Patents by Inventor James S. Smith
James 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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Patent number: 11974916Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a prosthetic valve. The prosthetic valve may include a jacket configured to cover at least one of gaps, spaces, or interfaces in a frame or between one or more leaflets attached to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: David J. Arcaro, Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Cody L. Hartman, Roy Manygoats, Jr., Ryan S. Titone, Ryan D. Smith, Joshua A. Sprinkle, Benjamin A. Smith, James L. Goepfrich, Michael J. Shepard
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Patent number: 11948660Abstract: Fuses can store different delay states to cause execution of a command to be staggered for different memory dies of a memory package. Fuse arrays can be included in the memory package and programmed to cause execution of a command to be delayed by different amounts for different dies. The fuse arrays can be fabricated and then programmed to cause different delays for different dies.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Christopher G. Wieduwilt, Lawrence D. Smith, James S. Rehmeyer
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Patent number: 10574107Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a machine segment that includes multiple coils. Each coil is electrically isolated from the other coils in the machine segment, and each coil is electrically coupled to at least one electrical terminal to provide electrical access to the coil. Each electrical terminal provides electrical access to the coil to which it is electrically coupled such that the coil can be removably electrically coupled to an electrical circuit. The machine segment is also configured to be removably mechanically coupled to a second machine segment to form at least a portion of a stator or a portion of a rotor.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: BWP GroupInventors: James S. Smith, Marc W. Eichinger, Stephane A. Eisen, James D. Jore, Michael A. Kvam, Brian J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10549670Abstract: A seat locking system for locking selectively a pivotable seat in a retracted position and in an extended position. The seat locking system includes a lock and a pivotable locking pawl adapted to selectively engage the lock.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCInventor: James S. Smith
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Patent number: 10549671Abstract: A seat locking system for selectively locking a pivotable seat in a retracted position and in an extended position. The seat locking system includes a lock and a pivotable locking pawl adapted to selectively engage the lock.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCInventor: James S. Smith
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Publication number: 20190245421Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. SMITH, Matthew B. JORE, Michael A. KVAM, David SAMSEL, Charles Perry BUTTERFIELD, JR., Brian J. SULLIVAN, James David DUFORD
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Publication number: 20190123607Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a machine segment that includes multiple coils. Each coil is electrically isolated from the other coils in the machine segment, and each coil is electrically coupled to at least one electrical terminal to provide electrical access to the coil. Each electrical terminal provides electrical access to the coil to which it is electrically coupled such that the coil can be removably electrically coupled to an electrical circuit. The machine segment is also configured to be removably mechanically coupled to a second machine segment to form at least a portion of a stator or a portion of a rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Marc W. Eichinger, Stephane A. Eisen, James D. Jore, Michael A. Kvam, Brian J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10242783Abstract: Numerous arrangements for permanent magnets are disclosed that can focus the flux produced by the magnets. Depending on the particular application in which the disclosed designs and techniques are used, efficiency and reliability may be increased by minimizing flux leakage, increasing peak flux density, and shaping the flux fields to improve the effective coercivity of the flux focusing permanent magnet arrangement when loaded, and to achieve customized voltage and current waveforms. The disclosed magnet assemblies may be incorporated into a machine, such as a motor/generator, having windings and may be disposed for movement relative to the windings. The magnet assembly may be mounted on a support formed of one or more ferromagnetic materials, such as a back iron. The disclosed flux focusing magnet assemblies may be formed using a variety of manufacturing methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Robert Pillsbury, Brian J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10193429Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Matthew B. Jore, Michael A. Kvam, David Samsel, Charles Perry Butterfield, Jr., Brian J. Sullivan, James David Duford
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Patent number: 10177620Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a machine segment that includes multiple coils. Each coil is electrically isolated from the other coils in the machine segment, and each coil is electrically coupled to at least one electrical terminal to provide electrical access to the coil. Each electrical terminal provides electrical access to the coil to which it is electrically coupled such that the coil can be removably electrically coupled to an electrical circuit. The machine segment is also configured to be removably mechanically coupled to a second machine segment to form at least a portion of a stator or a portion of a rotor.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Marc W. Eichinger, Stephane A. Eisen, James D. Jore, Michael A. Kvam, Brian J. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20170216442Abstract: An erodible anhydrous film useful in delivering active agents to a surface including keratinous surfaces, and hard or soft surfaces is disclosed. The erodible anhydrous film contains polyethylene oxide in combination with a support polymer, and optionally, other additives for skin care, fabric care, or hard surface cleaning. The erodible anhydrous film is useful when used as a comfort strip for enhancing shaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Paul Burgio, George Kellett, Robert McCormack, Rooma Mehta, James S Smith
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Publication number: 20170040878Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. SMITH, Matthew B. JORE, Michael A. KVAM, David SAMSEL, Charles Perry BUTTERFIELD, JR., Brian J. SULLIVAN, James David DUFORD
