Patents by Inventor Timothy R. Smith

Timothy R. 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: 12233562
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a locking folding knife having a handle lock and a safety switch arranged around and rotatable around a pivot axis of the knife. In an engaged position the switch overlaps at least a portion of the handle lock and prevents it from moving into an unlocked position. A spring, such as a wire form spring, can be arranged within a pocket of the switch, and when the switch is moved between engaged and disengaged positions the spring can be compressed generating a rotational bias on the switch urging the switch toward either the engaged or disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Danny R. Smith, Thomas Ward, Deniece Hopkins, Timothy Eric Roberts, Timothy James Galyean
  • Patent number: 12235979
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to file documents, share policy information, and/or comply with an audit. The data security techniques disclosed herein also enable the use of smart contracts to transfer funds associated with payment obligations and/or other forms of blockchain based payments, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, report industry data, validate interest payments and/or maintain agent sales data. Data security may be achieved through the use of public key/private key encryption techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
  • Patent number: 12168757
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, a process to produce a low molecular weight dispersant polymethacrylate polymer (“LMWDPMA”), and the LMWDPMA itself, along with the use of the LMWDPMA in a lubricating composition, as well as a method for lubricating an internal combustion engine as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignees: The Lubrizol Corporation, University of Warwick
    Inventors: Paul O'Hora, Dixit Parmar, Timothy R. Smith, David M. Haddleton, Georgios Patias
  • Publication number: 20230183595
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, a process to produce a low molecular weight dispersant polymethacrylate polymer (“LMWDPMA”), and the LMWDPMA itself, along with the use of the LMWDPMA in a lubricating composition, as well as a method for lubricating an internal combustion engine as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicants: The Lubrizol Corporation, University of Warwick
    Inventors: Paul O'Hora, Dixit Parmar, Timothy R. Smith, David M. Haddleton, Georgios Patias
  • Patent number: 11365367
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a low viscosity base oil and a synergistic mixture of a functionalized ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, a poly(meth)acrylate polymer, and a metal-free anti-wear agent. The invention also provides a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine using such a lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Vincent, Timothy R. Smith, Eugene Pashkovski, Reid A. Patterson
  • Patent number: 11359159
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and synergistic mixture of a functionalized ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, a poly(meth)acrylate block polymer having a substantially oil soluble block and a substantially oil insoluble block. The invention also provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device using such a lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Reid A. Patterson, Timothy R. Smith, Paul S. O'Hora, Edward P. Sampler, Eugene Pashkovski, Kieran Trickett
  • Publication number: 20210147760
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a low viscosity base oil and a synergistic mixture of a functionalized ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, a poly(meth)acrylate polymer, and a metal-free anti-wear agent. The invention also provides a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine using such a lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Vincent, Timothy R. Smith, Eugene Pashkovski, Reid A. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20200318027
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a ethylene/?-olefin copolymer and, optionally, and additive comprising an amine salt of a hydrocarbyl thiophosphoric acid ester. The invention also provides a method of improving air release of a lubricating oil composition by mixing an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer with an oil of lubricating viscosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: David M. Hobson, Timothy R. Smith, David Price
  • Publication number: 20200115649
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and synergistic mixture of a functionalized ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, a poly(meth)acrylate block polymer having a substantially oil soluble block and a substantially oil insoluble block. The invention also provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device using such a lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Reid A. Patterson, Timothy R. Smith, Paul S. O'Hora, Edward P. Sampler, Eugene Pashkovski, Kieran Trickett
  • Publication number: 20190062666
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a ethylene/?-olefin copolymer and, optionally, and additive comprising an amine salt of a hydrocarbyl thiophosphoric acid ester. The invention also provides a method of improving air release of a lubricating oil composition by mixing an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer with an oil of lubricating viscosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: David M. HOBSON, Timothy R. SMITH, David PRICE
  • Publication number: 20180318305
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising, separately or together, (1) a first agent which is an ALK inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (2) a second agent which is a CDK inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates the use of such combination in the treatment or prevention of proliferative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jennifer Leslie Harris, Nanxin Li, Timothy R Smith, Yael Mosse, Andrew Wood
  • Patent number: 9670343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials useful for lowering the pour point of wax-containing mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons, as well as compositions of and methods for preparing the same. More particularly, this invention relates to the use in liquid hydrocarbons of OLAC compositions containing units derived from (i) hydrocarbyl(meth)acrylic acid derivatives and (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic N?-olefin monomers having up to 50 carbon atoms. The OLAC compositions are useful for modifying the fluidity and flow characteristics of liquid hydrocarbons, and more particularly, for improving the pipeline pumpability of liquid hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Antonio Mastrangelo, Timothy R. Smith, Christopher J. Kolp, John R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170076369
    Abstract: A system and method for performing due diligence for a potential real estate transaction is provided. An Intelligence Engine is used to access a customer profile to order and create an Intelligence Engine object for each transaction using specific rules processor and action library. The Intelligence Engine obtains pertinent information from multiple information vendors and assembles a customer Report based on the customer profile and order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Tedd R. Smith, Corey R. Smith, Charles F. Bloodgood, Timothy R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160361314
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising, separately or together, (1) a first agent which is an ALK inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (2) a second agent which is a CDK inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates the use of such combination in the treatment or prevention of proliferative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Jennifer Leslie HARRIS, Nanxin LI, Timothy R SMITH, Yael MOSSE, Andrew WOOD
  • Patent number: 9180322
    Abstract: A portable, hand-operated rescue tool is provided for rescue and extreme duty operations where an object needs to be cut, crushed, pierced and separated, or lifted. The rescue tool includes a body, a support handle and articulating jaw force members used to impart high forces on an object. The tool includes a manually-operated, pivoting actuation handle connected to a high pressure fluid displacement system to pivotally rotate the jaw force arms in a selected direction or mode of operation to suit the situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ALTAIR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Wettlaufer, James Trumble, Timothy R. Smith, Shaun C. Muston, Dragi Gasevski, Craig Mackiewicz
  • Publication number: 20150307697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials useful for lowering the pour point of wax-containing mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons, as well as compositions of and methods for preparing the same. More particularly, this invention relates to the use in liquid hydrocarbons of OLAC compositions containing units derived from (i) hydrocarbyl(meth)acrylic acid derivatives and (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic N?-olefin monomers having up to 50 carbon atoms. The OLAC compositions are useful for modifying the fluidity and flow characteristics of liquid hydrocarbons, and more particularly, for improving the pipeline pumpability of liquid hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Antonio MASTRANGELO, Timothy R. SMITH, Christopher J. KOLP, John R. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20150028276
    Abstract: A portable, hand-operated rescue tool is provided for rescue and extreme duty operations where an object needs to be cut, crushed, pierced and separated, or lifted. The rescue tool includes a body, a support handle and articulating jaw force members used to impart high forces on an object. The tool includes a manually-operated, pivoting actuation handle connected to a high pressure fluid displacement system to pivotally rotate the jaw force arms in a selected direction or mode of operation to suit the situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Wettlaufer, James Trumble, Timothy R. Smith, Shaun C. Muston, Dragi Gasevski, Craig Mackiewicz
  • Patent number: 8874533
    Abstract: A method is provided of validating details associated with a copyrighted work. The work and associated data are received at a first server from a first party and stored in an online database. The work and the data are further associated with the first party and one or more other parties. The data includes a relationship status between the parties and the work, and details associated with the work. The online database is reviewed for preexisting confirmation of the relationships. Where the relationships are unconfirmed, confirmation requests are transmitted to the one or more other parties via the communications network seeking confirmation of the relationships. Upon confirming said relationships, the other parties are contacted seeking validation or correction of the details provided by the first party. Validated details or corrected details are then received from one or more of the other parties and stored on the online database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: MyWerx, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy R. Smith
  • Patent number: 8800343
    Abstract: A portable, hand-operated rescue tool is provided for rescue and extreme duty operations where an object needs to be cut, crushed, pierced and separated, or lifted. The rescue tool includes a body, a support handle and articulating jaw force members used to impart high forces on an object. The tool includes a manually-operated, pivoting actuation handle connected to a high pressure fluid displacement system to pivotally rotate the jaw force arms in a selected direction or mode of operation to suit the situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Wettlaufer, James Trumble, Timothy R. Smith, Shaun C. Muston, Dragi Gasevski, Craig Mackiewicz
  • Patent number: D664414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Wettlaufer, James Trumble, Timothy R. Smith, Shaun C. Muston, Dragi Gasevski, Craig Mackiewicz