Patents by Inventor Shane Smith

Shane 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: 20250306830
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: receiving, at an information handling device coupled to a display, a request to display multiple display zones on the display, wherein the information handling device comprises a video card comprising display splitting firmware allowing splitting of the display into multiple display zones; identifying, based upon the request, a number of display zones to be displayed on the display; and displaying, on the display, the number of display zones on the display, wherein the displaying comprises treating each zone, via the splitting firmware, as a physically separated portion of the display. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventors: Chris Tuttle, Nathan Peterson, Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20250292215
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying equipment and operational environments and for presenting repair and replacement information are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system includes an image capture device configured to capture one or more images of equipment within an operational environment. The system also includes an equipment analyzer configured to identify equipment and/or the operational environment within the captured image(s). The equipment analyzer is also configured to search the database(s) for repair and replacement information based on the identified equipment and/or the operational environment. The equipment analyzer is also configured to present the repair and replacement information via a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Nathan Peterson, Shane Smith, Chris Tuttle
  • Publication number: 20230306013
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for managing a multi-vendor environment is provided. The present invention may include receiving a request to make a change to an aggregate computer system from a participant of the aggregate computer system. The present invention may include creating, in response to the request, a change block. The present invention may include receiving approval for the change block in accordance with an endorsement policy. The present invention may include adding the change block to a distributed ledger. The present invention may include monitoring a performance of the aggregate computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: ADAM DALE BRAHAM, Jason A. Nikolai, Shane Smith
  • Patent number: 11768821
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for managing a multi-vendor environment is provided. The present invention may include receiving a request to make a change to an aggregate computer system from a participant of the aggregate computer system. The present invention may include creating, in response to the request, a change block. The present invention may include receiving approval for the change block in accordance with an endorsement policy. The present invention may include adding the change block to a distributed ledger. The present invention may include monitoring a performance of the aggregate computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adam Dale Braham, Jason A. Nikolai, Shane Smith
  • Patent number: 11525507
    Abstract: Systems are provided for an axle housing comprising at least one dam. In one example, an axle housing, comprising a center portion including a cavity configured to house a differential assembly and at least one dam arranged in an arm portion that extends from the center portion and is configured to receive an axle shaft, wherein the at least one dam comprises a flow facilitating protrusion that extends from the dam panel in a direction away from the center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Virginia Badiola, Shane Smith, Yulong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200256456
    Abstract: Systems are provided for an axle housing comprising at least one dam. In one example, an axle housing, comprising a center portion including a cavity configured to house a differential assembly and at least one dam arranged in an arm portion that extends from the center portion and is configured to receive an axle shaft, wherein the at least one dam comprises a flow facilitating protrusion that extends from the dam panel in a direction away from the center portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Virginia BADIOLA, Shane SMITH, Yulong ZHU
  • Publication number: 20200047657
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a trailer-mounted system for easing the process of loading a horse into a horse trailer. In one embodiment the system includes a plurality of hinged panels pivotally attached at a proximal end thereof to a back or side of the horse trailer. The panels are moveable between a stowed condition folded one atop the other against the trailer, and a deployed condition with the panels unfolded and extended away from the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Todd Cluff, Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20180296463
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal care cleansing composition, and also provides a pre-mix and a process for preparing personal care compositions that can be presented in liquid, semi-solid or solid forms. The composition of the invention comprises a unique combination of cleansing and soothing agents, and produces an improved and long-lasting cleansing sensory experience. In a an embodiment aimed for oral care, there is provided an alcohol-free mouthwash composition particularly useful for cavity prevention and treatment as well as white spots prevention for a subject wearing braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Honorio Obias, Daniel Hekman, Shane Smith, Thomas Knopp, Sherry McGraw, Charisse Winecki
  • Publication number: 20150164778
