Patents by Inventor Lawrence Smith

Lawrence 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: 12364406
    Abstract: A method includes increasing or decreasing a temperature of an oximeter device by cycling oximetry measurements and temperature adjustment at a predetermined frequency. During temperature adjustment, power supplied to LEDs of the oximeter device may be modulated to heat or cool the oximeter device if the oximetry device is above a temperature setpoint or below the temperature setpoint. After the device is heated to the temperature setpoint an oximetry measurement is made using the LED to illuminate patient tissue, detected the light from the tissue after illumination, and determining oximetry information for the tissue. Using the LED for heating and oximetry measurements reduces electronic components of the device improves reliability from the reduction of electronic components. The device can also not power the LEDs to allow the device to cool if the temperature is above the temperature setpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: ViOptix, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Michael Margiott, Roger Stenerson, Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: 12336525
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of trapping arthropods by providing a substantially planar, flexible insert having a LED-facing surface having an adhesive for trapping the arthropods disposed thereon. Then, bending the insert into a curved configuration and inserting the insert into an arthropod trapping device. The device includes a housing having a base and a curved shade. The curved shade is configured to receive the insert and comprises a LED-facing surface. A first LED having a peak wavelength of from about 400 nm to about 500 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially perpendicular to the LED-facing surface of the shade. A second LED having a peak wavelength of from about 350 nm to about 400 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially parallel to the LED-facing surface of the shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Smith, Benjamin Patrick Hale, Adam James Burt, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Danilo Rossi, Andrea Pedrotti, Walter Sordo, Alessio Giovanelli, Brian Lee Floyd, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Thomas Bernard Walker, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves Clerc
  • Publication number: 20250186690
    Abstract: Devices and methods for administering a medication in fluid form, the systems and methods including a basal flow path and a bolus flow path in parallel to the basal flow path. The bolus flow path comprises a first check valve, a second check valve downstream of the first check valve, a piston pump disposed between the first valve and the second valve, and a pilot operated valve in parallel to the piston pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, Robert Farra, Kenneth Barnett, David Piper, Russell Ford, Edward G. Solomon, Peter Holst, Lawrence Smith
  • Publication number: 20250134086
    Abstract: A replaceable insert for an insect trapping device is provided. The insert has an upper end region, a lower end region, and a first longitudinal centerline extending from the upper end region to the lower end region. The insert has an elongate, substantially planar adhesive surface for trapping an insect and a substantially planar, elongate tab positioned in the lower end region of the insert and extending away from the elongate, substantially planar adhesive surface. The tab has a first side edge, and a second side edge, wherein the first side edge and the second side edge converge at a proximal end of the tab. The tab comprises a second longitudinal centerline that is laterally offset a distance of from about 11 mm to about 15 mm from the first longitudinal centerline. The insert is asymmetric about the first longitudinal centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence SMITH, Danilo ROSSI, Andrea PEDROTTI
  • Publication number: 20250120386
    Abstract: An arthropod trapping device having a housing including a base and a shade coupled to the base. The base includes a convex outward-facing wall and an opposing rear-facing wall, electrically conductive prongs, a circuit board, and a first and second LED electrically connected to the circuit board. The shade includes an outward-facing surface and a LED-facing surface. A first end region of the shade is adjacent to the outward-facing wall of the base such that the first end region of the shade overlaps at least a portion of the outward-facing wall of the base. The LED-facing surface that overlaps the base is spaced apart from the outward-facing wall of the base such that an opening is defined between the LED-facing surface of the shade and the outward-facing wall of the base. The opening extends from a first side edge of the base to a second side edge of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence SMITH, Benjamin Patrick HALE, Adam James BURT, Eric John HASENOEHRL, Danilo ROSSI, Andrea PEDROTTI, Walter SORDO, Alessio GIOVANELLI, Brian Lee FLOYD, Hirotaka UCHIYAMA, Thomas Bernard WALKER, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves CLERC
  • Patent number: 12257417
