Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Smith

Benjamin J. 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: 11957228
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a hand-held hair removal article. More specifically, the invention relates to a shaped flexible article adapted to scoop a hair removal compound, apply the hair removal compound to a hair removal area, and remove the hair removal compound and hair from the hair removal area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Smith, Emily Smith, Courtney Smith
  • Publication number: 20230147326
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a hand-held hair removal article. More specifically, the invention relates to a shaped flexible article adapted to scoop a hair removal compound, apply the hair removal compound to a hair removal area, and remove the hair removal compound and hair from the hair removal area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Smith, Emily Smith, Courtney Smith
  • Patent number: 10599955
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting representative photos for a photo album are described. An example computing device may include a display, a logic device, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the logic device to, for each known individual recognized in one or more photos of the album, determine an affinity score for that known individual indicating a connection of that known individual to a) a user of the computing device and b) a context corresponding to the album. The instructions may be further executable to select one or more known individuals based on the affinity score to be included in a subset of the known individuals recognized in one or more photos of the album, and select a representative photo of each of the subset of the known individuals to be included in one or more of a highlight photoset and a cover photo for the album.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: David James Lee, Richard Prologo, Ankur Khator, Joshua Debner, Benjamin J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180137392
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting representative photos for a photo album are described. An example computing device may include a display, a logic device, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the logic device to, for each known individual recognized in one or more photos of the album, determine an affinity score for that known individual indicating a connection of that known individual to a) a user of the computing device and b) a context corresponding to the album. The instructions may be further executable to select one or more known individuals based on the affinity score to be included in a subset of the known individuals recognized in one or more photos of the album, and select a representative photo of each of the subset of the known individuals to be included in one or more of a highlight photoset and a cover photo for the album.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: David James Lee, Richard Prologo, Ankur Khator, Joshua Debner, Benjamin J. Smith
  • Patent number: 9904872
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting representative photos for a photo album are described. An example computing device may include a display, a logic device, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the logic device to, for each known individual recognized in one or more photos of the album, determine an affinity score for that known individual indicating a connection of that known individual to a) a user of the computing device and b) a context corresponding to the album. The instructions may be further executable to select one or more known individuals based on the affinity score to be included in a subset of the known individuals recognized in one or more photos of the album, and select a representative photo of each of the subset of the known individuals to be included in one or more of a highlight photoset and a cover photo for the album.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: David James Lee, Richard Prologo, Ankur Khator, Joshua Debner, Benjamin J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170140249
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting representative photos for a photo album are described. An example computing device may include a display, a logic device, and a storage device storing instructions executable by the logic device to, for each known individual recognized in one or more photos of the album, determine an affinity score for that known individual indicating a connection of that known individual to a) a user of the computing device and b) a context corresponding to the album. The instructions may be further executable to select one or more known individuals based on the affinity score to be included in a subset of the known individuals recognized in one or more photos of the album, and select a representative photo of each of the subset of the known individuals to be included in one or more of a highlight photoset and a cover photo for the album.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: David James Lee, Richard Prologo, Ankur Khator, Joshua Debner, Benjamin J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8376777
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Benjamin J Smith
  • Patent number: 8365880
    Abstract: A slack adjuster for a fluid-actuated brake comprises a slack adjuster collet (24) having a tubular skirt and an enlarged ring section. The enlarged ring section has opposed axial stop faces notched therein that define a conical lift surface facing the tube axis. A forward stop face has a conical or beveled surface arranged to engage the conical or beveled surface on one stop face of the collet when the collet carried by the actuator rod reaches the forward stop face and a retraction stop face has a conical or beveled surface arranged to engage the conical or beveled surface on the other stop face of the collet when the collet carried by the actuator rod reaches retraction stop face. The conical or beveled surfaces are configured so that when they engage, the force of the collet on the push rod is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Smith, Frank J. Korleski
  • Patent number: 8303336
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and electrically without the use of tools and furthermore has two mechanical engagement mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120220163
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and electrically without the use of tools and furthermore has two mechanical engagement mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8231403
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and electrically without the use of tools and furthermore has two mechanical engagement mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120178288
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8162690
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120049024
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and electrically without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20120052722
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and electrically without the use of tools and furthermore has two mechanical engagement mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin J. SMITH
  • Patent number: 8082645
    Abstract: A clamp and quick release mechanism for clamping and releasing a cylindrical linkage to a rod-like member comprises a locking ring located on the rod-like member and a clamping ring. The inner surface of the clamping ring and the outer surface of the locking ring are configured such that rotation of the clamping ring in one direction will compress the locking ring and rotation in the other direction will allow expansion of the locking ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Michael E. Levins, II, Benjamin J. Smith, Michael J. Sette, Roland S. Moore
  • Publication number: 20110306234
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Benjamin J. SMITH
  • Patent number: 8025528
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110174943
    Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that utilizes at least one locking mechanism and at least one adjustable locking orientation to provide at least 3 locking factors for facilitating quick mechanical connection between an appliance and a wall, ceiling, floor or other support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Benjamin J. SMITH
  • Patent number: D1052811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Smith, Emily Smith, Courtney Smith