Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Smith
Thomas P. 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: 20240343906Abstract: Provided herein are biotechnology reagents provided with a poloxamer excipient. In particular, haloalkane-linked fluorophores are provided in solution or a lyophilized formulation with a poloxamer that allows for storage, accurate dispensing/measurement, reconstitution, and addition to complex biological samples without the requirement of organic solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Thomas Andrew KIRKLAND, Thomas P. SMITH, Elizabeth VU, Connor FITZGERALD, Chao GAO
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Publication number: 20230289764Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Lindsay A. Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 11681996Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Lindsay A. Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Publication number: 20210334781Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Lindsay A. Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Publication number: 20190026717Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Lindsay Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 9981151Abstract: This invention is embodied in a power/data interface for connecting two modules at the leading edge (i.e., the “tip of the spear”) of a fire suppression operation. The power/data interface serves as an operational link between a housing device (for protecting a battery and other electronic equipment) and an accessory like a thermal imaging camera (“tic” camera), video camera or other sensory perceiving device. The power/data interface not only provides power to an accessory by connecting it to a power source, but the power/data interface can exchange data between the accessory and the housing device. Such exchange of data enables electronics stored within the housing device to record and protect data captured by accessory on a flash drive or other recordable media. In addition to providing power and exchanging data with an accessory, the power/data interface can also accept battery pack that can be used to recharge a battery or other power source located inside the housing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ALL CLEAR FIRE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: James A. Mabry, Jr., Danny J. Kleitsch, Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 9732101Abstract: Methods for enhancing cellular uptake of cargo molecules by boronating the cargo molecule, particularly with one or more phenylboronic acid groups. Boronation reagents for reversible boronation of cargo molecules, particularly, cargo molecules having one or more amino groups are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Ronald T. Raines, Thomas P. Smith
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Publication number: 20160302318Abstract: This invention is embodied in a power/data interface for connecting two modules at the leading edge (i.e., the “tip of the spear”) of a fire suppression operation. The power/data interface serves as an operational link between a housing device (for protecting a battery and other electronic equipment) and an accessory like a thermal imaging camera (“tic” camera), video camera or other sensory perceiving device. The power/data interface not only provides power to an accessory by connecting it to a power source, but the power/data interface can exchange data between the accessory and the housing device. Such exchange of data enables electronics stored within the housing device to record and protect data captured by accessory on a flash drive or other recordable media. In addition to providing power and exchanging data with an accessory, the power/data interface can also accept battery pack that can be used to recharge a battery or other power source located inside the housing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: James A. Mabry, JR., Danny J. Kleitsch, Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 9272663Abstract: A tow vehicle operating system is provided for wirelessly connecting a first lighting system of a towing vehicle to a second lighting system of a towed vehicle. A wireless transmitter on the towing vehicle broadcasts a linking signal having an identification code and an associated data indicating a present status of lights of the towing vehicle based on an illumination signal from the towing vehicle, over a selected one of a plurality of distinct channels or frequencies. A wireless receiver on the towed vehicle receives the linking signal and verifies the identification code, and transmits an acknowledgement signal to the transmitter, thereby locking in the selected channel or frequency for a wireless communication between the first and second lighting systems. Lights of the towed vehicle are operated in response to the associated data of the linking signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Tiger Accessory Group, LLCInventors: Thomas P. Smith, Roger Latimer
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Publication number: 20160024122Abstract: Methods for enhancing cellular uptake of cargo molecules by boronating the cargo molecule, particularly with one or more phenylboronic acid groups. Boronation reagents for reversible boronation of cargo molecules, particularly, cargo molecules having one or more amino groups are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Ronald T. RAINES, Thomas P. SMITH
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Publication number: 20140132402Abstract: A tow vehicle operating system is provided for wirelessly connecting a first lighting system of a towing vehicle to a second lighting system of a towed vehicle. A wireless transmitter on the towing vehicle broadcasts a linking signal having an identification code and an associated data indicating a present status of lights of the towing vehicle based on an illumination signal from the towing vehicle, over a selected one of a plurality of distinct channels or frequencies. A wireless receiver on the towed vehicle receives the linking signal and verifies the identification code, and transmits an acknowledgement signal to the transmitter, thereby locking in the selected channel or frequency for a wireless communication between the first and second lighting systems. Lights of the towed vehicle are operated in response to the associated data of the linking signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: TIGER ACCESSORY GROUP, LLCInventors: Thomas P. Smith, Roger Latimer
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Publication number: 20110259379Abstract: A wash wand attachment system is provided, including a wash wand having a first end configured for receiving an attachment and defining a longitudinal axis, a key formation secured to the first end and having a releasable latch, and a wand attachment having a socket configured for releasably receiving the key formation. The key formation and the socket are constructed and arranged such that upon relative engagement, the attachment is prevented from rotational movement about the axis, and also from movement in the direction of the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 5801617Abstract: A method and device for preventing the tampering of anti-theft devices is provided comprising a technique for electrifying the surface of the anti-theft device so as to visually and physically deter tampering of the anti-theft device. The invented method also provides a technique for marking an unauthorized person who attempts to tamper with the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Air Taser, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Langner, Thomas P. Smith, Malcolm W. Sherman
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Patent number: 4510487Abstract: A switching device for effecting electrical continuity in an alarm circuit in response to the wave motion created by the ingress of a relatively large object into a pool of water or the like. The device includes an elongated member having an open interior chamber adjacent to its upper end, said chamber communicating with the exterior of said device and containing a float which is longitudinally movable within the chamber to effect electrical continuity between a pair of spaced electrical terminals in the member. The device is floatable in a pool of water or the like with at least the top portion of said member and said chamber above the surface of the water and with the bottom portion of said member extending well beneath the surface of the water. As the member bobs or oscillates in the water, the float moves upwardly within the chamber to effect continuity.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1982Date of Patent: April 9, 1985Assignee: Aaron Alarm Systems, Inc.Inventors: Earle C. Wolfe, deceased, William G. Jobsky, Thomas P. Smith