Patents by Inventor Larry Smith

Larry 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).

  • Publication number: 20030179167
    Abstract: A display device is described which includes a fluid exchange device mated to the display housing. The fluid exchange device makes a fluid tight seal with the display housing and includes a sealing member which may be perforated by a conduit. The conduit provides for the flow of fluids into and away from a cavity within the display device that is used to contain a display medium. The fluid exchange device provides a fluid tight seal with the housing, and the sealing member reseals itself upon withdrawal of the conduit from the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Omprakash S. Kolluri, Larry A. Smith
  • Patent number: 5999681
    Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditons. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis Grabbe, Terry Arthur Michalske, William Larry Smith
  • Patent number: 5985374
    Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditions. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis Grabbe, Terry Arthur Michalske, William Larry Smith
  • Patent number: 5965271
    Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditions. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis Grabbe, Terry Arthur Michalske, William Larry Smith
  • Patent number: 5902636
    Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditions. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis Grabbe, Terry Arthur Michalske, William Larry Smith
  • Patent number: 5736245
    Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditions. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis Grabbe, Terry Arthur Michalske, William Larry Smith
  • Patent number: 5666720
    Abstract: An apparatus for stuffing a snailed endless new pre-inked ribbon into a ribbon cartridge is provided, said apparatus comprising a cabinet having a top plate mounted thereon, a ribbon stock reel assembly mounted on the top plate for supporting a new pre-inked ribbon supply reel containing a length of new pre-inked ribbon, a ribbon stock reel brake assembly mounted in the cabinet and attached to the ribbon stock reel assembly, an idler with an adjustable collar for providing tension on the new pre-inked ribbon between the new pre-inked ribbon supply reel on the ribbon stock reel assembly and a counting wheel, a counting wheel, a proximity sensor, an electrical motor for pulling the new pre-inked ribbon from the ribbon stock reel assembly past the idler around the counting wheel and stuffing said new pre-inked ribbon into a ribbon cartridge, a universal jig having cartridge securing means for holding the ribbon cartridge to be stuffed mounted on the top plate, a programmed counter, a control panel having a main
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: Larry Smith
  • Patent number: 5451288
    Abstract: Invention discloses a heated die to form long lived aperatures in upper region of plastic wrapped packages; said die featuring improved construction providing focused unidirectional heat flow to avoid package failure leading to product deterioration and package failure and disengagement with display hangers; said heat control effected by micro control of flow of energizing electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Inventors: Larry Smith, Michael J. Horner
  • Patent number: 5217277
    Abstract: A collapsible table is concealed and stored in the hollow chamber of an upholstered seat arm. The table is pivotally connected to the seat arm by a two-segment spar which supports the table in the extended position and is collapsible for returning the table to the stored position in the arm chamber. A handle is easily manipulable by a seat occupant for collapsing the spar and returning the table to its storage position. The outer upholstered panel of the arm carries the male member of a latch for pivotal movement of the panel to permit access to the chamber and extension of the table. The table carries a cup holder which is pivotal between concealed and extended positions and which is automatically returned to its concealed position by engagement with the front post of the arm when the table is returned to its storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: The Berkline Corporation
    Inventors: Glen L. Rasnick, Larry Smith, James Mitchell, Kenneth C. Peacock, Ronald H. Cordover
  • Patent number: D348001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Larry Smith