Patents by Inventor Paul C. Smith

Paul C. 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).

  • Patent number: 11193292
    Abstract: A nuclear power plant having a protective superstructure including a first end region configured to cover a nuclear reactor in a containment structure, a second end region opposite the first end region and configured to cover a cooling water pump house, and a central region between the first and second end regions and configured to cover a turbine hall. The superstructure has an oval-shaped plan profile, the oval having a greater degree of curvature at the first end region than at the second end region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE POWER ENGINEERING PLC
    Inventors: Jose A Marquez-Santoyo, Mark J Richardson, Gareth Edwards, Paul C Smith
  • Publication number: 20200199902
    Abstract: A nuclear power plant having a protective superstructure including a first end region configured to cover a nuclear reactor in a containment structure, a second end region opposite the first end region and configured to cover a cooling water pump house, and a central region between the first and second end regions and configured to cover a turbine hall. The superstructure has an oval-shaped plan profile, the oval having a greater degree of curvature at the first end region than at the second end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE POWER ENGINEERING plc
    Inventors: Jose A MARQUEZ-SANTOYO, Mark J RICHARDSON, Gareth EDWARDS, Paul C SMITH
  • Patent number: 8675695
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a processor for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state, wherein the one or more tunable parameters include the following parameters: the laser current and the wavelength of the output light. The apparatus may include a laser and/or a holographic storage medium. Also provided is a method for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics, LLC
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Jason R. Ensher, Paul A. Morrison, Keith W. Malang, Roger Shepherd, William G. Creech
  • Patent number: 8496213
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a mobile information handling device, comprising a mount for mounting the mobile information handling device, at least one cooling assembly coupled to the mount and suitable for cooling a mobile information handling device mounted on the mount, and a plurality of stabilization assemblies suitable for stabilizing the mobile information handling system mounted on the mount. The apparatus for mounting a mobile information handling device further comprises a dock connecting assembly suitable for providing docking of a peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Mobile Oasis LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Kunert, Blayne E. Medema, Matthew Miller, Paul C. Smith
  • Patent number: 8446808
    Abstract: A method for adjusting at least one alignment control axis of a holographic data storage system or device to or towards a sufficiently optimal recovery position for recovery of a hologram based on a derived feedback error signal and/or a derived feed-forward signal. For the next hologram in the sequence, the derived feedback error signal estimates the direction and magnitude of misalignment of the at least one alignment control axis for one or more previously recovered holograms based on alignment-indicating data. The derived feed-forward signal estimates an optimal alignment value for the at least one alignment control axis for one or more holograms based on recording and recovery operating condition data for the holograms. An iterative alignment procedure may also be used to derive a feedback error signal for one hologram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics, LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Ayres, Alan Hoskins, Paul C. Smith, John J. Kane
  • Publication number: 20120287491
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a processor for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state, wherein the one or more tunable parameters include the following parameters: the laser current and the wavelength of the output light. The apparatus may include a laser and/or a holographic storage medium. Also provided is a method for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Inphase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Jason R. Ensher, Paul A. Morrison, Keith W. Malang, Roger Shepherd, William G. Creech
  • Patent number: 8311067
    Abstract: External cavity laser (ECL) systems and methods for measuring the wavelength of the ECL by using a portion of the positional light received by the position sensitive detector (PSD) to determine the position of a wavelength tuning element (such as a diffraction grating or an etalon), for determining the longitudinal laser mode or power output of the laser from a portion of the laser light received by a beam-shearing mode sensor, and by using a non-output beam(s) from a transmissive diffraction grating in the ECL to monitor the external cavity laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics, LLC
    Inventors: Jason R. Ensher, Paul C. Smith, Ian B. Murray
  • Publication number: 20120261461
    Abstract: Two sheets of 20# paper of 21?×10?? sheet size are laminated together using pattern printed adhesive and silicon sites to create a sheet of multi-up #10 envelopes. Each envelope is separated by a perforation in the sheet and includes edges that are square folded to eliminate image deletions as the envelopes travel through a printer. Three kiss slits are located at the bottom of each envelope to allow air to escape and prevent wrinkling as they are conveyed through a printer. The flaps for each of the envelopes are included in the sheet which are to be folded over and sealed using a peel and seal adhesive strip, which keeps the strip moisture free and the flap opened to eliminate issues of sealing in the printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Liam S. Cummings, Robert L. Dengler, John M. Viavattine, Paul C. Smith, Arthur A. Padilla, David S. Cody, Marc Wetmore
  • Patent number: 8254418
