Patents by Inventor Andrew James Smith
Andrew James 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: 20250002040Abstract: This provides a system and method for handling the interchange of trailers between an over the road (OTR) truck and an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck in a facility yard includes an interchange zone (IZ) that is bounded by a predetermined boundary structure, having an OTR entry gate and an OTR exit gate on a first side and an AV entry gate and an AV exit gate on a second side. The system and method further includes a management process that selectively opens and closes each of the OTR entry gate, the OTR exit gate, the AV entry gate and the AV exit gate according to a predetermined set of rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Andrew F. Smith, Joseph A. Welsh, William N. Klarquist, Peter James, Geoffrey W. Johnson, Kayla M. Holcomb, Lawrence S. Klein, Jason L. Williams, Floyd C. Henning, Jeremy M. Nett
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Publication number: 20240402703Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Andrew F. Smith, Lawrence S. Klein, Stephen A. Langenderfer, Martin E. Sotola, Vikas Bahl, Mark H. Rosenblum, Peter James, Dale Dee Rowley, Matthew S. Johannes, Gary Michael Seminara, Jeremy M. Nett
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Publication number: 20240361027Abstract: This application relates to a building energy analysis and management system for measurement and verification of building performance. The system can analyze, optimize, manage, maintain, trouble shoot, and/or modify building systems, such as HVAC systems, in connection with the building energy usage. Measurements may be gathered for one or more HVAC units coupled to pressure independent valves, and sent to one or more Surge Panels that pass data to remote analysis servers, which can receive other system or external data. The analysis servers compare measurements to predicted values and can standardize the predicted values to account for external conditions. The comparison can result in difference values used to generate probable causes and optimization recommendations. The system outputs reports or other data display using a graphical user interface that can be adjusted for an anticipated user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Inventors: Arthur Neal Smith, Joshua Jerome Doerr, Christopher Tillman Reed, Jeffrey Michael Creighton, Christopher John Robson, Andrew James Horn, David Anthony Rogers, Larry Ray Willis, JR., Billy Joe Melin, SR., Tamara Jewell Hansen
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Patent number: 12130204Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a mobile vehicle, the mobile vehicle comprising a base station; an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), where the UAV is launched from the base station; a payload disposed on the UAV, where the payload is configured to generate payload data of at least one infrastructure, and where the payload data comprises at least one of: a gas sensor data, an infrared imager for optical gas imaging (OGI) camera data, an infrared imager tuned for radiometric measurement camera data, a visible camera data, and a 3D mapping data; and a processor in communication with the UAV and the payload, where the processor is configured to determine an integrity of the at least one infrastructure based on payload data from the payload.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: SeekOps Inc.Inventors: Andrew David Aubrey, Brendan James Smith
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Patent number: 12115313Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user's head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Jonathan David Harwood, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Gregory James Olsen, Craig Robert Prentice, Daniel John Smith, Brett John Huddart, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Olivia Marie Allan
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Publication number: 20240319153Abstract: Systems, devices and methods including a handheld sensing device comprising: a sensor configured to measure ambient methane, ethane, propane, butane, and/or pentane concentrations; and a handle, where the sensor is disposed on a first end of the handle; control electronics comprising: a processor having addressable memory, the processor in communication with the sensor, where the processor is configured to: receive the measured ambient gas concentrations; and detect elevated ambient gas concentrations that may be attributed to a natural gas emissions source based on the measured ambient gas concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Brendan James Smith, Garrett Niall John, Andrew David Aubrey, Anders Andelman Nottrott, Victor Alexander Miller, II
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Patent number: 12098141Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2. Compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2 may be used in pharmaceutical formulations, and may be used for modulating glucocorticoid receptors.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Corcept Therapeutics IncorporatedInventors: Lorna Duffy, Thomas Hornsby, Morgan Jouanneau, Mark Mills, Andrew William Phillips, Andrew James Smith, Hazel Joan Hunt, Peter Hunt
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Patent number: 12044666Abstract: Systems, devices and methods including a handheld sensing device comprising: a sensor configured to measure ambient methane, ethane, propane, butane, and/or pentane concentrations; and a handle, where the sensor is disposed on a first end of the handle; control electronics comprising: a processor having addressable memory, the processor in communication with the sensor, where the processor is configured to: receive the measured ambient gas concentrations; and detect elevated ambient gas concentrations that may be attributed to a natural gas emissions source based on the measured ambient gas concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: SeekOps Inc.Inventors: Brendan James Smith, Garrett Niall John, Andrew David Aubrey, Anders Andelman Nottrott, Victor Alexander Miller, II
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Patent number: 11774544Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a control system for controlling a projectile, the control system comprising: a plurality of transmitters, wherein each transmitter of the plurality of transmitters is arranged to transmit an electromagnetic wave from a transmission position; a receiver associated with the projectile, the receiver being arranged to receive a plurality of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the plurality of transmitters; a controller associated with the projectile, the controller being arranged to: determine at least one of a position, a velocity or an acceleration of the projectile from transmission positions of the plurality of transmitters and Doppler measurements derived from the received plurality of electromagnetic waves; and generate a control signal for performing an action with the projectile depending on the determined at least one of position, velocity or acceleration of the projectile.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Andrew James Smith, Martin John White, Guiseppe Carlos Sarno
