Patents by Inventor James Smythe

James Smythe 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).

  • Portable, tray and carrying case apparatus
    Patent number: 10486572
    Abstract: A portable, tray and carrying case apparatus is disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a tray adapted for being placed in at least a working position and a stowed position; a carrying case for storing or stowing the tray when not in use; a support arm secured to the carrying case and adapted for being placed in an elevated position whereby the tray may be placed in the working position; a support arm locking mechanism for locking the support arm in the elevated position relative to the carrying case; and a tray locking and support bracket assembly for locking the tray in the working position relative to the support arm and for providing support to the tray when the tray is in the working position and being used by a user. The portable, tray and carrying case apparatus may further include a handle and/or an apparatus stabilizing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventors: James Smythe, Leah Tillery
  • PORTABLE, TRAY AND CARRYING CASE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170354242
    Abstract: A portable, tray and carrying case apparatus is disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a tray adapted for being placed in at least a working position and a stowed position; a carrying case for storing or stowing the tray when not in use; a support arm secured to the carrying case and adapted for being placed in an elevated position whereby the tray may be placed in the working position; a support arm locking mechanism for locking the support arm in the elevated position relative to the carrying case; and a tray locking and support bracket assembly for locking the tray in the working position relative to the support arm and for providing support to the tray when the tray is in the working position and being used by a user. The portable, tray and carrying case apparatus may further include a handle and/or an apparatus stabilizing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: James Smythe, Leah Tillery
  • Combined carrying case and tray
    Patent number: D846277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventors: Leah Tillery, James Smythe
  • Footrest
    Patent number: D915790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: James Smythe, Leah Smythe