Patents by Inventor Martin A. Smith

Martin A. 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).

  • Publication number: 20210317522
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved methodology for phenotyping and molecular characterisation of single cells using high-throughput and multiplexed targeted long-read single cell sequencing. In one particular example, the present disclosure relates to a methodology which combines targeted long-read sequencing with short-read based transcriptome profiling of barcoded single cell libraries generated by droplet-based partitioning for high throughput deep single cell profiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Alexander SWARBRICK, Martin SMITH, Christopher GOODNOW, James FERGUSON, Ghamdan AL-ERYANI, Mandeep SINGH, Shaun CARSWELL, Katherine JACKSON
  • Publication number: 20210310988
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and kits for detecting and characterizing molecules using a nanopore device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Denise Ann McGrath, Tyler Daniel Shropshire, Andrew Martin Smith
  • Patent number: 11087074
    Abstract: A system comprises a first workstation that locally instantiates a design tool configured to allow a designer to specify a design for a web page. A data store is locally available to the first workstation, and receives and stores the design as a saved design. A second workstation provides access to a code editor to allow a programmer to specify a modification to an encoding of the design. A server means instantiates the code editor for the second workstation, saves the modification as a saved modification, and serves the encoding of the design in accordance with the modification by combining the saved modification with the saved design. The server means seamlessly combines the saved design and the saved modification such that the saved modification and the saved design can each be independently altered and recombined to produce a modified encoding of the design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Samir Hashem
  • Patent number: 11068642
    Abstract: A method for generating and using multi-view masters involves selecting a master in a design environment. A widget is added to the master. A first view is selected for the master. A first widget characterization of the widget is received. The first widget characterization is associated with the first view of the master. A second view of the master is selected. A second widget characterization of the widget is received. The second widget characterization is associated with the second view of the master. An instance of the master is placed in a containing context. A first instance view selection is received, the first instance view selecting the first view of the master for the first instance of the master. The first instance of the master is displayed within the containing context, the widget being displayed in accordance with the first widget characterization associated with the first view of the master.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ian Gardner, Robert Gourley
  • Patent number: 10983678
    Abstract: Various methods and systems for documenting interactive graphical design include an exemplary graphical design environment stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium that comprises a documentation element in an interactive graphical design. The design environment also comprises a design element that displays a plurality of states in a rendering of the interactive graphical design in an external player. The documentation element: (i) is enabled to receive a selection from the user of a state in the plurality of states; and (ii) displays a representation of the design element in the state in response to receiving the selection from the user. The documentation element and design element are both instantiated by a processor operating in combination with the non-transitory computer-readable medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ben Fraser
  • Publication number: 20210081180
    Abstract: A focused specification for an interactive graphical design is generated by receiving a first user input from a user, the first user input identifying a first design element of the interactive graphical design. A set of selectable data elements associated with the first design element is identified and a specification template that includes the set of selectable data elements is generated. A second user input is received from the user, the second user input identifying a set of selected data elements using the generated specification template. The set of selected data elements includes one or more of the selectable data elements. The focused specification is generated using the set of selected data elements, the focused specification including the set of selected data elements and excluding selectable data elements that were not selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Robert Gourley
  • Publication number: 20200401763
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for allowing users to specify interactive graphical designs are provided. The graphical designs can comprise multiple dimension versions—such as a tablet dimension version or a phone dimension version. Some of the methods involve an inheritance structure that defines a first dimension version of the design as a child of a second dimension version of the design. Specifications for properties of widgets in the graphical design are applied to the design in accordance with the inheritance specification. Some of the methods involve an inheritance characterization that determines how properties of a widget are affected by the inheritance structure across different dimension versions. Some of the methods involve an existence property for the widgets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ian Gardner, Ben Fraser
  • Patent number: 10769366
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for allowing users to specify interactive graphical designs are provided. The graphical designs can comprise multiple dimension versions—such as a tablet dimension version or a phone dimension version. Some of the methods involve an inheritance structure that defines a first dimension version of the design as a child of a second dimension version of the design. Specifications for properties of widgets in the graphical design are applied to the design in accordance with the inheritance specification. Some of the methods involve an inheritance characterization that determines how properties of a widget are affected by the inheritance structure across different dimension versions. Some of the methods involve an existence property for the widgets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ian Gardner, Ben Fraser
  • Patent number: 10748216
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a damaged vehicle estimate for a damaged vehicle. A mobile device is used to capture a photo image of the damaged vehicle and receive vehicle information from a user. The mobile device displays a graphical image of the damaged vehicle. A user can provide input on the graphical image that indicates a location of damage on the damaged vehicle. The photo image, marked graphical image and the vehicle information are transferred from the mobile device to a computer where a damaged vehicle estimate is generated. The damaged vehicle estimate is transferred to the mobile device and displayed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Audatex North America, Inc.