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Publication number: 20230242514Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2. Compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2 may be used in pharmaceutical formulations, and may be used for modulating glucocorticoid receptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Lorna Duffy, Thomas Hornsby, Morgan Jouanneau, Mark Mills, Andrew William Phillips, Andrew James Smith, Hazel Joan Hunt, Peter Hunt
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Publication number: 20220151862Abstract: Video cyclic sexual movement detection and synchronisation apparatus (10) includes a selector (12), an analyser (14) and a output generator (16). In use, the apparatus (10) receives an input signal (18) which comprises a sequence (94) of video frames (20), each frame (20) comprising a plurality of image areas (22). In a selection phase, the selector (12) selects one of the image areas (22) as a subject area (24) and another of the image areas (22) as a reference area 26. In an analysis phase, the analyser (14) analyses a set (28) of the video frames (20) to determine a subject speed parameter (30) which relates to the speed of movement of the subject area (24) relative to the reference area (26). In a synchronisation phase, the output generator (16) generates an output signal (38) which comprises a speed signal (40) which is dependent on the subject speed parameter (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Andrew James SMITH, James David PROCTOR
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Patent number: 11072584Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Otago Innovation LimitedInventors: Ivan Andrew Sammut, Joanne Clare Harrison, Russell James Hewitt, Morgayn Iona Read, Nathan John Stanley, Laura Molly Woods, Jui Thiang Brian Kueh, Morgan Jay-Smith, Robin Andrew James Smith, Gregory Giles, Lesley Larsen, David Rennison, Margaret Anne Brimble, David Samuel Larsen
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Publication number: 20200109115Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Ivan Andrew SAMMUT, Joanne Clare HARRISON, Russell James HEWITT, Morgayn Iona READ, Nathan John STANLEY, Laura Molly WOODS, Jui Thiang Brian KUEH, Morgan JAY-SMITH, Robin Andrew James SMITH, Gregory GILES, Lesley LARSEN, David RENNISON, Margaret Anne BRIMBLE, David Samuel LARSEN
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Patent number: 10494344Abstract: The present invention provides organic compounds which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide under physiological conditions or pH trigger, and to the use of such compounds for conditioning a cell, tissue or organ, for example, to protect against ischaemic injury during a transplant event.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Otago Innovation LimitedInventors: Ivan Andrew Sammut, Joanne Clare Harrison, Russell James Hewitt, Morgayn Iona Read, Nathan John Stanley, Laura Molly Woods, Jui Thiang Brian Kueh, Morgan Jay-Smith, Robin Andrew James Smith, Gregory Giles, Lesley Larsen, David Rennison, Margaret Anne Brimble, David Samuel Larsen
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Publication number: 20190323807Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a control system for controlling a projectile, the control system comprising: a plurality of transmitters, wherein each transmitter of the plurality of transmitters is arranged to transmit an electromagnetic wave from a transmission position; a receiver associated with the projectile, the receiver being arranged to receive a plurality of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the plurality of transmitters; a controller associated with the projectile, the controller being arranged to: determine at least one of a position, a velocity or an acceleration of the projectile from transmission positions of the plurality of transmitters and Doppler measurements derived from the received plurality of electromagnetic waves; and generate a control signal for performing an action with the projectile depending on the determined at least one of position, velocity or acceleration of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: ANDREW JAMES SMITH, MARTIN JOHN WHITE, GUISEPPE CARLOS SARNO
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Publication number: 20190159959Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a stimulator apparatus is configured for providing stimulation to a human or animal body. In some embodiments, the stimulator apparatus includes a control housing; an electrical power source; contact connection; an object sensor within the control housing adapted to detect at least one control feature of proximity, gesture, movement and colour of an object and/or body part within a motion detection distance range of the control housing; and control circuit means adapted to distinguish the control feature or features of the object or body part in order to vary one or more stimulating parameters of the electrical output of the stimulator apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventor: Andrew James Smith
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Publication number: 20190153744Abstract: Tents and canopies are ubiquitous for outdoor recreation and gatherings. Tents and canopies are poorly lit, especially during night time. Camping lights such as lanterns are ineffective for lighting the entire space of a tent or canopy. To address these issues, a lighting apparatus can improve the quality of lighting inside a tent or a canopy by lighting a tent using a plurality of flexible strips having lighting elements thereon and providing a housing enclosing a lighting controller circuit for controlling the lighting elements. The flexible strips are electrically coupled to the lighting controller and extends away from the lighting controller. The housing can be hung inside, near the top center point of the tent or canopy to illuminate not only the area inside the tent or canopy, but also the tent or canopy itself. The lighting apparatus has a unique physical design suited for tents, canopies, and automobiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Evan Curtis Gunny, Brian Joseph Ravitch, Andrew James Smith
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Patent number: D1035664Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Blackmagic Design Pty LtdInventors: Grant David Petty, Simon Milne Kidd, Shannon Howard Smith, Andrew James Godin, Benjamin Hill, Shane Lachlan Robison Crozier, David Campbell, John Anthony Vanzella
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Patent number: D1055799Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: ARB Corporation LimitedInventors: Robert Loane Dumaresq, Gavin James Smith, John Desmond Clark, Andrew Harry Brown
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Patent number: D1055800Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: ARB Corporation LimitedInventors: Robert Loane Dumaresq, Gavin James Smith, John Desmond Clark, Andrew Harry Brown