Patents by Inventor Michael S. Smith

Michael S. 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).

  • Powder coating system and method for quick color change
    Publication number: 20020046702
    Abstract: A powder coating system includes a booth and one or more powder-recovery modules that are insertable into an equipment-receiving space of the booth. A color change method includes removing a first powder-recovery module from the equipment-receiving space and positioning a second powder-recovery module in the equipment-receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: James M. Browning, Timothy C. Buyck, James E. Johnson, Michael S. Smith, Michael J. Thies
  • Color change booth
    Publication number: 20020046701
    Abstract: A booth of a powder coating system is designed for quick color changes. The booth includes a bottom wall supported above a floor. An inner space of the booth is defined above the bottom wall and an equipment-receiving space is defined beneath the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an opening providing communication between the inner space and the equipment-receiving space. The booth is adapted to receive a powder-recovery module beneath the bottom wall in the equipment-receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: James M. Browning, Timothy C. Buyck, James E. Johnson, Michael S. Smith, Michael J. Thies
  • High voltage power supply
    Patent number: 5668439
    Abstract: A power supply for transmitting voltage to a device, including a web having a piezoelectric exterior layer for generating a voltage on the surface thereof in response to being deformed. The web is entrained about a roller arrangement to deform the piezoelectric exterior layer. Commutation brushes transfers the voltage generated on the surface of the piezoelectric exterior layer to the device. The roller arrangement in combination with the placement of commutation brushes and neutralization brushes are used to adjust the voltage to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R. Snelling, John S. Facci, Michael J. Levy, Dale R. Mashtare, Michael S. Smith
  • Pipe coupling
    Patent number: 5316352
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for coupling pipe, and installing coupled pipe in a trenchless installation, the pipe being adapted for use as a watermain or the like. Lengths of watermain pipe are provided with a bell at each end, and connecting nipples adapted to be received within opposing bells, to effect a fluid-tight seal. As lengths of watermain are urged into a trenchless tunnel, opposing bell-end faces withstand the force being exerted on the pipe sections, so that damage is avoided and a sealed underground pipe installation is economically and quickly effected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Long endurance high altitude balloon
    Patent number: 5104059
    Abstract: A high altitude, high pressure balloon comprised of a number of gores. The gores are made from a material and have a size, that are the results of an analysis of the anticipated stresses to which the balloon will be subjected. In particular, the gores are made from nylon and have dimensions that have been determined to result in stable creep characteristics. An alternate embodiment of the balloon uses multiple spheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Winzen International, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Rand, Loren G. Seely, Michael S. Smith, Carole Y. Foster, Phyllis J. Gray, Everett J. Shelby, Jr., Thomas M. Lew
  • Pedestal
    Patent number: D441852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Lavatory
    Patent number: D443048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Tub for bathing
    Patent number: D444861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Water closet
    Patent number: D451175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Spout
    Patent number: D462418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Handle
    Patent number: D466987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Spout
    Patent number: D468810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Handle
    Patent number: D471257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Kallista, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Chaise lounge
    Patent number: D390021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Chair
    Patent number: D392471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Seat
    Patent number: D395759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Seat
    Patent number: D404926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Seat
    Patent number: D405274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith
  • Seat
    Patent number: D406469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S Smith
  • Chaise lounge
    Patent number: D408645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: American West Furniture Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S Smith