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).

  • ELECTRIC MACHINE
    Publication number: 20200091810
    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: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Paul R. MILLER, Stephen M HUSBAND, Alexander C SMITH, Charalampos MANOLOPOULOS, Matteo IACCHETTI
  • Camptothecin derivatives as anti-HIV agents and methods of identifying agents that disrupt Vif self-association
    Patent number: 10588902
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of camptothecin derivatives as anti-HIV agents that disrupt self-association of the viral infectivity factor (Vif) found in HIV and other retroviruses. The present invention also relates to methods of identifying agents that disrupt VIf self-association and methods of using these agents, including methods of treating or preventing HIV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: OyaGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold C. Smith, Ryan P. Bennett
  • Optical trocar visualization system and apparatus
    Patent number: 10588662
    Abstract: A seal assembly including a septum seal, a lower seal support, an upper seal support and a return spring is disclosed. The septum seal includes an orifice and a plurality of apertures. The lower seal support includes an engagement surface configured to engage a portion of the septum seal. The upper seal support includes a plurality of fingers, wherein each of the plurality of fingers is configured to extend through a corresponding aperture of the septum seal. The return spring includes a collar portion and a plurality of spokes extending radially outward from the collar portion. At least a portion of the return spring may be sandwiched between the lower seal support and the upper seal support. The plurality of spokes is configured to bias the seal assembly toward a radial center of a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Henry Holsten, Christopher Kelly Evans, Robert C. Smith
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE ALIGNMENT AERODYNAMIC PROBES
    Publication number: 20200080444
    Abstract: A variable alignment aerodynamic probe may comprise a probe body having a leading edge and extending radially into a vane case, a sensor element proximate the leading edge, and a bearing coupled to the probe body and the vane case. The probe body may be configured to rotate in response to a turned flow within the vane case. The rotation of the probe body may be configured to maintain an angle of attack of the leading edge with respect to the turned flow between 0° and 15°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Bryan J. Hackett, Adam Swagger, Daniel J. Boudreau, Ryan C. Smith
  • Combined sorting and concentrating particles in a microfluidic device
    Patent number: 10583438
    Abstract: Extracting and concentrating particles from a first fluid sample includes: providing the first fluid sample to a fluid exchange module of a microfluidic device, providing a second fluid sample to the fluid exchange module, in which the first fluid sample and the second fluid sample are provided under conditions such that particle-free portions of the first fluid sample are shifted, and an inertial lift force causes the particles in the first fluid sample to cross streamlines and transfer into the second fluid sample; passing the second fluid sample containing the transferred particles to a particle concentration module under conditions such that particle-free portions of the second fluid sample are shifted, and such that the particles within the second fluid sample are focused to a streamline within the particle concentration module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Ravi Kapur, Kyle C. Smith, Mehmet Toner
  • PACKAGE FOR DOUGH PRODUCTS INCLUDING A COLLAPSIBLE BAKING PAD
    Publication number: 20200068904
    Abstract: A package for raw dough products is disclosed that includes a tray defining an interior storage space, and a collapsible baking pad having an upper surface configured to support a plurality of raw dough products and adapted for movement between a nested condition dimensioned for placement within the interior storage space of the tray for shipping and a flattened condition separated from the tray for baking the raw dough products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Kenneth C. SMITH
  • HABITAT FOR HOUSING COLD BLOODED ANIMALS, WARM BLOODED ANIMALS, AND PLANTS
    Publication number: 20200068859
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a habitat for housing either cold blooded animals, warm blooded animals or plants, and in particular it is directed to a habitat for housing cold blooded animals such as lizards including geckos and the like. The present habitat apparatus comprises a transparent terrarium in combination with a stand, the stand including a partition that provides a space to receive and nest the transparent terrarium within so a portion of the transparent terrarium is masked by the partition to create a secure zone within the interior space of the terrarium that is distinct from adjoining interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Michael C. Smith
  • PYRROLOPYRROLE COMPOSITIONS AS PYRUVATE KINASE (PKR) ACTIVATORS
    Publication number: 20200069643
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to modulating pyruvate kinase and provides novel chemical compounds of formula (I) useful as activators of PKR, as well as various uses of these compounds. PKR activating compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with PKR and/or PKM2, such as pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD), sickle cell disease (SCD), and thalassemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Anna ERICSSON, Neal GREEN, Gary GUSTAFSON, Bingsong HAN, David R. LANCIA, Jr., Lorna MITCHELL, David RICHARD, Tatiana SHELEKHIN, Chase C. SMITH, Zhongguo WANG, Xiaozhang ZHENG
  • FUME HOOD WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200061682
    Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system has a ventilated chamber with a rear wall, opposite side walls, a ceiling, a floor, and an access opening. A baffle assembly is located in front of the rear wall and includes a lower panel and an upper panel. The lower panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge spaced apart from the chamber floor, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. The upper panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge attached to an upper portion of the lower panel, an opposite upper edge attached to the chamber ceiling, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. An elongated grating covers a gap between the lower panel lower edge and the chamber floor and includes a plurality of air-exit apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas C. Smith
  • Track and Lift Rehabilitation Systems and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20200060922
    Abstract: A system for physical rehabilitation is disclosed. The system may comprise a plurality of motors configured to be coupled to a ceiling; a plurality of cable portions, wherein each cable portion is connected at a first end to a motor and connected at a second end to a connector element; and a controller in operative communication with the plurality of motors to move the connector element in relation to a staircase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Joanne C. Smith, Mark Witteveen
  • MODULAR HOOD FOR COATING GLASS CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20200061660
    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: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy J. NIHART, Ryan C. SMITH
  • Wireless local area network communications between airborne and ground devices
    Patent number: 10574407
    Abstract: A method and device are disclosed that enable communication between an airborne STA and a ground based AP in the presence of a multitude of other ground based networks that would normally cause such interference that communication would not be possible. A succession of control packets are sent prior to an air to ground communication such that the ground based networks delay their traffic allowing the wanted acknowledgment packet to be received. A succession of control packets are sent followed by a PS poll or data null packet prior to a ground to air communication such that the wanted ground to air packet is sent at a known time and the other ground based networks delay their traffic allowing the wanted ground to air packet to be received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: SR Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Graham K. Smith, Conrad C. Smith, Ryan Busser
  • Reduced material packaging
    Patent number: 10569928
    Abstract: A blank includes a top, the top connected to a first top side tab, a second top side tab, a top front tab, and a back tab; a bottom, the bottom defining at least one connection aperture, the bottom connected to a first bottom side tab, a second bottom side tab, a bottom front tab, and the back tab; the first bottom side tab connected to a first cover tab, the first cover tab connected to a first connection tab; the second bottom side tab connected to a second cover tab, the second over tab connected to a second connection tab; the blank formable into a box by connection of the first connection tab to at least one connection aperture and by connection of the second connection tab to at least one connection aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracy C. Smith
  • Pattern based behavior model for system management
    Patent number: 10558540
    Abstract: An approach for providing guidance and management of a data processing system. A processor stores at least one design pattern corresponding to a plurality of components of the data processing system. A processor generates a behavioral model of the data processing system based, at least in part, on the stored at least one design pattern. A processor monitors actual behavior of the data processing system. A processor compares the actual behavior of the data processing system to the behavioral model of the data processing system. A processor recommends a solution, based, at least in part, on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda E. Chessell, Harald C. Smith, Dougal A. Watt
  • ACTIVE COVER PLATES
    Publication number: 20200036141
    Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy C. Smith, R. Camden Robinson, Darren C. Knight, Martin Johnson
  • LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS WITH ENGINE CORROSION PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20200032158
    Abstract: A method for improving corrosion resistance, while maintaining or improving fuel efficiency, in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition comprising a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one friction modifier having an elemental composition comprising one or more of nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and phosphorus (P), as a minor component. The formulated oil has a corrosion factor, based on the elemental composition of the at least one friction modifier, of less than 500, as determined by the formula: 12900(N wt %)+3967(O wt %)?8524(P wt %)?250=corrosion factor. The lubricating oils are useful as passenger vehicle engine oils (PVEO) and commercial vehicle engine oils (CVEO).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jordan C. Smith, Smruti A. Dance, Michael L. Blumenfeld
  • Readability awareness in natural language processing systems
    Patent number: 10534803
    Abstract: Electronic natural language processing in a natural language processing (NLP) system, such as a Question-Answering (QA) system. A receives electronic text input, in question form, and determines a readability level indicator in the question. The readability level indicator includes at least a grammatical error, a slang term, and a misspelling type. The computer determines a readability level for the electronic text input based on the readability level indicator, and retrieves candidate answers based on the readability level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donna K. Byron, Devendra Goyal, Lakshminarayanan Krishnamurthy, Priscilla Santos Moraes, Michael C. Smith
  • ERGONOMIC EARPIECE WITH ATTACHMENT MOUNT
    Publication number: 20200014998
    Abstract: Various techniques are provided to implement and use an earpiece having an attachment mount. In one example, an earpiece includes an arcuate rib having a lobe disposed on an upper end thereof and configured to engage with a crus of a helix and an antihelix of a user's ear. The earpiece also includes a mount extending from the arcuate rib and comprising a snap clip configured to engage and position an audio device in contact with the user's ear. Other implementations and related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Richard C. Smith, Diann Y. Smith, Alfredo Soria
  • Corylus Plant Name 'Pollyo'
    Publication number: 20200008334
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘PollyO’ is characterized by high nut yield, early nut maturity, small round nuts and kernels, high kernel percentage, good kernel blanching and excellent flavor. The tree is vigorous and has a desirable growth habit. ‘PollyO’ is resistant to bud mite (primarily Phytoptus avellanae Nal.). DNA markers and field exposure indicate that it is highly resistant to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • MODIFIED ELECTRICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200006901
    Abstract: In one example, a modified electrical device includes a body and at least one connector on the body to make power and control connections with an active cover plate. In some embodiments, a wall plate system may include a modified electrical device or receptacle and/or an active cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy C. Smith, Sean D. Watkins, Martin Johnson, Kyle Hill