Patents by Inventor Cornelius Smith

Cornelius 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: 20150347536
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and computer program product relating to social media and ecommerce, including a generation of contextual insight available for viewing and updating via at least one electronic device. An example embodiment provides users with actionable insights based on impactful events that have occurred, are occurring, or are expected to occur, in the proximity of the user's location of interest. The system computes the potential impact of the occurrence of these events on the user's specific goals at the time of inquiry. The system can notify a shop owner of events that might impact foot traffic by their shop and suggest ways to mitigate potential revenue loss. The system can notify a traveler of recent interrelated events and suggest that a particular street/route or neighborhood in a city should be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher Cornelius Smith
  • Patent number: 5029584
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for monitoring the cumulative amount of blood in a blood-containing liquid mixture emanating from a patient during a surgical procedure, or during recovery from a surgical procedure. The apparatus comprises a conduit for withdrawing a liquid mixture comprising blood from the surgical site. The liquid mixture is filtered, after which the blood concentration of the liquid mixture is measured by a first measuring means. The volumetric flow rate of the liquid mixture is also measured by a second measuring means. The liquid mixture blood concentration and flow rate readings are used to electronically calculate the cumulative amount of blood lost by the patient to the liquid mixture. Finally, the cumulative blood loss value is displayed. The liquid mixture is disposed of following the two measurements. A method of using such an apparatus during a surgical procedure and/or during recovery from a surgical procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Inventor: Cornelius Smith