Patents by Inventor Don A. Smith
Don A. 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: 20240133409Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blind fastener and a method of installation thereof. The blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a mandrel. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, and a cavity extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end. The mandrel is configured to be at least partially received by the cavity of the sleeve. The mandrel comprises a first mandrel end disposed adjacent to the first sleeve end and comprising an enlarged portion having a diameter greater than a diameter of the cavity, a second mandrel end comprising a pull region, and a shank region extending intermediate the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The pull region comprises an axial length no greater than four times a diameter of the shank region and is configured to be engaged by an installation tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Robert B. Wilcox, James Thomas Smith, Troy Don Pierce
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Publication number: 20230405869Abstract: A concrete structure forming system includes a panel formed of a concrete material and a void former disposed on a section of the panel that is less than an entirety of the panel. The void former is monolithically formed in a single piece of a plastic material. The void former is removable from the panel in the single piece to leave a recess in the panel when the concrete material has reached a cured state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Conewago Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Don Smith, JR., Erich Kaintz, Louie Smith
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Publication number: 20210246683Abstract: The fence post-protecting system is configured for use with a fence. The fence post-protecting system forms a sleeve structure that encloses the fence post below the ground. The fence post-protecting system protects the portion of the fence post that is below the ground. The fence post-protecting system is buried in the ground. The fence post inserts into the fence post-protecting system after the fence post-protecting system has been buried in the ground. The fence post-protecting system comprises a vertical shell, a pedestal disk, and an epoxy. The vertical shell attaches the pedestal disk. The fence post inserts into the fence post-protecting system through the vertical shell. The epoxy is poured into the vertical shell and the pedestal disk after the fence post is inserted into the fence post-protecting system. The epoxy forms a fluid impermeable coating around the fence post that protects the fence post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: DON SMITH
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Patent number: 10844980Abstract: A pipe and fitting coupling system includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a joint. A receiving end of the second pipe includes a first flange, a second flange, a groove, and a sealant. The second flange extends further than the first flange. The groove is disposed at the pipe diameter and between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange has an inwardly angled face to meet the groove and the second flange has an outwardly angled face to meet the groove. The sealant is disposed in the groove to seal the plain end of the first pipe in the receiving end. The joint is formed by the cooperative alignment of the plain end being inserted into the receiving end and being sealed by the sealant.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Famous Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jan Bauerdick, Don Smith, Thomas J. Moses, Jeffrey A. Koller
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Publication number: 20170328502Abstract: A pipe and fitting coupling system includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a joint. A receiving end of the second pipe includes a first flange, a second flange, a groove, and a sealant. The second flange extends further than the first flange. The groove is disposed at the pipe diameter and between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange has an inwardly angled face to meet the groove and the second flange has an outwardly angled face to meet the groove. The sealant is disposed in the groove to seal the plain end of the first pipe in the receiving end. The joint is formed by the cooperative alignment of the plain end being inserted into the receiving end and being sealed by the sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: JAN BAUERDICK, DON SMITH, THOMAS J. MOSES, JEFFREY A. KOLLER
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Patent number: 9786483Abstract: An ion trap such as an ion cyclotron resonance analyzer cell (trap) is described wherein the ion trap comprises a plurality of electrodes and has at least one integrated ion detector, preferably a position-sensitive and/or time-sensitive ion detector, wherein at least part of said ion detector is configured as an electrode of said ion trap. Methods of position-sensitive detection of ions in such ion trap are described as well.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: AMSTERDAM SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Ronald Martinus Alexander Heeren, Julia Helga Jungmann, Don Smith
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Patent number: 9752706Abstract: A pipe and fitting coupling system includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a joint. A receiving end of the second pipe includes a first flange, a second flange, a groove, and a sealant. The second flange extends further than the first flange. The groove is disposed at the pipe diameter and between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange has an inwardly angled face to meet the groove and the second flange has an outwardly angled face to meet the groove. The sealant is disposed in the groove to seal the plain end of the first pipe in the receiving end. The joint is formed by the cooperative alignment of the plain end being inserted into the receiving end and being sealed by the sealant.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: FAMOUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Jan Bauerdick, Don Smith, Thomas J. Moses, Jeffrey A. Koller
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Publication number: 20160086787Abstract: An ion trap such as an ion cyclotron resonance analyzer cell (trap) is described wherein the ion trap comprises a plurality of electrodes and has at least one integrated ion detector, preferably a position-sensitive and/or time-sensitive ion detector, wherein at least part of said ion detector is configured as an electrode of said ion trap. Methods of position-sensitive detection of ions in such ion trap are described as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Ronald Martinus Alexander Heeren, Julia Helga Jungmann, Don Smith
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Patent number: 9114816Abstract: A method for recording operating information of a railroad train (10) comprising a lead locomotive (14), a remote locomotive (12A), and a trailing locomotive (15). The method comprises recording the operating information of at least one of the railroad train (10) and/or a distributed power communications system onboard the railroad train (10), determining a location of the lead locomotive (14), and including the location in a record of the operating information.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark E. Smith, Brian McManus, Stephen Don Smith, Gary W. Mason, Daniel Rush, Derek K. Woo
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Publication number: 20150136795Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to cover a propane tank located on a property by providing a shell that covers, hides and protects the propane tank; and beautifying and blending with the current landscape and enhancing the value of the property.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Barry Don Smith
