Patents by Inventor Daniel M. Smith
Daniel M. 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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Publication number: 20230384002Abstract: A compressor including a housing, a shaft configured to be rotated relative to the housing to compress a refrigerant, a motor configured to drive the shaft, a lubrication system configured to supply lubricant to the compressor, and a bearing configured to support the shaft. The shaft includes a wear-resistant sleeve-like treatment on at least a portion of an outer surface of the shaft adjacent the bearing. The lubricant is a lubricant blend composition that includes two or more lubricants, the two or more lubricants including a first lubricant and a second lubricant. The first lubricant is present at a higher volume percentage than the second lubricant, and the first lubricant includes a higher viscosity than the second lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Michael T. Siegersma, Daniel A. Strange, Russell T. Abbott, Todd W. Smith, Elyse M. Sorenson, Morgan Elizabeth Herried Leehey, Curtis E. Everson, Mohammad Akram
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Publication number: 20230383760Abstract: A compressor including a housing, a shaft configured to be rotated relative to the housing to compress a refrigerant, a motor configured to drive the shaft, a lubrication system configured to supply lubricant to the compressor, and a bearing configured to support the shaft. The shaft includes a wear-resistant sleeve-like treatment on at least a portion of an outer surface of the shaft adjacent the bearing. The lubricant is POE oil or a lubricant blend composition that includes two or more lubricants, the two or more lubricants including a first lubricant and a second lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Michael T. Siegersma, Daniel A. Strange, Russell T. Abbott, Todd W. Smith, Elyse M. Sorenson, Morgan Elizabeth Herried Leehey, Curtis E. Everson, Mohammad Akram
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Patent number: 11825622Abstract: An example single-board computer cartridge is provided that includes a housing, a single-board computer, a Power-over-Ethernet receptacle, and a power conversion circuit board. The housing includes a front surface and a rear surface on opposing sides of the housing. The single-board computer is disposed within the housing and includes at least one data output port, the at least one data output port oriented to face the front surface of the housing. The Power-over-Ethernet receptacle is disposed within the housing and is oriented to face the rear surface of the housing. The power conversion circuit board is disposed within the housing. The power conversion circuit board is electrically connected to the single-board computer and the Power-over-Ethernet receptacle such that power and data input are provided to the single-board computer from the Power-over-Ethernet receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Legrand DPC, LLCInventor: Daniel M. Smith
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Patent number: 11807395Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fabricating a wing panel. Methods include aligning a strongback over a wing panel, vacuum attaching a wing panel surface and pogos extending beneath the strongback, and adjusting the length of pogos to enforce a contour to the wing panel. Systems include a strongback to extend over a wing panel, adjustable-length pogos extending beneath the strongback, and vacuum couplers to attach to a wing panel surface. Other systems include a track, work stations along the track, a strongback to extend over the wing panel and move along the track, adjustable-length pogos extending beneath the strongback, and vacuum couplers to attach to a wing panel surface. Apparatus includes a shuttle having adapters that mate the shuttle with a track, adjustable-length carriers with vacuum couplers to couple with a wing panel surface, and indexing units that interact with indexing features in a manufacturing excess of the wing panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel R. Smith, Darrell D. Jones, Frederick M. Swanstrom, Monte D. Wright
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Publication number: 20230346539Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a soft tissue repair site. In one embodiment, the repair device includes an anchor member having a base with at least four legs extending from the base. The base extends with a generally flat circular profile defining an upper surface and an underside surface with a central opening extending therethrough. Further, the at least four legs extend from the base with an elongated angled portion, the elongated angled portion being oriented at an angle less than seventy-five degrees relative to the underside surface of the base. With this arrangement, the anchor member may be fixated to soft tissue by rotating the base with a delivery tool so that the elongated angled portion of the at least four legs facilitates the anchor member sinking into the soft tissue and fixating thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Erik N. Kubiak, Roy M. Taylor, Zackery K. Evans, Barrett J. Yates, Daniel K. Smith, Cody L. Gehrke
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Publication number: 20230301770Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a soft tissue repair site. In one embodiment, a repair device includes an anchor member, a capture member and one or more flexible members. The anchor member includes a base with at least four legs extending integrally from the base, the at least four legs configured to be moveable from a straight first position to a formed second position. The capture member is configured to be coupled to the anchor member such that the at least four legs of the anchor member move around structural portions of the capture member with the at least four legs of the anchor member in the formed second position. The one or more flexible members are coupled to the base of the anchor member, the one or more flexible members extending at least partially along the base of the anchor member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Erik N. Kubiak, Roy M. Taylor, Zackery K. Evans, Barrett J. Yates, Daniel K. Smith, Cody L. Gehrke
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Patent number: 11766219Abstract: Some embodiments of pacing systems employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy. The wireless electrode assemblies may wirelessly receive energy via an inductive coupling so as to provide electrical stimulation to the surrounding heart tissue. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assembly may include one or more biased tines that shift from a first position to a second position to secure the wireless electrode assembly into the inner wall of the heart chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: William J. Drasler, Michael J. Pikus, Roger Hastings, Scott R. Smith, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Douglas R. Saholt, Graig L. Kveen, Martin R. Willard
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Patent number: 11758268Abstract: Techniques to selectively capture media using a single user interface element are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a touch controller, a visual media capture component, and a storage component. The touch controller may be operative to receive a haptic engagement signal. The visual media capture component may be operative to be configured in a capture mode based on whether a haptic disengagement signal is received by the touch controller before expiration of a first timer, the capture mode one of a photo capture mode or video capture mode, the first timer started in response to receiving the haptic engagement signal, the first timer configured to expire after a first preset duration. The storage component may be operative to store visual media captured by the visual media capture component in the configured capture mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Meta Platforms, Inc.Inventors: William M. Ruben, Daniel James Smith, Nilesh Vinubhai Patel, Mykyta Lutsenko, William Joseph Flynn, III, Andrei Victor Constantin Gheorghe
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Publication number: 20230271946Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for synthesizing 6-(cyclopropaneamido)-4-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-5N-(methyl-d3)pyridazine-3-carboxamide of the formula: Compound I is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of auto-immune and auto-inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Ke Chen, Joerg Deerberg, Dong Lin, Michael Dummeldinger, Bahar Inankur, Sergei Kolotuchin, Jun Li, Amanda J. Rogers, Victor W. Rosso, Eric M. Simmons, Maxime C.D. Soumeillant, Daniel S. Treitler, Jianji Wang, Bin Zheng, Michael J. Smith, Neil A. Strotman, Steven Tymonko, Tamas Benkovics
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Patent number: 11741224Abstract: An apparatus and method include generating a trusted computing base (TCB) component identifier (TCI) of a current component of a computing system, generating a compound device identifier (ID) (CDI) of the current component from a CDI of a previous component of the computing system and the TCI of the current component, and determining a size of the TCI of the current component. The system and method further include summing the size of the TCI of the current component and the cumulative size of the TCIs of previous components of the computing system to generate a current cumulative size, combining the current cumulative size and the CDI of the current component, and including the combined current cumulative size and the CDI of the current component in a chain of measurements for attestation of the computing system.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Ned M. Smith, Daniel Middleton
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Patent number: 11724346Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aircraft assembly. The method includes receiving a half barrel section of fuselage in an assembly line having a plurality of serially arranged work stations; advancing the half barrel section in a process direction through the assembly line such that the half barrel section extends across at least a portion of the work stations; and performing work on the half barrel section with the portion of the work stations simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Darrell D. Jones, Daniel R. Smith, Jeremy Evan Justice, Riley HansonSmith, Eric M. Reid, Parisa Nazaran
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Patent number: 11714236Abstract: An example single-station splicing unit is provided that includes a housing, an alignment element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The housing includes an interior space and at least one cover configured to be interlocked with the housing to enclose the interior space. The alignment element is disposed within the interior space of the housing. The first electrode is disposed on one side of the housing, and the second electrode is disposed in the housing on an opposing side from the first electrode and in a facing relationship with the first electrode. The housing is configured to receive fibers in an opposing and abutting relationship to splice the fibers, and the housing remains secured to the fibers after splicing.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Grandidge, Daniel M. Smith
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Publication number: 20230233200Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for fixating soft tissue to bone are provided. In one embodiment, a repair device for fixating soft tissue to bone with a bone anchor includes a soft tissue anchor and one or more flexible members. The soft tissue anchor includes a base with multiple legs extending from the base. The one or more flexible members are coupled to the base and configured to extend from the base to the bone anchor with a fixed length. With this arrangement, the fixed length of the one or more flexible members is configured to maintain a fixed distance between the soft tissue anchor and the bone anchor such that, as the bone anchor is seated into bone, the one or more flexible members pulls the soft tissue anchor down against the soft tissue to fixate the soft tissue to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Erik N. Kubiak, Barrett J. Yates, Roy M. Taylor, Zackery K. Evans, Daniel K. Smith, Daniel L. Gruppo, Roy W. Sanders
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Publication number: 20230233414Abstract: Method for generating user interface that indicates medication changes in medication starts with a processor detecting a medication change event. Processor retrieves medication information based on the medication change event including images of two medications. Processor generates color difference output using a color neural network, image of first medication and second medication. Color difference output comprises information on a difference in hue, saturation or color distribution. Processor generates medication appearance difference output using medication appearance neural network, image of first medication and second medication. Medication appearance difference output comprises information on a difference in shape, segmentation or form. Processor generates a differential record using the color difference output and medication appearance difference output.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Christopher M. Myers, Danielle L. Smith, Daniel McConnell
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Patent number: 11696822Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a soft tissue repair site. In one embodiment, the repair device includes an anchor member having a base with at least four legs extending from the base. The base extends with a generally flat circular profile defining an upper surface and an underside surface with a central opening extending therethrough. Further, the at least four legs extend from the base with an elongated angled portion, the elongated angled portion being oriented at an angle less than seventy-five degrees relative to the underside surface of the base. With this arrangement, the anchor member may be fixated to soft tissue by rotating the base with a delivery tool so that the elongated angled portion of the at least four legs facilitates the anchor member sinking into the soft tissue and fixating thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: CONEXTIONS, INC.Inventors: Erik N. Kubiak, Roy M. Taylor, Zackery K. Evans, Barrett J. Yates, Daniel K. Smith, Cody L. Gehrke
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Publication number: 20230200305Abstract: A bale release assembly for an agricultural baler includes: a pair of spaced apart side sheets defining a bale release opening with an opening width therebetween; a tailgate associated with the bale release opening and defining a closed position where the tailgate closes the bale release opening and an open position where the bale release opening is open; and a pair of grasping arms associated with the bale release opening and pivotable about a pivot axis. The grasping arms are each movable between a respective ramp position to form a ramp from the bale release opening to the ground and a respective grasping position where a grasping width defined between the grasping arms is greater than the opening width. The grasping arms define a ramp width therebetween that is less than the grasping width when each grasping arm is in its respective ramp position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Scott C. Simmons, Kevin M. Smith, Albert Childs, Daniel M. Geesey
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Publication number: 20230084830Abstract: An example fiber optic connector label is provided that includes a main body section, a first group of fiber designations, and a second group of fiber designations. The main body section includes a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The main body section includes a lateral axis extending through first and second side edges of the main body section, the lateral axis dividing the main body section into a first side and a second side. The first group of fiber designations is located on the first side of the main body section. The second group of fiber designations is located on the second side of the main body section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Cameron Watson, Daniel M. Smith
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Publication number: 20220390687Abstract: Systems and methods for angle polishing of the end faces of a plurality of optical connectors are provided. Systems are provided that include a connector defining a longitudinal axis, and at least two ferrules mounted with respect to the connector and arranged in a side-by-side orientation. The end faces of the connectors are movable relative to the connector and such movement facilitates lateral orientation of the angle polished end faces of the ferrules relative to the connector when in the mating position. Various mechanisms and methods for facilitating movement of the ferrules relative to the connector are disclosed to achieve the desired lateral polish orientation of the ferrule end faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Thomas Knychalski, Robert E. Abel
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Patent number: 11448833Abstract: Systems and methods for angle polishing of the end faces of a plurality of optical connectors are provided. Systems are provided that include a connector defining a longitudinal axis, and at least two ferrules mounted with respect to the connector and arranged in a side-by-side orientation. The end faces of the connectors are movable relative to the connector and such movement facilitates lateral orientation of the angle polished end faces of the ferrules relative to the connector when in the mating position. Various mechanisms and methods for facilitating movement of the ferrules relative to the connector are disclosed to achieve the desired lateral polish orientation of the ferrule end faces.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Thomas Knychalski, Robert E. Abel
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Publication number: 20220210941Abstract: An example cable enclosure is provided that includes a chassis, a front cover coupled to the chassis, and first and second slide rails slidably coupled relative to the chassis. The cable enclosure includes a first release lever mounted to the chassis. The first release lever is capable of being positioned into a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first release lever engages the chassis to prevent sliding of the chassis and the front cover relative to the first and second slide rails. In the second position, the first release lever disengages the chassis to allow for sliding of the chassis and the front cover relative to the first and second slide rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Knychalski, Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge