Patents by Inventor Lane A. Smith

Lane 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: 11839058
    Abstract: A system and method for heat dissipation and vibration damping of electronic devices in which an assembly is formed by one or more surfaces comprised of at least one material that is a thermally conductive plastic that combines to partially or completely enclose one or more electronic devices as a physical and thermal intermediary between the electronic devices and supporting structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 11744041
    Abstract: A system and method for cooling electronic devices disposed within the inner volume of an enclosure. The inner volume of the enclosure contains one or more single phase or multi-phase thermally conductive fluids that use bubble assisted circulation for enhanced heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 11648102
    Abstract: A method for use of a double-structured tissue implant or a secondary scaffold stand-alone implant for treatment of tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A method of use of a stand-alone secondary scaffold implant or unit for treatment of tissue defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Ocugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans P. I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20230121514
    Abstract: A portable object storage system configured to transport data objects to and from an object storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 11531495
    Abstract: A distributed storage system for the long-term storage of data objects that is implemented utilizing one or more distinct storage sites that may be comprised of system controllers and object storage systems that act in concert to embody a single distributed storage system. A system may include a one or more types and/or instances of object storage systems. A system may include object storage systems that are powered on for a limited time as required to complete queued data operations. A system may further include system controllers associated with logical and/or physical sites that coordinate object, user, device, and system management functionally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20220400577
    Abstract: An system and method for cooling of electronic equipment, for example a computer system, in a subsurface environment including a containment vessel in at least partial contact with subsurface liquid or solid material. The containment vessel may be disposed in a variety of subsurface environments, including boreholes, man-made excavations, subterranean caves, as well as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, oceans, or other bodies of water. The containment vessel may be installed with a subsurface configuration allowing for human access for maintenance and modification. Cooling is achieved by one or more fluids circulating inside and/or outside the containment vessel, with a variety of configurations of electronic devices disposed within the containment vessel. The circulating fluid(s) may be cooled in place by thermal conduction or by active transfer of the fluid(s) out of the containment vessel to an external heat exchange mechanism, then back into the containment vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 11421921
    Abstract: An system and method for cooling of electronic equipment, for example a computer system, in a subsurface environment including a containment vessel in at least partial contact with subsurface liquid or solid material. The containment vessel may be disposed in a variety of subsurface environments, including boreholes, man-made excavations, subterranean caves, as well as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, oceans, or other bodies of water. The containment vessel may be installed with a subsurface configuration allowing for human access for maintenance and modification. Cooling is achieved by one or more fluids circulating inside and/or outside the containment vessel, with a variety of configurations of electronic devices disposed within the containment vessel. The circulating fluid(s) may be cooled in place by thermal conduction or by active transfer of the fluid(s) out of the containment vessel to an external heat exchange mechanism, then back into the containment vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20220245255
    Abstract: A system for secure processor virtualization including a secure initialization memory and one or more processors coupled to the secure initialization memory is disclosed. The secure initialization memory includes initialization instructions for launching a security runtime environment before operating systems and cryptographic keying for security handoffs. The processors are configured to retrieve the initialization instructions from the secure initialization memory at startup, execute the initialization instructions to launch the security runtime environment and retrieve at least a portion of the cryptographic keying, and generate specific keying for chip-level resources the processors by combining instruction sets of the chip-level resources and the cryptographic keying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Edwin HINNERSHITZ, David Jose LOPEZ, Jason Todd KAUL, Michael Lane SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220087049
    Abstract: A system and method for cooling electronic devices disposed within the inner volume of an enclosure. The inner volume of the enclosure contains one or more single phase or multi-phase thermally conductive fluids that use bubble assisted circulation for enhanced heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 11191186
    Abstract: A system and method for cooling electronic devices disposed within the inner volume of an enclosure. The inner volume of the enclosure contains one or more single phase or multi-phase thermally conductive fluids and may contain solid or sealed hollow structures that displace and direct thermally conductive fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20210246418
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20210059805
    Abstract: A method for use of a double-structured tissue implant or a secondary scaffold stand-alone implant for treatment of tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A method of use of a stand-alone secondary scaffold implant or unit for treatment of tissue defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 10900017
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P. I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 10842610
    Abstract: A method for use of a double-structured tissue implant or a secondary scaffold stand-alone implant for treatment of tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A method of use of a stand-alone secondary scaffold implant or unit for treatment of tissue defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans P. I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20200341689
    Abstract: A distributed storage system for the long-term storage of data objects that is implemented utilizing one or more distinct storage sites that may be comprised of system controllers and object storage systems that act in concert to embody a single distributed storage system. A system may include a one or more types and/or instances of object storage systems. A system may include object storage systems that are powered on for a limited time as required to complete queued data operations. A system may further include system controllers associated with logical and/or physical sites that coordinate object, user, device, and system management functionally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20200236808
    Abstract: A system and method for cooling electronic devices disposed within the inner volume of an enclosure. The inner volume of the enclosure contains one or more single phase or multi-phase thermally conductive fluids and may contain solid or sealed hollow structures that displace and direct thermally conductive fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20200236812
    Abstract: A system and method for heat dissipation and vibration damping of electronic devices in which an assembly is formed by one or more surfaces comprised of at least one material that is a thermally conductive plastic that combines to partially or completely enclose one or more electronic devices as a physical and thermal intermediary between the electronic devices and supporting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20200224155
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 10713379
    Abstract: A distributed storage system for the long-term storage of data objects that is implemented utilizing one or more distinct storage sites that may be comprised of system controllers and object storage systems that act in concert to embody a single distributed storage system. A system may include a one or more types and/or instances of object storage systems. A system may include witness functionality in which a trusted user and/or client acts to maintain consistent storage policies on behalf of one or more users and/or clients. A system may further include system controllers associated with logical and/or physical sites that coordinate object, user, device, and system management functionally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: David Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 10655104
    Abstract: A method for in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro regeneration of cartilage and collagen. In vivo, ex vivo and in vitro regeneration and de novo formation of articular cartilage and collagen by intermittently applied hydrostatic pressure. The application of external interval loading consisting of repeated periods of applied hydrostatic pressure followed and interrupted by periods of recovery. The application of the intermittent hydrostatic pressure at physiological levels 5-10 MPA for an interval of 4 hours followed by a recovery period up to about 20 hours, said pressure applied to the cartilage cells in vitro, explants of cartilage ex vivo and in vivo to cartilage that remains intact within to joint space of diarthrotic joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: R. Lane Smith, Dennis R. Carter, David J. Schurman