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Richard A. Smith

Examiner (ID: 13367, Phone: (571)272-2251 , Office: P/2855 )

Most Active Art Unit
2859
Art Unit(s)
2859, 2841, 2855, 2856
Total Applications
1717
Issued Applications
1325
Pending Applications
39
Abandoned Applications
356

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 4869550 [patent_doc_number] => 20080196362 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-08-21 [patent_title] => 'Machine For Packaging Articles into Boxes With Variable Arrangement With Respect To The Production Line' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/018325 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 2831 [patent_no_of_claims] => 8 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0196/20080196362.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12018325 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/018325
Machine For Packaging Articles into Boxes With Variable Arrangement With Respect To The Production Line Jan 22, 2008 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 291138 [patent_doc_number] => 07543425 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-06-09 [patent_title] => 'Machine for packaging articles into boxes' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/018314 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 41 [patent_no_of_words] => 6391 [patent_no_of_claims] => 27 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 255 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/543/07543425.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12018314 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/018314
Machine for packaging articles into boxes Jan 22, 2008 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4815746 [patent_doc_number] => 20080223005 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-09-18 [patent_title] => 'VACUUM PACKAGING APPARATUS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/018037 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 5361 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0223/20080223005.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12018037 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/018037
VACUUM PACKAGING APPARATUS Jan 21, 2008 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 4815747 [patent_doc_number] => 20080223006 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-09-18 [patent_title] => 'VACUUM PACKAGING APPARATUS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/018057 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 6911 [patent_no_of_claims] => 23 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0223/20080223006.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12018057 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/018057
VACUUM PACKAGING APPARATUS Jan 21, 2008 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 284351 [patent_doc_number] => 07549275 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-06-23 [patent_title] => 'Machine for filling and closing containers' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/016265 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 15 [patent_no_of_words] => 3666 [patent_no_of_claims] => 12 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 369 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/549/07549275.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12016265 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/016265
Machine for filling and closing containers Jan 17, 2008 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4901541 [patent_doc_number] => 20080110953 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-05-15 [patent_title] => 'INTERCHANGEABLE ADAPTER FOR IN-CAN AND ON-CAN FUEL CELLS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/015227 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 10 [patent_no_of_words] => 6660 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0110/20080110953.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12015227 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/015227
Interchangeable adapter for in-can and on-can fuel cells Jan 15, 2008 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5344894 [patent_doc_number] => 20090000255 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-01-01 [patent_title] => 'Method and apparatus for separating foil layers as well as line for insert welding' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/009119 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 2203 [patent_no_of_claims] => 24 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0000/20090000255.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12009119 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/009119
Method and apparatus for separating foil layers as well as line for insert welding Jan 15, 2008 Issued
Array ( [id] => 119999 [patent_doc_number] => 07708679 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2010-05-04 [patent_title] => 'Folding device for a folding and gluing machine' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/972330 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 3654 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 164 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/708/07708679.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11972330 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/972330
Folding device for a folding and gluing machine Jan 9, 2008 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5577701 [patent_doc_number] => 20090173047 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-07-09 [patent_title] => 'ASEPTIC SPOUTLESS POUCH AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING FOOD PRODUCTS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/970258 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2008-01-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 1896 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0173/20090173047.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11970258 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/970258
Aseptic spoutless pouch and method for packaging food products Jan 6, 2008 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4862063 [patent_doc_number] => 20080141629 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-06-19 [patent_title] => 'Method and Apparatus for Packaging Hot Melt Adhesives Using a Mold and Carrier' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/956600 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-12-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 8121 [patent_no_of_claims] => 47 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0141/20080141629.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11956600 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/956600
Method and Apparatus for Packaging Hot Melt Adhesives Using a Mold and Carrier Dec 13, 2007 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 372066 [patent_doc_number] => 07472524 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-01-06 [patent_title] => 'Method for the application of pressure relief valves' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 12/002185 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-12-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 2821 [patent_no_of_claims] => 3 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 185 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/472/07472524.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 12002185 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
12/002185
Method for the application of pressure relief valves Dec 13, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5577700 [patent_doc_number] => 20090173046 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-07-09 [patent_title] => 'ROLL OF PACKAGING MATERIAL, PACKAGING MACHINE USING THE ROLL OF PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PRODUCT HANDLING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE PACKAGING MACHINE' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/956954 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-12-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 22 [patent_figures_cnt] => 22 [patent_no_of_words] => 14136 [patent_no_of_claims] => 5 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0173/20090173046.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11956954 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/956954
ROLL OF PACKAGING MATERIAL, PACKAGING MACHINE USING THE ROLL OF PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PRODUCT HANDLING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE PACKAGING MACHINE Dec 13, 2007 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 194333 [patent_doc_number] => 07634896 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-12-22 [patent_title] => 'Liner connecting device and liner filling device' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/949926 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-12-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 1523 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 10 [patent_words_short_claim] => 25 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/634/07634896.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11949926 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/949926
Liner connecting device and liner filling device Dec 3, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 1075693 [patent_doc_number] => 07614202 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-11-10 [patent_title] => 'Sealer and interchangeable tooling therefor' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/945690 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-11-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 2067 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 71 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/614/07614202.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11945690 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/945690
Sealer and interchangeable tooling therefor Nov 26, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4503696 [patent_doc_number] => 07908831 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2011-03-22 [patent_title] => 'Stretch wrap rope converter and wrapping system' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/986825 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-11-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 5112 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 260 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/908/07908831.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11986825 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/986825
Stretch wrap rope converter and wrapping system Nov 26, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 138692 [patent_doc_number] => 07690174 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2010-04-06 [patent_title] => 'Compressing and conveying article through shrink packaging machine' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/946030 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-11-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 6421 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 166 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/690/07690174.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11946030 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/946030
Compressing and conveying article through shrink packaging machine Nov 26, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4700799 [patent_doc_number] => 20080060321 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-03-13 [patent_title] => 'Container with gas release feature' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/983599 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-11-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 3400 [patent_no_of_claims] => 8 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0060/20080060321.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11983599 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/983599
Container with gas release feature Nov 11, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 246131 [patent_doc_number] => 07584880 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-09-08 [patent_title] => 'Surgical stapling device' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/981058 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-10-31 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 44 [patent_figures_cnt] => 88 [patent_no_of_words] => 13142 [patent_no_of_claims] => 30 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 122 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/584/07584880.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11981058 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/981058
Surgical stapling device Oct 30, 2007 Issued
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11/928338
Cotton harvester for producing modules which can be automatically identified and oriented Oct 29, 2007 Issued
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11/873612
Device for gripping and transferring articles, in particular boxes Oct 16, 2007 Issued
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