Patents by Inventor David L. Smith

David L. 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).

  • Patent number: 12350943
    Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a system for print fluid recirculation includes a supply manifold, a recirculation manifold, a printbar, and a recirculation pathway. The printbar includes a plurality of printheads that are in fluid communication with the supply manifold, and the recirculation manifold. The recirculation pathway is in fluid connection with the supply manifold and the recirculation manifold, and is to enable recirculation of print fluid at a controlled flow through the plurality of printheads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Eric Beyer
  • Publication number: 20250024201
    Abstract: In particular cases, a soundbar includes: a housing; and a plurality of acoustic radiators carried by the housing and configured to output sound that includes a height component, at least one of the acoustic radiators including a dipole acoustic radiator configured to i) output the height component and ii) emit sound in opposite directions along a main radiation axis, wherein a sound pressure level along the main radiation axis is greater than a sound pressure level along a null axis orthogonal to the main radiation axis, such that the height component is reproduced by more sound pressure radiated along the main radiation axis compared to sound pressure radiated along the null axis, and wherein the sound pressure level along the main radiation axis is 5 decibels (dB) or more greater than the sound pressure level along the null axis for at least some frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventor: David L. Smith
  • Patent number: 12126976
    Abstract: A soundbar with a housing and a plurality of acoustic radiators carried by the housing and configured to output sound for at least left, right, and center audio channels, wherein at least one of the acoustic radiators comprises a dipole acoustic radiator that is configured to emit sound in opposite directions along a main radiation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Smith
  • Patent number: 12085546
    Abstract: A system and method of bio-cleaning an ignition interlock device (IID). The method comprises receiving a handheld unit of an IID in a fixtured arrangement with an IID calibration station, and applying, while maintaining the IID handheld unit in the fixtured arrangement, a bio-cleaning agent to at least one ingress port of the IID handheld unit in a consolidated IID bio-cleaning and IID calibration operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Kevin Kauffold, Michael White, James Thomsen, Elizabeth Youngwirth
  • Publication number: 20230415488
    Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a system for print fluid recirculation includes a supply manifold, a recirculation manifold, a printbar, and a recirculation pathway. The printbar includes a plurality of printheads that are in fluid communication with the supply manifold, and the recirculation manifold. The recirculation pathway is in fluid connection with the supply manifold and the recirculation manifold, and is to enable recirculation of print fluid at a controlled flow through the plurality of printheads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. SMITH, Eric BEYER
  • Publication number: 20230401345
    Abstract: Computer-implemented method, as well as systems and computer-readable media, for visualizing printed graphics applied to at least one defined printing area or part of a three dimensional (3D) structure, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a visualizer web application having a user interface for specifying one or more rendering parameters comprising selecting information from pre-existing criteria including a plurality of rendering specifications; b) accepting in the web application rendering instructions for the 3D structure and the at least one defined printing area or part; c) accepting in the web application a 2D graphic description and assigning it to a printing area or part in said 3D structure, the 2D graphic description comprising separations corresponding to processing steps; d) accepting in the web application an operation stack defining operations corresponding to separations; e),f),g) calculating with a visualization rendering processor textures including color and at least one other a
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Esko Software BV
    Inventors: Kristiann KA Van Bael, Hans Dewitte, Paul JJ Boonen, David L. Smith, Angel Haddad, Lawrence Luke Niedjalski
  • Patent number: 11685160
    Abstract: According to examples, systems and methods for transferring and mixing ink utilizing a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion are described. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. In some examples, a new ink supply inlet tube deposits the new ink into the tank from a connected ink supply container. In some examples, a resident ink supply inlet tube deposits the resident ink into the tank from a connected printing device. In some examples, an outlet port situated at tank bottom sends the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • Publication number: 20220388310
    Abstract: According to examples, systems and methods for transferring and mixing ink utilizing a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion are described. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. In some examples, a new ink supply inlet tube deposits the new ink into the tank from a connected ink supply container. In some examples, a resident ink supply inlet tube deposits the resident ink into the tank from a connected printing device. In some examples, an outlet port situated at tank bottom sends the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • Publication number: 20220365050
    Abstract: A system and method of bio-cleaning an ignition interlock device (IID). The method comprises receiving a handheld unit of an IID in a fixtured arrangement with an IID calibration station, and applying, while maintaining the IID handheld unit in the fixtured arrangement, a bio-cleaning agent to at least one ingress port of the IID handheld unit in a consolidated IID bio-cleaning and IID calibration operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: David L. SMITH, Kevin KAUFFOLD, Michael WHITE, James THOMSEN, Elizabeth YOUNGWIRTH
  • Publication number: 20220337950
    Abstract: A soundbar with a housing and a plurality of acoustic radiators carried by the housing and configured to output sound for at least left, right, and center audio channels, wherein at least one of the acoustic radiators comprises a dipole acoustic radiator that is configured to emit sound in opposite directions along a main radiation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11453218
    Abstract: According to examples, systems and methods for transferring and mixing ink utilizing a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion are described. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. In some examples, a new ink supply inlet tube deposits the new ink into the tank from a connected ink supply container. In some examples, a resident ink supply inlet tube deposits the resident ink into the tank from a connected printing device. In some examples, an outlet port situated at tank bottom sends the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • Patent number: 11323813
    Abstract: A soundbar with a housing and a plurality of acoustic radiators carried by the housing and configured to output sound for at least left, right, and center audio channels, wherein at least one of the acoustic radiators comprises a dipole acoustic radiator that is configured to emit sound in opposite directions along a main radiation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220103945
    Abstract: A soundbar with a housing and a plurality of acoustic radiators carried by the housing and configured to output sound for at least left, right, and center audio channels, wherein at least one of the acoustic radiators comprises a dipole acoustic radiator that is configured to emit sound in opposite directions along a main radiation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: David L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210347176
    Abstract: In an example of the disclosure, an ink transfer and mixing apparatus includes a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. The apparatus includes a new ink supply inlet tube for depositing into the tank the new ink from a connected ink supply container. The apparatus includes a resident ink supply inlet tube for depositing into the tank the resident ink from a connected printing device. The apparatus includes an outlet port situated at tank bottom for sending the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • Patent number: 11128119
    Abstract: A power distribution system adapted for high current fault management during a fault event utilizes reclosing switches configured for a quick-slow-quick reclosing sequence in which the reclosing switch initially responds to the fault condition by tripping open, and then after a delay recloses for a first duration of time (slow) prior to tripping open. After another delay, the reclosing switch recloses for a second duration of time (quick) that is less than the first duration of time prior to tripping open for an indefinite interval. When installed in new segments or retrofitted in place of a fuse, reclosing switches configured with quick-slow-quick reclose timing allows for reduction of downstream customer outages, reduced I2T exposure for elements upstream of a fault event and a reduction in the duration of voltage sags experienced by customers during fault events while allowing for improved fault management configurations of the power distribution system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Michael J. Putt, Benny Naranjo
  • Patent number: 11073013
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an electromagnetic signal originating in a wellbore includes an antenna comprising a pair of spaced apart electrodes in the ground spaced apart by a first distance having a midpoint at a second distance from the wellbore. The system includes at least one of a shielded electrical cable connecting each electrode to an input of a detector circuit, wherein the shielding is connected to produce common mode noise rejection; b) a second spaced apart electrode pair antenna spaced apart by one half the first distance and having a midpoint spaced ?2/2 times the second distance from the surface of the wellbore, c) a second electrode pair antenna having a common midpoint with and being orthogonal to the at least one electric dipole antenna; and d) wherein the at least one electric dipole antenna is disposed in a second wellbore, the second wellbore having substantially no electrically conductive pipe therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dean M. Homan, Jon Brunetti, David L. Smith, Erwann Lemenager
  • Publication number: 20210189871
    Abstract: A downhole communication system includes a rebroadcaster. The rebroadcaster includes a receiver configured to receive signals from a surface location. A processor on the rebroadcaster demodulates and converts the signal into a pressure pulse pattern. The pressure pulse pattern is transmitted to a downhole tool as a pressure pulse signal using a mud pulse generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Wesley Blackman, David L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180366937
    Abstract: A power distribution system adapted for high current fault management during a fault event utilizes reclosing switches configured for a quick-slow-quick reclosing sequence in which the reclosing switch initially responds to the fault condition by tripping open, and then after a delay recloses for a first duration of time (slow) prior to tripping open. After another delay, the reclosing switch recloses for a second duration of time (quick) that is less than the first duration of time prior to tripping open for an indefinite interval. When installed in new segments or retrofitted in place of a fuse, reclosing switches configured with quick-slow-quick reclose timing allows for reduction of downstream customer outages, reduced FT exposure for elements upstream of a fault event and a reduction in the duration of voltage sags experienced by customers during fault events while allowing for improved fault management configurations of the power distribution system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Michael J. Putt, Benny Naranjo
  • Publication number: 20170362931
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an electromagnetic signal originating in a wellbore includes an antenna comprising a pair of spaced apart electrodes in the ground spaced apart by a first distance having a midpoint at a second distance from the wellbore. The system includes at least one of a shielded electrical cable connecting each electrode to an input of a detector circuit, wherein the shielding is connected to produce common mode noise rejection; b) a second spaced apart electrode pair antenna spaced apart by one half the first distance and having a midpoint spaced ?2/2 times the second distance from the surface of the wellbore, c) a second electrode pair antenna having a common midpoint with and being orthogonal to the at least one electric dipole antenna; and d) wherein the at least one electric dipole antenna is disposed in a second wellbore, the second wellbore having substantially no electrically conductive pipe therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Dean M. Homan, Jon Brunetti, David L. Smith, Erwann Lemenager
  • Patent number: RE45417
    Abstract: A stowable chair system having a base assembly and a back pivotably connected to the base assembly. A first leg retention assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly to selectively retain and position legs in a seating configuration. A second leg retention assembly separate from the first leg retention assembly to selectively retain and position the legs in a stowing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: SmithWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Smith