Patents by Inventor Shannon Smith

Shannon 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: 20130119620
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a socket device comprises a sleeve portion for engaging the rotatable driveshaft and a socket portion for use with an impact hammer. The sleeve portion further comprises opposing openings to engage a locking mechanism, such as a pin-lock, nut and bolt, cotter pin, or other locking device appreciated by those with skill in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Shannon Smith Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8033985
    Abstract: A sexual stimulation apparatus comprising a phallic shaped member having a handle disposed at its base. The handle has a convex surface substantially facing away from the phallic shaped member. The convex surface has at least one projection member extending therefrom. In use, the convex surface sits snugly against the palm and fingers of a user's hand, and the projection member interdigitally engages with the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Shannon Smith
  • Patent number: 8009815
    Abstract: The invention is a message distribution system that can deliver a single message to a large number of people with a single act using a group of computer servers. The preferred embodiment requires the user to establish an account using a website and enter a contact list. The contact list can include both email addresses and telephone numbers. When the user wishes to send a message, at a later time, the user contacts the group of computer servers by a telephone number or email address. The user records a message on the servers and the server sends the messages to all email addresses and telephone numbers on the contact list for that user. Other embodiments include procedures to confirm the validity of the email addresses and telephone numbers and to confirm the delivery of messages to the email address and telephone numbers on the contact list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas James Newell, Bradley Jacob Nathan, David Justin Bergert, Richard Shannon Smith
  • Patent number: 7794926
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for diagnosing cancer comprising detecting the presence of survivin in the biological fluid of a patient. The present invention also provides kits comprising one or more agents that detect survivin polypeptide or survivin nucleic acid and a container for collecting biological fluid for testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Dario Altieri, Robert Weiss, Shannon Smith, Victor Morris, legal representative, Marcia Wheeler, Janet Plescia
  • Publication number: 20090312599
    Abstract: A sexual stimulation apparatus comprising a phallic shaped member having a handle disposed at its base. The handle has a convex surface substantially facing away from the phallic shaped member. The convex surface has at least one projection member extending therefrom. In use, the convex surface sits snugly against the palm and fingers of a user's hand, and the projection member interdigitally engages with the user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Shannon Smith
  • Publication number: 20090055996
    Abstract: A pocket made of a cloth/water resistant/water proof material that may be attached via the accompanying fastening system (i.e. hook and loop, iron on, etc.) anywhere and to any surface a person desires. The pocket may be affixed or portable at a person's discretion. It may be placed in any inconspicuous location to protect it from the view of would be thieves. With the hook and loop closure, the pocket opening securely fastens and protects the contents form accidental loss. Being constructed of a water resistant/water proof material, it helps protect the contents from the weather and the surrounding environment. Having gussets in the pocket's sides and bottom gives it greater capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Green, Floyd Shannon Smith
  • Publication number: 20070250997
    Abstract: A toilet blocker for temporarily blocking a toilet bowl comprises a cover means (10; 100; 200; 300) for temporarily covering a toilet bowl (50), and a locking arrangement connected to or connectable to the cover means for securing the cover means in position covering the bowl of the toilet. The locking arrangement is arranged to engage with or under the lower edge of the splashback preventer of the rim (54) of the toilet bowl (50). Various embodiments of toilet blocker are disclosed in some of which a bracket (18; 116; 218) rotates into position under the rim 54 of the toilet. In another embodiment the bracket (314) is V-shaped and slides and is pulled upwards to lock to the rim (54) of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Mag Solutions Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew McDonald, Douglas Grevett, Warwick Brown, Stephen Martinuzzo, Shannon Smith
  • Publication number: 20070065842
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for diagnosing cancer comprising detecting the presence of survivin in the biological fluid of a patient. The present invention also provides kits comprising one or more agents that detect survivin polypeptide or survivin nucleic acid and a container for collecting biological fluid for testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Dario Altieri, Robert Weiss, Shannon Smith, Victor Morris, Marcia Wheeler, Janet Plescia
  • Publication number: 20070039472
    Abstract: An air filtration system includable in and for HVAC equipment includes one or more intense field dielectric filter units and a field charging unit retained in a support structure or cabinet by a removable door which includes control circuitry and contactors engageable with corresponding contact members on a filter unit and the field charging unit for supplying high voltage DC potential to the respective units. Each filter unit includes a filter core comprising a stacked array of filter elements formed of dielectric sheets interconnected by elongated spaced apart ribs forming flow passages. The field charging unit and the filter units are removable from the support or cabinet for cleaning or replacement by opening or removing the door. An interlock switch and a field shorting mechanism are actuated during servicing or replacement of the system components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: American Standard International, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Bias, Jay Field, Scott Salvage, Shannon Smith, Stephen Vendt, Mark Woodruff