Patents by Inventor James M. Smith

James M. 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: 20250194892
    Abstract: A warewash machine includes a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having at least one spray zone in which a liquid is recirculatable from a tank to a spray assembly for spraying the liquid on wares. A delime system is configured for delivering a delime solution to the tank. A controller is configured for operation in at least one ware cleaning mode and at least one delime operation mode. The controller is configured such that, in the delime operation mode, the delime system is controlled to carry out a delime operation in which the controller (i) controls the delime system to deliver delime solution into the tank and (ii) carries out an acidity reduction process to reduce acidity of the delime solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. NEWCOMER, James M. SMITH, Alexander R. ANIM-MENSAH, Andrew J. CARPENTER
  • Patent number: 12203273
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky
  • Publication number: 20230138257
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky
  • Patent number: 11530538
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky
  • Publication number: 20210131114
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky
  • Patent number: 10895077
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky
  • Publication number: 20190301170
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky
  • Patent number: 10257175
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described herein discovering and managing key information, including, but not limited to, obtaining the key information associated with at least one segment, storing the key information, and at least one of generating at least one encryption report based on the key information, exporting the key information, or orchestrating keys based on the key information. In some embodiments, obtaining the key information includes at least interrogating encryption assets associated with at least one segment for key information, and receiving the key information from the encryption assets associated with the at least one segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: FORNETIX LLC
    Inventors: Aravind Babu Thunuguntla, Jonathan Brant Mentzell, James M. Smith, Joseph Brand
  • Publication number: 20170093819
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described herein discovering and managing key information, including, but not limited to, obtaining the key information associated with at least one segment, storing the key information, and at least one of generating at least one encryption report based on the key information, exporting the key information, or orchestrating keys based on the key information. In some embodiments, obtaining the key information includes at least interrogating encryption assets associated with at least one segment for key information, and receiving the key information from the encryption assets associated with the at least one segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Fornetix LLC
    Inventors: Aravind Babu Thunuguntla, Jonathan Brant Mentzell, James M. Smith, Joseph Brand
  • Patent number: 9511955
    Abstract: A method of transporting solid particulates in an aqueous suspension of the solid particulates, comprising dispersing solid particulates in an aqueous liquid in the presence of at least one mineral suspending agent, wherein solid particulates are transported a distance greater than or equal to 200 m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ACTIVE MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Purcell, Jr., Dennis C. Parker, Matthew J. Lyman, James M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150231227
    Abstract: Novel plasmid constructs useful for the delivery of DNA vaccines are provided having a transcription cassette capable of directing the expression of a vaccine nucleic acid insert encoding immunogens derived from any pathogen, including fungi, bacteria and viruses. The constructs are useful for inducing in a patient an immune response against pathogenic viruses such as HIV, measles or influenza. Immunodeficiency virus vaccine inserts of the present invention express non-infectious HIV virus-like particles (VLP) bearing multiple viral epitopes. VLPs allow presentation of the epitopes to multiple histocompatability types. Also described are methods for immunizing a patient by delivery of a novel plasmid of the present invention to a patient. Optionally, the immunization protocol may include a booster vaccination that may be a live vector vaccine such as a recombinant pox virus or modified vaccinia Arbora vector having a transcription cassette expressing the same vaccine insert as the primary immunizing vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Harriet L. Robinson, James M. Smith, Jian Hua, Bernard Moss, Rama R. Amara, Linda S. Wyatt, Patricia L. Earl, Ted M. Ross, Rick A. Bright, Salvatore T. Butera, Dennis L. Ellenberger, Thomas M. Folks
  • Publication number: 20140119841
    Abstract: A method of transporting solid particulates in an aqueous suspension of the solid particulates, comprising dispersing solid particulates in an aqueous liquid in the presence of at least one mineral suspending agent, wherein solid particulates are transported a distance greater than or equal to 200 m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: ACTIVE MINERALS INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Robert J. PURCELL, Jr., Dennis C. PARKER, Matthew J. LYMAN, James M. SMITH
  • Patent number: 8000452
    Abstract: A method for a predictive interactive voice recognition system includes receiving a voice call, associating said voice call with a behavioral pattern, and invoking a service context responsive to said behavioral pattern. The system provides advantages of improved voice recognition and more efficient use of the voice user interface to obtain services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: General Motors LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Watkins, James M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7672774
    Abstract: A method of determining traffic information for a mobile vehicle includes receiving a plurality of service requests at a call center from a telematics unit via a wireless connection. The service request includes time, date, and vehicle location data. A database of the received service requests is compiled. A plurality of eligible service requests is determined based on the time and date of the received service requests in the database. A traffic profile is determined based on a comparison of digital map data to vehicle location data of the eligible service requests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: General Motors Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Glaza, Larry J. Tretyak, James M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7574967
    Abstract: A security container is detailed which has an outer housing and an inner housing there within and a tether located between the inner housing and the outer housing. The container is arranged to be secured to a surface so as to anchor the container when in use. In particular, the base of the container contains a first pair of bolt down bosses and a second pair of bolt down bosses, through which the container is to be bolted to the surface. The tether has a loop at each of a first end and a second end thereof. The loops are each arranged to be placed over a separate boss when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: James M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090158974
    Abstract: A security container is detailed which has an outer housing and an inner housing there within and a tether located between the inner housing and the outer housing. The container is arranged to be secured to a surface so as to anchor the container when in use. In particular, the base of the container contains a first pair of bolt down bosses and a second pair of bolt down bosses, through which the container is to be bolted to the surface. The tether has a loop at each of a first end and a second end thereof. The loops are each arranged to be placed over a separate boss when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: James M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080282797
    Abstract: A measuring bowl having an open top and concave body providing a material receiving chamber and having a flat bottom. A handle is attached to the concave body and includes a thumb hole to allow an individual to insert his or her thumb for comfortable and effective support and manipulation of the measuring bowl for receiving and pouring material. A pouring spout is provided on the concave body at a position from the handle. A pedestal is integral with the bottom wall for support of the bowl when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Saller, James M. Smith
  • Patent number: 6923357
    Abstract: A harness-like fishing gear holder vest upon which various pouches are mounted for storing fishing supplies and caught fish. The harness includes two shoulder straps on which are attached six pockets, three on the front of each straps. The two straps are attached to a waist belt, which has two additional pouches attached to the sides. A chest strap is provided between the two shoulder straps. Two adjustable rod-holding rings for holding a fishing rod are attached to the straps. This enables the user's hands to be free for performing various other activities. A detachable line cutter and a snap hook are placed on the waist belt by looped snap bands. Pouches are attached to the shoulder straps by clamp-like clips. The device is fully adjustable, fastened with VELCRO belt and shoulder adjustment. The vest is worn by an angler while wading in water up to his chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: James M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040105871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel plasmid constructs useful for the delivery of DNA vaccines. The present invention provides novel plasmids having a transcription cassette capable of directing the expression of a vaccine nucleic acid insert encoding immunogens derived from any pathogen, including fungi, bacteria and viruses. The present invention, however, is particularly useful for inducing in a patient an immune response against pathogenic viruses such as HIV, measles or influenza. Immunodeficiency virus vaccine inserts of the present invention express non-infectious HIV virus-like particles (VLP) bearing multiple viral epitopes. VLPs allow presentation of the epitopes to multiple histocompatability types, thereby reducing the possibility of the targeted virus escaping the immune response. Also described are methods for immunizing a patient by delivery of a novel plasmid of the present invention to the patient for expression of the vaccine insert therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Harriet L. Robinson, James M. Smith, Jian Hua
  • Patent number: D1044039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: James M. Smith, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky