Patents by Inventor Dana Smith

Dana 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: 20240230146
    Abstract: A fastener includes a stud having a central axis and a head. The head includes a first end engageable with the stud, a second end opposed from the first end, and a bore between the first end and the second end having a central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Dana Smith
  • Publication number: 20240133579
    Abstract: A fastener includes a stud having a central axis and a head. The head includes a first end engageable with the stud, a second end opposed from the first end, and a bore between the first end and the second end having a central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Dana Smith
  • Patent number: 10444981
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are related to systems, methods and apparatus for digital-marking-surface spatial management of content units and display of content units. Some aspects relate to diagrammatic gestures that invoke content-unit spatial separation on a digital marking surface. Some aspects relate to the generation and display of a transformed view of content units on a digital marking surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: John Dolan, Dana Smith, Stephen Ellis
  • Patent number: 10274924
    Abstract: A system and method are presented for docking an actively stabilized platform. The platform includes an active stabilizing mechanism selectively engageable to orient the platform in at least a first axis of rotation. Once the docking procedure is initiated, a docking device engages the platform to prevent rotation in the first axis. When the docking device becomes fixedly engaged with the platform, the active stabilizing mechanism can be disengaged and the platform sustained in a first orientation defined by the first axis of rotation. In addition, the method may sustain the platform aligned in a first spatial position defined by at least two orthogonal axes. Similarly, if the docking device does not provide complete stability for the platform (i.e., engages the platform with a tolerance error), the active stabilizing mechanism can be partially engaged to minimize the tolerance error while minimizing power consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Dana Smith
  • Publication number: 20180004183
    Abstract: A system and method are presented for docking an actively stabilized platform. The platform includes an active stabilizing mechanism selectively engageable to orient the platform in at least a first axis of rotation. Once the docking procedure is initiated, a docking device engages the platform to prevent rotation in the first axis. When the docking device becomes fixedly engaged with the platform, the active stabilizing mechanism can be disengaged and the platform sustained in a first orientation defined by the first axis of rotation. In addition, the method may sustain the platform aligned in a first spatial position defined by at least two orthogonal axes. Similarly, if the docking device does not provide complete stability for the platform (i.e., engages the platform with a tolerance error), the active stabilizing mechanism can be partially engaged to minimize the tolerance error while minimizing power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: Dana Smith
  • Publication number: 20160306544
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are related to systems, methods and apparatus for digital-marking-surface spatial management of content units and display of content units. Some aspects relate to diagrammatic gestures that invoke content-unit spatial separation on a digital marking surface. Some aspects relate to the generation and display of a transformed view of content units on a digital marking surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: John Dolan, Dana Smith, Stephen Ellis
  • Publication number: 20120128755
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising (a) a yeast extract, (b) Hexapeptide-11 (Phe-Val-Ala-Pro-Phe-Pro) (SEQ ID NO:1), and (c) a determatologically-acceptable carrier, wherein the total amount of components (a) and (b) is from about 2 wt % to about 6 wt %, preferably from 4-6% based on the total weight of the personal care composition. Also disclosed is a method for regulating skin conditions by using this composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: James Vincent Gruber, Dana Smith, Lisa Bouldin
  • Publication number: 20080233076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for inhibiting radical-induced damage to skin involving contacting the skin with a composition containing: a) ascorbic acid and/or a water soluble derivative thereof; b) at least one cinnamic acid derivative; c) water; d) at least one non-aqueous organic solvent; e) at least one pH adjusting agent; and, f) optionally, a surfactant, and wherein the pH of the composition is from about 4 to about 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Isabelle Hansenne, Hani Fares, Dana Smith
  • Patent number: 7359070
    Abstract: A multi-function peripheral device for producing output images. The device includes a scanning system for creating a scanned input image, a camera for creating a captured input image, a controller for receiving at least one of said scanned input image and said captured input image, and a printing system for producing an output image rendered by said controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Incorporated
    Inventor: Dana Smith
  • Publication number: 20060217372
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein the variables X1 to X10, R1 to R7 including R3?, E, v, y, z, A and B are as described, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, enantiomer, racemate, diastereomer or mixtures thereof, useful for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of obesity and Related Diseases is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Maria-Jesus Blanco-Pillado, Mark Chappell, Marta De La Torre, Nuria Diaz Buezo, James Fritz, William Holloway, James Matt, Charles Mitch, Concepcion Pedregal-Tercero, Steven Wuimby, Miles Siegel, Dana Smith, Russell Stucky, Kumiko Takeuchi, Elizabeth Thomas, Chad Wolfe
  • Patent number: 5352558
    Abstract: A device for increasing the solids content of an image formed from liquid developer comprising a belt which is comprised of an absorption material containing small pores to absorb dispersant from a dispersant laden image and a pair of rollers bearing the belt wherein the belt on one of the rollers contacts a dispersant laden image bearing portion of an image carrying member such as a photoreceptor drum or an intermediate sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Simms, Tab Tress, Dana Smith
  • Patent number: 5233396
    Abstract: A toner image is transferred from an electrostatographic imaging member to an image receiving substrate. A biased transfer member in the form of a roller or a belt forms a nip with the imaging member. A compliant intermediate transport member passes through the nip for receiving a toner image from the imaging member. The intermediate transport member is preferably semiconductive, and self-discharges in less than one second. In a preferred process for transferring the toner image to a conductive conformable intermediate, both the intermediate transport member and the biased transfer roller are conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Simms, Tab Tress, Dana Smith, Anders J. Wellings
  • Patent number: D512554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Sting Free Technologies Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Dana Smith
  • Patent number: D518190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Maine Ornamental Woodworkers, Inc.
    Inventor: Dana Smith