Patents by Inventor Marc E. Smith

Marc E. 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).

  • System and method for on-engine component defect detection
    Patent number: 10890510
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for measuring Barkhausen noise of a crankshaft to identify defects in the crankshaft while the crankshaft is installed on an engine, comprising: a housing configured to attach to a connecting rod; at least one sensor assembly mounted to the housing including at least one Barkhausen noise sensor; and a spring disposed between the housing and the at least one Barkhausen noise sensor to urge the at least one Barkhausen noise sensor into contact with a pin journal of the crankshaft as the crankshaft rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Saum, Marc E. Smith, Jeffrey T. Galarno, Michael T. Stanley, Eric C. Proehl
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ON-ENGINE COMPONENT DEFECT DETECTION
    Publication number: 20200363293
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for measuring Barkhausen noise of a crankshaft to identify defects in the crankshaft while the crankshaft is installed on an engine, comprising: a housing configured to attach to a connecting rod; at least one sensor assembly mounted to the housing including at least one Barkhausen noise sensor; and a spring disposed between the housing and the at least one Barkhausen noise sensor to urge the at least one Barkhausen noise sensor into contact with a pin journal of the crankshaft as the crankshaft rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Saum, Marc E. Smith, Jeffrey T. Galarno, Michael T. Stanley, Eric C. Proehl
  • Using a corridor search to identify locations of interest along a travel route
    Patent number: 7599792
    Abstract: A corridor search process is used to identify locations of interest along a travel route. The corridor search process identifies locations of interest along a travel route by using a grid search process that first identifies shape points that correspond to the travel route. Each shape point is associated with a portion of a grid system used to delineate a region of geography through which the route traverses. The portions of the grid system correspond to a corridor along the travel route. References to redundant portions of the grid system are removed, and locations of interest are identified based on an association between a location of interest with a particular portion of the grid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc E. Smith
  • Using a corridor search to identify locations of interest along a travel route
    Patent number: 7324896
    Abstract: A corridor search process is used to identify locations of interest along a travel route. The corridor search process identifies locations of interest along a travel route by using a grid search process that first identifies shape points that correspond to the travel route. Each shape point is associated with a portion of a grid system used to delineate a region of geography through which the route traverses. The portions of the grid system correspond to a corridor along the travel route. References to redundant portions of the grid system are removed, and locations of interest are identified based on an association between a location of interest with a particular portion of the grid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: AOL LLC
    Inventor: Marc E. Smith
  • Using a corridor search to identify locations of interest along a travel route
    Patent number: 7194357
    Abstract: A corridor search process is used to identify locations of interest along a travel route. The corridor search process identifies locations of interest along a travel route by using a grid search process that first identifies shape points that correspond to the travel route. Each shape point is associated with a portion of a grid system used to delineate a region of geography through which the route traverses. The portions of the grid system correspond to a corridor along the travel route. References to redundant portions of the grid system are removed, and locations of interest are identified based on an association between a location of interest with a particular portion of the grid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: AOL LLC
    Inventor: Marc E. Smith
  • Using a corridor search to identify locations of interest along a travel route
    Patent number: 7054743
    Abstract: A corridor search process is used to identify locations of interest along a travel route. The corridor search process identifies locations of interest along a travel route by using a grid search process that first identifies shape points that correspond to the travel route. Each shape point is associated with a portion of a grid system used to delineate a region of geography through which the route traverses. The portions of the grid system correspond to a corridor along the travel route. References to redundant portions of the grid system are removed, and locations of interest are identified based on an association between a location of interest with a particular portion of the grid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: American Online, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc E. Smith
  • Using a corridor search to identify locations of interest along a route
    Patent number: 6954697
    Abstract: A corridor search process is used to identify locations of interest along a travel route. The corridor search process identifies locations of interest along a travel route by using a grid search process that first identifies shape points that correspond to the travel route. Each shape point is associated with a portion of a grid system used to delineate a region of geography through which the route traverses. The portions of the grid system correspond to a corridor along the travel route. References to redundant portions of the grid system are removed, and locations of interest are identified based on an association between a location of interest with a particular portion of the grid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: America Online, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc E. Smith