Patents by Inventor Aaron Smith

Aaron 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).

  • Light based computing apparatus
    Patent number: 9939711
    Abstract: A computing apparatus has a logic unit configured to perform an arithmetic operation by relating light beams, each having a respective light amplitude, to obtain a light-based result of the operation, and to evaluate the light-based result to output a corresponding numeric result. The logic unit uses variables values, each corresponding to a respective distinct light amplitude, the variable values thereby corresponding to a plurality of distinct light amplitudes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: OPEN PORTAL ENTERPRISES (OPE)
    Inventors: Marcus Aaron Smith, Joshua Norman Smith, Robert Chad McCollum
  • HYDRAULIC RADIAL PISTON DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180073492
    Abstract: A hydraulic radial piston device includes a housing, a pintle having a pintle shaft, a rotor mounted on the pintle shaft and defining a plurality of cylinders, and a plurality of pistons displaceable in the cylinders. The radial piston device further includes a piston ring that provides an interface for the pistons. The radial piston device includes various configurations for improving the performance and efficiency of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron Smith, Sushant Subhash Bawadhankar, Aaron Matthew Davis, Jeffrey David Skinner, Kendrick Michael Gibson, Mark Alan Long, Nicholas John Hansen, Kendall Otis Lee
  • SUBSTITUTED 3-AZABICYCLO[3.1.0]HEXANES AS KETOHEXOKINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20180037575
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes as ketohexokinase inhibitors, processes to make said compounds, and methods comprising administering said compounds to a mammal in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Dowling, Dilinie Fernando, Kentaro Futatsugi, Kim Huard, Thomas Victor Magee, Brian Raymer, Andre Shavnya, Aaron Smith, Benjamin Thuma, Andy Tsai, Meihua Tu
  • Substituted 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes as ketohexokinase inhibitors
    Patent number: 9809579
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes as ketohexokinase inhibitors, processes to make said compounds, and methods comprising administering said compounds to a mammal in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Dowling, Dilinie Fernando, Kentaro Futatsugi, Kim Huard, Thomas Victor Magee, Brian Raymer, Andre Shavnya, Aaron Smith, Benjamin Thuma, Andy Tsai, Meihua Tu
  • PATIENT CONDITION IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20170308981
    Abstract: In one embodiment, computer implemented method identifies a risk of developing a condition for a particular patient. First, an initial variable set is developed by utilizing one or more patient databases. Second, an enhanced model predictive of a selected condition is created using machine learning. With the enhanced model developed, patient features vectors are created from a patient health information database for the initial variable set. The enhanced model is applied to these patient feature vectors to predict development of the condition. Patients predicted to have the condition can be enrolled in an appropriate intervention program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicants: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
    Inventors: Narges Sharif Razavian, Saul Blecker, Ann Marie Schmidt, Aaron Smith-McLallen, Somesh Nigam, David Sontag
  • Incorporating a spatial array into one or more programmable processor cores
    Patent number: 9792252
    Abstract: Functional units disposed in one or more processor cores are communicatively coupled using both a shared bypass network and a switched network. The shared bypass network enables the functional units to be operated conventionally for general processing while the switched network enables specialized processing in which the functional units are configured as a spatial array. In the spatial array configuration, operands produced by one functional unit can only be sent to a subset of functional units to which dependent instructions have been mapped a priori. The functional units may be dynamically reconfigured at runtime to toggle between operating in the general configuration and operating as the spatial array. Information to control the toggling between operating configurations may be provided in instructions received by the functional units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Burger, Aaron Smith, Milovan Duric
  • Biometric Aware Object Detection and Tracking
    Publication number: 20170270356
    Abstract: The technology disclosed can provide methods and systems for identifying users while capturing motion and/or determining the path of a portion of the user with one or more optical, acoustic or vibrational sensors. Implementations can enable use of security aware devices, e.g., automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers and banking machines, other secure vending or service machines, security screening apparatus, secure terminals, airplanes, automobiles and so forth that comprise sensors and processors employing optical, audio or vibrational detection mechanisms suitable for providing gesture detection, personal identification, user recognition, authorization of control inputs, and other machine control and/or machine communications applications. A virtual experience can be provided to the user in some implementations by the addition of haptic, audio and/or other sensory information projectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Leap Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Maxwell SILLS, Aaron SMITH, David S. HOLZ, Hongyuan (Jimmy) He
