Patents by Inventor Robert J. Smith, Jr.

Robert J. 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).

  • ASPIRATION AND INJECTION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20240091457
    Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous injection of fluid, in some examples these apparatuses may include a manifold, a pair of reciprocating pistons, and an actuation control that may apply both suction (aspiration) and injection of fluid as part of the same actuation. The systems and methods may be configured to simplify the operation of a continuous fluid injection system, including one that aspirated prior, to injection to confirm the absence/presence of blood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. MAYLE, Jr., Erik J. SHAHOIAN, Terrence C. SMITH
  • Locking quick release device
    Patent number: 6948878
    Abstract: The device of the present invention is a locking quick release device for allowing quick and easy release and adjustment to a bicycle seat and/or bicycle wheels, while still allowing the seat and/or wheels to lock to the bike frame when the quick release lever is in the closed position. The device includes a standard plug lock combined with the lever of the quick release device. In the closed position, the lock can be engaged with a key, securely locking the lever closed and the seat and/or the wheels to the bicycle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Grove Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Smith, Jr., Richard L. Smith