Patents by Inventor Andrew G. Smith
Andrew G. 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).
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Patent number: 11988144Abstract: A method of operating a gas turbine engine including an engine core including a turbine, compressor, combustor to combust a fuel, and core shaft connecting the turbine and compressor; a fan upstream of the engine core; a fan shaft; a gearbox that receives an input from the core shaft and outputs drive to the fan via the fan shaft; a primary oil loop system to supply oil to the gearbox; and a heat exchange system. The method includes controlling the heat exchange system to adjust fuel viscosity to be lower than or equal to 0.58 mm2/s on entry to the combustor at cruise conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plcInventors: Craig W Bemment, Alastair G Hobday, Benjamin J Keeler, Christopher P Madden, Andrea Minelli, Andrew T Smith, Peter Swann, Martin K Yates
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Publication number: 20240103287Abstract: A removable facial interface for a head-mountable device (HMD) is disclosed. In an example, an HMD includes a display; a facial interface frame at least partially surrounding the display; a removable facial interface attached to the facial interface frame; a first attachment mechanism attached to one of the facial interface frame or the removable facial interface; and a second attachment mechanism attached to the other of the facial interface frame or the removable facial interface, the removable facial interface being attached to the facial interface frame by the first attachment mechanism and the second attachment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Erin M. Bosch, Darshan R. Kasar, Timon A. Wright, Nicholas R. Trincia, Jonathan M. Anderson, Liam R. Martinez, Ian A. Guy, Paul X. Wang, Samuel G. Smith, Jeffrey A. Griffis, Andrew Gallaher
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Publication number: 20240093476Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a flush engine having a bowl defining a sump and a trapway extending from the sump. A bowl insert is configured to be located in the bowl and a shroud is configured to be positioned over the flush engine to conceal at least a portion of the flush engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Billy Jack Ahola, Andrew L. Smith, Mark E. Baumgartner, Donald G. Bogenschuetz, Tobin J. Vetting, Lawrence E. Duwell, Peter W. Swart
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Publication number: 20240093287Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for reducing the concentration of extendable free and buried primers relative to amplification product in a sample. The disclosed methods and compositions can be used to reduce or eliminate index hopping in a next generation sequencing (NGS) platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Keith Robison, Douglas G. Smith, Adam J. Meyer, Andrew J. Mitchell, Alex Plocik, Thomas F. Knight
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Publication number: 20240085949Abstract: An apparatus can include a display, a facial interface, and a connector between the display and the facial interface. The facial interface can at least translate or rotate relative to the display via the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Darshan R. Kasar, Samuel G. Smith, Jonathan M. Anderson, Erin M. Bosch, Muhammad F. Hossain, Liam R. Martinez, Andrew Gallaher, Ian A. Guy, Brian Baillargeon, Keith W. Kirkwood, Timothy J. Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20240083853Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are HSD17B13 inhibitors, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with HSD17B13 activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Steven P. Govek, Andiliy G. Lai, Andrew R. Hudson, Nicholas D. Smith, Karensa L. Fasanya
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Patent number: 8444742Abstract: A concentrated aqueous fertilizer which is readily water-soluble and a method of applying the solubilized dilute fertilizer to crops to enhance crop production are described. The dry fertilizer contains a contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds, as well as a mixture of plant growth stimulators including at least one of each of growth promoters, vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates/polysaccharides, and adjuvants.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Miller Chemical & Fertilizer CorporationInventors: Andrew G Smith, Charles H Svec, Michael D Fiery
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Patent number: 8221644Abstract: Methods are provided which minimize loss of an anti-icing/de-icing composition from a surface. This is accomplished by adhering the anti-icing/de-icing composition to a surface using a film-forming polymeric composition. Methods are also provided for preventing snow accumulation and/or ice formation on a surface, delaying ice and/or snow formation on a surface, extending the life of an anti-icing/de-icing composition on a surface, surface anti-icing, and surface de-icing. These methods include the application of a film-forming polymeric composition and the anti-icing/de-icing composition to the surface. Desirably, the anti-icing/de-icing composition is a reagent which reduces the freezing point of water.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Miller Chemical & Fertilizer CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Smith, Charles H. Svec, Gary C. Wakefield
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Publication number: 20120103041Abstract: A concentrated aqueous fertilizer which is readily water-soluble and a method of applying the solubilized dilute fertilizer to crops to enhance crop production are described. The dry fertilizer contains a contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds, as well as a mixture of plant growth stimulators including at least one of each of growth promoters, vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates/polysaccharides, and adjuvants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Miller Chemical & Fertilizer CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Smith, Charles H. Svec, Michael D. Fiery
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Publication number: 20120018668Abstract: Methods are provided which minimize loss of an anti-icing/de-icing composition from a surface. This is accomplished by adhering the anti-icing/de-icing composition to a surface using a film-forming polymeric composition. Methods are also provided for preventing snow accumulation and/or ice formation on a surface, delaying ice and/or snow formation on a surface, extending the life of an anti-icing/de-icing composition on a surface, surface anti-icing, and surface de-icing. These methods include the application of a film-forming polymeric composition and the anti-icing/de-icing composition to the surface. Desirably, the anti-icing/de-icing composition is a reagent which reduces the freezing point of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Miller Chemical & Fertilizer CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Smith, Charles H. Svec, Gary C. Wakefield
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Patent number: 6140918Abstract: A light bar for mounting on an emergency vehicle to provide warning light signals. An elongate body portion has an elongate axis, the elongate body portion adapted to be mounted on the emergency vehicle so that the elongate axis traverses an axis coaxial with the direction of the travel of the emergency vehicle. At least three vertically spaced lighting layers are provided, each layer having at least one emergency light source, the emergency light sources on each layer cooperating to provide a transient high intensity warning light signal 360.degree. around the light bar. At least four linear rows of emergency light sources as viewed from the top of the light bar are also provided, the rows being substantially parallel to the elongate axis, each row having at least two emergency light sources, at least one row located in each of the layers and at least one layer having at least two rows, the emergency light sources in each row cooperate to provide a transient high intensity warning signal 360.degree.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Timothy M. Green, John H. Loudenslager, Andrew G. Smith, Edward F. Ryan
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Patent number: 6081191Abstract: A light bar for mounting on an emergency vehicle to provide warning light signals. An elongate body portion has an elongate axis, the elongate body portion adapted to be mounted on the emergency vehicle so that the elongate axis traverses an axis coaxial with the direction of the travel of the emergency vehicle. At least three vertically spaced lighting layers are provided, each layer having at least one emergency light source, the emergency light sources on each layer cooperating to provide a transient high intensity warning light signal 360.degree. around the light bar. At least four linear rows of emergency light sources as viewed from the top of the light bar are also provided, the rows being substantially parallel to the elongate axis, each row having at least two emergency light sources, at least one row located in each of the layers and at least one layer having at least two rows, the emergency light sources in each row cooperate to provide a transient high intensity warning signal 360.degree.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Timothy M. Green, John H. Loudenslager, Andrew G. Smith, Edward F. Ryan
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Patent number: 5857759Abstract: An emergency vehicle signal light adapted to be mounted on an emergency vehicle. A light source emits visible light for illuminating a reflector. A light pipe having one end associated with the light source has its second end associated with a diverter for diverting substantially all light transmitted by the light pipe toward the reflector. The reflector is adapted to reflect the diverted light transmitted by the light pipe for observance by an observer remote from the emergency vehicle. A motion driver may be provided for rotating or oscillating the reflector about the diverter. As a result, an observer is adapted to observe discrete flashes of light resulting from flashing, rotation or oscillation, each flash corresponding to diverted reflected light forming a beam. For oscillating or rotating modules, the beam traverses across the position of the observer in response to the rotational or oscillatory motion. Alternatively, such modules may be used as part of a light bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Latta, Andrew G. Smith, Robert E. Kreutzer, Timothy M. Green, Bernard L. DiFelice
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Patent number: 5452188Abstract: A light bar comprises a plurality of modules and a control circuit including a power supply for selectively energizing each of the modules. Each module includes a strobe lamp having an anode and a cathode for energizing the strobe lamp and having a trigger for firing the strobe lamp, a reflector positioned adjacent the strobe lamp to reflect light emitted by the strobe lamp and a circuit including a capacitor connected to the anode and the cathode for energizing the strobe lamp. The circuit of the module connects the capacitor and the trigger to the control circuit. An incandescent lamp or a high intensity discharge lamp may be used separately or in combination with the strobe. Multicolor operation or the use of LCD panels as filters or reflectors is also contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1992Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Inventors: Timothy M. Green, Paul A. Bennett, Paul L. Stein, William F. Gavenda, Andrew G. Smith
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Patent number: 5319530Abstract: A hood for mounting a unidirectional lamp adjacent a window, such as a windshield, of an emergency vehicle and within a passenger compartment of the vehicle for directing light through the window. The lamp includes a housing having a forward portion defining an opening therein, a light source within the housing, and a lamp lens adjacent the forward portion of the housing and covering at least a portion of the opening for directing light from the light source through the opening. The hood comprising a hood body mountable adjacent the window having a rearward end defining a first open port dimensioned for receiving the forward portion of the housing, a forward end defining a second port opposite the first port, and a light pathway between the first and second ports for transmission of a beam of light from the light source through the body. A hood lens is within the body for optically altering the beam of light transmitted along the light pathway.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1993Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Public Safety Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Steven A. Rose, Andrew G. Smith
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Patent number: D347704Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Public Safety Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Thompson, Andrew G. Smith, Robert E. Kreutzer, Steven A. Rose
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Patent number: D360845Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1994Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: Public Safety Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Andrew G. Smith, John H. Loudenslager
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Patent number: D412678Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Andrew G. Smith, John H. Loudenslager, Roger L. Miller, William R. Dorr
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Patent number: D424728Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Timothy M. Green, Andrew G. Smith, John H. Loudenslager
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Patent number: D427537Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Timothy M. Green, Andrew G. Smith, Edward F. Ryan, John H. Loudenslager