Patents by Inventor Sam Smith

Sam 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: 12075989
    Abstract: A puncture device guide includes a guide platform configured to releasably attach to an ultrasound probe, a guide tower slidingly coupled to the guide platform, and a needle holder device for coupling to a puncture device. The guide tower projects upwardly from the guide platform and includes a vertical guidance slot and a plurality of attachment positions for engaging the needle holder device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Willet Whitmore, Tim Meder, Paul Smith, Sam Moody, Hannah Pankow, Mackenzie Myhre, Caroline Myrand
  • Publication number: 20240273101
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify for a given host that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. The episode node is associated with episode parameters that are related to a disease classification of the host. In addition, the instructions specify that an outbreak node is connected to the episode node via a ‘part of’ link to indicate that the host has become part of an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak node is connected to a definition node via a ‘defined as’ link. The definition node specifies disease parameters of the disease for outbreak tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Ian Smith, Jonathan Haynes, Sam Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20240225292
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a frame made from a first material having a first hardness, the frame including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The seat assembly further includes a fabric component coupled to the first side of the frame, and a plurality of grooves are disposed within the second side of the frame. Each insert of a plurality of inserts are disposed within each respective groove in the plurality of grooves. Each insert of the plurality of inserts comprises a second material and the second material has a second hardness that is less than the first hardness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: CRAIG OOMEN, SAM SMITH, RANDY SAYERS, KELLY WASHBURN
  • Publication number: 20240171837
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a playground apparatus that is configured to support a camera, typically a smartphone or similar photo/video device. The apparatus is configured to both (a) position the camera to take a photograph or video of the user during the play activity and (b) to maintain the camera in place during the play activity. Embodiments of the play apparatus include swings, whirls, and spinners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Lindsay Hill, Sam Smith, Steven Dupree, Charles Walcott, Benjamin Thornberry
  • Patent number: 11917275
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a playground apparatus that is configured to support a camera, typically a smartphone or similar photo/video device. The apparatus is configured to both (a) position the camera to take a photograph or video of the user during the play activity and (b) to maintain the camera in place during the play activity. Embodiments of the play apparatus include swings, whirls, and spinners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.
    Inventors: Lindsay Hill, Sam Smith, Steven Dupree, Charles Walcott, Benjamin Thornberry
  • Publication number: 20210352193
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a playground apparatus that is configured to support a camera, typically a smartphone or similar photo/video device. The apparatus is configured to both (a) position the camera to take a photograph or video of the user during the play activity and (b) to maintain the camera in place during the play activity. Embodiments of the play apparatus include swings, whirls, and spinners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Lindsay Hill, Sam Smith, Steven Dupree, Charles Walcott, Benjamin Thornberry
  • Patent number: 11102385
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a playground apparatus that is configured to support a camera, typically a smartphone or similar photo/video device. The apparatus is configured to both (a) position the camera to take a photograph or video of the user during the play activity and (b) to maintain the camera in place during the play activity. Embodiments of the play apparatus include swings, whirls, and spinners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.
    Inventors: Lindsay Hill, Sam Smith, Steven Dupree, Charles Walcott, Benjamin Thornberry
  • Publication number: 20200045210
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a playground apparatus that is configured to support a camera, typically a smartphone or similar photo/video device. The apparatus is configured to both (a) position the camera to take a photograph or video of the user during the play activity and (b) to maintain the camera in place during the play activity. Embodiments of the play apparatus include swings, whirls, and spinners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Lindsay Hill, Sam Smith, Steven Dupree, Charles Walcott, Benjamin Thornberry
  • Publication number: 20110036657
    Abstract: A chassis for an electric vehicle includes a frame structure comprising two beam members arranged side-by-side with a gap therebetween. Each of the beam members includes a front end connected to the front end of the other beam member and forms a head tube for pivotally retaining a portion of a fork assembly holding a front wheel of the electric vehicle. Each of the beam members includes a rear end fixedly connected to a motor housing. The gap between the beam members is configured for holding one or more battery modules therein. The chassis also includes a swing arm assembly including a front end connected at a pivot point to the motor housing. The swing arm assembly includes a rear end holding a rear wheel of the electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Brammo, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Bland, Sam Smith, Paul Daniel, Wayne Buck
  • Publication number: 20030064178
    Abstract: Water-based adhesives specifically formulated for the application of transparent plastic labels onto glass substrates. The adhesive film has a clear, transparent appearance and leaves a no-label look on the bottle to which the label has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Sam Smith, Jianshe Chen, Anne Dugas
  • Patent number: 5939279
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections using high-mannose containing oligosaccharides. Specifically the use of Man.sub.9 (GlcNAc).sub.2 -hydrophobic glycopeptides (i.e. tyrosinamide) to block adhesion of the bacteria pili to the oligosaccharide of the host cells plasma membrane in infections of Enterobacter cloacae and other Enterobacter and gram-negative species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Sam Smith, Alan D. Elbein, Y. T. Pan
  • Patent number: D891390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: CHESTNUT MOBILE LIMITED
    Inventors: Alex Taylor, William Ford, Sam Smith
  • Patent number: D891428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: CHESTNUT MOBILE LIMITED
    Inventors: Alex Taylor, William Ford, Sam Smith