Patents by Inventor Jimmy L. Smith

Jimmy L. 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).

  • Hinged closure attachment for insulated beverage can container
    Patent number: 4872577
    Abstract: The disclosed closure attachment comprises a band for tightly encircling the upper marginal edge of a beverage can container of the foam-insulated type, and the band carries an insulated hinged lid mounted on the band for selective positioning between open and closed modes. The hinge includes a spring for biasing the lid to closed position. The band is adjustable as to diametrical size so as to be adapted to containers of different diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Inventor: Jimmy L. Smith