank volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Danny R. Smith
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Publication number: 20040234326Abstract: Disclosed herein are writing instruments with tape flag dispensers. In one of the various embodiments, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, and a flag dispenser that can be attached to and detached from the body portion. The flag dispenser holds a supply of tape flags, such as a folded stack of tape flags, which can be removed through an opening in the dispenser. The flag dispenser can be, for example, a cap that covers the writing tip or an attachment that affixes to an end of the body portion. In another embodiment, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, a flag dispenser integrally incorporated into the body portion, a containing section housed in the flag dispenser, and an opening in the containing section through which tape flags can be issued.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Jacqueline Erlebacher, Andrew M. Bielecki, Barry H. Jacobs, Jaime Arenas, Brian D. Furlong, Danny R. Smith
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Publication number: 20040155509Abstract: The invention provides a knock-down furniture bracket assembly which includes a mounting bracket and a slide bracket, both of which are tapered and are configured to slidably mate with one another. The mounting bracket attaches to a base of a piece of seating furniture and the slide bracket attaches to a back of the piece of seating furniture. The mounting bracket has a slot provided therethrough and the slide bracket has a dimple extending outwardly thereof. Upon sliding the slide bracket onto the mounting bracket, the dimple engages the slot in the mounting bracket to prevent movement of the slide bracket relative to the mounting bracket. The dimple can be disengaged from the slot upon an application of a predetermined force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Danny R. Smith