    Abstract: Devices and methods for administering a medication in fluid form, the systems and methods including a basal flow path and a bolus flow path in parallel to the basal flow path. The bolus flow path includes a combined piston pump and rotatable valve. The piston pump is configured to prevent partial dosing of a bolus dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: CEQUR SA
    Inventors: Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, Robert Farra, Kenneth Barnett, David Piper, Russell Ford, Edward G. Solomon, Peter Holst, Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: 12225894
    Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Smith, Benjamin Patrick Hale, Adam James Burt, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Danilo Rossi, Andrea Pedrotti, Walter Sordo, Alessio Giovanelli, Brian Lee Floyd, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Thomas Bernard Walker, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves Clerc
  • Publication number: 20250049018
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of trapping arthropods by providing a substantially planar, flexible insert having a LED-facing surface having an adhesive for trapping the arthropods disposed thereon. Then, bending the insert into a curved configuration and inserting the insert into an arthropod trapping device. The device includes a housing having a base and a curved shade. The curved shade is configured to receive the insert and comprises a LED-facing surface. A first LED having a peak wavelength of from about 400 nm to about 500 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially perpendicular to the LED-facing surface of the shade. A second LED having a peak wavelength of from about 350 nm to about 400 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially parallel to the LED-facing surface of the shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence SMITH, Benjamin Patrick HALE, Adam James BURT, Erik John HASENOEHRL, Danilo ROSSI, Andrea PEDROTTI, Walter SORDO, Alessio GIOVANELLI, Brian Lee FLOYD, Hirotaka UCHIYAMA, Thomas Bernard WALKER, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves CLERC
  • Patent number: 12207640
    Abstract: An arthropod trapping device comprising a housing and an insert. The housing comprises a base and a shade coupled to the base, where the base comprises a light source (e.g., LED) and where the shade is configured to receive an insert that comprises a light source-facing surface with an adhesive disposed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Smith, Benjamin Patrick Hale, Adam James Burt, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Danilo Rossi, Andrea Pedrotti, Walter Sordo, Alessio Giovanelli, Brian Lee Floyd, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Thomas Bernard Walker, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves Clerc
  • Patent number: 12132852
    Abstract: An apparatus for grasping and propping electronic devices is an apparatus that enables users to easily handle a portable electronic device with one hand or to prop the device on a surface for comfortable viewing of the device's screen. The apparatus can be utilized with tablet computing devices but can also be utilized with other electronic devices. The apparatus includes an oblong base, a propping leg, a hand strap, and an attachment mechanism. The oblong base receives the body of the electronic device when the apparatus is attached to the backside of the electronic device or to a device accessory. The propping leg enables the apparatus to be utilized as a stand for the electronic device. The hand strap enables the apparatus to be utilized as a hand holder for the electronic device. The attachment mechanism enables the apparatus to be easily and releasably attached to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventor: Paul Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: 12070037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having antimicrobial activity against Streptomyces scabies. Further provided herein are methods of making and using the antimicrobial compositions to protect and treat potatoes from Streptomyces scabies infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
    Inventors: Fazli Mabood, Aaron L. Waltz, Margaret Ann Bywater-Ekegard, Donald Lawrence Smith
  • Publication number: 20240276967
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an arthropod trapping device, more particularly, to a compact and portable trapping device comprising a housing and an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence SMITH, Adam James BURT, Erik John HASENOEHRL, Keven James WALTER, Andrea PEDROTTI, Walter SORDO, Alessio GIOVANELLI, Thomas Bernard WALKER, III
  • Publication number: 20240090491
    Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence SMITH, Benjamin Patrick HALE, Adam James BURT, Erik John HASENOEHRL, Danilo ROSSI, Andrea PEDROTTI, Walter SORDO, Alessio GIOVANELLI, Brian Lee FLOYD, Hirotaka UCHIYAMA, Thomas Bernard WALKER, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves CLERC
  • Patent number: D1036612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: D1036613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: D1043898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: D1043899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: D1046062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: D1046063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: D1073854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith