Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Smith

Kenneth R. 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: 12138379
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin W. Bendele, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240269080
    Abstract: A process system and method for the making of articles, using an omnidirectional magnetic movement system with a transport surface and fabrication modules having a formation surface that can be transported omnidirectionally over the transport surface under the control of a movement controller. An article forming system provides process unit operations for forming articles onto the formation surface as the fabrication modules are moved asynchronously between a plurality of processing positions on the transport surface, and features a depositing device for placing a construction material onto the formation surface and one or more processing devices to form the construction material into the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas J. BRADBURY, Scott N. DANHOF, Jared T. EMERSON, Thomas D. HAUBERT, Jeffrey R. HELD, Steven Van Cleve KOROL, Grace M. LILLIE, James A. PRESCOTT, Jake M. PYZZA, Steven M. RISSER, Kenneth B. SCOTT, Frederick A. SEXTON, Kyle Edward SMITH, John P. TALLARICO, Jaedeok YOO, Kevin L. YUGULIS
  • Publication number: 20220062525
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin W. BENDELE, Kenneth R. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20210128186
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, an apparatus for treating a tissue site may include a contact layer formed from a compressible material. The contact layer may include a plurality of apertures extending at least partially through the contact layer. The contact layer may be configurable such that at least a portion of the apertures include a first plurality of orifices having a diameter in a first diameter range and such that at least a portion of the apertures include a second plurality of orifices having a diameter in a second diameter range. The first diameter range may be from about 2 mm to about 6 mm. The second diameter range may be from about 8 mm to about 15 mm. The apparatus may include a cover configured to form a sealed space including the contact layer and the tissue site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Diwi L. ALLEN, Prathamesh KHARKAR, Marisa SCHMIDT, Justin RICE, Shannon C. INGRAM, Kenneth R. SMITH, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Christopher A. CARROLL
  • Patent number: 10898217
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, an apparatus for treating a tissue site may include a contact layer formed from a compressible material. The contact layer may include a plurality of apertures extending at least partially through the contact layer. The contact layer may be configurable such that at least a portion of the apertures include a first plurality of orifices having a diameter in a first diameter range and such that at least a portion of the apertures include a second plurality of orifices having a diameter in a second diameter range. The first diameter range may be from about 2 mm to about 6 mm. The second diameter range may be from about 8 mm to about 15 mm. The apparatus may include a cover configured to form a sealed space including the contact layer and the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Diwi L. Allen, Prathamesh Kharkar, Marisa Schmidt, Justin Rice, Shannon C. Ingram, Kenneth R. Smith, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Christopher A. Carroll
  • Patent number: 10730486
    Abstract: A vehicle wash control system for controlling the amount of wash product applied to a vehicle based on environmental or other conditions, sensed locally or controlled/sensed remotely. The vehicle wash control system generally includes one or more electronic control valves that may be controlled by a control unit that receives inputs from a sensor or remotely which adjusts the flow of wash products responsive to the inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Cleaning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Krause, Donald J. Pansier, Daniel J. Mathys, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Patent number: 10488244
    Abstract: A self-filling graduated cylinder system for efficiently filling a graduated cylinder with a chemical solution. The self-filling graduated cylinder system generally includes a graduated cylinder having an interior, an upper end, an upper opening in the upper end a lower end opposite of the upper end, and a check valve attached to the graduated cylinder near the lower end of the graduated cylinder. The check valve is adapted to allow a liquid chemical to flow upwardly through the check valve into the graduated cylinder and to prevent the liquid chemical within the interior of the graduated cylinder from flowing downwardly through the check valve. A vacuum device is fluidly connected to the graduated cylinder to draw the liquid chemical upwardly to an upper level within the graduated cylinder. Alternatively, a pump device pumps liquid chemical into the graduated cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Cleaning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Krause, Patrick A. Fredrickson, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190160271
    Abstract: A therapy device for instillation of fluid to a tissue site is described. The therapy device includes a base having a cartridge receptacle and a support coupled to the base to secure the base to a pole. The therapy device also includes a cartridge configured to engage the base when positioned in the cartridge receptacle. The therapy device also includes a pump head disposed within the cartridge receptacle and configured to engage the cartridge for movement of fluid. The cartridge includes a body forming at least a portion of a fluid reservoir and a tube segment coupled to the body and in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The tube segment is configured to engage the pump head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Aidan Marcus TOUT, Kenneth R. SMITH, Thomas LAWHORN
  • Patent number: 10267848
    Abstract: The contacts of a probing apparatus are elastically supported on a replaceable coupon and electrically interconnected with conductors on a membrane or a space transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: FormFactor Beaverton, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190110946
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing a negative-pressure therapy system are described. The system includes a first dressing, a second dressing, and a negative-pressure source. The negative-pressure source includes a first pump and a second pump. A first valve is fluidly coupled to the first dressing and the first pump to selectively permit fluid communication to the first dressing. A second valve is fluidly coupled to the second dressing and the second pump to selectively permit fluid communication to the second dressing. A cross-over valve is fluidly coupled to the first pump, the first valve, the second pump, and the second valve. The cross-over valve permits fluid communication between the first pump and the second valve and/or the second pump and the first valve. A controller is communicatively coupled to the first pump, the second pump, the first valve, the second valve, and the cross-over valve for operating the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth R. SMITH, Daniel W. DEKRUIF, Dave E. BALL, James A. LUCKEMEYER
