Patents by Inventor Edward J. Smith

Edward J. 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).

  • Patent number: 8727260
    Abstract: A winder assembly is provided and includes two or more cores mounted for rotation on a turret assembly and a web of sheet-type work material is wound around a core. A lay-on roll assembly roller and a core cooperate to define a first nip. A transfer roll assembly includes a roller coupled for rotation to a rail such that the roller and a core cooperate to define a second nip. A cutting means for cutting the work material includes a traverse assembly having a work material guide means. During operation, after cutting work material, the turret assembly indexes a core into a winding position and the work material guide means is moved to the operating position such that the roller coupled to the rail causes the work material to be fed into the second nip and begin winding around the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Davis-Standard, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Oravits, John Radovich, Edward J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140044602
    Abstract: An improved biomass feed system and processes for transporting biomass to downstream processing locations are disclosed. The system uses a pressurized gas to assist in the transporting of the biomass to the conversion reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: KIOR, INC.
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130205962
    Abstract: A winder assembly is provided and includes two or more cores mounted for rotation on a turret assembly and a web of sheet-type work material is wound around a core. A lay-on roll assembly roller and a core cooperate to define a first nip. A transfer roll assembly includes a roller coupled for rotation to a rail such that the roller and a core cooperate to define a second nip. A cutting means for cutting the work material includes a traverse assembly having a work material guide means. During operation, after cutting work material, the turret assembly indexes a core into a winding position and the work material guide means is moved to the operating position such that the roller coupled to the rail causes the work material to be fed into the second nip and begin winding around the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: DAVIS-STANDARD, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Oravits, John Radovich, Edward J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130200200
    Abstract: In a winder assembly, a turret assembly indexes first and second cores between winding and removal positions. A lay-on roll assembly includes a roller and moves between a retracted position and an engaged position wherein the roller and the core, or the work material wound onto the core, cooperate to form a nip. A cutter is provided for cutting a web of sheet-type work material being wound onto the core. An enveloper assembly is provided and includes a nipping pivot roller that can engage a cut edge of the work material and feed the cut edge into the nip formed between the roller forming part of the lay-on roll assembly and a fresh core thereby allowing the work material to wind around the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: DAVIS-STANDARD, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Oravits, John Radovich, Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7866733
    Abstract: This is a one piece molded raised second tier floor with lockable horizontal doors made for a pickup truck cargo bed. In particular, it is a one piece molded insert that increases the storage area of a crowded pickup truck cargo bed camper. It also, gives the user 100% access to the storage area below while increasing the sleeping area above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090008960
    Abstract: This is a one piece molded raised second tier floor with lockable horizontal doors made for a pickup truck cargo bed. In particular, it is a one piece molded insert that increases the storage area of a crowded pickup truck cargo bed camper. It also, gives the user 100% access to the storage area below while increasing the sleeping area above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6951105
    Abstract: An electro-water reactor steam powered electric generator system includes a steam boiler having water and steam chambers, a water intake pipe and a plurality of steam delivery pipes. An electric resistance heater is mounted under and around the boiler having power leads connected to an auxiliary power source. A plurality of independent steam turbines and connected electric generators are joined respectively to the steam delivery pipes. Most of the electric power delivery leads of the generators are adapted to deliver electric power for industrial and residential usage. At least one of the generator power leads is connected to the electric resistance heater elements. A steam return pipe connects each turbine with a condenser which includes a heat exchanger connected to the water intake pipe. Electric pumps and piping circulate water between the condenser and a body of water. An auxiliary electrical power source is connected to the heater elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6663139
    Abstract: A collapsible cart folds onto itself to provide a convenient, space saving method for transporting bulk goods. The cart has a floor panel and side panels. Each side panel is pivotally attached to two other side panels and the floor panel is pivotally attached to one of the side panels. To collapse the cart, the floor panel is pivoted up and toward the side panel to which it is attached. Opposing side panels are then pulled together causing the sides to offset and the cart to collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 5573290
    Abstract: This is a retaining device for locking pistons that have retractable sliding arms. The retaining device has a first ring portion having interior, exterior, and two end surfaces with screw receiving areas. A receiving area for a holding screw extends from the interior surface to the exterior surface of the first ring portion. A second ring portion also has interior, exterior, and two end surfaces with screw receiving areas. The ring portions are assembled through use of screws to form a collar. A holding screw with a handle, sized to be threaded into the receiving area of the first ring portion, locks the retaining device onto the piston arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 5465294
