Patents by Inventor Zach Smith

Zach 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: 20260314539
    Abstract: A pole saw (e.g., extendable pole saw), components thereof, and associated methods. The pole saw includes a pole and a saw having a blade. The saw is releasably connectable to the pole. The saw and the pole are selectively configurable in a pole use configuration, a pole saw storage configuration, and an independent saw use configuration. In the pole saw use configuration, the saw is connected to the pole and the blade of the saw is arranged for cutting. In the pole saw storage configuration, the saw is connected to the pole and extends alongside the pole. In the independent saw use configuration, the saw is disconnected from the pole and the blade is arranged for cutting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2026
    Publication date: October 15, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Todd Strobel, Michael Lindsay, Zach Smith
  • Publication number: 20250256417
    Abstract: A knife sheath for a knife, components thereof and associated methods. The knife has a blade and a handle. The knife sheath includes a backing comprising a first material. A shell comprises a second material different than the first material. The shell is supported by the backing. The shell and the backing bound a blade compartment sized and shaped to receive the blade of the knife. The shell has a perimeter and includes a peripheral edge margin forming a portion of the perimeter of the shell. A cover comprises a third material different than the second material. The cover is supported by the backing. The cover overlies the peripheral edge margin of the shell. The peripheral edge margin of the shell is disposed between the backing and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Zach Smith, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20250196305
    Abstract: A multi-tool kit or system, components thereof, and associated methods. The multi-tool kit enables enabling a user to assemble a multi-tool with desired tools. The multi-tool kit may include different tool heads, different handles, and/or different removeable tools from which the user can select and assemble into a multi-tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Derek Wright, Michael Cottrell, Zach Smith, Brett Eckelkamp, James Tayon, Jason Nickerson
  • Publication number: 20250108527
    Abstract: A knife system including a blade, a blade support, and a blade tool. The blade includes a cutting edge, a blade connector, and a blade holder opening. The blade support includes a handle and a blade carrier. The blade carrier releasably connects to the blade connector to mount the blade to the blade support. The blade tool includes a blade tool compartment that receives the blade. The blade tool is able to flex the blade to enable the blade carrier to connect to the blade connector to mount the blade to the blade support and to disconnect from the blade connector to separate the blade and the blade support. The blade tool includes a blade holder receivable in the blade holder opening of the blade to prevent the blade from moving with the blade support when the blade carrier is connected to and disconnected from the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Jason Nickerson, Zach Smith
  • Publication number: 20140276100
    Abstract: A system is provided for sensing an analyte in a breath sample. The system includes a breath bag, a cartridge and a base. The breath bag contains the breath sample. The bag includes a mouthpiece fixedly disposed on the breath bag. The cartridge includes an interactant that reacts with the analyte and generates a change in an optical characteristic relative to a reference. The base includes a flow path, a breath bag receiver for detachably receiving and retaining the mouthpiece of the breath bag in fluid communication with the flow path, and a cartridge receiver that detachably receives and retains the cartridge in the base, such that the base engages the cartridge so that the interactant is in fluid communication with the flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Invoy Technologies
    Inventors: Brent Satterfield, Lubna Ahmad, Rhett Martineau, Zach Smith
  • Patent number: 8287794
    Abstract: A conveyor or other transport mechanism is provided to support multiple, sequential builds from a three-dimensional fabrication machine. The conveyor may be heated/cooled, coated, or otherwise treated to assist in adhesion during a build, as well as removal of objects after a build. Each fabricated object may be automatically removed from the conveyor as the conveyor moves in order to restore a buildable surface for fabrication of additional objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: MakerBot Industries
    Inventors: Charles E. Pax, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer, Nathaniel B. Pettis
  • Patent number: 8282380
    Abstract: A conveyor or other transport mechanism is provided to support multiple, sequential builds from a three-dimensional fabrication machine. The conveyor may be heated/cooled, coated, or otherwise treated to assist in adhesion during a build, as well as removal of objects after a build. Each fabricated object may be automatically removed from the conveyor as the conveyor moves in order to restore a buildable surface for fabrication of additional objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: MakerBot Industries
    Inventors: Charles Pax, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer, Nathaniel Pettis
  • Patent number: 8226395
    Abstract: A conveyor or other transport mechanism is provided to support multiple, sequential builds from a three-dimensional fabrication machine. The conveyor may be heated/cooled, coated, or otherwise treated to assist in adhesion during a build, as well as removal of objects after a build. Each fabricated object may be automatically removed from the conveyor as the conveyor moves in order to restore a buildable surface for fabrication of additional objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: MakerBot Industries
    Inventors: Charles E. Pax, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer, Nathaniel B. Pettis
  • Publication number: 20120059503
    Abstract: A conveyor or other transport mechanism is provided to support multiple, sequential builds from a three-dimensional fabrication machine. The conveyor may be heated/cooled, coated, or otherwise treated to assist in adhesion during a build, as well as removal of objects after a build. Each fabricated object may be automatically removed from the conveyor as the conveyor moves in order to restore a buildable surface for fabrication of additional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Pax, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer, Nathaniel Pettis
  • Publication number: 20120059504
    Abstract: A conveyor or other transport mechanism is provided to support multiple, sequential builds from a three-dimensional fabrication machine. The conveyor may be heated/cooled, coated, or otherwise treated to assist in adhesion during a build, as well as removal of objects after a build. Each fabricated object may be automatically removed from the conveyor as the conveyor moves in order to restore a buildable surface for fabrication of additional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Pax, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer, Nathaniel Pettis
  • Publication number: 20120046779
    Abstract: A conveyor or other transport mechanism is provided to support multiple, sequential builds from a three-dimensional fabrication machine. The conveyor may be heated/cooled, coated, or otherwise treated to assist in adhesion during a build, as well as removal of objects after a build. Each fabricated object may be automatically removed from the conveyor as the conveyor moves in order to restore a buildable surface for fabrication of additional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Pax, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer, Nathaniel Pettis
  • Patent number: D1110820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Jason Nickerson, Zach Smith, Matthew Kinamore