Inventor
Michael Walter Smith
Inventor
Lake Zurich, IL, US
Overview
Patents· 62 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
Y10Tprimary
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification22%
F16BDevices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges20%
B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for9%
E03CDomestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water5%
F16KValves5%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests5%
B23PMetal-working not otherwise provided for3%
F16LPipes3%
B01LChemical or physical laboratory apparatus for general use2%
B62DMotor vehicles2%
PatentTitleYear
10,865,825Structural fastener202010,429,000Magnetic bracket and method201910,336,265Fastener clip over a carrier secured with hooks201910,163,893Apparatus containing circuit-protection devices201810,154,659Fishing rod holding assembly20189,919,674'Tethered fastener apparatus and method'20189,914,408'Fastener clip over a carrier secured with barbs'20189,915,367'Valve assembly having improved rotational feel'20189,874,287Service valve for a valve body20189,816,637'Testing cap for a valve body'20179,657,874'Plumbing fitting adapter'20179,649,993'One step assembly fastener clip'20179,533,718'Continously adaptive fastener clip'20179,499,108'Magnetic fastener clip'20169,476,508'Valve assembly having improved rotational feel'20169,457,734'Continuously adaptive fastener clip'20169,353,890'Magnetic cable fastener'20169,334,971'Universal valve body'2016D0735295'Showerhead'20159,086,155'Valve assembly having improved rotational feel'20158,950,042'Continuously adaptive fastener clip'20158,800,962'Valve assembly having improved connections'20148,627,552'Multicontact adaptive fastener clip'20148,615,852'Magnetic fastener clip'2013D0693887'Game ring'20138,297,305'Valve assembly having an improved flow path'20128,287,034'Magnetic fastener clip'20128,128,145'Tethered fastener apparatus and method'20128,083,450'Removable anchor and fastener'20117,849,567'Spring fastener with highly improved removal to insertion ratio'20107,784,159'Fastener with ergonomic removal to insertion force ratio'20107,749,030'Battery terminal-cable connector'20107,444,721'Four legged fastener clip'20087,428,770'Spring fastener with highly improved removal to insertion ratio'20087,278,189'Spring fastener with side spacer'20077,188,392'Spring fastener with highly improved lever/angle pulling force'20077,178,850'Tethered fastener apparatus and method'20076,899,499'Fastener for connecting miscellaneous articles'20056,868,588'Assemblies comprising fastener with ergonomically balanced removal to insertion ratio'20056,846,125'Assemblies of panels with a sealing spring fastener comprising a closed cavity'20056,726,418'Spring fastener for connecting automotive components and other articles'20046,718,599'Spring fastener with ergonomically balanced removal to insertion force ratio'20046,648,542'Vehicles having parts connected with a sealing spring fastener comprising a closed cavity'20036,580,047'Apparatus for destroying syringe-type needles by electrical current'20036,527,471'Sealing spring fastener with closed cavity'20036,497,011'Vehicle having parts connected with a sealing spring fastener comprising a hermetically closed cavity'20026,409,443'Spring fastener with Y-shaped cut as funnel'20026,399,188'Sintered porous plastic material'20026,381,811'Sealing spring fastener with hermetically closed cavity'20026,379,092'High performance sealing fastener'20026,338,649'Battery cable disconnector'20026,299,399'High pulling force fastener with bowable head'20016,030,558'Sintered porous plastic products and method of making same'20005,869,158'Safety sampler'19995,432,100'Diagnostic system employing a unitary substrate to immobilize microspheres'19955,364,595'Pipette device constructed to prevent contamination by aerosols or overpipetting'19945,262,585'Electronic cymbal system'19935,259,956'Tube liquid dispenser'19935,073,344'Diagnostic system employing a unitary substrate to immobilize microspheres'19914,780,983'Fishing rod storage apparatus'19884,263,706'Method and apparatus for machining dragline assemblies'19814,205,875'Roof vent window'1980Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1991–2000Patents assigned to POREX INT CORP (6)· patent assignee history
1993–1999Based in Fairburn, GA, US· patent location history
2001–2019Based in Lake Zurich, IL, US· patent location history
2002–2019Patents assigned to TERMAX CORP (26)· patent assignee history
2002–2013Based in Rochester, IL, US· patent location history
2007–2019Patents assigned to SMITH MICHAEL WALTER (10)· patent assignee history
2011–2019Patents assigned to DICKINSON DANIEL JAMES (7)· patent assignee history
2012–2018Patents assigned to KOHLER CO (10)· patent assignee history
2012–2018Based in Plymouth, WI, US· patent location history
2016–2020Based in Palatine, IL, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| TERMAX CORP | 26 | 2002–2019 |
| KOHLER CO | 10 | 2012–2018 |
| SMITH MICHAEL WALTERself | 10 | 2007–2019 |
| DICKINSON DANIEL JAMES | 7 | 2011–2019 |
| POREX INT CORP | 6 | 1991–2000 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich, Illinois, US | 27 | 2001–2019 |
| Plymouth, WI, US | 9 | 2012–2018 |
| Palatine, Illinois, US | 8 | 2016–2020 |
| Fairburn, Georgia, US | 4 | 1993–1999 |
| Rochester, Illinois, US | 3 | 2002–2013 |