Patents by Inventor Gene Smith
Gene 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: 20240122931Abstract: The invention features methods of treating a SARS-CoV-2 infection in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of sepiapterin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Gene Chatman CLARK, Eleonora MEZZAROMA, Christopher RABENDER, Ross B. MIKKELSEN, Vasily YAKOVLEV, Neil SMITH
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Publication number: 20240115572Abstract: The invention features methods of treating glioblastoma in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of sepiapterin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher RABENDER, Gene Chatman CLARK, Eleonora MEZZAROMA, Ross B. MIKKELSEN, Vasily YAKOVLEV, Neil SMITH
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Publication number: 20240109185Abstract: A programmable motion system is disclosed that includes a dynamic end effector system. The dynamic end effector system includes an end effector that is coupled via a dynamic coupling to the programmable motion system, wherein the dynamic coupling provides that at least a portion of the end effector may spin with respect to an other portion of the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Kevin Ahearn, Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, Christopher Geyer, Thomas Koletschka, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 11945100Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, Christopher Geyer, Thomas Koletschka, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 11945003Abstract: An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, Christopher Geyer, Thomas Koletschka, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 11932489Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, John Richard Amend, Jr., Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, William Hartman Fort, Christopher Geyer, Victoria Hinchey, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Michael Cap Koval, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 11934105Abstract: A catoptric system having a reference axis and first, second, and third reflectors. The first reflector contains a pattern-source carrying a substantially one-dimensional pattern. A combination of the second and third reflectors is configured to form an optical image of the pattern, with a demagnification coefficient N>1 in extreme UV light, and with only two beams of light that have originated at the first reflector as a result of irradiation of the first reflector with light incident upon it. An exposure apparatus employing the catoptric system and method of device manufacturing with the use of the exposure apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Nikon CorporationInventors: Daniel Gene Smith, David M. Williamson
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Patent number: 11899371Abstract: A catoptric system having a reference axis and first, second, and third reflectors. The first reflector contains a pattern-source carrying a substantially one-dimensional pattern. A combination of the second and third reflectors is configured to form an optical image of the pattern, with a demagnification coefficient N>1 in extreme UV light, and with only two beams of light that have originated at the first reflector as a result of irradiation of the first reflector with light incident upon it. An exposure apparatus employing the catoptric system and method of device manufacturing with the use of the exposure apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Nikon CorporationInventors: Daniel Gene Smith, David M. Williamson
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Publication number: 20230296368Abstract: Shearography systems provide independent setting of fringe frequency and shear magnitude by situating an interferometer with a tiltable reflector proximate a pupil plane of an imaging optical system. Fringe frequency can be selected based on a modified Savart plate. In other examples, a Wollaston prism or a polarization grating is translated with respect to an image sensor to vary shear magnitude while maintaining a substantially fixed fringe frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Nikon CorporationInventors: Eric Peter Goodwin, Daniel Gene Smith
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Patent number: 11702356Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a method for bending a glass substrate. The method includes actuating at least one heat shield to a first position at least partially covering an edge portion of a first major surface of the glass substrate. The method further includes heating the glass substrate. The method further includes actuating the at least one heat shield to a second position at least partially uncovering the edge portion of the glass substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Michael Timothy Brennan, Philippe Dardart, Anurag Jain, Nikolaos Pantelis Kladias, Eric Lee Miller, Stephane Poissy, Larry Gene Smith, Chad Michael Wilcox
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Patent number: 11578969Abstract: An integrated optical assembly is provided, with enhancements that are particularly useful when the integrated optical assembly forms part of a laser radar system. The integrated optical assembly produces a reference beam that is related to the optical characteristics of a scanning reflector, or to changes in position or orientation of the scanning reflector relative to a source. Thus, if the scanning reflector orientation were to shift from its intended orientation (due e.g. to thermal expansion) or if characteristics of the scanning reflector (e.g. the index of refraction of the scanning reflector) were to change on account of temperature changes, the reference beam can be used to provide data that can be used to account for such changes. In addition, if the scanning reflector were to be positioned in an orientation other than the orientation desired, the reference beam can be used in identifying and correcting that positioning.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Nikon CorporationInventor: Daniel Gene Smith
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Publication number: 20230015748Abstract: An optical system includes a first optical system, a second optical system, and a third optical system. The first optical system divides an input beam into a first light and a second light. The second optical system includes a concave reflective surface which reflects the first light. The third optical system directs at least one of the first light reflected from the second optical system and the second light from the first optical system to an output optical path of the third optical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: NIKON CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Gene SMITH, Brian Lee STAMPER
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Publication number: 20220371935Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed include a method of bending a glass laminate structure, the method can optionally include any one or any combination of: heating the glass laminate structure comprising at least a first ply substrate and a second ply substrate, wherein the first ply substrate has a first composition and a first thickness that differ from a second composition and a second thickness of the second ply substrate; engaging an edge portion of one or both of a first major surface and a second major surface of the glass laminate structure; and sequent to engaging the edge portion, pressing the glass laminate structure to bend the glass laminate structure and obtain a desired curvature of the glass laminate structure along one or both of the first major surface and the second major surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Stephane Poissy, Billel Seneina, Larry Gene Smith, John Christopher Thomas
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Publication number: 20220357666Abstract: Collection reflectors with multiple reflector elements defined on a curved surface are used to collect EUV optical radiation from an EUV emitting area. Each of the reflector elements can image the emitting area at or near a corresponding reflective element of a second multi-element reflector that overlaps radiation from each of the multiple reflector element of the collection reflector to illuminate a grating reticle. Systems with such a collection reflector can use fewer optical elements. In addition, grating reticles are defined on a curve substrate an include a plurality of grating phase steps so that the grating reticle provides phase curvature along two axes but with physical curvature along a single axis. Methods of producing varying duty cycle 1D patterns are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Nikon CorporationInventors: Donis G. Flagello, Daniel Gene Smith, Michael Birk Binnard, Stephen Paul Renwick
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Publication number: 20220293390Abstract: Electron beam position, size, or shape can be estimated by deflecting the beam to a plurality of apertures, either continuously or step-wise. Beam portions transmitted, absorbed, or scattered can be used to assess position, size, and shape. In other examples, a beam sensing aperture and the beam are oscillated with respect to each other by moving the aperture or varying the beam deflection or both. The beam can be directed to segmented detectors such as a quad detector, and currents in the segments used to assess beam position, shape, or size. The segments can be formed from a single conductive sheet on which the segments are defined but remain attached. After the conductive sheet is secured with an insulative adhesive, portions of the conductive sheet are broken away, leaving aligned segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Jacek Kazimierz Tyminski, Daniel Gene Smith, Steven Douglas Slonaker, Stephen Paul Renwick, Johnathan Agustin Marquez
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Publication number: 20220288855Abstract: A processing machine (10) for building an object (11) from material (12) includes (i) a material bed assembly (16) that supports the material (12); (ii) a material supply assembly (18) that positions the material (12); (iii) an energy system (22) that directs an energy beam (22A) at the material (12) to build the object (11); (iv) a housing assembly (24) that defines at least a portion of a build chamber (29) for the energy beam (22A), the housing assembly (24) being spaced apart a housing gap (30A) from the material (12); and (v) a seal assembly (26) that creates a housing seal (26A) between the housing assembly (24) and the material (12) to seal the housing gap (30A).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Alton Hugh Phillips, Michael Birk Binnard, Takakuni Goto, Paul Derek Coon, Motofusa Ishikawa, Daniel Gene Smith
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Publication number: 20220252392Abstract: 3D metrology techniques are disclosed for determining a changing topography of a substrate processed in an additive manufacturing system. Techniques include fringe scanning, simultaneous fringe projections, interferometry, and x-ray imaging. The techniques can be applied to 3D printing systems to enable rapid topographical measurements of a 3D printer powder bed, or other rapidly moving, nearly continuous surface to be tested. The techniques act in parallel to the system being measured to provide information about system operation and the topography of the product being processed. A tool is provided for achieving higher precision, increasing throughput, and reducing the cost of operation through early detection and diagnosis of operating problems and printing defects. These techniques work well with any powder bed 3D printing system, providing real-time metrology of the powder bed, the most recently printed layer, or both without reducing throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Nikon CorporationInventors: Eric Peter Goodwin, Heather Lynn Durko, Daniel Gene Smith, Johnathan Agustin Marquez, Michael Birk Binnard, Patrick Shih Chang, Matthew Parker-McCormick Bjork, Paul Derek Coon, Brett William Herr, Motofusa Ishikawa
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Patent number: 11300884Abstract: A catoptric system having a reference axis and including a reflective pattern-source (carrying a substantially one-dimensional pattern) and a combination of two optical reflectors disposed sequentially to transfer EUV radiation incident onto the first optical component to the pattern-source the substantially one-dimensional pattern of which is disposed in a curved surface. In one case, such combination includes only two optical reflectors (each may contain multiple constituent components). The combination is disposed in a fixed spatial and optical relationship with respect to the pattern-source, and represents an illumination unit (IU) of a 1D EUV exposure tool that additionally includes a projection optical sub-system configured to form an optical image of the pattern-source on an image plane with the use of only two beams of radiation. These only two beams of radiation originate at the pattern-source from the EUV radiation transferred onto the pattern-source.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Nikon CorporationInventors: Daniel Gene Smith, David M. Williamson, Donis G. Flagello, Michael B. Binnard
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Publication number: 20220082697Abstract: Laser radar include two part objective lenses that are used for imaging a target and directing probe beams to the target. Portions of tracer beams that degrade target images are attenuated with dichroic filters that block central portions of tracer beams. Local oscillator beams can be produced with a mixing lens that directs probe beams through a polarizing beam splitter to focus at or on a waveplate so that portions are reflected from the waveplate as local oscillator beams. An imaging system that is confocal with a probe beam is coupled to provide target measurements or to establish a focus of the probe beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicants: NIKON CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony SLOTWINSKI, Ghassan CHAMSINE, Tom HEDGES, Paul LIGHTOWLER, Daniel Gene SMITH, Yasuhiro HIDAKA, Masanori ARAI
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Patent number: 11253060Abstract: A modular enclosure system includes a plurality of anchor rails configured to be mounted to a surface such as a wall to which the modular enclosure system is to be attached. The modular enclosure system includes a first partition having a plurality of partition segments and a second partition having a plurality of partition segments. The first partition and the second partition are each coupled to a first rail and a second rail of the plurality of anchor rails.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: American Woodmark CorporationInventors: Derek Creighton Adler, Christopher Douglas Craig, Steven Cary Dunston, Tabish Shamim Khan, Michael Joseph Kraemer, Jeremiah Gene Smith, Joshua David Ferry, John Michael Schroer, Kevin Morrison