Patents by Inventor Jo Smith

Jo 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).

  • Patent number: 10242578
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a flight path of an aircraft are provided. In one embodiment, a method can include identifying one or more parameter(s) associated with a moving target. The method can include determining a moving circular flight path associated with the moving target based at least in part on the parameter(s) associated with the moving target. The method can include identifying one or more condition(s) associated with at least one of the aircraft and the moving circular flight path. The method can include determining a flight path of the aircraft from a location of the aircraft to the moving circular flight path based at least in part on the parameter(s) associated with the moving target and the condition(s) associated with at least one of the aircraft and the moving circular flight path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Peter Mellema, Scott Robert Edwards, Kathy Jo Smith
  • Publication number: 20180033313
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a flight path of an aircraft are provided. In one embodiment, a method can include identifying one or more parameter(s) associated with a moving target. The method can include determining a moving circular flight path associated with the moving target based at least in part on the parameter(s) associated with the moving target. The method can include identifying one or more condition(s) associated with at least one of the aircraft and the moving circular flight path. The method can include determining a flight path of the aircraft from a location of the aircraft to the moving circular flight path based at least in part on the parameter(s) associated with the moving target and the condition(s) associated with at least one of the aircraft and the moving circular flight path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Mellema, Scott Robert Edwards, Kathy Jo Smith
  • Patent number: 7648681
    Abstract: A system for collecting, transporting and preparing a fecal specimen for examination includes a container, a closure selectively secured over an open end of the container, and a sample collection member coupled to the closure and extending into the container when the closure is secured thereto. In one embodiment, the closure includes a base and a cap that are hingedly coupled together. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position that seals an aperture in the base, and an open position wherein the aperture is exposed to permit expelling contents of the container through the aperture. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a base having a spout and an aperture, and a cap coupled to the base for axial movement along the spout between open and closed positions. The system may further include a deodorant to mask or absorb odors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Jon Meyer, Betty Jo Smith
  • Patent number: 7250938
    Abstract: A user input mechanism is provided that allows a user to enter words as gestures on a virtual keyboard presented on the display device. The user input mechanism combines two existing and prevalent forms of user input: cursive handwriting and keyboard input. A familiar keyboard layout is presented on the display. A user then may place an implement, such as a stylus or the user's finger, in contact with the display. Typically, the implement will first touch the screen at a position of a first character in a word. The user then may move the implement along the surface of the display from character to character, spelling out a word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Dustin C. Kirkland, David Bruce Kumhyr, Emily Jane Ratliff, Kylene Jo Smith
  • Publication number: 20060037128
    Abstract: A wall mounted urinal has a detachable urinal insert where the insert provides a frontally directed opening for receiving a urine stream. The insert provides a lower surface in contact with the bottom surface of the urinal for supporting the insert, and an upper surface or a rear surface, or both, for stabilizing the insert within the urinal. A splash capturing surface defines an aperture for admitting a urine stream, the aperture comprising an area inferior to that of the frontally directed opening of the urinal and extending outwardly from it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Lewis, Patrick Sullivan, Jo Smith
  • Patent number: D535151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Seum, Dale Steven Arand, Richard Michael Girardot, Tammy Jo Smith
  • Patent number: D543777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Seum, Dale Steven Arand, Richard Michael Girardot, Tammy Jo Smith
  • Patent number: D544749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Seum, Dale Steven Arand, Richard Michael Girardot, Tammy Jo Smith
  • Patent number: D547611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Seum, Dale Steven Arand, Richard Michael Girardot, Tammy Jo Smith
  • Patent number: D577259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Seum, Dale Steven Arand, Richard Michael Girardot, Tammy Jo Smith