Patents by Inventor Mark Douglas Smith
Mark Douglas 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).
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Patent number: 12103234Abstract: Systems and methods for using a non-stick conductive material to automate tool touch-off in an additive manufacturing process are provided. A substrate comprises a first conductive layer, an intermediate binder layer, and a second non-stick conductive layer. The non-stick conductive layer may comprise perfluoroalkoxy alkanes and carbon nanotubes. An electrical connection may be made between the first conductive layer and the second non-stick conductive layer. When used with an additive manufacturing device, when the nozzle of the device contacts the substrate, a circuit may close resulting in a detectable voltage drop. When the voltage drop is detected, a reference point for the additive manufacturing device may be set.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Todd LaPlant, Matthew Wayne Trimmer, Nicholas Christopher Ogden, Mark Douglas Smith, Ruben Arturo Pino
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Publication number: 20230022706Abstract: Systems and methods for using a non-stick conductive material to automate tool touch-off in an additive manufacturing process are provided. A substrate comprises a first conductive layer, an intermediate binder layer, and a second non-stick conductive layer. The non-stick conductive layer may comprise perfluoroalkoxy alkanes and carbon nanotubes. An electrical connection may be made between the first conductive layer and the second non-stick conductive layer. When used with an additive manufacturing device, when the nozzle of the device contacts the substrate, a circuit may close resulting in a detectable voltage drop. When the voltage drop is detected, a reference point for the additive manufacturing device may be set.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Steven Todd LaPlant, Matthew Wayne Trimmer, Nicholas Christopher Ogden, Mark Douglas Smith, Ruben Arturo Pino
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Patent number: 11014581Abstract: A locomotive engine control system includes one or more processors operably connected to fuel supply devices. The fuel supply devices are configured to supply fuel into different corresponding cylinders of an engine. The one or more processors are configured to monitor a fuel quantity injected into the cylinders of the engine before and after communication of an overfuel control signal. The overfuel control signal commands the fuel supply device corresponding to a first cylinder of the cylinders to supply excess fuel into the first cylinder. Responsive to the fuel quantity that is monitored not decreasing after the communication of the overfuel control signal, the one or more processors are configured to determine that the fuel supply device corresponding to the first cylinder is defective, and may generate one or more control signals indicative of the fuel supply device corresponding to the first cylinder being defective.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Michael P. Altonji, Jesse A. Brigden, Todd Hayden, Paul Gerard Nistler, Mark Douglas Smith, Neeraj Agrawal, Glenn Shaffer, David Joseph Schroeck
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Patent number: 10661816Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and alternator having a field coil and a plurality of output windings, a field current controller configured to receive an AC input and convert the AC input into a regulated DC output that is supplied to the field coil of the alternator, and a controller configured to monitor at least one operating parameter of the field current controller and to compare a monitored value of the at least one operating parameter to a threshold range.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Douglas Smith, Neeraj Agrawal
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Publication number: 20190152495Abstract: A locomotive engine control system includes one or more processors operably connected to fuel supply devices. The fuel supply devices are configured to supply fuel into different corresponding cylinders of an engine. The one or more processors are configured to monitor a fuel quantity injected into the cylinders of the engine before and after communication of an overfuel control signal. The overfuel control signal commands the fuel supply device corresponding to a first cylinder of the cylinders to supply excess fuel into the first cylinder. Responsive to the fuel quantity that is monitored not decreasing after the communication of the overfuel control signal, the one or more processors are configured to determine that the fuel supply device corresponding to the first cylinder is defective, and may generate one or more control signals indicative of the fuel supply device corresponding to the first cylinder being defective.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Michael P. Altonji, Jesse A. Brigden, Todd Hayden, Paul Gerard Nistler, Mark Douglas Smith, Neeraj Agrawal, Glenn Shaffer, David Joseph Schroeck
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Publication number: 20190016357Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and alternator having a field coil and a plurality of output windings, a field current controller configured to receive an AC input and convert the AC input into a regulated DC output that is supplied to the field coil of the alternator, and a controller configured to monitor at least one operating parameter of the field current controller and to compare a monitored value of the at least one operating parameter to a threshold range.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Mark Douglas SMITH, Neeraj AGRAWAL
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Publication number: 20170331402Abstract: A system includes an alternator having a field coil and a plurality of output windings, a field current controller configured to receive an AC input and convert the AC input into a regulated DC output that is supplied to the field coil of the alternator, and a controller configured to monitor at least one operating parameter of the field current controller and to compare a monitored value of the at least one operating parameter to a threshold range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Mark Douglas SMITH, Neeraj AGRAWAL
