Patents by Inventor Erik Smith

Erik 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: 20180284852
    Abstract: Adapters are described herein for accurately mounting a first component or device to a second component or device in a computer or other system. In some embodiments, the adapters comprise a structural beam member that bridges a variable gap across an opening in a bracket or other component to secure the bracket to an underlying substrate (e.g., a PCB) or other piece of hardware. The adapters may have a cross-sectional shape to provide a desired stiffness, and can have a variety of planform shapes (e.g., trapezoidal or rectangular shapes) that enable the adapter to be fitted to the mounting structure with sufficient clearance to adjacent hardware and features to enable the adapters to be used without structurally modifying existing hardware. Additionally, embodiments of the adapters described herein can allow the lateral positioning of mounting bracketry to be adjusted for proper alignment of interfacing components prior to attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Randy K. Rannow, Erik Smith
  • Publication number: 20070097925
    Abstract: A method of processing signals received from an electronic device (106, 202) in a cellular network (100, 200) that utilizes variable rate vocoding comprising receiving a first series of low rate frames (318) at the cellular network; receiving a high rate frame (320) that has at least one bit error at the cellular network after receiving the first series of low rate frames, wherein the rate of the high rate frame can be determined; and sending a request (310) to the electronic device to retransmit the high rate frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: William Morgan, Donald Cordell, Erik Smith
  • Publication number: 20070020589
    Abstract: An electrothermal actuated refreshable Braille cells, display systems using the cells, and methods for actuating refreshable Braille cells/displays. One method according to the invention comprises at least the following steps: a) providing power to a microheater within a cylinder, wherein the cylinder has a membrane at a first end and a microheater at a second end, and fluid in between; b) heating the fluid with the microheater, thereby causing it to expand; and c) allowing the membrane at the first end to bulge out, thereby forming a dot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Ethan Smith, Erik Smith
  • Publication number: 20060146873
    Abstract: A method of processing signals received from an electronic device (106, 202) in a cellular network (100, 200) that utilizes variable rate vocoding comprising receiving a first series of low rate frames (318) at the cellular network; receiving a high rate frame (320) that has at least one bit error at the cellular network after receiving the first series of low rate frames, wherein the rate of the high rate frame can be determined; and sending a request (310) to the electronic device to retransmit the high rate frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: William Morgan, Donald Cordell, Erik Smith
  • Publication number: 20050130639
    Abstract: A system and method for call forwarding between a subscriber's fixed-site and mobility devices. An incoming call is received that is directed to a fixed-site device belonging to the subscriber. When a busy/no-answer condition is detected at the fixed-site device, a subscriber profile is consulted, and the call is forwarded to the subscriber's mobility device in accordance with the profile. A similar procedure is followed for an incoming call to a mobility device, which can be forwarded to the subscriber's fixed-site device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Erik Smith
  • Patent number: D400945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Gilbert, Robert W. Vokey, Terrill R. McCabe, Scott A. Knutson, Donald D. Anton, Erik Smith