Patents by Inventor John A. Smith

John 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).

  • Publication number: 20240065536
    Abstract: Methods and systems for coupling gas and water supply tubes to a container. An illustrative container and tube set may comprise a container configured to contain a fluid, the container having a bottom portion and a top portion, a water supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a first lumen, a gas supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a second lumen, and a weight coupled to the first end of the water supply tube and a first end of the gas supply tube. The first lumen may be in selective fluid communication with the bottom portion of the container and the second end of the water supply tube positioned external to the container. The second lumen may be in operative fluid communication with the container and the second end of the gas supply tube is positioned external to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan V. Wales, Colby Harris, Paul Smith, Kurt Nicholas Robakiewicz, John B. Golden
  • Patent number: 11911606
    Abstract: Technologies and implementations for a defibrillator electrode having communicative capabilities are generally disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Jensen, Jennifer Hoss, Mitchell Smith, Kenneth J. Peterson, Maren Nelson, Andres Belalcazar, Daniel W. Piraino, John Knapinski, Matthew Bielstein, Ethan Albright, Jeffery Edwards, Paul Tamura
  • Patent number: 11912545
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Publication number: 20240059691
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in medicine; and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein A, W, R5, n, Z, X, Y and B are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compounds useful as synthetic intermediates of compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Mitchell Lewis CHILDS, Rebecca Louise DAVIE, Hannah Joy EDWARDS, David Michael EVANS, William Jack GREVES, Simon Teanby HODGSON, Alessandro MAZZACANI, Carl Leslie NORTH, Alicja Stela OBARA, Michael Bryan ROE, David Philip ROOKER, Michael John STOCKS, Louise Michelle BIRCH, Mark PICHOWICZ, Rachael PITTAWAY, Alun John SMITH, Adam Eric THROUP, Joseph William WRIGGLESWORTH, Xuezheng YANG, David Edward CLARK
  • Patent number: 11907720
    Abstract: There is provided a data processing apparatus comprising a plurality of registers, each of the registers having data bits to store data and metadata bits to store metadata. Each of the registers is adapted to operate in a metadata mode in which the metadata bits and the data bits are valid, and a data mode in which the data bits are valid and the metadata bits are invalid. Mode bit storage circuitry indicates whether each of the registers is in the data mode or the metadata mode. Execution circuitry is responsive to a memory operation that is a store operation on one or more given registers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Arm Limited
    Inventors: Bradley John Smith, Thomas Christopher Grocutt
  • Publication number: 20240050851
    Abstract: System, process and device configurations are provided for game guides. A method can include detecting user interface selection of a game guide, updating display output and presentation of game guide content. A user interface, processes and device configurations are provided to provide game guidance to assist players of a game find detailed context sensitive game guidance. Game guidance can reduce frustration, increase engagement and keep players in a game. Game guides can present game guide assistance videos that may be presented in addition to game content, such as side-by-side or picture-in-picture to present content to assist a player accomplish tasks of a game and to locate trophies. Game guide elements are provided that include features, such as searching and selection of game guide assistance. Game guide elements can include features for selection of sources and to launch game content. Processes and configurations are also provided for determining game guide content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: William SCHUPP, John SMITH, Caleb COFFEY
  • Publication number: 20240043202
    Abstract: A modular logistics system (10) including: a container (12) having a top (14), a base (16), side walls (18) and end walls (20); and a storage frame (23) housed within the container (12) in an operationally ready state, wherein in a first configuration the side walls (18) and end walls (20) are fixed to form an enclosure around the storage frame (23) for transport of the storage system (10), and in a second configuration the end panels (20) are removable to allow extension of the storage frame (23), and at least a portion of one of the side walls (18) is removable to provide access to the storage frame (23) during use, so that the container (12) and the storage frame (23) are transported and installed as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Feasibility Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Benjamin John Smith
  • Publication number: 20240045067
    Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining oceanographic information includes a controllable coherent light source providing light to an aquatic region. A telescope receives backscattered light that is filtered by an ambient light filter. A first interferometer receives filtered, backscattered light and provides a particulate backscatter output and a Brillouin backscatter output. A second interferometer accepts the Brillouin backscattered light and spatially disperses it according to frequency into a fringe pattern. An image sensor receives the fringe pattern. A processor joined to the image sensor utilizes image sensor output properties to determine oceanographic information concerning the aquatic region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: John A Smith, Alan J Davis, C Michael Traweek, Anthony Ruffa
  • Patent number: 11895247
    Abstract: A system and method for a distributed security model that may be used to achieve one or more of the following: authenticate system components; securely transport messages between system components; establish a secure communications channel over a constrained link; authenticate message content; authorize actions; and distribute authorizations and configuration data amongst users' system components in a device-as-a-key system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric John Smith, Raymond Michael Stitt, David Stuckless Meyer, Brian Ensink
  • Patent number: 11889380
    Abstract: A method and system of creating microlocation zones by defining virtual boundaries using a system of one or more transmitters and receivers with one or more spatially-correlated antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric John Smith, Raymond Michael Stitt, Warren Guthrie, Steven Petersen
  • Patent number: 11883955
