Patents by Inventor Travis Smith
Travis 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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Patent number: 11939100Abstract: A product unpacking system includes a work surface at a first height and a product unloading position at a second height. An adjustable cutter is positioned adjacent to the work surface and configured to cut a plurality of sides of each case. A case movement device, such as a robot or manual mover, is configured to retrieve a case from a group of cases and move the case to the cutter to cut a plurality of sides of the case. The case movement device may then move the cut case to an unload position over a product container to allow products within the case to drop into the product container. A system of conveyors may be used to convey empty product containers toward the work surface and to convey filled product containers away from the work surface. The system may be automated to receive recipe information for each case to be unloaded and modify parameters of the system based on the case.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: DLN Integrated Systems, Inc.Inventors: Phillip Schaafsma, Robert Clarkson, Garrett Smith, Travis Kempton, Christopher Anten, Zachary Nickels
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Patent number: 11868712Abstract: A method for partially publishing edits to a document is described. A first document including a first cell and a second cell is displayed on first user account on a first computing device and on a second user account. A second document including a linked version of the first cell and a linked version of the second cell is displayed. An edit of the first cell is received from the first user account and an edit of the second cell is received. In response to receiving an indication from the first user account that the edit of the first cell is to be published, the edit of the first cell is made to the linked version of the first cell, while the linked version of the second cell is unchanged so that the content of the linked version of the second cell no longer matches that of the second cell.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: WORKIVA INC.Inventors: Hannah Joy Deering, Thieu Van Tran Pham, Travis Smith, Edward Joseph Cupps, Aaron David Hall, Matthew Peter Hinrichsen, Ryan A. King, Joshua John Przybyszewski, Madelyn Renee Stephens
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Publication number: 20230419024Abstract: A method for facilitating private drafting is described. A request to edit a section of a document in a draft mode is received from a first user of a plurality of users collaborating on the document. An edit for the section of the document in the draft mode is received from the first user. A result of the edit is displayed on a computing device of the first user but not on computing devices of other users of the plurality of users. A request to publish the edit is received from the first user. In response to the request to publish the edit, the result of the edit is displayed on computing devices of the other users of the plurality of users.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Travis Smith, Michael Jerome Thiesen, Hannah Joy Deering, Mark David Erickson, Ross W. Hendrickson, Bryon Lee Marks, Tanner Davis Miller
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Publication number: 20230406642Abstract: A motor driven roller transmission system for a conveyance assembly includes a transmission assembly connected between a first rotatable member and a second rotatable member, in which the first and second rotatable members are oriented at an angle from one another. The transmission assembly is adapted to efficiently transfer rotational motion of the first rotatable member to the second rotatable member. Rotation of the second rotatable member causes a conveyance surface to move in order to convey an object. The transmission assembly decreases the power required to drive the first rotatable member in order to move the conveyance surface by increasing the torque output of the first rotatable member, while also reducing the rotational speed required of the first rotatable member to drive the conveyance surface at a desired speed, thus extending the operational life of the first rotatable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Travis Smith, Tyler Ernest, Harry T. German
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Patent number: 11837235Abstract: A method may include obtaining an indicator that a first device is in a location of a second device and in response to obtaining the indicator, sending a redirect request to a communication service provider of the first device to direct, to the second device, incoming communication requests handled by the communication service provider that are directed to the first device. The method may further include after sending the redirect request and after a communication request to a communication session is directed to the first device, obtaining, at the second device, a communication indication to participate in the communication session. The method may further include directing audio of the communication session to a transcription system and obtaining, at the second device, the transcription of the audio from the transcription system. The method may also include presenting, by the second device, the audio and the transcription.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason Dunn, Travis Smith, David Thomson
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Patent number: 11807309Abstract: A composite structure of a cargo body and a method of making the same are disclosed. The composite structure includes at least one anchor embedded between fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) layers. The embedded anchor includes a porous veil of nonwoven fibers in a polymer-rich matrix. Accessories may be coupled to the composite structure by anchoring mechanical fasteners into the embedded anchor.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis Smith McCloud, Scott M. Lewit
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Patent number: 11772712Abstract: A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one conduit extending along a length of the composite floor assembly. The at least one conduit may include a first internal cavity and a second internal cavity. The first internal cavity may be configured to route at least one vehicle component. The second internal cavity may be configured to receive at least one vehicle component or a plurality of mechanical fasteners. The mechanical fasteners may be used to couple a base rail to the composite floor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Scott A. Storz, Travis Smith McCloud, Andrzej Wylezinski, Mark Ehrlich
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Patent number: 11755825Abstract: A method for facilitating private drafting is described. A request to edit a section of a document in a draft mode is received from a first user of a plurality of users collaborating on the document. An edit for the section of the document in the draft mode is received from the first user. A result of the edit is displayed on a computing device of the first user but not on computing devices of other users of the plurality of users. A request to publish the edit is received from the first user. In response to the request to publish the edit, the result of the edit is displayed on computing devices of the other users of the plurality of users.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: WORKIVA INC.Inventors: Travis Smith, Michael Jerome Thiesen, Hannah Joy Deering, Mark David Erickson, Ross W. Hendrickson, Bryon Lee Marks, Tanner Davis Miller
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Publication number: 20230283063Abstract: This disclosure provides a novel framework that enables cost-effective, accurate and scalable detection, prediction, and mitigation of component failure or non-nominal operation in a power system. According to an embodiment, a computing device may implement a power system model that reflects the behavior, performance characteristics, and/or operational state of components in a power system. The computing device may create the power system model using historical and real-time data. The computing device may include a sensing module designed to determine at least one performance characteristic of a component of a power system; a processing module configured to apply a power system model to the at least one characteristic to determine at least one operational state of the component; and a control module configured to effect a change in a component of the power system in response to the at least one operational state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Travis SMITH, Michael MARSHALL
