Patents by Inventor Kirk D. Smith
Kirk D. 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: 11927110Abstract: An apparatus and method relating to a cooling hole of a component of a turbine engine. The cooling hole can extend from an inlet to an outlet to define a connecting passage. The cooling hole can contain a diffusing section. The diffusing section can be defined by an interior surface having variable geometries.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Zachary Daniel Webster, Aaron Ezekiel Smith, Gregory Terrence Garay, Kirk D. Gallier
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Patent number: 9832653Abstract: Certain embodiments herein are directed to determining an allocation of wireless spectrum, which may include one or more frequencies for communicating content, among operator networks that provide wireless (for example, cellular) services to their customers. Information associated with a supply of wireless spectrum and a demand for wireless spectrum may be analyzed to determine an allocation of the wireless spectrum. Various techniques may be used to determine the allocation, such as various types of auctions, mathematical or statistical techniques, and/or heuristic approaches that may consider various factors. Upon determining an allocation of the wireless spectrum, configuration information associated with the wireless spectrum may be determined and sent to one or more devices associated with respective operator networks, where the configuration information may be used to configure the operator network to utilize the allocated wireless spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Kirk D. Smith, Srikathyayani Srikanteswara, Carlos Cordeiro, Bahareh Sadeghi
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Patent number: 9326156Abstract: This disclosure is directed to spectrum reclaiming in a leased spectrum system. A spectrum exchange coordinator (SEC) may be interposed between a spectrum owner and at least one operator to facilitate the leasing and reclaiming of spectrum. Upon occurrence of a trigger, the SEC may then determine a procedure for allowing the spectrum owner to reclaim the leased spectrum. The spectrum owner may be allowed to reclaim the leased spectrum in full based on an agreement. If not previously agreed to, the spectrum owner may be allowed to reclaim at least part of the spectrum. These operations may include a dual risk evaluation to determine how reclaiming the leased spectrum will affect quality of service (QoS). Partial or gradual reclaiming may then allow the leased spectrum to be reclaimed while minimizing impact. Examples of gradual reclaiming may be based on a time domain, frequency domain, or cellular basis.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Mohamed El-Refaey, Markus Dominik Mueck, Kirk D. Smith, Hazem Abdelmegeed, Hani H. Elgebaly, Norhan M. Osman
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Publication number: 20150304852Abstract: This disclosure is directed to spectrum reclaiming in a leased spectrum system. A spectrum exchange coordinator (SEC) may be interposed between a spectrum owner and at least one operator to facilitate the leasing and reclaiming of spectrum. Upon occurrence of a trigger, the SEC may then determine a procedure for allowing the spectrum owner to reclaim the leased spectrum. The spectrum owner may be allowed to reclaim the leased spectrum in full based on an agreement. If not previously agreed to, the spectrum owner may be allowed to reclaim at least part of the spectrum. These operations may include a dual risk evaluation to determine how reclaiming the leased spectrum will affect quality of service (QoS). Partial or gradual reclaiming may then allow the leased spectrum to be reclaimed while minimizing impact. Examples of gradual reclaiming may be based on a time domain, frequency domain, or cellular basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Mohamed El-Refaey, Markus Dominik Mueck, Kirk D. Smith, Hazem Abdelmegeed, Hani H. Elgebaly, Norhan M. Osman
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Publication number: 20140315560Abstract: Certain embodiments herein are directed to determining an allocation of wireless spectrum, which may include one or more frequencies for communicating content, among operator networks that provide wireless (for example, cellular) services to their customers. Information associated with a supply of wireless spectrum and a demand for wireless spectrum may be analyzed to determine an allocation of the wireless spectrum. Various techniques may be used to determine the allocation, such as various types of auctions, mathematical or statistical techniques, and/or heuristic approaches that may consider various factors. Upon determining an allocation of the wireless spectrum, configuration information associated with the wireless spectrum may be determined and sent to one or more devices associated with respective operator networks, where the configuration information may be used to configure the operator network to utilize the allocated wireless spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: KIRK D. SMITH, SRIKATHYAYANI SRIKANTESWARA, CARLOS CORDEIRO, BAHAREH SADEGHI