    Inventor: John Martin Smith, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200167521
    Abstract: A method for generating and using multi-view masters involves selecting a master in a design environment. A widget is added to the master. A first view is selected for the master. A first widget characterization of the widget is received. The first widget characterization is associated with the first view of the master. A second view of the master is selected. A second widget characterization of the widget is received. The second widget characterization is associated with the second view of the master. An instance of the master is placed in a containing context. A first instance view selection is received, the first instance view selecting the first view of the master for the first instance of the master. The first instance of the master is displayed within the containing context, the widget being displayed in accordance with the first widget characterization associated with the first view of the master.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ian Gardner, Robert Gourley
  • Publication number: 20200158448
    Abstract: A sectional radiator seal arrangement including a sectional radiator having a core and a bonnet, a nozzle defined by a cylindrical sidewall extending from and in fluid communication with the bonnet and the core, the nozzle configured for creating a seal with a radiator tank and a sleeve formed from a corrosion resistant material fitted about a portion of the cylindrical sidewall of the nozzle. A retaining compound can be provided between the sleeve and the radiator tank for preventing an ingress of coolant at the seal and into contact with either the nozzle or the bonnet. A method of reducing corrosion of the radiator seal also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Smith, George Wilson-Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20200110752
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and systems for processing of sequencing data streams. The system receives sequences from a sequencer and stores them as data records on a database. The sequences are associated with a counter indicative of a number of times the associated sequence has been sequenced. The system progressively receives a further sequence as streaming data from the sequence. While receiving the further sequence, the system matches the streaming data against the stored sequences to determine a matching score. Upon the matching score exceeding a matching threshold for one of the multiple sequences in the database, the system selects the one of the sequences in the database based on the matching score and stores the further sequence on non-volatile memory where the counter value associated with the selected sequence is below a saturation threshold. The system also terminates the receiving where the counter value is above the saturation threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Martin SMITH, James FERGUSON, Dennis BUNADI
  • Patent number: 10592589
    Abstract: A method for generating and using multi-view masters involves selecting a master in a design environment. A widget is added to the master. A first view is selected for the master. A first widget characterization of the widget is received. The first widget characterization is associated with the first view of the master. A second view of the master is selected. A second widget characterization of the widget is received. The second widget characterization is associated with the second view of the master. An instance of the master is placed in a containing context. A first instance view selection is received, the first instance view selecting the first view of the master for the first instance of the master. The first instance of the master is displayed within the containing context, the widget being displayed in accordance with the first widget characterization associated with the first view of the master.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ian Gardner, Robert Gourley
  • Patent number: 10587560
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, system and methods are provided, comprising at least one asset; a computer programmed with a data share module for the asset, the data share module for controlling data flow in the asset; the computer including a data share processor and a memory in communication with the data share processor, the memory storing the data share module and additional program instructions, wherein the data share processor is operative with the data share module and additional program instructions to perform functions as follows: receiving a message from a source at the data share module; determining, via the data share module, whether the source is one of a non-real time domain of the asset and the real-time domain of the asset; determining, via the data share module, when a destination is able to respond to the message, wherein the destination is one of the non-real time domain and the real-time domain, and wherein the destination is different from the source; transmitting, via the data share modu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew William Berner, Martin Smith, Dragan Stankovic
  • Publication number: 20200065355
    Abstract: A method for generating and using multi-view masters involves selecting a master in a design environment. A widget is added to the master. A first view is selected for the master. A first widget characterization of the widget is received. The first widget characterization is associated with the first view of the master. A second view of the master is selected. A second widget characterization of the widget is received. The second widget characterization is associated with the second view of the master. An instance of the master is placed in a containing context. A first instance view selection is received, the first instance view selecting the first view of the master for the first instance of the master. The first instance of the master is displayed within the containing context, the widget being displayed in accordance with the first widget characterization associated with the first view of the master.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ian Gardner, Robert Gourley
  • Patent number: 10485301
    Abstract: A method is provided for making footwear utilizing a spray-on material. The method can include spraying a spray-on fabric onto surfaces of a three dimensional last. The last can be produced using additive manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, based on data corresponding to dimensions and contours of a consumer's foot, and/or preselected aesthetic footwear designs. The spray-on fabric is sprayed onto the surfaces of the last and allowed to cure to form a flexible, non-woven fabric upper. The upper can be removed from the last and turned inside out. With the upper turned inside out, a sole can be joined to the fabric upper to form the footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Wolverine Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Michael Bohnsack, Clark A. Matis, Lee Martin Smith, John H. Burch, Martin William Frederick Dean, Christopher John Loveder
  • Patent number: 10429499
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor system for measuring a parameter (e.g. volume, temperature or pressure) of a target, the system comprising a diaphragm, a sensor for measuring the axial spacing between the sensor and the diaphragm, and an axially adjustable mount. The mount has a first axial end for mounting the diaphragm which is axially movable relative to the sensor and an opposing, second axial end which is axially fixed relative to the sensor. The diaphragm and mount define a chamber for receiving the target or for being received within the target. In use, the axial spacing between the first axial end and the second axial end of the mount and thus the axial spacing between the diaphragm and sensor varies as a result of a change in the parameter differential across the diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Francis Bridge, Martin A Smith, Bob E Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190251148
    Abstract: A system comprises a first workstation that locally instantiates a design tool configured to allow a designer to specify a design for a web page. A data store is locally available to the first workstation, and receives and stores the design as a saved design. A second workstation provides access to a code editor to allow a programmer to specify a modification to an encoding of the design. A server means instantiates the code editor for the second workstation, saves the modification as a saved modification, and serves the encoding of the design in accordance with the modification by combining the saved modification with the saved design. The server means seamlessly combines the saved design and the saved modification such that the saved modification and the saved design can each be independently altered and recombined to produce a modified encoding of the design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Samir Hashem
  • Publication number: 20190227701
    Abstract: Various methods and systems for documenting interactive graphical design are provided. An exemplary graphical design environment stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprises a documentation element in an interactive graphical design. The design environment also comprises a design element that displays a plurality of states in a rendering of the interactive graphical design in an external player. The documentation element: (i) is enabled to receive a selection from the user of a state in the plurality of states; and (ii) displays a representation of the design element in the state in response to receiving the selection from the user. The documentation element and design element are both instantiated by a processor operating in combination with the non-transitory computer-readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Axure Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Hsu, Martin Smith, Ben Fraser
  • Publication number: 20190197444
    Abstract: The Multi-dimensional Situational Awareness and Risk Mitigation Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“MdSARM”) transforms survey, situational atmospheric (e.g., gps, camera, audio, time, etc.) inputs via MdSARM components into situational risk awareness notices, situational prevention warnings, augmented reality situational risk awareness overlays outputs. MdSARM includes a situational awareness risk assessment and mitigation apparatus, comprising a memory, a component collection in the memory, including, a processor disposed in communication with the memory, and configured to issue a plurality of processing instructions from the component collection stored in the memory. Instructions include to obtain a survey datastructure to quantify the component variables of situational awareness, and correlate survey result data multi-variate vector to known risk matrix database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: John Martin Smith