Patents by Inventor Paul M. Smith

Paul M. 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: 20240123379
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240115211
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for generating graphical displays of analyte data and/or health information. In some implementations, the graphical displays are generating based on a self-referential dataset that are modifiable based on identified portions of the data. The modified graphical displays can indicate features in the analyte data of a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Esteban CABRERA, JR., Lauren Danielle ARMENTA, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Jennifer BLACKWELL, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rian DRAEGER, Arturo GARCIA, Timothy Joseph GOLDSMITH, John Michael GRAY, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Paul KRAMER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Michael Robert MENSINGER, Sumitaka MIKAMI, Gary A. MORRIS, Hemant Mahendra NIRMAL, Paul NOBLE-CAMPBELL, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Peter C. SIMPSON, Brian Christopher SMITH, Atiim Joseph WILEY
  • Publication number: 20240103287
    Abstract: A removable facial interface for a head-mountable device (HMD) is disclosed. In an example, an HMD includes a display; a facial interface frame at least partially surrounding the display; a removable facial interface attached to the facial interface frame; a first attachment mechanism attached to one of the facial interface frame or the removable facial interface; and a second attachment mechanism attached to the other of the facial interface frame or the removable facial interface, the removable facial interface being attached to the facial interface frame by the first attachment mechanism and the second attachment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Erin M. Bosch, Darshan R. Kasar, Timon A. Wright, Nicholas R. Trincia, Jonathan M. Anderson, Liam R. Martinez, Ian A. Guy, Paul X. Wang, Samuel G. Smith, Jeffrey A. Griffis, Andrew Gallaher
  • Patent number: 11931188
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for generating graphical displays of analyte data and/or health information. In some implementations, the graphical displays are generating based on a self-referential dataset that are modifiable based on identified portions of the data. The modified graphical displays can indicate features in the analyte data of a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Cabrera, Jr., Lauren Danielle Armenta, Scott M. Belliveau, Jennifer Blackwell, Leif N. Bowman, Rian Draeger, Arturo Garcia, Timothy Joseph Goldsmith, John Michael Gray, Andrea Jean Jackson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Katherine Yerre Koehler, Paul Kramer, Aditya Sagar Mandapaka, Michael Robert Mensinger, Sumitaka Mikami, Gary A Morris, Hemant Mahendra Nirmal, Paul Noble-Campbell, Philip Thomas Pupa, Eli Reihman, Peter C. Simpson, Brian Christopher Smith, Atiim Joseph Wiley
  • Patent number: 11912659
    Abstract: The present invention provides EBNA1 inhibitors, and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, that are useful for the treatment of diseases caused by EBNA1 activity, such as, but not limited to, cancer, infectious mononucleosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus and/or rheumatoid arthritis. The present invention further provides EBNA1 inhibitors, and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, that are useful for the treatment of diseases caused by latent Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection and/or lytic EBV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology
    Inventors: Troy E. Messick, Garry R. Smith, Allen B. Reitz, Paul M. Lieberman, Mark E. McDonnell, Yan Zhang, Marianne Carlsen, Shuai Chen
  • Patent number: 11911720
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Patent number: 10814412
    Abstract: Blade insert extension assemblies may include a blade insert configured for placement in the insert seat of the adjustable blade. The blade insert may have a leading insert surface and a trailing insert surface. An insert extension assembly may be carried by the blade insert. The insert extension assembly may include at least one extension block disposed generally along at least a portion of the trailing insert surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventor: Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: 10756955
    Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying thresholds for computer system alerts is provided. The method includes receiving alert notification criteria based on an initial set of threshold parameters including an initial set of rules and initial threshold values for monitored metrics associated with a computer system, monitoring the computer system for current values for the monitored metrics, determining calculated threshold values for the monitored metrics based on a statistical analysis between the current values for the monitored metrics and the initial set of threshold parameters, and modifying the alert notification criteria based on one or more of the calculated threshold values and at least one of an initial alert notification criteria rule or a user instruction to modify the alert notification criteria. The initial set of rules includes one or more attributes and one or more schedules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Burford, Al Chakra, Paul M. Smith, Christopher R. Walker
  • Patent number: 10085551
    Abstract: A lockable electronic tablet stand is described that allows rotation and fixes the tablet stand in a locked relation. The stand includes a base that allows the tablet stand to rotate about the base while cords extend through a center of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Engineered Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Floersch, Stephen A. Nistler, Aaron Z. Mclaughlin, Paul M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180235362
    Abstract: A lockable electronic tablet stand is described that allows rotation and fixes the tablet stand in a locked relation. The stand includes a base that allows the tablet stand to rotate about the base while cords extend through a center of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Floersch, Stephen A. Nistler, Aaron Z. Mclaughlin, Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: 9968188
    Abstract: A lockable electronic tablet stand is described that allows rotation and fixes the tablet stand in a locked relation. The stand includes a base that allows the tablet stand to rotate about the base while cords extend through a center of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Engineered Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Floersch, Stephen A. Nistler, Aaron Z. Mclaughlin, Paul M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170149604
    Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying thresholds for computer system alerts is provided. The method includes receiving alert notification criteria based on an initial set of threshold parameters including an initial set of rules and initial threshold values for monitored metrics associated with a computer system, monitoring the computer system for current values for the monitored metrics, determining calculated threshold values for the monitored metrics based on a statistical analysis between the current values for the monitored metrics and the initial set of threshold parameters, and modifying the alert notification criteria based on one or more of the calculated threshold values and at least one of an initial alert notification criteria rule or a user instruction to modify the alert notification criteria. The initial set of rules includes one or more attributes and one or more schedules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Richard A. Burford, Al Chakra, Paul M. Smith, Christopher R. Walker
  • Patent number: 9063733
    Abstract: Managing power modes of a computing system that includes a power supply and computing components, the power supply configured to supply power, through power supply channels, to the computing components, wherein power modes are managed by: operating the computing system in a performance power mode, including allowing each power channel to consume power greater than a predefined maximum power consumption threshold; receiving a signal representing a user's access to the computing components; and operating the computing system in a safety mode, insuring that each of the power supply channels does not consume power greater than the predefined maximum power consumption threshold, including: throttling power consumption of one or more of the computing components; monitoring power consumption of each power supply channel; and shutting down the computing system when at least one power supply channel consumes power greater than the predefined maximum power consumption threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jamaica L. Barnette, Paul M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130111243
    Abstract: Managing power modes of a computing system that includes a power supply and computing components, the power supply configured to supply power, through power supply channels, to the computing components, wherein power modes are managed by: operating the computing system in a performance power mode, including allowing each power channel to consume power greater than a predefined maximum power consumption threshold; receiving a signal representing a user's access to the computing components; and operating the computing system in a safety mode, insuring that each of the power supply channels does not consume power greater than the predefined maximum power consumption threshold, including: throttling power consumption of one or more of the computing components; monitoring power consumption of each power supply channel; and shutting down the computing system when at least one power supply channel consumes power greater than the predefined maximum power consumption threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jamaica L. Barnette, Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7703713
    Abstract: Adjustable blades for wood chippers and cutters include one or more blades of selected length, thickness and width, fitted with one or more bevelled blade seats in the rear blade edge, which blade seats, in a first embodiment, receive corresponding bevelled inserts having threaded openings fitted with an insert mount screw and a pair of adjusting screws. The mount screws serve to seat the inserts firmly in the blade seats and reverse-manipulation of the adjusting screws in the inserts provides adjustment of the fit of the adjustable blades in a cutting or chipping head, to compensate for re-sharpening of the blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7647678
    Abstract: An vehicle seat belt includes a buckle system. The buckle system includes a seat belt buckle with a buckle face, a release button, and an opening for receiving a seat belt tongue. The buckle includes a seal positioned on the buckle face to seal the buckle face and prevent contaminants from entering the interior cavity of the buckle. Should contaminants penetrate the seal, drain holes located on the bottom side of the seat belt buckle may allow the contaminants to pass through the interior cavity of the buckle rather than harm the internal components of the seat belt buckle. Additionally, the seal, made of a flexible material, may aid in the prevention of noises that occur when the buckle comes in contact with other vehicle components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7650517
    Abstract: Power is allocated to blades based on an estimate of the actual power they are expected to use rather than their maximum-power draw-value. To protect against situations where the estimated actual-power draw-value is exceeded, a hardware comparator monitors the blade system load against a predetermined threshold value set by a management module (MM) based on user input. If this threshold value is exceeded, a throttle latch is triggered, based on a signal from a service processor monitoring the blade system load. The output of this latch directly engages throttling. The service processor also monitors the output of the latch and communicates information regarding the throttling to the MM for evaluation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Hughes, Henry G. McMillan, Challis L. Purrington, Michael L. Scollard, Gary R. Shippy, Paul M. Smith, Maya P. Yarbrough
  • Publication number: 20090083955
    Abstract: An vehicle seat belt includes a buckle system. The buckle system includes a seat belt buckle with a buckle face, a release button, and an opening for receiving a seat belt tongue. The buckle includes a seal positioned on the buckle face to seal the buckle face and prevent contaminants from entering the interior cavity of the buckle. Should contaminants penetrate the seal, drain holes located on the bottom side of the seat belt buckle may allow the contaminants to pass through the interior cavity of the buckle rather than harm the internal components of the seat belt buckle. Additionally, the seal, made of a flexible material, may aid in the prevention of noises that occur when the buckle comes in contact with other vehicle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: D792413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ENGINEERED NETWORK SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Floersch, Stephen A. Nistler, Aaron Z. Mclaughlin, Paul M. Smith
  • Patent number: D792414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ENGINEERED NETWORKS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Floersch, Stephen A. Nistler, Aaron Z. Mclaughlin, Paul M. Smith