Patents by Inventor Kirsten Smith

Kirsten 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: 20110092488
    Abstract: Malaria is responsible for 1-2 million deaths and 300-500 million clinical cases annually and is an ever present problem for the military, tourists and business travelers. Mefloquine is known and used for malaria prophylaxis. However it is associated with neurological effects. The present invention is directed to providing new and novel quinoline analogs that are less neurotoxic than mefloquine without compromising efficacy. The present invention is also directed to the prevention and treatment of other microbial, parasitic, protozoan, bacterial and fungal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Geoffrey Dow, Tiffany Heady, Kirsten Smith
  • Patent number: 7343328
    Abstract: A networked system with a product finder associated with an expert system is used to assist a shopper in making a product selection. A shopper interacts with the server through a browser over the network. The system can be connected to a retail server in such a way as to allow a shopper to complete a purchase. The expert system presents a series of questions to the shopper. By answering the questions, the shopper drills down through a hierarchy to arrive at a recommended product. Alternately, the shopper fills out a screen of data which is then used as a filter to identify an appropriate product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Smith, Ryan O'Toole, Pamela (Major) Galeone