Patents by Inventor Gilbert C. Smith

Gilbert C. 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).

  • Cover for butt-hinges
    Patent number: 4570291
    Abstract: A decorative cover for mounting on butt-hinges to conceal the exposed portions thereof to improve the aesthetic appearance. The cover includes flap portions which are attached to the leaf members of the hinge to place an arcuate in cross section hump portion of the cover in overlaying relationship with the knuckles of the hinge. The decorative hinge cover is formed of an elastomeric material to allow it to conformingly move with the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Inventors: Gilbert C. Smith, Bruce J. Cann