Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Smith

Andrew M. 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: 9545090
    Abstract: Systems directed to the art of setting a hook in a fish mouth. The systems have a sleeve substantially housing a plunger assembly and a biasing member, and an activation member assembly with a rotatable finger. The biasing member applies force between the plunger assembly engages and the activation member assembly when the system is engaged. A fish hook is attached via fishing lines to both the activation member assembly and the plunger assembly. Pulling the hook releases the plunger assembly from the activation member assembly and pulls the line attached to the plunger assembly, setting the hook in the fish's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Double Catch Lures, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Drees, Andrew M. Smith, Erik Zabel
  • Patent number: 9303205
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to lattice-mismatched core-shell quantum dots (QDs). In certain embodiments, the lattice-mismatched core-shell QDs are used in methods for photovoltaic or photoconduction applications. They are also useful for multicolor molecular, cellular, and in vivo imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Andrew M. Smith, Shuming Nie
  • Publication number: 20160057986
    Abstract: Systems directed to the art of setting a hook in a fish mouth. The systems have a sleeve substantially housing a plunger assembly and a biasing member, and an activation member assembly with a rotatable finger. The biasing member applies force between the plunger assembly engages and the activation member assembly when the system is engaged. A fish hook is attached via fishing lines to both the activation member assembly and the plunger assembly. Pulling the hook releases the plunger assembly from the activation member assembly and pulls the line attached to the plunger assembly, setting the hook in the fish's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: DOUBLE CATCH LURES, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Drees, Andrew M. Smith, Erik Zabel
  • Publication number: 20150329123
    Abstract: A walkway system for adaptation to a pre-existing base structure of a locomotive car body is disclosed. The walkway system includes a first side panel, a second side panel, a base section, and a cover panel. The base section is structured and arranged to overlay the pre-existing walkway of the locomotive car body and is connected to the first side panel and the second side panel. The first side panel, the second side panel, and the base section define at least one passageway. The cover panel is structured and arranged to removably engage with the first and second side panels. The cover panel encloses the passageway when the cover panel is engaged with the first and second side panels. The passageway is accessible when the cover panel is selectively removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Progress Rail Services Corporation
    Inventors: ANDREW M SMITH, WILLIAM C. HAWKINS
  • Publication number: 20150257374
    Abstract: Systems directed to the art of setting a hook in a fish mouth have an activation member assembly removably interfaced with a spring-loaded plunger assembly. A fish hook is attached via fishing lines to both the activation member assembly and the plunger assembly. Pulling the hook releases the plunger assembly from the activation member assembly and pulls the line attached to the plunger assembly, setting the hook in the fish's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: DOUBLE CATCH LURES, LLC
    Inventors: PETER J. DREES, ANDREW M. SMITH, DANIEL L. BURKE
  • Patent number: 9073751
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide: methods of making a quantum dot, quantum dots, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shuming Nie, Andrew M. Smith, Brad A. Kairdolf
  • Publication number: 20140311715
    Abstract: A radiator fan for a locomotive is provided. The radiator fan includes a fan housing. The radiator fan further includes at least one bracket secured to the fan housing. The radiator fan is adapted to be installed and removed from a side of the locomotive by engagement with the at least one bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Progress Rail Services Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120270231
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to lattice-mismatched core-shell quantum dots (QDs). In certain embodiments, the lattice-mismatched core-shell QDs are used in methods for photovoltaic or photoconduction applications. They are also useful for multicolor molecular, cellular, and in vivo imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew M. Smith, Shuming Nie
  • Publication number: 20110260111
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide: methods of making a quantum dot, quantum dots, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Shuming Nie, Andrew M. Smith, Brad A. Kairdolf
  • Publication number: 20020103013
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving an incident signal using a phased array antenna (1). Embodiments are provided that demonstrate the acquisition, tracking and reception of frequency modulated video signals (63) transmitted by a mobile television radio-camera in a multipath environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen J. Watson, Michael Dean, Neil Wallace, Andrew M. Smith
  • Patent number: 5530230
    Abstract: A new variable password safety interlock system for microwave ovens and other computerized or electrical appliance allows the user to dynamically and automatically generate a new password immediately prior to each use. The variable password comprises some prearranged transposition or combination of numbers of digits that were already entered into the microwave control panel by the user. The user first enters digits representing the microwave time, the target food temperature, the microwave power level, the actual time of day on display or some other required combination of digits or microwave console buttons, and then presses the "Start" button. The new value of the variable password for that use of the microwave will be some prearranged transposition or combination of the digits, numbers or buttons that had just previously been pressed by the user and that appeared on the microwave control panel at the moment the user pressed the "Start" button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventors: Andrew M. Smith, James P. Smith
  • Patent number: 5265385
    Abstract: A storage apparatus for a small vehicle is disclosed. This apparatus is constructed with modular panels which can be assembled together by hand without any tools. The modular panels are of substantially flat construction which can be stacked and stored in a relatively small space when the apparatus is disassembled and not in use. The apparatus includes tanks of water to provide additional weight to the apparatus to inhibit easily moving the apparatus with its stored vehicle. These tanks of water may be filled prior to the vehicle being loaded into the apparatus, or may be filled after the vehicle is in place. The tanks are removable from the apparatus with the vehicle in place, allowing easy movement of the apparatus by simply removing the tanks, without removing the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventors: Andrew M. Smith, Steve T. Stewart
  • Patent number: 4985704
    Abstract: A signal processor for synthetic aperture radar comprises a processing parameter generator (17) for generating processor filter parameters for use in squint compensation multiplication means (3) and azimuth replica evaluation (4). The parameter generator products and stores tables of data to be used in the subsequent processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Scicon Limited
    Inventor: Andrew M. Smith