Patents by Inventor Roger Smith

Roger 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: 11590078
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are immunogenic compositions for producing immediate and sustained immunity to infectious viral and bacteriological pathogens. A univalent immunogenic composition is disclosed comprising an isolated antigen and a polynucleotide formulated into a nanoparticle or liposome. Furthermore, multivalent immunogenic compositions are disclosed comprising multiple univalent immunogenic compositions. Also disclosed, are methods of inducing protective or therapeutic immune responses in individuals comprising administering one or more univalent immunogenic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Henry J. Smith, James Roger Smith
  • Publication number: 20230051842
    Abstract: The present application provides novel heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are methods for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful for inhibiting ERK1/2. By administering to a patient in need a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the compounds of formula (I), wherein X, Y, Z, J, M, and R1 to R8 are defined herein, these compounds are effective in treating conditions associated with dysregulation of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. A variety of conditions can be treated using these compounds and include diseases which are characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation. In one embodiment, the disease is cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Aranapakam M. VENKATESAN, Scott K. THOMPSON, Roger A. SMITH, Sanjeeva P. REDDY, Raghava Reddy KETHIRI, Purushottam M. DEWANG, Gurulingappa HALLUR, Chandrika MULAKALA
  • Patent number: 11559455
    Abstract: A distraction frame for use with a surgical table, wherein the surgical table includes a base for positioning on a floor, the distraction frame including a table mount for fixation to the base of the surgical table; at least one horizontal strut mounted to the table mount; at least one vertical strut mounted to the at least one horizontal strut; and at least one distraction mechanism mounted to the at least one vertical strut, wherein the at least one distraction mechanism may be connected to a limb of a patient for applying a distraction force to the limb of the patient; wherein the table mount may transfer to the floor a force moment imposed on the table mount when the at least one distraction mechanism applies a distraction force to a limb of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corp.
    Inventors: Conrad Smith, William Kaiser, Chris Bowles, Edson Lopes, Ruben Cardenas, Roger J. Malcolm
  • Patent number: 11547825
    Abstract: A patient interface, including a mask assembly and a headgear assembly, provides improved facial sealing and improved ease of use. The mask assembly includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The seal can be secured between two portions of a snap-fit exoskeleton. The headgear assembly connects to the mask assembly with flexible straps during course fitting and with more rigid straps following course fitting. The straps include holes that fit over a tapering post on the mask assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Daniel John Smith, Brett John Huddart, Matthew James Adams, Nicholas Alexander Hobson, Timothy James Beresford Sharp, Troy Barsten, Gregory James Olsen, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Roheet Patel
  • Patent number: 11536414
    Abstract: A pig trap of this disclosure may include one or more injectors or nozzles located along a sidewall of the barrel and oriented to deliver a jet of fluid toward a back side of a vertical member of a pig or tool. The nozzle may be part of an assembly that includes a longitudinally extending pipe having a flat-profile flange at an inlet end, a curved-profile flange at the nozzle end, and a bend in between the two ends. When the assembly is installed in a sidewall opening of a pig trap, the nozzle delivers a jet of fluid toward the back side of a vertical member of the pig. A leak path may be provided through flanges or formed between the sidewall opening and a periphery of the curved-profile flange. Launch forces of more than 10 to 15 times that of a conventional launcher may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Poe, Woody Smith, David Turner
  • Publication number: 20220395652
    Abstract: A dry powder inhaler and an adherence and/or compliance monitor for use with the inhaler are provided. The inhaler has a cover which is pivotable relative to its housing in order to expose a mouthpiece. The monitor has one or more sensors. The inhaler and the monitor have formations for mounting the monitor onto the inhaler. The inhaler and monitor are designed so that when the monitor is mounted onto the housing of the inhaler and the cover is opened, the cover at least partially covers and protects the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: VECTURA DELIVERY DEVICES LIMITED
    Inventors: Andreas MELINIOTIS, Roger CLARKE, Darryl COTTON, John DEAMER, Philip SMITH, Philip SWANBURY, Seth THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20220372555
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of amplifying and detecting biothreat pathogens in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., systems, cartridges, and kits).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Daniel GAMERO, Robert Patrick SHIVERS, Kristen ROBERTS, Joseph MARTURANO, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr., Roger SMITH, Brendan John MANNING
  • Publication number: 20220348986
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of amplifying and detecting pathogens and drug resistance markers (e.g., antibiotic resistance genes) in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., primers, probes, magnetic particles, systems, cartridges, and kits). The methods, panels, and compositions can be used for comprehensive detection of pathogens and drug resistance markers for patient identification, patient selection, optimization of therapies, and antimicrobial stewardship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Joseph MARTURANO, Sandy ESTRADA, Robert Patrick SHIVERS, Roger SMITH, Brendan John MANNING, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr., Daniel GAMERO, Mohamed Nabuan NAUFER, Kelly N. BURGESS
  • Publication number: 20220331176
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hygiene article for use in personal care absorbent products such as nappies or diapers, training pants, sanitary napkins, incontinence garments, wound aids, personal protective equipment, facemasks, gowns, head and shoe covers and the like. More particularly, invention provides a hygiene article including a fibre composition comprising a combination of sheep wool fibres and polymeric fibres, wherein the polymeric fibres are not derived from one or more petrochemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Alistair ROGERS, Manoj RATHOD, Steven NEILL, Fadi JUNAID, Derelee POTROZ-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220282310
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of detecting and sequencing target nucleic acids in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., systems, cartridges, and kits).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicants: T2 Biosystems, Inc., T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Brendan John MANNING, Christopher STEELE, Roger SMITH, Heidi Susanne GIESE, Yin Shan Cathy WONG, Daniel GAMERO, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220283474
    Abstract: This invention relates to electrophoretic fluids comprising at least two immiscible liquids and black, white and/or coloured particles and/or dyes, and electrophoretic display devices comprising such fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan SMITH, Roger KEMP
  • Publication number: 20220282607
    Abstract: A modular solution mining method may include the steps of: providing an injection wellbore, the injection wellbore including a horizontal injection portion, in which the horizontal injection portion includes a toe end and heel end; providing a production wellbore, in which the production wellbore includes a horizontal production portion that is proximate to the toe end; injecting a solvent into the horizontal injection portion; generating a turbulent solvent flow proximate to the toe end to generate a mineral solution and an initial cavern proximate to the horizontal production portion; and motivating the mineral solution from the initial cavern, into the horizontal production portion, and to a surface location. Optionally, the method may include the step of repositioning the turbulent solvent flow to be closer to heel ends to generate mineral solution and subsequent caverns further from horizontal production wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Max Maxwell, Major Patterson, Roger Smith
  • Patent number: 11434278
    Abstract: A polymeric scaffold useful for conjugating with a protein based recognition-molecule (PBRM) to form a PBRM-polymer-drug conjugate is described herein. The scaffold includes one or more terminal maleimido groups. Also disclosed is a PBRM-polymer-drug conjugate prepared from the scaffold. Compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of their preparation, and methods of treating various disorders with the conjugates or their compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Asana BioSciences, LLC
    Inventors: Roger A. Smith, Nitin K. Damle, Aleksandr V. Yurkovetskiy, Mao Yin, Timothy B. Lowinger, Joshua D. Thomas, Cheri A. Stevenson, Venu R. Gurijala
  • Publication number: 20220265993
    Abstract: A pulsatile fluid pump system includes a pump-valving assembly including a chamber and a diaphragm assembly coupled to the chamber and including a flexible diaphragm. The diaphragm assembly and the pump-valving assembly are configured as an integral pump assembly. The system further includes a linear motor having a magnet and a coil, the magnet moving in relation to the coil, the coil having an electrical input. The system also includes a control housing rigidly coupled to the linear motor and a controller system having an electrical output coupled to the electrical input of the coil, the controller system defining an electrical waveform at the electrical output to cause desired operation of the diaphragm. The integral pump assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the control housing, and the diaphragm assembly of the integral pump assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the linear motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas E. Vincent, Brian Bailey, Conrad Bzura, David Butz, David Olney, Eric Smith, George Koenig, James W. Poitras, Jeffrey P. Naber, Judy Labonté, Kathleen Vincent, Lawrence Kuba, Matthew J. Murphy, Patrick Shields, Roger Greeley
  • Patent number: 11419864
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of detecting or determining aging and/or oxidative damage in tissue, including placental tissue, skin, kidney and brain tissue. One embodiment provides a method for detecting or determining aging in body tissue, comprising measuring one or more markers of aldehyde oxidase 1 (AOX1) expression or activity in a biological sample, wherein the level of AOX1 expression or activity, or of the one or more markers, is indicative of aging in the tissue. Also provided herein are methods of treating a disease or condition associated with ageing or oxidative damage in one or more cells or tissues, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an inhibitor of AOX1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: The University of Newcastle
    Inventors: Roger Smith, Kaushik Maiti
  • Publication number: 20220255966
    Abstract: An edge device may be configured to generate a secure container to perform a software application on the edge device. A security daemon operating on a processor of the edge device may receive a security policy for the software application from a secure container platform, retrieve a license associated with the software application, and determine permissions of the software application based on the retrieved license. The edge device may create a user or group account and updating a system service access-control list (ACL) based on the received security policy and the determined permissions, and generate and send a policy ready message to the secure container platform in response to creating the user or group account and updating the system service ACL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Jim SIENICKI, Roger LUCAS, Perry WINTNER, Nick JELBERT, Clint SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220248902
    Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion of the lid is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Rupert Elliston, Roger Neil Jackson, Steven Carter, Benjamin Sharp, Thomas Guerin, Christopher T. Martin, Christopher Smith, Joshua D. Anthony, Michaela Dubeau
  • Publication number: 20220255941
    Abstract: An edge device may be configured to generate a secure container to perform a software application on the edge device. A security daemon operating on a processor of the edge device may receive a configure host request message from a container manager. In response, the security daemon may determine integrity of metadata, extract licenses from the metadata, determine image permissions, create a user or group account, and update one or more system service access-control lists (ACLs). The security daemon may generate and send a configure host response message to the container manager, which may create and/or start the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Jim SIENICKI, Roger LUCAS, Perry WINTNER, Nick JELBERT, Clint SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220246418
    Abstract: A drive unit for driving an acceleration electrode of a mass spectrometer is disclosed. The drive unit includes a power converter comprising a switching element and pulsing circuitry that can form output pulses suitable for driving an acceleration electrode of a mass spectrometer. The drive unit also includes a controller that is configured to synchronise operation of the switching element with the pulsing circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Micromass UK Limited
    Inventors: Frank Buckley, Roger Smith
  • Patent number: 11367607
    Abstract: A drive unit for driving an acceleration electrode of a mass spectrometer is disclosed. The drive unit includes a power converter comprising a switching element and pulsing circuitry that can form output pulses suitable for driving an acceleration electrode of a mass spectrometer. The drive unit also includes a controller that is configured to synchronise operation of the switching element with the pulsing circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Micromass UK Limited
    Inventors: Frank Buckley, Roger Smith