Patents by Inventor Laurence Smith

Laurence 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: 20060283402
    Abstract: An animal collar with removable and replaceable inserts for custom ornamentation. An animal leash with removable and replaceable inserts for custom ornamentation, allowing for coordination of the leash and collar in some instances. An animal collar with a leash attach point located to allow for display of the collar ornamentation while the animal leashed. A reversible animal collar with ornamentation on both sides of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Laurence Smith, Geraldine Davis
  • Publication number: 20060143219
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for determining and implementing business changes is provided. In one embodiment, a set of stages in a business change process that are performed sequentially are defined. Defining a set of elements corresponding to each stage, wherein each element groups a set of related activities and deliverables together. Defining a set of work product comprising a group of closely related transformation activities that produce a client recognizable product for each element. The stages are presented to a user as selectable components in a graphical user interface. Responsive to selection of a component by a user, presenting the user with a display of greater detail of the corresponding stage. Successive selection of components presents greater detail to the user about the corresponding component, thus enabling a user to ensure that all aspects of a business change are considered when planning a business change project.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Laurence Smith, David Adams, Julian Wright
  • Publication number: 20040199484
    Abstract: A method of selecting a decision tree from multiple decision trees includes assigning a Bayesian tree score to each of the decision trees. The Bayesian tree score of each decision tree is compared and a decision tree is selected based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Laurence Smith, John Tansley
  • Patent number: D389079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Laurence Smith, III