Patents by Inventor Smith

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: 20240188552
    Abstract: An agricultural system can include a product application system including one or more nozzle assemblies an actuator configured to move the one or more nozzle assemblies between a first position and a second position. A target sensor can be configured to capture data indicative of one or more features within a field. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the product application system and the target sensor. The computing system can be configured to identify a target within the field based on the data from the target sensor, determine a nozzle activation time defined by a period between capturing of the data from the target sensor and a nozzle spray fan aligning with the target, and activate the actuator to move the one or more nozzle assemblies between the first position and the second position based on the nozzle activation time deviating from a defined nozzle time range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240196578
    Abstract: A lightweight thermally dissipative EMI shield for electronics is composed of both metallic (e.g., conductive) and non-metallic (e.g., nonconductive) materials. The thermally dissipative EMI shield or cover may be formed of multiple layers of metallic or conductive materials and at least one layer of non-metallic or nonconductive material. There may be a conductive base layer, a lower intermediate nonconductive layer, an upper intermediate conductive layer, and an outer nonconductive layer. The conductive layers operate to thermally dissipate heat and suppress EMI, whereas the nonconductive layers provide lightweight rigidity and stiffness to support the EMI shield and protect components from foreign object ingress or damage of a circuit card or cover is coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. Smith, Mark J. Dube, Thomas W. Auletto, Bernard A. Sacco, JR., Mark L. Hummel, Eric Walther-Grant
  • Publication number: 20240189354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an engineered immune cell endowed with CD22 Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CD22 CAR) with a deletion in the TRAC gene that is able to redirect immune cell specificity and reactivity toward selected tumor cells. The engineered immune cells endowed with such CARs are particularly suited for treating relapsed refractory CD22 expressing cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Julianne SMITH, Phillippe DUCHATEAU, Murielle DERRIEN
  • Publication number: 20240189899
    Abstract: Provided herein are various enhancements for additive manufacturing using titanium and titanium alloy materials. In one example, a method includes inoculating a titanium material with ceramic particles that produce nucleation sites within the titanium material during successive melt and solidification steps of an additive manufacturing process. The nucleation sites promote grain nucleation during solidification of molten titanium material into solid titanium material during the additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Zachary Loftus, Scott William Cochran, Michael A. Reale, Scott Wesley Smith
  • Publication number: 20240191981
    Abstract: Bismuth-based firearm projectiles, optionally firearm cartridges containing the same, and methods for forming bismuth-tin-copper alloys or bismuth-nickel alloys and bismuth-based firearm projectiles are disclosed herein. The bismuth-based firearm projectiles include a projectile body comprising a bismuth-tin-copper alloy or bismuth-nickel alloy that forms at least 90 wt % of the projectile body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Charles Nichols, Zachary Hugh Smith, Ralph Nauman
  • Publication number: 20240190115
    Abstract: In one aspect, a wide microporous film comprises one or more layers comprising a polyolefin, wherein the microporous film has a width of at least 50 inches and comprises one or more non-porous regions. In some embodiments, the microporous film is at least 55 inches or at least 60 inches. Moreover, in some embodiments, the non-porous region is located along a creased region of the microporous film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: David Anzini, Ronnie E. Smith, Daniel R. Alexander
  • Publication number: 20240189018
    Abstract: Surgical tools are disclosed that include a first handle having a first recess, a second handle having a second recess, a first tip disposed in the first recess and extending distally, and a second tip disposed in the second recess and extending distally. The first tip has a first external surface and a first internal surface. The second tip has a second external surface and a second internal surface. The surgical tool has a first configuration wherein the surgical tool operates as forceps. The surgical tool has a second configuration wherein the surgical tool operates as scissors. The first internal surface can be moved adjacent to the second internal surface to permit rotation of the first tip relative to the first recess and permit rotation of the second tip relative to the second recess. The rotation of the first tip and the second tip transitions the surgical tool between the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventor: Ryan D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240189492
    Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for determining a positioning of sensors in a wound dressing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound monitoring and/or therapy system can include a wound dressing and a plurality of sensors configured to measure one or more wound characteristics. The wound monitor system can also include at least one positioning device configured to indicate position and/or orientation in the wound of a sensor of the plurality of sensors. In some embodiments, a detector can be configured to determine, based on the positioning data, the position and/or orientation in the wound of the sensor of the plurality of sensors. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensors can be positioned on a strip or string of material in communication with the positioning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Gowans, Allan Kenneth Frazer Grugeon Hunt, Marcus Damian Phillips, Damian Smith, Charlotte Urwin
  • Publication number: 20240191965
    Abstract: A crossbow de-cocking method may include the step of providing a trigger mechanism, a trigger latch mechanism and a winch assembly. A first input to the winch assembly may move a trigger latch to disengage the trigger mechanism. A second input to the trigger latch may move a crossbow bowstring from a cocked position to an un-cocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Richard BEDNAR, Michael SHAFFER, Gary SMITH, JR., Eric VANKEULEN
  • Publication number: 20240196181
    Abstract: Provided herein are techniques for providing emergency telecommunication services and application driven profile prioritization for wireless local area network architectures. In one instance, a method can include facilitating, for an emergency call initiated by a wireless device, connection of the wireless device with a radio node; providing a location tag to the wireless device that is associated with a location of the wireless device; obtaining, by an emergency services identity provider, a session initiation protocol (SIP) registration request message from the wireless device that includes the location tag; determining, by the emergency services identity provider, a location of the wireless device based, at least in part, on the location tag; and facilitating the emergency call for the wireless device with a public safety answering point (PSAP) that is determined based on the location of the wireless device in which the location is provided to the PSAP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Grayson, Srinath Gundavelli, Scott Ross Blue, Malcolm M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240195853
