Patents by Inventor Bryan Smith

Bryan 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: 12353660
    Abstract: A technique for reading the columns and rows of a touch sensor provides several advantages, including scalability to touch sensors with high column/row counts. Reading the touch sensor relies on combining the row or column outputs of the touch sensor, during column and/or row excitation of the touch sensor, with the resulting combined signal or signals transformed into the frequency domain and touch detection based on evaluation of the frequency-domain values corresponding to the excitation frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Mohammed Zourob, Alexander Hunt, Andreas Kristensson, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Bryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20250082682
    Abstract: Provided herein are chimeric priming receptors that bind PSMA and chimeric antigen receptors that bind CA9. Also provided are systems of chimeric priming receptors that bind PSMA and chimeric antigen receptors that bind CA9, cells expressing such systems, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Angela Boroughs, Levi Gray-Rupp, Jamie Thomas, Bryan Smith, Samuel Williams
  • Patent number: 12103601
    Abstract: A semi-trailer aerodynamic drag deflection assembly for reducing aerodynamic drag upon all surfaces of the semi-trailer includes a pair of interior walls positioned against a respective one of a pair of lateral surfaces of a semi-trailer. A plurality of vents is positioned from an inner surface to an outer surface of the interior wall. A pair of exterior walls is positioned against a respective one of the pair of interior walls. An outside surface of each of the exterior walls has a plurality of indents for deflecting wind An undercarriage has a pair of side walls with a storage being positioned between each of the side walls. Each of the side walls has a plurality of fins directing aerodynamic drag from the bottom surface of the semi-trailer into each of the vents of each of the interior walls. A pair of doors provides access to the storage of the undercarriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Bryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20240231535
    Abstract: A technique for reading the columns and rows of a touch sensor provides several advantages, including scalability to touch sensors with high column/row counts. Reading the touch sensor relies on combining the row or column outputs of the touch sensor, during column and/or row excitation of the touch sensor, with the resulting combined signal or signals transformed into the frequency domain and touch detection based on evaluation of the frequency-domain values corresponding to the excitation frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Mohammed Zourob, Alexander Hunt, Andreas Kristensson, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Bryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20230415825
    Abstract: A semi-trailer aerodynamic drag deflection assembly for reducing aerodynamic drag upon all surfaces of the semi-trailer includes a pair of interior walls positioned against a respective one of a pair of lateral surfaces of a semi-trailer. A plurality of vents is positioned from an inner surface to an outer surface of the interior wall. A pair of exterior walls is positioned against a respective one of the pair of interior walls. An outside surface of each of the exterior walls has a plurality of indents for deflecting wind An undercarriage has a pair of side walls with a storage being positioned between each of the side walls. Each of the side walls has a plurality of fins directing aerodynamic drag from the bottom surface of the semi-trailer into each of the vents of each of the interior walls. A pair of doors provides access to the storage of the undercarriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventor: Bryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20220384704
    Abstract: Materials with etch selectivity with respect to one another and one or more additional etch-stop layers are used in a Josephson junction structure to allow for integration with a Josephson junction with supporting structures such as resistors. Selective etch processes compatible with high volume manufacturing are used to pattern various layers of the Josephson junction structure to provide a Josephson junction, which is electrically coupled to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Richard P. ROUSE, Karthik JAMBUNATHAN, Susan E. SHORE, Jeremy WARREN, Manan PATEL, Brian BENTON, Kan MI, Kenneth FLUGAUR, Alexander CHOV, Bryan SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220370644
    Abstract: Provided are targeted nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the targeted nanoparticles comprise a nanoparticle and a myeloid cell (MC) targeting moiety stably associated with the outer surface of the nanoparticle. According to some embodiments, the MC targeting moiety is an immunosuppressive myeloid cell (isMC) targeting moiety. In certain embodiments, the targeted nanoparticles further comprise a detectable label (e.g., an in vivo imaging agent), a drug, or both. Also provided are compositions comprising the targeted nanoparticles of the present disclosure. Methods of using the targeted nanoparticles to image MCs (e.g., isMCs) and/or to modulate and/or disrupt MCs (e.g., isMCs) are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander Honkala, Bryan Smith, Katy Margulis, Richard Zare
  • Patent number: 11423009
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing dark data in a data set. At a time t1, a first version of the data set is received. The first version is analyzed and its parameters are gathered in a first statistical profile. The first statistical profile is stored. At a time t2, a second version of the data set is received. The second version is analyzed and its parameters are gathered in a second statistical profile. The second statistical profile is stored. The first and second statistical profiles are compared and a similarity index is created. If the similarity index exceeds a pre-set threshold, dissimilarity is flagged and a responsive action is taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: ThinkData Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan Stennett, Bryan Smith, Yousuf Chowdhary
  • Patent number: 11238419
    Abstract: A system and method for providing secure cryptoassets in a blockchain platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Change Healthcare Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Luke Owens, Theodore C. Tanner, Bryan Smith, Benoit Razet
  • Publication number: 20210292058
    Abstract: A storage container includes a base having a plurality of sections and defining a center chamber and a spinning lid disposed on the base. The spinning lid defines an aperture. An intermediate lid is disposed between the base and the spinning lid. The intermediate lid defines an opening. The center chamber, aperture, and opening are coaxially aligned to define a receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Bryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20200379974
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing dark data in a data set. At a time t1, a first version of the data set is received. The first version is analyzed and its parameters are gathered in a first statistical profile. The first statistical profile is stored. At a time t2, a second version of the data set is received. The second version is analyzed and its parameters are gathered in a second statistical profile. The second statistical profile is stored. The first and second statistical profiles are compared and a similarity index is created. If the similarity index exceeds a pre-set threshold, dissimilarity is flagged and a responsive action is taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Brendan Stennett, Bryan Smith, Yousuf Chowdhary
