Patents by Inventor Mark F. Smith

Mark F. 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: 12242267
    Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Outrider Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Smith, Lawrence S. Klein, Stephen A. Langenderfer, Martin E. Sotola, Vikas Bahl, Mark H. Rosenblum, Peter James, Dale Dee Rowley, Matthew S. Johannes, Gary Michael Seminara, Jeremy M. Nett
  • Patent number: 12228925
    Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Outrider Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Smith, Lawrence S. Klein, Stephen A. Langenderfer, Martin E. Sotola, Vikas Bahl, Mark H. Rosenblum, Peter James, Dale Dee Rowley, Matthew S. Johannes, Gary Michael Seminara, Jeremy M. Nett
  • Publication number: 20250049443
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques can be used to perform an osteotomy on a bone of a foot, to realign a cut bone portion relative to an adjacent bone portion, and/or to fixate a moved position of the cut bone portion relative to the adjacent bone portion for fusion. In some examples, the disclosed devices and techniques can be used as part of a metatarsal correction procedure in which a metatarsal is treated to correct a bunion deformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Sean F. Scanlan, Jason May, Mitch Read, Ryan Stafford, Michael Stedham, Paul Dayton, William T. DeCarbo, Mark Erik Easley, Daniel J. Hatch, Jody McAleer, Robert D. Santrock, W. Bret Smith
  • Patent number: 11860197
    Abstract: A sensor/transducer for use in reducing leakage current from a patient fluidly connected to a medical device by tubing filled with a conductive fluid (e.g., blood or dialysate (a “fluid line”)) includes a magnetically conductive core with 1) a centrally located support for a coil of fluid line, and 2) coiled electrical conductors located at positions that are spaced from the centrally located support, on opposite sides of the centrally located support. The sensor/transducer can be used to measure leakage current carried by the conductive fluid in the fluid line, or it can be used to induce current in the fluid line in a manner that reduces the leakage current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20230277744
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing electrical leakage current between a patient and a medical device include sensing electrical current in a fluid line and inducing a cancelling electrical current or voltage to reduce the electrical leakage current. A system for implementing the method includes one or more sensors/transducers and a controller that drives the transducer(s) based on signals from the sensor(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark F. SMITH, Ilya KARNAUK, Eric ZOGLIO
  • Patent number: 11544852
    Abstract: A performance scanning system that operates to detect and measure surface parameters of a portion of an athlete and uses the surface parameters to determine the likelihood that the athlete's physical performance has been or will be impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventors: Paul E. Thomson, Mark F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220196708
    Abstract: A sensor/transducer for use in reducing leakage current from a patient fluidly connected to a medical device by tubing filled with a conductive fluid (e.g., blood or dialysate (a “fluid line”)) includes a magnetically conductive core with 1) a centrally located support for a coil of fluid line, and 2) coiled electrical conductors located at positions that are spaced from the centrally located support, on opposite sides of the centrally located support. The sensor/transducer can be used to measure leakage current carried by the conductive fluid in the fluid line, or it can be used to induce current in the fluid line in a manner that reduces the leakage current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark F. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20210183063
    Abstract: A performance scanning system that operates to detect and measure surface parameters of a portion of an athlete and uses the surface parameters to determine the likelihood that the athlete's physical performance has been or will be impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Ectoscan Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Paul E. Thomson, Mark F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200406193
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality. In one embodiment, the dialysis system comprises a top unit that is detachably affixed to a base that comprises a reservoir for fluid storage. Among numerous other features, the portable, modular dialysis system of the present invention has improved power door locking, zoned leak detection, fluid handling, and mechanical design features that enable improved modularity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Barry Neil Fulkerson, Martin Hering, Mark F. Smith, Jan B. Zwierstra
  • Patent number: 10758868
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality. In one embodiment, the dialysis system comprises a top unit that is detachably affixed to a base that comprises a reservoir for fluid storage. Among numerous other features, the portable, modular dialysis system of the present invention has improved power door locking, zoned leak detection, fluid handling, and mechanical design features that enable improved modularity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Neil Fulkerson, Martin Hering, Mark F. Smith, Jan B. Zwierstra
  • Patent number: 10252827
    Abstract: A packaging system and method for receiving articles from a first location, such as a product delivery system, transporting the articles to a second location for unloading the articles such that they are placed in a desired orientation and number of columns, rows, and stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith G. Jacobs, Glen C. Wenersbach, Mark F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180339269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality. In one embodiment, the dialysis system comprises a top unit that is detachably affixed to a base that comprises a reservoir for fluid storage. Among numerous other features, the portable, modular dialysis system of the present invention has improved power door locking, zoned leak detection, fluid handling, and mechanical design features that enable improved modularity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Barry Neil Fulkerson, Martin Hering, Mark F. Smith, Jan B. Zwierstra
  • Publication number: 20180273222
    Abstract: A packaging system and method for receiving articles from a first location, such as a product delivery system, transporting the articles to a second location for unloading the articles such that they are placed in a desired orientation and number of columns, rows, and stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Keith G. Jacobs, Glen C. Wenersbach, Mark F. Smith
  • Patent number: 10035103
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality. In one embodiment, the dialysis system comprises a top unit that is detachably affixed to a base that comprises a reservoir for fluid storage. Among numerous other features, the portable, modular dialysis system of the present invention has improved power door locking, zoned leak detection, fluid handling, and mechanical design features that enable improved modularity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Neil Fulkerson, Martin Hering, Mark F. Smith, Jan B. Zwierstra
  • Patent number: 9988165
    Abstract: A packaging system and method for receiving articles from a first location, such as a product delivery system, transporting the articles to a second location for unloading the articles such that they are placed in a desired orientation and number of columns, rows, and stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith G. Jacobs, Glen C. Wenersbach, Mark F. Smith
  • Patent number: 9633433
    Abstract: The subject invention is a scanning system and display and more particularly a scanning system and display for detecting and quantifying similarities or differences between stored data and data collected from a scan. The system operates to perform surface scans and/or deep scans or a combination thereof and utilizes a method or process that decreases the time required for calculating a pose estimate thus increasing its performance thereby making it more practical for many applications that require real-time operations. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the system comprises one or more sensing components for scanning and measuring various surface or internal features of an object and determines differences between data obtained from two or more scans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Paul E. Thomson, Adam G. Gerlach, Mark F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160247293
    Abstract: A system and method to perform motion tracking and motion-corrected image reconstruction in the field of medical imaging in general and Positron Emission Tomography in particular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: David Beylin, Sergey Anishchenko, Mark F. Smith, Pavel Stepanov, Alex Stepanov, Valery Zavarzin, Stephen Schaeffer, Irving N. Weinberg
  • Publication number: 20160159508
    Abstract: A packaging system and method for receiving articles from a first location, such as a product delivery system, transporting the articles to a second location for unloading the articles such that they are placed in a desired orientation and number of columns, rows, and stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Keith G. Jacobs, Glen C. Wenersbach, Mark F. Smith
  • Patent number: 9260210
    Abstract: A packaging system and method for receiving articles from a first location, such as a product delivery system, transporting the articles to a second location for unloading the articles such that they are placed in a desired orientation and number of columns, rows, and stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith G. Jacobs, Glen C. Wernersbach, Mark F. Smith
  • Patent number: 9199022
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a dialysis system having a reservoir module with a reservoir housing defining an internal space, a surface located within the internal space for supporting a container that contains dialysate, and a conductivity sensor located within the internal space, where the conductivity sensor has a coil, a capacitor in electrical communication with the coil, and an energy source in electrical communication with the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry N. Fulkerson, Mark F. Smith