    Abstract: A system may connect user devices to a virtual whiteboard configured to output visual content to displays of the user devices. The system may invoke a video conference from the whiteboard to transmit, to the user devices, a message configured to connect the user devices to the video conference, and instantiate the whiteboard including the visual content output to the displays of the user devices within the video conference. In some implementations, the message may include context information (e.g., a title associated with the whiteboard, participants of the video conference, or an elapsed time of the video conference). In some implementations, the system may configure a graphical user interface (GUI) indicating users of the whiteboard. The GUI may be configured to receive selections of users to invite to the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Palmer Harold Batt, Alicia Anne-Kepner Brekke, Stephen George Newton, Jeffrey William Smith
  • Publication number: 20240190155
    Abstract: A method for digitally printing a decorative surface material is disclosed, including providing a substrate to a digital printer, printing a print material onto a top surface of the print substrate, and curing the print material. The method also includes applying an adhesive to a back surface of the decorative print and applying the decorative print to an interior panel. The print material includes a visible or variable image, or a textured surface. The decorative surface material may provide a decorative interior panel for an aerospace vehicle, such as a wall covering. The substrate may include a flame barrier material, aluminum, or fiberglass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jason W. DREXLER, Lloyd Layton WOMACK, II, Stephanie Iris METTING, John Christopher WILDE, Nathan T. BRAATEN, Edward GREENE, Kjersta LARSON-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20240190879
    Abstract: The present disclosure features compounds and related compositions that, inter alia, modulate nucleic acid splicing, e.g., splicing of a pre-mRNA, as well as methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Dominic Reynolds, Michael W. Seiler, Anant A. Agrawal, Frederic Vaillancourt, Peter Smith
  • Publication number: 20240193768
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus for fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLI). The apparatus includes a deep neural network (DNN). The DNN includes a first convolutional layer, a plurality of intermediate layers and an output layer. The first convolutional layer is configured to receive FLI input data. Each intermediate layer is configured to receive a respective intermediate input corresponding to an output of a respective prior layer. Each intermediate layer is further configured to provide a respective intermediate output related to the received respective intermediate input. The output layer is configured to provide estimated FLI output data corresponding to the received FLI input data. The DNN is trained using synthetic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Smith, Ruoyang Yao, Xavier Intes, Pingkun Yan, Marien Ochoa-Mendoza
  • Publication number: 20240195460
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing direction division multiple access. In some embodiments, the method includes: performing motion compensated correlation upon a received signal transmitted from a transceiver to generate at least one motion compensated correlation result; identifying a direction of arrival for the received signal using the at least one motion compensated correlation result; and selecting, using the direction of arrival of the received signal, to communicate with the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Ramsey Michael FARAGHER, Robert Mark CROCKETT, Peter James DUFFETT-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20240195136
    Abstract: An electrical contact base for charging a vehicle can include an insulating base, an insulating cover connected to the insulating base, and a bus bar captured between the insulating base and the insulating cover, where the vehicle is configured to contact the electrical contact base for charging the vehicle. The bus bar can have a contact plate and an integrally connected end tab. In some embodiments, the end tab defines an incline for guiding a brush of a vehicle onto the electrical contact base and into contact with the contact plate. In some embodiments, the insulating base and the insulating cover are formed of polymer insulator material. In some embodiments, the insulating base and the insulating cover are connected by a snap-fit connection. In some embodiments, the electrical contact base defines a lattice support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventor: Jonathon D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240190645
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis, a plurality of ground-engaging elements, and a liquid holding tank. The liquid holding tank includes a first bladder disposed within an interior of the liquid holding tank, the first bladder defining a first chamber within the first bladder, and a second chamber defined between a wall of the liquid holding tank and an outer surface of the first bladder. A method of forming a liquid holding tank of a vehicle includes disposing a first bladder within an interior of the liquid holding tank, a first chamber being defined within the first bladder and a second chamber being defined between an inner wall surface of the liquid holding tank and an exterior of the bladder, and causing both of the first chamber and the second chamber to be in fluid communication with a delivery system of an application system of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventor: Evan Thomas Smith
  • Publication number: 20240193284
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to allocate functionality of a chiplet for access by one or more processor cores which are coupled to remote processor via a network switch. In an embodiment, a composite chip communicates with the switch via a Compute Express Link (CXL) link. The switch receives capability information which identifies both a chiplet of the composite chip, and a functionality which is available from a resource of that chiplet. Based on the capability information, the switch provides an inventory of chiplet resources. In response to an allocation request, the switch accesses the inventory to identify whether a suitable chiplet resource is available. Based on the access, the switch configures a chip to enable an allocation of a chiplet resource. In another embodiment, the chiplet resource is allocated at a sub-processor level of granularity, and disables access to the chiplet resource by one or more local processor cores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Francesc Guim Bernat, Marcos Carranza, Kshitij Doshi, Ned Smith, Karthik Kumar
  • Publication number: 20240190277
    Abstract: A wireless charging assembly for an electric vehicle, including a control unit, a charging pad for mounting to a floor and spaced from the control unit and a conduit extending between the control unit and the charging pad. The conduit has a first internal passageway for delivery of cooling air from an airflow generator to the charging pad for cooling the charging pad and a second internal passageway for return of cooling air from the charging pad back to the airflow generator. The first and second internal passageways and the charging pad forming a substantially closed circuit that is closed to atmosphere to prevent ingress of external matter into the first and second internal passageways and the charging pad. The conduit has a third internal passageway for accommodating one or more cables extending from the control unit to the charging pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Smith, Antonio Rocco
  • Publication number: 20240190828
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel inhibitors of PBRM1, specifically the 2nd bromodomain of PBRM1 (PBRM1-BD2), pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Shifali Shishodia, Christopher J. Goetz, Michael D. Olp, Brian Christopher Smith