Patents by Inventor Theodore C. Smith

Theodore C. 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).

  • Fruit tray pigmented with carbon black
    Publication number: 20020081403
    Abstract: A molded pulp fruit tray. The molded pulp fruit tray contains carbon black pigment and is substantially uniformly black in color due to the presence of the pigment. The carbon black pigment may be added to a molded pulp furnish as an aqueous dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Applicant: Keyes Fibre Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore C. Smith, David J. Farenden, David W. Reed
  • Speed limiting device for utility vehicles
    Patent number: 5725068
    Abstract: A speed limiting device for a vehicle equipped with a deployable utility device such as a bunker rake. An adjustable mechanical linkage connects a limiting mechanism to the deployable utility device such that when the utility device is deployed, the limiting mechanism is positioned to stop rotation of a pivoting member which controls the output of the power source, such as a hydrostatic drive. The adjustable linkage provides adjustment of the stop position and, therefore, the maximum speed of the vehicle when the utility device is deployed. When the utility device is in the non-deployed position, the limiting mechanism is positioned such that it does not inhibit the motion of the pivoting member, and the vehicle can be operated over its entire speed range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Smithco, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Smith, Jr., Carl Keith