Patents by Inventor Lance B. Smith

Lance B. 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: 8616491
    Abstract: A paper roll holder formed of a base plate for mounting to a vertical or horizontal surface; two-spaced apart side plates mounted perpendicularly to the base plate; each comprising a slot for mounting a pivoting peg therein and two mounting holes penetrating by a dowel pin; the pivoting peg further comprising a sloped, elongated groove formed in a top surface of the peg to allow the mounting of a torsion spring therein, and a mounting hole in the end with the deep groove, and a dowel pin penetration the two mounting holes in the side plate, the mounting in the pivoting peg and an aperture through a center of the torsion spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Lance B. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120091251
    Abstract: A paper roll holder formed of a base plate for mounting to a vertical surface; two-spaced apart side plates mounted perpendicularly to the base plate; each comprising a slot for mounting a pivoting peg therein and two mounting holes penetrating by a dowel pin; the pivoting peg further comprising a slated, elongated grove formed in a top surface of the peg to allow the mounting of a torsion spring therein, and a mounting hole in the end with the deep grove, and a dowel pin penetration the two mounting holes in the side plate, the mounting in the pivoting peg and an aperture through a center of the torsion spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Lance B. Smith