Patents by Inventor Mike Smith

Mike 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: 11964566
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle including a chassis a body assembly coupled to the chassis, the body assembly defining a refuse compartment, an electric energy system, and an auxiliary power system comprising a reservoir to hold a hydraulic fluid, and a hydraulic pump powered by an electric motor, wherein the hydraulic pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid to power one or more actuators, and wherein at least one of the electric energy system or the auxiliary power system is configured to provide power to a carry can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Rocholl, Derek A. Wente, John T. Kellander, Cody D. Clifton, Vincent Hoover, Zachary L. Klein, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Skylar A. Wachter, Chad Smith, Mike Bolton, Shawn Naglik
  • Publication number: 20240124901
    Abstract: A method of producing bioethanol in a bioethanol system and a control system for a bioethanol system is disclosed, the control system comprising a controller comprising one or more processors and an interface, wherein the one or more processors are configured to obtain a primary amino nitrogen (PAN) measurement; determine an input scheme based on the PAN measurement; and control one or more input devices of the bioethanol system according to the input scheme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Kyle Rothanzl, Patrick E. Williams, Gregory Michael Ames, Scott Dickerson, James Waterman, Laurie Duval, Scott Robert McLaughlin, Nate Parrish, Mike A. Smith
  • Patent number: 11958361
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes an engine, an energy storage system, an accessory drive coupled to the engine and including an air compressor and a first motor, a second motor coupled to an axle, and a clutch positioned between the engine and the second motor. The clutch is spring-biased into engagement with the engine and pneumatically disengaged by an air supply selectively provided thereto based on operation of the air compressor. In an engine mode, (i) the clutch does not receive the air supply such that the engine is coupled to the second motor and (ii) the engine drives (a) the accessory drive and (b) the axle through the second motor. In the electric mode, (i) the first motor drives the air compressor to compress air to facilitate supplying the air supply to the clutch to disengage the clutch and decouple the engine from the second motor and (ii) the second motor drives the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Smith, Dave Marek, Neil Dekarske, Mike Bolton, Ryan Crabtree, Joseph Dehaan, Rachell Harsh, Michael Koenigs, Shawn Naglik, Mitchel Nordahl, Evan Schertz, Mikel Ullman, Jessica Szymanski, Bradon Zeitler, Deepak Shukla, Ed Trinklein, Tim Voight, Mike Yanacek, Matt Mathison, Nader Nasr
  • Patent number: 11927413
    Abstract: A firearm mount, components thereof, and associated methods. The firearm can be configured for use with an AR-15 style firearm or other type of firearm. The firearm mount is adapted to securely hold the firearm assembly in position for cleaning, maintenance, and/or gunsmithing tasks. The firearm mount can include a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock a firearm assembly thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Mike Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20240077282
    Abstract: An anti-cant indicator assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The anti-cant indicator assembly indicates the orientation of a weapon with respect to vertical. The anti-cant indicator assembly includes a mount configured to mount to the weapon, a level including a vial containing a bubble and a pivot connection connecting the level to the mount. The pivot connection is configured to permit movement of the level with respect to the mount about the pivot connection between an operational position in which the bubble can be referenced by the user for indicating orientation of the weapon with respect to vertical, and a stowed position different from the operational position. The pivot connection can include a retainer configured to releasably retain the level in at least one of the operational position or the stowed position. The level can be selectively movable with respect to the mount to calibrate the anti-cant indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Mike Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Anthony Vesich, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Brett Eckelkamp, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20240018772
    Abstract: A joist pocket assembly and a method for manufacturing a joist pocket assembly is described herein. In some embodiments, the joist pocket assembly can include a frame configured to be mounted within a cut-out in a wall. In some embodiments, the joist pocket assembly can include a base of the frame, where the base can be configured to receive a structural member of a joist. In some embodiments, the joist pocket assembly can include a flange extending from a perimeter of the frame, where the flange can cover a gap between the frame and the wall. In some embodiments, the joist pocket assembly can include a first stud coupled to the base of the frame, where the first stud can secure the frame to the wall. In some embodiments, the joist pocket assembly can be placed in a concrete tilt wall or concrete precast wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron Bass, Mike Smith, Scott Pertel, Alex Langerman
  • Publication number: 20240007407
    Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to methods and systems for receiving and transmitting sensor data packets for use in a property management system. Local sensors transmit sensor data packets containing sensor data information relating to an environment via a first communication protocol. A gateway computing system receives the sensor data packets and stores the sensor data packets in a sensor data queue. The sensor data packets are assigned one or more priority labels. One or more sensor data packets are appended into an aggregate sensor data message based upon the priority labels and the message is transmitted via a second communication protocol. A centralized property management computing system receives the aggregate sensor data messages, generates an output indicative of the conditions in the sensed environment, and may execute a property control operation in the sensed environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Mike Smith, Patrick Mause, Mike Murphy
  • Publication number: 20230309523
    Abstract: An apparatus to store a fishing sinker on a fishing rod, having a tube with an open top and an open bottom, said tube having a vertical opening formed from said top to said bottom, a bottom cap with an opening formed therein, said opening configured to match said vertical opening, said bottom cap affixed to said open bottom of said tube, an attachment device to mount said tube to the fishing pole, and, thus, functions to provide a way to keep heavy fishing sinkers secured to the pole when not in use, to prevent personal injury, equipment damage, or boat damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Mike Smith
  • Patent number: 11744801
    Abstract: The disclosure features novel methods of producing nucleic acid lipid nanoparticle (LNP) compositions employing a modifying agent after formation of a precursor nucleic acid lipid nanoparticle, the produced compositions thereof, and methods involving the nucleic acid lipid nanoparticles useful in the delivery of therapeutics and/or prophylactics, such as a nucleic acid, to mammalian cells or organs to, for example, to regulate polypeptide, protein, or gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Schariter, Kimberly Hassett, Mike Smith, Orn Almarsson, Luis Brito
  • Publication number: 20230265630
    Abstract: A modular driving head coupling device includes a first component configured for attachment to a driving equipment apparatus such as a vibratory hammer, and a second component configured for attachment to an installation equipment apparatus such as a sheet piling installation mandrel, including detachable coupling elements for detachable coupling between the first and second components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: CMI LIMITED CO.
    Inventors: Keith PANIK, Steve HARGRAVE, Mike SMITH
  • Publication number: 20230074732
    Abstract: In frictionless shopping environments, there may be a variety of age-restricted products. Shopping areas within the frictionless shopping environment can include one or more smart shelving units that have various restricted areas to house these age-restricted products. These restricted areas can be locking cabinets or other method of preventing any customer from grabbing the products. The frictionless shopping environment can comprise customer tracking and matching to customer data within an enrollment server or other device that can include a verified age associated with a customer that can be utilized to provide access to one or more age restricted products. Verification can occur via scanning of identification cards which can be processed by image processing methods or via a human review. Once verified, the customer can be matched and tracked within a frictionless shopping area and provide automatic access to age-restricted products either by customer location, voice request, or time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Howard, Kurtis Van Horn, Greg Schumacher, Matt Maslin, Cody Tanner, Mike Smith, Bill Leonhardt, Jeff Clarke, Steven Dabic, Richard Do
  • Publication number: 20220386984
    Abstract: A contact sensor for monitoring breathing of a subject, comprising: a microphone housing defining a first acoustic cavity, a MEMS microphone disposed within the first acoustic cavity; a second acoustic cavity separated from the first acoustic cavity by a cavity wall having a front surface and a rear surface, the second acoustic cavity at least partially defined by the front surface of the cavity wall; an acoustic conduit formed between the first acoustic cavity and the second acoustic cavity through the cavity wall; and a pressure relief vent having a first end terminating at the second acoustic cavity and a second end terminating outside of the second acoustic cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Samaneh Sarraf, Adam Ratcliff, Nathan Maina, Mike Smith
  • Publication number: 20220088263
    Abstract: A fan is for improving air quality, such as in an indoor environment. The fan includes a motor and a rotatable hub coupled to the motor. At least one fan blade includes a first end portion coupled to the rotatable hub and a second end portion radially distant from the rotatable hub. At least one ion generator is carried by the second end portion of the at least one fan blade, such as by a winglet associated therewith. A stationary tube passes through the rotatable hub including a conduit for transmitting power. A rotary coupling is also provided for transmitting power from the conduit to the at least one ion generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Jay Fizer, Marc McKinzie, Pete Maley, Mike Smith, Jayme Webb
  • Publication number: 20220062175
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of producing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations and the produced LNP formulations thereof. The present disclosure also provides therapeutic and diagnostic uses related to the produced LNP formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Mike SMITH, Allen HORHOTA, Jason AUER, Brie SKINNER
  • Patent number: D940545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Tanner, Kurtis Van Horn, Mike Smith, David Alstatt, Greg Schumacher, Kevin Howard
  • Patent number: D941121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Tanner, Kurtis Van Horn, Mike Smith, David Alstatt, Greg Schumacher, Kevin Howard
  • Patent number: D941660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Tanner, Kurtis Van Horn, Mike Smith, David Alstatt, Greg Schumacher, Kevin Howard
  • Patent number: D941661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Tanner, Kurtis Van Horn, Mike Smith, David Alstatt, Greg Schumacher, Kevin Howard
  • Patent number: D973471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Tanner, Kurtis Van Horn, Mike Smith, David Alstatt, Greg Schumacher, Kevin Howard
  • Patent number: D1015963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kim, Jackson E. Luttig, Iliya Bridan, Mark Smith, Brian E. Spencer, Mike de Jung