  • Patent number: 10232155
    Abstract: A therapy device for instillation of fluid to a tissue site is described. The therapy device includes a base having a cartridge receptacle and a support coupled to the base to secure the base to a pole. The therapy device also includes a cartridge configured to engage the base when positioned in the cartridge receptacle. The therapy device also includes a pump head disposed within the cartridge receptacle and configured to engage the cartridge for movement of fluid. The cartridge includes a body forming at least a portion of a fluid reservoir and a tube segment coupled to the body and in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The tube segment is configured to engage the pump head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Aidan Marcus Tout, Kenneth R. Smith, Thomas Paul Lawhorn
  • Patent number: 10188581
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing a negative-pressure therapy system are described. The system includes a first dressing, a second dressing, and a negative-pressure source. The negative-pressure source includes a first pump and a second pump. A first valve is fluidly coupled to the first dressing and the first pump to selectively permit fluid communication to the first dressing. A second valve is fluidly coupled to the second dressing and the second pump to selectively permit fluid communication to the second dressing. A cross-over valve is fluidly coupled to the first pump, the first valve, the second pump, and the second valve. The cross-over valve permits fluid communication between the first pump and the second valve and/or the second pump and the first valve. A controller is communicatively coupled to the first pump, the second pump, the first valve, the second valve, and the cross-over valve for operating the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Smith, Daniel W. Dekruif, Dave E. Ball, James A. Luckemeyer
  • Patent number: 10151614
    Abstract: A self-filling graduated cylinder system for efficiently filling a graduated cylinder with a chemical solution. The self-filling graduated cylinder system generally includes a graduated cylinder having an interior, an upper end, an upper opening in the upper end a lower end opposite of the upper end, and a check valve attached to the graduated cylinder near the lower end of the graduated cylinder. The check valve is adapted to allow a liquid chemical to flow upwardly through the check valve into the graduated cylinder and to prevent the liquid chemical within the interior of the graduated cylinder from flowing downwardly through the check valve. A vacuum device is fluidly connected to the graduated cylinder to draw the liquid chemical upwardly to an upper level within the graduated cylinder. Alternatively, a pump device pumps liquid chemical into the graduated cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Cleaning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Krause, Patrick A. Fredrickson, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Patent number: 10144396
    Abstract: A vehicle wash control system for controlling the amount of wash product applied to a vehicle based on environmental or other conditions, sensed locally or controlled/sensed remotely. The vehicle wash control system generally includes one or more electronic control valves that may be controlled by a control unit that receives inputs from a sensor or remotely which adjusts the flow of wash products responsive to the inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Cleaning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Krause, Donald J. Pansier, Daniel J. Mathys, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180235646
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, an apparatus for treating a tissue site may include a contact layer formed from a compressible material. The contact layer may include a plurality of apertures extending at least partially through the contact layer. The contact layer may be configurable such that at least a portion of the apertures include a first plurality of orifices having a diameter in a first diameter range and such that at least a portion of the apertures include a second plurality of orifices having a diameter in a second diameter range. The first diameter range may be from about 2 mm to about 6 mm. The second diameter range may be from about 8 mm to about 15 mm. The apparatus may include a cover configured to form a sealed space including the contact layer and the tissue site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Diwi L. ALLEN, Prathamesh KHARKAR, Marisa SCHMIDT, Justin RICE, Shannon C. INGRAM, Kenneth R. SMITH, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Christopher A. CARROLL
  • Publication number: 20180038725
    Abstract: A self-filling graduated cylinder system for efficiently filling a graduated cylinder with a chemical solution. The self-filling graduated cylinder system generally includes a graduated cylinder having an interior, an upper end, an upper opening in the upper end a lower end opposite of the upper end, and a check valve attached to the graduated cylinder near the lower end of the graduated cylinder. The check valve is adapted to allow a liquid chemical to flow upwardly through the check valve into the graduated cylinder and to prevent the liquid chemical within the interior of the graduated cylinder from flowing downwardly through the check valve. A vacuum device is fluidly connected to the graduated cylinder to draw the liquid chemical upwardly to an upper level within the graduated cylinder. Alternatively, a pump device pumps liquid chemical into the graduated cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Krause, Patrick A. Fredrickson, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Patent number: 9874585
    Abstract: Resilient electrical interposers that may be utilized to form a plurality of electrical connections between a first device and a second device, as well as systems that may utilize the resilient electrical interposers and methods of use and/or fabrication thereof. The resilient electrical interposers may include a resilient dielectric body with a plurality of electrical conduits contained therein. The plurality of electrical conduits may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical connections between a first surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body and a second, opposed, surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body. The systems and methods disclosed herein may provide for improved vertical compliance, improved contact force control, and/or improved dimensional stability of the resilient electrical interposers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Smith, Mike Jolley, Eric Strid, Peter Hanaway, K. Reed Gleason, Koby L. Duckworth
  • Patent number: D877889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Dekruif, James Killingworth Seddon, Christopher Brian Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, James A. Luckemeyer, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Patent number: D881202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Dekruif, James Killingworth Seddon, Christopher Brian Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, James A. Luckemeyer, Kenneth R. Smith
  • Patent number: D903093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Killingworth Seddon, Steve Baker, Kenneth R. Smith, Shannon C. Ingram, Benjamin Andrew Pratt