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: 20230310779
    Abstract: Various control methods can indirectly determine incorrect connections between components in a respiratory therapy system. For example, errors in the connections can occur between a patient interface, a humidifier and/or a gases source. The methods can indirectly detect if a reverse flow condition exists or other error conditions. A reverse flow condition can occur when gases flows in a direction different from an intended direction of flow. The detection of the reverse flow condition can be indicative of likely errors in connections between the humidifier, patient interface and/or gases source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Po-Yen Liu, Ivan Chih-Fan Teng, Peter Alan Seekup, Daniel John Smith, Ho Shing Lo
  • Patent number: 11766534
    Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user’s head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan David Harwood, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Gregory James Olsen, Craig Robert Prentice, Daniel John Smith, Brett John Huddart, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Olivia Marie Allan
  • Patent number: 11759313
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: 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: 11751991
    Abstract: Accommodating intraocular lenses containing a flowable media and their methods of accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Terah Whiting Smiley, David John Smith, Steven Choi, Henry Wu, John A. Scholl, Denise Horrilleno Burns
  • Publication number: 20230277793
    Abstract: A customizable mask including a conforming seal is configured to utilize the physical process of granular jamming to enable it to adapt to a wide range of facial geometries. The mask may include a frame having a perimeter and a conduit connection, a conforming seal positioned along the perimeter of the frame; the conforming seal may include a sealing surface and a connecting surface, the connecting surface configured to mate with the perimeter of the frame, and the sealing surface configured to conform to a users' face. The conforming seal may further include an outer casing, granular material contained within the outer casing, and a vacuum connection. The mask may also include a similarly configured conforming frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Erik Robertus SCHEIRLINCK, Daniel John SMITH
  • Patent number: 11745453
    Abstract: A method includes applying a polymer to a mold, the mold having microstructures with the polymer flowing into the microstructures when applied to the mold. The method includes pressing an inorganic substrate onto the polymer. The method includes curing the polymer to fix the polymer to the inorganic substrate to form an optical element from the polymer and the inorganic substrate, the optical element having microstructures formed by the microstructures in the mold. The method includes releasing the optical element from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC
    Inventors: Elliot John Smith, Jacob A Bergam
  • Publication number: 20230250080
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in which plasma kallikrein activity is implicated); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R5, R6, R7, A, B, W, X, Y and Z are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Rebecca Louise DAVIE, Hannah Joy EDWARDS, David Michael EVANS, Simon Teanby HODGSON, Alessandro MAZZACANI, Michael John STOCKS, Thomas Matthew BAKER, Matthew Robert CONROY, Alun John SMITH, David Edward CLARK
  • Patent number: 11720619
    Abstract: Data processing apparatuses, methods and computer programs are disclosed. A range definition register is arranged to store a range specifier and filtering operations are performed with respect to a specified transaction by reference to the range definition register. The range definition register stores the range specifier in a format comprising a significand and an exponent, wherein a range of data identifiers is at least partially defined by the range specifier. When the specified transaction is with respect to a data identifier within the range of data identifiers, the filtering operations performed are dependent on attribute data associated with the range of data identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Arm Limited
    Inventors: François Christopher Jacques Botman, Thomas Christopher Grocutt, Bradley John Smith
  • Patent number: 11716778
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Eric John Smith
  • Patent number: 11704127
    Abstract: A data processing system includes processing circuitry for executing context-data-dependent program instructions which are decoded by decoder circuitry. Such context-data-dependent program instructions perform processing which is dependent upon currently existing context data. As an example, the context-data-dependent program instructions may be floating point instructions and the context data may be rounding mode information. The decoder circuitry supports a context save instruction which saves context data when it is marked as having been used and saves default context data when the current context data is marked as not having been used. The decoder circuitry further supports a context restore instruction which restores context data when the current context data is marked as having been used and permits the current context data to continue for future use when it is marked as currently unused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Arm Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Grocutt, François Christopher Jacques Botman, Bradley John Smith
  • Publication number: 20230203065
    Abstract: A cocrystal having the formula LiX·aM, or a solvate or hydrate thereof, wherein X is a conjugate base of an organic acid, M is a neutral organic molecule, and a is from 0.5 to 4, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such cocrystals, cocrystal solvates, or cocrystal hydrates, and methods of preparing such cocrystals, cocrystal solvates, or cocrystal hydrates, and such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Michael John ZAWOROTKO, Naga DUGGIRALA, Adam John SMITH, Roland Douglas SHYTLE
  • Patent number: 11684736
    Abstract: Various control methods can indirectly determine incorrect connections between components in a respiratory therapy system. For example, errors in the connections can occur between a patient interface, a humidifier and/or a gases source. The methods can indirectly detect if a reverse flow condition exists or other error conditions. A reverse flow condition can occur when gases flows in a direction different from an intended direction of flow. The detection of the reverse flow condition can be indicative of likely errors in connections between the humidifier, patient interface and/or gases source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Po-Yen Liu, Ivan Chih-Fan Teng, Peter Alan Seekup, Daniel John Smith, Ho Shing Lo
  • Patent number: 11668240
    Abstract: The engine is adapted to generate thrust or designed to generate torque includes a combustor, the combustor generates an exhaust gas flow to push the rotor blades of a rotor in a rotor housing, the exhaust gas flow rotates the rotor, shaft, and fan which produces a rotating force and produces an air flow. The rotor housing having a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall which guides the exhaust gas flow until the exhaust gas flow reaches a housing gap at the second wall and the exhaust gas flow moves out from the rotor housing, while the first wall having another housing gap for the air flow to go through to cool the rotor and the cooling process adds torque to the engine. The engine includes an optional wind turbine assembly. An air compressor is either driven by an electric motor or driven by other means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Mike Richard John Smith
  • Patent number: 11662355
    Abstract: An iterative methodology and system (which can also be represented in software), with the option for continual improvement, for the interactive capture, merger, comparison, analysis, cloning and manipulation of anything in the unique universe medium or multiple universes mediums, be it real, virtual or imagined, including thought (of organic or non-organic or other nature), in real time or non-real time, where anything also includes anything infinitely small (or a small base volume of space known as a Senserom), to infinitely large (or a large encapsulating Senseroom volume known as a Senseverse) and can include multiple universes and Senserooms themselves impacting each other, static or dynamic changing over time periods, including the past, present and future. The full set of these infinite Senseroms and Senserooms is considered the Senseverse, which contains anything and/or everything real, virtual and imagined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: John Smith, Marie Smith, Mary Smith
  • Publication number: 20230144787
    Abstract: A LiDAR system includes alight emitter, a light detector, and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Bergam, Elliot John Smith
  • Publication number: 20230147017
    Abstract: An apparatus or kit for a respiratory support system for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient. The apparatus comprising a humidifier chamber in pneumatic communication with a gases source, an inspiratory conduit in pneumatic communication with the humidifier chamber downstream of the humidifier chamber, a filter that is in pneumatic communication with the inspiratory conduit downstream of the inspiratory conduit, and a patient interface for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient, wherein the patient interface is in pneumatic communication with the filter downstream of the filter, or is configured to be placed in pneumatic communication with the filter downstream of the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce Gordon Holyoake, Samantha Dale Oldfield, Alicia Jerram Hunter Evans, Callum James Thomas Spence, Craig Karl White, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Matthew Jon Payton, Michael Robert Barraclough, Daniel John Smith, Kevin Blake Powell
  • Publication number: 20230137207
    Abstract: The use of a palladium-doped zeolite for the adsorption of volatile organic compounds is described wherein the zeolite has a CHA framework type and is polymer-bound. Such zeolites have been found to have particular utility as packaging materials for the adsorption of volatile organic compounds, such as those originating from organic matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew William John SMITH, Andrew CORNISH, Han XU, Jhonny RODRIGUES RAMOS
  • Publication number: 20230133652
    Abstract: A system for uncertainty prediction is provided. The system includes at least one target system including at least one target device and configured to generate data corresponding to a plurality of parameters of the target device. The system further includes a computing device including a processor configured to receive, during a training phase, first data obtained from the at least one target system, perform a Monte Carlo simulation to generate a first plurality of uncertainty intervals based on the first data, and generate a machine learning model by training using the first plurality of uncertainty intervals and the first data. The processor is further configured to receive, during a prediction phase, second data from the at least one target system and generate, using the machine learning model, a second plurality of uncertainty intervals based on the second data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Jinbo Cao, Richard Louis Hart, David John Smith
  • Publication number: 20230115128
    Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user’s head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan David HARWOOD, Christopher Earl NIGHTINGALE, Gregory James OLSEN, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Daniel John SMITH, Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Olivia Marie ALLAN
  • Publication number: 20230101707
    Abstract: A system and method for maintaining and increasing the engagement of video game users is disclosed by providing a virtual container mechanism that modifies the game progress of all users after the occurrence of a game event. The system may provide repeated opportunities, with virtual items awarded through virtual containers, to achieve success for the lifetime of the video game. The system may further mitigate the fear of new users encountering veteran users in a game, while creating repeated engagement opportunities for veteran players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: John SMITH, Stephen CARTWRIGHT, Jordan MASSEY, Gordon ROWE