Patents by Inventor Brent Smith

Brent 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).

  • Publication number: 20250184226
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to automating and testing communication network topologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Dreyer, Jason Nault, William Roemhild, Brent Smith
  • Patent number: 12224911
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to automating and testing communication network topologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Dreyer, Jason Nault, William Roemhild, Brent Smith
  • Patent number: 12143310
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Publication number: 20240232621
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to testing servers provisioned in an edge computing device. An edge computing device may detect that a server has been provisioned to access a public network cloud using backbone routers of the edge computing device; provide a neural network for evaluating a probability that a performance of the server will satisfy performance criteria, the neural network trained based on training data comprising labeled settings data and feature weights; input settings and configurations associated with the provisioning of the server as inputs to the neural network; and generate, using the neural network, based on the inputs and the training data, a confidence score indicative of the probability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan DREYER, Brent SMITH, James SUTHERLAND
  • Publication number: 20240146667
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Publication number: 20240135179
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to testing servers provisioned in an edge computing device. An edge computing device may detect that a server has been provisioned to access a public network cloud using backbone routers of the edge computing device; provide a neural network for evaluating a probability that a performance of the server will satisfy performance criteria, the neural network trained based on training data comprising labeled settings data and feature weights; input settings and configurations associated with the provisioning of the server as inputs to the neural network; and generate, using the neural network, based on the inputs and the training data, a confidence score indicative of the probability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan DREYER, Brent SMITH, James SUTHERLAND
  • Publication number: 20240073101
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to automating and testing communication network topologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan DREYER, Jason NAULT, William ROEMHILD, Brent SMITH
  • Publication number: 20240043746
    Abstract: A soil treatment may include vermicompost and at least one component chosen from the group of: a calcium source component, an organic component. A calcium source component may be gypsum. An organic source may be humus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Brent Smith
  • Publication number: 20240018704
    Abstract: Fabrics and garments are disclosed that have dual protection against flash fires and electrical arc flashes. The fabrics can be made from spun yarns containing an intimate blend of fibers. The fibers contained in each yarn can include modacrylic fibers, cellulose fibers, polyamide fibers, and inherently flame resistant fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventor: Cevin Brent Smith
  • Patent number: 11855911
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Patent number: 11819076
    Abstract: Fabrics and garments are disclosed that have dual protection against molten metal splashes and electrical arc flashes. The fabrics can be made from spun yarns containing an intimate blend of fibers. The fibers contained in each yarn can include wool fibers, flame resistant cellulose fibers, and nylon fibers. In one aspect, relatively long wool fibers are incorporated into the yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Elevate Textiles, Inc.
    Inventors: Cevin Brent Smith, William J. Dilanni, Thomas F. Aubrey
  • Publication number: 20230269198
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Patent number: 11637790
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Publication number: 20230096135
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Publication number: 20230042906
    Abstract: A mobile spray manifold assembly has a frame and at least one attachment arm secured to and extending from the frame and configured to removably mount to a vehicle for movement and maneuvering of the mobile spray assembly. A spray manifold is removably secured to, and supported by, the frame and has a plurality of spray nozzles mounted thereto and configured to spray a substance onto an underlying surface. A distribution manifold has an inlet and a plurality of outlets fluidly connected with the plurality of spray nozzles in parallel. A valve system is positioned upstream of the distribution manifold and fluidly connected with the inlet of the distribution manifold. The valve system includes a first flow control valve configured for fluid connection with a first substance containing container and a second flow control valve configured for fluid connection with a second substance containing container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Richard I. MOORE, Brent SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220417345
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based disaggregated and distributed composable infrastructure. In some embodiments, a computing system might receive, over a network, a request for network services from a customer, the request comprising desired characteristics and performance parameters, without specific information regarding any of hardware, hardware type, location, or network for providing the requested services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, James E. Sutherland, Frank Moss, Brent Smith, Charles Stallings, Mitch Mollard, William O'Brien, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11509601
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Publication number: 20220339065
    Abstract: A float vessel includes a buoyant body with a decorative top portion and a bottom portion with a plurality of connectors for material attachments. The bottom portion includes the plurality of connectors disposed in a spaced manner along the lower surface. Each connector provides a removable connection which allows a user to choose and customize the type of material attachments connected to the body and specific arrangement on the lower surface. Each material attachment can include a male threaded mount ring with a material permanently attached thereto. The material as mentioned can be a crystal, a gemstone a mineral, or other natural material which is permanently attached to the mount ring. The invention includes the method of harnessing the magnified healing energies of crystals, gemstones or minerals with the floating vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ann CARRINGTON, Brent SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220278945
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. McBride, Brett E. Dwyer, James E. Sutherland, Jamie Lin, Brent Smith, Glenn B. Balanoff, Frank Moss, Bryan Dreyer
  • Patent number: D1018116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Brent Smith