Patents by Inventor Steven Smith

Steven 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: 11356177
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping optical connections in an FDH are disclosed. An example system includes an FDH and a computing device. The FDH includes a bulkhead having: a plurality of passive optical couplers each having a respective first port to receive a respective first optical fiber, a respective second port to receive a respective second optical fiber, and a respective passive optical activity indicator configured to expose first light propagating in the respective first optical fiber, and second light propagating in the respective second optical fiber; and an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of the plurality of passive optical activity indicators. The computing device configured to, based on the one or more images, determine which of the plurality of passive optical couplers are receiving a first optical signal at their respective first port and/or receiving a second optical signal at their respective second port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: John Valdez, Steven Smith, Erwin Wardojo
  • Publication number: 20220169414
    Abstract: An enclosable and stackable container comprising a tray and lid is provided with structural elements to permit rapid covering and uncovering of the tray, efficient stacking of containers, and safe transportation. At least one catching mechanism may be engaged quickly to securely cover the tray and its food contents and disengaged quickly to uncover the tray and its food contents, improving food hygiene practices. Foldable flange flaps enhance stacking strength to permit safe transportation of stacked containers and their food contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Southern Champion Tray, L.P.
    Inventors: David Chapman, Elton Ross Farren, Pascale Didit Grenier, Daniel Albert McCallie, Mark Steven Smith
  • Patent number: 11350061
    Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting information regarding optical connections in an FDH are disclosed. An example FDH includes: a bulkhead having a plurality of passive optical couplers, each of the plurality of passive optical couplers having a respective first port adapted to receive an end of a respective first optical fiber, a respective second port adapted to receive an end of a respective second optical fiber, and a respective passive optical activity indicator configured to expose (i) a portion of first light propagating in the respective first optical fiber when the first optical fiber is received in the first port, and (ii) a portion of second light propagating in the respective second optical fiber when the second optical fiber is received in the second port; and an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of the respective passive optical activity indicators of the plurality of passive optical couplers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: John Valdez, Steven Smith, Erwin Wardojo
  • Publication number: 20220143015
    Abstract: Methods for treating cough, chronic cough and urges to cough associated with respiratory diseases with a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony P. Ford, Kathleen Sereda Glaub, Michael M. Kitt, Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20220128810
    Abstract: A system for optical interrogation of tissue samples, the system including: a microtome configured to section one or more tissue sections from a tissue block, the one or more tissue sections including one or more tissue samples; a transfer medium configured to gather the one or more tissue sections and to transfer the one or more tissue sections to one or more slides; and an optical interrogation system including an illumination system configured to illuminate the one or more tissue sections and an imaging system configured to perform an imaging analysis on the one or more tissue sections illuminated with the illumination system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Partha P. Mitra, Charles R. Cantor, Baris Yagci, Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20220104590
    Abstract: A waterproof zipper with at least one curve includes a first tape and a second tape, and interlocking elements attached to the first tape and the second tape, wherein the first tape and the second tape are curved, and wherein a curve of at least one of the tapes was caused by compaction of that tape. The zipper is coated on at least one side with a fluid impervious coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Talon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman Sydney Roup, Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20220087372
    Abstract: A zipper with at least one curve includes a first tape and a second tape, and interlocking elements attached to the first tape and the second tape, wherein the first tape and the second tape are curved, and wherein a curve of at least one of the tapes was caused by compaction of that tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Talon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman Sydney Roup, Steven Smith
  • Patent number: 11260056
    Abstract: Methods for treating cough, chronic cough and urges to cough associated with respiratory diseases with a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: AFFERENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony P. Ford, Kathleen Sereda Glaub, Michael M. Kitt, Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20220042887
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for facing a tissue block. In some embodiments, a method is provided for facing a tissue block that includes imaging a tissue block to generate imaging data of the tissue block, the tissue block comprising a tissue sample embedded in an embedding material, estimating, based on the imaging data, a depth profile of the tissue block, wherein the depth profile comprises a thickness of the embedding material to be removed to expose the tissue sample to a pre-determined criteria, and removing the thickness of the embedding material to expose the tissue to the pre-determined criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Partha P. Mitra, Charles Cantor, Baris Yagci, David Kleinfeld, Cong Zhang, Steven Smith
  • Patent number: 11231430
    Abstract: An instrument for processing a biological sample includes a chassis. Connected to the chassis is a tape path along which a tape with a matrix of wells can be automatically advanced through the instrument, a dispensing assembly for dispensing the biological sample and a reagent into the matrix of wells of the tape to form a biological sample and reagent mixture, a sealing assembly for sealing the biological sample and reagent mixture in the tape, and an amplification and detection assembly for detecting a signal from the biological sample and reagent mixture in the matrix of wells in the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Douglas Scientific, LLC
    Inventors: Darren Lynn Cook, Eric Guy Johnson, Nathan Luther Westad, Andrew Richard Haug, James Henry Konynenbelt, Grant Edward Maasjo, Jared Whittier Patterson, Brent Conrad Urke, Ryan John Zitzmann, Chad Steven Smith
  • Patent number: 11202893
    Abstract: A drainage catheter may include a polymeric tubular member and a braided reinforcement that is disposed about the polymeric tubular member. The braided reinforcement may include a repeating braid pattern that extends over a first portion of a length of the drainage catheter and a modified braid pattern that extends over a second portion of the length of the drainage catheter, the modified braid pattern providing a region without any braid filaments. The drainage catheter may include a drainage hole that extends through the polymeric tubular member within the region without any braid filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ajay Gupta, Timothy Lawrence Rubesch, Mark Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20210348438
