Patents by Inventor Heather Smith
Heather 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: 11916852Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for conducting an open conversation user interface and more particularly, to a channel-agnostic user interface experience which can utilize automated background intelligence to simplify the exchange between a software system or member service representative (MSR) and a member, and avoids the need for web-based free form inputs.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: UIPCO, LLCInventors: Ian Smith, Jeremy Mark Fisher, Heather Hernandez
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Publication number: 20230130301Abstract: The current invention provides an enclosure that can be placed over a patient in order to contain bodily fluids. The device includes a clear plastic sheet that fits snugly over a frame. The sides of the device contain access ports for physicians or their instruments to enter the patient’s area. These ports may be holes or hanging strips of sheet that overlap so that they form a sufficient seal while also allowing easy access to the patient when pushed aside. The bottoms of the sheet may contain weights to hold the sheet down. There is the possibility of including filters or positive/negative air flow ports. The entire device may be disposable. The frame may be solid, or the frame may pop open like an enclosure or umbrella. The device may also have straps that can be tightened underneath the bed or stretcher to secure the entire device in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Kara L. Spiller, Sharon Walker, Caroline Schauer, Amy Throckmorton, Ian Marcus, Alexander V. Dudchenko, Michael Kohanski, Christopher Rassekh, Tiffany Chao, Elizabeth R. Kahle, Michael Waring, Liang Chung James Lo, Michele Marcolongo, Howard J. Siegel, Christopher Burmester, Heather Smith
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Publication number: 20220249335Abstract: The disclosure relates to foaming hair compositions, kits and devices comprising the compositions, and methods of use thereof. The foaming hair compositions comprise an emulsifier system, at least one amphoteric surfactant, quaternium-80, at least one direct dye or pigment, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Emma HOWES, Melanie CRIM, Manav A. LALWANI, Heather SMITH
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Patent number: 11338116Abstract: A ventricular catheter assembly including a proximal catheter and a cooperating cranial cover. The cranial cover includes a base plate having an opening aligned with a burr hole in the skull of a person. A guide extends upwardly from the base plate and receives the proximal catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Sudhakar Vadivelu, Kelsey Radabaugh, Heather Smith, Michael Woeste, Brandon Heckman
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Publication number: 20190160267Abstract: A ventricular catheter assembly including a proximal catheter and a cooperating cranial cover. The cranial cover includes a base plate having an opening aligned with a burr hole in the skull of a person. A guide extends upwardly from the base plate and receives the proximal catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Sudhakar Vadivelu, Kelsey Radabaugh, Heather Smith, Michael Woeste, Brandon Heckman
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Patent number: 10262263Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for evaluating a user's database (db) design schema and definitions syntax and generating a database score according to applied decision tree logic. The database design syntax is automatically evaluated and decision tree logic is applied to determine a context of the database design object and associated syntax and definitions statements. As a result of the automated evaluation, users may then obtain, via a user interface device, a detailed context information associated with their design to assist them in understanding how their database score was derived. By using this detailed contextual information, users analyze the results and can understand what changes can be made to improve their definitions Database Score. The system and method increases the ability of the user to create better database definitions by learning and improving using the contextual data returned.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather A. Smith
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Patent number: 10195407Abstract: A ventricular catheter assembly including a proximal catheter and a cooperating cranial cover. The cranial cover includes a base plate having an opening aligned with a burr hole in the skull of a person. A guide extends upwardly from the base plate and receives the proximal catheter.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Sudhakar Vadivelu, Kelsey Radabaugh, Heather Smith, Michael Woeste, Brandon Heckman
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Publication number: 20170169021Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for evaluating a user's database (db) design schema and definitions syntax and generating a database score according to applied decision tree logic. The database design syntax is automatically evaluated and decision tree logic is applied to determine a context of the database design object and associated syntax and definitions statements. As a result of the automated evaluation, users may then obtain, via a user interface device, a detailed context information associated with their design to assist them in understanding how their database score was derived. By using this detailed contextual information, users analyze the results and can understand what changes can be made to improve their definitions Database Score. The system and method increases the ability of the user to create better database definitions by learning and improving using the contextual data returned.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather A. Smith
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Patent number: 9600502Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for evaluating a database design.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather Smith
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Patent number: 9582526Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for optimizing a database definition of an existing database. The mechanism receives usage data for the existing database. The mechanism queries a knowledgebase for information about database objects of the existing database. The mechanism executes optimization logic to generate a set of database commands based on the usage data and information about database objects. The set of database commands, when executed against a database definition of the existing database, optimize one or more database objects of the existing database. The mechanism returns the set of optimization commands.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather A. Smith
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Patent number: 9449184Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for controlling access to content in a social networking website, wherein a connection is established between a first user and a second user on the social networking website. Content on the profile pages of the first user is categorized into a first content category and a second content category. The first content category includes content created before the connection between the first user and the second user was established. The second content category includes content created after the connection between the first user and the second user was established. Content in the first content category is also categorized into a first subcategory and at least one second subcategory. Access by the second user is restricted to the first content category. Specifically, the second user is prevented from viewing content in the first subcategory and permitted to view content in the second subcategory.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark Chen-Quee, John W. Eckhart, Heather A. Smith
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Publication number: 20160263361Abstract: A ventricular catheter assembly including a proximal catheter and a cooperating cranial cover. The cranial cover includes a base plate having an opening aligned with a burr hole in the skull of a person. A guide extends upwardly from the base plate and receives the proximal catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Sudhakar Vadivelu, Kelsey Radabaugh, Heather Smith, Michael Woeste, Brandon Heckman
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Patent number: 9384220Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing a definition for a database are provided. A method for optimizing a definition for a database, comprises receiving an input command to create a database object, receiving at least one extension corresponding to an estimated feature of the database, submitting the input command and the at least one extension to a knowledge base to determine an optimized command, and generating the optimized command.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather A. Smith
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Publication number: 20150317361Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for optimizing a database definition of an existing database. The mechanism receives usage data for the existing database. The mechanism queries a knowledgebase for information about database objects of the existing database. The mechanism executes optimization logic to generate a set of database commands based on the usage data and information about database objects. The set of database commands, when executed against a database definition of the existing database, optimize one or more database objects of the existing database. The mechanism returns the set of optimization commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather A. Smith
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Publication number: 20150278255Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing a definition for a database are provided. A method for optimizing a definition for a database, comprises receiving an input command to create a database object, receiving at least one extension corresponding to an estimated feature of the database, submitting the input command and the at least one extension to a knowledge base to determine an optimized command, and generating the optimized command.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Battaglia, Heather A. Smith
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Publication number: 20120209999Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for controlling access to content in a social networking website, wherein a connection is established between a first user and a second user on the social networking website. Content on the profile pages of the first user is categorized into a first content category and a second content category. The first content category includes content created before the connection between the first user and the second user was established. The second content category includes content created after the connection between the first user and the second user was established. Content in the first content category is also categorized into a first subcategory and at least one second subcategory. Access by the second user is restricted to the first content category. Specifically, the second user is prevented from viewing content in the first subcategory and permitted to view content in the second subcategory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark CHEN-QUEE, John W. ECKHART, Heather A. SMITH
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Patent number: D634127Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Heather Smith Burgess, Norbert Kuno Dionys Dumler
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Patent number: D642805Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Heather Smith Burgess, Norbert Kuno Dionys Dumler
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Patent number: D980278Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Brainium Studios LLCInventors: Heather Smith, Bailey Volchok, Farhad Shakiba
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Patent number: D980280Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Brainium Studios LLCInventors: Heather Smith, Bailey Volchok, Farhad Shakiba