    Abstract: A telephone disaster recovery process for quickly re-establishing long distance telephone service to a telephone LEC office after a telephone central office connected to the LEC office has been rendered inoperable by a disaster is described. The central office is located at a disaster site. The process operates by assessing the disaster and identifying elements of an on-site component needed to address the disaster. The elements of the on-site component are transported to the disaster site, and are mapped to corresponding elements of the inoperable central office. These elements of the on-site component are configured and interconnected according to the mapping to enable the on-site component to functionally emulate the inoperable central office. Then, the on-site component is connected to the LEC office, and is also connected to an off-site component using communication media in a long distance telephone network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Chapman, Jr., David N. Decker, Sondra L. Diles, Nicholas P. DeVito, William C. Leach, Richard Lechner, Allen D. Langham, Willard R. Manning, Thomas R. Ryan, Edward J. Smith, William C. Thompson, Jr., Robert Yursis
  • Patent number: 4941340
    Abstract: An improved wall fastener for hollow walls, the fastener having two spreadable anchoring blades designed to spread behind the wall following insertion of a screw thereinbetween. The fastener is made of thin sheet metal which has been hardened through a heat treating process, such as quenching. Complementary engaging means on the blades are used to hold the blades together during the heat treatment and to prevent the separation thereof until the screw insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: E. Vassiliou
    Inventors: Thomas E. Nowak, Edward J. Smith, Eustathios Vassiliou
  • Patent number: 4874277
    Abstract: An improved wall fastener for hollow walls,the fastener having two spreadable anchoring blades designed to spread behind the wall following insertion of a screw thereinbetween. The fastener is made of thin sheet metal which has been hardened through a heat treating process, such as quenching. Complementary engaging means on the blades are used to hold the blades together during the heat treatment and to prevent the separation thereof until the screw insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Eustathios Vassiliou
    Inventors: Thomas E. Nowak, Edward J. Smith, Eustathios Vassiliou
  • Patent number: 4802313
    Abstract: An abrasive blasting system which includes an improved mixing and control valve assembly together with an improved manually operable discharge nozzle assembly. The mixing and control valve assembly comprises a housing defining first and second chambers connected by a generally circular opening. An abrasive particle inlet and an outlet are formed in the second chamber. A stem extends axially through the opening between the first and second chambers to define an open annular passageway through which pressure fluid supplied to the first chamber passes in a swirling motion to mix with the abrasive particles in the second chamber and impel them out the outlet. A valve member carried by the stem is arranged for selective engagement with the outlet to stop flow through the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Assignee: ALC Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 4765788
    Abstract: An improved wall fastener for hollow walls, the fastener having two spreadable anchoring blades designed to spread behind the wall following insertion of a screw thereinbetween. The fastener is made of thin sheet metal which has been hardened through a heat treating process, such as quenching. Complementary engaging means on the blades are used to hold the blades together during the heat treatment and to prevent the separation thereof until the screw insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: Eustathios Vassiliou
    Inventors: Tom Nowak, Edward J. Smith, Eustathios Vassiliou
  • Patent number: 4763668
    Abstract: A partible forceps instrument for endoscopy separable into an operating segment and a sampling segment and having a cleaning fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Mill Rose Laboratories
    Inventors: Andrew M. Macek, Mark W. Kozak, Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 4748967
    Abstract: There is disclosed a portable space heater comprised of a base member, a cylindrically-shaped chimney member including means for removably inserting a fuel source therein mounted on the base member and defining therebetween inlet means for combustion air and a substantially planar lid member mounted on said cylindrically-shaped chimney member and defining therebetween an outlet means for combustion gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 4735021
    Abstract: An abrasive blasting system which includes an improved mixing and control valve assembly together with an improved manually operable discharge nozzle assembly. The mixing and control valve assembly comprises a housing defining first and second chambers connected by a generally circular opening. An abrasive particle inlet and an outlet are formed in the second chamber. A stem extends axially through the opening between the first and second chambers to define an open annular passageway through which pressure fluid supplied to the first chamber passes in a swirling motion to mix with the abrasive particles in the second chamber and impel them out the outlet. A valve member carried by the stem is arranged for selective engagement with the outlet to stop flow through the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: A.L.C. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: 4732564
    Abstract: Apparatus includes a mandible alignment device and a jaw pattern jig to prepare a one-piece metal dental implant for insertion into a patient's mouth. The alignment device has a central scissors member with a rear positioned thumb wheel controlling the longitudinal spread of the scissors blades. A front portion of a longitudinal angle adjustment member mounted over the scissors holds an anterior foot portion of a dental implant. A rod integral with the end of each scissors blade supports a housing holding a ramus member portion of a dental implant. After a pattern is determined by the alignment device, it is locked into the jaw pattern jig and the one-piece metal dental implant is bent to shape to substitute for the anterior foot and ramus members removed from the alignment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: Surgical Appliances, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank R. Potucek, Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: D338982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventors: Bruce E. Terry, Edward J. Smith
  • Patent number: D347705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventors: Bruce E. Terry, Edward J. Smith