Patents by Inventor Richard Michael Smith

Richard Michael 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).

  • Patent number: 6169541
    Abstract: A method, computer program product and system are provided for integrating television signals with internet access. A television signal is received and divided into images and universal resource locators (URLs). Checking is performed to identify a filtered image user selection. Responsive to a filtered image user selection not being identified, the image is altered to visually emphasize URLs. Then the visually altered image is rendered for display. Responsive to a filtered image user selection being identified, the filtered image without URLs is rendered for display. The user enters user selected preferences and used selected filtering for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 6151955
    Abstract: A device and method for testing for the recovery of vapor in a system in which a fluid is dispensed into a tank through a nozzle, according to which a vacuum is created to induce the flow of the vapor into the nozzle. The vacuum is measured and a display is provided that indicates whether or not the vacuum attains a predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Dresser Equipment Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Michael Ostrowski, Richard Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 6050143
    Abstract: A fluid flow system and method according to which a fluid flow meter is provided that receives fluid and has an internal member that rotates in response to fluid flow through the meter. A self-contained, battery-operated sensor is disposed adjacent to, but externally of, the meter and functions to sense the rotation of the member. The sensor includes a display device that responds to the sensing of the rotation, and therefore the fluid flow through the meter, and provides a corresponding output signal. Thus, a service technician can be assured of the status of fluid flow through the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 6038929
    Abstract: A system and method for testing the pressure in a fluid system, according to which a member is provided for connecting to the fluid system in a manner to receive fluid from the system. A hydraulic cylinder establishes a fluid pressure and is connected to the member so that the cylinder can establish a predetermined fluid pressure in the system which is measured by a gauge and monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Michael Smith