Patents by Inventor Jeff A. Smith

Jeff A. 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).

  • System and method to identify short circuiting current and open circuits in a semiconductor light matrix
    Patent number: 10537002
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a lighting array is disclosed. In one example, the system and method detect the presence or absence of short circuiting current flow through a light emitting device and provide an indication of the same. The system and method may also increase or decrease current flow through the lighting array to compensate for reduced lighting output or to reduce the possibility of lighting array degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Phoseon Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Smith, Edward A. Kiyoi, Ken McAllister
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IDENTIFY SHORT CIRCUITING CURRENT AND OPEN CIRCUITS IN A SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT MATRIX
    Publication number: 20190008007
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a lighting array is disclosed. In one example, the system and method detect the presence or absence of short circuiting current flow through a light emitting device and provide an indication of the same. The system and method may also increase or decrease current flow through the lighting array to compensate for reduced lighting output or to reduce the possibility of lighting array degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jeff A. Smith, Edward A. Kiyoi, Ken McAllister
  • Heavy training bag
    Patent number: 8652014
    Abstract: The present invention is a heavy training bag for pugilistic, martial and other similar arts, which provides uniform resistance and contains non-settling filler material. The bag comprises an optional support core contained within a cushion core, which in turn is contained within an impact core, which in turn is contained within an optional outer cover; further wherein the impact core is comprised of at least a rib, but preferably, a plurality of ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ribcage Corp
    Inventor: Jeff A. Smith
  • Heavy Training Bag
    Publication number: 20110237404
    Abstract: The present invention is a heavy training bag for pugilistic, martial and other similar arts, which provides uniform resistance and contains non-settling filler material. The bag comprises an optional support core contained within a cushion core, which in turn is contained within an impact core, which in turn is contained within an optional outer cover; further wherein the impact core is comprised of at least a rib, but preferably, a plurality of ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Jeff A. Smith
  • Heavy Training Bag
    Publication number: 20110077134
    Abstract: The present invention is a heavy training bag for pugilistic, martial and other similar arts, which provides uniform resistance and contains non-settling filler material. The bag comprises an optional support core contained within a cushion core, which in turn is contained within an impact core, which in turn is contained within an optional outer cover; further wherein the impact core is comprised of at least a rib, but preferably, a plurality of ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Jeff A. Smith