Patents by Inventor Brian D. Smith

Brian D. 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: 20220381813
    Abstract: A safety container for high-power, electronic device testing, the safety container including a first shell and first and second ports in the first shell. The first shell is configured to substantially surround a testing chamber sized to accommodate a device-under-test (DUT). The first shell is substantially rigid. The first port is configured to allow a fluid into the testing chamber, the second port configured to allow the fluid to exit the testing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Keithley Instruments, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Ferguson, James D. Bucci, Gregory Sobolewski, Brian D. Smith, Jeffrey J. Trgovich
  • Publication number: 20220291278
    Abstract: A test and measurement system includes a power device having an interface to allow connection to one or more devices under test (DUTs), and one or more processors configured to execute code that, when executed, causes the one or more processors to receive a selection between static and dynamic characterization, and to configure the power device to perform the selected one of static or dynamic characterization of the one or more DUTs, a measurement device, having a user interface, one or more processors configured to execute code that, when executed, causes the one or more processors to: receive user inputs through the user interface, the user inputs including at least the selection between static and dynamic characterization, and send the selected one of static or dynamic characterization to the power device, and a connector to connect the power device to the measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Keithley Instruments, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Sobolewski, Jeffrey J. Trgovich, Brian D. Smith, James D. Bucci
  • Patent number: 10657809
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automatically updating vehicle classification system and method. The system comprises a processor which extracts from a vehicle image at least one of: a unique vehicle identifier from the vehicle image and visual features of the vehicle in the vehicle image. If the visual features are below a probability threshold for matching a vehicle class in a local database, the processor looks up the unique vehicle identifier in a registration database. The registration database stores vehicle registration information including unique vehicle identifiers and associated vehicle class information. If the vehicle class information associated with the vehicle identifier is not a class recognized by the processor, the processor creates a new vehicle class associated with the visual features of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephanie R. Schumacher, Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: 10450053
    Abstract: Methods for using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment. In accordance with one embodiment, the process uses measurement data acquired from mating surfaces and key features to virtually align two parts in a manner that optimizes the final orientation of the parts and determines the geometry of the shim needed to achieve this orientation during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph D. Doyle, Christopher A. Greer, Brian D. Smith, Richard M. Wcislak
  • Publication number: 20180322778
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automatically updating vehicle classification system and method. The system comprises a processor which extracts from a vehicle image at least one of: a unique vehicle identifier from the vehicle image and visual features of the vehicle in the vehicle image. If the visual features are below a probability threshold for matching a vehicle class in a local database, the processor looks up the unique vehicle identifier in a registration database. The registration database stores vehicle registration information including unique vehicle identifiers and associated vehicle class information. If the vehicle class information associated with the vehicle identifier is not a class recognized by the processor, the processor creates a new vehicle class associated with the visual features of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephanie R. Schumacher, Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: 10001365
    Abstract: A method of forming a mandrel assembly for use in fabricating a large scale component includes boring a plurality of cavities into an outer surface of the mandrel assembly and filling the plurality of cavities with a contrast color substrate to form a contrast target on the mandrel assembly. The method also includes curing the contrast color substrate such that an outer surface of the contrast color substrate is substantially flush with the outer surface of the mandrel assembly when the substrate is fully cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian D. Smith, Kyle Michael Ithal, Byron James Autry, David H. Curry, III
  • Publication number: 20170361987
    Abstract: A compartmentalization assembly is provided. The compartmentalization assembly includes a base having a surface with shaft seats and at least one separator including a panel and one or more shafts, each of the shafts can each be fittingly received into one of the shaft seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Catherine Jane Lee, Brian D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170327201
    Abstract: Methods for using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment. In accordance with one embodiment, the process uses measurement data acquired from mating surfaces and key features to virtually align two parts in a manner that optimizes the final orientation of the parts and determines the geometry of the shim needed to achieve this orientation during assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph D. Doyle, Christopher A. Greer, Brian D. Smith, Richard M. Wcislak
