Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Smith
Kenneth 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).
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Patent number: 11631806Abstract: A method of manufacturing one or more interconnects to magnetoresistive structure comprising (i) depositing a first conductive material in a via; (2) etching the first conductive material wherein, after etching the first conductive material a portion of the first conductive material remains in the via, (3) partially filling the via by depositing a second conductive material in the via and directly on the first conductive material in the via; (4) depositing a first electrode material in the via and directly on the second conductive material in the via; (5) polishing a first surface of the first electrode material wherein, after polishing, the first electrode material is (i) on the second conductive material in the via and (ii) over the portion of the first conductive material remaining in the via; and (6) forming a magnetoresistive structure over the first electrode material.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: EVERSPIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kerry Joseph Nagel, Kenneth Smith, Moazzem Hossain, Sanjeev Aggarwal
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Patent number: 11592780Abstract: An example device can include a reserve print materials container, an access port coupled to the reserve print materials container to receive, from a replenishment device, print materials directly to the reserve print materials container in-situ, and a main print materials container coupled to the reserve print materials container to receive print materials from the reserve print materials container.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kenneth Smith, Dean Richtsmeier, Jeff Luke, Mathew Lavigne, Sean Daniel Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 11589289Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are described that employ actionable intelligence in an emergency or other situation requiring immediate situational awareness, based on multiple types of input. Actionable intelligence is an output providing guidance or information that can be acted on to resolve an incident. The device can be configured to request re-allocation of resources based on incident severity, and bonding technology is used to provide improved speed and reliability in networking communications following a triggering event.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: DEJERO LABS INC.Inventors: Bogdan Frusina, Todd Schneider, Cameron Kenneth Smith, Jonathon Oberholzer
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Patent number: 11572979Abstract: A grease gun mounting assembly for mounting a grease gun to a piece of equipment requiring routine greasing includes a connector, which has engaged thereto a first tube and a second tube with the first tube and the second tube being substantially parallel. The first tube is sized for insertion of a grease gun into an upper end thereof. The second tube is sized for insertion of a hose extending from the grease gun. The connector is engageable to an object, such as a piece of equipment requiring routine greasing, so that the first tube and the second tube are selectively engageable to the object. The grease gun and the hose can be inserted into the first tube and the second tube, respectively, for mounting the grease gun and the hose to the object.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventor: Kenneth Smith
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Patent number: 11567077Abstract: The present invention is directed to particular monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof that find use in the detection, prevention and treatment of Streptococcus pneumoniae infections. In particular, these antibodies may kill Streptococcus pneumoniae or limit the replication of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Also disclosed are improved methods for producing such monoclonal antibodies.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationInventor: Kenneth Smith
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Patent number: 11563788Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to real-time streaming of large quantities of time critical data over multiple distinct networks from a communications device. More specifically, embodiments described herein may address challenges and problems of maintaining consistent data reception quality when faced with the anomalies of a moving sender that is sending data using a relatively unstable method. This may be achieved by converting single source data into multiple data streams, placing them in transport buffers and storing them for forwarding.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: DEJERO LABS INC.Inventors: Bogdan Frusina, Akos Horvath, David Pui Keung Sze, Barry Gilhuly, Cameron Kenneth Smith, Joseph Robert Wayne Mallet, Robert Flatt
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Publication number: 20220386609Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q, Y, R1a, R1b, Z, W, R2, R3, R4, m, R5a and R5b are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2020Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: George Philip LAHM, Benjamin Kenneth SMITH, Jeffrey Keith LONG
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Patent number: 11503307Abstract: A system and method for transmission of a video stream are provided. The system may include: an encoder adapted to generate a video stream comprising a plurality of encoded frames, encoded according to at least one encoding parameter; a comparator in communication with the encoder, the comparator adapted to compare encoded frames of the plurality of encoded frames with input frames to determine a fitness metric reflective of visual quality of the encoded frames; and a controller in communication with the comparator, the controller adapted to adjust the at least one encoding parameter based on the fitness metric.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: DEJERO LABS INC.Inventors: David Pui Keung Sze, Akos Horvath, Bogdan Frusina, Barry Gilhuly, Cameron Kenneth Smith, Joseph Robert Wayne Mallet, Anthony Todd Schneider, Robert Flatt, Hagen Kaye
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Publication number: 20220337907Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time transmission of data streams are disclosed. A controller receives data representing selected stream parameters from a browser residing on a computing device. The controller transmits the received data to a video transmitting device. A transcoder receives a first data stream generated according to the selected stream parameters from the video transmitting device. The transcoder generates a second data stream from the first data stream, the second data stream formatted for browser display; and then transmits the second data stream to the browser. A user may remotely control the video transmitting device using the browser. A user may view data streams from multiple video transmitting devices using the browser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Bogdan FRUSINA, Barry GILHULY, Arif HUDDA, Cameron Kenneth SMITH, Anthony Todd SCHNEIDER, David Pui Keung SZE
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Publication number: 20220259107Abstract: A nanocomposite optical ceramic (NCOC) material. The material having a first solid phase, a second solid phase, and a third solid phase. The first solid phase has first solid phase grains no larger than 5 ?m, and each first solid phase grain has a first solid phase grain boundary. The second solid phase has second solid phase grains no larger than 5 ?m, and each second solid phase grain has a second solid phase grain boundary. The third solid phase has a doping agent. The doping agent is less than 5 atomic % soluble in the first solid phase and the second solid phase. At least part of the third solid phase is situated at the second solid phase grain boundary.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Kenneth Smith, Stephanie Silberstein Bell, Christopher S. Nordahl, Thomas M. Hartnett, Richard Gentilman, R. Wesley Jackson
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Patent number: 11378289Abstract: An apparatus is provided and arranged with an air control system to alternately direct a first and a second airflow to a first and a second energy-absorbing body in order to achieve a heat and moisture transfer between the two airflows. The energy exchange bodies alternate between recovery and release modes such that when one energy exchange body is in the release mode the other is in the recovery mode. Each of the first and second energy absorbing bodies is divided into a first latent energy recovery portion which includes a moisture absorbent material so that it is arranged to absorb latent energy and a second sensible energy recovery portion which is substantially free from moisture absorbent material so as to absorb primarily sensible energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Tempeff Inc.Inventors: Andy Kebernik, Jeffrey Allen Goertzen, Kenneth Smith, G. Dean Scheurich
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Publication number: 20220147814Abstract: A neural network system for performing a processing task on regulatory content and a method for training the system are disclosed. The method for training involves configuring a neural network language model capable of generating a language embedding output in response to receiving content. The method further involves fine-tuning the language model using regulatory content training data to generate a regulatory content language embedding output for regulatory content processed by the language model. The method also involves configuring at least one task specific output layer to generate task specific results in response to receiving the regulatory content language embedding output from the language model, and training the neural network system using task specific training data to output the task specific results, at least a portion of the task specific training data having been labeled prior to configuring the task specific neural network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Mahdi Ramezani, Kenneth Smith, Elijah Solomon Krag, Amir Abbas Tahmasbi, Margery Moore
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Patent number: 11327694Abstract: An example device capable of predicting print substance end-of-life (EOL) comprises a container to hold a print substance, the container comprising a refill port through which print substance is to be introduced into the container. The example device also comprises a processor to receive signals indicative of an amount of print substance introduced via the refill port. The processor is also to predict a print substance end-of-life (EOL) based on the amount of print substance introduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mathew Lavigne, Jeffrey Luke, Sean Daniel Fitzgerald, Dean Richtsmeier, Kenneth Smith
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Patent number: 11330332Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time transmission of data streams are disclosed. A controller receives data representing selected stream parameters from a browser residing on a computing device. The controller transmits the received data to a video transmitting device. A transcoder receives a first data stream generated according to the selected stream parameters from the video transmitting device. The transcoder generates a second data stream from the first data stream, the second data stream formatted for browser display; and then transmits the second data stream to the browser. A user may remotely control the video transmitting device using the browser. A user may view data streams from multiple video transmitting devices using the browser.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: DEJERO LABS INC.Inventors: Bogdan Frusina, Barry Gilhuly, Arif Hudda, Cameron Kenneth Smith, Anthony Todd Schneider, David Pui Keung Sze
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Publication number: 20220049815Abstract: A grease gun mounting assembly for mounting a grease gun to a piece of equipment requiring routine greasing includes a connector, which has engaged thereto a first tube and a second tube with the first tube and the second tube being substantially parallel. The first tube is sized for insertion of a grease gun into an upper end thereof. The second tube is sized for insertion of a hose extending from the grease gun. The connector is engageable to an object, such as a piece of equipment requiring routine greasing, so that the first tube and the second tube are selectively engageable to the object. The grease gun and the hose can be inserted into the first tube and the second tube, respectively, for mounting the grease gun and the hose to the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventor: Kenneth Smith
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Publication number: 20220038753Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and computer readable media are provided for distributing data with multi-tiered encoding. For example, a system for communication of data streams to endpoints is provided that includes: encoders, each encoder configured to encode a data stream according to at least one encoding parameter; transmitting devices organized into groups based on at least one communication characteristic; each group of transmitting devices configured to receive encoded data from an associated one of the encoders; each transmitting device of the plurality of transmitting devices configured to transmit the encoded data to an associated one of the plurality of endpoints; and at least one controller configured to monitor communication characteristics of the plurality of transmitting devices and to adjust membership of the transmitting devices in the plurality of groups based on the monitored communication characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: David Pui Keung SZE, Cameron Kenneth SMITH, Anthony Todd SCHNEIDER, Bogdan FRUSINA
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Patent number: 11232358Abstract: A neural network system for performing a processing task on regulatory content and a method for training the system are disclosed. The method for training involves configuring a neural network language model capable of generating a language embedding output in response to receiving content. The method further involves fine-tuning the language model using regulatory content training data to generate a regulatory content language embedding output for regulatory content processed by the language model. The method also involves configuring at least one task specific output layer to generate task specific results in response to receiving the regulatory content language embedding output from the language model, and training the neural network system using task specific training data to output the task specific results, at least a portion of the task specific training data having been labeled prior to configuring the task specific neural network.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: MOORE & GASPERECZ GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Mahdi Ramezani, Kenneth Smith, Elijah Solomon Krag, Amir Abbas Tahmasbi, Margery Moore
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Patent number: 11225438Abstract: The invention provides novel paving stones and construction block composite materials and methods for preparation thereof. The paving stones and construction block composite materials can be readily produced from widely available, low cost precursor materials by a production process that involves compacting in a mold that is suitable for large-scale production. The precursor materials include calcium silicate, for example, wollastonite, and particulate filler materials which can comprise silicon dioxide-rich materials. Additives can include calcium carbonate-rich and magnesium carbonate-rich materials. Various additives can be used to fine-tune the physical appearance and mechanical properties of the composite material, such as colorants such as particles of colored materials, such as, and pigments (e.g., black iron oxide, cobalt oxide and chromium oxide).Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: SOLIDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Francis Henn, Deepak Ravikumar, John P. Kuppler, Kenneth Smith, Oguzhan Oflaz, Dawid Zambrzycki, Vahit Atakan
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Patent number: 11226438Abstract: A support for optical elements is described. The support includes a base substrate with high specific stiffness and a finishing layer. The base substrate is a non-oxide ceramic material, preferably a carbide, such as boron carbide or silicon carbide. The finishing layer is preferably Ge or an alloy of Al and Si. The finishing layer is or is capable of being processed to provide a surface with low finish. Low finish is achieved by diamond turning or polishing the finishing material. The finishing layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the base substrate. The optical element optionally includes a reflective stack on the finishing layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Bruce Hildreth Myrick, Leonard Gerard Wamboldt, Kenneth Smith Woodard
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Patent number: 11173236Abstract: A liquid-collection canister includes a liquid collection chamber defined by at least one wall and a first and second gas-communication pathway formed within the at least one wall. A first aperture is positioned between the first gas-communication pathway and the liquid collection chamber to allow gaseous communication between the liquid collection chamber and the first gas-communication pathway. A second aperture is positioned between the second gas-communication pathway and the liquid collection chamber to allow gaseous communication between the liquid collection chamber and the second gas-communication pathway. A first and a second liquid-air separator are positioned over the first aperture and the second aperture, respectively, to substantially prevent liquid passing through the first and second apertures.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Bendele, Kenneth Smith