Patents by Inventor Sharon A. Smith

Sharon A. 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: 9447403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides of the enolase protein from Staphylococcus aureus as well as nucleic acid and nucleic acid sequence homologs encoding the peptides. The present invention also relates to a composition, particularly a S. aureus vaccine, comprising one or more of the enolase peptides described herein or a fragment, derivative or variant thereof capable of generating an immune response that induces a protective antibody response or opsonophagocytic activity of human neutrophils for S. aureus. The present invention also encompasses methods of treating and/or reducing the likelihood of a Staphylococcus infection by administering a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tessie B. McNeely, Leslie Cope, Sharon Smith, Amita Joshi, Irene Pak, Arthur Fridman
  • Patent number: 8874916
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide introducing a first root of trust on a platform to a second root of trust on the same platform. In one example, the method may include using an authenticated code module to transfer a first encryption key from a first root of trust on a platform to a second root of trust on the platform, receiving a challenge response from the first root of trust at the second root of trust, and using the first encryption key to verify the challenge response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ned Smith, Sharon Smith, Willard Wiseman
  • Publication number: 20140095876
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide introducing a first root of trust on a platform to a second root of trust on the same platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Ned Smith, Sharon Smith, Willard Wiseman
  • Publication number: 20140030287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides of the enolase protein from Staphylococcus aureus as well as nucleic acid and nucleic acid sequence homologues encoding the peptides. The present invention also relates to a composition, particularly a S. aureus vaccine, comprising one or more of the enolase peptides described herein or a fragment, derivative or variant thereof capable of generating an immune response that induces a protective antibody response or opsonophagocytic activity of human neutrophils for S. aureus. The present invention also encompasses methods of treating and/or reducing the likelihood of a Staphylococcus infection by administering a composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: TESSIE B. MCNEELY, LESLIE COPE, SHARON SMITH, AMITA JOSHI, IRENE PAK, ARTHUR FRIDMAN
  • Patent number: 7577767
    Abstract: An interface for coupling data between a host computer/server and a bank of disk drives. The interface includes a chassis having disposed therein: a pair of storage processors adapted for coupling to the host computer/server; and, a pair of management controllers in communication one with the other through a communication link. The management controllers monitor elements of the interface including fans and power supplies and control such elements in response to massages passing between the management controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael N. Robillard, Timothy Dorr, Sharon Smith
  • Patent number: 7574540
    Abstract: A data storage system includes a first and second boards disposed in a chassis. The first board has disposed thereon a first Serial Attached Small Computer Systems Interface (SAS) expander, a first management controller (MC) in communication with the first SAS expander, and management resources accessible to the first MC. The second board has disposed thereon a second SAS expander and a second MC. The system also has a communications link between the first and second MCs. Primary access to the management resources is provided in a first path which is through the first SAS expander and the first MC, and secondary access to the first management resources is provided in a second path which is through the second SAS expander and the second MC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael N. Robillard, Daniel A. Dufresne, II, Sharon A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20070174517
    Abstract: A data storage system includes a first and second boards disposed in a chassis. The first board has disposed thereon a first Serial Attached Small Computer Systems Interface (SAS) expander, a first management controller (MC) in communication with the first SAS expander, and management resources accessible to the first MC. The second board has disposed thereon a second SAS expander and a second MC. The system also has a communications link between the first and second MCs. Primary access to the management resources is provided in a first path which is through the first SAS expander and the first MC, and secondary access to the first management resources is provided in a second path which is through the second SAS expander and the second MC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Robillard, Daniel Dufresne, Sharon Smith
  • Publication number: 20060085916
    Abstract: A changing pad for infants is disclosed. The pad is treated to be waterproof, and also has a matching carry bag that has a waterproof interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventor: Sharon Smith
  • Publication number: 20040024636
    Abstract: A computer-based system and associated method is provided for designating content for presentation to a target entity. The system includes a mechanism for prompting a user to input identification indicia associated with the user. The identification indicia corresponds to an access level. The user is granted user access to the content at the access level in response to the identification indicia input by the user. A marketing interface is provided to the user for selecting content options in accordance with the access level. The user designates content responsive to the needs of the target entity by selecting the content options of the marketing interface. The user is provided with options for formatting the designated content through the marketing interface. The content is produced for presentation to the target entity in a desired manner and through a desired form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Jaffe Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay M. Jaffe, Sharon Smith Leaman, Donna L. Smith
  • Patent number: D350235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Sharon Smith