Patents by Inventor Raymond Smith, Jr.

Raymond Smith, Jr. 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).

  • Can graphics concealment through pigmented overvarnish
    Patent number: 11312171
    Abstract: Overvarnished aluminum cans which are not usable because of label graphic errors or other reasons are conditioned for reuse by first treating the existing overvarnish to accept an opaque new layer of overvarnish. The opening of the can is engaged with a plug having a pin communicating with a pressurized gas supporting the can on a wheel to supply gas pressure according to the rotational position of the pin. The overvarnished can is pressurized to allow printing an opaque new layer of overvarnish on to the can over the existing overvarnish. The treated can is visually inspected and the internal coating resprayed, and the opaque overvarnish and the internal coating are cured in a final curing oven, the can being then ready for printing of new graphics or sold as a brite, silver or blank can where other graphics can be applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Richard Raymond Smith, Jr.
  • Vehicle and equipment transport vehicle
    Patent number: 7503742
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle. The invention is further directed to an improved locking post or post assembly for use with the specialized truck bed of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Up-N-Atom, LLC
    Inventor: Raymond Smith, Jr.
  • Truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery
    Patent number: 7063494
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle. The invention is further directed to an improved locking post or post assembly for use with the specialized truck bed of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Up-N-Atom, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Smith, Jr.