    Abstract: An impact window assembly for use with an overhead door panel with an opening is disclosed. The impact window assembly includes a glazing sized to cover the opening and has an interior surface that overlap the overhead door panel about that opening. The assembly further includes a front frame having an outer edge at least slightly bigger than the opening in the overhead door panel and an inner edge smaller than the opening. The frame is vacuum-formed onto the glazing and the overhead door panel. The assembly may further include a first plurality of fasteners mechanically engaging the overhead door panel and glazing, a bead of structural sealing applied between the glazing and panel, and mounting tape between the glazing and front frame. Methods for assembling the impact window assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Vanessa Wood, Michael Baker, Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20210262907
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for facing a tissue block. In some embodiments, a method is provided for facing a tissue block that includes imaging a tissue block to generate imaging data of the tissue block, the tissue block comprising a tissue sample embedded in an embedding material, estimating, based on the imaging data, a depth profile of the tissue block, wherein the depth profile comprises a thickness of the embedding material to be removed to expose the tissue sample to a pre-determined criteria, and removing the thickness of the embedding material to expose the tissue to the pre-determined criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Partha P. Mitra, Charles Cantor, Baris Yagci, David Kleinfeld, Cong Zhang, Steven Smith
  • Patent number: 11056854
    Abstract: An epoxy-free laser assembly includes at least one laser array and at least one optics assembly positioned within an optical path of at least one laser array. The laser array and the optics assembly are epoxy-free. In one example, the optics assembly has a beam shaping optic and a wavelength stabilization optic, wherein the wavelength stabilization optic is connected to beam shaping optic with at least one tab and solder. In another example, a plurality of optics assemblies is included within the laser assembly, whereby the laser array and all of the plurality of optics assemblies fit within a footprint of the heatsink. Methods of manufacturing the same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: LEONARDO ELECTRONICS US INC.
    Inventors: Jason Helmrich, Steven Smith, Prabhu Thiagarajan
  • Publication number: 20210178310
    Abstract: A method of securing a filter element within a pressure vessel without a user breaching a plane of the pressure vessel is provided. The method includes attaching a filter locking nut to a removal/installation tool, wherein the removal/installation tool comprises an elongated body, inserting the filter locking nut into the pressure vessel, securing the filter locking nut to a threaded rod to secure a filter element in place, detaching the removal/installation tool from the filter locking nut, and removing the removal/installation tool from the pressure vessel. At least a portion of the elongated body of the removal/installation tool extends outside of the pressure vessel for the duration of the attaching, inserting, securing, detaching, and removing steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Alan Lee Clarke, Schuyler Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20200349056
    Abstract: An electronic system includes a first data retriever to communicate with a first database associated with an analytic tool, and a second data retriever to communicate with a second database associated with an electronic testing device; wherein the analytic tool is configured to store information regarding actual usage of a product in the first database; wherein the electronic testing device is configured to store product testing data for the product in the second database; wherein the first data retriever comprises a first communication interface to electronically receive the information; wherein the second data retriever comprises a second communication interface to electronically receive the product testing data; and wherein the electronic system further comprises a processing unit configured to compute a score indicating a quality of product testing for the product based on the information regarding the actual usage of the product and/or the product testing data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Chris Yin, Russell Howard Smith, Frederick Henry Stevens-Smith, Derek Choy, Elliot Beaudoin
  • Publication number: 20200235771
    Abstract: A system for protecting a surface of an electronic device includes a protective film and a liner. The protective film includes an adhesive-coated surface. The liner, which covers the adhesive-coated surface until the protective film is secured to the surface of an electronic device, covers a periphery of the adhesive-coated surface. The liner may also include one or more tabs for facilitating removal of the liner from the adhesive-coated surface of the protective film. Methods for using the system to apply a protective film to a surface, such as a surface of a display screen, of an electronic device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Andrew Chaves, Steven Smith Fellows
  • Publication number: 20200201528
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for managing vehicle guidance using a GUI. One method may include: obtaining flight management system (FMS) data; updating an aircraft configuration state based on the FMS data; obtaining a current mode, active command, and a second command for a guidance panel based on the configuration state; and generating a guidance panel GUI based on the current mode, the active command, and the second command. Another method may include: obtaining vehicle data; updating a vehicle configuration state based on the vehicle data if the vehicle data has updated information; obtaining a current mode, active command, and a second command for a guidance panel of the vehicle based on the vehicle configuration state; generating a guidance panel GUI based on the current mode, the active command, and the second command; and displaying the guidance panel GUI on the guidance panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Steven SMITH, Susan McCULLOUGH, David McGLOUGHLIN
  • Publication number: 20200191808
    Abstract: An instrument for processing a biological sample includes a chassis. Connected to the chassis is a tape path along which a tape with a matrix of wells can be automatically advanced through the instrument, a dispensing assembly for dispensing the biological sample and a reagent into the matrix of wells of the tape to form a biological sample and reagent mixture, a sealing assembly for sealing the biological sample and reagent mixture in the tape, and an amplification and detection assembly for detecting a signal from the biological sample and reagent mixture in the matrix of wells in the tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Darren Lynn Cook, Eric Guy Johnson, Nathan Luther Westad, Andrew Richard Haug, James Henry Konynenbelt, Grant Edward Maasjo, Jared Whittier Patterson, Brent Conrad Urke, Ryan John Zitzmann, Chad Steven Smith
  • Patent number: D929312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventors: Nicholas Mailhiot, Wayne Yount, Patrick Jon Buresh, Steven Smith