Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Smith
Andrew C. 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: 20240130864Abstract: Implants, device, systems and methods for replacing an articulation surface in a joint, for example, shoulder prostheses with stemless humeral components or stemmed humeral components. Methods for using the shoulder prostheses with stemless humeral components or stemmed humeral components are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Matthew J. PURDY, Russ M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN
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Patent number: 11963691Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
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Publication number: 20240120568Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure relates to re-purposing used lithium-ion batteries. The present disclosure includes treating an electrode using a solvent prior to electrochemically relithiating the electrode. In some embodiments, the relithiation may be done using a roll-to-roll device, wherein the electrode may be secured on a first pin and a second pin, then it may be unwound and submerged in an electrolyte solution. Lithium ions may be inserted into the electrode using a voltage. The layer of lithium may provide lithium ions to the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Kandler Alan SMITH, Shriram SANTHANAGOPALAN, Nathaniel Alexander SUNDERLIN, Andrew Michael COLCLASURE, Chunmei BAN, Xuemin LI, Judy C. NETTER, Donal Patrick FINEGAN, Kaitlin Elizabeth FINK, Jaclyn Elizabeth COYLE
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Patent number: 11939237Abstract: A fluid vapor distillation system. The system includes a control system for controlling a fluid vapor distillation apparatus including a blow down controller for controlling a blow down valve, a source flow controller for controlling a source flow valve, and a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, the blow down level sensor sends signals related to the blow down level to the blow down controller and the source flow controller indicative of the blow down level, wherein the source flow controller actuates the source flow valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, and wherein the blow down controller actuates the blow down valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, whereby the blow down level and the source flow level are maintained using the blow down level sensor signals as input.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Dean Kamen, Ryan K. LaRocque, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Andrew A. Schnellinger, Prashant Bhat, Otis L. Clapp, Stanley B. Smith, III, Stephen M. Ent
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Publication number: 20240071593Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Anna Leigh DAVIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Naresh C. BHAVARAJU, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rita M. CASTILLO, Alexandra Elena CONSTANTIN, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Gary Brian GABLE, Arturo GARCIA, Thomas HALL, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Anna Claire HARLEY-TROCHIMCZYK, Nathaniel David HEINTZMAN, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Lauren Hruby JEPSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Samuel Jere MARSH, Gary A. MORRIS, Subrai Girish PAI, Andrew Attila PAL, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Ashley Anne RINDFLEISCH, Sofie Wells SCHUNK, Peter C. SIMPSON, Daniel S. SMITH, Stephen J. VANSLYKE, Matthew T. VOGEL, Tomas C. WALKER, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
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Publication number: 20220339571Abstract: Filter assemblies are described. In particular, a filter securement assembly for receiving and retaining a filter media in an exhaust hood includes a main panel defining a first end and an opposed second end, a first retainment surface adjacent the first end of the main panel, a first retainment lip adjacent the first retainment surface, a second retainment surface adjacent the second end of the main panel and a second retainment lip adjacent the second retainment surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Matthew W. Gorrell, John B. Stender, Tommie W. Kelley, Andrew C. Smith, Windy A. Santa Cruz, John F. Reed, Jacob D. Carlson, Marcus W. Rein, Jessalyn A. Cox, Zachary W. Boughton, Michael J. Stern
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Patent number: 10299796Abstract: Described herein are endoscopic plicators passed transorally into the stomach and used to plicate stomach tissue by engaging tissue from inside of the stomach and drawing it inwardly. In the disclosed embodiments, the tissue is drawn inwardly into a vacuum chamber, causing sections of serosal tissue on the exterior of the stomach to be positioned facing one another. The disclosed plicators allow the opposed sections of tissue to be moved into contact with one another, and preferably deliver sutures, staples or other means for maintaining contact between the tissue sections at least until serosal bonds form between them. Each of these steps may be performed wholly from the inside of the stomach and thus can eliminate the need for any surgical or laparoscopic intervention. After one or more plications is formed, medical devices may be coupled to the plication(s) for retention within the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Balbierz, David H. Cole, Samuel T. Crews, Bretton Swope, Andrew C. Smith, John P. Lunsford, Fiona Sander
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Patent number: 9978467Abstract: The invention is an innovative design/repair methodology for PWR piping nozzles and vessel nozzles that are attached to the piping/vessel base material with a full penetration weld joint geometry. The development of a robust repair methodology for nozzles of this configuration is necessary due to plant aging, potential material degradation in the original materials of construction, potential increased nondestructive examination requirements, and PWSCC phenomena in the susceptible original materials of construction. The purpose/objective of the repair methodology is to provide a means of partially replacing the existing pressure boundary susceptible materials with PWSCC-resistant materials to facilitate the long-term repair life of the plant. The invention may be applied to a plurality of nozzle, piping, and vessel sizes with a full penetration weld joint.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Framatome Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Graves, David E. Waskey, Andrew C. Smith, Kenneth B. Stuckey
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Publication number: 20160141057Abstract: The invention is an innovative design/repair methodology for PWR piping nozzles and vessel nozzles that are attached to the piping/vessel base material with a full penetration weld joint geometry. The development of a robust repair methodology for nozzles of this configuration is necessary due to plant aging, potential material degradation in the original materials of construction, potential increased nondestructive examination requirements, and PWSCC phenomena in the susceptible original materials of construction. The purpose/objective of the repair methodology is to provide a means of partially replacing the existing pressure boundary susceptible materials with PWSCC-resistant materials to facilitate the long-term repair life of the plant. The invention may be applied to a plurality of nozzle, piping, and vessel sizes with a full penetration weld joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Charles A. Graves, David E. Waskey, Andrew C. Smith, Kenneth B. Stuckey
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Publication number: 20150238193Abstract: Described herein are endoscopic plicators passed transorally into the stomach and used to plicate stomach tissue by engaging tissue from inside of the stomach and drawing it inwardly. In the disclosed embodiments, the tissue is drawn inwardly into a vacuum chamber, causing sections of serosal tissue on the exterior of the stomach to be positioned facing one another. The disclosed plicators allow the opposed sections of tissue to be moved into contact with one another, and preferably deliver sutures, staples or other means for maintaining contact between the tissue sections at least until serosal bonds form between them. Each of these steps may be performed wholly from the inside of the stomach and thus can eliminate the need for any surgical or laparoscopic intervention. After one or more plications is formed, medical devices may be coupled to the plication(s) for retention within the stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Daniel J. Balbierz, David H. Cole, Samuel T. Crews, Bretton Swope, Andrew C. Smith, John P. Lunsford, Fiona Sander
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Publication number: 20150178742Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate real-time customer, employee and other stakeholder engagement with a business or other organization through managed devices are disclosed. In an aspect, systems and methods are disclosed which enable customers or employees to provide input to a business by responding to content displayed on an electronic device, where the content is controlled by the business or a third party service provider. In an aspect, methods and systems are provided to facilitate localized connectivity channels between a business and its customers for issue resolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Strum, Inc.Inventors: D. Andrew C. Smith, Kevin Kowalewski
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Publication number: 20140222703Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate efficient messaging and populating an activity stream are disclosed. In an aspect, a communication and feedback platform is disclosed which enables customers to provide public or private feedback messages to a business. Feedback messages may be tagged with employee information (further facilitated with appropriate privacy controls), thereby enabling the business to receive information about the performance of a specific employee via the platform. The platform further comprises a points allocation module, the points being redeemable via a reward engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Strum, Inc.Inventor: D. Andrew C. Smith
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Patent number: 8640596Abstract: A retrofit kit for exhausting gases is provided for removing combustion products from a gun turret. In some embodiments, the combustion products are toxic gases that include ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, and carbon monoxide. The retrofit kit includes a fan and an EMI filter. The fan and the EMI filter are attached to the gun turret with one or more seals that provide both environmental and EMI/RFI protection. In operation, the fan is activated in response to the firing of the gun, and is powered using the power supply provided to the gun turret. In some embodiments, the fan operates for a predetermined time interval after the last operation of the gun.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Michael M. Canaday, Jeffrey M. Pardee, Andrew C. Smith
