Patents by Inventor Bradley A. Smith

Bradley A. 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).

  • Patent number: 11135911
    Abstract: A heavy haul vehicle has a chassis capable of supporting a load to be transported by the vehicle. A first group of one or more first drive axles and a second group of one or more second drive axles are coupled to the chassis. The vehicle also has a first engine and a second engine. The first engine drives each axle in the first group of drive axles. The second engine drives each axle in the second group drive axles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: REXX INNOVATION PTY LTD
    Inventors: Scott McFarlane, William Keys, Bradley Smith, Graeme Brentson
  • Publication number: 20210293318
    Abstract: A cam follower for a ram of a metal can necker machine is provided. The cam follower has an outer ring and an inner ring coaxially disposed in the outer ring. A plurality of rolling elements is disposed in an annular cavity between the outer ring and the inner ring. The plurality of rolling elements is disposed between a first seal and a second seal. A shaft is received in a bore in the inner ring and is fixed relative thereto about the shaft axis. The outer ring is received in a tire. The tire has a thickness and a crown radius. The composition of the tire includes a metallic material, a plastic material, a non-metallic material, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Pallini, Michael Coppola, Bradley Smith
  • Publication number: 20210231165
    Abstract: A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jarrod McGuire, Travis Gipson, Brian Rowe, JR., Bradley Smith
  • Patent number: 11009063
    Abstract: A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jarrod McGuire, Travis Gipson, Brian Rowe, Jr., Bradley Smith
  • Patent number: 10997106
    Abstract: Described are programmable IO devices installed on a host device and configured to execute instructions that cause the programmable IO device to perform operations to establish a virtual link between another programmable IO device installed on the host device and provide a data plane using the virtual link. These operations comprise: establishing the virtual link with the other programmable IO device installed on the host device, wherein the virtual link provides a communication channel between the programmable IO devices; providing the data plane by establishing, with the other programmable IO device via the virtual link, a data path associated with the data plane; receiving a packet in the data plane destined for the other programmable IO device; and forwarding the packet to the other programmable IO device via the virtual link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: PENSANDO SYTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Bharat Bandaru, Pirabhu Raman, J. Bradley Smith
  • Publication number: 20210103536
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a programmable IO device interface are provided. The apparatus may comprise: a first memory unit having a plurality of programs stored thereon, the plurality of programs are associated with a plurality of actions comprising updating memory based data structure, inserting a DMA command or initiating an event; a second memory unit for receiving and storing a table result, and the table result is provided by a table engine configured to perform packet match operations on (i) a packet header vector contained in a header portion and (ii) data stored in a programmable match table; and circuitry for executing a program selected from the plurality of programs in response to the table result and an address received by the apparatus, and the program is executed until completion and the program is associated with the programmable match table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Brian GALLES, J. Bradley SMITH, Hemant VINCHURE
  • Patent number: 10924584
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and identifying of a series of user requests in media streaming applications. Traditional media streaming requires a set of sequential, stateless user requests for content and do not support cookies or other user identification methods. The present application provides a framework for associating sequences of user media requests falling within a prescribed time window using multiple inputs to download requests for purposes of identifying and reconciling individual downloads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Audios Ventures Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Michael-Hafner Crothers, Alan Bradley Smith
  • Patent number: 10908895
    Abstract: Methods and systems for upgrading an intelligent server adapter (ISA) with reduced downtime that affects performance are provided. The method includes, from a main agent, initiating a backup agent that includes critical functions of the ISA and runs in a tight loop, isolated from other components. The main agent transfers critical duties to the backup agent and shuts down before performing the upgrade. After upgrading itself and other system components, the main agent retrieves the duties from the backup agent, and may terminate the backup agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: PENSANDO SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Barun Amalkumar Halder, Alok Rathore, Neel Patel, James Bradley Smith, David Antony Clear
  • Publication number: 20210016650
    Abstract: A heavy haul vehicle has a chassis capable of supporting a load to be transported by the vehicle. A first group of one or more first drive axles and a second group of one or more second drive axles are coupled to the chassis. The vehicle also has a first engine and a second engine. The first engine drives each axle in the first group of drive axles. The second engine drives each axle in the second group drive axles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Scott MCFARLANE, William KEYS, Bradley SMITH, Graeme BRENTSON
  • Publication number: 20200384398
    Abstract: A gas-liquid separator includes a housing. The housing includes an inlet structured to receive a blowby gas stream from a crankcase. a cleaned air outlet, and a liquid outlet. A cover is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the liquid outlet. The cover includes a baffle disposed over the blowby gas stream flow path from the inlet. The blowby gas stream impacts the baffle and separates liquid and aerosol contained in the blowby gas stream. A flange extends substantially axially downward from a side of the baffle. The flange is tapered substantially axially downward forming an inner surface. The inner surface is structured to route the separated liquid toward the liquid outlet. The inner surface biases separated liquid away from shedding toward the cleaned air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Scheckel, Miao Li, Bradley A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200353396
    Abstract: An attachment and retaining mechanism is described for removably attaching a rotating filter element to a rotating shaft. The rotating filter element includes a filter media that is driven by a drive mechanism that rotates the rotating shaft. The filter element is removably attached to the rotating shaft such that the filter element and filtration system can be periodically replaced and/or serviced. In some arrangements, the drive shaft includes a D-shaped section that interacts with a mating section of the filter element sleeve of the rotating filter element. In other arrangements, the drive shaft includes at least one flat drive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Chirag D. Parikh, Christopher E. Holm, Bradley A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10744438
    Abstract: An attachment and retaining mechanism is described for removably attaching a rotating filter element to a rotating shaft. The rotating filter element includes a filter media that is driven by a drive mechanism that rotates the rotating shaft. The filter element is removably attached to the rotating shaft such that the filter element and filtration system can be periodically replaced and/or serviced. In some arrangements, the drive shaft includes a D-shaped section that interacts with a mating section of the filter element sleeve of the rotating filter element. In other arrangements, the drive shaft includes at least one flat drive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Chirag D. Parikh, Christopher E. Holm, Bradley A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10743561
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and method of making a frozen confectionary product such as ice cream or sorbet in which a confectionary mix is churned in a vessel whilst a liquid gas such as liquid nitrogen is added. Existing churning apparatus moves a stirrer through the ice cream mix in an epicyclical motion. This tends to splash liquid nitrogen so that it evaporates without contributing to the freezing of the ice cream. In the improved mixing method, the stirrer is repeatedly drawn against the inside wall(s) of the vessel. This reduces splashing of the liquid nitrogen. The drawing action also removes build up of frozen confectionary product on both the stirrer and the vessel walls and allows unfrozen confectionary mix to move to the edges of the vessel and be preferentially frozen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Bradley Smith
  • Publication number: 20200201624
    Abstract: Methods and systems for upgrading an intelligent server adapter (ISA) with reduced downtime that affects performance are provided. The method includes, from a main agent, initiating a backup agent that includes critical functions of the ISA and runs in a tight loop, isolated from other components. The main agent transfers critical duties to the backup agent and shuts down before performing the upgrade. After upgrading itself and other system components, the main agent retrieves the duties from the backup agent, and may terminate the backup agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Barun Amalkumar Halder, Alok Rathore, Neel Patel, James Bradley Smith, David Antony Clear
  • Publication number: 20200191198
    Abstract: A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jarrod McGuire, Travis Gipson, Brian Rowe, JR., Bradley Smith
  • Publication number: 20200155059
    Abstract: Systems include a plurality of sensors coupled to a person support apparatus, at least one moisture sensor configured to sense a moisture level between the person and the support surface, and at least one computing device coupled to the plurality of sensors coupled to the person support apparatus and the at least one moisture sensor. The at least one computing device receives data from the plurality of sensors coupled to the person support apparatus and the at least one moisture sensor, obtains data from an electronic medical record associated with the person supported by the person support apparatus, calculates a pressure injury score indicative of a likelihood that the person will develop a pressure injury based on the data from the plurality of sensors, the at least one moisture sensor, and the electronic medical record, and alters a treatment plan for the person based on the calculated pressure injury score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Kayser, Timothy Receveur, Bradley Smith, Barry Brown, Charles Lachenbruch, Lance Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20200158221
    Abstract: A cam follower for a ram of a metal can necker machine is provided. The cam follower has an outer ring and an inner ring coaxially disposed in the outer ring. A plurality of rolling elements is disposed in an annular cavity between the outer ring and the inner ring. The plurality of rolling elements is disposed between a first seal and a second seal. A shaft is received in a bore in the inner ring and is fixed relative thereto about the shaft axis. The outer ring is received in a tire. The tire has a thickness and a crown radius. The composition of the tire includes a metallic material, a plastic material, a non-metallic material, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Pallini, Michael Coppola, Bradley Smith
  • Patent number: 10598219
    Abstract: A bearing and seal arrangement for joints in heavy duty vehicles includes two spherical bearing each having an outer ring surrounding an inner member with lubricious liner disposed therebetween. One of the spherical bearings has a seal receiving area having an axially extending width that is greater than that of the other spherical bearing. The spherical bearings are aligned coaxially with one another. One seal receiving areas has a flexible double lipped annular seal and a scraper seal positioned therein. The scraper seal is positioned axially outward from the flexible double lipped annular seal. The other seal receiving area has a boot seal positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: James Voisine, Bradley Smith, D'Artagnan Clark, Charles Condon, III
  • Patent number: D883127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventor: Bradley Smith
  • Patent number: D910487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Click, Matt Moore, Brent Duffner, Bradley Smith, Derek Cameron