Patents by Inventor Lloyd K. Smith

Lloyd K. 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: 4339148
    Abstract: A removable frame is detachably connected to a supporting frame by a connection having a plurality of spaced apart vertically extending sleeve-like members mounted on the removable frame. Upwardly projecting members are mounted at the periphery of the supporting frame and telescope into each of the sleeve-like members. A horizontal tubular housing attached to each sleeve-like member carries a locking element which cooperates with its upwardly projecting member to form a positively locked connection between the removable and supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Inventors: Lloyd K. Smith, James P. Ryan