Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Smith
Thomas G. 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: 20240142737Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Trevor D. Smith, Jonathan R. Kaml, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Ronald A. Beck
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Publication number: 20240115449Abstract: An embodiment of a storage device for medical products includes a cabinet defining an enclosure having a plurality of compartments. In addition, the storage device includes a plurality of storage containers, each storage container configured to be inserted into a corresponding one of the plurality of compartments. Further, the storage device includes an actuation assembly including a plurality of arms that are configured to engage the plurality of storage containers so as to secure the plurality of storage containers in the plurality of compartments. Still further, the storage device includes a release mechanism that is configured to simultaneously actuate each of the plurality of arms to release the plurality of storage containers from the plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Thomas J. Larkner, David A. Ferrer, Jesse M. Smith, Dennis H. Smith, Adam A. Cloud, Mark D. Lockwood, Mark G. Loeffelholz, James R. Edwards
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Publication number: 20240093287Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for reducing the concentration of extendable free and buried primers relative to amplification product in a sample. The disclosed methods and compositions can be used to reduce or eliminate index hopping in a next generation sequencing (NGS) platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Keith Robison, Douglas G. Smith, Adam J. Meyer, Andrew J. Mitchell, Alex Plocik, Thomas F. Knight
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Publication number: 20240094479Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Patent number: 11912608Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a glass manufacturing system includes a hot-end subsystem, including: a submerged combustion melter that melts feedstock to produce molten glass; a stiller that receives the molten glass from the submerged combustion melter and that includes a stilling tank to still the molten glass and that is configured to control outflow of the stilled molten glass to effectively decouple viscosity of the molten glass from the flow rate of the molten glass and thereby control finer molten glass levels; and a finer that is mechanically decoupled from the stiller, and that receives and fines the stilled molten glass to produce fined molten glass. Many other aspects of the system are also disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventors: Scott Weil, Randy Ernsthausen, Thomas G. Green, Shane T. Rashley, Phillip J. Rausch, Roger P. Smith, Zhongming Wang
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Publication number: 20230200868Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate, the locking clip comprising a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener, the locking tab configured to translate a downward force of the fastener head into a lateral spreading force to effect the displacement, the body member defining a clip tool engagement cavity for translational displacement of the locking tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: TIMOTHY J. LEAK, THOMAS G. SMITH
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Patent number: 11617605Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate, the locking clip comprising a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener, the locking tab configured to translate a downward force of the fastener head into a lateral spreading force to effect the displacement, the body member defining a clip tool engagement cavity for translational displacement of the locking tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: LEITH MEDICAL LLCInventors: Timothy J. Leak, Thomas G. Smith
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Publication number: 20200330140Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate, the locking clip comprising a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener, the locking tab configured to translate a downward force of the fastener head into a lateral spreading force to effect the displacement, the body member defining a clip tool engagement cavity for translational displacement of the locking tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: TIMOTHY J. LEAK, THOMAS G. SMITH
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Patent number: 10736679Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate, the locking clip comprising a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener, the locking tab configured to translate a downward force of the fastener head into a lateral spreading force to effect the displacement, the body member defining a clip tool engagement cavity for translational displacement of the locking tab.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Leith Medical LLCInventors: Timothy J. Leak, Thomas G. Smith
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Publication number: 20190015139Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate, the locking clip comprising a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener, the locking tab configured to translate a downward force of the fastener head into a lateral spreading force to effect the displacement, the body member defining a clip tool engagement cavity for translational displacement of the locking tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Leith Medical LLCInventors: Timothy J. Leak, Thomas G. Smith
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Patent number: 10148816Abstract: A device can receive, from an interactive voice response (IVR) system, a set of instructions to initiate an application session of an application and to provide an authentication interface for display. The device can receive, via the authentication interface and during the application session, a first credential from a user of the device. The device can authenticate, during the application session, the first credential. The device can receive, from a third-party server device and during the application session, a second credential. The device can cause, during the application session, a communication session to be established with the IVR system to request the account information. The communication session can include a telephone call established between the application and the IVR system. The device can receive the account information from the IVR system via the application session. The device can provide the account information for display via a display of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Badger, Thomas G. Smith
