Patents by Inventor Randall L. Smith

Randall L. 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: 20240156659
    Abstract: An adjustable lift chair having a frame supporting a seat that can be moved from a horizontal position to an upright angular position. The lift chair providing those with physical limitations the ability to move from a seated position to a standing position. The lift chair having a particular use in a bathroom wherein the chair can be used in a shower, bath, or for use as a toilet overlay. A piston device coupled to a battery provides portability, the piston device is operated by a remote controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11622654
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable shower chair that couples to the side wall of a bathtub. The platform for the rotatable shower chair cannot be moved until the platform is uncoupled from the bathtub sidewall. The seat is rotatable, allowing an individual to control rotation by movement of individual's body. A grab rail is placed along one side of the seat platform to facilitate repositioning by the bather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Platinum Health, LLC
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11596564
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bath lift with a rotating seat assembly to assist an individual with decreased mobility in and out of a bathtub. The rotating seat includes an assembly that can be raised or lowered using a DC powered linear actuator. The linear actuator will also move a backrest from an upright position to a reclined position. A controller includes logic to prevent operation should the batteries have insufficient power to raise the seat assembly. Slip resistant padding is comprised of medical-grade, closed cell, molded polyurethane padding that does not absorb water and reduces the risk of skin tears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Platinum Health, LLC
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11484454
    Abstract: Disclosed is a movable bath seat device employing a linear actuator to assist an individual with decreased mobility in and out of a bathtub. The linear actuator employs a direct current motor with limit switches to move the seat between positions. The device permits an individual to take a position on the seat outside the bathtub and, by use of the actuator, move their torso to a position inside the bath tub side walls. The seat can then rotate, allowing an individual to lift their legs into the bathtub at their convenience. In a preferred embodiment, the cushion on the rotating seat assembly is constructed of a slip resistant padding comprised of medical grade, closed cell molded polyurethane padding that does not absorb water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Platinum Health, LLC
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220095849
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable shower chair that couples to the side wall of a bathtub. The platform for the rotatable shower chair cannot be moved until the platform is uncoupled from the bathtub sidewall. The seat is rotatable, allowing an individual to control rotation by movement of individual's body. A grab rail is placed along one side of the seat platform to facilitate repositioning by the bather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210330529
    Abstract: Disclosed is a movable bath seat device employing a linear actuator to assist an individual with decreased mobility in and out of a bathtub. The linear actuator employs a direct current motor with limit switches to move the seat between positions. The device permits an individual to take a position on the seat outside the bathtub and, by use of the actuator, move their torso to a position inside the bath tub side walls. The seat can then rotate, allowing an individual to lift their legs into the bathtub at their convenience. In a preferred embodiment, the cushion on the rotating seat assembly is constructed of a slip resistant padding comprised of medical grade, closed cell molded polyurethane padding that does not absorb water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210186785
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bath lift with a rotating seat assembly to assist an individual with decreased mobility in and out of a bathtub. The rotating seat includes an assembly that can be raised or lowered using a DC powered linear actuator. The linear actuator will also move a backrest from an upright position to a reclined position. A controller includes logic to prevent operation should the batteries have insufficient power to raise the seat assembly. Slip resistant padding is comprised of medical-grade, closed cell, molded polyurethane padding that does not absorb water and reduces the risk of skin tears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: 6264551
    Abstract: A concentric air diffuser for use with climate control systems to direct air to desired locations within the interior of a building and return air to the system includes a perforated plate between a supply inlet and supply vents. The perforated plate assists in balancing air flow out of the vents. Additionally, a baffle plate is located along the portion of the perforated plate below the supply inlet to assist in distributing air throughout the diffuser housing prior to allowing the air to flow through the clear area portion of the perforated plate and out through the vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: 6251007
    Abstract: An air diffuser plenum for use with climate control systems to direct air to desired locations within the interior of a building. An inlet receives air from the climate control system. Within the air diffuser plenum is a cavity which receives the incoming air. The bottom of the housing has a diffuser insert mounted thereon which directs air from the cavity to outlets connected to the sides of the diffuser. The diffuser has a rectangular inlet to cooperate with a transition duct which preferably installed from the roof into a building. The diffuser also has a transition portion directing air from the inlet to a substantially square cross section area prior to directing air out of the vents. A method for making the diffuser is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: 6206778
    Abstract: An air diffuser plenum for use with climate control systems to direct air to desired locations within the interior of a building. An inlet receives air from the climate control system. Within the air diffuser plenum is a cavity which receives the incoming air. The bottom of the housing has a deflector which is formed from the interior sides of a bottom portion of the diffuser. The deflector directs air from the cavity to outlets connected to the sides of the diffuser. Since the deflector is formed from the opposing sides of the bottom portion of the diffuser, there is no need for a separate bottom plate to hold a diffuser insert in place. Additionally, the deflector may extend a distance beyond the side wall intersection to direct air in direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D307182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D316635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D317680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D434488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D434489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D945801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Barry Pachmayr, Randall L. Smith
  • Patent number: D1014164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Platinum Health, LLC
    Inventors: Noel Duquette, Randall L. Smith