Patents by Inventor Ryan M. Smith

Ryan 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: 20220006914
    Abstract: An automatic document feeder includes a media path to route media through the automatic document feeder, an opposing roller pair to route media along the media path, and a media tray to receive the media from the media path, the media tray to be opened, and the opposing roller pair to be disengaged when the media tray is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Rene O. Valenzuela-Rivas, Ryan M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20210352188
    Abstract: Example media scanning assemblies are disclosed. In an example, the media scanning assembly includes a media feeder assembly including an output tray, an input tray disposed vertically lower than the output tray, and a first scanning device. In addition, the media scanning assembly includes a flatbed scanning assembly coupled to the media scanning assembly. The flatbed scanning assembly includes a transparent platen and a second scanning device to move relative to the platen. The media feeder assembly includes a media path extending from the input tray, across a portion of the platen, to the output tray, and the media feeder assembly is to advance media along the media path from the input tray to the output tray so that the first scanning device is to scan a first side of the media and the second scanning device is to scan a second side of the media through the platen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Smith, Rene Octavio Valenzuela-Rivas, Craig T. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11082567
    Abstract: An example scanner device includes a sealed enclosure including a scan window to allow light to enter the sealed enclosure, and an optical assembly including a light source and an image sensor. The light source is to emit light through the scan window onto a medium to be scanned. The image sensor is to capture light reflected by the medium through the scan window. The optical assembly is rotatably positioned within the sealed enclosure. An actuator is disposed within the sealed enclosure to rotate the optical assembly to aim the optical assembly at different locations on the scan window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Edward Anthony Hill, Craig T Johnson, Ryan M Smith
  • Publication number: 20210185180
    Abstract: An example scanner device includes a sealed enclosure including a scan window to allow light to enter the sealed enclosure, and an optical assembly including a light source and an image sensor. The light source is to emit light through the scan window onto a medium to be scanned. The image sensor is to capture light reflected by the medium through the scan window. The optical assembly is rotatably positioned within the sealed enclosure. An actuator is disposed within the sealed enclosure to rotate the optical assembly to aim the optical assembly at different locations on the scan window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Anthony Hill, Craig T Johnson, Ryan M Smith
  • Patent number: 10996040
    Abstract: A system for rendering safe unexploded military ordnance items found underwater by use of immersible portable apparatus employing entrainment waterjet technology. The interior of the military ordnance item is accessed, and its internal contents are washed out and recovered. All services required to run the underwater apparatus are located above water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: GDO Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J Schmit, Ryan M Smith, Paul L Miller, Nathan R Perkins
  • Patent number: 10989511
    Abstract: An apparatus for rendering safe unexploded military ordnance items found on land by use of a portable apparatus employing entrainment waterjet technology. The portable apparatus includes a tool package containing a plurality of tools designed for accessing the interior of a unexploded ordnance item. The interior of the ordnance item is accessed, and its internal contents, which it typically an energetic material is washed-out and recovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: G.D.O. Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J Schmit, Ryan M Smith, Paul L Miller, Nathan R Perkins
  • Patent number: 10889135
    Abstract: A mechanism for an ADF having upper and lower trays, a base connecting the trays, and a cover pivotally connected to the upper tray includes a housing provided within the base and movable relative thereto. A transmission has a gripping position for transporting paper along a path from the upper tray to the lower tray and a release position allowing a paper jam along the path to be remedied. The cover is pivotable between a first condition maintaining the transmission in the gripping position and a second condition allowing the housing to move relative to the trays to place the transmission in the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan M Smith, Keng Leong Ng, Eric Andersen
  • Publication number: 20200408496
    Abstract: A system for rendering safe unexploded military ordnance items found underwater by use of immersible portable apparatus employing entrainment waterjet technology. The interior of the military ordnance item is accessed, and its internal contents are washed out and recovered. All services required to run the underwater apparatus are located above water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Steve J Schmit, Ryan M Smith, Paul L Miller, Nathan R Perkins
  • Publication number: 20200408497
    Abstract: An apparatus for rendering safe unexploded military ordnance items found on land by use of a portable apparatus employing entrainment waterjet technology. The portable apparatus includes a tool package containing a plurality of tools designed for accessing the interior of a unexploded ordnance item. The interior of the ordnance item is accessed, and its internal contents, which it typically an energetic material is washed-out and recovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Steve J Schmit, Ryan M Smith, Paul L Miller, Nathan R Perkins
  • Patent number: 10855861
    Abstract: One example includes a device that is comprised of a cover housing, a reflective sheet, a coupler, and a fastener. The reflective sheet may hold media against a planar transparent scanning area of the device. The coupler may removably attach the reflective sheet to the cover housing, the coupler having a resilient member to exert an axial restoring force between the reflective sheet and the cover housing. The fastener may fix the coupler to the reflective sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Rene Valenzuela, Ryan M Smith, Keng Leong Ng
  • Publication number: 20200308888
    Abstract: An example apparatus includes a first component including an abutment, a second component rotatable with respect to the first component, and a damper that includes a pivot end that is pivot connected to the second component and a free end that is free to abut the abutment of the first component. The damper is to dampen movement of the second component when the free end of the damper abuts the abutment of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan M Smith, Rene Octavio Valenzuela-Rivas
  • Patent number: 10694065
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a device including a media ramp, in examples, the device includes a scanner disposed in a scan zone to image a medium traveling across the scan zone; a transparent member disposed over the scan zone; a media ramp disposed adjacent to the scan zone to direct the medium to an exit; and a film element disposed underneath the transparent member and adjacent to the scan zone at a first end and disposed to extend over at least a portion of the media ramp at a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Janczyk, Shannon Lai, Ryan M Smith, Mikah Chou
  • Patent number: 10630862
    Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a transparent platen to receive a document to be scanned. The transparent platen includes a scan line, an ingress edge positioned prior to the scan line in the document path, and a chamfered egress edge positioned subsequent to the document path. A light source is positioned to illuminate the document with light while the document passes across the scan line, and a focusing mechanism is positioned to focus a portion of the light that is reflected by the document onto a sensor that senses the portion of the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Eric Andersen, Ryan M Smith, Shannon Lai, Jennifer Waskow
  • Patent number: 10630853
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to an edge sensing apparatus. For example, an edge sensing apparatus consistent to the present disclosure may include a reflector in a beam path of a retroreflective sensor. The edge sensing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include a cover glass located between the retroreflective sensor and the reflector. The edge sensing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include a media feeder to feed a media along a media path between the cover glass and the retroreflective sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan M Smith, Arthur H Barnes, Eric Andersen
  • Patent number: 10576768
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a device including a frame with a transparent panel. In examples, the device includes a frame defining an opening of a scanner sub-assembly, the frame including a first side and a second side in contact with the first side; and a transparent panel coupled to the frame to cover the opening, a first side of the transparent panel disposed to be substantially planar with a first side of the frame, and a second side of the transparent panel disposed to be substantially planar with the second side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Rene Valenzuela-Rivas, Ryan M Smith, Christopher J Quijano, Craig L Hopper
  • Publication number: 20190356810
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a device including a media ramp, in examples, the device includes a scanner disposed in a scan zone to image a medium traveling across the scan zone; a transparent member disposed over the scan zone; a media ramp disposed adjacent to the scan zone to direct the medium to an exit; and a film element disposed underneath the transparent member and adjacent to the scan zone at a first end and disposed to extend over at least a portion of the media ramp at a second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Janczyk, Shannon Lai, Ryan M Smith, Mikah Chou
  • Publication number: 20190245996
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to an edge sensing apparatus. For example, an edge sensing apparatus consistent to the present disclosure may include a reflector in a beam path of a retroreflective sensor. The edge sensing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include a cover glass located between the retroreflective sensor and the reflector. The edge sensing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include a media feeder to feed a media along a media path between the cover glass and the retroreflective sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan M Smith, Arthur H Barnes, Eric Andersen
  • Publication number: 20190245999
    Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a transparent platen to receive a document to be scanned. The transparent platen includes a scan line, an ingress edge positioned prior to the scan line in the document path, and a chamfered egress edge positioned subsequent to the document path. A light source is positioned to illuminate the document with light while the document passes across the scan line, and a focusing mechanism is positioned to focus a portion of the light that is reflected by the document onto a sensor that senses the portion of the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Andersen, Ryan M Smith, Shannon Lai, Jennifer Waskow
  • Publication number: 20190230238
    Abstract: One example includes a device that is comprised of a cover housing, a reflective sheet, a coupler, and a fastener. The reflective sheet may hold media against a planar transparent scanning area of the device. The coupler may removably attach the reflective sheet to the cover housing, the coupler having a resilient member to exert an axial restoring force between the reflective sheet and the cover housing. The fastener may fix the coupler to the reflective sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Rene Valenzuela, Ryan M Smith, Keng Leong Ng
  • Patent number: D935847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Pacific Market International, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan M. Smith, Matthew Kenneth Dolph