Patents by Inventor Nathan L. Smith
Nathan L. 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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Publication number: 20240122080Abstract: A superconductor device includes a high superconductivity transition temperature enhanced from the raw material transition temperature. The superconductor device includes a matrix material and a core material. The enhancing matrix material and the core material together create a system of strongly coupled carriers. A plurality of low-dimensional conductive features can be embedded in the matrix. The low-dimensional conductive features (e.g., nanowires or nanoparticles) can be conductors or superconductors. An interaction between electrons of the low-dimensional conductive features and the enhancing matrix material can promote excitations that increase a superconductivity transition temperature of the superconductor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Philipp Braeuninger-Weimer, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Conor L. Myhrvold, Cameron Myhrvold, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roderick A. Hyde, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Victoria Y.H. Wood, David R. Smith, John Brian Pendry, Charles Whitmer, William Henry Mangione-Smith, Brian C. Holloway, Stuart A. Wolf, Vladimir Z. Kresin
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Publication number: 20240085623Abstract: According to various embodiments, an array of elements forms an artificially-structured material. The artificially-structured material can also include an array of tuning mechanisms included as part of the array of elements that are configured to change material properties of the artificially-structured material on a per-element basis. The tuning mechanisms can change the material properties of the artificially-structured material by changing operational properties of the elements in the array of elements on a per-element basis based on one or a combination of stimuli detected by sensors included in the array of tuning mechanisms, programmable circuit modules included as part of the array of tuning mechanisms, data stored at individual data stores included as part of the array of tuning mechanisms, and communications transmitted through interconnects included as part of the array of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Daniel Arnitz, Patrick Bowen, Seyedmohammadreza Faghih Imani, Joseph Hagerty, Roderick A. Hyde, Edward K.Y. Jung, Guy S. Lipworth, Nathan P. Myhrvold, David R. Smith, Clarence T. Tegreene, Yaroslav A. Urzhumov, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
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Patent number: 11923472Abstract: A deformable array of semiconductor devices, and a method of manufacturing such a deformable array. The deformable array comprises a plurality of islands, where each island contains at least one semiconductor device, and the plurality of islands are arranged in an auxetic geometry.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Sabrina M. Curtis, Haotian Wang, Gabriel P. Anfinrud, Alexander O. Randolph, Gabriel L. Smith, Nathan S. Lazarus
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Patent number: 11921014Abstract: A method includes receiving raw data and generating a manufacturing data packet (MDP) that includes at least a portion of the raw data. Generating the MDP includes associating metadata with the raw data and associating a timestamp with the raw data. The timestamp is synchronized to a common reference time. A data model associated with the MDP is obtained. The data model includes one or more predefined data types and one or more predefined data fields. A first data type from the one or more predefined data types is determined based at least in part on characteristics of the raw data. An algorithm is determined based at least in part on the first data type. The MDP is processed according to the algorithm to produce an output. The first data type is associated with the raw data. The output is associated with a data field of the first data type.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Sight Machine, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Oostendorp, Kurtis Alan Demaagd, Ryan L. Smith
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Patent number: 9012157Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Cytosignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Patent number: 8877451Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Cytosignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Publication number: 20140086902Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: CYTOSIGNET, INC.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Patent number: 8597894Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Cytosignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Patent number: 8460890Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Cytosignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Publication number: 20100233731Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Patent number: 7727734Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: CytoSignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Publication number: 20100120071Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Publication number: 20100111934Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Nathan L. Smith
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Patent number: 5494800Abstract: A method of determining the presence and quantity of an analyte of interest in a particulate-containing sample is disclosed, as is a construct for use in the method. The method is particularly useful for determining an analyte in whole blood and in fermentation suspensions. The construct is comprised of a first moiety, which is a particulate-binding moiety and a second moiety, which binds the analyte of interest.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: CytoSignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith, III
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Patent number: 4900685Abstract: A method of determining the presence and quantity of an analyte of interest in a particulate-containing sample is disclosed, as is a construct for use in the method. The method is particularly useful for determining an analyte in whole blood and in fermentation suspensions. The construct is comprised of a first moiety, which is a particulate-binding moiety and a second moiety, which binds the analyte of interest.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1987Date of Patent: February 13, 1990Assignee: Cytosignet, Inc.Inventor: Nathan L. Smith, III
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Patent number: 4547466Abstract: A suspension of particles such as carboxylated polystyrene latex particles are coated (as by carbodiimide coupling) with an antigen (such as chemically modified Bovine Serum Albumin). The antigen-coated particles are incubated with a gamma-globulin to the antigen (such as can be produced by immunizing rabbits) under non-agglutinating conditions. The particles having antigen/gamma-globulin immune complexes are recovered and resuspended to form a diagnostic reagent which agglutinates when mixed with human serum containing Rheumatoid Factor.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1983Date of Patent: October 15, 1985Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: Michael F. Turanchik, Kwok K. Yeung, Nathan L. Smith
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Patent number: 4087609Abstract: Novel compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## where B is NR, O, S, ##STR2## or --CH.sub.2 ; (M).sub.n is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain; X is NR, O or S; A is SO.sub.2 R, CN, NO.sub.2 or H; Y is NR.sub.2, N.sub.3, halogen or SH; R is H and/or a lower alkyl group; D is N.sub.3 or halogen and n is 1-12.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1976Date of Patent: May 2, 1978Assignee: Nelson Research & Development CompanyInventors: Nathan L. Smith, Vithal J. Rajadhyaksha
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Patent number: 4007089Abstract: A method for binding biologically active compounds to carriers comprising reacting an asymmetric bifunctional linking compound having at least one phenyl azide moiety and at least one s-triazine moiety with a carrier in the presence of light to form a carrier bound to the linking compound through the phenyl azide moiety, and reacting said carrier bound to the linking compound with a biologically active compound under reaction conditions sufficient to bind the biologically active compound to the linking compound through the s-triazine moiety.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1975Date of Patent: February 8, 1977Assignee: Nelson Research & Development CompanyInventor: Nathan L. Smith, III