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal care cleansing composition, and also provides a pre-mix and a process for preparing personal care compositions that can be presented in liquid, semi-solid or solid forms. The composition of the invention comprises a unique combination of cleansing and soothing agents, and produces an improved and long-lasting cleansing sensory experience. In a an embodiment aimed for oral care, there is provided an alcohol-free mouthwash composition particularly useful for cavity prevention and treatment as well as white spots prevention for a subject wearing braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Honorio OBIAS, Daniel HEKMAN, Shane SMITH, Thomas KNOPP, Sherry McGRAW, Charisse WINECKI
  • Patent number: 8763298
    Abstract: A combination brush and jag comprising a stem, a set of short bristles having first longitudinal length and a first transverse diameter; a set of long bristles having a second longitudinal length and a second transverse diameter; the set of short bristles and long bristles positioned adjacent to each other and secured in between the stem, wherein the first transverse diameter is smaller than the second transverse diameter and a bore diameter and the first longitudinal length is approximately the same as or shorter than the second longitudinal length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Patent number: 8697043
    Abstract: Disclosed are odor suppressing analgesic compositions comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight, of farnesol or other suitable deodorizing bacteriostatic agent; and b) from about 0.1% to about 60%, by weight, volatile organic compound wherein said volatile organic compound may be encapsulated and is chosen from the following (menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate, methyl nicotiniate, or combination of thereof); and c) a water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion, gel, patch, plaster, ointment, solution or spray carrier. An optimized odor suppressing analgesic composition can provide a combination of antimicrobial properties, odor suppression properties, skin cooling or heating properties, topical analgesic properties, low irritation and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Chattem, Inc.
    Inventors: Vardan Ter-Antonyan, Jason Sondgeroth, David Jaeger, Shane Smith, Elisa Barnes
  • Patent number: 8579301
    Abstract: A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control. In one embodiment, the two-piece snowboard is constructed from sandwiching upper platforms provided by a donor snowboard between a connector assembly and bottom platforms according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20120198639
    Abstract: A combination brush and jag comprising a stem, a set of short bristles having first longitudinal length and a first transverse diameter; a set of long bristles having a second longitudinal length and a second transverse diameter; the set of short bristles and long bristles positioned adjacent to each other and secured in between the stem, wherein the first transverse diameter is smaller than the second transverse diameter and a bore diameter and the first longitudinal length is approximately the same as or shorter than the second longitudinal length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20110297702
    Abstract: A disposable corrugated board dispensing container including an enclosure having a bottom wall and side walls including a front side wall for containing contents therein. The bottom wall is formed by overlapping flaps attached to each of the side walls at a fold line, and an aperture is disposed in the bottom wall. A funnel is supported by a funnel support disposed between the funnel and the bottom wall, the funnel guiding the contents of the enclosure to the aperture in the bottom wall. A slide valve controls the dispensing of the contents through the aperture, the slide valve being accessed through an access opening in the front side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Stephen Gould Corporation
    Inventors: Don Hildebrandt, Shane Smith, Anthony Sansone
  • Publication number: 20110148074
    Abstract: A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control. In one embodiment, the two-piece snowboard is constructed from sandwiching upper platforms provided by a donor snowboard between a connector assembly and bottom platforms according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Patent number: 7896365
    Abstract: A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Trakboard, Corporation
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20110004169
    Abstract: Novel micro-encapsulated topical analgesics are provided to treat pain and may be applied via sleeves having dosed therapeutic sections, especially to joints and extremities. Sleeves may be prepared and packaged inside-out and inverted when positioned by the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Shane Smith, Joseph Czerwinski, Mike Davies, Don Moak, Blair Ramey
  • Publication number: 20100225080
    Abstract: A two-piece articulated skateboard includes two sections connected by a connector. Standard skateboard trucks and wheels are attached to the sections at opposite ends of the articulated skateboard and swiveling casters are attached to the bottom of each section and positioned towards the connector. When riding like a one-piece skateboard, the rider's feet are placed over the trucks and the swiveling casters do not touch the ground. The connector only allows enough vertical movement around the lateral axis so that when the rider shifts his weight towards the connector, the swiveling casters are lowered to the ground and engaged, enabling the two-piece articulated skateboard to slide sideways. The connector provides for a small amount of left-to-right motion around the vertical axis, providing the ability to bend the board while in a slide and to facilitate turns and stops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20070132199
    Abstract: A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Shane Smith
  • Patent number: D1065768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Inventor: Shane Smith