Patents by Inventor Rodney Bud Smith

Rodney Bud 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).

  • Screw retention mechanism for screw drivers
    Patent number: 9375830
    Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to a screw and screw driver which provides for a screw that is held in position on the driver for use in a variety of applications including surgery, auto mechanics, carpentry or any field where a screw driver instrument could be used. After the screw is driven into place, the driver is easily released and removed from the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: SpineSmith Partners, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard J. Kana, Rodney Bud Smith
  • SCREW RETENTION MECHANISM FOR SCREW DRIVERS
    Publication number: 20140260833
    Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to to a screw and screw driver which provides for a screw that is held in position on the driver for use in a variety of applications including surgery, auto mechanics, carpentry or any field where a screw driver instrument could be used. After the screw is driven into place, the driver is easily released and removed from the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SpineSmith Partners, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard J. Kana, Rodney Bud Smith