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a processor for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state, wherein the one or more tunable parameters include the following parameters: the laser current and the wavelength of the output light. The apparatus may include a laser and/or a holographic storage medium. Also provided is a method for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: InPhase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Jason R. Ensher, Paul A. Morrison, Keith W. Malang, Roger Shepherd, William G. Creech
  • Publication number: 20100074089
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a processor for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state, wherein the one or more tunable parameters include the following parameters: the laser current and the wavelength of the output light. The apparatus may include a laser and/or a holographic storage medium. Also provided is a method for determining if a laser is operating in a single-mode state and for determining the degree to which one of one or more tunable parameters for the laser must be adjusted so that laser operates in a single-mode state if not operating in a single-mode state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: INPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Jason R. Ensher, Paul A. Morrison, Keith W. Malang, Roger Shepherd, William G. Creech
  • Publication number: 20090323737
    Abstract: External cavity laser (ECL) systems and methods for measuring the wavelength of the ECL by using a portion of the positional light received by the position sensitive detector (PSD) to determine the position of a wavelength tuning element (such as a diffraction grating or an etalon), for determining the longitudinal laser mode or power output of the laser from a portion of the laser light received by a beam-shearing mode sensor, and by using a non-output beam(s) from a transmissive diffraction grating in the ECL to monitor the external cavity laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: INPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jason R. Ensher, Paul C. Smith, Ian B. Murray
  • Publication number: 20090207710
    Abstract: A method for adjusting at least one alignment control axis of a holographic data storage system or device to or towards a sufficiently optimal recovery position for recovery of a hologram based on a derived feedback error signal and/or a derived feed-forward signal. For the next hologram in the sequence, the derived feedback error signal estimates the direction and magnitude of misalignment of the at least one alignment control axis for one or more previously recovered holograms based on alignment-indicating data. The derived feed-forward signal estimates an optimal alignment value for the at least one alignment control axis for one or more holograms based on recording and recovery operating condition data for the holograms. An iterative alignment procedure may also be used to derive a feedback error signal for one hologram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: INPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark R. AYRES, Alan Hoskins, Paul C. Smith, John J. Kane
  • Publication number: 20090103416
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining the layout of cure sites/cure spots and/or stack positions on the recordable section of a holographic storage medium. Also disclosed are methods for carrying out pre-curing and stack writing routines for pre-curing, in an appropriate order, bookcases comprising such cure spots in the recordable section, and for writing stacks of holograms, in an appropriate order, to such bookcases after determining such layouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: INPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul C. SMITH, Tod R. EARHART, Oyvind HAEHRE, John MURPHY, John J. KANE, Byron Harris
  • Patent number: 6770395
    Abstract: A metallic interconnect for use in planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks with metal gauzes disposed in border pieces at the cathodes and anodes providing the electrical conduction between the cell and an interconnect foil and also providing structure for directing gas across the cell surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Materials and Systems Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Vasudeo Virkar, David W. Prouse, Paul C. Smith, Guang-Young Lin
  • Publication number: 20020048700
    Abstract: A metallic interconnect for use in planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks with metal gauzes disposed in border pieces at the cathodes and anodes providing the electrical conduction between the cell and an interconnect foil and also providing structure for directing gas across the cell surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: Materials and Systems Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Vasudeo Virkar, David W. Prouse, Paul C. Smith, Guang-Young Lin
  • Patent number: 6364156
    Abstract: A goods dispenser adapted particularly for the dispensing of substantially flat flexible goods such as anti-static dryer sheets, napkins, thin protective gloves and the like that also provides for convenient disposal of used goods and other trash. The dispenser comprises a holding means for the goods and a support means for supporting a trash receptacle. In a preferred embodiment, the trash receptacle is a plastic shopping bag and the support means is one or more hooks for engaging the handles of the plastic shopping bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Thomas L. Nixon
  • Patent number: 6082841
    Abstract: A container system is supported by one or more laundry appliances. The container may have an open top with a cover provided, or slide out of a container housing. The container system further includes mounting structure between the container or container housing and the appliance or appliances to support the container or container housing in side by side relationship with one appliance or between two appliances, so that the cover closing the container or the top of the container housing is substantially flush with the top work surface of the adjacent appliance or appliances, effectively forming a continuous work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Thomas L. Nixon
  • Patent number: D456652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Paul C. Smith
  • Patent number: D371014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Barbara J. Smith
  • Patent number: D424851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventors: Paul C. Smith, Thomas L. Nixon