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Publication number: 20140001931Abstract: A modular frame is provided for containing electronic components within a replaceable mission module for installation aboard ship. The frame includes a plurality of metal tubes having rectangular cross-section, a plurality of sheet-metal panels, and a plurality of fasteners for connecting together the tubes and panels. The frame assembles as a rectangular base platform, a lower portion, a mezzanine level, and an interface level. The base platform includes horizontally arranged tubes. The lower portion has vertical tubes attaching to the horizontal tubes on the base platform. The mezzanine level has a horizontal panel and horizontal tubes connecting together atop the lower portion. The upper portion has vertical tubes attaching to the horizontal tubes of the mezzanine level. The interface level has horizontal tubes connecting together atop the vertical tubes of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Justin R. Helton, Andrew C. Smith
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Patent number: 8296401Abstract: For use in a communication system, a method of testing communications between at least one enterprise server and at least one handheld mobile communication device, the method comprising automatically sending a plurality of test messages from the enterprise server to the handheld mobile communication device. Also set forth is a method for verifying correct receipt of the test messages and reporting the verification results.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Baljeet S. Bilkhu, Andrew C. Smith, Tsz-Kin Gary Wong
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Patent number: 7302727Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cleaning residual powder and other contaminants from external surfaces of pressed powder cosmetic pans before the pans are adhered into the compact. A feed chute feeds pans into a feed path in the apparatus one after another in an upright orientation. The feed path includes two cleaning stations, each provided with brushes for scrubbing the pan. One cleaning station has cylindrical or drum brushes to scrub the bottom of each pan. The other cleaning station has a belt-type brush to scrub the sides of each pan. Dust collection systems are suspended above and below the apparatus at appropriate locations along the feed path to collect the residual powder and contaminants removed from the pans. Belts may be provided within the feed path to move the pans through the cleaning stations.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Ali Azmoun, Andrew C. Smith
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Patent number: 6015028Abstract: A pump jack hoisting apparatus includes a safety railing for protecting workers from accidental falling. The apparatus includes a pair of laterally spaced pump jack poles each of which is associated with a respective pump jack. Each pump jack includes inner and outer support extensions for supporting thereon inner and outer walking platforms. A pair of generally L-shaped support frames is removably secured to the outer support extension of the respective pump jack. Each support frame includes a vertically extending arm and a horizontally extending brace. The brace includes a mounting member for engaging the outer arm of the respective pump jack. A plurality of generally L-shaped rail brackets are vertically spaced on the arms and include a top-open recess. A safety rail is removably positioned in the recess and extends between the pair of support frames.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1997Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Inventor: Andrew C. Smith
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Patent number: 5864987Abstract: A cable-drum window regulator for controlling the motion of a windowpane, such as a window in a door, has an improved glider assembly. The glider assembly is attached to the windowpane, and comprises a glider slidably secured by snap fit to an elongate guide rail, and a glider plate which snap fits to the glider. The glider assembly travels along the guide rail from a full-up to a full-down position. The glider preferably has a cushioning unitary downstop to absorb the loading of the glider assembly at the full-down position. The glider has at least a pair of rail tabs which snap fit to longitudinally extending receiving flanges of the rail; preferably at least one of the rail tabs has a beveled surface for ease in assembly. The glider has at least one flexible finger with a digit which snaps into a corresponding receiving opening in the glider plate. In those embodiments with more than one flexible finger, one finger is preferably longer than the other.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Excel Industries, Inc.Inventors: James G. Mariel, Michael D. Kobrehel, James F. Trevarrow, M. Darren Grumm, Robert K. Roth, Andrew C. Smith
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Patent number: 4830898Abstract: A composite channel-shaped trim strip for application to a flange such as around the doors and windows of automotive vehicles, and a method for fabricating the trim strip. A perforated stiffener is incorporated in the trim strip to impart shape retention while facilitating bending and distortion thereof to the desired configuration. A rigid barrier member is interposed between the perforated stiffener and the corresponding external surface of the trim strip as the trim strip is fabricated to prevent carryover of the perforated pattern of the stiffener to the external surface. An aesthetically pleasing pattern may then be embossed upon the surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1987Date of Patent: May 16, 1989Assignee: Sterling Engineered Products Inc.Inventor: Andrew C. Smith