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for performing a power-on self-test for a braking system in an autonomous delivery robot are described. One technique includes moving each wheel of the autonomous delivery robot in a first direction in accordance with predefined criteria, while brake module(s) of the braking system are engaged to one or more of the wheels to stop movement of the one or more wheels. A first amount of movement of at least a first wheel that is engaged to a first brake module is determined. Upon determining that the first amount of movement satisfies a predetermined condition, a determination is made that the braking system has failed the test and the brake module(s) of the braking system are kept in an engaged state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey John Smith, Aninda Kanti Sen, Joseph C. Hager
  • Publication number: 20240025979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable and low viscosity liquid pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibodies binding to human alpha synuclein and to methods for use of antibodies binding to human alpha synuclein for treating synucleinopathies or prodromal synucleinopathy, incl. suitable doses and/or dosing regimens. These antibodies for use in treatment of synucleinopathies or prodromal synucleinopathy may be formulated in the stable and low viscosity liquid pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Josefine NIELSEN SØDERBERG, Pekka Kallunki, Louise Buur, Frank Larsen, Henrik Rajesh Kumar Parshad, Anne Sofie Markussen, Mark Cornell Manning, Derrick Spencer Katayama, Magdalena Gauden, John Smith
  • Patent number: 11865263
    Abstract: Patient interface components and/or associated head gear and adjustment systems improve sealing and/or patient comfort and/or ease of use. The interface comprising an inflating or ballooning seal. The headgear assembly can be connected to the interface with an elastic component and an inelastic component. The elastic component enabling a course fitting of the interface to the patient and the inelastic component enabling a final fitting of the interface to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Daniel John Smith, Brett John Huddart, Matthew James Adams, Nicholas Alexander Hobson, Timothy James Beresford Sharp, Roheet Patel, Gregory James Olsen, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Troy Barsten
  • Publication number: 20230414890
    Abstract: A patient interface, including a mask assembly and a headgear assembly, provides improved facial sealing and improved ease of use. The mask assembly includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The seal can be secured between two portions of a snap-fit exoskeleton. The headgear assembly connects to the mask assembly with flexible straps during course fitting and with more rigid straps following course fitting. The straps include holes that fit over a tapering post on the mask assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel John Smith, Brett John Huddart, Matthew James Adams, Nicholas Alexander Hobson, Timothy James Beresford Sharp, Troy Barsten, Gregory James Olsen, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Roheet Patel
  • Publication number: 20230413003
    Abstract: The various systems and methods disclosed herein provide an enhanced audio experience in a virtual environment. In some implementations of the system and method for enhancing audio, a user forms a group with one or more desired audio sources in a virtual environment, and audio coming from sources outside of the group are filtered to become less obtrusive. In some implementations, causing non-group audio to become less obtrusive is accomplished by lowering its perceived volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: David John Smith, Brennan McTernan
  • Publication number: 20230409494
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for constraining access to memory using capabilities. Processing circuitry performs operations during which access requests to memory are generated, with memory addresses for the access requests being generated using capabilities that identify constraining information. Capability checking circuitry performs a capability check operation to determine whether a given access request whose memory address is generated using a given capability is permitted based on the constraining information. Memory access checking circuitry then further constrains access to the memory by the given access request in dependence on a level of trust. The given capability has a capability level of trust associated therewith, and the level of trust associated with the given access request is dependent on both the current mode level of trust associated with the current mode of operation of the processing circuitry, and the capability level of trust of the given capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: François Christopher Jacques BOTMAN, Thomas Christopher GROCUTT, Bradley John SMITH
  • Publication number: 20230408034
    Abstract: A supply control system for a tank utilized in a semiconductor manufacturing process is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: WILLIAM THOMAS PILTZ, CYNTHIA LEE HUGHES, JOHN PAUL PREGO, SHAWN S. CABLE, SANG-JAE YIM, ANTHONY JOHN SMITH, JIHOON KIM, SANG-KEUN LEE, YONG-TAE KIM, TAE-UG KANG, HO-SAN KWON, SUNG-UP JANG, YOUNG-SOO CHOI, HYO-JONG HWANG, BANG-YEON YU
  • Publication number: 20230380961
    Abstract: Delivery devices for delivering an ophthalmic device into an eye. In some embodiments the delivery devices are adapted to deliver an intraocular lens into an eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Terah Whiting SMILEY, John A. SCHOLL, David John SMITH, Russell J. REDMOND, Derek L. MORAN, Barry CHESKIN, John REGGIE, Gregory Vinton MATTHEWS, Claudio ARGENTO
  • Patent number: 11793436
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for generating a void profile for user void events. The method includes receiving by a processing element a plurality of outputs from a fluid level sensor corresponding to a plurality of levels of fluid flowing through a voiding device during a flow event; determining by the processing element a beginning and an end time of the fluid flow into the voiding device during the flow event; analyzing the plurality of outputs of the fluid level sensor over a time interval defined by the beginning and end time of the fluid flow to determine at least one of a fluid flow rate data and an accumulated volume data for the fluid flowing through the voiding device; and storing the fluid flow rate data and the accumulated flow volume data in a memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ClearTrac Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brent Laing, John Green, Paul R. Johnson, Robert John Smith, Robert Edwin Schneider, Magnus Hargis, Elise Geolat Edson, Elizabeth A. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20230337307
    Abstract: A system and method to determine location information with respect to a plurality of portable devices, with potentially a large number of portable devices such as 40 or more portable devices in proximity to the system. The system may connect to and locate each of the plurality of portable devices in proximity to the system. The location information may be determined with respect to an object, such as a vehicle or building, and optionally within a larger system of objects, such as a mass transit system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventor: Eric John Smith