Patents by Inventor Ronnie L. Smith

Ronnie L. 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).

  • Rotary noise attenuator
    Patent number: 5400825
    Abstract: A rotary valve noise attenuator with a rotary ball control element and a noise attenuator member mounted in the ball having multiple, elongated, substantially enclosed channels formed across the valve opening to split the flow stream into several smaller flow streams. The channel walls are perforated so each smaller flow stream is further dispersed and diffused into many minute flow streams after entering the channel. A noise attenuator constructed of several corrugated sections fixed crest to crest to form several diamond shaped channels across the valve opening each having four side walls with holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Fisher Controls International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Gethmann, Allen C. Fagerlund, Charles R. Kuhlman, Ronnie L. Smith, Alan D. Thomas, Larry J. Weber
  • Rotary noise attenuator
    Patent number: 5332004
    Abstract: A rotary valve noise attenuator with a rotary ball control element and a noise attenuator member mounted in the ball having multiple, elongated, substantially enclosed channels formed across the valve opening to split the flow stream into several smaller flow streams. The channel walls are perforated so each smaller flow stream is further dispersed and diffused into many minute flow streams after entering the channel. A noise attenuator constructed of several corrugated sections fixed crest to crest to form several diamond shaped channels across the valve opening each having four side walls with holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: Fisher Controls International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Gethmann, Allen C. Fagerlund, Charles R. Kuhlman, Ronnie L. Smith, Alan D. Thomas, Larry J. Weber
  • Fishing line spool holder
    Patent number: 5322236
    Abstract: A holder attached to a base member comprises an upright post and a multiplicity of rod extensions orthogonally supported on the post. A different spool of fishing line is mounted for rotation on each rod extension. Adjustable tensioning means are provided on each rod extension engaging a corresponding spool to vary the tension in the fishing line as the spool is rotated on each rod extension thereby permitting selection of the tension of the fishing line as it is wound from the spool to a fishing reel. Attachment means are provided for rendering the base member stationary on a flat supporting surface. In addition, the base member includes means for applying fish scent to the line as it is withdrawn from a selected spool, and cutting means for severing the fishing line after it is wound from each spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Ronnie L. Smith
  • Rotary noise attenuator
    Patent number: 5193583
    Abstract: A rotary valve noise attenuator with a rotary ball control element and a noise attenuator member mounted in the ball having multiple, elongated, substantially enclosed channels formed across the valve opening to split the flow stream into several smaller flow streams. The channel walls are perforated so each smaller flow stream is further dispersed and diffused into many minute flow streams after entering the channel. A noise attenuator constructed of several corrugated sections fixed crest to crest to form several diamond shaped channels across the valve opening each having four side walls with holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: Fisher Controls International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Gethmann, Allen C. Fagerlund, Charles R. Kuhlman, Ronnie L. Smith, Alan D. Thomas, Larry J. Weber