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).

  • ANTENNA
    Publication number: 20150263427
    Abstract: An antenna comprising: a folded dipole and a reflector positioned to reflect radiation emitted by the dipole that is incident on the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Cambridge Silicon Radio Limited
    Inventor: Leslie David Smith
  • POLYMER COATINGS
    Publication number: 20150259735
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coatings covalently attached to the surface of a substrate and the preparation of the polymer coatings, such as poly(N-(5-azidoacetamidylpentyl)acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (PAZAM), in the formation and manipulation of substrates, such as molecular arrays and flow cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing a substrate surface by using beads coated with a covalently attached polymer, such as PAZAM, and the method of determining a nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide attached to a substrate surface described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Wayne N. George, Andrew A. Brown, Daniel Bratton, Hongji Ren, Ryan C. Smith
  • MULTIPLE PILL CUTTER
    Publication number: 20150257978
    Abstract: A multiple pill cutter provides an individual the ability to cut multiple pills simultaneously. The multiple pill cutter can include a pill cutting bed on which pills can be placed. The multiple pill cutter can further include pill retainers that allow the individual to place and align multiple pills on the cutting bed. The pill cutting bed and the pill retainers can be housed within a lower portion. The multiple pill cutter can also include a top portion, one end of which is hinged to one end of the lower portion. An inner surface of the top portion can include a cutting blade for cutting pills placed on the cutting bed. The cutting blade is positioned such that when the top portion is lowered over the lower portion, the cutting edge of the cutting blade cuts through the multiple pills placed on the cutting bed between the pill retainers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Teresa Y. Smith
  • COMPRESSED SOURCE ROUTING ENCODING
    Publication number: 20150263949
    Abstract: A method of generating identifiers associated with a communication network is described. In one approach, a global encoding scheme minimizes header length by encoding identifiers of network interconnects forming a packet network path. The method includes a controller accessing topology information associated with the communication network including identifiers of nodes and identifiers of interconnects between nodes of the communication network, the interconnects having associated parameters. The controller also generates codewords for the identifiers of the interconnects, the size of each codeword being based on a parameter of an associated interconnect. The controller further generates a mapping between the identifiers of the interconnects and the codewords, and stores the mapping into memory. The method supports source routing in a compact format for varied network configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Evelyne ROCH, Peter ASHWOOD-SMITH
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MUTANTS
    Publication number: 20150258099
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating an ER-related disease condition characterized by a mutation in the ESR1 gene by administering an estrogen receptor modulator. Also described herein are methods of treating hormone resistant-estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancers characterized by a mutation in the ESR1 gene by administering an estrogen receptor modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hager, James D. Joseph, Jing Qian, Nicholas D. Smith, Edna Chow Maneval, Debasish F. ROYCHOWDHURY, Lori Friedman, Deepak Sampath
  • BALANCED FLOW DIALYSIS MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150258263
    Abstract: A system and method for balancing flows of renal replacement fluid is disclosed. The method uses pressure controls and pressure sensing devices to more precisely meter and balance the flow of fresh dialysate and spent dialysate. The balancing system may use one or two balancing devices, such as a balance tube, a tortuous path, or a balance chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael E. Hogard, Donald D. Busby, Robert W. Childers, Yuanpang Samuel Ding, Katherine M. Holian, Mark E. Jablonski, Thomas D. Kelly, Shincy J. Maliekkal, Rodolfo G. Roger, Donald A. Smith, Atif M. Yardimci, Ying-Cheng Lo
  • TESTING CAP FOR A VALVE BODY
    Publication number: 20150260299
    Abstract: A testing cap for a valve body includes a base configured to releasably attach to the valve body and to cover an opening in the valve body. The opening is configured to receive a valve cartridge and the base covers the opening in place of the valve cartridge. The testing cap includes a structure extending from the base. The structure is configured to be oriented relative to the valve body in a first orientation and a second orientation. The structure allows fluid to enter the valve body through an inlet port in the valve body and exit the valve body through an outlet port in the valve body when the structure is oriented in the first orientation. The structure covers at least one of the inlet port and the outlet port when the structure is oriented in the second orientation, thereby preventing fluid flow through the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas J. Brouwer, Michael W. Smith, Michael A. Niver, Chad J. Cochart
  • Optical detection of radiometric events
    Patent number: 9134170
    Abstract: A coherent fiber array is used to optically detect a radiometric event. The coherent fiber array has a dome-shaped detection surface and a planar output surface. Optical energy from the radiometric event is detected at the dome-shaped detection surface and transferred to the output surface. The coherent fiber array retains directionality of the radiometric event while transferring the optical energy from the dome-shaped detection surface to the planar output surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David Keith Mefford, Robert Alan Smith
  • Method of using thermal insulation products with non-planar objects
    Patent number: 9133973
    Abstract: High-efficiency thermal insulation products and methods for use thereof for insulating cylindrically-shaped and other non-planar objects such as pipes, tanks, and the like. One method includes heating a substantially gas-tight enclosure to render the gas-tight enclosure pliable, wrapping the inner surface of the gas-tight enclosure about at least a portion of a non-planar surface, and cooling the gas-tight enclosure to render the gas-tight enclosure substantially unpliable about the non-planar surface. The gas-tight enclosure may include a sealed interior portion having a pressure that is not greater than about 500 mbar at a temperature of about 20° C. before the heating step and/or after the cooling step. A ratio of a thickness of the gas-tight enclosure to a radius of curvature of the portion of the non-planar surface may be at least about 1 to 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Nanopore, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas M. Smith
