Patents by Inventor C. Smith

C. 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: 20220037979
    Abstract: An electric machine including a stator having a fully non-magnetic core and stator windings formed of a non-superconducting transposed conductor to reduce eddy current losses. It further includes a rotor having a fully non-magnetic core and superconducting windings or superconducting magnets which produce a magnetic field for interaction with the stator windings. A cryogenic cooling system is arranged to cool the stator windings to reduce conduction losses in the stator windings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Paul R MILLER, Stephen M HUSBAND, Alexander C SMITH, Charalampos C. MANOLOPOULOS, Matteo IACCHETTI
  • Publication number: 20220028362
    Abstract: User interface techniques provide user vocalists with mechanisms for forward and backward traversal of audiovisual content, including pitch cues, waveform- or envelope-type performance timelines, lyrics and/or other temporally-synchronized content at record-time, during edits, and/or in playback. Recapture of selected performance portions, coordination of group parts, and overdubbing may all be facilitated. Direct scrolling to arbitrary points in the performance timeline, lyrics, pitch cues and other temporally-synchronized content allows user to conveniently move through a capture or audiovisual edit session. In some cases, a user vocalist may be guided through the performance timeline, lyrics, pitch cues and other temporally-synchronized content in correspondence with group part information such as in a guided short-form capture for a duet. A scrubber allows user vocalists to conveniently move forward and backward through the temporally-synchronized content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: David Steinwedel, Andrea Slobodien, Jeffrey C. Smith, Perry R. Cook
  • Publication number: 20220030056
    Abstract: Techniques have been developed to facilitate the livestreaming of group audiovisual performances. Audiovisual performances including vocal music are captured and coordinated with performances of other users in ways that can create compelling user and listener experiences. For example, in some cases or embodiments, duets with a host performer may be supported in a sing-with-the-artist style audiovisual livestream in which aspiring vocalists request or queue particular songs for a live radio show entertainment format. The developed techniques provide a communications latency-tolerant mechanism for synchronizing vocal performances captured at geographically-separated devices (e.g., at globally-distributed, but network-connected mobile phones or tablets or at audiovisual capture devices geographically separated from a live studio).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Anton Holmberg, Benjamin Hersh, Jeannie Yang, Perry R. Cook, Jeffrey C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11229750
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: VELOJECT, LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Mayle, Jr., Erik J. Shahoian, Terrence C. Smith, Alexander Jasso
  • Publication number: 20220010989
    Abstract: A ventilation system for a space includes an air supply partition configured to cause filtered air to flow into an area of the space, and an air exhaust partition in spaced-apart relationship with the air supply partition and configured to cause air to be drawn in and filtered from the area. The air supply partition and the air exhaust partition create a “push-pull” air flow across the area. A ventilation partition includes air inlets in a first portion of the housing, air outlets in a second portion of the housing, a filter, and a fan configured to draw air in through the air inlets, through the filter, and out through the air outlets. The partition is a portable, free-standing structure configured to be supported by a surface, such as a floor of a room in which the partition is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas C. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220004103
    Abstract: In some examples, a method of processing a substrate comprises applying a photoresist (PR) onto a surface of the substrate, pre-exposing the PR to ultra violet (UV) light before depositing or etching a metal oxide (MO) layer onto the PR, and depositing or etching a MO layer onto the PR subsequent to pre-exposing the PR to UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Akhil N. Singhal, Bart Jan van Schravendijk, Girish A. DIXIT, David C. SMITH, Siva Krishnan Kanakasabapathy
  • Publication number: 20220000860
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds useful for treating and/or preventing HIV infections and the transmission of HIV from an infected subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: OYAGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Harold C. SMITH, Ryan P. BENNETT
  • Patent number: 11213856
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for screening are provided. Embodiments include a screen basket apparatus for screening material, comprising a grid frame having a plurality of openings arranged in a lattice and a plurality of screening cartridge assemblies affixed to the grid frame to cover the respective openings of the grid frame. The screening cartridge assembly includes a case and a screen assembly fitted into the case, and may be affixed to a set of transversal member of the grid frame. The case may be an injection molded thermoplastic polyurethane or a thermoset polymer. The screening elements together form a generally continuous screening surface across an exterior portion of the grid frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: DERRICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: James R. Colgrove, Clifford C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11213857
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for screening are provided. Embodiments include a screen basket apparatus for screening material, comprising a grid frame having a plurality of openings arranged in a lattice and a plurality of screening cartridge assemblies affixed to the grid frame to cover the respective openings of the grid frame. The screening cartridge assembly includes a case and a screen assembly fitted into the case, and may be affixed to a set of transversal member of the grid frame. The case may be formed of a single injection molded piece integrally formed by injection molding one of a polyurethane or a thermoset polymer. The screening elements together form a generally continuous screening surface across the exterior of the grid frame, which reduces blinding and is resistant to wear and tear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: DERRICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: James R. Colgrove, Clifford C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11203533
