Patents by Inventor Tracy Smith

Tracy 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: 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
  • 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: 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