Patents by Inventor Mark R. Smith
Mark R. 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: 7272406Abstract: A system and method for facilitating electronic communication between people who speak different languages. An SMS message including content in a first language is received at a network node. It is then determined whether the content of the SMS message is to be translated to a second language before being sent to a recipient. This determination can be based on an embedded code or an the fact that a bounded session has been previously established. The content is then translated from the first language to the second language, and the SMS message is thereafter sent to the recipient directly from the network node at which the translating step was performed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Sybase 365, Inc.Inventors: Venkatesh Chava, Mark R. Smith, William H. Dudley
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Patent number: 7203507Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging a short message service (SMS) message between networks operating in accordance with different standards. An intermediary system operates between a first network operating in accordance with a first standard and a second network operating in accordance with a second standard. A routing information request for an SMS message is received, at the intermediary, from the first network and the intermediary sends, in response to the routing information request, an acknowledgement message to the first network. The SMS message is thereafter received at the intermediary and an acknowledgement of receipt of the SMS message is generated in the intermediary and then sent to the first network. The SMS message is then sent from the intermediary to the second network. In a preferred embodiment, the intermediary is an entity distinct from the first and second networks, but operates as a virtual MSC from the perspective of the first and second networks.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Sybase 365, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul R. Ruppert, Robert C. Lovell, Jr.
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Patent number: 7013156Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging a short message service (SMS) message between networks operating in accordance with different standards. An intermediary system operates between a first network operating in accordance with a first standard and a second network operating in accordance with a second standard. A routing information request for an SMS message is received, at the intermediary, from the first network and the intermediary sends, in response to the routing information request, an acknowledgement message to the first network. The SMS message is thereafter received at the intermediary and an acknowledgement of receipt of the SMS message is generated in the intermediary and then sent to the first network. The SMS message is then sent from the intermediary to the second network. In a preferred embodiment, the intermediary is an entity distinct from the first and second networks, but operates as a virtual MSC from the perspective of the first and second networks.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Mobile 365, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul R. Ruppert, Robert C. Lovell, Jr.
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Patent number: 6893670Abstract: A method for accelerated cheese ripening using a primary starter culture and an attenuated bacterial starter culture, the attenuated bacterial starter culture is treated with surface active agents.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Danisco (UK Ltd)Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul D. Browning, Denise Pawlett
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Patent number: 6843083Abstract: A lockable valve cover has a housing with an open end and a pair of opposing slots on opposite sides of the housing extending from the open end for engaging over spaced locations on a pipe on opposite sides of a valve over which the housing is placed, the pipe extending in a first direction through the slots. A pair of openings on opposite sides of the housing are aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction with a first opening being larger than a second opening, and a locking plate having a reduced width tongue engages across the housing through the openings, with the tongue projecting through the second opening. A padlock engages a hole in the tongue to lock the housing in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: LMS, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Danny B. Green, Leonard W. Byrd, George S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20040266462Abstract: A system and method for facilitating electronic communication between people who speak different languages. An SMS message including content in a first language is received at a network node. It is then determined whether the content of the SMS message is to be translated to a second language before being sent to a recipient. This determination can be based on an embedded code or an the fact that a bounded session has been previously established. The content is then translated from the first language to the second language, and the SMS message is thereafter sent to the recipient directly from the network node at which the translating step was performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Venkatesh Chava, Mark R. Smith, William H. Dudley
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Publication number: 20040180678Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging a short message service (SMS) message between networks operating in accordance with different standards. An intermediary system operates between a first network operating in accordance with a first standard and a second network operating in accordance with a second standard. A routing information request for an SMS message is received, at the intermediary, from the first network and the intermediary sends, in response to the routing information request, an acknowledgement message to the first network. The SMS message is thereafter received at the intermediary and an acknowledgement of receipt of the SMS message is generated in the intermediary and then sent to the first network. The SMS message is then sent from the intermediary to the second network. In a preferred embodiment, the intermediary is an entity distinct from the first and second networks, but operates as a virtual MSC from the perspective of the first and second networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul R. Ruppert, Robert C. Lovell
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Publication number: 20040118170Abstract: A lockable valve cover has a housing with an open end and a pair of opposing slots on opposite sides of the housing extending from the open end for engaging over spaced locations on a pipe on opposite sides of a valve over which the housing is placed, the pipe extending in a first direction through the slots. A pair of openings on opposite sides of the housing are aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction with a first opening being larger than a second opening, and a locking plate having a reduced width tongue engages across the housing through the openings, with the tongue projecting through the second opening. A padlock engages a hole in the tongue to lock the housing in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Danny B. Green, Leonard W. Byrd, George S. Anderson
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Patent number: 6748997Abstract: An upright connector or support post usable in a space-dividing wall panel system formed from serially connected panel assemblies. The post includes a plurality of openings disposed in vertically spaced relation with one another which receive load-bearing elements such as hangers or hooks typically associated with furniture components. Dimples or deformations extend transversely along the upper and lower edges of the openings and provide increased strength at the attachment points along the post.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignees: Haworth, Inc., Innotec CorporationInventors: Nicholas Fricano, Richard Dixon, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra
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Patent number: 6688371Abstract: A glide assembly for a space-dividing wall panel arrangement including a housing which is mounted within a lower open end of an upright support element associated with a wall panel assembly, and a stem which projects downwardly from the housing for supportive engagement with a floor. The housing includes a lock plate which defines thereon projections which wedgingly engage within correspondingly located openings in the support element. Tabs are provided on the support element which are deformed during assembly so as to engage the respective projections and prevent disengagement of the glide assembly from the support element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignees: Haworth, Inc., Innotec CorporationInventors: Fred E. Rutan, Nicholas Fricano, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra
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Publication number: 20030221383Abstract: A glide assembly for a space-dividing wall panel arrangement including a housing which is mounted within a lower open end of an upright support element associated with a wall panel assembly, and a stem which projects downwardly from the housing for supportive engagement with a floor. The housing includes a lock plate which defines thereon projections which wedgingly engage within correspondingly located openings in the support element. Tabs are provided on the support element which are deformed during assembly so as to engage the respective projections and prevent disengagement of the glide assembly from the support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Fred E. Rutan, Nicholas J. Fricano, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra
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Patent number: 6649200Abstract: A method for cheese ripening using a primary starter culture and an attenuated starter culture, wherein the attenuated starter culture is treated with a surface active agent, such as SDS, which substantially kills all of the attenuated starter culture cells, but maintain their enzyme activity, and accelerate cheese ripening without compromising flavor.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Imperial Biotechnology LimitedInventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul D. Browning, Denise Pawlett
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Publication number: 20030201075Abstract: An upright connector or support post usable in a space-dividing wall panel system formed from serially connected panel assemblies. The post includes a plurality of openings disposed in vertically spaced relation with one another which receive load-bearing elements such as hangers or hooks typically associated with furniture components. Dimples or deformations extend transversely along the upper and lower edges of the openings and provide increased strength at the attachment points along the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Nicholas J. Fricano, Richard Dixon, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra
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Publication number: 20030180429Abstract: A method for accelerated cheese ripening using a primary starter culture and an attenuated bacterial starter culture, the attenuated bacterial starter culture is treated with surface active agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul D. Browning, Denise Pawlett
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Publication number: 20010024667Abstract: A method for accelerated cheese ripening using a primary starter culture and an attenuated bacterial starter culture, the attenuated bacterial starter culture is treated with surface active agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: September 27, 2001Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Paul D. Browning, Denise Pawlett
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Patent number: 5628483Abstract: A wrist rest (1) of specially designed height and other characteristics is provided for reducing strain on the wrists and hands of a keyboard operator or a similar user of computer accessories. The rest (1) is made to be placed in front of the keyboard or accessory being used, and may be designed to have a particular firmness for comfort. In some embodiments the rest has two foam rubber layers (20,30) about 3/4 inch thick total; the bottom surface has no "skin", to prevent the rest from slipping, while the upper surface has a smooth covering (10) so hands may slide around easily and comfortably. In order to allow rests designed for a normal keyboard to be adapted for use with an especially long keyboard, or with an accessory like a mousepad (4), one embodiment (3) of the invention has contours (101) which can interlock with similar contours (100) on an extension pad (2); these contours are also designed to be easily and inexpensively manufactured.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1996Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: ACCO USA, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Philip G. Wessells
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Patent number: 5585316Abstract: A cobalt catalyst for use in the Fischer Tropsch reaction of synthesis gas to form hydrocarbons is activated or regenerated by treatment of a cobalt containing catalyst with a gas containing carbon monoxide, said gas containing less than 30% v hydrogen. The catalyst obtained has increased activity and greater selectivity towards producing C.sub.5+ hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1994Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: British Petroleum Company p.l.c.Inventors: Barry Nay, Mark R. Smith, Clive D. Telford
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Patent number: 5451020Abstract: A wrist rest (1) of specially designed height and other characteristics is provided for reducing strain on the wrists and hands of a keyboard operator or a similar user of computer accessories. The rest (1) is made to be placed in front of the keyboard or accessory being used, and may be designed to have a particular firmness for comfort. In some embodiments the rest has two foam rubber layers (20, 30) about 3/4 inch thick total; the bottom surface has no "skin", to prevent the rest from slipping, while the upper surface has a smooth covering (10) so hands may slide around easily and comfortably. In order to allow rests designed for a normal keyboard to be adapted for use with an especially long keyboard, or with an accessory like a mousepad (4), one embodiment (3) of the invention has contours (101) which can interlock with similar contours (100) on an extension pad (2); these contours are also designed to be easily and inexpensively manufactured.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: Silicon Sports, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Philip G. Wessells
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Patent number: 5382739Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of lubricating oils having a viscosity index of at least 120 and a pour point of at least -45.degree. C. by (a) oligomerizing a mixture of C5-C20 1-olefins comprising at least 2.6% w/w of 1-decene and at least 6% w/w of 1-hexene in the presence of a catalyst. The lubricating oil so formed may be hydrogenated in the presence of hydrogen to improve the oxidation stability thereof. The process is particularly suited to olefins feeds produced during a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in which carbon monoxide and hydrogen are passed over a heated catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1993Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventors: Martin P. Atkins, Mark R. Smith
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Patent number: D383620Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1995Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: ACCO USA, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Smith, Philip G. Wessells