  • Publication number: 20170209428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting TIE2 kinase useful in the treatment of tumor growth, invasiveness, intravasation, dissemination, metastasis, and immunosuppression. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using 1-(3-tert-butyl-1-(quinolin-6-yl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-3-(2-fluoro-4-(2-(methylcarbamoyl)pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl)urea and salts thereof of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel L. Flynn, Michael D. Kaufman, Brian D. Smith, Marc Rudoltz
  • Patent number: 9707665
    Abstract: A log vice providing a partially disassembable stand alone log vice and a trailer hitch attachable log vice that have an upper support member that telescopically engages the upright member, a pair of V-shaped upper and lower vice arms with teeth attached to the outer ends of the respective upper and lower vice arms such that the vice arm teeth approach and retract from each other in accommodating the various diameter logs, and a pair of separate braces adding structural integrity to the upright member and the lower vice arm. The trailer hitch log vice also includes a hollow lower horizontal member removably attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch, while the stand alone log vice has a support stand member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Brian D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160069746
    Abstract: A method of forming a mandrel assembly for use in fabricating a large scale component includes boring a plurality of cavities into an outer surface of the mandrel assembly and filling the plurality of cavities with a contrast color substrate to form a contrast target on the mandrel assembly. The method also includes curing the contrast color substrate such that an outer surface of the contrast color substrate is substantially flush with the outer surface of the mandrel assembly when the substrate is fully cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Brian D. Smith, Kyle Michael Ithal, Byron James Autry, David H. Curry, III
  • Patent number: 8632059
    Abstract: A fragrance disperser in one form includes a single fan that passes air over a wicked single or double fragrance. A second form has the fan reversible to provide two different airstreams that evaporate respective different fragrances one after the other. Where two fragrances are provided, the evaporation may be by respective electrical heaters. A fragrance source may be formed by two sheets joined together to form two chambers each receiving a respective wick and having respective exposed wick portions. The source may incorporate a source of electrical power. An alternative source has a reservoir for fragrance and a wick located in an air passage forming part of the source so that an air flow is guided through the passage past the wick to evaporate fragrance. Where two fragrances are provided, the fragrance sources may be located side-by-side and matching fragrances may have, for example, matching indicia on the sources so that the match can be easily determined visually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: CTR Consultoria Tecnica e Representacoes, Lda
    Inventors: Richard P. H. Pankhurst, Brian D. Smith, Michael J. Evans
  • Patent number: 8568155
    Abstract: In an electrical connector for an electric vehicle, the spring latch is not sealed; instead, the connector body has holes allowing water entering the spring latch mechanism to drain harmlessly out of the connector. A forward-facing LED or other light source acts as a flashlight. Once the connector is connected, the forward-facing LED is switched off, and a rear-facing LED or other light source is switched on to confirm that the connector is connected and capable of charging the vehicle. The connector is produced by overmolding in a three-layer configuration, where each layer is formed of a material having advantageous materials for that layer's position in the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Damien T. Sebald, Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: 8562365
    Abstract: In an electrical connector for an electric vehicle, the spring latch is not sealed; instead, the connector body has holes allowing water entering the spring latch mechanism to drain harmlessly out of the connector. A forward-facing LED or other light source acts as a flashlight. Once the connector is connected, the forward-facing LED is switched off, and a rear-facing LED or other light source is switched on to confirm that the connector is connected and capable of charging the vehicle. The connector is produced by overmolding in a three-layer configuration, where each layer is formed of a material having advantageous materials for that layer's position in the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Damien T. Sebald, Brian D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120171887
    Abstract: In an electrical connector for an electric vehicle, the spring latch is not sealed; instead, the connector body has holes allowing water entering the spring latch mechanism to drain harmlessly out of the connector. A forward-facing LED or other light source acts as a flashlight. Once the connector is connected, the forward-facing LED is switched off, and a rear-facing LED or other light source is switched on to confirm that the connector is connected and capable of charging the vehicle. The connector is produced by overmolding in a three-layer configuration, where each layer is formed of a material having advantageous materials for that layer's position in the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Damien T. SEBALD, Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: D663692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Damien T. Sebald, Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: D675989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Damien T. Sebald, Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: D707179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: D804097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Brian D. Smith
  • Patent number: D963152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Unlocked Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Brian D. Smith