Patents by Inventor Chris Smith
Chris 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).
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Patent number: 9371646Abstract: A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in the channel of the first frame member in a cammed interference fit by rotating a body of the spacer, and the second end being configured to form a cammed interference fit with the cover. An insert is supported from the first frame member by the spacer with the cover fit onto the spacer to capture and secure the insert relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Pella CorporationInventors: Robert D. Magoon, James Alan Hughes, Chris Smith
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Publication number: 20160012708Abstract: Systems and methods for providing remote notifications upon the detection of certain conditions. In one embodiment, a device comprising a housing, a power unit, a liquid sensor, and a communications unit detects the presence of a liquid and initiates an alert notification that is transmitted to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Smith Financial Services, LLCInventor: Chris Smith
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Patent number: 9216255Abstract: A needle assembly (2) for a drug delivery device (1) comprises a needle seal (3), a needle retainer (4) and a needle (5). The needle retainer (4) secures the needle (5) against displacement with respect to said needle retainer (4) when a dose of drug is being delivered. The needle seal (3) is configured to push onto the needle retainer (4) after delivering the dose of the drug, thereby unlocking the needle (5) from the needle retainer (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ursula Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith, Andrew Martin
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Publication number: 20150244773Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing users with a tool that can offer recommendations on how to optimize the development and performance of their applications. A diagnosis and optimization method, system, and engine captures various data associated with, for example, building, deploying, releasing, and running a user's application, and utilizes such data to generate recommendations/suggestions as to how the user can best balance high release productivity, ease of management, and cost optimization. The methods and systems utilize the end-to-end story of a user's development process (e.g., from the time the user submits code to when the application is actually up and running) to generate recommendations as to ways that the user can optimize their system including, for example, how the user can layout their application topology differently, reduce latency, increase data locality, or optimize billing costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Rae WANG, Kenneth Paul FISHKIN, Chris SMITH
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Publication number: 20140345215Abstract: A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in the channel of the first frame member in a cammed interference fit by rotating a body of the spacer, and the second end being configured to form a cammed interference fit with the cover. An insert is supported from the first frame member by the spacer with the cover fit onto the spacer to capture and secure the insert relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Robert D. Magoon, James Alan Hughes, Chris Smith
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Patent number: 8891748Abstract: A system and method for providing a voice communication service between a first user and a second user after the first user and the second user are communicating via a non-voice communication service is described. The non-voice communication service may be processed through a server in communication with the first and second users. The non-voice communication service is monitored for a voice service request, and upon receipt of the voice service request, establishment of a voice communication service is initiated between the first and second users through the server. The first and second users may be anonymous to each other over the non-voice communication service and the voice communication service.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: First Media Group Inc.Inventors: Tom Rand, Anthony Knight, Jim Brown, John Blair, Chris Smith, Evan Wright
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Patent number: 8702659Abstract: Drug delivery device, comprising a body unit having a first opening and a second opening, a plunger arranged such that its distal end is positioned inside the body unit, wherein the plunger is moveable in the distal direction with respect to the body unit, a needle assembly, with a proximal end and a distal end comprising a needle, wherein the proximal end of the needle assembly and the distal end of the plunger are configured such that they can get into an adhesion connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith
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Patent number: 8617121Abstract: Drug delivery device, comprising a body unit having a first opening and a second opening, a plunger arranged such that its distal end is positioned inside the body unit, wherein the plunger is moveable in the distal direction with respect to the body unit, a needle assembly, with a proximal end and a distal end comprising a needle, wherein the proximal end of the needle assembly and the distal end of the plunger are configured such that they can get into a vacuum connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith
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Patent number: 8597256Abstract: A seal member is configured to seal a chamber of a drug delivery device which is suitable to contain a drug, wherein the seal member comprises a diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith, Andrew Martin