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Publication number: 20230189970Abstract: A grip system comprises a protective case and a grip apparatus. The grip apparatus is attached to a back surface of the protective case. The grip apparatus includes a base, two flexible strips or straps, and a cap. The base is configured to be removably inserted into the recess in the back of the protective case. The two flexible strips are each attached to the base. The cap is proximate a top surface of the base when in a stowed position and extendable away from the top surface of the base when the cap is pulled outward to an extended position. Each flexible strip is configured or adapted to slide within a slot or channel in the cap. Each flexible strip slides into the slot when the grip apparatus is transitioned to the stowed position and slides out of the slot when transitioned to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
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Patent number: 11667455Abstract: A configurable container includes a first divider and a container body. The divider has a divider body and a first projection extending from the divider body, wherein the first projection has a length having a first dimension and a width having a second dimension different than the first dimension. The container body includes a first wall that includes a first groove facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the first groove has a width configured to receive the width of the first projection of the first divider in a first orientation. At least one of the first wall and a second wall includes a second groove also facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the second groove has a width configured to receive the length of the first projection in a second orientation, wherein the width of the second groove is different than the width of the first groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
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Publication number: 20230167680Abstract: The invention concerns an operator assembly for a movable barrier. The operator assembly includes a motor with a motor output shaft, an output drive to transfer drive to the movable barrier, and a transmission assembly to transfer drive from the motor output shaft to the output drive. The output drive is rotatable in a clockwise direction and in a counterclockwise direction, depending on whether the movable barrier is closing or opening. The output drive comprises a crown wheel rotatable about an output drive axis centre of rotation and having an outer face provided with a plurality of attachment points spaced from said centre of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Raymond Hawkins, Kanav Gupta, Travis Smith, Grant Nicholls
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Patent number: 11654351Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller with a retention strap. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: 11619343Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: 11612800Abstract: The ball-projecting batting tee comprises a support base, a support column, and a remote control. The ball-projecting batting tee may be a batting practice aid that may be placed on top of home plate and may pneumatically project a ball upwards from the top of the support column to simulate a pitch. The ball-projecting batting tee may be adapted to project the ball upwards under the control of a coach using the remote control. As non-limiting examples, the ball may be a baseball or a whiffle ball. A directional cover located at the top of the support column may pivot to direct the ball towards first base or towards third base to simulate outside and inside pitches.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Inventors: Travis Smith, Sheldon Smith
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Publication number: 20230089527Abstract: A configurable container includes a first divider and a container body. The divider has a divider body and a first projection extending from the divider body, wherein the first projection has a length having a first dimension and a width having a second dimension different than the first dimension. The container body includes a first wall that includes a first groove facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the first groove has a width configured to receive the width of the first projection of the first divider in a first orientation. At least one of the first wall and a second wall includes a second groove also facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the second groove has a width configured to receive the length of the first projection in a second orientation, wherein the width of the second groove is different than the width of the first groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
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Patent number: 11607862Abstract: Extruded molds and methods for manufacturing composite structures using the extruded molds are disclosed. The molds may include recessed or raised longitudinal features to impart a corresponding shape to the molded composite structures. The composite structures may be panels used to construct cargo vehicles, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis Smith McCloud, Scott M. Lewit
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Publication number: 20230013203Abstract: The invention provides an operator assembly for a movable barrier comprising a roller closure, the roller closure mounted on a rotating carrier assembly, the operator assembly including a motor with a motor output shaft, an output drive to transfer drive to the movable barrier, and a transmission assembly to transfer drive from the motor output shaft to the output drive, the output drive rotatable in a clockwise direction and in a counterclockwise direction, depending on whether the movable barrier is closing or opening, wherein the output drive comprises a rotating crown wheel with an outer face carrying a plurality of shaped attachment portions, each attachment portion configured to receive an output drive extension element to engage with a drum wheel comprised in said rotating carrier assembly, the operator assembly including at least one first output drive extension element of a first size and shape and at least one second output drive extension element of a second, different size and shape, each first anType: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Raymond Hawkins, Kanav Gupta, Travis Smith, Grant Nicholls
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Patent number: 11557296Abstract: A method may include obtaining an indicator that a first device is in a location of a second device and in response to obtaining the indicator, sending a redirect request to a communication service provider of the first device to direct, to the second device, incoming communication requests handled by the communication service provider that are directed to the first device. The method may further include after sending the redirect request and after a communication request to a communication session is directed to the first device, obtaining, at the second device, a communication indication to participate in the communication session. The method may further include directing audio of the communication session to a transcription system and obtaining, at the second device, the transcription of the audio from the transcription system. The method may also include presenting, by the second device, the audio and the transcription.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Jason Dunn, Travis Smith, David Thomson
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Patent number: 11542088Abstract: A storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. The lid is configured for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine