Patents by Inventor Gregory Todd Smith

Gregory Todd 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).

  • Adjustment assembly
    Patent number: 8528920
    Abstract: An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Arvinmeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Gustavo Vieira Borges, Robert J. Brazeau, Christopher J. Wittry, Michael D. Lynch, Michael A. Power, Gregory Todd Smith, Kenneth G. Lang, Anthony E. Nicol, Gregory D. Pavuk, Edward J. Gebal, Thomas S. Mijal, Esequiel Berra de Mello, Christopher S. Keeney, David G. Gonska
  • ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120223498
    Abstract: An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Gustavo Vieira Borges, Robert J. Brazeau, Christopher J. Wittry, Michael D. Lynch, Michael A. Power, Gregory Todd Smith, Kenneth G. Lang, Anthony E. Nicol, Gregory D. Pavuk, Edward J. Gebal, Thomas S. Mijal, Esequiel Berra de Mello, Christopher S. Keeney, David G. Gonska
  • Apparatus for tool-less removal of PCB assembly
    Patent number: 7382626
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit includes a pull spring is attached to opposing sides of the PCB and bezel assembly. Each pull spring includes a generally M-shaped spring. A first end of the M-shaped spring includes a first pin carrying a knob. The first pin extends through an opening in the bezel and the knob is disposed within a recessed portion of the bezel and is generally flush with a front face of the bezel with the M-shaped spring compressed in a normal constrained position. In an extended position when the M-shaped springs return to a substantially uncompressed state, the knobs are pushed forward and are spaced apart in front of the bezel, enabling a person to grip and pull each knob to remove the PCB and bezel assembly from the unit in which it is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Wayne Dingfelder, James Dorance Gerken, Scott Raymond LaPree, Gregory Todd Smith
  • Apparatus for tool-less removal of PCB assembly
    Patent number: 7307856
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit includes a pull spring is attached to opposing sides of the PCB and bezel assembly. Each pull spring includes a generally M-shaped spring. A first end of the M-shaped spring includes a first pin carrying a knob. The first pin extends through an opening in the bezel and the knob is disposed within a recessed portion of the bezel and is generally flush with a front face of the bezel with the M-shaped spring compressed in a normal constrained position. In an extended position when the M-shaped springs return to a substantially uncompressed state, the knobs are pushed forward and are spaced apart in front of the bezel, enabling a person to grip and pull each knob to remove the PCB and bezel assembly from the unit in which it is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Wayne Dingfelder, James Dorance Gerken, Scott Raymond LaPree, Gregory Todd Smith