Patents by Inventor Jerome Smith

Jerome 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: 20210208168
    Abstract: Methods, kits and devices for detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of a surface are provided according to aspects of the present invention. According to aspects of the invention, methods for detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of a surface include providing a wetting solution compatible with the antineoplastic drug and formulated to promote release of the drug from the surface to be assayed; providing a solid matrix for reversible absorption of the antineoplastic drug; contacting the solid matrix with the wetting solution, generating an assay matrix; contacting the assay matrix and the surface, generating a surface sample; contacting the surface sample with a volume of wetting solution, generating a fluid test sample; and quantifying the antineoplastic drug in the fluid test sample by lateral flow assay to produce an assay result, thereby detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jerome Smith, Deborah Sammons, Shirley Robertson
  • Patent number: 10782308
    Abstract: Methods, kits and devices for detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of a surface are provided according to aspects of the present invention. According to aspects of the invention, methods for detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of a surface include providing a wetting solution compatible with the antineoplastic drug and formulated to promote release of the drug from the surface to be assayed; providing a solid matrix for reversible absorption of the antineoplastic drug; contacting the solid matrix with the wetting solution, generating an assay matrix; contacting the assay matrix and the surface, generating a surface sample; contacting the surface sample with a volume of wetting solution, generating a fluid test sample; and quantifying the antineoplastic drug in the fluid test sample by lateral flow assay to produce an assay result, thereby detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
    Inventors: Jerome Smith, Deborah Sammons, Shirley Robertson
  • Publication number: 20150037522
    Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative cover for cleaning product containers. The device includes a cylindrical cover having a decorative ornamentation on its exterior surface. In some embodiments, the cover may also include decorative ornamentation on its interior surface to provide fluidity of content and design. The ornamentation is customizable so that the cover may be decorated with any pattern, image, or inscription. The cover has an open top and bottom configuration so as to allow a user to slide on the cover over an existing cleaning product container without requiring additional attachment means. The device is constructed to conceal the basic packaging disposed on the product containers. In this way, the present invention adds a decorative appeal to an otherwise basic packaging which may not be aesthetically appealing to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Jerome Smith
  • Publication number: 20140017812
    Abstract: Methods, kits and devices for detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of a surface are provided according to aspects of the present invention. According to aspects of the invention, methods for detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of a surface include providing a wetting solution compatible with the antineoplastic drug and formulated to promote release of the drug from the surface to be assayed; providing a solid matrix for reversible absorption of the antineoplastic drug; contacting the solid matrix with the wetting solution, generating an assay matrix; contacting the assay matrix and the surface, generating a surface sample; contacting the surface sample with a volume of wetting solution, generating a fluid test sample; and quantifying the antineoplastic drug in the fluid test sample by lateral flow assay to produce an assay result, thereby detecting antineoplastic drug contamination of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Jerome Smith, Deborah Sammons, Shirley Robertson
  • Publication number: 20070142525
    Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising 20 to 60 weight % of a reduced oxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of Mo, Nb, Cr and Ti, 1 to 9 weight % of a carbon allotrope and a polymer binder. A process for making a polymeric resistor having low temperature of resistance comprising mixing a polymer binder with the provided composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Nyrissa Rogado, Munirpallam Subramanian, Jerome Smith
  • Publication number: 20070136763
    Abstract: The TNT Datamaster and Beyond is a machine that incorporates all copying, duplication and transference recording conversion needs into one 60+? or smaller unit. This product feature serves as a transaction computer, initial Internet base televisual blend classification to form a more enhanced digital transference device/personal recording studio. Using convenient performance/function keys, users can automatically copy their old music and videos onto unlimited hard drive space, CDs or DVDs. It also offers a turntable part to copy vinyl and computer connections for peripherals. It allows you to have your standard mixing CPU with CD-ROM-DVD ROM, Audiocassette, VCR, Turntable and 8-Track etc. You can transfer all data. Cassette Tapes easily break and you can lose songs that are hard to find that you may have had only on tape and this is good because cassette tapes are becoming obsolete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: La Tretha Stroughter, Jerome Smith
  • Publication number: 20060266984
    Abstract: This invention is directed to black conductive compositions, black electrodes made from such compositions and methods of forming such electrodes. In particular, the invention is directed to a single layer bus electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Ji-Yeon Lee, Michael Barker, Keiichiro Hayakawa, Hisashi Matsuno, Hiroaki Noda, Jerome Smith
  • Publication number: 20060238503
    Abstract: Deputy Series-Music Cinema et. al. Is a televisual/satellite, mass production and communications system. Coliseum Screens are maximized in mobility as a part of our “Digi-Tasking-Mobile-Cycle”. The Coliseum Screens are two wireless/cordless detachable television/computer monitors. Multiple style tooth ray enhancements along with media to media digital interface transfer. The Arsenal Tower will generate all components. Coliseum Screens/Television monitors will reach trillions in satellite cable style interface. Equipped with scrambler/de-scrambler-tracking capabilities. All keyboards will support functions that appear on Coliseum Screens. Dust Shield Wiper capabilities for screen cleaning. My Flavorite Pen enables writing in mid air through laser to laser enhancements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Jerome Smith, La Tretha Stroughter
  • Publication number: 20060202174
    Abstract: The invention is directed to black conductive composition(s), black electrodes made from such compositions and methods of forming such electrodes. In particular, the invention is directed to flat panel display applications, including alternating-current display panel applications. Still further, the invention is directed to composition(s) utilizing conductive metal oxides selected from an oxide of two or more elements selected from Ba, Ru, Ca, Cu, Sr, Bi, Pb, and the rare earth metals and photocrosslinkable polymers. These compositions are particularly useful in making photoimageable black electrodes for flat panel display applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Barker, Keiichiro Hayakawa, Jerome Smith
  • Publication number: 20050204864
    Abstract: Conductive powder and paste compositions are formed having desirable electrical and physical properties. The conductive powder and paste compositions may be used in combination with dielectric powder and thick-film paste compositions, which are formed having high dielectric constants, low loss tangents, and other desirable electrical and physical properties, to form capacitors and other fired-on-foil passive circuit components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: William Borland, Olga Renovales, Jerome Smith
  • Publication number: 20050014091
    Abstract: The invention relates to a photoimageable composition comprising: finely divided particles of inorganic material comprising conductive particles selected from RuO2, ruthenium-based polynary oxides or mixtures thereof wherein the surface area of the conductive particles is no greater than 10 m2/g; inorganic binder having a glass transition temperature in the range of from 325 to 600° C. and at least 85 wt. % of the particles having a size of 0.1-10 ?m; dispersed in an organic medium comprising aqueous developable photocrosslinkable polymer, and an organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Jerome Smith, Haixin Yang, Terry Suess
  • Patent number: 6607106
    Abstract: An improved tilt-type aerosol valve for use with a pressurized whipped cream dispenser. The valve including a radially slotted “fast fill” valve body and further including an actuator with an at least three-pronged flow deflector for minimizing sputtering of the dispensed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Conagra Dairy Food Research Center
    Inventors: Thomas Henry, Jerome Smith
  • Patent number: 5534194
    Abstract: A thick film resistor composition with a low length effect of TCR is provided. The thick film resistor composition containing at least one of an oxide of ruthenium and a ruthenium pyrochlore oxide as a conducting component, characterized in that the composition having 0.02-5.0 wt. % of silver incorporated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: William Borland, Keiichiro Hayakawa, Takeshi Sato, Jerome Smith