Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Smith

Joseph 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).

  • Patent number: 11746924
    Abstract: Techniques for correlating changing hydraulic pressure differentials with interval control valve (ICV) movements are contemplated. In some aspects, the disclosed technology includes include methods for applying, by a surface controller, a series of differential pressure values to a hydraulic-open line, receiving, from a position sensor, a corresponding valve position for each of the differential pressure values, and calculating a lag time, a move speed and a response delay for each of the first series of differential pressure values. In some aspects, the method can further include steps for generating an ICV positioning model based at least in part on the lag time, the move speed, and the response delay calculated for each of the first series of differential pressure values. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Ziquan Wang, Michael John Christie, Robert Joseph Smith, Aswin Balasubramanian
  • Publication number: 20230270290
    Abstract: Food processing apparatuses having a drive unit which has more than one mode of operation, works with more than one food processing container, and/or may be operated in more than orientation are disclosed. The drive unit may be operated in first and second modes of operation. In some embodiments, the drive unit may be actuated in a different manner in the second mode of operation as compared to the first mode of operation. In some embodiments, the orientation of the drive unit in the second mode of operation is vertically flipped upside-down as compared to the orientation of the drive unit in the first mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Stephen Potter, Devin Joseph Coakley, Michael Joseph Smith
  • Publication number: 20230243965
    Abstract: Collision avoidance is an important issue for unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs). As such, UAVs can be outfitted with a simple and inexpensive sensor for use in collision avoidance. The sensor can be attached to a gimbal and can include a RADAR transmit antenna, a RADAR receive antenna, and an optical camera. The RADAR transmit antenna and RADAR receive antenna are part of a RADAR system. The optical camera and the RADAR system are bore sighted to one another by aligning their fields of view. The optical camera captures an image of a target when the RADAR system indicates the target is in the field of view. The RADAR system and image data can be used to determine a target trajectory. The target trajectory can be used to avoid a collision with the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Smith, Siyang Cao
  • Patent number: 11640751
    Abstract: An ATM system is provided. The system may include a back-end server, an ATM CPU that receives information relating to the ATM, an ATM dispenser configured to dispense a cash withdrawal amount in the event that the ATM CPU receives information relating to a selection of a cash withdrawal amount and a mobile computer. The mobile computer may include a CPU, a keypad, a touch screen having a diagonal dimension of between 9 inches and 17 inches, and an interface system that interfaces between the ATM CPU and MC CPU, wherein the back-end server is configured to format and transmit an API call to request information regarding an ATM session. The ATM may be configured to respond to the API call and the back-end server is configured to respond to an API call response. The back-end server response may be further configured for display on the touch screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Smith, Todd M. Goodyear, Sidney R. Roper, John P. Rice
  • Patent number: 11638500
    Abstract: Food processing apparatuses having a drive unit which has more than one mode of operation, works with more than one food processing container, and/or may be operated in more than orientation are disclosed. The drive unit may be operated in first and second modes of operation. In some embodiments, the drive unit may be actuated in a different manner in the second mode of operation as compared to the first mode of operation. In some embodiments, the orientation of the drive unit in the second mode of operation is vertically flipped upside-down as compared to the orientation of the drive unit in the first mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Stephen Potter, Devin Joseph Coakley, Michael Joseph Smith
  • Publication number: 20230105353
    Abstract: An ATM system includes a back-end server, an ATM central processing unit (ATM CPU) that receives information relating to the ATM system and a mobile computer. The mobile computer provides a CPU (MC CPU) and a keypad. The mobile computer may also provide a touch screen configured to display an initial ATM display. The ATM system also includes an interface system for interfacing between the ATM CPU and MC CPU. The back-end server formats and transmits to the ATM an API call. The API call requests a location of the user, ATM device information, and identification information of the user. The mobile computer is configured to respond to the API call by providing the location, the ATM device information, and the identification information of the user to the back-end server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Smith, Todd M. Goodyear, Sidney R. Roper, John P. Rice
  • Publication number: 20230094715
