Patents by Inventor Steven J. Smith

Steven J. 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).

  • Patent number: 4626767
    Abstract: The present invention achieves constant voltage at radio frequencies to drive a constant voltage to constant current converter, by employing a tightly coupled d.c. feedback loop to control the voltage via a transformer to the drain of a FET operated as a Class C amplifier in the saturated mode whereby among other advantages, the amplifier can withstand, without damage, very high VSWRs. Control is affected by a high gain differential amplifier which compares a d.c. voltage derived from the r.f. output of the system against a highly stable d.c. voltage reference. A controller, responding to the output of the differential amplifier causes a first level of voltage to be applied to the drain of the FET when the system is not loaded and causes a second voltage varying between said first level and a higher level when the system is loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Metcal, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Clappier, Steven J. Smith
  • Patent number: 4418731
    Abstract: A log splitter attachment for use with a garden tiller. The log splitter attachment is comprised of a frame portion which is releaseably attached to the roto-tiller drive shaft, a log splitting screw which is releaseably attached to the tiller drive shaft to allow for rotatable movement of said splitting screw in unison with the garden tiller drive shaft, and a log support bar attached to the frame portion and extending outwardly for ground engaging support to provide a log rest support during use, and to stabilize the frame portion and the tiller during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Inventors: Roger M. Smith, Steven J. Smith
  • Patent number: D276754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Inventor: Steven J. Smith