Patents by Inventor Dwight Smith
Dwight 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: 20220381034Abstract: A roofing shingle delivery system for supporting a pallet on a peaked roof. The system includes a pair of adjustable brackets adapted to support the pallet on the peaked roof. Each of the pair of brackets includes a horizontal upper member. Each of the pair of brackets includes a first lower supporting brace and a second lower supporting brace. The first lower supporting brace and the second lower supporting brace are arranged to be disposed directly on opposite sides of the peaked roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventor: Dwight Smith
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Patent number: 11208249Abstract: A package and method of creating a package for dispensing a product are disclosed. The package comprises a flexible pouch comprising an elongated spout and a flowable product disposed within the pouch. A spout retainer is disposed on an exterior surface of the pouch adjacent to the spout, with opposite ends of the spout retainer attached to the exterior surface of the pouch to form two bridges, each of the bridges having a bridge width that is wider than a spout width to allow the spout to pass underneath each of the two bridges. The package may be manufactured on a vertical form-fill-seal machine where the pouch and spout retainer are formed from different supplies of film material.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: Matthew Ellis, Dwight Smith, Daniel McKamy, Joseph Ramirez
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Publication number: 20200262632Abstract: A package and method of creating a package for dispensing a product are disclosed. The package comprises a flexible pouch comprising an elongated spout and a flowable product disposed within the pouch. A spout retainer is disposed on an exterior surface of the pouch adjacent to the spout, with opposite ends of the spout retainer attached to the exterior surface of the pouch to form two bridges, each of the bridges having a bridge width that is wider than a spout width to allow the spout to pass underneath each of the two bridges. The package may be manufactured on a vertical form-fill-seal machine where the pouch and spout retainer are formed from different supplies of film material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Matthew Ellis, Dwight Smith, Daniel McKamy, Joseph Ramirez
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Patent number: 10696893Abstract: Perforation balls and methods of using the same are described herein. The perforation balls include at least a portion that is water dissolvable.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: FracSolution Technologies, LLCInventors: Kelvin T. Okamoto, Dwight Smith, Billy Bennett
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Patent number: 9868335Abstract: A hingeless ventilator comprises a frame defining two openings surrounded by a seating rim, which is surrounded by a door recess. A pair of upright sleeves is disposed between the openings, and each upright sleeve defines an exterior track surface. A door is disposed to face the outer surface of the frame and has a main body configured to be selectively positionable to cover and uncover both of the openings and defines a lip surrounding the periphery thereof and extending generally perpendicularly to the main body. Two door struts connected to the door extend through the frame openings and hold a handle that has rollers that are biased against the exterior track surfaces of the sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Salem Vent International, Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. Kelly, Dwight Smith, Whitwell C. Kelly
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Publication number: 20170210976Abstract: Perforation balls and methods of using the same are described herein. The perforation balls include at least a portion that is water dissolvable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: FracSolution Technologies, LLCInventors: Kelvin T. Okamoto, Dwight Smith, Billy Bennett
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Publication number: 20170166798Abstract: Diversion sand and methods of using the same are described herein. The sand includes particles that have a coating. The coating comprises one or more water dissolvable layer(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: FracSolution Technologies, LLCInventors: Kelvin T. Okamoto, Dwight Smith, Billy Bennett
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Publication number: 20160193899Abstract: A hingeless ventilator comprises a frame defining two openings surrounded by a seating rim, which is surrounded by a door recess. A pair of upright sleeves is disposed between the openings, and each upright sleeve defines an exterior track surface. A door is disposed to face the outer surface of the frame and has a main body configured to be selectively positionable to cover and uncover both of the openings and defines a lip surrounding the periphery thereof and extending generally perpendicularly to the main body. Two door struts connected to the door extend through the frame openings and hold a handle that has rollers that are biased against the exterior track surfaces of the sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Timothy A. Kelly, Dwight Smith, Whitwell C. Kelly
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Patent number: 9290080Abstract: A hingeless ventilator comprises a frame defining two openings surrounded by a seating rim, which is surrounded by a door recess. A pair of upright sleeves is disposed between the openings, and each upright sleeve defines an exterior track surface. A door is disposed to face the outer surface of the frame and has a main body configured to be selectively positionable to cover and uncover both of the openings and defines a lip surrounding the periphery thereof and extending generally perpendicularly to the main body. Two door struts connected to the door extend through the frame openings and hold a handle that has rollers that are biased against the exterior track surfaces of the sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Salem Vent International, Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. Kelly, Dwight Smith, Whitwell C. Kelly
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Patent number: 8342787Abstract: A threaded fastener includes an outer body defining an axis and an inner body at least partially positioned within the outer body. The inner body is movable along the axis relative to the outer body. A plurality of threaded segments is coupled to the outer body and radially supported by the inner body. The plurality of threaded segments defines a nominal diameter. At least one biasing member biases the plurality of threaded segments inward toward the axis. The plurality of threaded segments is movable inward toward the axis by the at least one biasing member when the inner body is moved axially from a first position to a second position so that the plurality of threaded segments define a reduced diameter that is smaller than the nominal diameter.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Zipnut Technology, LLCInventor: Dwight Smith
