Patents by Inventor Clayton A. Smith

Clayton A. 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: 20150353187
    Abstract: A wing assembly includes a main wing and a slat movable between stowed and deployed positions. The main wing includes a panel movable to a retracted position when the slat is in the stowed position, such that the slat outer surface and a wing upper surface define a first continuous outer mold line shape. The panel may further be movable to an extended position when the slat is in the deployed position, such that an outer surface of the panel and the wing upper surface define a second continuous outer mold line shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Clayton A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8783098
    Abstract: There is provided a wind tunnel model measuring system for use with a wind tunnel. The system has a measuring assembly with an automated movable structure with at least one measuring device mounted thereon and configured for placement within the wind tunnel, and a measuring controller device located outside the wind tunnel to control the automated movable structure in order to remotely move the automated movable structure from a storage position within the wind tunnel to one or more operating positions with respect to a wind tunnel model within the wind tunnel and to allow the at least one measuring device to determine a relative position of at least one movable first component with respect to a second component, both of the wind tunnel model. The system further has a processing device configured for placement outside the wind tunnel and coupled to the measuring controller device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Clayton A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130298659
    Abstract: There is provided a wind tunnel model measuring system for use with a wind tunnel. The system has a measuring assembly with an automated movable structure with at least one measuring device mounted thereon and configured for placement within the wind tunnel, and a measuring controller device located outside the wind tunnel to control the automated movable structure in order to remotely move the automated movable structure from a storage position within the wind tunnel to one or more operating positions with respect to a wind tunnel model within the wind tunnel and to allow the at least one measuring device to determine a relative position of at least one movable first component with respect to a second component, both of the wind tunnel model. The system further has a processing device configured for placement outside the wind tunnel and coupled to the measuring controller device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Clayton A. Smith
  • Patent number: 7754480
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to stem cells, and in particular, to a method of isolating stem cells and to reagents suitable for use in such a method. The invention further relates to stem cell populations isolatable in accordance with the present method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Clayton A. Smith, Michael Colvin, Robert W. Storms, Susan M. Ludeman
  • Patent number: 6991897
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to stem cells, and in particular, to a method of isolating stem cells and to reagents suitable for use in such a method. The invention further relates to stem cell populations isolatable in accordance with the present method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Clayton A. Smith, Michael Colvin, Robert W. Storms, Susan M. Ludeman
  • Publication number: 20040023318
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to stem cells, and in particular, to a method of isolating stem cells and to reagents suitable for use in such a method. The invention further relates to stem cell populations isolatable in accordance with the present method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Clayton A. Smith, O. Michael Colvin, Robert W. Storms, Susan M. Ludeman
  • Patent number: 6627759
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to stem cells, and in particular, to a method of isolating stem cells and to reagents suitable for use in such a method. The invention further relates to stem cell populations isolatable in accordance with the present method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Clayton A. Smith, Michael Colvin, Robert W. Storms, Susan M. Ludeman
  • Patent number: 6537807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hematopoietic stem cells and to methods of treating diseases and disorders, including genetic diseases and disorders and infectious diseases, using same. The invention additionally relates to methods of identifying agents that promote growth, engraftment or differentiation of stem cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Clayton A. Smith, Robert W. Storms, Eli Gilboa
  • Publication number: 20020164800
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a retroviral vector and, in particular, to a Moloney murine leukemia virus-based retroviral vector. The invention further relates to methods of introducing genetic elements into cells, including mammalian cells, using such a vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Clayton A. Smith, Eli Gilboa