Patents by Inventor Thom A. Smith

Thom A. 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).

  • Injection molding machine having a mixer insert
    Patent number: 6572361
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the installation of a mixer in a hot runner manifold is disclosed. An adapter plate is affixed to the manifold and directs the fluid flow through a mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Gould, Thom Smith, Abdeslam Bouti, Sheldon Alexander, Milton Parsons
  • Hot tip insulator retainer
    Patent number: 6315549
    Abstract: An injection molding nozzle tip thermal insulator includes an apparatus for removably fastening the insulator to a nozzle tip having a receiving detent therein. The apparatus includes a fastening structure that engages the nozzle tip receiving detent and holds the insulator onto the nozzle tip. The fastening structure is movable between a first position where the insulator is fastened to the nozzle tip, and a second position where the insulator is removable from the nozzle tip. Also included are a method of removably attaching the insulator to the nozzle tip, and assembly and removal tools for attaching and removing the insulator from the nozzle tip, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward J. Jenko, Fadi Fikani, Scott W. Molnar, Matthew T. Therrien, Stefan von Buren, Thom A. Smith
  • Adapter apparatus and method for insertion of a mixer in an injection molding machine
    Publication number: 20010026819
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the installation of a mixer in a hot runner manifold is disclosed. An adapter plate is affixed to the manifold and directs the fluid flow through a mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventors: Michael Gould, Thom Smith, Abdeslam Bouti, Sheldon Alexander, Milton Parsons
  • Storage table and planter combination
    Patent number: 5718178
    Abstract: A combination storage table and planter has a tubular body extending upwardly from a base. Received within the tubular body is an open ended spool. A reversible top is adapted to be received upon the tubular member such that in one orientation a table having a substantially flat planar surface is defined, and in another orientation the top has a recess or cavity for receiving soil and plants. The storage compartments are separated for dry and wet storage. Accordingly, a storage unit is provided which may also alternatively function as either a table or a plantar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Inventor: Thom A. Smith