Patents by Inventor Jared Smith
Jared 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: 10988326Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a load assist module for transferring articles onto a downstream conveyor. The load assist module may include a roller conveyor having one or more rollers that together define a conveyor plane, such that the one or more rollers may be actuatable to convey the article along the conveyor plane in a direction of a downstream conveyor. The load assist module may further include a pusher assembly positioned adjacent the conveyor plane. The pusher assembly may include a track-guided vertical popup with a base and a pop-up. The pop-up may be actuatable such that the pop-up extends through the conveyor plane to contact the article. The pusher assembly may drive the track-guided vertical popup toward the direction of the downstream conveyor such that the track-guided vertical popup pushes the article.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignees: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLC, Eurosort, Inc.Inventors: Jared Smith, Darius Scott, Erik Brewer, Jeff Zerr
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Publication number: 20210114285Abstract: Liquid metals or plastic are deposited into a reservoir of powder that supports the liquid metal or plastic as it cools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Nobuhiro Miya, Masaki Otomori
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Patent number: 10953605Abstract: Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle is positioned within a gel inside a container of gel. The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts and Steeicase IncorporatedInventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Christophe Guberan, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Kathleen Sofia Hajash, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Paul Noll
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Publication number: 20210071326Abstract: Knit textile structures are formed of a yarn made of composite fibers, which is an active material within the knit structure that transforms in response to a change in temperature. In combination with non-active fibers and performative knit structure, this contraction can enable changes in the fabric that are adaptive to changes in environmental conditions during wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Lavender Rose Tessmer, Carmel Marie Dunlap, Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena
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Publication number: 20210044144Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Jonathan A. Sunde, Jared A. Smith, Griffin A. Hebel
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Patent number: 10909868Abstract: This disclosure generally covers systems and methods that provide guidance to create an electronic survey. In some embodiments, the systems and methods identify and provide a suggested survey topic—with a corresponding option to create an electronic survey—based on user input. In some embodiments, the systems and methods identify and provide one or more suggested electronic survey questions based on user input. In such embodiments, the systems and methods provide, for example, components of suggested electronic survey questions, previously composed and benchmarking electronic survey questions, or suggested revisions to electronic survey questions. In addition, the systems and methods can provide entire premade electronic surveys based on receiving user input from a survey administrator.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: QUALTRICS, LLCInventors: Jared Smith, Milind Kopikare, Daryl R Pinkal, Oliver M Hall, Daan Lindhout
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Patent number: 10847996Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan A. Sunde, Jared A. Smith, Griffin A. Hebel
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Publication number: 20200354158Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a load assist module for transferring articles onto a downstream conveyor. The load assist module may include a roller conveyor having one or more rollers that together define a conveyor plane, such that the one or more rollers may be actuatable to convey the article along the conveyor plane in a direction of a downstream conveyor. The load assist module may further include a pusher assembly positioned adjacent the conveyor plane. The pusher assembly may include a track-guided vertical popup with a base and a pop-up. The pop-up may be actuatable such that the pop-up extends through the conveyor plane to contact the article. The pusher assembly may drive the track-guided vertical popup toward the direction of the downstream conveyor such that the track-guided vertical popup pushes the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Jared SMITH, Darius SCOTT, Erik BREWER, Jeff ZERR
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Patent number: 10822097Abstract: A fixed-wing aerial vehicle includes: a fuselage with an on-board power supply; at least one fixed-wing or aerodynamic surface having at least one heater configured to be energized by the power supply, and having a superhydrophobic coating applied to at least a portion of the at least one fixed-wing or the aerodynamic surface that may be subject to icing; at least one capacitive sensor configured to detect ice formation on the at least one fixed-wing or aerodynamic surface; and a controller configured to selectively activate the at least one heater in response to detected ice formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.Inventors: Jared Smith, Christopher Andersen, Alex Baldonado, Francisco Hernandez, Francesca Jarrett, Andrea Salazar
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Publication number: 20200335002Abstract: This disclosure generally covers systems and methods that provide guidance to create an electronic survey. In some embodiments, the systems and methods identify and provide a suggested survey topic—with a corresponding option to create an electronic survey—based on user input. In some embodiments, the systems and methods identify and provide one or more suggested electronic survey questions based on user input. In such embodiments, the systems and methods provide, for example, components of suggested electronic survey questions, previously composed and benchmarking electronic survey questions, or suggested revisions to electronic survey questions. In addition, the systems and methods can provide entire premade electronic surveys based on receiving user input from a survey administrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Jared Smith, Milind Kopikare, Daryl R Pinkal, Oliver M Hall, Daan Lindhout
