Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Smith

Patrick 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).

  • Hidden parting line mold and hidden parting line molding technique using associated part removal device
    Patent number: 8349240
    Abstract: An injection mold and a cooperating molding system and method that allows for the parting line of a molded vehicle bumper fascia to be hidden within the wheel arch portion thereof. The invention contemplates two different mold designs for producing such a parting line: a double-lifter design and a collapsing slide core design. The bumper fascia remains in the cavity portion of the mold after molding due to the presence of undercuts in the mold cavity. A robotic part removal device is used to remove the molded bumper fascia from the mold cavity after mold opening. The part removal device is adapted to temporarily deform the bumper fascia in the wheel arch flange areas thereof to facilitate its removal from the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Patrick Smith
  • Distinguishing data streams to enhance data storage efficiency
    Patent number: 8352540
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer products for communicating between a client and server by identifying and separating file data streams within a file are provided. The method comprises indicating the type of file data stream to be transmitted and transmitting the indicated file data stream. The transmitted file data stream is compared with a stored data stream. A non-redundant file data stream is stored based upon the outcome of the comparison. The transmitted file data stream and stored data stream may be compared according to a deduplication table based on data stream profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Joseph Anglin, Avishai Haim Hochberg, James Patrick Smith, Neil Gregory Rasmussen
  • Performing scheduled backups of a backup node associated with a plurality of agent nodes
    Patent number: 8352434
    Abstract: Provided are a system and article of manufacture for performing scheduled backups of a backup node associated with a plurality of agent nodes. Backup data sets on at least one machine in a network are associated with a backup node and a plurality of agent nodes in the network are associated with the backup node. The agent nodes are associated with machines in the network capable of backing up the backup data sets associated with the backup node. A schedule indicating a scheduled backup to backup scheduled data sets associated with the backup node is processed. At least one of the agent nodes is contacted to request the at least one agent node to perform the scheduled backup and backup the scheduled data sets, wherein the at least one contacted agent node performs the scheduled backup to backup the scheduled backup sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David George Derk, Robert Clair Edwards, Jr., Glen Hattrup, Avisbai Haim Hochberg, Thomas Franklin Ramke, Jr., James Patrick Smith
  • GUIDING CALLS VIA GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20130003957
    Abstract: A user device may display, via a graphical user interface, questions associated with a voice menu that is used by an interactive voice response (IVR) system to forward calls. The user device may obtain, via the graphical user interface, user responses to the questions. In addition, the user device may send information corresponding to the user responses to the questions to a remote device. The remote device may query the IVR system to identify a call agent, in a call center, whose profile matches the information, obtain contact information of the call agent from the IVR system, and send the contact information to the user device. Furthermore, the user device may receive the contact information from the remote device and display the contact information via the graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Amit Singh, Patrick Smith, Vijay Arumugam, Roopa Kotha, Fariborz Ebrahimi
  • Printed Non-Volatile Memory
    Publication number: 20120307569
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell is disclosed, having first and second semiconductor islands at the same horizontal level and spaced a predetermined distance apart, the first semiconductor island providing a control gate and the second semiconductor island providing source and drain terminals; a gate dielectric layer on at least part of the first semiconductor island; a tunneling dielectric layer on at least part of the second semiconductor island; a floating gate on at least part of the gate dielectric layer and the tunneling dielectric layer; and a metal layer in electrical contact with the control gate and the source and drain terminals. In one advantageous embodiment, the nonvolatile memory cell may be manufactured using an “all-printed” process technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Arvind KAMATH, Patrick Smith, James Montague Cleeves
  • DECORATIVE LAMINATE BOARD AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120288642
    Abstract: A method of providing a decorative laminate board is provided. The method includes providing a board having a decorative upper surface, treating a portion of the decorative upper surface with a laser for embossing the decorative upper surface, and coating the laser treated portion of the decorative upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Patrick Smith
  • Printed dopant layers
    Patent number: 8304780
    Abstract: A method for making an electronic device, such as a MOS transistor, including the steps of forming a plurality of semiconductor islands on an electrically functional substrate, printing a first dielectric layer on or over a first subset of the semiconductor islands and optionally a second dielectric layer on or over a second subset of the semiconductor islands, and annealing. The first dielectric layer contains a first dopant, and the (optional) second dielectric layer contains a second dopant different from the first dopant. The dielectric layer(s), semiconductor islands and substrate are annealed sufficiently to diffuse the first dopant into the first subset of semiconductor islands and, when present, the second dopant into the second subset of semiconductor islands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Kovio, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind Kamath, James Montague Cleeves, Joerg Rockenberger, Patrick Smith, Fabio Zürcher
  • Firearm Barrel Cleaning Patches (CIP)
    Publication number: 20120272560
    Abstract: A planar triangular patch for cleaning firearm bores. The patch has similarly sized notches placed centrally along the edges of the patch, permitting a level of pleating as the patch is inserted into a firearm bore and wraps around a jag. The patch is made of a material design to clean and preserve the interior of a firearm bore and applies uniform pressure against the bore as it presents the face of its longest radius to the bore interior, cleaning the entire bore simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: Shane Patrick Smith
  • Method for making surveillance devices with multiple capacitors
    Patent number: 8296943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to surveillance and/or identification devices having capacitors connected in parallel or in series, and methods of making and using such devices. Devices with capacitors connected in parallel, where one capacitor is fabricated with a relatively thick capacitor dielectric and another is fabricated with a relatively thin capacitor dielectric achieve both a high-precision capacitance and a low breakdown voltage for relatively easy surveillance tag deactivation. Devices with capacitors connected in series result in increased lateral dimensions of a small capacitor. This makes the capacitor easier to fabricate using techniques that may have relatively limited resolution capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Kovio, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Smith, Criswell Choi, James Montague Cleeves, Vivek Subramanian, Arvind Kamath, Steven Molesa
  • Pipe Fusion Data Management System and Method
    Publication number: 20120265353
    Abstract: A pipe fusion data management system, including: a data receiving interface for receiving data directly or indirectly from at least one remote source, the data including at least one data field representing at least one of the following: fusion data, pipe data, parameter data, operation data, configuration data, condition data, measurement data, entity data, user data, or any combination thereof; an input for facilitating user input; a storage device for storing received and/or input data; and a processor for generating a visual user interface to display received, input, stored, and/or processed data relating to the fusion, joining and/or installation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Silvernail, Eric C. Davis, Patrick Smith, Bruce Schurter, James Ledger
  • HIDDEN PARTING LINE MOLD AND HIDDEN PARTING LINE MOLDING TECHNIQUE USING ASSOCIATED PART REMOVAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120242004
    Abstract: An injection mold and a cooperating molding system and method that allows for the parting line of a molded vehicle bumper fascia to be hidden within the wheel arch portion thereof. The invention contemplates two different mold designs for producing such a parting line: a double-lifter design and a collapsing slide core design. The bumper fascia remains in the cavity portion of the mold after molding due to the presence of undercuts in the mold cavity. A robotic part removal device is used to remove the molded bumper fascia from the mold cavity after mold opening. The part removal device is adapted to temporarily deform the bumper fascia in the wheel arch flange areas thereof to facilitate its removal from the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Patrick Smith
  • Printed non-volatile memory
    Patent number: 8264027
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell is disclosed, having first and second semiconductor islands at the same horizontal level and spaced a predetermined distance apart, the first semiconductor island providing a control gate and the second semiconductor island providing source and drain terminals; a gate dielectric layer on at least part of the first semiconductor island; a tunneling dielectric layer on at least part of the second semiconductor island; a floating gate on at least part of the gate dielectric layer and the tunneling dielectric layer; and a metal layer in electrical contact with the control gate and the source and drain terminals. In one advantageous embodiment, the nonvolatile memory cell may be manufactured using an “all-printed” process technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kovio, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind Kamath, Patrick Smith, James Montague Cleeves
  • High reliability surveillance and/or identification tag/devices and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 8264359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making capacitors for use in surveillance/identification tags or devices, and methods of using such surveillance/identification devices. The capacitors manufactured according to the methods of the present invention and used in the surveillance/identification devices described herein comprise printed conductive and dielectric layers. The methods and devices of the present invention improve the manufacturing tolerances associated with conventional metal-plastic-metal capacitor, as well as the deactivation reliability of the capacitor used in a surveillance/identification tag or device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kovio, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivek Subramanian, Patrick Smith, Vikram Pavate, Arvind Kamath, Criswell Choi, Aditi Chandra, James Montague Cleeves
  • dF/dT TRIGGER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120194169
    Abstract: A dF/dT trigger system and method includes instantaneously triggering on a frequency deviation of a data signal, which can be associated with an SSC signal. After receiving a signal at an input terminal of a test and measurement instrument, the signal is low-pass filtered and transmitted to trigger circuitry. When a frequency deviation rate in the filtered signal exceeds or crosses one or more thresholds, a trigger event is produced. Also disclosed is a test and measurement instrument including an input terminal to receive the signal, input circuitry to receive and process the signal, and dF/dT trigger circuitry configured to receive the signal and produce a trigger event when a frequency deviation in the signal exceeds or crosses one or more thresholds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: TEKTRONIX, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. SMITH, Daniel G KNIERIM, John C. CALVIN, Shane A. HAZZARD
  • High reliability surveillance and/or identification tag/devices and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 8227320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making capacitors for use in surveillance/identification tags or devices, and methods of using such surveillance/identification devices. The capacitors manufactured according to the methods of the present invention and used in the surveillance/identification devices described herein comprise printed conductive and dielectric layers. The methods and devices of the present invention improve the manufacturing tolerances associated with conventional metal-plastic-metal capacitor, as well as the deactivation reliability of the capacitor used in a surveillance/identification tag or device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kovio, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivek Subramanian, Patrick Smith, Vikram Pavate, Arvind Kamath, Criswell Choi, Aditi Chandra, James Montague Cleeves
  • Firearm barrel cleaning patches
    Patent number: 8196330
    Abstract: A planar triangular patch for cleaning firearm bores. The patch has similarly sized notches placed centrally along the edges of the patch, permitting a uniform level of pleating as the patch is inserted into a firearm bore and wraps around a jag. The patch is made of a material design to clean and preserve the interior of a firearm bore and applies uniform pressure against the bore as it presents the face of its longest radius to the bore interior, cleaning the entire bore simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Shane Patrick Smith
  • PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A DECORATIVE LAMINATE
    Publication number: 20120141749
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative board, which board, on its upper surface includes a decorative layer and a wear layer of cellulose and thermosetting amino resin. A decorative layer and wear layer is applied as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated temperature and pressure in a laminate press. The wear layer, the decor layer and the base layer are arranged to form a stack of layers. The stack of layers are fed into a laminate press and pressed therein under heat and pressure where at least the upper surface becomes heated. The decorative board is acquired from the laminate press whereupon a forced cooling of the decorative board is initiated in order to bring the surface temperature of the decorative board down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventors: Patrick Smith, Krister Hansson, Ake Sjoberg, Roland Larsson
  • Methods and software for printing materials onto a substrate
    Patent number: 8191018
    Abstract: Methods and software for correcting printable circuit layouts. The methods generally including steps of identifying shapes in an input circuit layout, applying a plurality of correction rules to the shapes, and producing an output printed circuit layout in accordance with the identified shapes and the correction rules. The input circuit layout generally comprises a bitmapped image or other description of at least one printable layer of at least one electronic component, device, or die. Embodiments of the present invention further allow for more precise control of spreading and effective coverage of features (e.g., source/drain terminal regions, gates, capacitors, diodes, interconnects, etc.) on a substrate by a printed ink composition including electronic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Kovio, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Molesa, Erik Scher, Patrick Smith, Michael Kocsis
  • Separating file data streams to enhance progressive incremental processing
    Patent number: 8185496
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer products for separating file data streams for improved progressive incremental processing are provided. The method comprises identifying data in a file, prior to transmission of the data in a data stream to a second system, such that the second system can distinguish first data from second data in the file. The method further comprises processing the first and second data to determine whether the first or second data has changed, and transmitting the first data to the second system in response to determining the first data has changed, so that the first data is stored in a data storage medium in association with third and fourth data previously stored without replacing the third data and fourth data, wherein the third and fourth data comprise older versions of the first and second data, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Joseph Anglin, David Maxwell Cannon, Barry Fruchtman, Avishai Haim Hochberg, James Patrick Smith
  • Incremental backup using snapshot delta views
    Patent number: 8176272
    Abstract: A backup method that uses snapshot delta views to create backups of a data collection is provided. The method comprises taking a first snapshot of the data collection, in response to determining that a previous snapshot used to create a backup does not exist; creating a backup of the data collection using the first snapshot, in response to determining that the previous snapshot does not exist; recording that the first snapshot was used as a source for the creation of a backup; and taking a second snapshot of the data collection, in response to determining that the previous snapshot that was used as a source for a backup does exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Oliver Augenstein, Toby Lyn Marek, James Patrick Smith, Thomas Prause