Patents by Inventor Gary S. Smith
Gary S. 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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Publication number: 20240071593Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Anna Leigh DAVIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Naresh C. BHAVARAJU, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rita M. CASTILLO, Alexandra Elena CONSTANTIN, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Gary Brian GABLE, Arturo GARCIA, Thomas HALL, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Anna Claire HARLEY-TROCHIMCZYK, Nathaniel David HEINTZMAN, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Lauren Hruby JEPSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Samuel Jere MARSH, Gary A. MORRIS, Subrai Girish PAI, Andrew Attila PAL, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Ashley Anne RINDFLEISCH, Sofie Wells SCHUNK, Peter C. SIMPSON, Daniel S. SMITH, Stephen J. VANSLYKE, Matthew T. VOGEL, Tomas C. WALKER, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
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Publication number: 20230313424Abstract: An insulating, double-knit fabric containing a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer through a plurality of first direction spaced apart rows in a first direction forming a plurality of air pockets in a grid pattern. The fabric also contains a plurality of intermediate fiber regions positioned in the plurality of air pockets, where each of the intermediate fiber regions contain a plurality of rows of multi-filament fibers extending parallel to at least one of the first and second knit layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Publication number: 20230313423Abstract: An insulating, double-knit fabric containing a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer through a plurality of first direction spaced apart rows in a first direction and a plurality of second direction spaced apart rows in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction forming a plurality of air pockets in a grid pattern. The fabric also contains a plurality of intermediate fiber regions positioned in the plurality of air pockets, where each of the intermediate fiber regions contains a plurality of rows of multi-filament fibers extending parallel to at least one of the first and second knit layers. The first knit layer and the second knit layer comprise a plurality of flame resistant fibers, a plurality of cellulosic fibers, and a plurality of modacrylic fibers blended together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Patent number: 11725310Abstract: An improved insulating performance fabric has a double-knit body, formed with traditional, relatively smooth, outer surfaces, and an inner surface with the form of multiple fabric “bubbles” separated, e.g., by a grid pattern of intersecting grooves. An insulating, double-knit performance fabric of this disclosure may also be found in the form of a garment comprising the insulating, double knit performance fabric, or in the form of fabric article comprising the insulating, double knit performance fabric, etc.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: MMI-IPCO, LLCInventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Patent number: 11655568Abstract: The invention related to an insulating, double-knit fabric having a width and a length and comprising a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer forming a plurality of rows of lofted fibers separated by rows of air spaces. The air spaces extend along the length of the insulating, double-knit fabric for the entire length of the fabric and the lofted fibers extend in a direction having an orthogonal component with respect to the at least one of the first knit layer and the second knit layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: MMI-IPCO, LLCInventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Patent number: 10807949Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and processes for obtaining desired mercaptans or thiophenes from a feed stream containing a mixture of mercaptans, thiophenes and other components. In one aspect of the invention, a system for separating one or more components from a feed stream of mixed mercaptans includes one or more distillation columns in connection with a feed containing mercaptans, the distillation column having a rectification section, a stripping section, and a feed side section separated from a side draw section by a dividing wall that extends from the rectification section to the stripping section. The distillation column further being in connection with a condenser and a reboiler; and a distillate stream, a side drawn stream, and a bottoms stream.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Steven G. Schon, Rose Aguiar, Jerome Amstutz, Sylvie Caumia, Andrew R. Goddard, Shashank N. Shah, Gary S. Smith
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Publication number: 20200255987Abstract: The invention related to an insulating, double-knit fabric comprising an outer knit layer and an inner knit layer coupled with the outer knit layer forming a plurality of elongated air pockets in a plurality of rows. Only the outer layer comprises a plurality of windows, where the air pockets comprise intermediate fiber regions and the intermediate fiber regions comprise fibers positioned parallel to the inner and outer knit layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Publication number: 20200255988Abstract: The invention related to an insulating, double-knit fabric having a width and a length and comprising a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer forming a plurality of rows of lofted fibers separated by rows of air spaces. The air spaces extend along the length of the insulating, double-knit fabric for the entire length of the fabric and the lofted fibers extend in a direction having an orthogonal component with respect to the at least one of the first knit layer and the second knit layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Patent number: 10669232Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to systems and processes for recovering methanesulfonic acid, in a purified form, from a composition additionally including sulfur trioxide. In accordance with one aspect, the invention provides a process that includes separating a feed stream comprised of hydrocarbons, methanesulfonic acid, sulfur trioxide, and optionally sulfuric acid to produce a light stream comprised of hydrocarbons and a heavy stream comprised of methanesulfonic acid and sulfur trioxide; contacting (e.g., by mixing) the heavy stream with a reactive additive capable of reacting with sulfur trioxide, under conditions effective to cause reaction of the reactive additive with the sulfur trioxide to produce a heavy reaction product having a boiling point higher than the boiling point of methanesulfonic acid; and separating the heavy stream using a distillation column to produce a distillate stream consisting essentially of methanesulfonic acid and a bottoms stream comprising the heavy reaction product.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Jay F. Miller, Gary S. Smith, George C. Fortman, Vijay R. Srinivas