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Patent number: 8061945Abstract: A threaded fastener includes an outer body defining a cavity and a central axis extending through the cavity, and a plurality of threaded segments positioned substantially within the cavity. The plurality of threaded segments is movable relative to the outer body generally toward and away from the central axis. The threaded fastener also includes a cap positioned at least partially within the cavity to secure the plurality of threaded segments within the cavity. The cap includes a plurality of projections engaging the plurality of threaded segments and the outer body to inhibit relative rotation between the plurality of threaded segments and the outer body. The plurality of projections is formed as a single piece with the cap. The threaded fastener further includes a snap ring removably coupled to the outer body to secure the cap within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: ZipNut Technology, LLCInventor: Dwight Smith
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Publication number: 20110110746Abstract: A threaded fastener includes an outer body defining an axis and an inner body at least partially positioned within the outer body. The inner body is movable along the axis relative to the outer body. A plurality of threaded segments is coupled to the outer body and radially supported by the inner body. The plurality of threaded segments defines a nominal diameter. At least one biasing member biases the plurality of threaded segments inward toward the axis. The plurality of threaded segments is movable inward toward the axis by the at least one biasing member when the inner body is moved axially from a first position to a second position so that the plurality of threaded segments define a reduced diameter that is smaller than the nominal diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Dwight Smith
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Publication number: 20100129178Abstract: A threaded fastener includes an outer body defining a cavity and a central axis extending through the cavity, and a plurality of threaded segments positioned substantially within the cavity. The plurality of threaded segments is movable relative to the outer body generally toward and away from the central axis. The threaded fastener also includes a cap positioned at least partially within the cavity to secure the plurality of threaded segments within the cavity. The cap includes a plurality of projections engaging the plurality of threaded segments and the outer body to inhibit relative rotation between the plurality of threaded segments and the outer body. The plurality of projections is formed as a single piece with the cap. The threaded fastener further includes a snap ring removably coupled to the outer body to secure the cap within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventor: Dwight Smith
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Publication number: 20070181624Abstract: An apparatus for retention and storage of removable vehicle doors can easily be inserted into a vehicle tow hitch receiver as an aftermarket accessory. The apparatus includes a tubular structure configured so that it can fold for storage, and is easily installed and removed from the vehicle tow hitch receiver. The apparatus is configured with adjustable brackets so removable doors from different like vehicles can be accommodated. The apparatus is most desirable when an operator removes the removable doors and desires a safe method to store them while traveling. This device protects the doors from physical damage, and frees the interior space of the vehicle for other purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventor: Dwight Smith
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Publication number: 20060186062Abstract: A filter apparatus has filter media support member resistant to bacterial activity. The filter media support member can have one or more channels configured to retain filter media while permitting fluid flow therethrough in a non-tortuous fluid flow path through channels. The channels typically have smooth, asperities-free channel walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: USFilter CorporationInventors: Julian Pauwels, Dwight Smith, Jimmy Speigner, Tommy Glass
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Publication number: 20060179709Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fuel additives, in particular, to an additive for hydrocarbon fueled burners and flames to enhance efficiency and/or reduce undesirable emissions, such as pollutants. The fuel additive of the invention includes a phosphorus-containing parent solution. The phosphorus salts are at least partially dispersed and/or dissolved in water or other appropriate solvent to create a phosphorus-containing parent solution that forms the basis for the fuel additive. The phosphorus-containing parent solution is added or mixed with a dispersion fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Applicant: EnviroFuels L.P.Inventors: Dwight Smith, Abdul Chughtai, Sam Wernli
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Publication number: 20060171351Abstract: A communication system provides for an informing of participants in a Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) communication session that the session is being recorded by a recording device, for a storage, by the recording device, of media that conveyed during the session, and for a subsequent retrieval of the stored media from the recording device. In various embodiments of the invention, a host of the communication session is permitted to determine whether or not the recording device is permitted access to the communication session, and the other participants in the session are able to determine whether to remain in the session when the recording device is permitted access. A user of an MS on behalf of whom the recording device is participating is then able to retrieve the stored media along with information identifying a source of the media and a time associated with the storage of the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: Johanna Wild, Dwight Smith
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Publication number: 20060101710Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fuel additives for hydrocarbon fuels that acts to enhance efficiency and/or reduce pollution. The fuel additive is a phosphorus-containing composition that can be added to the surface of solid hydrocarbon fuels for combustion with the fuel in a direct fired burner, furnace or open flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Dwight Smith, Abdul Chughtai
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Publication number: 20050262568Abstract: There is provided a communication device, and a method thereof, for managing access to protected content. The communication device comprises an application (302), a trusted file system service (316), a trusted agent (318) and a trusted content renderer (320). The application (302) requests performance of an action for the protected content (306). The trusted file system service (316) identifies the protected content (306) to the application (302). The trusted agent (318) identifies rights associated with the protected content (306) to the application (302). The trusted content renderer (320) performs the action in response to determining that the application (302) is an untrusted application having sufficient rights to perform the action.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Mark Hansen, Richard Chow, Kevin Mowry, Dwight Smith, James Warden
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Patent number: D708542Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: James Dwight Smith