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: 20230271744
    Abstract: A container includes a pair of horizontal walls, a plurality of vertical walls, and a corner wall. The corner wall extends between an adjacent pair of the vertical walls at an oblique angle. The container also includes a corner-support flap connected to the corner wall and one of the horizontal walls. The corner-support flap holds the corner panel at the oblique angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Michael McLeod, Kenneth C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11738025
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, formulations, and kits for treating coronavirus infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. Further disclosed are stop-gap methods for controlling the spread of coronavirus infections and the emergence of drug resistant strains of coronavirus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: OYAGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Harold C. Smith, Ryan P. Bennett
  • Patent number: 11738723
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a vehicle window installation tool includes a front face defined at least in part by a first engagement surface, the front face extending from a first end to a second end, and from a left side to a right side, and a rear face defined at least in part by a second engagement surface, the rear face extending from the first end to the second end, and from the left side to the right side. The first end is wedge shaped, and a support portion is defined in part by the front face and in part by the rear face. The support portion has a void, the void is open to a second end that is opposite to the first end. The tool can be arranged in multiple positions relative to a window being assembled into the door, to protect and position the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Kaitlyn J Fritz, Mark L Lusky, Sandra C Smith, Kyle Kindle
  • Patent number: 11743062
    Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a multi-operator anchor service is provided. A multi-operator anchor device may provide a centralized user plane anchor for traffic of end devices associated with multiple networks and operators. The multi-operator anchor device may provide virtual routing and forwarding to isolate traffic among the networks and operators. The multi-operator anchor device may provide a charging service for traffic and a handover service based on end device mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Carlo Thompson, Adeniyi O. Soremi, Chris Bramble, Alexander C. Smith, Mirwais Popal, Michael Vazquez
  • Patent number: 11731921
    Abstract: Processes for producing n-heptane from a mixture of 1-hexene and 1-octene in the presence of a suitable isomerization-metathesis catalyst followed by a hydrogenation step are disclosed. Integrated manufacturing systems for producing n-heptane with minimal waste also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventors: Steven M. Bischof, Jeffery C. Gee, James Hillier, Kamaljeet Kaur, Ronald C. Smith, Darin B. Tiedtke, Mark L. Hlavinka
  • Patent number: 11733225
    Abstract: An oxygen sensor for a gas, coal, oil or wood fired kiln that is orders of magnitude cheaper than the current state of the art oxygen sensors. It uses a TiO2 tip sintered between and bridging a 1 mm spacing between a pair of 22 gauge Nichrome® series 90 round annealed resistance wires (0.64 mm diameter and having 0.648 Ohms/ft resistance). The Nichrome® 90 wires do not contact each other. One of the wires is a signal wire that resides down the center of an insulating sheath and the other wire is a ground wire that is wound around the outside of a high temperature ceramic insulating sleeve. The sensor needs no temperature compensation and exhibits an approximate 50,000 ohms of resistance change from a neutral (ambient) atmosphere and a fully reduced atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Mark C Smith
  • Patent number: 11731154
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Nihart, Ryan C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11725180
    Abstract: Microfluidic devices are described that include a microfluidic channel, a first array of one or more magnets above the microfluidic channel, each magnet in the first array having a magnetic pole orientation opposite to a magnetic pole orientation of an adjacent magnet in the first array, and a second array of one or more magnets beneath the microfluidic channel, each magnet in the second array having a magnetic pole orientation opposite to a magnetic pole orientation of an adjacent magnet in the second array. The first array is aligned with respect to the second array such that magnetic fields emitted by the first array and second array generate a magnetic flux gradient profile extending through the channel. An absolute value of the profile includes a first maximum and a second maximum that bound a local minimum. The local minimum is located within the microfluidic channel or less than 5 mm away from a wall of the microfluidic channel. Methods of using the new devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Philipp S. Spuhler, Kyle C. Smith, Fabio Fachin, Thomas Alan Barber, Ravi Kapur, Mehmet Toner, Vincent Pai, Nezihi Murat Karabacak
  • Publication number: 20230252221
    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: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventor: Mario C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11718444
    Abstract: A container for storage of molten material from an industrial facility, and method of manufacture thereof, is provided to maximize internal volume of the container while providing structural stability. The container includes walls having rounded convex-shaped edges at each wall junction. A first head is connected to the walls at a first end of the container, and a second head closes the second end of the container. The second head is connected to the walls at a second end of the container. Corners are defined at the intersection of the walls with the first head and second head at the first end and the second end respectively. A first flange is connected to the first head to receive molten material, and the first head is shaped as a tapered shoulder to smoothly transition from the first flange to the junction of the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: ATKINS NUCLEAR SECURED HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Eric C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20230233591
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and kits for treating and inhibiting Poxviridae virus infections, for example, Vaccinia virus infections. Further disclosed are stop-gap methods for controlling the spread of Poxviridae virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Harold C. Smith, Ryan P. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20230234512
    Abstract: An under hood storage system of a vehicle includes an under hood storage compartment located in an under hood area of a vehicle, and a hood assembly that, when in a closed position closes the under hood storage compartment. The hood assembly includes an under hood panel having a first portion formed from a first material, and a second portion surrounding the first portion defining an outer perimeter of the under hood panel. The second portion is formed from a second material softer than the first material. One or more attachment features secure the under hood panel to the hood assembly. The under hood panel interacts with the under hood storage compartment to close the under hood storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Robert J. Kukla, Kyle C. Smith, Andre Hormiz
  • Patent number: 11707766
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a screen basket apparatus includes a substantially vertical cylindrical frame and a synthetic screening surface secured to the frame. The synthetic screening surface may be configured to separate carbon or resin from a slurry of a carbon-in-leach, carbon-in-pulp, resin-in-leach, or resin-in-pulp material as fluid flows from outside to inside the screen basket apparatus such that carbon or resin is retained on an external surface of the synthetic screening surface. The cylindrical frame may be a grid frame and the synthetic screening surface may include a plurality of replaceable screen assemblies attached to the grid frame. The grid frame may include a plurality of openings and each of the plurality of openings is configured to receive a respective one of the plurality of replaceable screen assemblies. The synthetic screening surface may include injected molded thermoplastics, thermoset polyurethanes, and/or other polymeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: DERRICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: James R. Colgrove, Clifford C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20230225753
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The acoustic waveguide is coupled with the transducer. The articulation section includes a collar that is located distal to a nodal portion of the waveguide and is operable to deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section. The articulation drive assembly comprises at least one translating articulation driver coupled with the collar. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue even when the articulation section is in an articulated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Foster B. Stulen, David A. Monroe, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Richard C. Smith, Ashvani K. Madan, Craig T. Davis, Barry C. Worrell, Benjamin D. Dickerson, Chad P. Boudreaux, Geoffrey S. Strobl, Thomas C. Gallmeyer, Amy L. Sitler, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Sean P. Conlon, John A. Hibner
  • Patent number: 11701222
    Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) injector is configured for single hand operation and employs a compressed gas to provide a motive force to present an IOL to a surgical site. The IOL injector includes a mechanical brake coupled to a plunger to preclude translation of an IOL absent operator input. The mechanical brake provides for selectively varying the speed and translation of the plunger, and hence IOL during presentation of the IOL to a patient. The IOL injector can also include at least a first stop, which halts movement of the plunger at a predetermined position. The at least first stop is then moved to a passing position, thereby allowing further operator controlled translation of the plunger to present the IOL to the surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Sushant P. Muchhala, Moises A. Valle, Madhu S. Ayyagari, Sanjeev Bakshi, Jeffrey C. Smith, Andrew J. Scherer, Jr., Mark E. Mossberg
  • Publication number: 20230211091
    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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Robert E. MAYLE, JR., Erik J. SHAHOIAN, Terrance C. SMITH, Alexander JASSO
  • Publication number: 20230214500
    Abstract: Providing a risk analysis report for an undesired event includes receiving a request comprising undesired event data defining an undesired event, wherein the undesired event data corresponds to an asset, identifying, from an attack database, one or more sets of attack attributes related to the undesired event data, and identifying one or more protection measures relevant to the asset and the attack attributes. The technique also includes performing a first set of Monte Carlo simulations for the undesired event based on combinations of the attack attributes, the protection measures, and the asset, and performing a second set of Monte Carlo simulations for the undesired event based on a subset of the combinations of the attack attribute. One or more combinations of the attack attributes, the protection measures, and the asset which result in the undesired event are provided in accordance with outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Michael Butchko, Walter C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11693616
    Abstract: User interface techniques provide user vocalists with mechanisms for solo audiovisual capture and for seeding subsequent performances by other users (e.g., joiners). Audiovisual capture may be against a full-length work or seed spanning much or all of a pre-existing audio (or audiovisual) work and in some cases may mix, to seed further contributions of one or more joiners, a user's captured media content for at least some portions of the audio (or audiovisual) work. A short seed or short segment may span less than all (and in some cases, much less than all) of the audio (or audiovisual) work. For example, a verse, chorus, refrain, hook or other limited “chunk” of an audio (or audiovisual) work may constitute a short seed or short segment. Computational techniques are described that allow a system to automatically identify suitable short seeds or short segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Smule, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Moldover, David Steinwedel, Jeffrey C. Smith, Perry R. Cook
  • Patent number: 11679320
    Abstract: The present steerable wheel assembly incorporates a lean-to-steer mechanism into an inner race of a roller bearing, while a wheel is mounted to an outer race of the roller bearing. A shaft extending from the mechanism is attached to a body, and the mechanism acts to steer the outer race and the wheel about a vertical steering axis when the shaft is tilted about a horizontal axis. The mechanism can be a pivot joint, providing a linear steering response, or can be a lean-to-steer mechanism that provides a non-linear response where the steering action is not proportionally responsive to tilting over the expected range of tilting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Lean Steer Difference, LLC
    Inventor: Corey C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11683536
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Smule, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Holmberg, Benjamin Hersh, Jeannie Yang, Yuning Woo, Wang Liang, Perry R. Cook, Jeffrey C. Smith