  • Compositions and methods for treating cognitive deficits
    Patent number: 9132170
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing cognitive impairment deficits in subjects with age-associated cognitive decline or a dementing illness includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of amylin, an amylin agonist, or an amylin derivative to treat the cognitive impairment or deficit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Gemma Casadesus Smith, Brittany Adler, Mark Yarchoan
  • Connective tissue stimulating peptides
    Patent number: 9133236
    Abstract: Novel peptides are described which comprise an amino acid motif selected from the group consisting of “PG”, “GP”, “PI” and “IG” and having up to 10 amino acids upstream and/or downstream of the amino acid motif, wherein “P” in the motif is proline or hydroxyproline and the peptide stimulates the development, maintenance and repair of bone, cartilage and associated connective tissue. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions of these peptides, as well as therapeutic and prophylactic uses of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Dennis R. Sindrey, Sydney M. Pugh, Timothy J. N. Smith
  • Method and system to detect and select best photographs
    Patent number: 9135278
    Abstract: Disclosed is a software routine which determines which photographs in a corpus are similar, groups the similar photographs, and which then determines which photographs within a group meet criteria of “better” photographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: RealNetworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alastair Sutherland, Kadir Rathnavelu, Ed Smith
  • High quality antimicrobial paint composition
    Patent number: 9131683
    Abstract: A high quality paint formulation comprises water, latex polymer, pigment, and a quaternary ammonium compound. The high quality paint is capable of killing gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria at a rate of greater than 3 logs within 2 hours of application of bacteria to a painted surface. The high quality paint is also capable of inactivating viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Kathleen R. Gisser, Morgan S. Sibbald, Wanda J. Smith, Janice K. Dreshar, Donald A. Prochazka
  • Multilayer construction
    Patent number: 9136429
    Abstract: Multilayer construction is disclosed. The multilayer construction includes a II-VI semiconductor layer and a Si3N4 layer disposed directly on the II-VI semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jun-Ying Zhang, Michael A. Haase, Todd A. Ballen, Terry L. Smith
  • Flexible billiards ball rack
    Patent number: 9132339
    Abstract: The adjustable rack assembly for arranging billiard balls includes a first member that may be positioned on a billiard table. A band is operationally coupled to the first member. A second member is coupled to the band. The second member is movably coupled to the first member. The second member may arrange the billiard balls between the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Denver B. Smith, Dustin B. Smith
  • Spectral encoding of an optical label or destination
    Patent number: 9136969
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a processor, wherein the processor is configured to to determine a plurality of available wavelengths that are available to transmit data over an optical network comprising a plurality of downstream nodes, select a plurality of encoding wavelengths from the available wavelengths, wherein the encoding wavelengths is a subset of the available wavelengths, and encode the data using the encoding wavelengths, wherein the encoding wavelengths dictate the switching behavior of the downstream nodes when the data is received by the downstream nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Ashwood-Smith
  • Stabilization and activation of protease for use at high temperature
    Patent number: 9133424
    Abstract: Methods for use of select organic compounds for the activation and stabilization of thermally labile enzymes, including proteases, are disclosed. The invention further relates to compositions of certain organic compounds with enzymes to enable the use of such enzymes at high temperature conditions, such as for warewash temperatures and conditions. In particular, organic activator-stabilizers including heat-deactivated proteases and zwitterionic materials are combined with enzymes according to the invention. As a result, the invention provides enzyme cleaning efficacy for various high temperature conditions, including warewash applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Thomas R. Mohs
  • Fine-grained targets for laser synthesis of carbon nanotubes
    Patent number: 9133032
    Abstract: A mechanically robust, binder-free, inexpensive target for laser synthesis of carbon nanotubes and a method for making same, comprising the steps of mixing prismatic edge natural flake graphite with a metal powder catalyst and pressing the graphite and metal powder mixture into a mold having a desired target shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
    Inventors: Michael W. Smith, Cheol Park
  • Working machine
    Patent number: 9132870
    Abstract: A working machine having a chassis, a first track assembly including a first track mounted for movement around a first track support, the first track assembly being mounted to the chassis by at least a first beam, the first beam being moveable relative to the chassis to vary the distance between the chassis and the first track assembly, a second track assembly including a second track mounted for movement around a second track support, the second track support defining a second inner face, the working machine having an extended position and a retracted position such that the first track assembly is spaced further from the second track assembly when in the extended position than when in the retracted position, wherein when the working machine is in the retracted position a first portion of the first beam is positioned outboard of the second inner face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Duncan Smith, David Price
  • Distorting feature compensating
    Patent number: 9135686
    Abstract: Certain aspects can relate to obtaining at least one image information that can be distorted at least partially resulting from an at least a portion of at least one distorting feature. Certain aspects can relate to determining the at least one relative orientation of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature relative to the at least one image information. Certain aspects can relate to computationally compensating at least some of the distortion of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature from the at least one image information based at least in part on the distortion characterizing imaging information as based on the at least one relative orientation of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature relative to the at least one image information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Edward S. Boyden, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Edward K. Y. Jung, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Dennis J. Rivet, Michael A. Smith, Clarence T. Tegreene, Thomas A. Weaver, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood