Patents by Inventor Ric Smith

Ric 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).

  • Systems and methods for real-time processing of audio feedback
    Patent number: 11842372
    Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein are directed to systems and methods for processing audio feedback on a business, product or service offered and providing the feedback to an associated company in a way that enables the appropriate actors within the company's organizational hierarchy to analyze and take action with respect to the feedback. Customers or employees can interact with a virtual assistant platform or other voice recognition platform to access a feedback service that enables customers or employees to provide feedback to or have a conversation with any business about their product or service. The feedback service can be accessed at any time using a mobile phone or internet connected speaker device using a digital assistant platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Medallia, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Stretch, Krish Mantripragada, Ric Smith, Ali Sadat
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME PROCESSING OF AUDIO FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20210056600
    Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein are directed to systems and methods for processing audio feedback on a business, product or service offered and providing the feedback to an associated company in a way that enables the appropriate actors within the company's organizational hierarchy to analyze and take action with respect to the feedback. Customers or employees can interact with a virtual assistant platform or other voice recognition platform to access a feedback service that enables customers or employees to provide feedback to or have a conversation with any business about their product or service. The feedback service can be accessed at any time using a mobile phone or internet connected speaker device using a digital assistant platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Leslie Stretch, Krish Mantriprigada, Ric Smith, Ali Sadat
  • Sonde housing and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7172035
    Abstract: A sonde (transmitter) housing having a one-piece design for improved housing rigidity. The housing includes a mechanically-adjustable mounting configuration adaptable to a variety of sonde applications. A method of making the sonde housing in a one-piece design and infinitely orienting the sonde clocking electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tod Michael, Ric Smith, Mark Facile
  • Sonde housing and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7121363
    Abstract: A sonde (transmitter) housing having a one-piece design for improved housing rigidity. The housing includes a mechanically-adjustable mounting configuration adaptable to a variety of sonde applications. A method of making the sonde housing in a one-piece design and infinitely orienting the sonde clocking electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tod Michael, Ric Smith, Mark Facile
  • SONDE HOUSING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20060151213
    Abstract: A sonde (transmitter) housing having a one-piece design for improved housing rigidity. The housing includes a mechanically-adjustable mounting configuration adaptable to a variety of sonde applications. A method of making the sonde housing in a one-piece design and infinitely orienting the sonde clocking electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Tod Michael, Ric Smith, Mark Facile
  • Sonde housing and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7036609
    Abstract: A sonde (transmitter) housing having a one-piece design for improved housing rigidity. The housing includes a mechanically-adjustable mounting configuration adaptable to a variety of sonde applications. A method of making the sonde housing in a one-piece design and infinitely orienting the sonde clocking electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tod Michael, Ric Smith, Mark Facile
  • Sonde housing and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20050205299
    Abstract: A sonde (transmitter) housing having a one-piece design for improved housing rigidity. The housing includes a mechanically-adjustable mounting configuration adaptable to a variety of sonde applications. A method of making the sonde housing in a one-piece design and infinitely orienting the sonde clocking electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tod Michael, Ric Smith, Mark Facile
  • Sonde housing and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20030131992
    Abstract: A sonde (transmitter) housing having a one-piece design for improved housing rigidity. The housing includes a mechanically-adjustable mounting configuration adaptable to a variety of sonde applications. A method of making the sonde housing in a one-piece design and infinitely orienting the sonde clocking electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Tod Michael, Ric Smith, Mark Facile