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).

  • Audiovisual content rendering with display animation suggestive of geolocation at which content was previously rendered
    Patent number: 11545123
    Abstract: Techniques have been developed to facilitate (1) the capture and pitch correction of vocal performances on handheld or other portable computing devices and (2) the mixing of such pitch-corrected vocal performances with backing tracks for audible rendering on targets that include such portable computing devices and as well as desktops, workstations, gaming stations, even telephony targets. Implementations of the described techniques employ signal processing techniques and allocations of system functionality that are suitable given the generally limited capabilities of such handheld or portable computing devices and that facilitate efficient encoding and communication of the pitch-corrected vocal performances (or precursors or derivatives thereof) via wireless and/or wired bandwidth-limited networks for rendering on portable computing devices or other targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Smule, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Salazar, Rebecca A. Fiebrink, Ge Wang, Mattias Ljungstrom, Jeffrey C. Smith, Perry R. Cook
  • Optical trocar visualization system and apparatus
    Patent number: 11529169
    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: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Henry E. Holsten, Christopher K. Evans, Robert C. Smith
  • EXPLOSION MANAGEMENT DISPLAY AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220397433
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for explosion resistance include an explosion-resistant enclosure and a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a lid for enclosing an opening of the explosion-resistant enclosure, and a graphical display assembly for presenting visual information regarding the analysis equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. MAY, Don ADAMS, Brian C. SMITH, Tony E. MOORE, Brian J. ROBERTSON
  • EXPLOSION MANAGEMENT AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220397434
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for explosion resistance include an analysis compartment isolated from a control compartment. A feed-through extends between the analysis compartment and the control compartment for extension of cabling therethrough, the feed-through hermetically sealed to block against flow of fluids between the analysis and control compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. MAY, Don ADAMS, Brian C. SMITH, Tony E. MOORE, Brian J. ROBERTSON
  • ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED GAS TURBINE FUEL INJECTOR RING AND UNI-BODY TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20220389872
    Abstract: A micro-turbine core fabricated as a single part using 3D additive manufacturing (AM) to simultaneously form sequential layers of at least two static components from any of the following static components: central bearing support structure, outer casing, combustor complete, nozzle guide vanes (NGVs), diffuser, diffuser outer casing, fuel manifold, fuel injector(s), igniter mounting boss, oil manifold, oil distribution lines, or turbine outer casing. The single part does not require fastening hardware, welding, and/or bonding processes to create the single part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Roger C. Smith, David E. Laudermilch
  • METHOD FOR TREATING CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20220378815
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, formulations, and kits for treating coronavirus infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: OYAGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Harold C. Smith, Ryan P. Bennett
  • Method for cooling thin cores in plastic molds
    Patent number: 11504885
    Abstract: A method for cooling a mold used in the production of plastic parts is described. A capillary feeds liquid carbon dioxide to a channel present in the mold typically used in making plastic parts having thin gaps or thin open sections in the plastic part. The channel will be approximately the same size as the inner diameter of the capillary but will increase in size either stepwise or progressively as it passes through the mold, particularly at the location where cooling is desired therefore providing more effective cooling to the mold and slides and lifters present therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Messer Industries USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward C. Smith, Mikael Orsén
  • Storage module with reduced airflow impedance and improved storage device dynamics performance
    Patent number: 11508414
    Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a set of components in a compute module and an array of storage devices in a storage module, the array of storage devices comprising rows and columns. The storage module is wider than the compute module to accommodate a larger backplane. The backplane has large vertical vent openings for accommodating connectors of storage devices connecting to the backplane. Pairs of divider walls positioned between adjacent columns of storage devices form large channels for increased airflow between columns of storage devices and reduced airflow between adjacent rows of storage devices. The design allows for increased cooling performance and reduced acoustic energy (noise).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jean Marie Doglio, Chris E. Peterson, Harold John Syring, Paul Allen Waters, Evangelos Koutsavdis, Russell C. Smith
  • FILTER SECUREMENT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220339571
    Abstract: Filter assemblies are described. In particular, a filter securement assembly for receiving and retaining a filter media in an exhaust hood includes a main panel defining a first end and an opposed second end, a first retainment surface adjacent the first end of the main panel, a first retainment lip adjacent the first retainment surface, a second retainment surface adjacent the second end of the main panel and a second retainment lip adjacent the second retainment surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew W. Gorrell, John B. Stender, Tommie W. Kelley, Andrew C. Smith, Windy A. Santa Cruz, John F. Reed, Jacob D. Carlson, Marcus W. Rein, Jessalyn A. Cox, Zachary W. Boughton, Michael J. Stern