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Publication number: 20140084580Abstract: A pipe and fitting coupling system includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a joint. A receiving end of the second pipe includes a first axial flange, a second axial flange, an axial groove, and a sealant. The second axial flange extends further axially than the first axial flange. The axial groove is disposed at the pipe diameter and between the first axial flange and the second axial flange. The first axial flange has an inwardly angled face to meet the axial groove and the second axial flange has an outwardly angled face to meet the axial groove. The sealant is disposed in the axial groove to seal the plain end of the first pipe in the receiving end. The joint is formed by the cooperative alignment of the plain end being inserted into the receiving end and being sealed by the sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: FAMOUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Jan Bauerdick, Don Smith
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Publication number: 20140070527Abstract: A pipe and fitting coupling system includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a joint. A receiving end of the second pipe includes a first flange, a second flange, a groove, and a sealant. The second flange extends further than the first flange. The groove is disposed at the pipe diameter and between the first flange and the second flange. The first flange has an inwardly angled face to meet the groove and the second flange has an outwardly angled face to meet the groove. The sealant is disposed in the groove to seal the plain end of the first pipe in the receiving end. The joint is formed by the cooperative alignment of the plain end being inserted into the receiving end and being sealed by the sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Famous Industries, Inc. dba Heating & Cooling Products CompanyInventors: Jan Bauerdick, Don Smith, Thomas J. Moses, Jeffrey A. Koller
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Publication number: 20130345622Abstract: A dialysis system includes a source of effluent dialysis fluid, a drain container configured to receive the effluent dialysis fluid through a drain tube, and a load cell. The drain container includes an at least semi-rigid body defining a first key feature. The load cell includes a second, mating key feature positioned and arranged to mate with the first key feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicants: Baxter Healthcare S.A., Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Loren Lundtveit, Melissa Schubert, James Pappis, Don A. Smith
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Patent number: 8545425Abstract: A dialysis system includes a source of dialysis fluid; at least one pump for pumping dialysate to or from a patient or dialyzer; and a drain container configured to receive effluent dialysis fluid from the patient or dialyzer through a drain tube, the drain container including an at least semi-rigid body, the body including a handle, a drain tube receiving portion, a spout, and wherein at least a portion of the body is non-opaque such that effluent dialysis fluid inside the at least semi-rigid body can be viewed.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignees: Baxter International, Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Loren Lundtveit, Melissa Schubert, James Pappis, Don A. Smith
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Publication number: 20120298680Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to cover a propane tank located on a property by providing a shell that covers, hides and protects the propane tank; and beautifying and blending with the current landscape and enhancing the value of the property.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: B. Don Smith
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Patent number: 8215404Abstract: A cementing tool for use in a well has a housing and a closing sleeve received thereabout. An operating sleeve is received in the housing and is interconnected with the closing sleeve so that movement in the operating sleeve will cause the closing sleeve to move. The closing sleeve is detachably connected to the housing and is movable from the first or open position to a second or closed position in which it covers cementing ports defined in the housing. The tool has a plurality of lock rings that are moved with the closing sleeve. A plurality of locking grooves are adapted to receive the lock rings such that the engagement of any of the lock rings with any of the locking grooves will prevent the closing sleeve from moving out of the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Gary Makowiecki, Don Smith, Donald Winslow, Frank Acosta
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Publication number: 20110202468Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for customizing an extensible markup language standard for technical documentation. Preliminary analysis is conducted for a project associated with the extensible markup language specification for technical data. A user interface inputs multiple preliminary decisions based on the preliminary analysis, wherein each of the multiple preliminary decisions corresponds to one of multiple prompts associated with the extensible markup language specification for technical data. The user interface provides access for multiple project representatives to the multiple preliminary decisions. A preliminary decision of the multiple preliminary decisions is converted to a decision based on a user input via the user interface. The user interface may output a report based at least on the decision. A data module may be generated based at least on the decision, wherein the data module may be executed to process technical data associated with the project.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Dan Crowell, Rick Schochler, Don Smith
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Patent number: 7905454Abstract: A tube support bracket that comprises an aluminum-coated steel support bracket formed having a circular tube-receiving aperture and an annular, castellated collar abutting the aperture. The aperture and collar are sized for receiving therethrough in close-fitting relationship an aluminum alloy heat exchanger tube. The collar, formed by a draw-punching process, has a plurality of spaced-apart, axial tabs sized for swaging against in hoop stress and bite the received tube. An inner surface of each of the collar tabs being has at least one axial groove therein, the groove being configured for receiving exterior regions of the received tube when the collar is swaged tightly against the tube to thereby lock the tube in the collar and thus in the support bracket. A corresponding method for making a tube support is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Thermal Dynamics CorporationInventors: Homayoun Sanatgar, Behnam Akbarian, Gary Johnson, Neil Holt, Don Smith
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Publication number: 20100253025Abstract: A hand truck has a front load platform, a rear load platform, and a pair of lower wheel assemblies and a pair of upper wheel assemblies. The load platforms and the wheel assemblies fold and nest into the frame of the hand truck, resulting in a stored position in which the thickness is approximately the same as the side rails of the hand truck. Raising and lowering of the front load platform causes the lower wheel assemblies to move back and forth from the operational position to the storage position. Likewise, raising and lower of the rear load platform causes the upper wheel assemblies to move back and forth from the operational position to the storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Don Smith
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Patent number: D772561Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Academy, Ltd.Inventors: Ryan Katharine Polunsky, Kenneth Don Smith, Jr.