Patents by Inventor Nelson Smith

Nelson 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: 20240101909
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an apparatus to produce SAF from dry natural gas includes a natural gas reforming area that receives the dry natural gas and that produces synthetic gas from the dry natural gas, a Fischer-Tropsch conversion area that is operably coupled to the natural gas reforming area and that receives the synthetic gas and produces a hydrocarbon chain from the synthetic gas and a product upgrading area that is operably coupled to the Fischer-Tropsch conversion area that receives the hydrocarbon chain and that produces the SAF from the hydrocarbon chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Dvorin, Brent Nelson, Michael G. Smith
  • Patent number: 11154118
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a footwear accessory comprising a pad and sleeve that extends from sides of the pad. The pad having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the pad is wider at the proximal end in comparison to the distal end. The left and right sides of the pad tapers slightly inwards from the proximal end towards the distal end. The sleeve of the pad is configured to be snugly worn in the foot, such that when the foot accessory is worn, the pad is positioned over the bridge of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventors: Jamison Barron Conti, Sam Nelson Smith
  • Publication number: 20200214397
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a footwear accessory comprising a pad and sleeve that extends from sides of the pad. The pad having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the pad is wider at the proximal end in comparison to the distal end. The left and right sides of the pad tapers slightly inwards from the proximal end towards the distal end. The sleeve of the pad is configured to be snugly worn in the foot, such that when the foot accessory is worn, the pad is positioned over the bridge of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: JAMISON BARRON CONTI, Sam Nelson Smith
  • Publication number: 20170034405
    Abstract: A combination gun camera, gun, and gun holder, whereby the recording unit is actuated upon removing the gun from a gun holder, instead of manually operated to implement immediate filming and recording of video. The recording unit is de-activated upon placing the gun in the gun holder to provide engagement between the communicating actuation devices in the holder and recording unit. The video may also be relayed to a remote destination for simultaneous viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: David Ryniec, Isaiah Ambrosini, Nelson Smith
  • Patent number: 9505595
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new pallet lift system for the movement of pallets via the use of a new pallet jack and dolly in conjunction with new tines to transport the pallet from one location to another and minimize the risk of damaging or marring the surface across which the pallet is moved by utilizing a pallet jack and a dolly equipped with soft wheels to allow a pallet to move over door thresholds and floor surfaces without risking damage to the surface, and to facilitate the transportation of pallets of merchandise across an uneven surface such as a parking lot, and into and through a narrow entrance such as a standard doorway and provides a method to load pallets in and out of trucks with the narrow edge leading, thus increasing the usable space inside a typical truck, the present invention being able to be used with multiple different sized pallets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventors: James Nelson Smith, Sean Timothy McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8882851
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an implantable force distribution boot with hydraulic features that mimic the natural hydraulics of a joint. Further embodiments include an exterior prosthetic leg device having intermittent and/or variable electromagnetic features that can engage with magnetic blades on the implantable force distribution boot. In use, the exterior prosthetic leg can be maintained on a residual limb by magnetic force between the implanted blades and the exterior electromagnets. Also disclosed are surgical techniques for preparing a residual limb to better receive and adapt to a prosthetic device. The techniques include an improved surgical method for harvesting a vascularized glabrous skin free flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Larry Nelson Smith
  • Publication number: 20130073057
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an implantable force distribution boot with hydraulic features that mimic the natural hydraulics of a joint. Further embodiments include an exterior prosthetic leg device having intermittent and/or variable electromagnetic features that can engage with magnetic blades on the implantable force distribution boot. In use, the exterior prosthetic leg can be maintained on a residual limb by magnetic force between the implanted blades and the exterior electromagnets. Also disclosed are surgical techniques for preparing a residual limb to better receive and adapt to a prosthetic device. The techniques include an improved surgical method for harvesting a vascularized glabrous skin free flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Larry Nelson Smith
  • Publication number: 20030141352
    Abstract: An envelope allows limited, yet sufficient, inspection of its contents for various types of contraband material, while simultaneously maintaining the privacy of a substantial portion of its contents. The envelope's front panel, back panel, and closure flap are each substantially opaque, and at least a portion of at least two of its edge portions on at least one of the front and back panels, are substantially transparent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: James Nelson Smith, Will Bovey Potterveld, Paul D. Amrozowicz
  • Patent number: 5890306
    Abstract: A street number display for mounting to a building in either a horizontal or vertical alignment. The street number display includes a housing, a face plate having an opening and square character plates which are mounted to the face plate. The square character plates may be arranged to be read in either a vertical or horizontal alignment, thereby permitting the housing to be mounted either vertically or horizontally on the building. A light activated switch is provided to energize or deenergize the light at nightfall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventor: Patric Nelson Smith
  • Patent number: 4558145
    Abstract: A new process for the preparation of HO-EDTA.FE (5% Fe) is disclosed. It is based on the oxidation of Fe.degree. by nitric acid in the presence of HO-EDTA Na.sub.3 to generate the chelate in the Fe.sup.+2 state. The Fe.sup.+2 chelate is then converted to the desired Fe.sup.+3 chelate by air oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Ciba Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Nelson Smith, Joseph W. Stutts
  • Patent number: 4046820
    Abstract: Improved stabilization of 1,1,1-trichloroethane is obtained by employing a free radical scavenger as a stabilizer which will trap trichloromethyl radicals, making them unavailable for formation of acidic species in the trichloroethane. Examples of such free radical scavengers include trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, or fluorene. Compositions in accordance with the invention consist essentially of the 1,1,1-trichloroethane and from about 0.1 volume percent to about 5 volume percent of the free radical scavenger. In the fabrication of semiconductor devices in which the so stabilized trichloroethane is employed as a degreasing solvent, the acidity of the trichloroethane composition may be monitored, and additional free radical scavenger added to the solution to maintain the acidity within acceptable limits, thus allowing the trichloroethane to be used indefinitely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Willis Ray Goodner, James Nelson Smith, John Horvath
  • Patent number: D970150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: Jamison Barron Conti, Sam Nelson Smith