Patents by Inventor Tyler M. Smith

Tyler M. 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: 20240108124
    Abstract: One or more devices are provided that are configured to detachably engage within a modular system. The one or more devices are expandable to provide a surface to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Aaron M. Williams, Ryan C. Dick, Tyler J. Smith, Benjamin T. Jones, George Barton, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Patent number: 11944531
    Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a soft tissue repair site. In one embodiment, a repair device configured to couple to soft tissue is provided. The repair device includes a capture portion and an anchor portion. The capture portion configured to extend with radial portions. The anchor portion includes a base with multiple legs extending therefrom. The multiple legs are configured to move from a linear position to a formed position such that, in the formed position, the multiple legs couple to structure of the capture portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: CONEXTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Erik N. Kubiak, Roy M. Taylor, Zackery K. Evans, Cody L. Gehrke, Daniel K. Smith, Richard J. Linder, Scott D. Miles, Tyler J. Cole
  • Publication number: 20240074612
    Abstract: Embodiments of a cooking station having a main body with a hood pivotably coupled relative to the main body. In some embodiments, the main body may be sized to support a griddle with the hood pivotably coupled to a splash guard of the griddle. The hood includes a brace structure sized and configured to substantially support the hood and substantially prevent warping of the hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Tyler J. Fullmer, Jared M. Smith
  • Patent number: 5572458
    Abstract: A method and system for programming vROM programmable memories using antifuses fabricated from undoped amorphous silicon as a high resistance link or layer between two metal layers. Whenever a programming voltage higher than a normal operating voltage is applied across the link between the two metal layers, the resistance of the link is reduced by transforming the insulating amorphous silicon into conducting polysilicon. This causes a closed or conductive link to be formed between the two metal layers. In the programming of the vROM, current is actively pumped to the link; and a current measurement or check is made prior to the application of the programming voltage to determine whether the link already has been programmed. Immediately following the application of the programming voltage, the current through the link again is checked to determine proper programming of the link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: VLSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler M. Smith, Paul S. Levy, James L. Hickey