  • Patent number: 10712047
    Abstract: A heating system retrofitted to be operable through multiple heat stages at a constant fuel-air mixture includes a tube heat exchanger having a plurality of burners, a combustion air blower (CAB) having an exhaust vent connected with the plurality of burners, the CAB operable at a first speed and a second speed, a first valve connecting a fuel source to a first subset of the plurality of burners, and a second valve connecting a fuel source to a second subset of the plurality of burners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Perez, Steven Schneider, Bryan Smith, John Tran
  • Publication number: 20200218734
    Abstract: A method is provided for ingesting datasets into existing data warehouses, which are associated with data warehouse references. A selection of a data warehouse reference into which a dataset is to be loaded is received from a user. The dataset is accessed and its regional and format particulars are determined. Available data warehouses associated with the selected data warehouse reference are determined. Based on the regional and format particulars, a data warehouse is selected from these available data warehouses. A current address of the selected data warehouse is retrieved. The dataset is ingested directly into the selected data warehouse at the current address without further input from the user or knowledge of the current address by the user. A method of migrating between existing data warehouses with ingested data is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Brendan Stennett, Bryan Smith
  • Patent number: 10667087
    Abstract: Reception and transmission from at least two sets of antenna ports on a high speed train are controlled, wherein the at least two sets of antenna ports are installed at different locations on the high speed train. This involves determining a velocity and the position of each of the antenna ports, and using these as a basis for determining a reception combining scheme and/or transmission scheme from the sets of antenna ports. Signals are transmitted and received from the sets of antenna ports in conformance with the determined reception combining and/or transmission scheme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (publ)
    Inventors: Bengt Lindoff, Joakim Axmon, Bryan Smith
  • Patent number: 10337759
    Abstract: A transition module for an energy recovery ventilator unit. The module comprises a frame having two opposing major surfaces with two separate through-hole openings therein. The module also comprises a self-sealing surface on one of the major surfaces and surrounding the two through-hole openings. One of the through-hole openings is configured to separately overlap with return air openings or supply air openings located in a first target side of one an energy recovery ventilator unit or an air handling unit and in a second target side of the other one of the energy recovery ventilator unit or the air handling unit. The other of the through-hole openings is configured to separately overlap with the other of the return air openings or the supply air openings located in the first and second sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Geoffrey Curtis, Bryan Smith
  • Patent number: 10306556
    Abstract: An access point device comprising a transceiver configured to receive and send messages on a communication channel, and a controller configured to cause the transceiver to transmit beacon messages regularly on the communication channel is disclosed. The beacon messages include a first indication that data, for one or more stations arranged to communicate with the access point device over the communication channel, is buffered in a buffer associated with the access point device when data is buffered in the buffer. The transceiver is arranged to transmit at least one utility message, transmitted over the communication channel between transmissions of the beacon messages, wherein the at least one utility message comprises a second indication for at least one of the one or more stations as to whether an upcoming beacon message comprises the first indication that data for the at least one of the one or more stations is buffered in the buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (publ)
    Inventors: Naveed Butt, Bryan Smith, Leif Wilhelmsson
  • Patent number: 10254003
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an energy recovery ventilator unit includes providing a cabinet having exterior walls and interior floors and walls that define an intake zone, a supply zone, a return zone, an exhaust zone and an enthalpy-exchange zone. The intake zone and the exhaust zone are both on one side of the enthalpy exchange zone. The supply zone and the return zone are both on an opposite side of the enthalpy exchange zone. The method further includes installing a first blower in the intake zone. The first blower pushes outside air into the intake zone and straight through the enthalpy exchange zone into the supply zone. The method also includes installing a second blower in the return zone. The second blower pushes return air into the return zone and straight through the enthalpy exchange zone into the exhaust zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Bryan Smith, Steve Schneider
  • Publication number: 20190102755
    Abstract: A system and method for providing secure cryptoassets in a blockchain platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Luke Owens, Theodore C. Tanner, Bryan Smith, Benoit Razet
  • Patent number: 10174967
    Abstract: A modulating heating system includes a tube heat exchanger having a plurality of burners, a combustion air blower (CAB) having an exhaust vent connected with the plurality of burners, the CAB operable at a first speed and a second speed, a first valve connecting a fuel source to a first subset of the plurality of burners, and a second valve connecting a fuel source to a second subset of the plurality of burners, wherein the first and second valves each have a low fire rate and a high fire rate. The heat exchanger is operable through multiple heat stages at a constant fuel-air mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Schneider, Eric Perez, Bryan Smith, John Tran
  • Publication number: 20180227847
    Abstract: An access point device comprising a transceiver configured to receive and send messages on a communication channel, and a controller configured to cause the transceiver to transmit beacon messages regularly on the communication channel is disclosed. The beacon messages include a first indication that data, for one or more stations arranged to communicate with the access point device over the communication channel, is buffered in a buffer associated with the access point device when data is buffered in the buffer. The transceiver is arranged to transmit at least one utility message, transmitted over the communication channel between transmissions of the beacon messages, wherein the at least one utility message comprises a second indication for at least one of the one or more stations as to whether an upcoming beacon message comprises the first indication that data for the at least one of the one or more stations is buffered in the buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Naveed BUTT, Bryan SMITH, Leif WILHELMSSON