Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Smith

Thomas C. 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: 20240141428
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for detecting multiple different nucleotides in a sample. In particular, the disclosure provides for detection of multiple different nucleotides in a sample utilizing fewer detection moieties than the number of nucleotides being detected and/or fewer imaging events than the number of nucleotides being detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Robert C. Kain, Xiaohai Liu, Wenyi Feng, Bernard Hirschbein, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Xiaolin Wu, Geoffrey Paul Smith, Jonathan Mark Boutell, Thomas Joseph, Randall Smith, Min-Jui Richard Shen, Carolyn Tregidgo, Kay Klausing
  • Publication number: 20240142737
    Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes an enclosure defining an interior. A first fiber optic adapter is provided at the enclosure. A spool is provided at an exterior of the enclosure. A fiber optic cable, which includes a first optical fiber, is wrapped around the spool. A first fiber optic connector is mounted at a first end of the first optical fiber. The first end of the first optical fiber is positioned within the interior of the enclosure. The first fiber optic connector is inserted within the first fiber optic adapter. The enclosure and the spool are configured to rotate in unison about a common axis when the fiber optic cable is unwound from the spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Trevor D. Smith, Jonathan R. Kaml, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Ronald A. Beck
  • Patent number: 11957893
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, John E. Kast, Thomas P. Miltich, Gordon O. Munns, Randy S. Roles, Craig L. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Christian S. Nielsen, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Anthony M. Chasensky, Markus W. Reiterer, Chris J. Paidosh, Reginald D. Robinson, Bernard Q. Li, Erik R. Scott, Phillip C. Falkner, Xuan K. Wei, Eric H. Bonde, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Joel A. Anderson, Michael J. Ebert, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith
  • Patent number: 11957894
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasensky, Bernard Q. Li, Brad C. Tischendorf, Chris J. Paidosh, Christian S. Nielsen, Craig L. Schmidt, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Eric H. Bonde, Erik R. Scott, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Gordon O. Munns, Joel A. Anderson, John E. Kast, Joseph J. Viavattine, Markus W. Reiterer, Michael J. Ebert, Phillip C. Falkner, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Randy S. Roles, Reginald D. Robinson, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Thomas P. Miltich, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith, Xuan K. Wei
  • Patent number: 11959433
    Abstract: At least one server comprising at least one processor coupled to at least one memory storing instructions. The server can receive a first signal from a first monitored system comprising an internal combustion engine and a first sensor, the first signal associated with a first occurrence of an internal combustion engine event, a second occurrence of the internal combustion engine event, and first measurement data of the first sensor. The server can determine a first measurement from the first measurement data. The server can determine a second measurement from the first measurement data. The server can determine a measurement deviation between the first measurement and the second measurement. The server can compare the measurement deviation to a stored measurement threshold. The server can determine a first exhibited useful life of the first sensor based on the measurement deviation and at least one of the first measurement or the second measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Swapnali Gujar, Kapil Rajkumar Dhanwani, Kwadwo O. Owusu, Premjee Sasidharan, Alan H. Zhao, Jinqian Gong, Jeffrey Diwakar Abraham, Thomas C. Smith, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240094479
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
  • Patent number: 11933094
    Abstract: A vertical panel door stacking system for a door having panels with end caps coupled thereto. The end caps include a body portion, a cam lever to rotate around an axis to generate a lift force to lift and separate an adjacent pair of panels of the panels of the door, a first track wheel, a second track wheel, and a third track wheel. The track wheels interact with a track system to guide movement of the door panels between a closed position and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: CornellCookson, LLC
    Inventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11927055
    Abstract: In example implementations, a horizontal door guide for a vertically stacking door is provided. The horizontal door guide includes a first track and a second track to vertically stack panels of a door along a horizontal line, a drive shaft coupled to a bottom most panel to lift the door vertically, a Geneva drive shaft coupled to the drive shaft, and a lifting cam coupled to the Geneva drive shaft, wherein the lifting cam comprises a rotating lever to separate and lift adjacent panels of the door as the door is opened in a vertical direction by the drive shaft and to push panels into the first track and the second track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CornellCookson, LLC
    Inventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240071593
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Anna Leigh DAVIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Naresh C. BHAVARAJU, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rita M. CASTILLO, Alexandra Elena CONSTANTIN, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Gary Brian GABLE, Arturo GARCIA, Thomas HALL, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Anna Claire HARLEY-TROCHIMCZYK, Nathaniel David HEINTZMAN, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Lauren Hruby JEPSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Samuel Jere MARSH, Gary A. MORRIS, Subrai Girish PAI, Andrew Attila PAL, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Ashley Anne RINDFLEISCH, Sofie Wells SCHUNK, Peter C. SIMPSON, Daniel S. SMITH, Stephen J. VANSLYKE, Matthew T. VOGEL, Tomas C. WALKER, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
  • Publication number: 20240026836
    Abstract: At least one server comprising at least one processor coupled to at least one memory storing instructions. The server can receive a first signal from a first monitored system comprising an internal combustion engine and a first sensor, the first signal associated with a first occurrence of an internal combustion engine event, a second occurrence of the internal combustion engine event, and first measurement data of the first sensor. The server can determine a first measurement from the first measurement data. The server can determine a second measurement from the first measurement data. The server can determine a measurement deviation between the first measurement and the second measurement. The server can compare the measurement deviation to a stored measurement threshold. The server can determine a first exhibited useful life of the first sensor based on the measurement deviation and at least one of the first measurement or the second measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Swapnali Gujar, Kapil Rajkumar Dhanwani, Kwadwo O. Owusu, Premjee Sasidharan, Alan H. Zhao, Jinqian Gong, Jeffrey Diwakar Abraham, Thomas C. Smith, JR.
  • Patent number: 11852375
    Abstract: A ventilation system for a space includes an air supply partition configured to cause filtered air to flow into an area of the space, and an air exhaust partition in spaced-apart relationship with the air supply partition and configured to cause air to be drawn in and filtered from the area. The air supply partition and the air exhaust partition create a “push-pull” air flow across the area. A ventilation partition includes air inlets in a first portion of the housing, air outlets in a second portion of the housing, a filter, and a fan configured to draw air in through the air inlets, through the filter, and out through the air outlets. The partition is a portable, free-standing structure configured to be supported by a surface, such as a floor of a room in which the partition is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: 3Flow, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11331701
    Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system has a ventilated chamber with a rear wall, opposite side walls, a ceiling, a floor, and an access opening. A baffle assembly is located in front of the rear wall and includes a lower panel and an upper panel. The lower panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge spaced apart from the chamber floor, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. The upper panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge attached to an upper portion of the lower panel, an opposite upper edge attached to the chamber ceiling, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. An elongated grating covers a gap between the lower panel lower edge and the chamber floor and includes a plurality of air-exit apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11293663
    Abstract: Fabric drop-down diffusers are disclosed. An example drop-down diffuser includes a first fabric sheet. The first fabric sheet is to extend away from a ceiling at a location adjacent a supply inlet. The supply inlet is to provide a flow of air toward the first fabric sheet. The example drop-down diffuser also includes a blanking sheet to restrict air flow through the first fabric sheet. The blanking sheet is to be disposed on an interior surface of the first fabric sheet. The blanking sheet has a lower permeability than the first fabric sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Blaine Schmidt, Kevin J. Gebke, Nicolas B. Paschke, Thomas C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220010989
    Abstract: A ventilation system for a space includes an air supply partition configured to cause filtered air to flow into an area of the space, and an air exhaust partition in spaced-apart relationship with the air supply partition and configured to cause air to be drawn in and filtered from the area. The air supply partition and the air exhaust partition create a “push-pull” air flow across the area. A ventilation partition includes air inlets in a first portion of the housing, air outlets in a second portion of the housing, a filter, and a fan configured to draw air in through the air inlets, through the filter, and out through the air outlets. The partition is a portable, free-standing structure configured to be supported by a surface, such as a floor of a room in which the partition is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas C. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20200061682
    Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system has a ventilated chamber with a rear wall, opposite side walls, a ceiling, a floor, and an access opening. A baffle assembly is located in front of the rear wall and includes a lower panel and an upper panel. The lower panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge spaced apart from the chamber floor, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. The upper panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge attached to an upper portion of the lower panel, an opposite upper edge attached to the chamber ceiling, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. An elongated grating covers a gap between the lower panel lower edge and the chamber floor and includes a plurality of air-exit apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas C. Smith
  • Patent number: 10493505
    Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system has a ventilated chamber having an access opening, and at least one horizontally sliding sash or panel at the access opening that is configured to cover and uncover portions of the access opening. Each horizontally sliding panel has a peripheral edge that convexly curves into the chamber towards a centerline of the at least one horizontally sliding panel. In some embodiments, the peripheral edge is convexly curved in an arc of between about ninety degrees and about one hundred eighty degrees (90°-180°). The exhaust system creates air flow into the chamber and the curved peripheral edge produces controlled air flow patterns into the chamber. The curved edge is aerodynamically designed to help shed vortices and prevent accumulation of concentrations on the inside edge of the each panel typical of conventional fume hood sashes/panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: 3Flow, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190128557
    Abstract: Fabric drop-down diffusers are disclosed. An example drop-down diffuser includes a first fabric sheet. The first fabric sheet is to extend away from a ceiling at a location adjacent a supply inlet. The supply inlet is to provide a flow of air toward the first fabric sheet. The example drop-down diffuser also includes a blanking sheet to restrict air flow through the first fabric sheet. The blanking sheet is to be disposed on an interior surface of the first fabric sheet. The blanking sheet has a lower permeability than the first fabric sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Blaine Schmidt, Kevin J. Gebke, Nicolas B. Paschke, Nicholas L. Kaufmann, Thomas C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170354998
    Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system has a ventilated chamber having an access opening, and at least one horizontally sliding sash or panel at the access opening that is configured to cover and uncover portions of the access opening. Each horizontally sliding panel has a peripheral edge that convexly curves into the chamber towards a centerline of the at least one horizontally sliding panel. In some embodiments, the peripheral edge is convexly curved in an arc of between about ninety degrees and about one hundred eighty degrees (90°-180°). The exhaust system creates air flow into the chamber and the curved peripheral edge produces controlled air flow patterns into the chamber. The curved edge is aerodynamically designed to help shed vortices and prevent accumulation of concentrations on the inside edge of the each panel typical of conventional fume hood sashes/panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9056339
    Abstract: A fume hood includes a ventilated chamber having an access opening. A first elongated airfoil assembly is attached to an edge portion of a floor that extends from the opening. A sash is slidably mounted at the access opening and a second elongated airfoil assembly is attached to a lower edge of the sash. The first elongated airfoil assembly includes a plurality of elongated vanes in vertically spaced-apart relationship that define air flow channels. The second airfoil assembly includes a pair of elongated vanes in vertically spaced-apart relationship that define air flow channels that extend into the chamber. A baffle assembly is located in front of a rear wall of the chamber and includes a primary panel having a plurality of vertical air-exit slots adjacent a lower edge, and a buffering panel having a plurality of horizontal air-exit slots adjacent an upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Exposure Control Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Smith, Paul C. Curd, Tam N. Trinh
  • Publication number: 20120052784
    Abstract: A fume hood includes a ventilated chamber having an access opening. A first elongated airfoil assembly is attached to an edge portion of a floor that extends from the opening. A sash is slidably mounted at the access opening and a second elongated airfoil assembly is attached to a lower edge of the sash. The first elongated airfoil assembly includes a plurality of elongated vanes in vertically spaced-apart relationship that define air flow channels. The second airfoil assembly includes a pair of elongated vanes in vertically spaced-apart relationship that define air flow channels that extend into the chamber. A baffle assembly is located in front of a rear wall of the chamber and includes a primary panel having a plurality of vertical air-exit slots adjacent a lower edge, and a buffering panel having a plurality of horizontal air-exit slots adjacent an upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas C. Smith, Paul C. Curd, Tam N. Trinh