Patents by Inventor Earl E. Smith

Earl E. 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).

  • Lighting fixture with an improved light transmitting film
    Patent number: 5143446
    Abstract: An improved lighting fixture includes a light reflecting and/or light transmitting member for reflecting or transmitting visible light. A light transmitting film is disposed adjacent the light reflecting or transmitting member. The light transmitting film is formed of a glutarimide acrylic copolymer. The glutarimide acrylic copolymer film provides protection to the light reflecting and/or transmitting member from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation and is substantially resistant to ultraviolet radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Lexalite International Corporation
    Inventors: Josh T. Barnes, Thomas F. Barnes, Earl E. Smith, Dale A. Troppman
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D395582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: Earl E. Smith