Patents by Inventor Robert Stevenson Smith

Robert Stevenson 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).

  • Stapler
    Patent number: 7665645
    Abstract: An anvil for a stapler comprises plural anvil plates supported by the frame of the stapler. At least one of the anvil plates includes a first surface comprising a portion of the anvil surface and a second surface including a relieved portion in which the stapler's clincher is slidable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: TSI Manufacturing LLC
    Inventors: Robert Stevenson Smith, Yu Shi Cheng, Anthony Jairam
  • Electric stapler having two anvil plates and workpiece sensing controller
    Patent number: 7311236
    Abstract: A stapler includes a double plate anvil with a single piece clincher and a pair of paper guides to sense the presence of the workpiece to reduce jamming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: TSI Manufacturing LLC
    Inventors: Robert Stevenson Smith, Yu Shi Cheng, Anthony Jairam