Patents by Inventor David E. Smith

David E. 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).

  • Systems and methods for a battery life extender
    Patent number: 9473020
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a battery life extender are disclosed. One disclosed system includes: a switching circuit configured to be coupled to a battery; a first voltage booster coupled to the switching circuit; a second voltage booster coupled to the switching circuit, the switching circuit configured to apply power to the first voltage booster and the second voltage booster; and a capacitor coupled to each of the first voltage booster and the second voltage booster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: 2ND LIFE TECH. LLC
    Inventor: David E. Smith
  • Weir method for improved single crystal growth in a continuous Czochralski process
    Patent number: 9353457
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for continuous CZ crystal growing wherein one or more crystal ingots are pulled into a growth chamber from a crystal/melt interface defined in a crucible containing molten crystalline material that is continuously replenished by crystalline feedstock. The method includes separating the molten crystalline material, controlling the flow of the molten crystalline material and defining an annular space with respect to sidewalls of a heat shield in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Solaicx
    Inventors: David L. Bender, David E. A. Smith
  • SOCKET STATE TRANSFER
    Publication number: 20150288612
    Abstract: In response to receiving TCP inbound message packets from remote node, a network node buffers the received TCP message packets in a receive queue. The network node forwards the inbound message packets to an application node. Socket states, excluding receive-queue contents, are sent to a backup node. In response to receiving acknowledgements corresponding to respective inbound message packets from the application node, the network node sends respective acknowledgements from the network node to the remote node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David E. Smith, Sabu Nadarajan, Chris R. Jones, Thomas J. Kondo
  • Liquid drop detection using backscattered light with amplifiers
    Patent number: 9154093
    Abstract: A system includes a photodetector, a first amplifier, a second amplifier, and a filter. The photodetector is to detect backscattered light from liquid drops to provide a current signal. The first amplifier is to convert the current signal into a first voltage signal. The second amplifier is to amplify the first voltage signal to provide a second voltage signal, and the filter is to filter the second voltage signal to provide an output signal to indicate the presence or absence of liquid drops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Algird M. Gudaitis, David E. Smith
  • Systems and Methods For A Battery Life Extender
    Publication number: 20150171745
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a battery life extender are disclosed. One disclosed system includes: a switching circuit configured to be coupled to a battery; a first voltage booster coupled to the switching circuit; a second voltage booster coupled to the switching circuit, the switching circuit configured to apply power to the first voltage booster and the second voltage booster; and a capacitor coupled to each of the first voltage booster and the second voltage booster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: David E. Smith
  • Novel Method For Gold Plated Termination of Hermetic Device
    Publication number: 20150004478
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprising a hermetic glass-to-metal seal utilizing a gold coated terminal lead is described. The surface of the terminal lead is directly coated with a layer of gold utilizing an electroplating method. The improved process improves manufacturing efficiencies and reliability of the electrochemical cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Prinzbach, Lou Serpe, Gary Freitag, David E. Smith
  • Combustion flue gas NOtreatment
    Patent number: 8877149
    Abstract: Combustion flue gas containing NOX and SOX is treated to remove NOX in a multistep system in which NOX is reduced in the flue gas stream via selective catalytic reduction or selective non-catalytic reduction with ammonia or an ammonia-forming compound, followed treatment with hydrogen peroxide to remove residual ammonia and, optionally, treatment with an alkali reagent to reduce residual NOX in the flue gas stream. The NOX-depleted flue gas stream may also be subjected to a desulfurization treatment for removal of SOX.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Peroxychem LLC
    Inventors: Henry A. Pfeffer, David E. Smith
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF SMALL MOLECULE MODULATORS OF HEPATOCYTE GROWTH FACTOR (SCATTER FACTOR) ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20140256727
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and formulations of compounds having formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein p, R1, R2 and B are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of injuries, conditions or diseases in which HGF/SF or the activities thereof, or agonists or antagonists thereof have a therapeutically useful role. In addition, methods are provided for treating such diseases or diseases starting at a time after the onset of the injury, condition or disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Angion Biomedica Corp.
    Inventors: Weizhong Cai, Prakash Narayan, Bijoy Panicker, David E. Smith
  • LIQUID DROP DETECTION
    Publication number: 20140209787
    Abstract: A system includes a photodetector, a first amplifier, a second amplifier, and a filter. The photodetector is to detect backscattered light from liquid drops to provide a current signal. The first amplifier is to convert the current signal into a first voltage signal. The second amplifier is to amplify the first voltage signal to provide a second voltage signal, and the filter is to filter the second voltage signal to provide an output signal to indicate the presence or absence of liquid drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Algird M. Gudaitis, David E. Smith
  • Methods and compositions of small molecule modulators of hepatocyte growth factor (scatter factor) activity
    Patent number: 8772326
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and formulations of compounds having formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein p, R1, R2 and B are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of injuries, conditions or diseases in which HGF/SF or the activities thereof, or agonists or antagonists thereof have a therapeutically useful role. In addition, methods are provided for treating such diseases or diseases starting at a time after the onset of the injury, condition or disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Anigion Biomedica Corp.
    Inventors: Weizhong Cai, Prakash Narayan, Bijoy Panicker, David E. Smith
  • SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF PARP ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20130303567
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are provided that inhibit the activity of poly ADP-ribose synthetase (PARP). Such compounds are useful in the treatment of various diseases, conditions and injuries such as stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia-perfusion injury in various organs, traumatic brain injury, atherosclerosis, inflammatory diseases and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Bijoy Panicker, Dong Sung Lim, David E. Smith
  • Method and apparatus for controlling melt temperature in a Czochralski grower
    Publication number: 20130263772
    Abstract: In a Czochralski process for growing single crystal silicon ingots, a system is provided for adding solid material to the liquid silicon during crystal growth for the purpose of directly controlling the latent heat of fusion with respect to a crystal melt interface. In contrast to the standard method for controlling power to the crucible heaters, the present system has been found to be much more effective for controlling melt temperature in the crucible, especially in heavily insulated systems. The system provides the advantages of reducing the electric power required to operate a Czochralski grower, while increasing the speed with which the melt temperature can be raised or lowered in a controlled manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: David L. Bender, Gary Janik, David E.A. Smith
  • WEIR METHOD FOR IMPROVED SINGLE CRYSTAL GROWTH IN A CONTINUOUS CZOCHRALSKI PROCESS
    Publication number: 20130233237
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for continuous CZ crystal growing wherein one or more crystal ingots are pulled into a growth chamber from a crystal/melt interface defined in a crucible containing molten crystalline material that is continuously replenished by crystalline feedstock. The method includes separating the molten crystalline material, controlling the flow of the molten crystalline material and defining an annular space with respect to sidewalls of a heat shield in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SOLAICX, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Bender, David E. A. Smith
  • Small molecule inhibitors of PARP activity
    Patent number: 8513433
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are provided that inhibit the activity of poly ADP-ribose synthetase (PARP). Such compounds are useful in the treatment of various diseases, conditions and injuries such as stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia-perfusion injury in various organs, traumatic brain injury, atherosclerosis, inflammatory diseases and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Angion Biomedica Corp.
    Inventors: Bijoy Panicker, Dong Sung Lim, David E. Smith
  • METHODS OF USE OF SMALL MOLECULE MODULATORS OF HEPATOCYTE GROWTH FACTOR (SCATTER FACTOR) ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20130190376
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating a disease or condition by administering to a subject at a frequency of more than 24 hours between doses, compositions and formulations of compounds having formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein p, R1, R2 and B are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of injuries, conditions or diseases in which HGF/SF or the activities thereof, or agonists or antagonists thereof have a therapeutically useful role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: David E. Smith, Prakash Narayan, Itzhak D. Goldberg
  • Weir design providing optimal purge gas flow, melt control, and temperature stabilization for improved single crystal growth in a continuous Czochralski process
    Patent number: 8262797
    Abstract: A weir is extended vertically to define an optimal annular gap between the top of the weir and the underside of a super-adjacent heat shield. The annular gap provides a high velocity stream of argon gas to be directed from the growth region to the melt region to substantially eliminate the transport of airborne particles from the melt region to the growth region. The tall weir may be configured as a modular, reusable weir extension supportably engaged with an outer (and/or inner) weir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Solaicx, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Bender, David E. A. Smith
  • Crucible weight measurement system for controlling feedstock introduction in Czochralski crystal growth
    Patent number: 8257496
    Abstract: A weighing system is provided for a continuous Czochralski process that accurately measures the weight of the crucible and melt during crystal growth to control the introduction of feedstock in order to keep the weight approximately constant. The system can measure the weight of the crucible while the crucible is rotating, and is insensitive to vibrations of the melt surface as well as variable torques on the crucible shaft induced by the rotation. The system also measures the weight of the crucible and its contents in order to control the amount of feedstock recharged after an ingot is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Solaicx, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Bender, Gary Janik, Roy P. Crawford, David E. A. Smith
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MELT TEMPERATURE IN A CZOCHRALSKI GROWER
    Publication number: 20120210931
    Abstract: In a Czochralski process for growing single crystal silicon ingots, a system is provided for adding solid material to the liquid silicon during crystal growth for the purpose of directly controlling the latent heat of fusion with respect to a crystal melt interface. In contrast to the standard method for controlling power to the crucible heater, the present system has been found to be much more effective for controlling melt temperature in the crucible, especially in heavily insulated systems. The system provides the advantage of reducing the electric power required to operate a Czochralski grower, while increasing the speed with which the melt temperature can be raised or lowered in a controlled manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: David L. Bender, Gary Janik, David E.A. Smith
  • SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF PARP ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20120184533
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are provided that inhibit the activity of poly ADP-ribose synthetase (PARP). Such compounds are useful in the treatment of various diseases, conditions and injuries such as stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia-perfusion injury in various organs, traumatic brain injury, atherosclerosis, inflammatory diseases and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ANGION BIOMEDICA CORP.
    Inventors: Bijoy Panicker, Dong Sung Lim, David E. Smith
  • COMBUSTION FLUE GAS NOx TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20120141346
    Abstract: Combustion flue gas containing NOX and SOX is treated to remove NOX in a multistep system in which NOx is reduced in the flue gas stream via selective catalytic reduction or selective non-catalytic reduction with ammonia or an ammonia-forming compound, followed treatment with hydrogen peroxide to remove residual ammonia and, optionally, treatment with an alkali reagent to reduce residual NOX in the flue gas stream. The NOX-depleted flue gas stream may also be subjected to a desulfurization treatment for removal of SOX.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Henry A. Pfeffer, David E. Smith