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Patent number: 10621000Abstract: Regulating enterprise database warehouse resource usage can include identifying a number of queries in an enterprise database warehouse (EDW) and regulating EDW resource usage among the number of queries.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LPInventors: David W. Birdsall, Gary S. Smith, Shang-Sheng Tung, Michael J. Hanlon, Tharaknath Capirala, Arvind Narain, Subbarao Kakarlamudi
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Publication number: 20200039926Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to systems and processes for recovering methanesulfonic acid, in a purified form, from a composition additionally including sulfur trioxide. In accordance with one aspect, the invention provides a process that includes separating a feed stream comprised of hydrocarbons, methanesulfonic acid, sulfur trioxide, and optionally sulfuric acid to produce a light stream comprised of hydrocarbons and a heavy stream comprised of methanesulfonic acid and sulfur trioxide; contacting (e.g., by mixing) the heavy stream with a reactive additive capable of reacting with sulfur trioxide, under conditions effective to cause reaction of the reactive additive with the sulfur trioxide to produce a heavy reaction product having a boiling point higher than the boiling point of methanesulfonic acid; and separating the heavy stream using a distillation column to produce a distillate stream consisting essentially of methanesulfonic acid and a bottoms stream comprising the heavy reaction product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Jay F. MILLER, Gary S. SMITH, George C. FORTMAN, Vijay R. SRINIVAS
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Publication number: 20190282920Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and processes for obtaining desired mercaptans or thiophenes from a feed stream containing a mixture of mercaptans, thiophenes and other components. In one aspect of the invention, a system for separating one or more components from a feed stream of mixed mercaptans includes one or more distillation columns in connection with a feed containing mercaptans, the distillation column having a rectification section, a stripping section, and a feed side section separated from a side draw section by a dividing wall that extends from the rectification section to the stripping section. The distillation column further being in connection with a condenser and a reboiler; and a distillate stream, a side drawn stream, and a bottoms stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Steven G. SCHON, Rose AGUIAR, Jerome AMSTUTZ, Sylvie CAUMIA, Andrew R. GODDARD, Shashank N. SHAH, Gary S. SMITH
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Publication number: 20190233605Abstract: A polyol pre-mix composition includes a blowing agent having a halogenated hydroolefin, a polyol, a catalyst composition, and an antioxidant. The antioxidant may be, for example, a benzene diol or a benzene triol or other polyhydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents such as alkyl groups. A two-part system for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition. A method for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes combining: (a) a polyisocyanate; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Bin Chen, Joseph S. COSTA, Laurent T. ABBAS, Sri R. SESHADRI, Gary S. SMITH
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Patent number: 10308783Abstract: A polyol pre-mix composition includes a blowing agent having a halogenated hydroolefin, a polyol, a catalyst composition, and an antioxidant. The antioxidant may be, for example, a benzene diol or a benzene triol or other polyhydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents such as alkyl groups. A two-part system for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition. A method for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes combining: (a) a polyisocyanate; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Bin Chen, Joseph S. Costa, Laurent Abbas, Sri R. Seshadri, Gary S. Smith
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Patent number: 10243237Abstract: Metal-sulfur batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, are prepared using one or more organosulfur species such as organic polysulfides and organic polythiolates as part of the liquid or gel electrolyte solution, as part of the cathode, as part of the anode (or used to treat the anode), and/or as part of a functionalized porous polymer providing an intermediate separator element.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Smith, Lijuan Wang, George C. Fortman
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Publication number: 20190078241Abstract: An improved insulating performance fabric has a double-knit body, formed with traditional, relatively smooth, outer surfaces, and an inner surface with the form of multiple fabric “bubbles” separated, e.g., by a grid pattern of intersecting grooves. An insulating, double-knit performance fabric of this disclosure may also be found in the form of a garment comprising the insulating, double knit performance fabric, or in the form of fabric article comprising the insulating, double knit performance fabric, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: William Michael Rose, Gary S. Smith, Marina Kozera, William Patz, Gadalia Vainer
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Patent number: 10093619Abstract: A method of producing an organopolysulfide or salt thereof is provided which includes a step of mixing an organomonosulfide or salt thereof and elemental sulfur, wherein the mixing is carried out at a temperature not greater than 95 C and in the absence of any added liquid phase for a time effective to produce the organopolysulfide or salt thereof. The described method makes possible the preparation of organopolysulfides and organopolysulfide salts without the use of solvent or catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: George C. Fortman, Gary S. Smith
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Patent number: 10079405Abstract: Metal-sulfur batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, are prepared using one or more organosulfur species such as organic polysulfides and organic polythiolates as part of the liquid or gel electrolyte solution, as part of the cathode, and/or as part of a functionalized porous polymer providing an intermediate separator element.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Smith, Lijuan Wang
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Publication number: 20170084953Abstract: Metal-sulfur batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, are prepared using one or more organosulfur species such as organic polysulfides and organic polythiolates as part of the liquid or gel electrolyte solution, as part of the cathode, as part of the anode (or used to treat the anode), and/or as part of a functionalized porous polymer providing an intermediate separator element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Gary S. SMITH, Lijuan WANG, George C. Fortman
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Publication number: 20160274940Abstract: Regulating enterprise database warehouse resource usage can include identifying a number of queries in an enterprise database warehouse (EDW) and regulating EDW resource usage among the number of queries.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LPInventors: David W. Birdsall, Gary S. Smith, Shang-Sheng Tung, Michael J. Hanlon, Tharaknath Capirala, Arvind Narain, Subbarao Kakarlamudi