Patents by Inventor Andrew N. Smith
Andrew N. 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: 11965322Abstract: A toilet includes an inlet structure, a bowl structure, and an outlet structure. The inlet structure is configured to receive water. The bowl structure has a toilet bowl including a rim and a sump, a split fluidly connected to the inlet structure and including a first passage and a second passage, a shelf located below the rim of the toilet bowl and fluidly connected to the first passage, a side channel fluidly connected to the second passage, and a diverter that redirects the water from the side channel to the sump of the toilet bowl. The outlet structure is fluidly connected to the sump and is configured to discharge water from the sump into a drain.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Daniel N. Halloran, Andrew L. Smith
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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: 20220202618Abstract: A tube deploying system includes a nose assembly having a distal cutting edge and a tube. The distal cutting edge is configured to be manually advanced to pierce a membrane of a patient. A handle of the system includes a pull mechanism having a slider and a pull block and an actuation member having a distal end that couples to the distal cutting edge and a proximal end that couples to the pull block. The slider is manually operated to move the pull mechanism from a non-pulled configuration to a pulled configuration. In the pulled configuration, the pull block pulls the actuation member such that the distal cutting edge is retracted to deploy the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Rudolf Andreas Deibel, Andrew N. Smith, Paul M. Goudreau
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Patent number: 10695224Abstract: An insertion system includes a handle assembly and a nose assembly removably attached to the handle assembly and including an insertion end. The handle assembly includes a main body, a nose interface and an actuating element. The nose assembly includes a nose, a positioning rod extending from the nose to a distal end, a cutting sheath surrounding a distal end of the positioning rod and including a cutting edge, an actuation member having a proximal end coupled to the actuating element when the nose assembly is attached to the handle assembly and a distal end attached to the cutting sheath, a ventilation tube positioned distal to the distal end of the positioning rod and proximal to the insertion end. The cutting sheath retracts from around the ventilation tube and along the positioning rod when the actuating element on the handle assembly is moved.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Preceptis Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. H. Loushin, Keith J. Leland, Paul M. Goudreau, Andrew N. Smith
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Publication number: 20160278984Abstract: An insertion system includes a handle assembly and a nose assembly removably attached to the handle assembly and including an insertion end. The handle assembly includes a main body, a nose interface and an actuating element. The nose assembly includes a nose, a positioning rod extending from the nose to a distal end, a cutting sheath surrounding a distal end of the positioning rod and including a cutting edge, an actuation member having a proximal end coupled to the actuating element when the nose assembly is attached to the handle assembly and a distal end attached to the cutting sheath, a ventilation tube positioned distal to the distal end of the positioning rod and proximal to the insertion end. The cutting sheath retracts from around the ventilation tube and along the positioning rod when the actuating element on the handle assembly is moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Michael K. H. Loushin, Keith J. Leland, Paul M. Goudreau, Andrew N. Smith
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Patent number: 9370448Abstract: An insertion system includes a handle assembly and a nose assembly removably attached to the handle assembly and including an insertion end. The handle assembly includes a main body, a nose interface and an actuating element. The nose assembly includes a nose, a positioning rod extending from the nose to a distal end, a cutting sheath surrounding a distal end of the positioning rod and including a cutting edge, an actuation member having a proximal end coupled to the actuating element when the nose assembly is attached to the handle assembly and a distal end attached to the cutting sheath, a ventilation tube positioned distal to the distal end of the positioning rod and proximal to the insertion end. The cutting sheath retracts from around the ventilation tube and along the positioning rod when the actuating element on the handle assembly is moved.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Preceptis Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. H. Loushin, Keith J. Leland, Paul M. Goudreau, Andrew N. Smith
