Patents by Inventor R. Smith

R. 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).

  • Context Based Surface Form Generation for Cognitive System Dictionaries
    Publication number: 20230315765
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system to implement an annotator for annotating content using context-based surface forms. The mechanism receives a dictionary data structure of surface forms comprising a plurality of regular expressions and input content. The mechanism compares a given span of text in the input content to each regular expression in the dictionary data structure. Responsive to the given span of text matching a given regular expression, an annotator annotates the span of text with a content indicator corresponding to a content category-associated with the dictionary data structure. The mechanism performs a natural language processing operation on the input content based on results of the annotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert C. Sizemore, Jennifer L. La Rocca, Sterling R. Smith, Mario J. Lorenzo, Kristin E. Mcneil, David B. Werts
  • Cable puller
    Patent number: 11777285
    Abstract: Cable pullers are provided. A cable puller includes a frame, and a boom assembly rotatably connected to the frame. The boom assembly includes a drive assembly, a first arm extending in a first direction from the drive assembly, a second arm extending in a second opposite direction from the drive assembly, and a third arm rotatably connected to the second arm. Rotation of the boom assembly relative to the frame causes rotation of the third arm relative to the second arm to a position wherein a longitudinal axis of the third arm is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Current Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Smith
  • Using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer
    Patent number: 11778032
    Abstract: A method of using voice commands from a mobile device to remotely access and control a computer. The method includes receiving audio data from the mobile device at the computer. The audio data is decoded into a command. A software program that the command was provided for is determined. At least one process is executed at the computer in response to the command. Output data is generated at the computer in response to executing at least one process at the computer. The output data is transmitted to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Voice Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Todd R. Smith
  • Remotely operated isolation valve
    Patent number: 11773691
    Abstract: A shifting tool for use in a wellbore includes a tubular housing having a bore formed therethrough; a tubular mandrel disposed in the housing and longitudinally movable relative thereto; and an engagement member moveable relative to the housing between an extended position, a released position, and a retracted position, wherein: the engagement member is movable from the retracted position to the extended position in response to movement of the mandrel relative to the housing, and the engagement member is further movable from the extended position to the released position in response to movement of the mandrel relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Noske, Roddie R. Smith, Paul L. Smith, Thomas F. Bailey, Christopher L. McDowell
  • STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20230302322
    Abstract: Strength training apparatuses and methods therefor. The strength training apparatus includes a frame, first and second swing arms pivotally coupled to the frame and extending from the frame above a weight bench, and a user's platform armrest (UPA) releasably secured to and spanning between the swing arms. The UPA is configured to support a user's upper arms while the user is lying supine on the weight bench underneath the UPA. An angular adjusting mechanism located below a horizontal plane of the weight bench is configured to adjust an angle of the swing arms relative to the frame while the UPA is coupled to the swing arms. A platform adjusting mechanism located within the user's platform armrest is configured to adjust a position of the UPA along the swing arms while the UPA is coupled to the swing arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Troy R. Smith
  • Cardiac stimulation system
    Patent number: 11766219
    Abstract: Some embodiments of pacing systems employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy. The wireless electrode assemblies may wirelessly receive energy via an inductive coupling so as to provide electrical stimulation to the surrounding heart tissue. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assembly may include one or more biased tines that shift from a first position to a second position to secure the wireless electrode assembly into the inner wall of the heart chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Drasler, Michael J. Pikus, Roger Hastings, Scott R. Smith, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Douglas R. Saholt, Graig L. Kveen, Martin R. Willard
  • FAULT DETECTION FOR A WATER LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM OF A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20230295861
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance is provided including a sump positioned at a bottom of a wash tub for collecting wash fluid, a drain pump assembly for selectively draining the sump, a measurement device configured for measuring movement of the wash tub, and a water level detection system comprising a pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the sump. A controller is configured to operate the drain pump assembly to drain the wash fluid, measure the movement of the wash tub using the measurement device, measure a water level within the sump using the water level detection system, and identify a fault condition in the water level detection system upon determining that the measured movement indicates that the sump is empty and the measured water level indicates that the sump is not empty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Charles Derek Hibdon, Darrin R. Smith
  • Pontoon cover system
    Patent number: 11760441
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for a pontoon covering system are described herein. In an example, a pontoon cover on a spindle is mounted to the rear of the pontoon using a one or more mounting brackets, the mounting bracket including a first portion configured to translate longitudinally with respect to second portion. The cover can be positioned over a support structure connected to the pontoon. The support structure may al low the cover, including a cover securing member support to be aligned with a cover securing member attached to the side of the pontoon. The cover may be secured in the front by a front securing member, and pulled taut over the support structure by turning a handle connected to the spindle while the cover securing member is secured or engaged at least partially within the cover securing member support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: B&W Holding, LLC
    Inventors: William A. Lisiecki, Wayne R. Smith
  • Methods of antibody production that minimize disulfide bond reduction
    Patent number: 11760777
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses methods for purifying antibodies providing an air overlay or headspace to single-use storage bags containing the antibody during purification. In specific embodiments, the application relates to purification of antibodies to human TIGIT (T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains), such as antibody 22G2, which decrease unwanted disulfide bond reduction. The application further provides depth filtration at lower throughput and/or flux, which also minimizes unwanted disulfide bond reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
    Inventors: John C. Fann, Brian W. O'Mara, Laura R. Smith
  • Assembly line fabrication and assembly of aircraft wings
    Patent number: 11753184
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for assembling a wing. Methods include coupling a robot arm to a bracket on a rib held against a wing panel, and operating the coupled robot arm to install shims between the rib and wing panel. Some methods further include mounting (e.g. detachably) the bracket, such as by aligning it with indexing features at the rib. In some methods, the bracket enforces a contour to the rib. Systems include a carriage coupled to a rib, and a robot arm extending therefrom that is operable to perform work (e.g. inspection, installing shims and/or fasteners, etc.) at an interface between the rib and a wing panel. Apparatus includes a robot arm dimensioned for placement at an interface between a rib and a wing panel, with the robot arm including an end effector to perform work upon the interface (e.g. inspection, installing shims and/or fasteners, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel R. Smith, Darrell D. Jones
  • Motion Control System
    Publication number: 20230278386
    Abstract: A motion control system includes a top mount, a bottom mount, a rigid housing, an air spring, and a linear actuator. The air spring transfers force of a first load path between the top mount and the bottom mount. The air spring includes a pressurized cavity containing pressurized gas that transfers the force of the first load path. The linear actuator transfers force of a second load path between the top mount and the bottom mount in parallel to the first load path. The rigid housing defines at least part of the pressurized cavity and transfers the force of the second load path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Hall, Jacob L. Dawson, Paul J. Keas, Troy A. Carter, Roland R. Smith
  • Selective deep parsing of natural language content
    Patent number: 11748562
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided to perform selective deep parsing of natural language content. A targeted deep parse natural language processing system is configured to recognize one or more triggers that specify elements within natural language content that indicate a portion of natural language content that is to be targeted with a deep parse operation. A portion of natural language content is received and a pre-deep parse scan operation is performed on the natural language content based on the one or more triggers to identify one or more sub-portions of the natural language content that contain at least one of the one or more triggers. A deep parse is performed on only the one or more sub-portions of the portion of natural language content that contain at least one of the one or more triggers, while other sub-portions of the portion of natural language content are not deep parsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert C. Sizemore, David B. Werts, Sterling R. Smith
  • SELECTIVELY LOCKABLE BALL AND SOCKET JOINT
    Publication number: 20230272818
    Abstract: A ball and socket joint assembly is disclosed that includes a body defining a cavity, a collet disposed in the cavity to receive a ball of a connector, and an actuator shaft coupled to the collet for rotating and translating the collet in the cavity. The cavity has a distal opening to accept the ball and an engagement feature extending into the cavity. The collet has an outer diameter larger than the opening in the body when the ball is disposed in the collet, and the collet has a corresponding engagement feature around at least a portion of the outer surface for receiving the engagement feature and converting rotation of the compression member into translation of the compression member along a proximal-distal axis of the body. The collet is compressed against the opening of the cavity when the collet is advanced distally against the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventor: Keanan R. Smith
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURABLE SEGMENTATION OF PRODUCT ASSORTMENTS
    Publication number: 20230259958
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for text extraction from a receipt image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Doreen Stahl, Madison R. Smith, Bruce C. Richardson, Larry P. Menke
  • Demolding of large composite parts for aircraft
    Patent number: 11724421
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for demolding a composite part from a mandrel. The method includes mechanically coupling a first arm of an extraction tool to a first arcuate portion of a composite part that has been hardened onto a mandrel, mechanically coupling a second arm of an extraction tool to a second arcuate portion of the composite part, and separating the composite part from the mandrel by iteratively performing the following operations until the composite part no longer contacts the mandrel: elastically straining the first arcuate portion of the composite part via the first arm, and elastically straining the second arcuate portion of the composite part via the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Darrell D. Jones, Daniel R. Smith, Patrick B. Stone, David Raines, Byron James Autry, Matthew B. Moore
  • Moving line assembly of airframes
    Patent number: 11724346
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aircraft assembly. The method includes receiving a half barrel section of fuselage in an assembly line having a plurality of serially arranged work stations; advancing the half barrel section in a process direction through the assembly line such that the half barrel section extends across at least a portion of the work stations; and performing work on the half barrel section with the portion of the work stations simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Darrell D. Jones, Daniel R. Smith, Jeremy Evan Justice, Riley HansonSmith, Eric M. Reid, Parisa Nazaran
  • Vibration attenuator
    Patent number: 11724800
    Abstract: A vibration attenuator is configured for use on an aircraft rotor rotatable about a mast axis and has upper and lower weight assemblies, each comprising a weight with a center of gravity being a radial distance from the mast axis. The weight assemblies are configured for rotation together relative to the rotor at a selected angular rate about the mast axis, the weights being located on opposing sides of the mast axis. A first motor is configured for selective translation of one of the weight assemblies relative to the other weight assembly along the mast axis between a minimum-moment configuration, in which the centers of gravity of the weights revolve about the mast axis in the same plane, and a maximum-moment configuration, in which the centers of gravity of the weights revolve about the mast axis in different planes for producing a whirling moment about the mast axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Bradley Stamps, David Heverly, Michael R. Smith, Michael Scott Seifert, Thomas C Parham, Jr., Gary Miller, Jouyoung Jason Choi, Richard E. Rauber
  • Virtual bottle-service system for allocating drinks from a refillable vat of liquor
    Patent number: 11720985
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method of providing a virtual bottle service from an establishment to a user. The virtual bottle service is accessible by the user via an app on a smartphone of a user. The method comprises receiving, via the app on the smartphone of a user, a purchase request for a virtual bottle from an establishment, and after the receiving, allocating the user with a predetermined number of drinks of a particular liquor from the establishment. The method further includes, in response to a drink order from the virtual bottle by the user, decrementing the number of drinks from the virtual bottle that remain available to the user. The method may also include communicating, to the user, the remaining number of drinks via the app on the smartphone. A corresponding system that incorporates and/or uses such a method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: UNE LLC
    Inventors: Jeffry R. Smith, John M. O'Neill
  • Wireless power delivery in dynamic environments
    Patent number: 11722017
    Abstract: An adaptive system for efficient and long-range wireless power delivery using magnetically coupled resonators responds to changes in a dynamic environment, and maintains high efficiency over a narrow or fixed frequency range. The system uses adaptive impedance matching to maintain high efficiency. The wireless power transfer system includes a drive inductor coupled to a high-Q transmitter coil, and a load inductor coupled to a high-Q receiver coil. The transmitter coil and receiver coil for a magnetically coupled resonator. A first matching network is (i) operably coupled to the drive inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the drive inductor and the transmitter coil, or (ii) is operably coupled to the load inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the load inductor and the receiver coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Joshua R. Smith, Benjamin H. Waters, Scott Wisdom, Alanson P. Sample
  • In-line autoclave adapted to preform geometry
    Patent number: 11718046
    Abstract: A method for hardening a preform into a composite part is provided. The method comprises aligning a layup mandrel carrying a preform for insertion into an autoclave having an inner surface that is complementary to a contour of the preform. The layup mandrel is then sealed into the autoclave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Daniel R. Smith