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Patent number: 6863090Abstract: A woven carpet backing may include monofilament warp yarns and alternating monofilament and multifilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a weave, such as a non-traditional weave, that places all of the multifilament fill yarns on the face of the fabric and all of the monofilament fill yarns on the back of the fabric. Monofilament fill yarns and multifilament fill yarns are overstuffed, thereby creating a coverage factor greater than one hundred percent. The invention results in a carpet backing with the appearance of a primary carpet backing on one side of the fabric and the appearance of a secondary carpet backing on the opposite side of the fabric. The need for a secondary carpet backing is eliminated by the woven carpet backing.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Mohawk Carpet CorporationInventors: Kirk D. Smith, Brent Sizemore
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Publication number: 20030084955Abstract: A woven carpet backing may include monofilament warp yarns and alternating monofilament and multifilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a weave, such as a non-traditional weave, that places all of the multifilament fill yarns on the face of the fabric and all of the monofilament fill yarns on the back of the fabric. Monofilament fill yarns and multifilament fill yarns are overstuffed, thereby creating a coverage factor greater than one hundred percent. The invention results in a carpet backing with the appearance of a primary carpet backing on one side of the fabric and the appearance of a secondary carpet backing on the opposite side of the fabric. The need for a secondary carpet backing is eliminated by the woven carpet backing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Wayn-Tex, Inc.Inventors: Kirk D. Smith, Brent Sizemore
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Patent number: 6510872Abstract: A woven carpet backing may include monofilament warp yarns and alternating monofilament and multifilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a weave, such as a non-traditional weave, that places all of the multifilament fill yarns on the face of the fabric and all of the monofilament fill yarns on the back of the fabric. Monofilament fill yarns and multifilament fill yarns are overstuffed, thereby creating a coverage factor greater than one hundred percent. The invention results in a carpet backing with the appearance of a primary carpet backing on one side of the fabric and the appearance of a secondary carpet backing on the opposite side of the fabric. The need for a secondary carpet backing is eliminated by the woven carpet backing.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignees: Wayn-Tex, Incorporated, Mohawk Carpet CorporationInventors: Kirk D. Smith, Brent Sizemore
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Patent number: 6435220Abstract: A woven carpet backing may include monofilament warp yarns and alternating monofilament and multifilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a weave, such as a non-traditional weave, that places all of the multifilament fill yarns on the face of the fabric and all of the monofilament fill yarns on the back of the fabric. Monofilament fill yarns and multifilament fill yarns are overstuffed, thereby creating a coverage factor greater than one hundred percent. The invention results in a carpet backing with the appearance of a primary carpet backing on one side of the fabric and the appearance of a secondary carpet backing on the opposite side of the fabric. The need for a secondary carpet backing is eliminated by the woven carpet backing.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1999Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignees: Wayn-Tex, Inc, Mohawk Carpet Corp.Inventors: Kirk D. Smith, Brent Sizemore
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Publication number: 20010046825Abstract: A carpet backing, such as a primary carpet backing, is a composite material comprising a woven fabric mechanically coupled to a non-woven fabric. The woven fabric component may include monofilament warp yarns and monofilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a plain weave. The non-woven fabric component comprises synthetic fibers. The carpet backing combines the dimensional stability of non-woven fabric backings and the healability of woven fabric backings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Kirk D. Smith, Gary T. Graves
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Patent number: 6280818Abstract: A carpet backing, such as a primary carpet backing is a composite material comprising a woven fabric mechanically coupled to a bonded non-woven fabric. The woven fabric component may include monofilament warp yarns and monofilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a plain weave. The bonded non-woven fabric component comprises synthetic fibers. The carpet backing combines the dimensional stability of non-woven fabric backings and the healability of woven fabric backings.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Wayn-Tex, Inc.Inventors: Kirk D. Smith, Gary T. Graves
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Publication number: 20010016243Abstract: A carpet backing, such as a primary carpet backing, is a composite material comprising a woven fabric mechanically coupled to a non-woven fabric. The woven fabric component may include monofilament warp yarns and monofilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a plain weave. The non-woven fabric component comprises synthetic fibers. The carpet backing combines the dimensional stability of non-woven fabric backings and the healability of woven fabric backings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 1999Publication date: August 23, 2001Inventors: KIRK D. SMITH, GARY T. GRAVES