  • BIARYL AMIDE COMPOUNDS AS KINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20170260207
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) as described herein, and salts thereof, and therapeutic uses of these compounds for treatment of disorders associated with Raf kinase activity. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds and a therapeutic co-agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Robert John AVERSA, Paul Andrew BARSANTI, Matthew T. BURGER, Michael Patrick DILLON, Alan DIPESA, Cheng HU, Yan LOU, Gisele A. NISHIGUCHI, Yue PAN, Valery Rostislavovich POLYAKOV, Savithri RAMURTHY, Alice C. RICO, Lina Quattrocchio SETTI, Aaron SMITH, Sharadha SUBRAMANIAN, Benjamin R. TAFT, Huw Roland TANNER, Lifeng WAN, Naeem YUSUFF
  • Bulk allocation of instruction blocks to a processor instruction window
    Patent number: 9720693
    Abstract: A processor core in an instruction block-based microarchitecture includes a control unit that allocates instructions into an instruction window in bulk by fetching blocks of instructions and associated resources including control bits and operands at once. Such bulk allocation supports increased efficiency in processor core operations by enabling consistent management and policy implementation across all the instructions in the block during execution. For example, when an instruction block branches back on itself, it may be reused in a refresh process rather than being re-fetched from the instruction cache. As all of the resources for that instruction block are in one place, the instructions can remain in place and only valid bits need to be cleared. Bulk allocation also facilitates operand sharing by instructions in a block and explicit messaging among instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Burger, Aaron Smith, Jan Gray
  • Biaryl amide compounds as kinase inhibitors
    Patent number: 9694016
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) as described herein, and salts thereof, and therapeutic uses of these compounds for treatment of disorders associated with Raf kinase activity. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds and a therapeutic co-agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Robert John Aversa, Paul Andrew Barsanti, Matthew Burger, Michael Patrick Dillon, Alan Dipesa, Cheng Hu, Yan Lou, Gisele Nishiguchi, Yue Pan, Valery Polyakov, Savithri Ramurthy, Alice Rico, Lina Setti, Aaron Smith, Sharadha Subramanian, Benjamin Taft, Huw Tanner, Lifeng Wan, Naeem Yusuff
  • SUBSTITUTED 3-AZABICYCLO[3.1.0]HEXANES AS KETOHEXOKINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20170183328
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes as ketohexokinase inhibitors, processes to make said compounds, and methods comprising administering said compounds to a mammal in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Dowling, Dilinie Fernando, Kentaro Futatsugi, Kim Huard, Thomas Victor Magee, Brian Raymer, Andre Shavnya, Aaron Smith, Benjamin Thuma, Andy Tsai, Meihua Tu
  • Biometric aware object detection and tracking
    Patent number: 9679197
    Abstract: The technology disclosed can provide methods and systems for identifying users while capturing motion and/or determining the path of a portion of the user with one or more optical, acoustic or vibrational sensors. Implementations can enable use of security aware devices, e.g., automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers and banking machines, other secure vending or service machines, security screening apparatus, secure terminals, airplanes, automobiles and so forth that comprise sensors and processors employing optical, audio or vibrational detection mechanisms suitable for providing gesture detection, personal identification, user recognition, authorization of control inputs, and other machine control and/or machine communications applications. A virtual experience can be provided to the user in some implementations by the addition of haptic, audio and/or other sensory information projectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Leap Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Maxwell Sills, Aaron Smith, David S. Holz, Hongyuan (Jimmy) He
  • Method for calibrating a navigation system
    Patent number: 9675424
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for electromagnetic navigation of a surgical probe near a metal object. The electromagnetic navigation system includes a transmitter coil array and a shield. The transmitter coil array has a plurality of transmitter coils and is operable to generate the electromagnetic field to navigate the probe. The shield is positioned adjacent the metal object and is operable to shield the metal object from the electromagnetic field generated by the transmitter coil array, such that the shield substantially reduces distortion of the electromagnetic field by the metal object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: SURGICAL NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bradley Jascob, David Simon, Paul Kessman, Aaron Smith
  • Scalable parallel mixing system and method
    Patent number: 9656216
    Abstract: A mixing manifold is provided. The manifold includes: a body; a first converging passageway in the body; a first diverging passageway in the body in-line and in fluid communication with the first converging passageway to form a first venturi; a first obstruction in a throat of the first venturi configured to move between two positions, a blocking position that blocks, at least in part, flow through the first venturi and an open position; a second converging passageway in the body; a second diverging passageway in the body in-line and in fluid communication with the second converging passageway to form a second venturi; and a second obstruction in the second venturi configured to move between two positions, a blocking position that blocks, at least in part, flow through the second venturi and an open position. A method of providing fluid flow through a manifold is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: THE MARLEY-WYLAIN COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan Hardesty, Aaron Smith, Neil Butt
  • SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
    Publication number: 20170132673
    Abstract: A fundraising coordination system which includes communication capacities with several different components or subsystems, including mobile devices and tracking devices, allows for fundraising activities to be carried out in an efficient and effective manner. The coordination system is configured with several cooperating modules including tracking module (in communication with a tracking device), a communication and promotion module, an event coordination module, a donations/pledges module, and a collections module. The various modules allow for fundraising activities, such as peer-to-peer and/or institutional fundraising, to be carried out in combination with tracking devices, thus providing efficiency and effectiveness. The use of tracking devices (e.g. gps tracking devices) makes the system more efficient by automatically tracking participant activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Skoog, Aaron Smith, Paul Hurckman
  • Companion water heater jacket
    Patent number: 9599365
    Abstract: A jacket for a hot water heater appliance includes a top, bottom, front, back, and a fastener. The top is configured to insulate an upper portion of a hot water tank. The bottom is configured to insulate a lower portion of the hot water tank. The front is configured to insulate a front portion of the hot water tank. The back is configured to insulate a back portion of the hot water tank. The fastener is configured to releaseably fasten the front to the back. The top, bottom, front and back include expanded polypropylene (EPP) configured to provide insulation to the hot water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Marley-Wylain Company
    Inventors: Ryan Hardesty, Dan Karch, David King, Aaron Smith
  • HYDRATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170022042
    Abstract: An automatic pump hydration delivery system includes a power source, master power switch, electric pump, timer delay module, pressure switch, backflow prevention structure (such as a one-way valve), conduit or tubing, bite valve, and may contain a reservoir or be retrofitted onto prior-art reservoirs or hydration bladders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Daniel Lux, Karl Aaron Smith
  • Decoding Information About a Group of Instructions Including a Size of the Group of Instructions
    Publication number: 20160378492
    Abstract: A method including fetching a group of instructions, where the group of instructions is configured to execute atomically by a processor is provided. The method further includes decoding at least one of a first instruction or a second instruction, where: (1) decoding the first instruction results in a processing of information about a group of instructions, including information about a size of the group of instructions, and (2) decoding the second instruction results in a processing of at least one of: (a) a reference to a memory location having the information about the group of instructions, including information about the size of the group of instructions or (b) a processor status word having information about the group of instructions, including information about the size of the group of instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Gray, Doug Burger, Aaron Smith
  • REUSE OF DECODED INSTRUCTIONS
    Publication number: 20160378483
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for reusing fetched and decoded instructions in block-based processor architectures. In one example of the disclosed technology, a system includes a plurality of block-based processor cores and an instruction scheduler. A respective core is capable of executing one or more instruction blocks of a program. The instruction scheduler can be configured to identify a given instruction block of the program that is resident on a first processor core of the processor cores and is to be executed again. The instruction scheduler can be configured to adjust a mapping of instruction blocks in flight so that the given instruction block is re-executed on the first processor core without re-fetching the given instruction block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Christopher Burger, Aaron Smith
  • BULK ALLOCATION OF INSTRUCTION BLOCKS TO A PROCESSOR INSTRUCTION WINDOW
    Publication number: 20160378493
    Abstract: A processor core in an instruction block-based microarchitecture includes a control unit that allocates instructions into an instruction window in bulk by fetching blocks of instructions and associated resources including control bits and operands at once. Such bulk allocation supports increased efficiency in processor core operations by enabling consistent management and policy implementation across all the instructions in the block during execution. For example, when an instruction block branches back on itself, it may be reused in a refresh process rather than being re-fetched from the instruction cache. As all of the resources for that instruction block are in one place, the instructions can remain in place and only valid bits need to be cleared. Bulk allocation also facilitates operand sharing by instructions in a block and explicit messaging among instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Douglas C. Burger, Aaron Smith, Jan Gray