Patents by Inventor Shane L. Smith

Shane 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).

  • Electrical switches and devices utilizing such switches
    Patent number: 10415812
    Abstract: Electrical switch assemblies are described which include multiple switch bars. Each switch bar provides both physical and electrical separation between adjacent electrical components. Also, described are battery powered devices using the switch assemblies. Examples of devices using the switch assemblies include flashlights and remote control devices. The devices and switch assemblies avoid parasitic battery drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: DEPENDALITE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Pavlik, Shane L. Smith, David A. Pavlik
  • STRAINER, STRAINER SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20190126668
    Abstract: A strainer adapted for releasable engagement with an open top of a can or container is described. The strainer includes an open ring member and a spout integrally formed therewith. Also described is a strainer system using the strainer and a mesh material. Various methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: EZ Strain, LLC
    Inventors: Shane L. Smith, Thomas Shane Springer, David A. Pavlik
  • ELECTRICAL SWITCHES AND DEVICES UTILIZING SUCH SWITCHES
    Publication number: 20180087758
    Abstract: Electrical switch assemblies are described which include multiple switch bars. Each switch bar provides both physical and electrical separation between adjacent electrical components. Also, described are battery powered devices using the switch assemblies. Examples of devices using the switch assemblies include flashlights and remote control devices. The devices and switch assemblies avoid parasitic battery drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Pavlik, Shane L. Smith, David A. Pavlik