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Patent number: 10706735Abstract: This disclosure generally covers systems and methods that provide guidance to create an electronic survey. In some embodiments, the systems and methods identify and provide a suggested survey topic—with a corresponding option to create an electronic survey—based on user input. In some embodiments, the systems and methods identify and provide one or more suggested electronic survey questions based on user input. In such embodiments, the systems and methods provide, for example, components of suggested electronic survey questions, previously composed and benchmarking electronic survey questions, or suggested revisions to electronic survey questions. In addition, the systems and methods can provide entire premade electronic surveys based on receiving user input from a survey administrator.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: QUALTRICS, LLCInventors: Jared Smith, Milind Kopikare, Daryl R Pinkal, Oliver M Hall, Daan Lindhout
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Publication number: 20200177023Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for access-controlled electrical docking stations that automatically switch power to an electrical system between generator power and utility power are disclosed herein. An illustrative electrical docking station can include a cabinet that houses a circuit breaker, a generator interface to connect generators to the electrical docking station, an Automatic Transfer Switch, and a power supply. The power supply can supply converted DC power and protection to different accessories for the electrical docking station including an alarm, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock a door to the generator connectors in a closed position when the ATS is energized by a generator and to not lock the door when the door is in an open position. In some such circumstances, the alarm can shine green or provide an audible alarm and shine red respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Jonathan A. Sunde, Jared A. Smith, Griffin A. Hebel
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Patent number: 10666683Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a processor, and a memory to store data used by the processor, the processor being operative to prepare a first user interface including a security policy selection section, interpret user input data to include performing at least one security policy selection action in the security policy selection section yielding selection of a first security policy for a first device, and update the first user interface yielding an updated first user interface including the first security policy, and a first security policy activation key for inputting into a second user interface to be generated when the first device is installed, the first security policy activation key being associated with providing authentication for downloading the first security policy to the first device.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: David Sward, Denis Knjazihhin, Keying Bi, David Sounthiraraj, Ashok Javvaji, Jared Smith, Yedidya Dotan
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Patent number: 10633772Abstract: Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Dimitrios Mairopoulos, Jared Smith Laucks
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Patent number: 10549505Abstract: An active lattice capable of self-transforming responsive to a stimulus, such as heat or moisture, includes a plurality of links interconnected to each other at a plurality of nodes. At least a subset of links includes at least two materials that have different coefficients of expansion in response to an external stimulus. The two materials can be arranged in an alternating, periodic or aperiodic pattern. Embodiments can be used in apparel and sportswear, manufacturing, aviation and automotive applications, and furniture and interior products.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Athina Papadopoulou, Jared Smith Laucks
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Patent number: 10387429Abstract: Techniques and tools are described for producing time-series data using faceted search based on document creation time. For example, index information can be created from events (e.g., by adding meta-data and indexing the events as documents). In addition, index information can be created that maps document creation time to time ranges. Search queries can then be executed (e.g., comprising ad-hoc filters to filter on the meta-data), and search results can be faceted on the time ranges to produce time-series data. The time-series data can be graphed to display trends of activity (e.g., trends of events based on user activity).Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: JIVE SOFTWARE, INC.Inventors: Jared Smith-Mickelson, Lance Riedel
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Publication number: 20190248501Abstract: A fixed-wing aerial vehicle includes: a fuselage with an on-board power supply; at least one fixed-wing or aerodynamic surface having at least one heater configured to be energized by the power supply, and having a superhydrophobic coating applied to at least a portion of the at least one fixed-wing or the aerodynamic surface that may be subject to icing; at least one capacitive sensor configured to detect ice formation on the at least one fixed-wing or aerodynamic surface; and a controller configured to selectively activate the at least one heater in response to detected ice formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.Inventors: Jared SMITH, Christopher ANDERSEN, Alex BALDONADO, Francisco HERNANDEZ, Francesca JARRETT, Andrea SALAZAR
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Publication number: 20180281295Abstract: Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle is positioned within a gel inside a container of gel. The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Christophe Guberan, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Kathleen Sofia Hajash, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Paul Noll
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Publication number: 20180195213Abstract: Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Dimitrios Mairopoulos, Jared Smith Laucks
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Publication number: 20180194106Abstract: An active lattice capable of self-transforming responsive to a stimulus, such as heat or moisture, includes a plurality of links interconnected to each other at a plurality of nodes. At least a subset of links includes at least two materials that have different coefficients of expansion in response to an external stimulus. The two materials can be arranged in an alternating, periodic or aperiodic pattern. Embodiments can be used in apparel and sportswear, manufacturing, aviation and automotive applications, and furniture and interior products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Athina Papadopoulou, Jared Smith Laucks