Patents by Inventor Douglas C. Smith
Douglas C. 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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Patent number: 11977891Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling execution of memory access instructions in a block-based processor architecture using a hardware structure that generates a relative ordering of memory access instruction in an instruction block. In one example of the disclosed technology, a method of executing an instruction block having a plurality of memory load and/or memory store instructions includes decoding an instruction block encoding a plurality of memory access instructions and generating data indicating a relative order for executing the memory access instructions in the instruction block and scheduling operation of a portion of the instruction block based at least in part on the relative order data. In some examples, a store vector data register can store the generated relative ordering data for use in subsequent instances of the instruction block.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Douglas C. Burger, Aaron L. Smith
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Patent number: 11965416Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for remote well operation control. Methods include conducting, with a plurality of remote well operation control hosts operating on corresponding remote well logging data acquisition management systems, a well operation using a well operation system at a well, wherein the well operation system includes a carrier having disposed thereon at least one logging instrument. Methods may include establishing a first operational control relationship between the carrier and a first of the plurality of remote well operation control hosts sufficient for the first remote well operation control host to control the carrier; and establishing a second operational control relationship between a selected one of the at least one logging instrument and a second remote well operation control host different than the first, the operational control relationship sufficient for the second remote well operation control host to control the at least one logging instrument and receive logging data.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Peter J. Guijt, Nigel N. Smith, Douglas C. Young, Harold Andrade, Homero C. Castillo, Otto N. Fanini
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Publication number: 20240124776Abstract: Novel high purity dimethylaluminium chloride compositions are provided that are suitable for semiconductor applications, such as atomic layer etch and aluminum ion implantation. The reduction or minimization of specified gaseous impurities allows the vapor phase of the DMAC to have purity levels of 99.9 mol % or higher to selectively etch various atomic layers with high selectivity and high etch precision at acceptable etch rates and 99 mol % or higher to ion implant aluminum ions without substantial implantation of C2H3 ions into a wafer device, thereby avoiding degradation or failure of the wafer device. Storage conditions are established that are conducive to maintaining the high purity levels required for such semiconductor applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Laurence E. Spurgeon, Ashwini K. Sinha, Douglas C. Heiderman, Stanley M. Smith, Oleg Byl
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Publication number: 20240094479Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Publication number: 20230123504Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein include a robotic arm positioned outside of the vehicle. The robotic arm may include an end effector configured as a cleaning implement for cleaning a surface in the interior of the vehicle. The system may include a first camera configured to determine a position of the vehicle with respect to a reference point. The system may include a second camera configured to scan the interior of the vehicle. The second system may include a first controller configured to create and/or modify a tool path to execute a cleaning operation, based on the scan, and to send instructions to the robotic arm to execute the cleaning operation in accordance with the created and/or modified tool path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Guy Anthony Paolozzi, Nicholas Noah Bush, Benjamin R. Greenberg, Jorge L. Nicho, Jeremy K. Zoss, Douglas C. Smith, Matthew M. Robinson, Reid Christopher, Tyler Marr
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Publication number: 20210241972Abstract: An exemplary system includes a transmitter coil configured to wirelessly transmit a signal to a receiver coil and an electrically conductive shield between the transmitter coil and the receiver coil and connected to an electrical ground. The electrically conductive shield is positioned to shunt electric field energy generated by the transmitter coil to the electrical ground and allow magnetic field energy to pass from the transmitter coil to the receiver coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Marc E. Tognaccini, Douglas C. Smith
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Patent number: 8934480Abstract: A processor is configured to receive call records from telecommunication network and load the call records into a telephone number (TN) list. Local Routing Number (LRN) data identifying ported numbers are obtained from a reference database and applied to the call records to enrich the call records with ported information. Also, Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG) data associated with the LRN data are obtained from the reference database and applied to the call records to enrich the call records with LERG information. Based on the LERG information, an originating carrier from a routing carrier for the call records is distinguished. The originating carrier is a carrier originating a call and passing the call to the routing carrier for delivery to its final destination. The ownership to the call records are assigned based on the originating carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Gillis, Robert E. Ritter, Timothy A. Raughley, Venkatasathya Pasupulati, Carol B. Snow, Douglas C. Smith, Kevin Brand, Paula Hartnett
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Publication number: 20140269679Abstract: A processor is configured to receive call records from telecommunication network and load the call records into a telephone number (TN) list. Local Routing Number (LRN) data identifying ported numbers are obtained from a reference database and applied to the call records to enrich the call records with ported information. Also, Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG) data associated with the LRN data are obtained from the reference database and applied to the call records to enrich the call records with LERG information. Based on the LERG information, an originating carrier from a routing carrier for the call records is distinguished. The originating carrier is a carrier originating a call and passing the call to the routing carrier for delivery to its final destination. The ownership to the call records are assigned based on the originating carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Raymond A. GILLIS, Robert E. RITTER, Timothy A. RAUGHLEY, Venkatasathya PASUPULATI, Carol B. SNOW, Douglas C. SMITH, Kevin BRAND, Paula HARTNETT
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Publication number: 20110148666Abstract: A user interface system includes a user interface and a plurality of torsion bars. The user interface is configured to rotate, from a null position, about two perpendicular rotational axes. The plurality of torsion bars are coupled to the user interface and include two or more torsion bars disposed along a first one of the rotational axes and two or more torsion bars disposed along a second one of the rotational axes. Each torsion bar is configured to selectively supply a feedback force to the user interface that opposes the rotational direction and that varies as a function of the control position and the rotational direction. The system provides for the setting and adjustment of a preload force to the user interface, for retaining the set preload force, for passively returning the user interface to its null position, and for preventing each passive mechanism from introducing additional force into adjacent vectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Casey Hanlon, Douglas C. Smith, Todd Kuhar
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Patent number: 7701161Abstract: An active user interface assembly includes a user interface, and one or more feedback motors coupled to the user interface. The one or more feedback motors, when energized, supply a feedback force to the user interface that opposes user interface movement. One of the feedback motors is disposed such that its center of gravity is located at a position relative to the user interface to mass balance the user interface when it is in the null position. The configurations allow for the center of gravity of a feedback motor to be positioned in a manner that alleviates the need for counterbalance weights.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignees: Honeywell International Inc., Wittenstein Aerospace & Simulation Ltd.Inventors: Casey Hanlon, James I. Kern, Douglas C. Smith, David Cowling
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Publication number: 20080079381Abstract: An active user interface assembly includes a user interface, and one or more feedback motors coupled to the user interface. The one or more feedback motors, when energized, supply a feedback force to the user interface that opposes user interface movement. One of the feedback motors is disposed such that its center of gravity is located at a position relative to the user interface to mass balance the user interface when it is in the null position. The configurations allow for the center of gravity of a feedback motor to be positioned in a manner that alleviates the need for counterbalance weights.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Casey Hanlon, James I. Kern, Douglas C. Smith
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Patent number: 6814539Abstract: One or more particle arrestors are mounted in a curved radial flow portion of a gas turbine starter annular flow passage, between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The one or more arrestor rings block line of sight paths between the turbine wheel and the annular flow passage outlet. Thus, the one or more arrestor rings substantially inhibit relatively high energy particles from exiting the turbine housing, thus substantially inhibiting collateral damage to surrounding equipment and structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Farnsworth, Glenn H. Lane, Douglas C. Smith
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Patent number: 6732676Abstract: An integrated pet storage crate and grooming table. The integrated table includes a structure having a pet storage area covered by an openable gate, an equipment storage area for storing equipment, a horizontal surface resting on a top portion of the pet storage area and the equipment storage area, and a grooming surface rotatably connected to the horizontal surface. The grooming surface, which may be optionally covered with a material, covers the equipment storage area in a vertical orientation and is rotated upwardly to a horizontal orientation against the horizontal surface to provide an area for grooming a pet. The structure also includes a plurality of wheels mounted on a bottom surface of the structure allowing mobility of the structure. In addition, a telescopic ramp is mounted under the bottom surface of the structure to facilitate movement of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Inventor: Douglas C. Smith
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Publication number: 20030161721Abstract: One or more particle arrestors are mounted in a curved radial flow portion of a gas turbine starter annular flow passage, between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The one or more arrestor rings block line of sight paths between the turbine wheel and the annular flow passage outlet. Thus, the one or more arrestor rings substantially inhibit relatively high energy particles from exiting the turbine housing, thus substantially inhibiting collateral damage to surrounding equipment and structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Gary A. Farnsworth, Glenn H. Lane, Douglas C. Smith
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Patent number: 6556868Abstract: Methods of improving memory and learning in humans and animals by vagus nerve stimulation are provided. These methods comprise selecting an appropriate human or animal subject and applying to the subject's vagus nerve an electrical stimulation signal having parameter values effective in modulating the electrical activity of the vagus nerve in a manner so as to modulate the activity of preselected portions of the brain.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: The Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois UniversityInventors: Dean K. Naritoku, Robert A. Jensen, Ronald A. Browning, Kevin B. Clark, Douglas C. Smith, Reese S. Terry, Jr.
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Patent number: 6533541Abstract: One or more particle arrestor rings are mounted in a curved radial flow portion of a gas turbine annular flow passage. The arrestor rings block line of sight paths between the turbine wheel and the annular flow passage outlet. Thus, the arrestor rings substantially inhibit relatively high energy particles from exiting the gas turbine housing, thus substantially inhibiting collateral damage to surrounding equipment and structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Farnsworth, Glenn H. Lane, Douglas C. Smith
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Publication number: 20020099418Abstract: Methods of improving memory and learning in humans and animals by vagus nerve stimulation are provided. These methods comprise selecting an appropriate human or animal subject and applying to the subject's vagus nerve an electrical stimulation signal having parameter values effective in modulating the electrical activity of the vagus nerve in a manner so as to modulate the activity of preselected portions of the brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois UniversityInventors: Dean K. Naritoku, Robert A. Jensen, Ronald A. Browning, Kevin B. Clark, Douglas C. Smith, Reese S. Terry
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Publication number: 20020099417Abstract: Methods of treating persistent impairment of consciousness in humans and animals by vagus nerve stimulation are provided. These methods comprise selecting an appropriate human or animal subject and applying to the subject's vagus nerve an electrical stimulation signal having parameter values effective in modulating the electrical activity of the vagus nerve in a manner so as to modulate the activity of preselected portions of the brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois UniversityInventors: Dean K. Naritoku, Robert A. Jensen, Ronald A. Browning, Kevin B. Clark, Douglas C. Smith, Reese S. Terry
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Patent number: 6339725Abstract: Methods of modulating brain neural plasticity, improving memory and learning, improving recovery from traumatic brain injury, preventing epilepsy, treating memory disorders and chronic memory impairment, and treating persistent impairment of consciousness in humans and animals by vagus nerve stimulation are provided. These methods comprise selecting an appropriate human or animal subject and applying to the subject's vagus nerve an electrical stimulation signal having parameter values effective in modulating the electrical activity of the vagus nerve in a manner so as to modulate the activity of preselected portions of the brain.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: The Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois UniversityInventors: Dean K. Naritoku, Robert A. Jensen, Ronald A. Browning, Kevin B. Clark, Douglas C. Smith, Reese S. Terry, Jr.
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Patent number: 6228217Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing an aqueous papermaking suspension containing a polyelectrolyte complex comprising providing an aqueous suspension of pulp fibers containing a water-soluble cationic polymer and a water-soluble anionic polymer that are reactable in the aqueous suspension to form the polyelectrolyte complex, and a multivalent cation having at least a +3 charge, and forming the polyelectrolyte complex. It also includes the process wherein the aqueous suspension of pulp fibers contains surface active carboxyl compounds and water-soluble anionic compounds. It further includes the process wherein the aqueous papermaking suspension is sheeted and dried to obtain paper of improved strength.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1995Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventors: Jay A. Dickerson, Harry J. Goldy, Douglas C. Smith, Ronald R. Staib