    Abstract: Techniques for correlating changing hydraulic pressure differentials with interval control valve (ICV) movements are contemplated. In some aspects, the disclosed technology includes include methods for applying, by a surface controller, a series of differential pressure values to a hydraulic-open line, receiving, from a position sensor, a corresponding valve position for each of the differential pressure values, and calculating a lag time, a move speed and a response delay for each of the first series of differential pressure values. In some aspects, the method can further include steps for generating an ICV positioning model based at least in part on the lag time, the move speed, and the response delay calculated for each of the first series of differential pressure values. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Ziquan WANG, Michael John CHRISTIE, Robert Joseph SMITH, Aswin BALASUBRAMANIAN
  • Publication number: 20230078271
    Abstract: An ATM system is provided. The system may include a back-end server, an ATM CPU that receives information relating to the ATM, an ATM dispenser configured to dispense a cash withdrawal amount in the event that the ATM CPU receives information relating to a selection of a cash withdrawal amount and a mobile computer. The mobile computer may include a CPU, a keypad, a touch screen having a diagonal dimension of between 9 inches and 17 inches, and an interface system that interfaces between the ATM CPU and MC CPU, wherein the back-end server is configured to format and transmit an API call to request information regarding an ATM session. The ATM may be configured to respond to the API call and the back-end server is configured to respond to an API call response. The back-end server response may be further configured for display on the touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Smith, Todd M. Goodyear, Sidney R. Roper, John P. Rice
  • Patent number: 11572875
    Abstract: Unloader for a compressor, said unloader (1) comprising a housing (2) with an inlet (3) and an outlet (4), and whereby the unloader (1) is further provided with a piston rod (5) which is arranged moveably in a reciprocating manner in the housing (2), whereby on one end (5a) of the piston rod (5) a valve (7) is provided to be able to close the outlet (4) and whereby on the other end (5b) of the piston rod (5) a piston (8) is arranged, the piston being arranged moveably in a reciprocating manner in a thereto provided cavity (9) of the unloader (1), said cavity (9) being at least partially delimited by a lid (10) which is provided on the housing (2) and which is also part of the unloader (1), whereby sealing means (11) are provided for the leakage-free movement of the piston (8) in said cavity (9), whereby the cavity (9) in which the piston (8) is arranged moveably in a reciprocating manner is provided at least partially in the lid (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER, NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAP
    Inventors: Kristof Adrien Martens, Pieter De Schamphelaere, Daniel Joseph Smith
  • Publication number: 20230030232
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to generation of forming instructions to form one or more three-dimensional (3D) objects. Generation of the forming instructions may include selection of one or more formation variables to form at least a portion of the one or more 3D objects. Generation of the forming instructions may include selection of a speed, feature, and/or an effect manifested in at least a portion of the formed one or more 3D objects. The forming variable(s) may be associated with a patch of a model of the 3D object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Benyamin BULLER, Tsvetan TSVETANOV, Daniel RUSSEL, Kyle Joseph SMITH, Tasso LAPPAS, Tatjana DZAMBAZOVA, Thomas C. COOL
  • Patent number: 11543407
    Abstract: A fully integrated miniaturized optical biosensor and methods of making the same are disclosed. The biosensor may include a fluid transport system and an optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Joseph Smith, Jennifer Blain Christen, Karen Anderson, Benjamin Katchman
  • Publication number: 20220343015
    Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for securing sensitive data for transaction requests using tokenization and encryption. A secure transfer system secures sensitive information of transaction requests. The secure transfer system may receive a transaction request file and generate a modified transaction request file by tokenizing values in the received file. For each transaction request in the file, the system may store a representation of the untokenized values in a datastore in conjunction with an identifier of the transaction request. This identifier may be generated from the tokenized values. The secure transfer system may use the identifier to query the datastore for the representation of the untokenized values. The system may decrypt encrypted values in the representation to generate a transaction request file of detokenized values, which may be provided to an automated clearing house to fulfill the transaction requests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Shahin Mahmoud Shahin, Justin Joseph Smith
  • Publication number: 20220312982
    Abstract: Articulating bedding systems include an adjustable foundation configured to provide an end user with clean air and maximize breathing airways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Rahul Kirtikar, Shadi Renno, Delicia Cooney, John-David Velilla, Matthew Whitmer, Benjamin Jackson, Ken Ueda, John Newsome, Joseph Smith, Jeffrey Mastropaolo, Tiffny Amon
  • Publication number: 20220312987
    Abstract: Interactive bedding systems for a child and processes of use include a mattress and a foundation supporting the mattress. The interactive bedding system can be dynamically adjusted to the child's individuality and age. The bedding system includes a control unit configured to automatically adjust articulating sections in the foundation, the one or more color-changeable lighting units, the one or more sound speakers, and the vibrating units upon detection of a sleep condition, and automatically detect a presence or an absence of the child on the articulating bedding system at a predetermined range of time and notifying a third party in the absence of the child during the predetermined range of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Rahul Kirtikar, Shadi Renno, Delicia Cooney, John-David Velilla, Matthew Whitmer, Benjamin Jackson, Ken Ueda, John Newsome, Joseph Smith, Jeffrey Mastropaolo, Tiffny Amon
  • Publication number: 20220313514
    Abstract: Interactive articulating bedding systems for caring comfort of an individual in need thereof and processes generally include and a mattress and an adjustable foundation supporting the mattress. The interactive articulating bedding system and process generally include sleep diagnostics including a plurality of sensors at different locations within the interactive articulating bedding system configured to measure at least one health condition comprising heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, and/or oxygen level and provide output signals indicative of the at least one health condition. The at least one health condition can be provided to a third party so that they may remotely monitor wellness of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Rahul Kirtikar, Shadi Renno, Delicia Cooney, John-David Velilla, Matthew Whitmer, Benjamin Jackson, Ken Ueda, John Newsome, Joseph Smith, Jeffrey Mastropaolo, Tiffny Amon
  • Patent number: 11460973
    Abstract: Node-link data can be converted into audio outputs. For example, a system can generate a graphical user interface (GUI) depicting a node-link diagram having nodes and links. The GUI can include a virtual reference point in the node-link diagram and a virtual control element that is rotatable around the virtual reference point by a user to contact one or more of the nodes in the node-link diagram. The system can receive user input for rotating the virtual control element around the virtual reference point, which can generate a contact between the virtual control element and a particular node of the node-link diagram. In response to detecting the contact, the system can determine a sound characteristic configured to indicate an attribute associated with the particular node. The system can then generate a sound having the sound characteristic, for example to assist the user in exploring the node-link diagram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAS INSTITUTE INC:.
    Inventors: Sean Patrick Mealin, Claude Edward Summers, II, Mitchel Stanley Soltys, II, Ralph Johnson Marshall, Jr., Jesse Daniel Sookne, Brice Joseph Smith, Gregory David Kraus, Eric Colin Bolender, Julianna Elizabeth Langston, Lisa Beth Morton Robinson
  • Patent number: 11436547
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for a wearable device coded for user operational compliance. In this way, the invention comprises system integration of a wearable device for user performance and compliance of operational requirements within user obligations. The wearable device logs time of user initiation of obligations for timekeeping and is programmed for gatekeeping for physical and digital access to user authorized locations and data points. The wearable device codes for generating requests for access to non-authorized locations and data points for temporary needs of the user for obligation fulfillment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas Shannon, James Alexander, Scott Thomas Bonomo, Joseph Justin Chuba, Anthony Pang Fang, Brian Joseph Smith, Jacquelin Smith, Kimberly Anne Stittsworth, Penelope York
  • Patent number: 11412671
    Abstract: A horticultural substrate conditioner includes a housing having an opening to receive a growing medium and an outlet to discharge the growing medium, a shaft arranged within the housing, the shaft rotatable relative to the housing, and a plurality of tines disposed on the shaft spaced apart from each other, the tines comprising a flexible material, wherein upon entry of a growing medium into the housing, the tines are capable of engaging the growing medium such that as the shaft rotates, the growing medium is broken apart and/or reduced in density and size to enable optimal distribution of the growing medium into a container upon discharge from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Lando, Joseph Smith, George Andulics
  • Patent number: 11413083
    Abstract: A microfracture impactor tool including a housing defining a central axis, the housing can include a proximal portion and an opposite distal portion. A handle can be connected to the distal portion of the housing and can extend outward therefrom. The impactor tool can include a grip that is pivotably connected to the proximal portion of the body near the handle. The impactor tool can include an impactor wire configured to impact bone, and a guide tube connected to the distal portion of the housing that is configured to retain the impactor wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Smith, Christopher Bragan
  • Patent number: D995318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Smith, Thomas Alexander Groves