Patents by Inventor Stacy Smith
Stacy 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).
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Publication number: 20210326858Abstract: More effective authentication protocols for provisioning electronic devices are provided. An approval signal responsive to a provisioning request may be transmitted in real-time, such as under four seconds in certain embodiments. An authentication score for the provisioning request may be calculated even after transmitting the approval signal. In certain embodiments, information gathered from the successful provisioning of a device can be used in the authentication scoring process. Authentication scores deemed to fall below a requisite threshold may be used to suspend the provisioned device, therefore, limit the ability for the device to utilize the account, however, without withdrawing the approval or granted digital token. Certain implementations may negate the need to transmit further approvals or confirmations following determining an authentication score met a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventor: Erin Stacy Smith
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Publication number: 20160371639Abstract: A system and method of managing the logistics of trays and lots of medical inventory, from the manufacturer's initial release until final discharge by the end user healthcare provider. The system is driven by one or more software applications running on a central, secure server accessible by remote handheld telecommunication devices. The system comprises software modules providing functionality for the management of specific medical cases, the billing process, warehouse reconciliation of used inventory, a loaner program for borrowing otherwise unavailable inventory, and many other processes. Additional features of the system include a geographic map, an inventory list of medical devices, an imaging assembly to read barcodes or other optic identifiers, an Food and Drug Administration news assembly incorporating a live RSS news feed for releases about product defects or recalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Gregory Smith, Stacy Smith, Sebastian Rudbach
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Publication number: 20140288952Abstract: A system and method of managing the logistics of trays and lots of medical inventory, from the manufacturer's initial release until final discharge by the end user healthcare provider. The system is driven by one or more software applications running on a central, secure server accessible by remote handheld telecommunication devices. The system comprises software modules providing functionality for the management of specific medical cases, the billing process, warehouse reconciliation of used inventory, a loaner program for borrowing otherwise unavailable inventory, and many other processes. Additional features of the system include a geographic map, an inventory list of medical devices, an imaging assembly to read barcodes or other optic identifiers, an Food and Drug Administration news assembly incorporating a live RSS news feed for releases about product defects or recalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: MEDICAL TRACKING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Smith, Stacy Smith, Sebastian Rudbach
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Publication number: 20110246219Abstract: A system and method of managing the logistics of trays and lots of medical inventory, such as surgical implants, from the manufacturer's initial release until final discharge by the end user healthcare provider. The system is driven by one or more software applications running on a central, secure server accessible by remote handheld telecommunication devices. The software platform comprises several assemblies integrated into the system, the assemblies including: a database access layer assembly, a business rules assembly, an entity or business object assembly, a web service assembly, a database connection assembly, a presentation assembly for a handheld device and a presentation assembly for a website and windows program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Gregory Smith, Stacy Smith, Sebastian Rudbach
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Publication number: 20110082391Abstract: A method for measuring the effect of a medical treatment on the size of lips.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Michael A.C. Kane, Xiaoming Lin, Mitchell S. Wortzman, Stacy Smith, Zbigniew Paul Lorenc
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Publication number: 20100242207Abstract: An improved end fitting for a hose adapted for use with a central vacuum system is provided. The end fitting has a housing and a cylindrical member extending from the housing. The cylindrical member is adapted to be received by a wall inlet. The cylindrical member has an end portion of a first diameter and a neck of a second smaller diameter and at least one spring contact plate positioned over the neck to provide an electrical connection to the wall inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Stacy Smith
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Patent number: 7735523Abstract: A hose construction adapted for efficiently conveying fluids while extended, but capable of neatly contracting to a fraction of its extended length for storage or transportation, while integrally incorporating lines for electrical requirements. Storage may be within an outer hose and may be triggered via closure of a valve within a nozzle so that negative pressure causes contraction of the folds of the hose. The contracted hose has a length that is a fraction of its normal extended length. The hose construction incorporates a wire reinforcing member which may bias the hose for self-extension and may also function as part of the electrical system. The electrical lines may comprise stranded copper wires to conduct power and/or serve as a remote activation circuit. The hose configuration may have a cover with external folds, which maximizes flow and provides a cushioning outer diameter to prevent damage to the hose.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Flexible Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Smith, Ken Campbell
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Publication number: 20100089479Abstract: A hose construction adapted for efficiently conveying fluids while extended, but capable of neatly contracting to a fraction of its extended length for storage or transportation, while integrally incorporating lines for electrical requirements. Storage may be within an outer hose and may be triggered via closure of a valve within a nozzle so that negative pressure causes contraction of the folds of the hose. The contracted hose has a length that is a fraction of its normal extended length. The hose construction incorporates a wire reinforcing member which may bias the hose for self-extension and may also function as part of the electrical system. The electrical lines may comprise stranded copper wires to conduct power and/or serve as a remote activation circuit. The hose configuration may have a cover with external folds, which maximizes flow and provides a cushioning outer diameter to prevent damage to the hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Stacy Smith, Ken Campbell
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Publication number: 20100037973Abstract: An efficient flexible hose construction is provided which incorporates resistance, when subjected to high negative pressure loads, to the collapse failure known “rollover” or “shingling”. The construction relates to a means of increasing the torsion capability of a flexible hose where the hose is formed from a helical wire that is coated and thereafter is connected to and supports a shroud or cover. Improved resistance to rollover lies in mechanical enhancements to the interface between the helical wire and the coating material, where the enhancement assists in maintaining the wire and coating as an integral unit and prevents separation leading to shingling under high vacuum pressures. The mechanical enhancement requires use of a specialized cross-section for the helical reinforcing wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventor: Stacy Smith
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Patent number: 7520302Abstract: The present invention is an electrical extensible hose that includes an outer shell, an inner core and at least one helical wire, which acts like a skeleton. In the present invention one implemented an additional wire that was conductive. The outer shell and inner core of the present invention may be bonded together via heat fusion. The helical wire is attached to the inner core via heat fusion. The helical wire supports the outer shell and inner core so as to form a tube. The outer shell and the inner core have a portion that forms an angular fold and have a portion that remains fixed. The second wire is attached at a point below the fixed portion of the electrical stretch hose so as to allow for maximum constriction caused by the shrinkable force created by the helical wire, thus increasing the stretch ratio of the hose.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventor: Stacy Smith
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Publication number: 20090050227Abstract: The present invention is an electrical extensible hose that includes an outer shell, an inner core and at least one helical wire, which acts like a skeleton. In the present invention one implemented an additional wire that was conductive. The outer shell and inner core of the present invention may be bonded together via heat fusion. The helical wire is attached to the inner core via heat fusion. The helical wire supports the outer shell and inner core so as to form a tube. The outer shell and the inner core have a portion that forms an angular fold and have a portion that remains fixed. The second wire is attached at a point below the fixed portion of the electrical stretch hose so as to allow for maximum constriction caused by the shrinkable force created by the helical wire, thus increasing the stretch ratio of the hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Stacy Smith
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Publication number: 20080042433Abstract: A swivel connector for a flexible hose is disclosed. The swivel connector has a housing and an end portion secured to a hose. There are electrically connective lobes on one or more rings on the end portion. The lobes on the rings contain corresponding electrically conductive wipers on an inner surface of the housing so that as the housing rotates about the end portion at least one of the lobes are in electrical contact with the wiper at all times.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Stacy Smith
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Publication number: 20070256673Abstract: The present invention provides a method of operating a dynamic exhaust system of a motorcycle engine. The method includes providing a valve in the exhaust system that is movable to direct exhaust gases between a first flow path through the exhaust system and a second flow path through the exhaust system. The method includes actuating the valve at a first speed to redirect exhaust gases from the first flow path to the second flow path and actuating the valve at a second speed greater than the first speed to redirect exhaust gases from the second flow path to the first flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bozmoski, Timothy Osterberg, Michael Christopherson, Anthony Coffey, William Pari, Michael Richter, Stacy Smith, Richard Pierson, Michael Selwa
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Publication number: 20070151798Abstract: A muffler for a motorcycle, the muffler including an outer tube and an inner tube disposed substantially within the outer tube. The inner tube includes a first end adapted to receive the exhaust gases from the engine, a second end opposite the first end adapted to release the exhaust gases to the environment, and first and second apertures positioned between the ends. The muffler also includes a mesh tube disposed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The mesh tube defines a chamber between the inner tube and the mesh tube such that the exhaust gases exit the inner tube through the first aperture into the chamber, and exit the chamber into the inner tube through the second aperture. The muffler also includes a noise attenuating material disposed between the mesh tube and the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventor: Stacy Smith
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Patent number: 7085590Abstract: Mobile terminal with ergonomic imaging functions. The present invention, by way of example embodiments, provides for a mobile terminal with ergonomic imaging or camera functions. A single display can be used, for example in portrait mode while terminal functions are being used and in landscape mode while imaging functions are being used. The change between the two orientations can be accomplished automatically. In some embodiments, the capability is also provided to process an image for assignment to a terminal function, where the image has at least one display attribute that makes it at least partly unsuitable for use with the terminal function. The processing may include resizing, cropping, and/or rotating the image. This processing can be accomplished for example, so that a landscape image can be viewed conveniently in a portrait orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: Peter J Kennedy, Laurie A. Gray, Elisabeth Gibbons, David Desmond Middleton, James Cunningham, Stacy Smith, Amy Swanson, David C. Bates
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Publication number: 20060000205Abstract: The present invention provides a method of operating a dynamic exhaust system of a motorcycle engine. The method includes providing a valve in the exhaust system that is movable to direct exhaust gases between a first flow path through the exhaust system and a second flow path through the exhaust system. The method includes actuating the valve at a first speed to redirect exhaust gases from the first flow path to the second flow path and actuating the valve at a second speed greater than the first speed to redirect exhaust gases from the second flow path to the first flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bozmoski, Timothy Osterberg, Michael Christopherson, Anthony Coffey, William Pari, Michael Richter, Stacy Smith, Richard Pierson, Michael Selwa
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Publication number: 20050143124Abstract: Mobile terminal with ergonomic imaging functions. The present invention, by way of example embodiments, provides for a mobile terminal with ergonomic imaging or camera functions. A single display can be used, for example in portrait mode while terminal functions are being used and in landscape mode while imaging functions are being used. The change between the two orientations can be accomplished automatically. In some embodiments, the capability is also provided to process an image for assignment to a terminal function, where the image has at least one display attribute that makes it at least partly unsuitable for use with the terminal function. The processing may include resizing, cropping, and/or rotating the image. This processing can be accomplished for example, so that a landscape image can be viewed conveniently in a portrait orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventors: Peter Kennedy, Laurie Gray, Charles Hunt, Elisabeth Gibbons, David Middleton, James Cunningham, Stacy Smith, Amy Swanson, David Bates
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Patent number: 6227872Abstract: The cellular telephone of the present invention includes a generally sealed, moisture resistant electrical external connector that resides in the wall of the phone housing and provides a series of electrically conductive pathways which lead from the external surface of the housing, through the housing wall, to designated areas on an internally located printed circuit board. More particularly, these electrically conductive pathways or contacts, that essentially penetrate the cellular telephone housing, are incorporated within the housing wall via an insert molding, press fitting, or similar process such that a generally sealed, moisture resistant barrier is formed between the individual contacts which comprise the connector and the surrounding housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventors: Shawn M. Stephenson, William H. Jennings, Mark William Weadon, Stacy Smith, Brad Kreschollek
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Patent number: 4941545Abstract: A muffler assembly includes a pair of outer shells mating to define a muffler chamber and a pair of internal tuning plates mating to define inlet and outlet tubes in the muffler chamber. Drop-in baffles are used to divide the muffler chamber into an expansion chamber, a pair of exhaust turnaround chambers, and a pair of resonance chambers. The two outer shells and first tuning plates are mechanically locked together at the perimeter of the muffler assembly and the second tuning plate is piggybacked onto the first tuning plate to reduce the number of material layers included in the mechanical lock. Each of the outer shells includes one or more ribs and channels for stiffening the outer shell to reduce vibration noise and to conduct condensate developing in the muffler chamber either to a hotter region where it will vaporize or to a drain.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1989Date of Patent: July 17, 1990Assignee: Arvin Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Wilcox, James Allman, Stacy Smith
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Patent number: 4094622Abstract: In an apparatus for the deposition of hardenable foamable compositions wherein a strip of foamable liquid composition is deposited within a restraining channel and subsequently hardened by means of a centrifugal dispensing head to form a hollow generally tubular strip, improved uniformity is obtained employing a spinning mandrel which projects into the portion of the strip during the foaming and partial curing.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1976Date of Patent: June 13, 1978Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Hubert Stacy Smith, Jr.