Patents by Inventor Richard Anthony Smith

Richard Anthony 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEICING AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20240116638
    Abstract: An aircraft includes external structures, and one or more thermal emitters integrated with one or more of the external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to generate heat to deice the one or more external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to receive electrical power from one or more of an auxiliary power unit of the aircraft, a power distribution system of the aircraft, one or more engines of the aircraft, or an external power cart that is separate and distinct from the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Everette Albrecht, Richard John Loftis, Marcus Anthony Belcher, Edwin John Smith, Kristofer Logan Peterson, Collin William Childs, Benjamin David Walker, Jonathan William Udell, Doria Pei, Robert N. Jaeger, Sara Jane Lynn, Mirza Mustafayev, Ignas Sabet-Kazilas, Varun Suri
  • Washer/dryer touch sensitive graphical user interface
    Patent number: 7337634
    Abstract: A control interface for a laundry appliance includes a microcomputer and a reconfigurable display coupled to the microcomputer. The microcomputer is programmed to present at least one input screen on the reconfigurable display for user selection of laundry cycle parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James David Buckroyd, Richard Anthony Smith
  • WASHER/DRYER TOUCH SENSITIVE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20040134238
    Abstract: A control interface for a laundry appliance includes a microcomputer and a reconfigurable display coupled to the microcomputer. The microcomputer is programmed to present at least one input screen on the reconfigurable display for user selection of laundry cycle parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: James David Buckroyd, Richard Anthony Smith
  • Spillage retaining fitment for pallets
    Patent number: 6311628
    Abstract: A fitment for mounting on a pallet to provide a bunded pallet wherein the fitment has a part supportable by the pallet and adapted to receive a load thereon and a retaining wall disposed at least partly to surround the base pall and adapted to retain any spillage there within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Armagard Limited
    Inventors: Richard Anthony Smith, John Husband