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Patent number: 9028435Abstract: A junctional and truncal tourniquet and a hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured and for securing a pressure applying device to a person so that blood vessel-occluding pressure can be applied. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability. The device may include inflatable bladders, stays, and a chin support and may be wrapped around a patient's neck as a cervical support collar, or around the torso to occlude blood vessels proximal to an injury on a limb.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: The Seaberg Company, LLCInventors: Lance David Hopman, Lane Michael Johnson, Stephen C. Melia, Mark Douglas Smith, Adrian Abram Polliack
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Patent number: 8926536Abstract: A junctional and truncal tourniquet and a hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured and for securing a pressure applying device to a person with a preferred amount of tension so that blood vessel-occluding pressure can be applied. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability. The device may include inflatable bladders, and may be wrapped around a patient's torso to occlude blood vessels proximal to an injury on a limb. A bladder may be expandable in distinct tiers and may carry a separate and removable pressure-concentrating fitting. An auxiliary strap may be included and may be used to keep the junctional and truncal tourniquet in place on a patient's torso.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: The Seaberg Company, Inc.Inventors: Lance David Hopman, Lane Michael Johnson, Stephen C. Melia, Mark Douglas Smith, Adrian Abram Polliack, Tanya Marie Stricker
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Patent number: 8920351Abstract: A hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability. The device may include inflatable bladders, stays, and a chin support and may be wrapped around a patient's neck as a cervical support collar.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: The Seaberg Company, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Abram Polliack, Lance David Hopman, Lane Michael Johnson, Mark Douglas Smith
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Publication number: 20130324898Abstract: A hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability. The device may include inflatable bladders, stays, and a chin support and may be wrapped around a patient's neck as a cervical support collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Adrian Abram Polliack, Lance David Hopman, Lane Michael Johnson, Mark Douglas Smith
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Patent number: 8516233Abstract: A method dynamically determines the contents of a Boot Logical Volume from within a System Management Service menu. Responsive to receiving the scan request, a system dynamically scans a root volume group to identify special files associated with the various base operating systems stored on the boot logical volumes of the root volume group. The system then maps the files to a specific operating systems version, and presents a list of the available operating systems on the various boot logical volumes to a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Mark Douglas Smith
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Publication number: 20130041303Abstract: A junctional and truncal tourniquet and a hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured and for securing a pressure applying device to a person so that blood vessel-occluding pressure can be applied. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability. The device may include inflatable bladders, stays, and a chin support and may be wrapped around a patient's neck as a cervical support collar, or around the torso to occlude blood vessels proximal to an injury on a limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: The Seaburg Company, Inc.Inventors: Lance David Hopman, Lane Michael Johnson, Stephen C. Melia, Mark Douglas Smith, Adrian Abram Polliack
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Publication number: 20120245500Abstract: A hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability. The device may include inflatable bladders, stays, and a chin support and may be wrapped around a patient's neck as a cervical support collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Adrian Abram Polliack, Lance David Hopman, Lane Michael Johnson, Mark Douglas Smith
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Publication number: 20120144176Abstract: A method dynamically determines the contents of a Boot Logical Volume from within a System Management Service menu. Responsive to receiving the scan request, a system dynamically scans a root volume group to identify special files associated with the various base operating systems stored on the boot logical volumes of the root volume group. The system then maps the files to a specific operating systems version, and presents a list of the available operating systems on the various boot logical volumes to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Mark Douglas Smith
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Patent number: 7287334Abstract: A railroad wheel reference groove locating gauge for determining a measurement of an annular reference groove machined in a face of a railroad wheel spaced radially outwardly from an axle on which the wheel is mounted a predetermined distance indicative of the wheel diameter, with the measurement being taken while the wheel remains connected to the axle, the gauge comprising an elongate member having a first end and a second end, indicia on the elongate member at the first end thereof indicative of a length along the elongate member; and an attachment element at the second end of the elongate member for detachably securing the gauge relative to an axis of rotation of the axle, with the elongate member extending radially to the first end thereof adjacent the reference groove on the wheel for enabling the use of the indicia to determine the diameter of the reference groove.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Paul Moffett, Larry D. Moneymaker, Mark Douglas Smith, Marc DiMattio
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Patent number: 7027886Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
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Patent number: 7013193Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
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Patent number: 7013194Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
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Patent number: 7010375Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught