Patents by Inventor Tracy A. Smith

Tracy 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).

  • Publication number: 20110240704
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized belt mounted fish landing net holster for anglers. The holster includes a belt-mounted base to which a cylindrical sleeve, which holds the handle of a landing net, is mounted in a vertical plane when the holster is worn on the belt of an angler or mounted to other gear such as back packs. The holster keeps the landing net secure, out of the way while fishing or walking and is easily withdrawn for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: WAYNE TRACY SMITH
  • Publication number: 20110067159
    Abstract: Chaps style outerwear worn by fishermen, hunters and others while wearing waders, especially breathable-style fishing waders. Used to protect waders and the person wearing them from damage cause by briars, thorns, fishhooks, general wear-tear and abrasions. Formed of two elongated leg portions covering the legs from the ankle to the hips and made of tear, puncture, cut, and abrasion resistant materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: WAYNE TRACY SMITH
  • Publication number: 20100318431
    Abstract: A method of publishing a work of literature on a network includes transmitting a published portion of the work of literature to a device via the network. The published portion includes an indication that a keyword has been sold to a purchaser for at least one appearance of the keyword in the published portion. The method also includes adding a new installment to the published portion, and updating the published portion to include the indication that the keyword has been sold for at least one appearance of the keyword in the new installment at no additional monetary cost to the purchaser of the keyword.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew Terrance MacMillan, Ryan Tracy Smith
  • Patent number: 7809606
    Abstract: A method of publishing a work of literature includes storing the work of literature on a first computer being coupled to a network, the work of literature containing a plurality of keywords including all unique words in the work of literature; freely transmitting the work of literature to other computers on the network in response to display requests from the other computers; receiving a purchase request for a keyword in the work of literature from a second computer via the network; and updating the work of literature on the first computer to contain an indication that the keyword has been purchased for each appearance of the keyword in the work of literature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew Terrance MacMillan, Ryan Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20100059531
    Abstract: A collapsible storage apparatus for fabrics includes a container movable between a collapsed position and a use position, and a fabric receiving member dimensioned to receive fabric wrapped therearound such that the fabric receiving member and fabric wrapped therearound can be removably stored within the container when the container is in the use position. The container is formed from two opposed side walls, two opposed end walls, and a flexible bottom section attached to bottom edge portions of the side and end walls. The two side walls are configured to fold such that the container has a flat configuration with the folded side walls sandwiched between the end walls when in the collapsed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Tracy A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20100059410
    Abstract: Containers for products, such as folded textile products, include a receptacle for receiving a product and a cover overlying the receptacle and configured to retain a product within the receptacle while allowing a substantial amount of the product to be displayed. The receptacle has a floor, opposing upright end walls and opposing upright side walls attached to the floor that define a rectangular product cavity having a width and length, and an open upper end. The cover has a width that is substantially less than the width of the cavity such that the product in the cavity is exposed. The cover has a width that is less than one half the width of the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Tracy A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090150303
    Abstract: A method of publishing a work of literature includes storing the work of literature on a first computer being coupled to a network, the work of literature containing a plurality of keywords including all unique words in the work of literature; freely transmitting the work of literature to other computers on the network in response to display requests from the other computers; receiving a purchase request for a keyword in the work of literature from a second computer via the network; and updating the work of literature on the first computer to contain an indication that the keyword has been purchased for each appearance of the keyword in the work of literature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Terrance MacMillan, Ryan Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20070065049
    Abstract: A display package for a blanket comprises a bag formed of flexible sheet material, the bag comprising a tubular side wall having a first end and an opposite second end and a bottom wall joined to the first end of the tubular side wall so as to close the first end, the second end of the tubular side wall being open to allow a consumer to feel a blanket contained in the bag. At least one handle is bridged across the open second end to allow the display package to be carried by the handle as well as to hinder removal of the blanket through the open second end. The bag defines an opening proximate the closed first end, a releasable fastening system being arranged at the opening and being selectively engageable to close the opening and disengageable to open the opening for insertion and removal of a blanket therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Starr Alldredge-Howard, Tracy Smith, Brian Munsey
  • Publication number: 20060231720
    Abstract: A display stand for disposable serving ware containers, such as paper or plastic plates, platters, deep dishes or bowls that displays the containers in a vertical position so the face of the container can be readily viewed by the consumer at the point of purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Corporation
    Inventor: Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20060091040
    Abstract: The transfer tool of this invention includes a handle, a substantially rigid rod extending from the handle, and a peg attachment end. The rod should be long enough to hold a plurality of packages to facilitate the quick transfer of a large number of packages from the shipping container to the display peg. The peg attachment end is configured to temporarily abut and align with the end of the display peg extending from the display case. Specially designed shipping containers are used to orient the packages in alignment to facilitate transfer of the packages to the display peg with the transfer tool A system and method of using the transfer tool and shipping container of this invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne Gasior, Tracy Smith, Michael Huggins
  • Publication number: 20050274638
    Abstract: A combination shipping container and dispenser is described herein. A regular slotted container (RSC) is modified to include at least a first and second dispensing feature such that the RSC can dispense product when it is configured in either a horizontal or in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Corporation
    Inventor: Tracy Smith
  • Patent number: 6896131
    Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Springs Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Maribel Bisbal, Derrick L. Anderson, Harvey J. Simon, Tracy A. Smith, Timothy J. Landers
  • Publication number: 20050045499
    Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Maribel Bisbal, Derrick Anderson, Harvey Simon, Tracy Smith, Timothy Landers
  • Publication number: 20050032411
    Abstract: A low profile cable connector includes a mating connector face, and first and second lateral sides extending from said mating connector face. One of the first and second sides comprises a bail latch retainer thereon, and a jack screw latch is located adjacent the other of said first and second sides. The cable exit extends from one of the first and second sides at an angle to the mating connector face. The bail latch retainer comprises a bail latch slot, and the jack screw extends through a top surface of the connector. The connector is defined by first and second backshells joined to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Glen Gutgold, Tracy Smith, Eric Fischer
  • Patent number: 6689028
    Abstract: A medical appliance for assisting in the performance of exercises for regaining lost range of motion in a previously traumatized knee joint of the leg of a patient having a planar leg support with a first end and a second end, the leg support further having a cushion attached on the first end thereof, the cushion surrounding the first end of the planar support and being further adapted for fitment adjacent to and behind the knee joint to support and locate the lower leg for performance of exercises, and an elongate stretcher removably attachable to the to the leg support whereby the patient may apply force to the to the stretcher increasing the range of movement in the previously traumatized knee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20020148742
    Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Springs Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Maribel Bisbal, Derrick L. Anderson, Harvey J. Simon, Tracy A. Smith, Timothy J. Landers
  • Publication number: 20020055425
    Abstract: A medical appliance for assisting in the performance of exercises for regaining lost range of motion in a previously traumatized knee joint of the leg of a patient having a planer leg support with a first end and a second end, the leg support further having a cushion attached on the first end thereof, the cushion surrounding the first end of the planer support and being further adapted for fitment adjacent to and behind the knee joint to support and locate the lower leg for performance of exercises, and an elongate stretcher removably attachable to the to the leg support whereby the patient may apply force to the to the stretcher increasing the range of movement in the previously traumatized knee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: Tracy Smith
  • Publication number: 20010054569
    Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Maribel Bisbal, Derrick L. Anderson, Harvey J. Simon, Tracy A. Smith, Timothy J. Landers
  • Patent number: 6328158
    Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Springs Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Maribel Bisbal, Derrick L. Anderson, Harvey J. Simon, Tracy A. Smith, Timothy J. Landers
  • Patent number: D565982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith