Patents by Inventor Ralph Smith
Ralph 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: 11981904Abstract: The invention is directed to BAHD acyltransferase enzymes, nucleic acids encoding BAHD acyltransferase enzymes, and inhibitory nucleic acids adapted to inhibit the expression and/or translation of BAHD acyltransferase RNA; expression cassettes, plant cells, and plants that have or encode such nucleic acids and enzymes; and methods of making and using such nucleic acids, enzymes, expression cassettes, cells, and plants.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, The University of British ColumbiaInventors: Steven D. Karlen, Rebecca Anne Smith, John Ralph, Emily Beebe, Craig Bingman, Brian Fox, Shawn Mansfield, Heather Mackay, Hoon Kim, Yaseen Mottiar, Faride Unda
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Publication number: 20240037426Abstract: An Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) system may include a plurality of ADS-B terrestrial stations, with each ADS-B terrestrial station comprising an antenna and wireless circuitry associated therewith defining a station gain pattern. The system may further include a controller including a variational autoencoder (VAE) configured to compress station pattern data from the plurality of ADS-B terrestrial stations, create a normal distribution of the compressed data in a latent space of the VAE, and decompress the compressed station pattern data from the latent space. The controller may also include a processor coupled to the VAE and configured to process the decompressed station pattern data using a probabilistic model selected from among different probabilistic models based upon a game theoretic reward matrix, determine an anomaly from the processed decompressed station pattern data, and generate an alert (e.g., a station specific alert) based upon the determined anomaly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: MARK D. RAHMES, KEVIN L. FOX, GRAN ROE, CHRISTOPHER JASON BERGER, RALPH SMITH, TIMOTHY B. FAULKNER, ROBERT KONCZYNSKI, KEVIN R. NIEWOEHNER
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Publication number: 20230261774Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting anomalies in antenna systems (e.g., air traffic control surveillance systems), include a processor receiving antenna status information. A variational autoencoder receives and optimizes the antenna status information and determines whether it qualifies as an anomaly. Optimized antenna status information is compared to either non-anomalous or anomalous antenna status data in a latent space of the variational autoencoder. The latent space preferably includes an n-D point scatter plot and hidden vector values. The processor optimizes the antenna status information by generating a plurality of probabilistic models of the antenna status information and determining which of the plurality of models is optimal. A game theoretic optimization is applied to the plurality of models, and the best model is used to generate the n-D point scatter plot in latent space. An image gradient sobel edge detector preprocesses the antenna status information prior to optimization.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Mark Rahmes, Jennifer Spicer, Christopher Jason Berger, Ralph Smith, Dustin Ellsworth, Timothy Bruce Faulkner, Shoaib Shaikh
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Patent number: 11541471Abstract: A method for interconnecting multiple components of a head-gimbal assembly with a solder joint, including the steps of positioning a first component adjacent to and at an angle relative to a second component to provide a connection area between the first and second components, dispensing a solder sphere to a capillary tube having tapered walls, wherein the capillary tube is positioned with an exit orifice above the connection area between the first and second components, pressurizing the capillary tube until a predetermined pressure is reached, applying a first laser pulse to the solder sphere to liquefy the solder sphere until it falls from the exit orifice, waiting for a predetermined time period after the liquefied solder sphere has exited the exit orifice of the capillary tube, and applying a second laser pulse to reflow the solder sphere to create the solder joint between the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Aaron Collins, Paul Davidson, Ralph Smith
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Publication number: 20200164453Abstract: A method for interconnecting multiple components of a head-gimbal assembly with a solder joint, including the steps of positioning a first component adjacent to and at an angle relative to a second component to provide a connection area between the first and second components, dispensing a solder sphere to a capillary tube having tapered walls, wherein the capillary tube is positioned with an exit orifice above the connection area between the first and second components, pressurizing the capillary tube until a predetermined pressure is reached, applying a first laser pulse to the solder sphere to liquefy the solder sphere until it falls from the exit orifice, waiting for a predetermined time period after the liquefied solder sphere has exited the exit orifice of the capillary tube, and applying a second laser pulse to reflow the solder sphere to create the solder joint between the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Aaron Collins, Paul Davidson, Ralph Smith
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Patent number: 10663080Abstract: There is provided a liquid level control device (20) for location in a vessel to control the liquid level in the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Inventor: Jason Ralph-Smith
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Patent number: 10556284Abstract: A method for interconnecting multiple components of a head-gimbal assembly with a solder joint, including the steps of positioning a first component adjacent to a second component to provide a connection area between the first and second components, dispensing a solder sphere to a capillary tube comprising tapered walls, wherein the capillary tube is positioned with an exit orifice above the connection area between the first and second components, pressurizing the capillary tube until a predetermined pressure is reached, applying a first laser pulse to the solder sphere to provide a level of thermal energy to liquefy the solder sphere, detecting the movement of the liquefied solder sphere after it has exited the exit orifice of the capillary tube, and applying a second laser pulse to reflow the solder sphere to create the solder joint between the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Aaron Collins, Paul Davidson, Ralph Smith
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Patent number: 10486832Abstract: A method of protecting a monument during manufacturing of a vehicle. The method includes attaching a plurality of brackets to the monument prior to installation in the vehicle, each of the plurality of brackets having corresponding fasteners facing outwardly relative to the monument. The method also includes connecting a blanket to the corresponding fasteners. The method also includes installing the monument in the vehicle, disconnecting the blanket, and removing the plurality of brackets from the monument.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ryan Nelson Marcelo Abelon, Cory M. Hitchcock, Toai Dac Tran, Thomas Ralph Smith, Jr., Jon Burton Shaw
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Patent number: 10449879Abstract: A method and a protective removable cover are presented. The protective removable cover comprises a number of sheets of fabric joined together in a toroidal shape such that an interior of the toroidal shape and an exterior of the toroidal shape have a same surface. The number of sheets of fabric joined together in the toroidal shape is configured to roll over a monument such that the monument is substantially covered.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Nathaniel James Stenberg, Robert James Fisher, Thomas Ralph Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180135774Abstract: There is provided a liquid level control device (20) for location in a vessel to control the liquid level in the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Jason Ralph-Smith
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Publication number: 20170297466Abstract: A method and a protective removable cover are presented. The protective removable cover comprises a number of sheets of fabric joined together in a toroidal shape such that an interior of the toroidal shape and an exterior of the toroidal shape have a same surface. The number of sheets of fabric joined together in the toroidal shape is configured to roll over a monument such that the monument is substantially covered.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Nathaniel James Stenberg, Robert James Fisher, Thomas Ralph Smith, JR.
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Publication number: 20170291725Abstract: A method of protecting a monument during manufacturing of a vehicle. The method includes attaching a plurality of brackets to the monument prior to installation in the vehicle, each of the plurality of brackets having corresponding fasteners facing outwardly relative to the monument. The method also includes connecting a blanket to the corresponding fasteners. The method also includes installing the monument in the vehicle, disconnecting the blanket, and removing the plurality of brackets from the monument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Ryan Nelson Marcelo Abelon, Cory M. Hitchcock, Toai Dac Tran, Thomas Ralph Smith, JR., Jon Burton Shaw
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Publication number: 20170056995Abstract: A method for interconnecting multiple components of a head-gimbal assembly with a solder joint, including the steps of positioning a first component adjacent to a second component to provide a connection area between the first and second components, dispensing a solder sphere to a capillary tube comprising tapered walls, wherein the capillary tube is positioned with an exit orifice above the connection area between the first and second components, pressurizing the capillary tube until a predetermined pressure is reached, applying a first laser pulse to the solder sphere to provide a level of thermal energy to liquefy the solder sphere until it falls from the exit orifice toward the connection area between the first and second components, detecting the movement of the liquefied solder sphere after it has exited the exit orifice of the capillary tube, and applying a second laser pulse to reflow the solder sphere to create the solder joint between the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Aaron Collins, Paul Davidson, Ralph Smith
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Publication number: 20160210881Abstract: A training system in which some parts of an instrument are virtualized while other parts are physical. Typically, those parts that are physical are those whose use requires a minimum level of user technique to obtain optimum results. An example of a physical component is a sample injection syringe. Those parts of an instrument that are virtualized are those whose operations are independent of user technique or for which user technique is largely the same in virtualized or physical forms. Examples of virtualized components may include a start button, a detector or a heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Tyrone Ralph Smith
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Publication number: 20150093735Abstract: A training system in which some parts of an instrument are virtualized while other parts are physical. Typically, those parts that are physical are those whose use requires a minimum level of user technique to obtain optimum results. An example of a physical component is a sample injection syringe. Those parts of an instrument that are virtualized are those whose operations are independent of user technique or for which user technique is largely the same in virtualized or physical forms. Examples of virtualized components may include a start button, a detector or a heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventor: Tyrone Ralph Smith
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Patent number: 8778497Abstract: An underlayment mat for single ply roof membranes which provides the following: insulation, separate the roof membrane from incompatible materials in the substrate, protect the roof membrane from puncture or undue wear from irregular surfaces on the substrate, provide adequate support while being flexible enough to work with the single ply membrane to absorb shock and, or provide a continuous, flat upper surface on which a roof covering is applied. The underlayment member may be woven or unwoven, it may be spun bound or needled punched or constructed by whatever method best achieves the desired physical characteristics herein described at the most economical cost. Further, this mat may be made of the following materials including but not limited to and either individually or combined: Various synthetic fibers, acrylic, rayon, nylon, polyester, foam or foam scraps, and or mineral fibers such as glass, carbon, mineral wool, ceramic, and slag wood fibers.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Ralph Berryman Smith, Donald Otis McCleskey, Norman F. Manning, L. Ralph Smith
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Patent number: 6810235Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting communication network delays. In general, messages from vehicles are time stamped, and then the time stamp is compared to a time that each message is received by a central station. A processor at the central station then determines a time difference between the time stamp and the received time. The time difference is then compared to a predetermined time. If more than a predetermined number of messages is received by the central station exceeding the predetermined time, a notification is sent to an entity, such as personnel at the central station.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Qualcomm, IncorporatedInventors: Ralph Smith, Doug DePoister
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Publication number: 20040176041Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting communication network delays. In general, messages from vehicles are time stamped, and then the time stamp is compared to a time that each message is received by a central station. A processor at the central station then determines a time difference between the time stamp and the received time. The time difference is then compared to a predetermined time. If more than a predetermined number of messages is received by the central station exceeding the predetermined time, a notification is sent to an entity, such as personnel at the central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Ralph Smith, Doug DePoister
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Patent number: D698497Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Catchpromo LLCInventors: Kevin Smith, Ralph Smith, Richard Smith
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Patent number: D1016812Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Christopher Smith, Howie Ho Wai Lau, Jennifer Li, Oluseyi Oluyemisi Babatola, Spencer Ralph Dodge