Patents by Inventor Homer H. Smith

Homer H. 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: 4574412
    Abstract: An L-shaped pillow and pillow case combined with an anchor structure for retaining the pillow and pillowcase in position on a bed with one leg of the L-shaped pillow and pillowcase being positioned under the head in a conventional manner and the other leg of the pillow and pillowcase extending longitudinally alongside of a person reclining on the bed to provide support substantially throughout the length of the back of a person using the pillow and pillowcase. The anchor includes a sheet or panel of fabric or similar material placed on the bed under the person using the pillow with the anchor panel being secured to the bed if desired. The pillow includes anchoring tabs which extend through openings in the pillowcase for connection with the sheet or panel along one edge portion thereof by the use of hook and loop fastener material such as that sold under the trademark "Velcro" or similar detachable fastening arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Inventor: Homer H. Smith
  • Patent number: 4082335
    Abstract: A portable door securing device or lock particularly adapted for use by travelers so that such persons can secure a door, such as in a motel, hotel, or the like, in a closed condition. The device is also useful in homes, apartments, or the like, where it is desired to utilize a door lock in addition to or in lieu of the normally provided key operated lock. The device includes a rigid rectangular block having an adjustably mounted latch bolt with a lateral extension on one end thereof for engagement in the usual keeper or latch plate on the door frame with the latch bolt extending between the edge of the door and the door frame. The bolt is adjustably secured to the block which bridges the juncture between the edge of the door and the door frame for retaining the door in closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1978
    Inventor: Homer H. Smith