    Abstract: A method of removing from water at least one of algae, bacteria, toxins produced by algae, toxins produced by bacteria, and algae nutrients by placing an open-cell foam material into the water, leaving the material in the water for sufficient time to adsorb/absorb at least one of algae, their toxins, and their nutrients, and then removing the open-cell foam material from the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: Scott C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210381961
    Abstract: Systems and methods to measure Total THC easily and accurately in cannabis plant material to discriminate between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. In a particularly preferred embodiment, infrared spectral measurements are made of samples, a plurality of calibration models are applied, and a given sample is classified as to whether it is hemp or marijuana.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Big Sur Scientific, LLC
    Inventor: Brian C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11193292
    Abstract: A nuclear power plant having a protective superstructure including a first end region configured to cover a nuclear reactor in a containment structure, a second end region opposite the first end region and configured to cover a cooling water pump house, and a central region between the first and second end regions and configured to cover a turbine hall. The superstructure has an oval-shaped plan profile, the oval having a greater degree of curvature at the first end region than at the second end region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE POWER ENGINEERING PLC
    Inventors: Jose A Marquez-Santoyo, Mark J Richardson, Gareth Edwards, Paul C Smith
  • Publication number: 20210370333
    Abstract: A modular apparatus for coating glass articles with a chemical compound includes a coating hood section (10a) including a series of interconnected walls (12) defining an interior chamber (18, 20a, 20b) having an inlet (32) and an outlet (44), a blower (24) positioned at least partially in the interior chamber (18, 20a, 20b) to carry air from the inlet (32) towards the outlet (44); and a connector (50) for connecting the coating hood section (10a) to an identical coating hood section (10b). The connector (50) for connecting being defined on at least one of the interconnected walls (12) of the coating hood section (10a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Nihart, Ryan C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210359477
    Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jeremy C. Smith, R. Camden Robinson, Chas Carter, Kendall H. Seymour
  • Patent number: 11176608
    Abstract: A hosted web-accessible system, computer program and methods are provided for generating comprehensive vehicle trim and detailed equipment information for clients, including providing comparative estimation based on underlying information regarding a particular vehicle. Comprehensive original vehicle data is obtained from vehicle manufacturers via a vehicle source interface, the data including a unique vehicle identifier for each of one or more vehicles associated with the respective source. A vehicle information request with a vehicle identifier is received from a client, and comprehensive original vehicle data is identified based on the unique identifier and the identifier from the client request. A client response interface displays vehicle data from the identified set of comprehensive original vehicle data. Vehicle valuation may be obtained from third party evaluators according to the vehicle request and based on the original vehicle data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Auto I.D., Inc.
    Inventor: Sean C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11171524
    Abstract: An electromechanical system comprising: a rotor comprising a plurality of teeth spaced about a circumference of the rotor, wherein the teeth of the rotor are equally spaced about the rotor according to a tooth spacing angle, and are skewed in an axial direction such that the circumferential positions of the teeth of the rotor vary along the axial length of the rotor, and first and second stator segments, each extending partway about the rotor and comprising a field winding and poles arranged to magnetically interact with the teeth of the rotor such that an alternating current (AC) back-emf is induced in the field winding upon rotation of the rotor. The poles of the first stator segment are angularly displaced about the rotor from the poles of the second stator segment such that the back-emf induced in the field winding of the first stator segment is phase shifted with respect to the back-emf induced in the field winding of the second stator segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Ellis F H Chong, Alexander C. Smith, Yuanpeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20210342518
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a web user experience improvement for digital magazines. A digital magazine viewing platform is integrated with a digital magazine publishing platform including features that leverage the integration including user interface arrangement based on viewing habits and ripped content that is insertable into draft digital magazine documents. In some embodiments, a machine learning model categorizes magazine styles and present publishing features based on those magazines viewed or subscribed to by a given user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Mario C Smith
  • Publication number: 20210340143
    Abstract: 2-((1r,4r)-4-(imidazo[4,5-d]pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-1(6H)-yl)cyclohexyl)acetonitrile compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them including methods for treating disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by JAK, such as inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Tatiana Koudriakova, Kevin D. Kreutter, Kristi Leonard, Michele C. Rizzolio, Russell C. Smith, Mark S. Tichenor, Aihua Wang
  • Publication number: 20210331826
    Abstract: A display system for containing and displaying product includes a tray portion and a hood portion. The tray portion includes a bottom panel, and the hood portion includes a top panel and at least one glue flap panel disposed adjacent to the top panel. The display system is convertible from a shipping configuration in which the tray and hood portions cooperate to form an enclosed carton, into a display configuration in which the hood portion is separated completely from the tray portion. The display system is configured to be transitioned from the shipping configuration to the display configuration by breaking an adhesive connection between the at least one glue flap panel and the tray portion and lifting the hood portion away from the tray portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Smith, Jeffrey H. Chapman
  • Patent number: D939932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: SnapRays, LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy C. Smith