  • Piperidine derivatives and compositions for the inhibition of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT)
    Patent number: 11479564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for the inhibition of NAMPT, their synthesis, applications and antidotes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Valo Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Bair, Timm R. Baumeister, Alexandre J. Buckmelter, Karl H. Clodfelter, Bingsong Han, Judith D. Kuntz, Jian Lin, Dominic J. Reynolds, Chase C. Smith, Zhongguo Wang, Xiaozhang Zheng
  • GLOBAL CONFIGURATION SERVICE
    Publication number: 20220336096
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to configuring applications used in conjunction with medical devices in order to help with monitoring and improving the patient's health. Certain aspects include a method including receiving a request for assets including access information associated with a user of a computing device, the access information including feature customization information for a health intervention application and being issued by an account management service for the health intervention application, and validating that the access information is valid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Praveen Kumar Venkata SANIGEPALLI, Ricardo Vieira ALVES, El Mostafa RHOUDA, Brian C. SMITH, Daniel S. SMITH
  • Helmet facemask with transparent shield
    Patent number: 11464273
    Abstract: A facemask for a helmet has a lower facemask section with a plurality of guard bars extending across and down the facemask section. A plurality of frame members has internal slotting, each of the frame members being attached to more than one of the plurality of guard bars extending across and down the lower facemask section. A transparent shield is located within the internal slotting of each of the frame members and the shields are fixedly secured within the slotting. The shields provide protection from outside impact to the lower part of the face of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Maurice C. Smith, Sr.
  • STORAGE MODULE WITH REDUCED AIRFLOW IMPEDANCE AND IMPROVED STORAGE DEVICE DYNAMICS PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20220319554
    Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a set of components in a compute module and an array of storage devices in a storage module, the array of storage devices comprising rows and columns. The storage module is wider than the compute module to accommodate a larger backplane. The backplane has large vertical vent openings for accommodating connectors of storage devices connecting to the backplane. Pairs of divider walls positioned between adjacent columns of storage devices form large channels for increased airflow between columns of storage devices and reduced airflow between adjacent rows of storage devices. The design allows for increased cooling performance and reduced acoustic energy (noise).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Jean Marie Doglio, Chris E. Peterson, Harold John Syring, Paul Allen Waters, Evangelos Koutsavdis, Russell C. Smith
  • Open-Cell Foam Environmental Indicator
    Publication number: 20220313853
    Abstract: An open-cell foam structure that is used to detect and remove substances from water or air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Scott C. Smith
  • High flow manifold
    Patent number: 11458241
    Abstract: Implementations described herein include a system for guiding medical waste fluid into a medical waste collection canister. The system includes a manifold and a filter. The manifold includes a top surface and a sidewall extending from the top surface in a first direction. The top surface and the sidewall define an interior chamber of the manifold. The top surface includes an inlet port and a vacuum port disposed therein. The inlet port connects to a source of medical waste fluid and the vacuum port connects to a vacuum source. The manifold can be formed from a first polymer. A filter is positioned within the interior chamber of the manifold and immediately upstream of the vacuum port so as to filter air flowing into the vacuum port. The filter extends away from the top surface of the manifold in the first direction and the filter is formed from a second polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry C. Smith, David J Boles
  • TRAY WITH REINFORCED CORNERS
    Publication number: 20220306334
    Abstract: A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container, the blank including, a bottom panel, two opposing end panels, each end panel extending from an end edge of the bottom panel, two opposing outer side panels, each outer side panel extending from a side edge of the bottom panel, and an inner side panel extending from each top edge of one outer side panel of the two outer side panels and an outer side panel extending from each top edge of the one of the inner side panels, wherein each inner side panel includes a central portion, a corner portion extending from each side of the central portion, and an inner end portion extending from a side of each of the corner portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Kenneth C. SMITH
  • Open-Cell Foam Environmental Indicator
    Publication number: 20220308035
    Abstract: An open-cell foam structure that is used to detect and remove substances from water or air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Scott C. Smith
  • Combined sorting and concentrating particles in a microfluidic device
    Patent number: 11446664
    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: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Ravi Kapur, Kyle C. Smith, Mehmet Toner
  • VEHICLE WINDOW INSTALLATION TOOL
    Publication number: 20220281421
    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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Kaitlyn J. Fritz, Mark L. Lusky, Sandra C. Smith, Kyle Kindle
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-OPERATOR ANCHOR SERVICE
    Publication number: 20220286307
    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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Carlo Thompson, Adeniyi O. Soremi, Chris Bramble, Alexander C. Smith, Mirwais Popal, Michael Vazquez