Patents by Inventor Lorne Smith

Lorne 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: 11338617
    Abstract: A vehicle recovery device (10) comprising a first track (12) formed from a plurality of pivotally connected panels (14) and a second track (13) formed from a plurality of pivotally connected panels (14). The first and second tracks (12, 13) are moveable from a planar configuration, in which the first and second tracks (12, 13) are usable for vehicle recovery, to a folded configuration, in which the first and second tracks (12, 13) are connectable by connectors (22) to form side walls of a receptacle (11) in the shape of a polyhedron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Lorne Smith
  • Publication number: 20220120424
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, there is described a surge immune terminal block assembly consisting of a terminal block comprised of a base housing unit and a surge protection housing unit, such that when the base housing unit and the surge protection housing unit are coupled together, the terminal block provides electrical connectivity and surge protection. Extruding from the body of the surge protection housing unit are polarity protected mechanical plugs that dock into corresponding cut-away portions in the base housing unit. When docked, the mechanical plugs connect with electrical terminations to provide an electrical connection between the electrical connectivity components of the base housing unit and the surge protection components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: William Lorne Smith, Solomon Raju Stanley Chinnam
  • Publication number: 20190241016
    Abstract: A vehicle recovery device (10) comprising a first track (12) formed from a plurality of pivotally connected panels (14) and a second track (13) formed from a plurality of pivotally connected panels (14). The first and second tracks (12, 13) are moveable from a planar configuration, in which the first and second tracks (12, 13) are usable for vehicle recovery, to a folded configuration, in which the first and second tracks (12, 13) are connectable by connectors (22) to form side walls of a receptacle (11) in the shape of a polyhedron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventor: Lorne Smith
  • Publication number: 20060043349
    Abstract: A cable drawn snubbing apparatus includes a first track and a second track in parallel spaced relation. A carriage extends between and engages the first track and the second track. Pipe engaging slips are carried by the carriage. Upper cables extend from the carriage to an upper end of the first track and the second track. Lower cables extend from the carriage to a lower end of the first track and the second track. Upper winches exert a force upon the upper cables to pull the carriage toward the upper end. Lower winches exert a force upon the lower cables to pull the carriage toward the lower end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: Lorne Smith