Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Smith

Lawrence J. 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: 11969537
    Abstract: A medical waste fluid collection cart may include a container assembly and a suction tube having a lumen extending through the suction tube. The suction tube may communicate with the container to deposit waste fluid from a surgical site in the container. The container assembly may include a container, a base forming a bottom of the container, and a lid assembly. The base may include an interior surface defining a draining opening. The interior surface may extend along a ramped path toward the drain opening. The lid assembly may include a lid ring and a lid capable of engaging each other with a twist lock mechanism. The lid ring may engage the container and the lid may cover at least part of a central opening to the container. The container may have a window and a tinting assembly. The container assembly may have a vacuum level detection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dornoch Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry C. Smith, Jeffery J. O'Bryan, Craig B. Schmidt, Lawrence E. Guerra
  • Patent number: 11952386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which p, q, Y1, Y2, R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b, R7 and R8 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of SHP2. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds and compositions in the management of diseases or disorders associated with the aberrant activity of SHP2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Christine Hiu-Tung Chen, Zhuoliang Chen, Michael Dore, Jorge Garcia Fortanet, John William Giraldes, Rajesh Karki, Mitsunori Kato, Matthew J. LaMarche, Lawrence Blas Perez, Martin Sendzik, Troy Douglas Smith, Bakary-Barry Toure, Sarah Williams
  • Publication number: 20240093476
    Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a flush engine having a bowl defining a sump and a trapway extending from the sump. A bowl insert is configured to be located in the bowl and a shroud is configured to be positioned over the flush engine to conceal at least a portion of the flush engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Billy Jack Ahola, Andrew L. Smith, Mark E. Baumgartner, Donald G. Bogenschuetz, Tobin J. Vetting, Lawrence E. Duwell, Peter W. Swart
  • Patent number: 11451028
    Abstract: A conduit nipple grounding bushing to connect between two electrical enclosures or an electrical enclosure and a conduit body, comprising a body having a first portion and a second portion forming a hollow cylindrical interior for the passage of conductors therethrough, the body having a first opening at a first end of the body and a second opening at a second end of the body, the first portion having an outer surface with one or more mounting pads along a circumferential area, each of said one or more mounting pads configured for receipt of a grounding lug, and an end surface dimensioned to contact an electrical box about a knockout hole thereof, and wherein the second portion has exterior threads configured to pass through a knockout hole of an electrical box and dimensioned for receipt of a locknut if the conduit nipple grounding bushing is connected between two electrical boxes or for threaded engagement with a threaded hub of a conduit body if the conduit nipple grounding bushing is connected between an
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: 11437765
    Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector body with a spring clip including a first free end for engaging a side wall of an electrical box upon installation. During insertion of the connector body the first free end engages the knock-out hole perimeter and deforms so as to permit further insertion. An alignment rib also engages the perimeter to improve continuity between the connector assembly and the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: 11143343
    Abstract: An adjustable transition coupler for coupling AC/MC to conduit, having a body with a hollow cylindrical section and an extension member, the cylindrical section having a slot to allow passage of a stop plate. The coupler has an insulator (armor stop) with a hollow bushing at one end for insertion into a cavity of the cylindrical section and a stop plate extending radially outward, the stop plate movable by an adjustment screw between minimum and maximum deflections. The stop plate stops AC/MC from passage into the cylindrical section. The hollow bushing stops the conduit positioned in the hollow cylindrical section from passage into the extension member. The coupler has a strap to secure AC having different outer sheath diameters. Snap tabs on the insulator fit into holes in the body while a rib on the stop plate passes through a notch in the slot to facilitate installation and minimize movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210296869
    Abstract: A conduit nipple grounding bushing to connect between two electrical enclosures or an electrical enclosure and a conduit body, comprising a body having a first portion and a second portion forming a hollow cylindrical interior for the passage of conductors therethrough, the body having a first opening at a first end of the body and a second opening at a second end of the body, the first portion having an outer surface with one or more mounting pads along a circumferential area, each of said one or more mounting pads configured for receipt of a grounding lug, and an end surface dimensioned to contact an electrical box about a knockout hole thereof, and wherein the second portion has exterior threads configured to pass through a knockout hole of an electrical box and dimensioned for receipt of a locknut if the conduit nipple grounding bushing is connected between two electrical boxes or for threaded engagement with a threaded hub of a conduit body if the conduit nipple grounding bushing is connected between an
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Lawrence J. SMITH
  • Patent number: 10892610
    Abstract: An adjustable transition coupler for coupling AC/MC to conduit, the coupler having a body with a hollow cylindrical section and an extension member with a curved section, the cylindrical section having a slot to allow passage of a stop plate. The coupler has an insulator with a hollow bushing at one end for insertion into a cavity of the cylindrical section and a stop plate extending radially outward, the stop plate movable by an adjustment screw between minimum and maximum deflections. The stop plate stops AC/MC from passage into the cylindrical section. The hollow bushing stops the conduit positioned in the hollow cylindrical section from passage into the extension member. The coupler has a strap with a curved section complementary with the curved section of the extension member so as to secure a range of AC having different outer sheath diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200381908
    Abstract: An adjustable transition coupler for coupling AC/MC to conduit, the coupler having a body with a hollow cylindrical section and an extension member with a curved section, the cylindrical section having a slot to allow passage of a stop plate. The coupler has an insulator with a hollow bushing at one end for insertion into a cavity of the cylindrical section and a stop plate extending radially outward, the stop plate movable by an adjustment screw between minimum and maximum deflections. The stop plate stops AC/MC from passage into the cylindrical section. The hollow bushing stops the conduit positioned in the hollow cylindrical section from passage into the extension member. The coupler has a strap with a curved section complementary with the curved section of the extension member so as to secure a range of AC having different outer sheath diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200378534
    Abstract: An adjustable transition coupler for coupling AC/MC to conduit, having a body with a hollow cylindrical section and an extension member, the cylindrical section having a slot to allow passage of a stop plate. The coupler has an insulator (armor stop) with a hollow bushing at one end for insertion into a cavity of the cylindrical section and a stop plate extending radially outward, the stop plate movable by an adjustment screw between minimum and maximum deflections. The stop plate stops AC/MC from passage into the cylindrical section. The hollow bushing stops the conduit positioned in the hollow cylindrical section from passage into the extension member. The coupler has a strap to secure AC having different outer sheath diameters. Snap tabs on the insulator fit into holes in the body while a rib on the stop plate passes through a notch in the slot to facilitate installation and minimize movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Lawrence J. SMITH
  • Patent number: 10784600
    Abstract: A split, locknut grounding bushing has a first metal bushing portion with first and second ends, a top, a bottom with teeth, an exterior surface with a boss for receipt of a lug, and an interior surface with threads; a second metal bushing portion similar to the first bushing portion, first and second insulators respectively connected to the top of the first and second metal bushing portions. The first and second metal bushing portions pivot with respect to each other at one end and can be fastened to each other at the second end. The threads of the first and second bushing portions can thread onto the threads of a conduit or connector passing through a hole in an electrical enclosure so as to engage the teeth on the bottom of the first and second bushing portions with an interior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: 10601189
    Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector body with a spring clip including a first free end for engaging a side wall of an electrical box upon installation. During insertion of the connector body the first free end engages the knock-out hole perimeter and deforms so as to permit further insertion. Once the connector body is fully inserted, the spring clip cooperates with a lug on the connector body to hold the connector assembly onto the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D908096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D923583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D924814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D941781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventors: Randall S. Warner, Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D956522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D958304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D986393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BRIDGEPORT FITTINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: D1000264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith