Patents by Inventor Andrew James Smith
Andrew James 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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Publication number: 20240131886Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Andrew F. Smith, Lawrence S. Klein, Stephen A. Langenderfer, Martin E. Sotola, Vikas Bahl, Mark H. Rosenblum, Peter James, Dale Dee Rowley, Matthew S. Johannes, Gary Michael Seminara, Jeremy M. Nett, Christopher T. Bate, Michael Patrick Cutter
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Patent number: 11938738Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus can include a syringe body including an electrical interface at a side surface of the syringe body, an interface at an end of the syringe body including an output at a distal surface of the syringe body, a print material particles reservoir located in the syringe body, and a structure to adapt a volume of the print material particles reservoir to move print material particles out of the print material particles reservoir through the output, where in response to the volume adapting structure moving from a first position to a second position, a signal is transmitted by the electrical interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Andrew P. Chick, Kenneth K. Smith, Jiwon Moon, Minul Lee, Matthew James Storey, An Tran, Bennett Alexander Nadeau, Zackary Thomas Hickman
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Patent number: 11933510Abstract: This application relates to a building energy analysis and management system for measurement and verification of building performance. The system can analyze, optimize, manage, maintain, trouble shoot, and/or modify building systems, such as HVAC systems, in connection with the building energy usage. Measurements may be gathered for one or more HVAC units coupled to pressure independent valves, and sent to one or more Surge Panels that pass data to remote analysis servers, which can receive other system or external data. The analysis servers compare measurements to predicted values and can standardize the predicted values to account for external conditions. The comparison can result in difference values used to generate probable causes and optimization recommendations. The system outputs reports or other data display using a graphical user interface that can be adjusted for an anticipated user.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: FlowEnergy, L.L.C.Inventors: Arthur Neal Smith, Joshua Jerome Doerr, Christopher Tillman Reed, Jeffrey Michael Creighton, Christopher John Robson, Andrew James Horn, David Anthony Rogers, Larry Ray Willis, Jr., Billy Joe Melin, Sr., Tamara Jewell Hansen
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Publication number: 20240077951Abstract: An input device includes a control surface for a color correction system. The control surface includes a housing with an upwardly facing control panel. The control panel has a proximal edge which is nearest a user and a distal edge that is furthest from a user in normal use. The control panel includes a plurality of controls. The plurality of controls includes: a plurality of trackballs, wherein each trackball comprises a ball and a control ring, said ball cooperating with at least one encoder to generate a multi-dimensional control signal based on motion of the ball, and said control ring cooperating with at least one encoder to generate a one dimensional control signal based on the rotational motion of the ring, wherein the ball of said trackball is mounted concentrically with said control ring; a plurality of control buttons; and a plurality of knobs coupled to respective rotary encoders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Grant David Petty, Simon Milne Kidd, John Anthony Vanzella, Shannon Howard Smith, Andrew James Godin, Benjamin Hill, Lachlan James Karp
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Patent number: 11774544Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a control system for controlling a projectile, the control system comprising: a plurality of transmitters, wherein each transmitter of the plurality of transmitters is arranged to transmit an electromagnetic wave from a transmission position; a receiver associated with the projectile, the receiver being arranged to receive a plurality of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the plurality of transmitters; a controller associated with the projectile, the controller being arranged to: determine at least one of a position, a velocity or an acceleration of the projectile from transmission positions of the plurality of transmitters and Doppler measurements derived from the received plurality of electromagnetic waves; and generate a control signal for performing an action with the projectile depending on the determined at least one of position, velocity or acceleration of the projectile.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Andrew James Smith, Martin John White, Guiseppe Carlos Sarno
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Publication number: 20230242514Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2. Compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2 may be used in pharmaceutical formulations, and may be used for modulating glucocorticoid receptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Lorna Duffy, Thomas Hornsby, Morgan Jouanneau, Mark Mills, Andrew William Phillips, Andrew James Smith, Hazel Joan Hunt, Peter Hunt
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Publication number: 20220151862Abstract: Video cyclic sexual movement detection and synchronisation apparatus (10) includes a selector (12), an analyser (14) and a output generator (16). In use, the apparatus (10) receives an input signal (18) which comprises a sequence (94) of video frames (20), each frame (20) comprising a plurality of image areas (22). In a selection phase, the selector (12) selects one of the image areas (22) as a subject area (24) and another of the image areas (22) as a reference area 26. In an analysis phase, the analyser (14) analyses a set (28) of the video frames (20) to determine a subject speed parameter (30) which relates to the speed of movement of the subject area (24) relative to the reference area (26). In a synchronisation phase, the output generator (16) generates an output signal (38) which comprises a speed signal (40) which is dependent on the subject speed parameter (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Andrew James SMITH, James David PROCTOR
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Patent number: 11072584Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Otago Innovation LimitedInventors: Ivan Andrew Sammut, Joanne Clare Harrison, Russell James Hewitt, Morgayn Iona Read, Nathan John Stanley, Laura Molly Woods, Jui Thiang Brian Kueh, Morgan Jay-Smith, Robin Andrew James Smith, Gregory Giles, Lesley Larsen, David Rennison, Margaret Anne Brimble, David Samuel Larsen
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Publication number: 20200109115Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Ivan Andrew SAMMUT, Joanne Clare HARRISON, Russell James HEWITT, Morgayn Iona READ, Nathan John STANLEY, Laura Molly WOODS, Jui Thiang Brian KUEH, Morgan JAY-SMITH, Robin Andrew James SMITH, Gregory GILES, Lesley LARSEN, David RENNISON, Margaret Anne BRIMBLE, David Samuel LARSEN
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Patent number: 10494344Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Otago Innovation LimitedInventors: Ivan Andrew Sammut, Joanne Clare Harrison, Russell James Hewitt, Morgayn Iona Read, Nathan John Stanley, Laura Molly Woods, Jui Thiang Brian Kueh, Morgan Jay-Smith, Robin Andrew James Smith, Gregory Giles, Lesley Larsen, David Rennison, Margaret Anne Brimble, David Samuel Larsen
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Publication number: 20190323807Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a control system for controlling a projectile, the control system comprising: a plurality of transmitters, wherein each transmitter of the plurality of transmitters is arranged to transmit an electromagnetic wave from a transmission position; a receiver associated with the projectile, the receiver being arranged to receive a plurality of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the plurality of transmitters; a controller associated with the projectile, the controller being arranged to: determine at least one of a position, a velocity or an acceleration of the projectile from transmission positions of the plurality of transmitters and Doppler measurements derived from the received plurality of electromagnetic waves; and generate a control signal for performing an action with the projectile depending on the determined at least one of position, velocity or acceleration of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: ANDREW JAMES SMITH, MARTIN JOHN WHITE, GUISEPPE CARLOS SARNO
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Publication number: 20190159959Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a stimulator apparatus is configured for providing stimulation to a human or animal body. In some embodiments, the stimulator apparatus includes a control housing; an electrical power source; contact connection; an object sensor within the control housing adapted to detect at least one control feature of proximity, gesture, movement and colour of an object and/or body part within a motion detection distance range of the control housing; and control circuit means adapted to distinguish the control feature or features of the object or body part in order to vary one or more stimulating parameters of the electrical output of the stimulator apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventor: Andrew James Smith
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Publication number: 20190153744Abstract: Tents and canopies are ubiquitous for outdoor recreation and gatherings. Tents and canopies are poorly lit, especially during night time. Camping lights such as lanterns are ineffective for lighting the entire space of a tent or canopy. To address these issues, a lighting apparatus can improve the quality of lighting inside a tent or a canopy by lighting a tent using a plurality of flexible strips having lighting elements thereon and providing a housing enclosing a lighting controller circuit for controlling the lighting elements. The flexible strips are electrically coupled to the lighting controller and extends away from the lighting controller. The housing can be hung inside, near the top center point of the tent or canopy to illuminate not only the area inside the tent or canopy, but also the tent or canopy itself. The lighting apparatus has a unique physical design suited for tents, canopies, and automobiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Evan Curtis Gunny, Brian Joseph Ravitch, Andrew James Smith
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Publication number: 20180346420Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Ivan Andrew SAMMUT, Joanne Clare HARRISON, Russell James HEWITT, Morgayn Iona READ, Nathan John STANLEY, Laura Molly WOODS, Jui Thiang Brian KUEH, Morgan JAY-SMITH, Robin Andrew James SMITH, Gregory GILES, Lesley LARSEN, David RENNISON, Margaret Anne BRIMBLE, David Samuel LARSEN
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Patent number: 10100549Abstract: Tents and canopies are ubiquitous for outdoor recreation and gatherings. Tents and canopies are poorly lit, especially during night time. Camping lights such as lanterns are ineffective for lighting the entire space of a tent or canopy. To address these issues, a lighting apparatus can improve the quality of lighting inside a tent or a canopy by lighting a tent using a plurality of flexible strips having lighting elements thereon and providing a housing enclosing a lighting controller circuit for controlling the lighting elements. The flexible strips are electrically coupled to the lighting controller and extends away from the lighting controller. The housing can be hung inside, near the top center point of the tent or canopy to illuminate not only the area inside the tent or canopy, but also the tent or canopy itself. The lighting apparatus has a unique physical design suited for tents, canopies, and automobiles.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventors: Evan Curtis Gunny, Brian Joseph Ravitch, Andrew James Smith
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Patent number: 9963474Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having Formula (1): A-L-B or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: A is a dicarbonyl sequestering moiety comprising a substituted aryl group or a substituted heteroaryl group; L is an optional linker moiety; and B is a mitochondrial targeting moiety. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and salts, and to the use of such compounds and salts for treating diabetes, preferably hyperglycemic diabetes. A mass spectrometry probe and to a method of labelling a biological molecule 1 for mass spectrometry detection are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Medical Research CouncilInventors: Michael Patrick Murphy, Robin Andrew James Smith, Richard Charles Hartley
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Patent number: 9846318Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling a bias voltage (20) supplied to an optical modulator that comprises a biasable component configurable to be biased by application of the bias voltage (20), the method comprising: providing a target for the modulator output power; applying, to the biasable component, a bias voltage (20) that biases the biasable component so that the output power is within a pre-defined range of the target; monitoring the output power and, if the output power of the modulator is determined to be outside the pre-defined range, varying the value of the bias voltage (20) to bring the output power back within the pre-defined range; and monitoring the optical input to the modulator and, if it has been disabled, maintaining the bias voltage (20) at its current level for a pre-determined length of time that is dependent upon how long the modulator has been operating at quadrature.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: Andrew James Smith, Mohammed Nawaz
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Patent number: 9762325Abstract: An optical signal transmission apparatus (1) for a rotating antenna comprising a plurality of optical modulators (6) arranged for receiving a respective plurality of analog RF signals (5) and for modulating a respective plurality of optical signals therewith to produce a plurality of modulated analog optical signals (8). A plurality of opto-electrical converters (14) each converts a respective modulated analog optical signal (13) into an analog electrical signal. The plurality of optical modulators (6) are rotationally coupled in optical communication with the plurality of opto-electrical converters (14) via an optical rotary joint (10) including a reversion prism.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: David John Aitken, Simon Charles Giles, Robert John Mark Longstone, Mohammed Nawaz, Andrew James Smith, Michael Andrew Scott
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Publication number: 20170182170Abstract: The invention relates to novel NO donors which are targeted to the mitochondria. The NO donor compounds of the invention allow NO to be selectively provided to the mitochondria.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Robin Andrew James SMITH, Michael Patrick MURPHY
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Patent number: D802827Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Andrew James Smith