Patents by Inventor Nicholas A. Smith

Nicholas 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).

  • TAMPER EVIDENT CAP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190263569
    Abstract: A tamper evident cap assembly includes an outer cap having an outer cap end wall and an outer cap skirt, and an inner cap having an inner cap end wall and an inner cap skirt. The inner cap skirt has a thread on an inner surface for selectively fastening the cap assembly on a portion of a container. The thread has separations therein. The first and second vertical ratchet teeth of the outer cap and the inner cap, respectively, abut when the outer cap is turned in an application direction to rotate the inner cap and the outer cap together to fasten the inner cap onto the container. When a downward force is applied on the outer cap, the second end teeth on the inner cap engage with the first end teeth on the outer cap applying torque on the outer cap in the removal direction turning the inner cap to release the cap assembly from the container and rupture the tamper evident band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Nicholas SMITH
  • HORIZONTAL RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP
    Publication number: 20190193639
    Abstract: A horizontally moving retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle, such as a low to the ground vehicle like a van. The horizontal vehicle step can provide access to different portions of the vehicle. Further, the horizontal vehicle step can act as a safety mechanism to reduce potential harm to a user in accidentally stepping in gaps between the vehicle and a curb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • Retractable vehicle step
    Patent number: 10322677
    Abstract: A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having an upper stepping surface, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The first and second arms can be generally planar linkages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: LUND MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Horst Leitner, Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP
    Publication number: 20190176708
    Abstract: A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having an upper stepping surface, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The first and second arms can be generally planar linkages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Horst Leitner, Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • Rotating contact assemblies for self-leveling camera heads
    Patent number: 10288997
    Abstract: Camera heads and associated rotating contact assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment a slip-ring assembly includes a rotating contact assembly including slip rings having a cylindrical ring assembly and a flexible or bendable brush assembly. Brush elements may flexed to remain in contact with corresponding ring assembly electrical contacts. Bush contacts may be coated or have attached contact assemblies to increase hardness and oxide resistance with materials such as palladium nickel, rhodium, or hard gold, though a variety of other materials may be used as a suitable coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chapman, Mark S. Olsson, Nicholas A. Smith, Alexander L. Warren
  • CONVERTIBLE SLIDING TOP
    Publication number: 20190135095
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a convertible sliding top assembly for use with a vehicle. The convertible sliding top assembly can create an opening on the top of the vehicle by rotating a plurality of arms and folding over a soft cover. The assembly can be designed and shaped to improve aerodynamics when the vehicle is moving and prevent the buildup of water on the soft cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Nicholas Smith, Carlos Gutierrez, Chris Schumacher, Scott Cover
  • RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP
    Publication number: 20190126835
    Abstract: A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having an upper stepping surface, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The first and second arms can be generally planar linkages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Horst Leitner, Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • TRIPLE CONTAINMENT TARGETS FOR PARTICLE IRRADIATION
    Publication number: 20190080813
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for containing irradiated particles, the system having a housing having a closed upstream end and an open downstream end; an axially disposed tunnel extending from the downstream end to the upstream end, wherein longitudinally extending regions of the tunnel define a plurality of threaded surfaces; a sample cup positioned within the tunnel and proximal to the closed upstream end; threaded plugs matingly received by the threaded surfaces so as to provide at least one seal between the sample cup and the atmosphere external of the housing; and a plurality of deformable substrates disposed between the plugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Smith, David A. Rotsch, Sergey D. Chemerisov, Jerry A. Nolen, JR., James L. Bailey
  • RETRACTABLE STEP AND SIDE BAR ASSEMBLY FOR RAISED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190071042
    Abstract: A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Nicholas Smith, Eric Charles Bajza, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • A method of data transfer, a method of controlling use of data and a cryptographic device
    Publication number: 20190052456
    Abstract: A method of data transfer from a tenant to a service provider comprises encrypting the data with a public key of a key pair generated by a secure device within the service provider system. The data thus cannot be accessed by the service provider during transmission. The data is generated with a corresponding access control list, which specifies that a valid certificate must be presented N in order to grant a particular use of the data once stored. The tenant can thus retain control of the use of the data even though it has been transferred out of the tenant system. A method of controlling use of data securely stored in the service provider system comprises issuing a use certificate having an expiry time to the party requesting use of the data. The use certificate must be validated before use of the stored data is granted. This enables the tenant to grant use of the stored data for a limited time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Ian BYGRAVE, Alec EDGINGTON, Richard KETTLEWELL, David O'DOHERTY, Nicholas SMITH, Neil WALKER
  • Carboxamide derivatives
    Patent number: 10195181
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Andrew Brearley, James Dale, Anne-Marie Edwards, Mahbub Ahmed, David Porter, Robert Alexander Pulz, Lisa Ann Rooney, David Andrew Sandham, Duncan Shaw, Nichola Smith, Jessica Louise Taylor, Roger John Taylor, Thomas Josef Troxler, Joe Wrigglesworth
  • Horizontal retractable vehicle step
    Patent number: 10195997
    Abstract: A horizontally moving retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle, such as a low to the ground vehicle like a van. The horizontal vehicle step can provide access to different portions of the vehicle. Further, the horizontal vehicle step can act as a safety mechanism to reduce potential harm to a user in accidentally stepping in gaps between the vehicle and a curb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • Retractable vehicle step
    Patent number: 10183624
    Abstract: A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having an upper stepping surface, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The first and second arms can be generally planar linkages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: LUND MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Horst Leitner, Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • Vehicle cargo tailgate enclosure
    Patent number: 10173735
    Abstract: An improved vehicle cargo tailgate enclosure particularly adapted for ease of installation and removal. The tailgate enclosure comprises two side walls and a rear wall. The rear wall is configured to slope upwardly and rearwardly to provide additional storage space to a cargo bed of a vehicle. The cargo tailgate enclosure further comprises tubular members which comprise a non-circular cross section which provide exceptional strength a structural stability to the cargo tailgate enclosure. The cargo tailgate enclosure further comprises a plurality of upright members. Some of the upright members are configured to attach the cargo tailgate enclosure to a vehicle and to cap the tubular members. Other upright members are configured to support the tailgate enclosure against the surface cargo bed or a tailgate of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Nicholas Smith
  • Thermal extraction architectures for camera and lighting devices
    Patent number: 10171712
    Abstract: Thermal extraction architectures for heat-generating electronic devices such as digital cameras or lights are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Eric M. Chapman, Nicholas A. Smith, James F. Kleyn, Alexander L. Warren
  • ARTICULATING WIRE PASSER
    Publication number: 20180360517
    Abstract: An articulating wire passer for passing a surgical wire around a bone broadly comprises a handle, rigid guide section, support guide, trigger, push rod, articulable member, tensioner, and wire catcher. The articulable member includes a number of pivotable segments configured to be advanced from an extended position to an engaged position via ratcheting action between the trigger and push rod. Tension in the surgical wire induced by the tensioner causes the pivotable segments to pivot as they advance from the rigid guide section and thus draw the surgical wire around the bone. The wire catcher allows the user to retrieve the surgical wire from the articulable member on the other side of the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Judd Michael Smith, Tadd Nicholas Smith, C Daniel Smith
  • THERMAL EXTRACTION ARCHITECTURES FOR CAMERA AND LIGHTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180316829
    Abstract: Thermal extraction architectures for heat-generating electronic devices such as digital cameras or lights are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Eric M. Chapman, Nicholas A. Smith
  • SURGICAL RETRACTOR AND WIRE PASSER
    Publication number: 20180263612
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and wire passer broadly comprising an elongated handle, a paddle, a curved tip, and a guide passageway. The elongated handle allows a user to grasp and apply leverage to the surgical retractor and wire passer. The paddle extends from the elongated handle and is a thin and flat plate for holding back non-skeletal tissue away from an operating area. The curved tip extends from the paddle opposite the handle and includes a concave engagement surface for engaging the bone. The guide passageway extends along the curved tip and curls a surgical wire at least partially around the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: C. Daniel Smith, Tadd Nicholas Smith, Judd Michael Smith
  • Retractable step and side bar assembly for raised vehicle
    Patent number: 10077016
    Abstract: A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Nicholas Smith, Eric Charles Bajza, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • Grapevine plant named ‘Itasca’
    Patent number: PP29847
    Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct variety of grapevine plant named ‘Itasca’, which is characterized by its adaptibility to grow in cold climates for grape production, its cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 4, its fruits that are suitable for making white wine, its fruit with moderately low total acidity levels combined with high sugar levels at maturity, and its high resistance to downy mildew and black rot diseases and moderate resistance to powdery mildew and foliar infestation by the insect pest phylloxera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Peter Hemstad, Nicholas Smith, Kathryn Cook, John Thull, James Luby