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Patent number: 8514929Abstract: A combined audio video device includes inputs for receiving an audio video signal from a source. The device includes in one enclosure audio and video processor portions configured such that the audio and video processors use a common communications line for coupling electrical signals form the device to a host computer. The audio processor is operable to accept an audio signal and to provide audio enhancements to the audio signal. In one embodiment, the common communications line is a USB cable. In another embodiment, a USB hub is integrated into the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Creative Technology LtdInventors: Steven S. Erickson, Chris A. Smith
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Patent number: 8360115Abstract: A fuel transfer system for use with a motor vehicle of the type having a fuel tank and a fuel sending unit in the fuel tank for pumping fuel thorough a fuel line to the vehicles engine when the engine is idling where the fuel transfer system allows fuel in the fuel tank to also be delivered to an auxiliary fuel vessel such as another fuel tank, a fuel container, or an engine powered machine is provided. A fuel fitting for connecting the fuel line between a vehicle's fuel tank and engine to a fuel transfer system that can deliver fuel to an auxiliary fuel vessel is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Fuel Tool LLCInventors: Matthew Trattner, Michael Goetze, Michael McAvey, Pascal J. Ricatto, Chris Smith
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Publication number: 20120165740Abstract: A dynamic identification system for a multi-dose injection device includes a dose dial sleeve (40) containing indicia (41; 42) of the medicament contained within the device becomes visible or available to the olfactory or gustation senses only during dose setting as the dial sleeve (40) is translated proximally out of the outer housing of the device. A user can readily identify the medicament contained within the device (1) as the dose is being set. A static identifier (50) located on the device that matches the dynamic identifier on the dial sleeve (40) can also be used as a medicament identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: David Plumptre, Chris Smith
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Publication number: 20120136318Abstract: Drug delivery device, comprising a needle, which a distal end and a proximal end comprises an inner surface forming a channel, an outer surface, a first salient located on the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith, Lilly Hains-Gadd
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Patent number: 8181585Abstract: A compressed air system adapted for use in connection with a tufting machine having a yarn applicator adapted to penetrate a backing of a surface covering and place a stitch in the backing of the surface covering, a presser foot and a funnel block. The compressed air system comprises an air source adapted to provide air to the compressed air system, a digital presser foot injector adapted to convey compressed air to the presser foot, and a funnel block injector adapted to convey compressed air to the funnel block. The compressed air system is adapted to convey compressed air to the digital presser foot injector and the funnel block injector only when the yarn applicator is in use. The method comprises conveying air to the presser foot only when the yarn applicator is in use, and conveying air to the funnel block only when the yarn applicator is in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: CYP Technologies, LLCInventors: John Samilo, Chris Smith
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Publication number: 20120123351Abstract: A needle assembly (2) for a drug delivery device (1) comprises a needle seal (3), a needle retainer (4) and a needle (5). The needle retainer (4) secures the needle (5) against displacement with respect to said needle retainer (4) when a dose of drug is being delivered. The needle seal (3) is configured to push onto the needle retainer (4) after delivering the dose of the drug, thereby unlocking the needle (5) from the needle retainer (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Ursula Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith, Andrew Martin
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Publication number: 20120116320Abstract: Drug delivery device, comprising a body unit having a first opening and a second opening, a plunger arranged such that its distal end is positioned inside the body unit, wherein the plunger is moveable in the distal direction with respect to the body unit, a needle assembly, with a proximal end and a distal end comprising a needle, wherein the proximal end of the needle assembly and the distal end of the plunger are configured such that they can get into a vacuum connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith
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Publication number: 20120095414Abstract: Drug delivery device, comprising a body unit having a first opening and a second opening, a plunger arranged such that its distal end is positioned inside the body unit, wherein the plunger is moveable in the distal direction with respect to the body unit, a needle assembly, with a proximal end and a distal end comprising a needle, wherein the proximal end of the needle assembly and the distal end of the plunger are configured such that they can get into an adhesion connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith
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Publication number: 20120095409Abstract: A seal member is configured to seal a chamber of a drug delivery device which is suitable to contain a drug, wherein the seal member comprises a diaphragm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Irina Lanin, Bernhard Forys, Alastair Clarke, Matthew Ekman, Kirsten Goode, Michael Heald, John Hiles, Chris Smith, Andrew Martin
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Patent number: D713811Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Dickon Isaacs, Billy Ho, Tu Yun Hua, Norman Tse, Hu Jiang, Malcolm Paton, Lesley Taylor, Adrian Bennett, Chris Smith
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Patent number: D732501Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Dickon Isaacs, Billy Ho, Tu Yun Hua, Norman Tse, Hu Jiang, Malcolm Paton, Lesley Taylor, Adrian Bennett, Chris Smith