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Patent number: 10105169Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate is provided. An embodiment of the locking clip comprises a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener. An embodiment comprises a bone fixation plate assembly comprising a bone fixation plate and a locking clip. An embodiment comprises a locking fastener assembly comprising a fastener and a locking ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Leith Medical LLCInventors: Timothy J. Leak, Thomas G. Smith
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Publication number: 20180241879Abstract: A device can receive, from an interactive voice response (IVR) system, a set of instructions to initiate an application session of an application and to provide an authentication interface for display. The device can receive, via the authentication interface and during the application session, a first credential from a user of the device. The device can authenticate, during the application session, the first credential. The device can receive, from a third-party server device and during the application session, a second credential. The device can cause, during the application session, a communication session to be established with the IVR system to request the account information. The communication session can include a telephone call established between the application and the IVR system. The device can receive the account information from the IVR system via the application session. The device can provide the account information for display via a display of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Brian S. BADGER, Thomas G. SMITH
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Publication number: 20170202585Abstract: A locking clip for retaining a fastener in a bone fixation plate is provided. An embodiment of the locking clip comprises a flexure member and a body member coupled to the flexure member, the body member comprising a locking tab, the locking tab configured to provide an axial limitation to motion of the fastener in a non-rotationally-ratcheting manner, the flexure member resiliently flexible to permit displacement of the locking tab to allow passage of a fastener head of the fastener. An embodiment comprises a bone fixation plate assembly comprising a bone fixation plate and a locking clip. An embodiment comprises a locking fastener assembly comprising a fastener and a locking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Leith Medical LLCInventors: Timothy J. Leak, Thomas G. Smith
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Publication number: 20110253731Abstract: An annular attachment device is provided that is adapted to engage the threads of a threaded container and provide a connection point for the threaded container. In such an arrangement, the threads of a container may be placed through a center aperture in the attachment device. By threading a lid onto the container, the annular attachment device may be trapped between the container and its lid. An aperture or hook on an outer surface of the annular attachment device allows the device and a supported container to be tethered to a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: DGL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Thomas G. Smith
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Patent number: 6564225Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely archiving, searching, and retrieving images from a centralized image location are provided. Along with the goal of protecting a major corporate asset from theft and damage with the passage of time, the present invention provides an economical way for users from different divisions to share previously produced images and composites. Furthermore, by utilizing ultra-high resolution scanning in the archival process, re-creation of images that are of substantially the same quality as the original is achieved. Thus, ultra-high scanning allows re-creation of images that are photo-quality acceptable for commercial use in magazines, video packaging, movie posters, etc. With a centralized system of storage and distribution of images, it is possible for users to take advantage of a single and comprehensive catalog/index of all content. By using pre-defined image content criteria, users locate, select, and retrieve particular images stored in the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P.Inventors: Barbara Spencer Brogliatti, Christopher Grakal, Lisa A. Janney, Marisa B. O'Neil, Thomas G. Smith
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Publication number: 20010045978Abstract: A portable personal wireless interactive video device including a miniature camera, a portable wireless transmitter connected to the camera, a portable wireless receiver for receiving video signals from the transmitter, and a portable video display device connected to the receiver for presenting an image to a viewer corresponding to a view from the perspective of the camera. The viewer may select an image for display on the video display device corresponding to a view from his/her own camera, from a camera worn by another person, or from one of several cameras positioned in selected locations. In one embodiment, the camera may be located within a remotely controlled model vehicle, thereby providing the viewer with a view from the perspective of inside the vehicle for viewing while remotely controlling the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Daniel L. McConnell, Thomas G. Smith, Thomas Golden, Thomas D. Laing
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Patent number: 6040927Abstract: Different print quality modes in a printer such as a color inkjet printer invoke different print rendering options for a particular object to be printed. In an exemplary embodiment, a printer control automatically invokes an error diffusion haltoning technique for photo images whenever high quality mode is designated, and automatically invokes a dither haltoning technique for photo images whenever a normal or fast print mode is designated.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1996Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Kirt Alan Winter, Thomas G. Smith
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Patent number: 6015207Abstract: Different print quality modes in a printer such as a color inkjet printer invoke different print rendering options for a particular object to be printed. In an exemplary embodiment, a printer control automatically invokes an error diffusion haltoning technique for photo images whenever high quality mode is designated, and automatically invokes a dither haltoning technique for photo images whenever a normal or fast print mode is designated.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1999Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Kirt Alan Winter, Thomas G. Smith
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Patent number: D636174Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: DGL Consumer Products, Inc.Inventor: Thomas G. Smith