Patents by Inventor Scott W. Smith

Scott W. 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: 11942315
    Abstract: Control of an amplitude of a signal applied to rods of a quadrupole is described. In one aspect, a mass spectrometer includes an amplifier circuit that causes a radio frequency (RF) signal to be applied to the rods of the quadrupole. A controller circuit can determine that the actual amplitude of the RF signal differs than the expected amplitude and, in response, identify current and past environmental and performance parameters to adjust the amplitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Thermo Finnigan LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan W. Smith, Scott T. Quarmby, Dustin J. Kreft, Michael W. Senko
  • Patent number: 11941764
    Abstract: A computer system displays a representation of a field of view of the one or more cameras, including a representation of a portion of a three-dimensional physical environment that is in the field of view of the one or more cameras. The computer system receives a request to add a first virtual effect to the displayed representation of the field of view of the one or more cameras. In response to receiving the request to add the first virtual effect to the displayed representation of the field of view of the one or more cameras and in accordance with a determination that the first virtual effect requires a scan of the physical environment, the computer system initiates a scan of the physical environment to detect one or more features of the physical environment and displays a user interface that indicates a progress of the scan of the physical environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Harding, James A. Queen, Joseph-Alexander P. Weil, Joanna M. Newman, Ron A. Buencamino, Richard H. Salvador, Fernando Garcia, Austin T. Tamaddon, Omid Khalili, Scott W. Wilson, Thomas H. Smith, III
  • Publication number: 20240097423
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a first portion, a securement strap, and an electrical cable. The securement strap includes a track having a first terminus and a second terminus, a pulley translatably secured to the track, and an elastic member having a first end secured to the securement strap and a second end secured to the pulley. The electrical cable has a first end connected to the first portion and a second end connected to the securement strap, the electrical cable routed at least partially around the pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Liam R. Martinez, Javier Mendez, Samuel G. Smith, Scott W. Slabaugh
  • Publication number: 20240091442
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Gary A. MORRIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Esteban CABRERA, JR., Anna Leigh DAVIS, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Timothy Joseph GOLDSMITH, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Patrick Wile MCBRIDE, Michael Robert MENSINGER, Francis William PASCUAL, Philip Mansiel PELLOUCHOUD, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Kevin SHOEMAKER, Brian Christopher SMITH, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
  • Publication number: 20240087621
    Abstract: A memory device includes a command interface configured to receive write commands from a host device. Additionally, the memory device includes an input buffer configured to buffer a strobe signal from the host device. Furthermore, the memory device includes a first ripple counter and a second ripple counter. The memory device includes command handling circuitry configured to alternatingly start the first ripple counter and the second ripple counter in response to consecutive write commands. The command handling circuitry and/or the first and second ripple counters are configured to suppress a reset of the input buffer if either the first ripple counter or the second ripple counter has not reached a threshold and is still counting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Brian W. Huber, Scott E. Smith, Gary L. Howe
  • Publication number: 20240076875
    Abstract: A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Carmen Anthony LaTorre, Jacob Paul Honsvick, Christopher Patrick Kasprzak, Daniel James Buckwalter, Edward R. Harrington, Jonathan Ross Davis, Laurand Henry Lewandowski, David Michael Ploense, William Edwin Smith, Scott W. Schweiger, Ganesh Latta
  • Publication number: 20240071593
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Anna Leigh DAVIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Naresh C. BHAVARAJU, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rita M. CASTILLO, Alexandra Elena CONSTANTIN, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Gary Brian GABLE, Arturo GARCIA, Thomas HALL, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Anna Claire HARLEY-TROCHIMCZYK, Nathaniel David HEINTZMAN, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Lauren Hruby JEPSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Samuel Jere MARSH, Gary A. MORRIS, Subrai Girish PAI, Andrew Attila PAL, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Ashley Anne RINDFLEISCH, Sofie Wells SCHUNK, Peter C. SIMPSON, Daniel S. SMITH, Stephen J. VANSLYKE, Matthew T. VOGEL, Tomas C. WALKER, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
  • Publication number: 20210269484
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to crystalline forms of cyclosporin A and particularly to a newly identified form of cyclosporin A. The invention further relates to methods for its preparation and to methods for treating certain ocular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Anuradha V. Gore, Thomas K. Karami, Ke Wu, Richard S. Graham, Scott W. Smith
  • Patent number: 10273206
    Abstract: The present invention provides tromethamine salt of (Z)-7-[3,5-Dihydroxy-2-((E)-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-hept-5-enoic acid in crystalline Form 1 and amorphous form. This compound is may also be referred to as “tromethamine salt of bimatoprost acid.” The invention crystalline form is useful for solid ocular implant or topical formulations, utilized in the treatment of various ocular conditions, such as, for example, ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Karami, Scott W. Smith, Fiona Dubas-Fisher, Adrian St. Clair Brown
  • Publication number: 20180312543
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making cyclosporin A Form 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Scott W. Smith
  • Patent number: 10065984
    Abstract: Provided herein are multiple solid forms of a defined steroid-like compound, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In one aspect, there is provided a crystalline form of said steroid-like compound, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In another aspect, there is provided a substantially amorphous form of said steroid-like compound, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In yet another aspect, there are provided compositions containing compounds according to the present invention. In certain aspects, such compositions are suitable for delivery of active agents according to the present invention to a subject in need thereof. In another aspect of the invention, there are provided methods for the treatment of a variety of indications, including glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and the like. In still another aspect of the present invention, there are provided kits containing compounds according to the present invention and/or compositions containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Shaoxin Feng, Scott W. Smith, Olivier M. G. Lambert, Suzanne M. Buttar
  • Patent number: 10017541
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making cyclosporin A Form 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Scott W. Smith
  • Patent number: 9855232
    Abstract: The invention provides new crystalline forms of 7-[3,5-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-hept-5-enoic acid. This compound is commonly referred to as “bimatoprost acid.” The novel crystalline forms are designated forms I, II, and III. The invention crystalline forms are useful for solid ocular implant formulations, utilized in the treatment of various ocular conditions, such as, for example, ocular hypertension. In addition, invention crystalline forms are useful for solid or semisolid dosage formulations used to treat ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Shaoxin Feng, Thomas K. Karami, Scott W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160272681
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making cyclosporin A Form 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Scott W. Smith
  • Patent number: 9447014
    Abstract: The present invention provides tromethamine salt of 7-[3,5-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-hept-5-enoic acid in crystalline and amorphous form. This compound is may also be referred to as “tromethamine salt of bimatoprost acid.” The invention crystalline form is useful for solid ocular implant or topical formulations, utilized in the treatment of various ocular conditions, such as, for example, ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Karami, Scott W. Smith, Fiona Dubas-Fisher, Adrian St. Clair Brown
  • Publication number: 20160175269
    Abstract: The invention provides new crystalline forms of 7-[3,5-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-hept-5-enoic acid. This compound is commonly referred to as “bimatoprost acid.” The novel crystalline forms are designated forms I, II, and III. The invention crystalline forms are useful for solid ocular implant formulations, utilized in the treatment of various ocular conditions, such as, for example, ocular hypertension. In addition, invention crystalline forms are useful for solid or semisolid dosage formulations used to treat ocular hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Shaoxin Feng, Thomas K. Karami, Scott W. Smith
  • Patent number: 9352014
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making cyclosporin A Form 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Scott W. Smith
  • Patent number: 9321717
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of rapid identification and preparation of a crystalline form of an organic compound by using sub-gram level of said organic compound, comprising the steps of temperature-cycled slurrying, cooling, antisolvent addition and solvent evaporation as the major crystallization steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Ke Wu, Gyorgy F. Ambrus, Scott W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160083432
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to crystalline forms of cyclosporin A and particularly to a newly identified form of cyclosporin A. The invention further relates to methods for its preparation and to methods for treating certain ocular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Anuradha V. Gore, Thomas K. Karami, Ke Wu, Richard S. Graham, Scott W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150376125
    Abstract: The present invention provides tromethamine salt of (Z)-7-[3,5-Dihydroxy-2-((E)-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-hept-5-enoic acid in crystalline Form 1 and amorphous form. This compound is may also be referred to as “tromethamine salt of bimatoprost acid.” The invention crystalline form is useful for solid ocular implant or topical formulations, utilized in the treatment of various ocular conditions, such as, for example, ocular hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas K. Karami, Scott W. Smith, Fiona Dubas-Fisher, Adrian St.Clair Brown