Patents by Inventor Norman Allen Smith
Norman Allen 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).
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Patent number: 11744365Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20220386774Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 11419415Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20210244185Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 11013327Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 10851570Abstract: An interlocking hinge is described. The interlocking hinge includes a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member and the second hinge member interlock in a separable engagement.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Austin Hardware And Supply, Inc.Inventor: Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 10758042Abstract: A universal drawer slide is described. The drawer slide includes an outer slide member and an inner slide member that are configured to move between a closed position and an extended position. A lever is pivotally mounted to a front portion of the inner slide member. A cam mounts to the outer side member in at least a first position and a second position. An engaging end of the lever engages with the cam in either the first position or the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: AUSTIN HARDWARE AND SUPPLY, INC.Inventor: Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20200054133Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20200002986Abstract: An interlocking hinge is described. The interlocking hinge includes a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member and the second hinge member interlock in a separable engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventor: Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20190335902Abstract: A universal drawer slide is described. The drawer slide includes an outer slide member and an inner slide member that are configured to move between a closed position and an extended position. A lever is pivotally mounted to a front portion of the inner slide member. A cam mounts to the outer side member in at least a first position and a second position. An engaging end of the lever engages with the cam in either the first position or the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 10455937Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20190231071Abstract: A universal drawer slide is described. The drawer slide includes an outer slide member and an inner slide member that are configured to move between a closed position and an extended position. A lever is pivotally mounted to a front portion of the inner slide member. A cam mounts to the outer side member in at least a first position and a second position. An engaging end of the lever engages with the cam in either the first position or the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventor: Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 10362870Abstract: A universal drawer slide is described. The drawer slide includes an outer slide member and an inner slide member that are configured to move between a closed position and an extended position. A lever is pivotally mounted to a front portion of the inner slide member. A cam mounts to the outer side member in at least a first position and a second position. An engaging end of the lever engages with the cam in either the first position or the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc.Inventor: Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 10337221Abstract: A slam type locking mechanism is described. The locking mechanism allows a storage container with the locking mechanism to be slammed shut in a single motion. The operator may slam the lid or door to the container using a single hand that is only pressing or pushing the lid or door closed. The slam type locking mechanism includes a lock having a lock housing, a handle, and a spring loading mechanism. The handle is rotatably engaged to the spring loading mechanism. The rods are in a rotational engagement with the lock, wherein the rods have an offset that interacts with a striker on the container or lid in a locking relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Austin Hardware And Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20180279781Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: 10004331Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Austin Hardware & Supply Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20170037665Abstract: A slam type locking mechanism is described. The locking mechanism allows a storage container with the locking mechanism to be slammed shut in a single motion. The operator may slam the lid or door to the container using a single hand that is only pressing or pushing the lid or door closed. The slam type locking mechanism includes a lock having a lock housing, a handle, and a spring loading mechanism. The handle is rotatably engaged to the spring loading mechanism. The rods are in a rotational engagement with the lock, wherein the rods have an offset that interacts with a striker on the container or lid in a locking relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: D854907Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Austin Hardware And Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: D854908Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Austin Hardware And Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
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Patent number: D927283Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Austin Hardware And Supply, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith