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Robert M. Smith
Also filed as: SMITH ROBERT · SMITH ROBERT M · SMITH ROBERT MASTERTON
58 granted patents·10 pending applications·1,870 citations·filing 1973–2022
99Inventor score
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68 records- 0197US5683561AApparatus and method for high throughput sputteringCONNER PERIPHERALS INC·Filed 1995·Granted Nov 4, 1997·425 cites·23 claims
- 0297US4500408AApparatus for and method of controlling sputter coatingVARIAN ASSOCIATES·Filed 1983·Granted Feb 19, 1985·90 cites·58 claims
- 0393US6838163B2Composite facer for wallboardsMILLIKEN & CO·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 4, 2005·72 cites·34 claims
- 0493US4091077AProcess for recovering filler from polymerUS ENERGY·Filed 1977·Granted May 23, 1978·56 cites·5 claims
- 0591USD272087SClinical chemistry analyzerCORNING GLASS WORKS·Filed 1981·Granted Jan 3, 1984·29 cites·1 claims
- 0689US5007766AShaped barrier for erosion control and sediment collectionSYNTHETIC IND INC·Filed 1989·Granted Apr 16, 1991·50 cites·11 claims
- 0788US8088263B1Phased magnetic cathodeSMITH ROBERT M·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 3, 2012·8 cites·39 claims
- 0888US4979955APower assisted prosthetic heart valveSMITH ROBERT M·Filed 1988·Granted Dec 25, 1990·195 cites·15 claims
- 0987US9954126B2Three-dimensional photovoltaic devices including cavity-containing cores and methods of manufactureQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 24, 2018·7 cites·14 claims
- 1087US8025304B2Drive mechanisms for human-powered machinesSMITH ROBERT M·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 27, 2011·33 cites·6 claims
- 1187US7118070B2Composite seal and window assemblySIERRACIN CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 10, 2006·43 cites·25 claims
- 1286US6571833B1Optic cable conduit insert and method of manufactureMILLIKEN & CO·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 3, 2003·52 cites·41 claims
- 1384US9947817B2Three-dimensional photovoltaic devices including non-conductive cores and methods of manufactureQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 17, 2018·5 cites·22 claims
- 1484US9076908B2Three-dimensional metamaterial device with photovoltaic bristlesQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 7, 2015·3 cites·17 claims
- 1584US5814196AApparatus and method for high throughput sputteringCONNER PERIPHERALS INC·Filed 1993·Granted Sep 29, 1998·67 cites·11 claims
- 1683US11912111B1Vehicle cover assemblySMITH ROBERT M·Filed 2022·Granted Feb 27, 2024·1 cites·11 claims
- 1783US5620594AWater management systemMERPRO TORTEK LTD·Filed 1993·Granted Apr 15, 1997·57 cites·20 claims
- 1882US5972184AHeating system for high throughput sputteringSEAGATE TECHNOLOGY·Filed 1993·Granted Oct 26, 1999·62 cites·16 claims
- 1981US9082911B2Three-dimensional metamaterial device with photovoltaic bristlesQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 14, 2015·2 cites·19 claims
- 2081US6156171ASputtering magnetronSEAGATE TECHNOLOGY·Filed 1993·Granted Dec 5, 2000·57 cites·7 claims
- 2179US5683032AAir measuring apparatus and method for paint rotary bell atomizersFORD GLOBAL TECH INC·Filed 1995·Granted Nov 4, 1997·46 cites·14 claims
- 2278US6613376B2Storage stable pan release coating and cleanerPAR WAY GROUP INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 2, 2003·34 cites·10 claims
- 2376US11186231B1Telescoping storage containerSMITH ROBERT M·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 30, 2021·3 cites·20 claims
- 2476US4719544AElectronic jewelrySMITH ROBERT M·Filed 1986·Granted Jan 12, 1988·49 cites·10 claims
- 2575US6353212B1Snow melting attachment for a snow blowerFiled 2001·Granted Mar 5, 2002·21 cites·11 claims
- 2674USD983121SVehicle cover assemblySMITH ROBERT M·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 11, 2023·5 cites·1 claims
- 2774USD280246SHand vacuumROYAL APPLIANCE MFG·Filed 1983·Granted Aug 20, 1985·12 cites·1 claims
- 2872US5249747ASprayable dispensing system for viscous vegetable oils and apparatus thereforPAR WAY GROUP·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 5, 1993·43 cites·50 claims
- 2971US7799455B2Battery separator and method of making sameGILLETTE CO·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 21, 2010·4 cites·15 claims
- 3068US5890661AColliding stream spray dispensing system with a moldable nozzlePAR WAY GROUP·Filed 1996·Granted Apr 6, 1999·24 cites·29 claims
- 3168US3995868APolytetrafluoroethylene lip sealDURIRON CO·Filed 1973·Granted Dec 7, 1976·22 cites·6 claims
- 3267US4990777ARod assembly for multipole mass spectrometersFINNIGAN CORP·Filed 1990·Granted Feb 5, 1991·19 cites·3 claims
- 3366USD318467SCharging and telecommunicating cradle for portable teletransaction computer terminalTELXON CORP·Filed 1988·Granted Jul 23, 1991·11 cites·1 claims
- 3465US6852349B2Storage stable pan release coating and cleanerFiled 2003·Granted Feb 8, 2005·11 cites·11 claims
- 3565US2014261648A1Methods for manufacturing three-dimensional metamaterial devices with photovoltaic bristlesQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 3665US2014261612A1Methods for manufacturing three-dimensional metamaterial devices with photovoltaic bristlesQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 3764US2014264998A1Methods for manufacturing three-dimensional metamaterial devices with photovoltaic bristlesQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 3863US6713103B2Protein free non-tacky egg wash substitutePAR WAY GROUP INC·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 30, 2004·2 cites·18 claims
- 3963US4735817AMethod of casing a food product in the manufacture of individual slices of the productALFA LAVAL CHEESE SYSTEMS·Filed 1986·Granted Apr 5, 1988·29 cites·6 claims
- 4059US4389598ADisco light assemblySMITH ROBERT M·Filed 1981·Granted Jun 21, 1983·16 cites·18 claims
- 4157US7118696B2Method of forming light dispersing fiber and fiber formed therebyMILLIKEN & CO·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 10, 2006·1 cites·3 claims
- 4257US6846562B1Method of forming light dispersing fiber and fiber formed therebyMILLIKEN & CO·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 25, 2005·1 cites·25 claims
- 4357US2016064583A1Three-Dimensional Metamaterial Devices with Photovoltaic BristlesQ1 NANOSYSTEMS CORP·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 4456US4633543AHand vacuum cleanerROYAL APPLIANCE MFG·Filed 1984·Granted Jan 6, 1987·21 cites·2 claims
- 4555US5637278ATreatment deviceMERPRO TORTEK LTD·Filed 1993·Granted Jun 10, 1997·20 cites·19 claims
- 4651US4791699AHand vacuum cleanerROYAL APPLIANCE MFG·Filed 1986·Granted Dec 20, 1988·18 cites·3 claims
- 4751US2010093494A1Method and apparatus for measuring and monitoring torque exerted during pedalling of a bicycle or the like equipmentSMITH ROBERT MASTERTON·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4851US2010119930A1Alkaline cell with improved separatorANGLIN DAVID L·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4949US6086812AInjection molding method and apparatus for forming colliding stream spray dispensing nozzlePAR WAY GROUP INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jul 11, 2000·12 cites·19 claims
- 5048US5324047AThread sealDOWTY SEALS LTD·Filed 1992·Granted Jun 28, 1994·12 cites·18 claims
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