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).

  • Publication number: 20250056705
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating light includes a chamber having a high voltage region, a low voltage region, and a plasma generation region that defines a plasma confinement region. A magnetic core is positioned around the chamber and is configured to generate a plasma in the plasma confinement region. A switched power supply includes a DC power supply and a switched resonant charging circuit that together generate a plurality of voltage pulses at the output causing a plurality of current pulses to be applied to the power delivery section around the magnetic core so that at least one plasma loop is established around the magnetic core that confines plasma in the plasma confinement region, thereby forming a magnetically confined Z-pinch plasma. Light generated by the Z-pinch plasma propagates out of a port in the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Energetiq Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Marvin Niell, III, Donald K. Smith, Matthew M. Besen, Stephen F. Horne, David B. Reisman, Daniel J. Arcaro, Michael J. Roderick
  • Publication number: 20250041160
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher M. Myers, Danielle L. Smith, Daniel McConnell
  • Patent number: 12075592
    Abstract: An example modular cable management device for a media patching system is provided. The device includes a body defining a top surface, a bottom surface opposing the top surface, a front side, and a rear side opposing the front side. The device includes an opening formed in the body at the bottom surface and extending into the body. The opening includes features for engagement with a fastener for detachable coupling of the body to the media patching system. The device includes extensions protruding from the front side of the body. The extensions define one or more spaces therebetween for receipt of cables associated with the media patching system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Legrand DPC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Knychalski, Ryan J. Grandidge, Daniel M. Smith, Michael J. Moldoch
  • Patent number: 12010810
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Legrand DPC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Knychalski, Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge
  • Publication number: 20240004146
    Abstract: An example hybrid fiber connector is provided. The hybrid fiber connector includes a housing defining a proximal end and an opposing distal end. The housing includes at least one wall. The hybrid fiber connector includes a ferrule disposed at the proximal end of the housing, and at least one contact pad coupled to the at least one wall of the housing. Upon insertion into a port of a complementary adapter, the ferrule is capable of completing an optical connection and the at least one contact pad is capable of completing an electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Grandidge, Daniel M. Smith, Thomas Knychalski
  • Publication number: 20230397359
    Abstract: An example modular cable management device for a media patching system is provided. The device includes a body defining a top surface, a bottom surface opposing the top surface, a front side, and a rear side opposing the front side. The device includes an opening formed in the body at the bottom surface and extending into the body. The opening includes features for engagement with a fastener for detachable coupling of the body to the media patching system. The device includes extensions protruding from the front side of the body. The extensions define one or more spaces therebetween for receipt of cables associated with the media patching system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Knychalski, Ryan J. Grandidge, Daniel M. Smith, Michael J. Moldoch
  • Patent number: 11825622
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Legrand DPC, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel M. Smith
  • Patent number: 11714236
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Grandidge, Daniel M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20230084830
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Cameron Watson, Daniel M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220390687
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Thomas Knychalski, Robert E. Abel
  • Patent number: 11448833
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Thomas Knychalski, Robert E. Abel
  • Publication number: 20220210941
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Knychalski, Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge
  • Patent number: 11370588
    Abstract: Advantageous packaging assemblies for use in optical fiber applications are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved packaging assemblies (e.g., bandolier-style packaging assemblies) that are configured and adapted to house a plurality of splice-on connector members (e.g., fusion splice-on connector members). The present disclosure provides for improved systems and designs for packaging assemblies for use with splice-on connector members, and where the packaging assemblies are cost-effective, efficient and/or user-friendly. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved, convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily packaging a plurality of splice-on connector members for later use (e.g., termination).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge
  • Patent number: 11369034
    Abstract: An example ejectable cassette, guide column, and ejectable cassette system is provided. The ejectable cassette includes a housing including a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, and a second side. The ejectable cassette includes a first locking mechanism assembly at the first side of the housing. The first locking mechanism assembly includes a first locking tab slidably disposed along the first locking mechanism assembly. The first locking tab is biased towards the proximal end of the housing. The ejectable cassette includes a second locking mechanism assembly at the second side of the housing. The second locking mechanism assembly includes a second locking tab slidably disposed along the second locking mechanism assembly. The second locking tab is biased towards the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Thomas Knychalski, Ryan J. Grandidge, Rudolph A. Montgelas
  • Publication number: 20220151093
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220146750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Grandidge, Daniel M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210302647
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical fiber and a method of fabricating an optical fiber. The method includes providing an optical fiber, the optical fiber defining a length having a proximal end and a distal end. The optical fiber includes a first core profile zone defining a first core diameter, and a second core profile zone defining a second core diameter different from the first core diameter. The optical fiber includes a first transition zone connecting the first core profile zone to the second core profile zone. The first core profile zone, the second core profile zone, and the first transition zone are formed as a single, continuous fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lei Huang, Daniel M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210149123
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Thomas Knychalski, Robert E. Abel
  • Publication number: 20210084788
    Abstract: An example ejectable cassette, guide column, and ejectable cassette system is provided. The ejectable cassette includes a housing including a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, and a second side. The ejectable cassette includes a first locking mechanism assembly at the first side of the housing. The first locking mechanism assembly includes a first locking tab slidably disposed along the first locking mechanism assembly. The first locking tab is biased towards the proximal end of the housing. The ejectable cassette includes a second locking mechanism assembly at the second side of the housing. The second locking mechanism assembly includes a second locking tab slidably disposed along the second locking mechanism assembly. The second locking tab is biased towards the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Thomas Knychalski, Ryan J. Grandidge, Rudolph A. Montgelas
  • Patent number: 10788640
    Abstract: Improved cable management assemblies and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides advantageous systems for the design and use of splice managers configured to provide for user-friendly access for the splicing of media cables (e.g., optical fiber cables), while also providing for the management and storage of the spliced cables. An exemplary splice manager includes two integral spools, the splice manager being removable from the assembly housing (e.g., from the splice cassette/tray) to allow for the splicing of the fibers to be performed out in the open, and then enable the fiber excess from both the input cable and the fiber harness of the assembly housing to be spooled independently of one another on a respective spool, and then allow the splice manager to be re-mounted to the assembly housing (e.g., within the enclosure space of the splice cassette).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Rudolph A. Montgelas