Patents by Inventor Elmer L. Smith

Elmer L. 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).

  • Light-emitting diode assemblies and systems therefore
    Patent number: 4675575
    Abstract: A light string system is provided having a plurality of mono-color or bi-color light-emitting diodes electrically connected thereto. Each light-emitting diode has a generally elongated, hollow envelope mounted thereover, and the envelope is substantially filled with light-conducting optical spheres or even fragments. The envelope may be additionally filled with light-conducting epoxy, light-conducting liquid or light-conducting gas and sealed for improved light transmission and dispersion characteristics. The light-emitting diodes may include an improved base with light-emitting diode leads disposed approximately perpendicular to the axis of the envelope for bulb stability and for enabling the bulb to stand upright on the branches. Both the envelope and the optical spheres include light-conducting glass or plastic material. The spheres may be either hollow or spherical and may be of a uniform or a mixed size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: E & G Enterprises
    Inventors: Elmer L. Smith, Gerold E. McLarty, Geraldine L. Smith
  • Planter with tubular air hole member
    Patent number: 4236351
    Abstract: A receptacle having an imperforate bottom has a perforated, horizontal wall spaced upwardly from the bottom and dividing the receptacle into upper and lower compartments. Tubes project through the perforated wall and extend upwardly above the upper edge of the receptacle and downwardly to the bottom of said receptacle. Lower end portions of the tubes below the horizontal wall are also perforated. The upper compartment is adapted to receive soil and the lower compartment receives excess water which evaporates through the tubes and keeps the soil moist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1980
    Inventor: Elmer L. Smith
  • Planter
    Patent number: 4173098
    Abstract: A receptacle having an imperforate bottom has a perforated, horizontal wall spaced upwardly from the bottom and dividing the receptacle into upper and lower compartments. Tubes project through the perforated wall and extend upwardly above the upper edge of the receptacle and downwardly to the bottom of said receptacle. Lower end portions of the tubes below the horizontal wall are also perforated. The upper compartment is adapted to receive soil and the lower compartment receives excess water which evaporates through the tubes and keeps the soil moist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1979
    Inventor: Elmer L. Smith
  • Combined flower pot, internal support and tubes therefor
    Patent number: D255555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Inventor: Elmer L. Smith