Patents by Inventor Leroy Smith

Leroy 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: 20120301129
    Abstract: A camera mounting apparatus for supporting a camera, having a base member with a front plane and a back plane and a base attached to the front plane of the base member. A pivoting member is connected to the top of the base member about the intersection of a base and a rear member of the pivoting member with a hinge apparatus. An attachment apparatus mounted to the back plane of the base member comprises two rectangular gripping elements for gripping a stanchion-like object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Leroy Smith
  • Publication number: 20050071219
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assigning a survey to a respondent are provided. According to one technique, a set of one or more screening questions are generated and provided to the respondent. Input data is received in response to the respondent answering the set of one or more screening questions. Based on how the respondent answered the set of one or more screening questions, it is determined which survey should be presented to the respondent. According to another aspect, the set of one or more screening questions is generated based on the target participation criteria that is associated with one or more active surveys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Florian Kahlert, Jody Powlette, Leroy Smith
  • Publication number: 20040193479
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automating surveys over a network system causes an interface to be displayed to a particular client of the network system. This interface can be used by the particular client to define a survey. In response to the client interacting with the interface, a sequence of steps is automatically performed. The sequence of steps includes generating a survey based on information received over the network system from the particular client interacting with the interface; fielding the survey to a group of target users on the network system; gathering results of from network users participating in the survey; and providing the particular client, over said network system, with data that reflects the results of the survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Charles B. Hamlin, LeRoy Smith
  • Publication number: 20020128898
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assigning a survey to a respondent are provided. According to one technique, a set of one or more screening questions are generated and provided to the respondent. Input data is received in response to the respondent answering the set of one or more screening questions. Based on how the respondent answered the set of one or more screening questions, it is determined which survey should be presented to the respondent. According to another aspect, the set of one or more screening questions is generated based on the target participation criteria that is associated with one or more active surveys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Leroy Smith, Jody Francis Powlette, Florian Michael Kahlert
  • Patent number: 4386753
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that attaches to either side rail and any rung of an extension ladder and has a receptacle that is free to pivot about the attachment means so as to remain level regardless of ladder inclination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1983
    Assignee: Lo-Rich Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: LeRoy Smith
  • Patent number: 4038698
    Abstract: A one-piece rainsuit having mask removably attached thereto. Exhaled air is directed through the mask to the interior of the rainsuit to warm the interior of the rainsuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Inventor: Leroy Smith
  • Patent number: D294226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventor: LeRoy Smith