Patents by Inventor Paul S. Smith

Paul S. 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: 11972680
    Abstract: Table top sanitizer dispenser bottle bases are disclosed herein. An exemplary table top sanitizer dispenser bottle base includes a movable upper housing, the upper moveable housing has a floor with an aperture located therein and a peripheral wall. The top sanitizer dispenser bottle includes a lower stationary housing. The upper movable housing is connected to the lower stationary housing and is configured to move linearly upward and downward with respect to lower stationary. One or more biasing members bias the upper movable housing upward. A switch is included and the upper movable housing has an engagement member or surface for actuating the switch upon downward movement of the upper movable housing. At least one of a visual indicator and an audible indicator are also included. Control circuitry is provided for activating the one or more of a visual indicator and audible indicator when the engagement member actuates the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Mark T. Smith, Paul J. Brown, Aaron R. Reynolds, Joseph S. Kanfer, Shelby Jay Buell, Eugene W. Ray
  • Publication number: 20240124582
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the anti-LAG-3 antibodies, LAG-3 mAb 1, LAG-3 mAb 2, LAG-3 mAb 4, LAG-3 mAb 5, and LAG-3 mAb 6, and to humanized and chimeric versions of such antibodies. The invention additionally pertains to LAG-3-binding molecules that comprise LAG-3 binding fragments of such anti-LAG-3 antibodies, immunocongugates, and to bispecific molecules, including diabodies, BiTEs, bispecific antibodies, etc., that comprise (i) such LAG-3-binding fragments, and (ii) a domain capable of binding an epitope of a molecule involved in regulating an immune check point present on the surface of an immune cells. The present invention also pertains to methods of detecting LAG-3, as well as methods of using molecules that bind LAG-3 for stimulating immune responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ross LA MOTTE-MOHS, Kalpana SHAH, Douglas H. SMITH, Leslie S. JOHNSON, Paul A. MOORE, Ezio BONVINI, Scott KOENIG
  • Patent number: 11951658
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing a composite member. The system and methods are configured to move different types of composite plies from different supply stations. The composite plies are moved along a conveyance member and then with a transfer station to a forming tool. One or more forming members form the composite plies onto the forming tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Edward Krajca, Darrell Darwin Jones, Paul Chace Wilcoxson, Kurtis S. Willden, Long Hoang Ly, Daniel R. Smith, Jr., Jeremy Justice
  • Publication number: 20150023017
    Abstract: A portable, low-energy light tower to provide high, bright light having ground-engaging elements, a telescoping mast secured to the base and the mast having a pivot, the telescoping mast being rotatable about the pivot between a transport position and an operating position, and LED lighting elements at the top end of the telescoping mast. An electrically operated linear actuator mounted on the telescoping mast extends and retracts the telescoping mast through a system of cables and pulleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: RIDE Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Smith, Danny S. Smith, Gregory A. Hartman
  • Publication number: 20140311827
    Abstract: An elevated platform for rapid evacuation has a cage having a floor and a railing, one or more suspension points secured to an upper portion of the cage above the floor and an eyelet secured to the cage for receiving a descender, the eyelet being positioned in relation to the cage such that a line drawn downward from the eyelet does not intersect the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Paul S. Smith, Danny S. Smith, Gregory A. Hartman
  • Publication number: 20140158603
    Abstract: An oil spill skimmer for removing heavy hydrocarbons from bodies of water, having a plurality of oleophilic oil separation devices, a housing and frame structure that is suitably supported above a body of water, an adjustable wave damper supported by the housing at a front of the skimmer, an at least one flow inducer supported by the housing at a rear of the skimmer, and ballast-adjustable tanks. The at least one flow inducer for inducing inflow such that water is pulled at the front of the skimmer and directed out a bottom of the skimmer while collecting the spillage in a collection area. The ballast can be moved in and out of the tanks to increase or decrease buoyancy and influence the wave riding or wave heave of the skimmer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Jeff Cantrell, Justin M. Morgan, Paul S. Smith
  • Patent number: 6718284
    Abstract: A smart module is disclosed for use in testing equipment such as cables and wire harnesses. The smart module may be incorporated within an adapter that interfaces with a test device and a wiring analyzer. The smart module includes a processor and a memory wherein data relating to the adapter may be stored. The smart module further includes first and second inputs that enable synchronous, bi-directional communication with the wiring analyzer. The smart module receives power, clock, communication data, and a reference input from the wiring analyzer and transmits data stored in the memory. The smart module may further include one or more visual indicators, such as LEDs, for displaying conditions of an interface between the adapter and a test device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Cirris Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Smith, Jon Alan Bertrand
  • Publication number: 20030144817
    Abstract: A smart module is disclosed for use in testing equipment such as cables and wire harnesses. The smart module may be incorporated within an adapter that interfaces with a test device and a wiring analyzer. The smart module includes a processor and a memory wherein data relating to the adapter may be stored. The smart module further includes first and second inputs that enable synchronous, bi-directional communication with the wiring analyzer. The smart module receives power, clock, communication data, and a reference input from the wiring analyzer and transmits data stored in the memory. The smart module may further include one or more visual indicators, such as LEDs, for displaying conditions of an interface between the adapter and a test device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Paul S. Smith, Jon Alan Bertrand
  • Patent number: 5213054
    Abstract: An emergency bulk liquid handling system for tankvessels suffering damage which incapacitates their primary liquid cargo system wherein valving in the normal cargo loading drop lines, deck headers and tank walls combined with means to prime the deck headers and drop lines provides a backup cargo offloading path which bypasses the damaged system and allows movement/offloading of liquid cargo despite the otherwise incapacitating damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Inventors: John J. Gallagher, Paul S. Smith
  • Patent number: 4675901
    Abstract: An automatic disconnect device with a protected ringer for providing a secure telephone system, the device being interposed between the telephone company outlet and a modified telephone set. The device generates its own audible tone burst only when a standard ring signal is generated by the telephone company and is designed so that no ambient sound can be transmitted back to the telephone outlet. An on-hook/off-hook detector is incorporated in the device to determine when the handset has been lifted off-hook. If off-hook, the telephone operates normally. In the on-hook status, or position, the telephone is automatically disconnected from the telephone outlet at all times. A visual indication is provided when the telephone is on-hook. The incoming telephone company lines from the outlet are conditioned by filters within the device such that the device is not affected by signals other than normal telephone signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Geodynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Smith, John S. Carothers