Patents by Inventor Gerald P. Smith

Gerald P. 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).

  • Tire sealing and balancing composition
    Patent number: 4713114
    Abstract: A tire sealing and balancing composition comprising:1. Ethylene Glycol2. Water3. Sodium Dichromate4. Wetting Agents5. Washed Mica6. Shore Fiber Asbestos7. Long Fiber Asbestos8. A Cellulosic Thickener/Filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Gerald P. Smith
  • Drawer operated switch assembly
    Patent number: 4101745
    Abstract: A latch mechanism is disclosed for latching a cash drawer of a data terminal device in a closed position and for generating an electrical signal indicating the position of the drawer within the terminal device. The latching mechanism includes a rotatable latch member having a latching portion normally positioned out of the line of movement of a drawer catch member. Movement of the drawer to a closed position results in the catch member engaging and rotating the latch member wherein the latching portion is moved into a latching position with the catch member allowing a blocking member to hold the latch member in the latched position, the blocking member operating a switch for generating an electrical signal indicating the latching of the cash drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Gerald P. Smith