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Publication number: 20130338678Abstract: An insertion system includes a handle assembly and a nose assembly removably attached to the handle assembly and including an insertion end. The handle assembly includes a main body, a nose interface and an actuating element. The nose assembly includes a nose, a positioning rod extending from the nose to a distal end, a cutting sheath surrounding a distal end of the positioning rod and including a cutting edge, an actuation member having a proximal end coupled to the actuating element when the nose assembly is attached to the handle assembly and a distal end attached to the cutting sheath, a ventilation tube positioned distal to the distal end of the positioning rod and proximal to the insertion end. The cutting sheath retracts from around the ventilation tube and along the positioning rod when the actuating element on the handle assembly is moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: PRECEPTIS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael K. H. Loushin, Keith J. Leland, Paul M. Goudreau, Andrew N. Smith
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Publication number: 20100103655Abstract: The electronic skylight system includes an exterior mounted photovoltaic solar panel electrically connected to power-switched, ceiling-mounted LED light sources to simulate a traditional skylight. The photovoltaic (PV) panel output is routed to a distribution box that provides power to the LED array(s). Disposed between the PV panel and the distribution box is an optional 12-volt battery with charge controller and battery protection. The PV or battery power source activates the ceiling-mounted LED light array(s). Power switching in the LED arrays allows a user to turn off the arrays when the room needs to be darkened. Power from one photovoltaic panel can illuminate multiple rooms. The light output per room can be adjusted by using various power levels of LED lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventor: Andrew N. Smith
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Patent number: 6992544Abstract: A coaxial connection is electromagnetically shielded at an interface between a surface mountable coaxial connector and a planar circuit operating in the radio frequency (RF) and microwave frequency ranges. In addition or alternatively, the coaxial connection reduces a potential impedance mismatch associated with attaching a coaxial transmission line of the coaxial connector to a planar transmission line of the planar circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Heidi L. Barnes, Andrew N. Smith, Floyd A. Bishop
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Publication number: 20030052755Abstract: A coaxial connection is electromagnetically shielded at an interface between a surface mountable coaxial connector and a planar circuit operating in the radio frequency (RF) and microwave frequency ranges. In addition or alternatively, the coaxial connection reduces a potential impedance mismatch associated with attaching a coaxial transmission line of the coaxial connector to a planar transmission line of the planar circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Heidi L. Barnes, Andrew N. Smith, Floyd A. Bishop
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Patent number: 6421428Abstract: In various forms of telephone network signaling, automatic number identification information (ANI) includes a field of two or more ‘information’ (II) digits, typically used to indicate a calling line attribute, such as hospital line, residential line, payphone, etc. A number of situations have arisen where it is desirable to use these digits to control network functions and it is necessary to accurately pass the digits through with all call related signaling. For example, accurate II digits can enable appropriate processing, billing and payments for toll-free calls from payphones. Existing switch software, however, does not always provide the correct II digits or pass the digits through unchanged. In accord with the invention, a call requiring flexible ANI functionality triggers access to a central database, preferably in a service control point (SCP) or a signaling transfer point (STP).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Bell Atlantic Services Network, Inc.Inventors: John M. Carman, David H. Cave, Lin H. Kerns, Andrew N. Smith, Michael G. Pilkerton, R. Andrew Poole
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Patent number: 4987632Abstract: A substantially dry-to-the-touch wiping article which is suitable for use in cleaning soiled surfaces in the presence of water, comprises an absorbent substrate, having a water-absorption capacity of at least 1g/g, in compound, the surface of the absorbent substrate having applied thereon a moisture barrier to cover at least 10% of the total area of each side of the sheet in such a manner that the moisture barrier on one side coincides with the moisture barrier on the opposite side, so as to form a sandwich enclosing at least 10% of the area of the absorbent substrate impregnated with detergent active compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1985Date of Patent: January 29, 1991Assignee: Lever Brothers CompanyInventors: Gavin B. Rowe, Andrew N. Smith, Alan Wooten
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Patent number: D673676Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Preceptis Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Goudreau, Andrew N. Smith, Michael K. H. Loushin, Keith J. Leland
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Patent number: D676084Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Jasper & Black LLCInventors: Jeremy P. Black, Matthew H. Rust, Thomas E. KraMer, Christopher J. Scorzelli, Andrew N. Smith