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Publication number: 20160372995Abstract: An apparatus includes a machine segment configured to be disposed in an electromagnetic machine. The electromagnetic machine has a moving body associated with power in the mechanical state and the machine segment is associated with a portion of a power of the electromagnetic machine. The machine segment includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected to form a modular electrical circuit. The first portion includes a machine winding associated with power in an AC electrical state. The first portion and the moving body are collectively configured to convert power between the mechanical state and the AC electrical state. The second portion includes a converter that converts power between the AC electrical state and a DC electrical state. The second portion is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical circuit external to the machine segment, and transfer power in the DC state to and/or from the machine segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Swarnab BANERJEE, Brian SULLIVAN, Stephane EISEN, Cameron REAGOR
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Patent number: 9479038Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Matthew B. Jore, Michael A. Kvam, David Samsel, Charles Perry Butterfield, Brian J. Sullivan, James David Duford
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Publication number: 20160247616Abstract: Numerous arrangements for permanent magnets are disclosed that can focus the flux produced by the magnets. Depending on the particular application in which the disclosed designs and techniques are used, efficiency and reliability may be increased by minimizing flux leakage, increasing peak flux density, and shaping the flux fields to improve the effective coercivity of the flux focusing permanent magnet arrangement when loaded, and to achieve customized voltage and current waveforms. The disclosed magnet assemblies may be incorporated into a machine, such as a motor/generator, having windings and may be disposed for movement relative to the windings. The magnet assembly may be mounted on a support formed of one or more ferromagnetic materials, such as a back iron. The disclosed flux focusing magnet assemblies may be formed using a variety of manufacturing methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. SMITH, Robert Pillsbury, Brian J. SULLIVAN
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Patent number: 9269483Abstract: Numerous arrangements for permanent magnets are disclosed that can focus the flux produced by the magnets. Depending on the particular application in which the disclosed designs and techniques are used, efficiency and reliability may be increased by minimizing flux leakage, increasing peak flux density, and shaping the flux fields to improve the effective coercivity of the flux focusing permanent magnet arrangement when loaded, and to achieve customized voltage and current waveforms. The disclosed magnet assemblies may be incorporated into a machine, such as a motor/generator, having windings and may be disposed for movement relative to the windings. The magnet assembly may be mounted on a support formed of one or more ferromagnetic materials, such as a back iron. The disclosed flux focusing magnet assemblies may be formed using a variety of manufacturing methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: James S. Smith, Robert Pillsbury, Brian J. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20150318751Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a machine segment that includes multiple coils. Each coil is electrically isolated from the other coils in the machine segment, and each coil is electrically coupled to at least one electrical terminal to provide electrical access to the coil. Each electrical terminal provides electrical access to the coil to which it is electrically coupled such that the coil can be removably electrically coupled to an electrical circuit. The machine segment is also configured to be removably mechanically coupled to a second machine segment to form at least a portion of a stator or a portion of a rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: BOULDER WIND POWER, INC.Inventors: James S. Smith, Marc W. Eichinger, Stephane A. Eisen, James D. Jore, Michael A. Kvam, Brian J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 9154024Abstract: Systems and methods for improved generators are described. One embodiment includes an assembly for an axial flux generator, the assembly comprising an arc-shaped rotor section that includes a rotor support configured to rotate around an axis of a generator, and an at least one rotor element for power generation that is connected to the rotor support; an arc-shaped stator section comprising a stator support and an at least one stator element for power generation connected to the stator support; wherein the rotor section and the stator section are configured to provide an axial air gap between the at least one rotor element and the at least one stator element, and wherein the at least one rotor element and the at least one stator element are positioned to be at substantially the same radial distance from the axis of the generator.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Jore, Lincoln Jore, Michael A. Kvam, James D. Jore, David Samsel, James David Duford, James S. Smith
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Patent number: 8941961Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes multiple coils of a multi-phase machine in which the coils are each associated with a different phase. Associated with each coil is a protective element such that each protective element is associated with a different coil. When its associated protective element is in a first configuration, a coil is part of an electrical circuit, and its associated protective element allows a first amount of current to flow through the coil. Its associated protective element allows a second amount of current to flow through the coil when its associated protective element is in a second configuration. When in the second configuration, the coil's associated protective element does not obstruct current flow through other coils that are not associated with the protective element.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: Swarnab Banerjee, Brian J. Sullivan, James S. Smith
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Publication number: 20140268460Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes multiple coils of a multi-phase machine in which the coils are each associated with a different phase. Associated with each coil is a protective element such that each protective element is associated with a different coil. When its associated protective element is in a first configuration, a coil is part of an electrical circuit, and its associated protective element allows a first amount of current to flow through the coil. Its associated protective element allows a second amount of current to flow through the coil when its associated protective element is in a second configuration. When in the second configuration, the coil's associated protective element does not obstruct current flow through other coils that are not associated with the protective element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Boulder Wind Power, Inc.Inventors: Swarnab Banerjee, Brian J. Sullivan, James S. Smith