Patents by Inventor Nathaniel Smith
Nathaniel 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: 20160117967Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for generating images on a multi-primary display. A multi-primary display can include control logic that converts input image data into the multi-primary color space employed by the display by mapping the input pixel values into an intermediate color space according to a gamut mapping function and then decomposing the mapped pixel values into color subfields associated with the display's primary colors. The control logic can be configured to identify a lossy gamut mapping saturation parameter value to use in the gamut mapping process which results in a power-saving desaturated image that is perceived by the Human Visual System (HVS) as substantially maintaining its color fidelity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Edward Buckley, Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 8906919Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for slowing the development of mammalian organ, tissue and cellular damage and death by using a persistent sodium current blocker (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof). The present invention further relates to a method for preventing damage and death in mammalian organs, tissues and cells or reducing the extent of damage and death in mammalian organs, tissues and cells. In particular the invention relates to a method for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of non-neuronal and non-myocardial cell or tissue damage or death and for reducing the pain associated with non-neuronal and non-myocardial cell or tissue damage.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Ozteo Pty LtdInventors: Paul Nathaniel Smith, Steven Michael Weiss
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Publication number: 20120172363Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for slowing the development of mammalian organ, tissue and cellular damage and death by using a persistent sodium current blocker (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof). The present invention further relates to a method for preventing damage and death in mammalian organs, tissues and cells or reducing the extent of damage and death in mammalian organs, tissues and cells. In particular the invention relates to a method for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of non-neuronal and non-myocardial cell or tissue damage or death and for reducing the pain associated with non-neuronal and non-myocardial cell or tissue damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Ozleo Pty LtdInventors: Paul Nathaniel Smith, Steven Michael Weiss
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Patent number: 7722114Abstract: A zero gravity wall hugger recliner having a motor drive, seat and backrest assembly that move back and forth on a trolley mounted on the chair base when the seat and backrest assembly move forward with the trolley on the chair base. A bracket attached between the base and seat moves the assembly from an upright to a reclined position. The recliner has a leg rest driven by a control bar attached between the leg rest and bracket for elevation the leg rest when the trolley moves forward and retracts the leg rest when the trolley moves to the rear.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Jobri LLCInventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Publication number: 20090256402Abstract: A zero gravity wall hugger recliner having a motor drive, seat and backrest assembly that move back and forth on a trolley mounted on the chair base when the seat and backrest assembly move forward with the trolley on the chair base. A bracket attached between the base and seat moves the assembly from an upright to a reclined position. The recliner has a leg rest driven by a control bar attached between the leg rest and bracket for elevation the leg rest when the trolley moves forward and retracts the leg rest when the trolley moves to the rear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 7412912Abstract: A drying system configured to dry the pedals of a vehicle as well as the footwear of the driver of the vehicle. The dry system includes an air trap for catching and diverting air from the ventilation system of the vehicle. A multi tube adapter is connected between the air trap and multiple tubes. The tubes are configured direct the air flow from the multi tube adapter to each of the pedals. The tubes are connected to the rear portion of the pedals and direct air flow into a chamber of each of the pedals. Each of the pedals includes multiple holes on the surface and bottom. The holes permit the air flow to exit the chamber of the pedal, thereby drying the pedals and further permit the air flow to blow onto the footwear of the driver, drying footwear of the driver. The holes on the bottom portion of each of the pedals permit air and liquid to exit the chamber of each of the pedals, thereby preventing liquid buildup within each of the chambers of the pedals.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 7311359Abstract: A zero gravity chair generally holds an occupant in a position where the angle between the legs and the torso may be greater than 90 degrees. Typically, the legs may also be elevated such that the legs are even with or above a user's heart. The disclosed zero gravity chair, in some embodiments, enables the backrest portion to pivot relative to the seat portion allowing the user to adjust an angle between the seat portion and the backrest portion. The disclosed zero gravity chair further enables both the backrest and the seat portions to pivot as a unit independent of the angle adjustment. In certain embodiments, the chair also rotates 360 degrees about a vertical axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Nepsco, Inc.Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Publication number: 20070238085Abstract: A computer based system having one or more computers is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of trainee client computers. The system can include at least one controlled digital character and a non-trainee digital entity, a plurality of models, and a rendering module for rendering the models on a display. The system is usable in training workforce teams and in a wide variety of additional applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Richard Colvin, William Ball, Jennifer Gauvin, Benjamin Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Thomas Smith
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Publication number: 20070137418Abstract: A drying system configured to dry the pedals of a vehicle as well as the footwear of the driver of the vehicle. The dry system includes an air trap for catching and diverting air from the ventilation system of the vehicle. A multi tube adapter is connected between the air trap and multiple tubes. The tubes are configured direct the air flow from the multi tube adapter to each of the pedals. The tubes are connected to the rear portion of the pedals and direct air flow into a chamber of each of the pedals. Each of the pedals includes multiple holes on the surface and bottom. The holes permit the air flow to exit the chamber of the pedal, thereby drying the pedals and further permit the air flow to blow onto the footwear of the driver, drying footwear of the driver. The holes on the bottom portion of each of the pedals permit air and liquid to exit the chamber of each of the pedals, thereby preventing liquid buildup within each of the chambers of the pedals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 7185378Abstract: An adjustable support/pad that retains any shape to which it is configured and which may be reshaped to serve another purpose. The support/pad has at least one pliable coil spring in the shape of a flexible tube capable of being bent into multiple positions and holding any of the positions until it is again bent. The coil spring is embedded in a deformable cushion to provide comfort of the body wherever the support/pad is applied. The adjustable support can be made into a neck supporting pillow, or a cushion adapted to be removably attached to the back of a chair, to support the back of a seated user.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Publication number: 20070001499Abstract: A zero gravity chair generally holds an occupant in a position where the angle between the legs and the torso may be greater than 90 degrees. Typically, the legs may also be elevated such that the legs are even with or above a user's heart. The disclosed zero gravity chair, in some embodiments, enables the backrest portion to pivot relative to the seat portion allowing the user to adjust an angle between the seat portion and the backrest portion. The disclosed zero gravity chair further enables both the backrest and the seat portions to pivot as a unit independent of the angle adjustment. In certain embodiments, the chair also rotates 360 degrees about a vertical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Publication number: 20060116259Abstract: An ergonomic chair that serves the conventional chair functions such as an office, desk or side chair and that functions as a motion or exercise chair as well. The exercise components include armrests and a headrest that convert to apparatus for exercising muscles in the shoulders, chest, arms, back and lateral thoracic area of a person seated in the chair. Additional apparatus is provided for exercising the legs of the person seated in the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Publication number: 20060087159Abstract: A reclining chair system that features a recliner motion mechanism used for positioning a reclining unit that includes a seat and a seat back having a fixed positional relationship to each other, including a gear rack adapted to receive a gear that travels in engagement with the gear rack, a gear shaft attached to the gear and driven by a drive motor for rotating the gear and causing it to move along the gear rack, a connection between the drive motor and seat that causes the seat back to move, as the gear travels along the gear rack, at least at the seat back's lower edge, and generally in the direction of the gear rack, and a fixed position curved track, adapted to be engaged by a follower, the follower being connected to the seat back at a position for causing a rotational movement of the seat back relative to a rotational axis of the gear, to guide the seat back during movement of the gear along the gear rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2004Publication date: April 27, 2006Applicant: NEPSCO, Inc.Inventors: Allen Sheldon, Nathaniel Smith
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Publication number: 20040039316Abstract: An adjustable support/pad that retains any shape to which it is configured and which may be reshaped to serve another purpose. The support/pad has at least one pliable coil spring in the shape of a flexible tube capable of being bent into multiple positions and holding any of the positions until it is again bent. The coil spring is embedded in a deformable cushion to provide comfort of the body wherever the support/pad is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 6491342Abstract: A reclining chair has a frame and body support including a seat, back rest and leg rest. The body support is carried on a pair of cams mounted on a track to rock between an upright and fully reclined position. In the fully reclined position the chair occupant is placed in a zero gravity position. The leg rest which is pivotally connected to the seat continuously and smoothly moves with respect to the seat as the body support moves from one position to another.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 6234478Abstract: A game dial device includes a plurality of disks and a spinner rotatably mounted about a common axis. A base member contains a circumferential row of numbers representing bonuses generated from the game and a portion marked with a distinguishing notation or symbol. An upper disk member superimposed on the base member contains a number of fields representing varying degrees of success, an indicator window, and a portion marked with a distinguishing notation or symbol. A spinner is rotatably mounted on the dial operable to sweep the fields upon actuation by the player.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventor: Jason Nathaniel Smith
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Patent number: 5884466Abstract: A lawn mower including a deck having an inner surface forming a cutting chamber, a cutting blade disposed within the cutting chamber, a drive motor for rotating the cutting blade within the cutting chamber, and a separate wear-resistant liner removably attached to the deck and covering at least a portion of the inner surface of the deck. The liner conforms to the shape of the deck and is formed of a wear-resistant plastic material which substantially increases the life of the deck under abrasive conditions such as sandy soil. Other embodiments are disclosed wherein an integral layer of wear-resistant plastic is formed directly on the inner surface of the deck and wherein a separate rigid liner having an integral layer of wear-resistant plastic formed directly thereon is removably attached to the inner surface of the deck. The wear-resistant plastic is preferably a urethane polymer or a polyurethane elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.Inventors: William G. Willmering, Linton L. Lewis, Nathaniel Smith, Eric R. Walker
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Patent number: 4850072Abstract: A mop head for holding a removable mop includes first and second elongate support members that are movable relative to each other to clamp a mop therebetween. The support members are releasably connected to each other at one end by a projection which can be fitted into an opening, and are connected to each other at the other end by a spring-biased handle. The support members can be pivoted relative to each other to enable a mop to be removed and replaced easily. In an alternative embodiment, the support members can be displaced relative to each other by a movable portion of a handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1987Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: Smith Inventions Inc.Inventor: Nathaniel Smith