Eric Smith
Eric Smith, New York, NY US
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20090017035 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - An isolated human antibody or a fragment of a human antibody which specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The human anti-hDll4 antibody or antibody fragment binds hDll4 with an affinity of 300 pM or better, as measured by surface plasmon resonance. | 01-15-2009 |
20090142354 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - An isolated human antibody or a fragment of a human antibody which specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The human anti-hDll4 antibody or antibody fragment binds dimeric hDll4 with an affinity of 75 pM or better, as measured by surface plasmon resonance. | 06-04-2009 |
20090246199 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS FOR INHIBITING TUMOR GROWTH WITH DLL4 ANTAGONISTS - Disclosed is a therapeutic method for inhibiting development or growth of tumors that are resistant to the blockade of delta-like ligand 4 (Dll4), or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), or to other therapeutic agents, by administering the combination of Dll4 antagonist and VEGF antagonist. The combined administration of these two agents, concurrently or sequentially, exhibits synergistic effects on blood vessel development and growth, thereby more effectively inhibiting the tumor growth than an administration of either agent alone. The Dll4 antagonist can be an anti-Dll4 antibody or antibody fragment capable of inhibiting the binding of Dll4 to a Notch receptor, or a fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of Dll4 or a soluble Notch receptor, or a fragment thereof, fused to a multimerizing component. The VEGF antagonist can be a VEGF trap, anti-VEGF antibody or antibody fragment capable of inhibiting the binding of VEGF to a VEGF receptor. | 10-01-2009 |
20100316627 | Human antibodies to human IL-6 receptor - A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a K | 12-16-2010 |
20100316636 | Method of Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with an IL-6R Antibody - The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof. | 12-16-2010 |
20100331527 | Readily Isolated Bispecific Antibodies with Native Immunoglobulin Format - A bispecific antibody format providing ease of isolation is provided, comprising immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domains that are differentially modified in the CH3 domain, wherein the differential modifications are non-immunogenic or substantially non-immunogenic with respect to the CH3 modifications, and at least one of the modifications results in a differential affinity for the bispecific antibody for an affinity reagent such as Protein A, and the bispecific antibody is isolable from a disrupted cell, from medium, or from a mixture of antibodies based on its affinity for Protein A. | 12-30-2010 |
20110150905 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - The present invention provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting tumor growth, cancer, or pathological angiogenesis by administering to a subject in need thereof a human antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The anti-hDll4 antibody or fragment thereof of the present invention have a high affinity with the K | 06-23-2011 |
20120003697 | HIGH AFFINITY ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN IL-6 RECEPTOR - A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a K | 01-05-2012 |
20120045440 | METHOD OF TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS WITH AN ANTI-IL-6R ANTIBODY - The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof. | 02-23-2012 |
20120258098 | Method of Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with an Anti-IL-6R Antibody - The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof. | 10-11-2012 |
20130157313 | HIGH AFFINITY ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN IL-6 RECEPTOR - A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a K | 06-20-2013 |
20140088295 | ANTI-CD3 ANTIBODIES, BISPECIFIC ANTIGEN-BINDING MOLECULES THAT BIND CD3 AND CD20, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides antibodies that bind to CD3 and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention bind human CD3 with high affinity and induce human T cell proliferation. The invention includes antibodies that bind CD3 and induce T cell-mediated killing of tumor cells. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD3, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human CD20. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of B-cell tumors expressing CD20. The antibodies and bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the invention are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders in which an upregulated or induced targeted immune response is desired and/or therapeutically beneficial. For example, the antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of various cancers as well as other CD20-related diseases and disorders. | 03-27-2014 |
20140243504 | ANTIBODIES COMPRISING CHIMERIC CONSTANT DOMAINS - Antibodies, antigen-binding proteins and Fc-fusion proteins that comprise recombinant polypeptides containing a chimeric heavy chain constant region sequence are provided that bind to certain Fc receptors however have reduced effector functions. Methods of making constructs for expression of such chimeric Fc-containing antibodies, antigen-binding proteins and Fc-fusion proteins in cell systems, and methods of producing and isolating the chimeric Fc-containing proteins are provided. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248664 | READILY ISOLATED BISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES WITH NATIVE IMMUNOGLOBULIN FORMAT - A bispecific antibody format providing ease of isolation is provided, comprising immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domains that are differentially modified in the CH3 domain, wherein the differential modifications are non-immunogenic or substantially non-immunogenic with respect to the CH3 modifications, and at least one of the modifications results in a differential affinity for the bispecific antibody for an affinity reagent such as Protein A, and the bispecific antibody is isolable from a disrupted cell, from medium, or from a mixture of antibodies based on its affinity for Protein A. | 09-04-2014 |
20140255390 | Method of Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With An Anti-IL-6R Antibody - The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255995 | HIGH AFFINITY ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN IL-6 RECEPTOR - A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a K | 09-11-2014 |
20150191534 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - The present invention provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting tumor growth, cancer, or pathological angiogenesis by administering to a subject in need thereof a human antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The anti-hDll4 antibody or fragment thereof of the present invention have a high affinity with the K | 07-09-2015 |
20150232545 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - The present invention provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting tumor growth, cancer, or pathological angiogenesis by administering to a subject in need thereof a human antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The anti-hDll4 antibody or fragment thereof of the present invention have a high affinity with the K | 08-20-2015 |
20150266966 | Methods and Antibody Compositions for Tumor Treatment - The present invention provides bispecific antibodies that bind to CD3 and tumor antigens and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the bispecific antibodies of the invention exhibit reduced effector functions and have a unique binding profile with regard to Fcγ receptors. The bispecific antibodies are engineered to efficiently induce T cell-mediated killing of tumor cells. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD3, a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human CD20, and an Fc domain that binds Fcγ receptors with a specific binding pattern. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of B-cell or melanoma tumors expressing CD20. The bispecific antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of various cancers as well as other CD20-related diseases and disorders. | 09-24-2015 |
20150376267 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - The present invention provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting tumor growth, cancer, or pathological angiogenesis by administering to a subject in need thereof a human antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The anti-hDll4 antibody or fragment thereof of the present invention have a high affinity with the K | 12-31-2015 |
Eric Smith, Clarkston, MI US
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20100109350 | VEHICLE SIDE DOOR ASSEMBLY - A side door of a motorized vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a latch mechanism adapted to cooperate with a latch member disposed at a door frame, an actuator for locking and/or unlocking the latch mechanism and a coupling means for mechanically coupling (i.e., a mechanical coupling) the actuator and the latch mechanism. A disengagement apparatus or means is adapted to mechanically disengage the coupling between the actuator and the latch mechanism in response to an external force effect. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric Smith, Lindon, UT US
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20100095107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEVICE DETECTION AND MULTI-MODE SECURITY IN A CONTROL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for device discovery and multi-mode security in a wired and/or wireless control network are described. A controlled device is configured with discovery-level instructions and application-level control instructions. The controlled device includes a user-configurable parameter for selecting between multiple security modes. In one or more security modes, the controlled device may ignore application-level messages until encrypted communications are established with a controller. In one mode, the encrypted communication is established with an encryption key exchange using a predetermined security key. In another mode, a specific key is manually entered into the controller by the user/administrator to facilitate the encryption key exchange. Additionally, for control applications where security is not important, an unencrypted security mode may be implemented. A driver ID provided by the controlled device facilitates loading of a preferred device driver by the controller. | 04-15-2010 |
Eric Smith, North Attleboro, MA US
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20100069967 | Instruments and Methods For Holding A Bone Plate - An instrument for insertion and placement of dynamic spinal fixation plates is provided. In general, the instrument is a clip that holds the plate at its maximum extension for implantation. | 03-18-2010 |
Eric Smith, San Jose, CA US
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20080246460 | Method and apparatus for measuring the output current of a switching regulator - One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus that measures the average-output-current produced by a switching regulator within an electronic device. The apparatus includes current-sensing-circuitry coupled to a switching field-effect-transistor (FET) within the switching regulator, wherein the current-sensing-circuitry is configured to bypass a small sense current from the conducting current of the switching-FET according to a sense ratio, wherein the conducting current is controlled by a control signal for the switching regulator. The apparatus also includes a current-to-voltage-converter coupled to the current-sensing-circuitry which is configured to convert the sense current into a sense voltage. The apparatus further includes voltage-averaging-circuitry which is configured to produce an average-sense-voltage from the sense voltage. This sense voltage is coupled to the input of the voltage-average-circuitry through a switch, which is gated by the control signal. The average-output-current of the switching regulator is indicated by the average-sense-voltage. | 10-09-2008 |
20100020004 | LED BACKLIGHT DRIVER SYNCHRONIZATION AND POWER REDUCTION - A method and apparatus for providing a LED backlight to a LCD display screen is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: N LED strings, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to two; a first circuit operable to synchronize a LED clock signal to a LCD timing signal; and a second circuit operable to generate N PWM drive signals synchronized with the LED clock signal, wherein the N PWM drive signals are phase offset from each other by a multiple of 360/N degrees and used to drive respective ones of the N LED strings. | 01-28-2010 |
20110208980 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENTLY PROVIDING POWER TO A DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for intelligently powering an electronic device. In one embodiment of the invention, a systems management controller controls a power interface to intelligently negotiate power distribution with a peer, client, or a host device. The primary data path is unaffected by the system management controller communications. Various aspects of the present invention are demonstrated with respect to an exemplary implementation of a unified interface, consisting of an optical link (data path) and a USB link (power). As described, one exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a device with power at levels which are much increased over prior art USB solutions. | 08-25-2011 |
20120086426 | SINGLE-INDUCTOR MULTIPLE-OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY WITH DEFAULT PATH - The disclosed embodiments relate to a power supply for a portable electronic device. This power supply includes a power source, an inductor, a control circuit, and an input switch that couples the input terminal of the inductor to either the power source or a reference voltage. The power supply also includes a first output path that produces a first output voltage and a second output path that produces a second output voltage. The first output path includes a first diode coupled between the output terminal of the inductor and the first output voltage, and a first output capacitor coupled between the first output voltage and the reference voltage. The second output path includes a second diode and an output switch coupled between the output terminal and the second output voltage, and a second output capacitor coupled between the second output voltage and the reference voltage. | 04-12-2012 |
20120195080 | HIGH-VOLTAGE REGULATED POWER SUPPLY - The disclosed embodiments relate to a power-supply circuit, an electronic device that includes the power-supply circuit, and a method for generating high-voltage DC power from AC line power using the power-supply circuit. This power-supply circuit includes a voltage multiplier and a low dropout (LDO) regulator, and does not include a step-up transformer. Conventional power supplies often use a custom step-up transformer, which is expensive unless the power supplies are manufactured in high quantities. In contrast, one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a solid-state implementation of a 700 V regulated power supply that can take up to a 1020 V input from an 6× voltage multiplier powered from the AC mains. Hence, the disclosed power-supply circuit eliminates the need for large, heavy and expensive step-up transformers and chokes that are used in conventional high-voltage DC power supplies. | 08-02-2012 |
Eric Smith, Hockession, DE US
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20090216018 | ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES - Organometallic complexes are provided, methods for making the same, and their use in devices and sub-assemblies. | 08-27-2009 |
Eric Smith, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20110147208 | SODIUM/MOLYBDENUM METAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for producing a metal article may include: Producing a supply of a composite metal powder by: providing a supply of molybdenum metal powder; providing a supply of a sodium compound; combining the molybdenum metal powder and the sodium compound with a liquid to form a slurry; feeding the slurry into a stream of hot gas; and recovering the composite metal powder; and consolidating the composite metal powder to form the metal article, the metal article comprising a sodium/molybdenum metal matrix. Also disclosed is a metal article produced accordance with this method. | 06-23-2011 |
20140342497 | SODIUM/MOLYBDENUM COMPOSITE METAL POWDERS, PRODUCTS THEREOF, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A method for producing a metal article may include: Producing a supply of a composite metal powder by: providing a supply of molybdenum metal powder; providing a supply of a sodium compound; combining the molybdenum metal powder and the sodium compound with a liquid to form a slurry; feeding the slurry into a stream of hot gas; and recovering the composite metal powder; and consolidating the composite metal powder to form the metal article, the metal article comprising a sodium/molybdenum metal matrix. Also disclosed is a metal article produced accordance with this method. | 11-20-2014 |
Eric Smith, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20110179623 | Tapered Spiral Welded Structure - A method for creating a tapered spiral welded conical structure where the overall shape of the cone is first graphically slit axially and unwrapped, and then a series of construction arcs and lines are created to form the edge lines of a strip that can then be wrapped (rolled) to form a tapered conical structure. The edges of the spirally wound strip can be welded together, and a very large conical structure can thus be achieved. Various construction options are presented from a constant width strip to strip made from straight segments. Equations are given for the formation of the strips to enable those skilled in the art of spiral welded tubing to practice the invention. | 07-28-2011 |
20130074564 | TAPERED STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION - Feeding stock used to form a tapered structure into a curving device such that each point on the stock undergoes rotational motion about a peak location of the tapered structure; and the stock meets a predecessor portion of stock along one or more adjacent edges. | 03-28-2013 |
Eric Smith, Redmond, WA US
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20110252006 | OFFLINE SHARING CAPABILITY FOR CLIENT APPLICATION - Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and UI modifications for existing applications are used to implement efficient methods for taking content offline with full synchronization, incremental synchronization, in the case of document libraries per-folder synchronization, and the like. The APIs provide support for synchronizing changes to attachments, the ability to download a document library's complete contents or only a list of the available documents, and read-only folder hierarchy replication in the case of document libraries. These abilities coupled with corresponding user interface features enable easier browsing and searching of large document library structures, making edits to those documents offline, being able to see an up-to-date version of those documents in a preview mode, and receiving reminders when offline edits remain on the local computer and need to be updated to a server. | 10-13-2011 |
Eric Smith, Waban, MA US
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20120029294 | CANNULA - A device for introducing surgical tools into a body is provided that a slotted cannula supported on a handle. The cannula is an elongate plate having a first end rigidly connected to an end of the handle, and a second end opposed to the first end. The plate is curved in the width direction so that the cannula has a cross-sectional shape that is a minor arc opening upward. As a result of this configuration, the cannula has a concave tool receiving surface, and an opposed, convex outer surface. A cannula fluid channel is disposed between the tool-receiving and outer surfaces. The cannula fluid channel extends from the handle to the second end of the cannula, and opens to the cannula exterior at the leading tip of the cannula. | 02-02-2012 |
Eric Smith, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120280563 | TIME-DOMAIN MULTIPLEXING OF POWER AND DATA - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may allow an electronic device to control a power adapter. One example may provide an electronic system where an electronic device may control a power adapter through a communication channel. Data transferred in the communication channel may include the temperature of the power adapter, the charging capability of the adapter, and other types of data. In one example, power and data may share the same two wires, and the power and data may be time-division multiplexed. That is, the two wires may convey power and data at different times. Another example may include circuitry to detect a connection between the electronic device and the power adapter. Once a connection is detected, power may be transferred from the power adapter to the electronic device. This power transfer may be interrupted on occasion to transfer data between the power adapter to the electronic device. | 11-08-2012 |
20150130422 | TIME-DOMAIN MULTIPLEXING OF POWER AND DATA - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may allow an electronic device to control a power adapter. One example may provide an electronic system where an electronic device may control a power adapter through a communication channel. Data transferred in the communication channel may include the temperature of the power adapter, the charging capability of the adapter, and other types of data. In one example, power and data may share the same two wires, and the power and data may be time-division multiplexed. That is, the two wires may convey power and data at different times. Another example may include circuitry to detect a connection between the electronic device and the power adapter. Once a connection is detected, power may be transferred from the power adapter to the electronic device. This power transfer may be interrupted on occasion to transfer data between the power adapter to the electronic device. | 05-14-2015 |
Eric Smith, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130327589 | ISOLATION AND BARRIER TYPE SOUND TREATMENT DEVICES - An acoustic isolator is capable of being placed on a resting surface and receiving a sound producing device. The acoustic isolator includes a sheet like barrier member having a first surface and a second surface and a thickness of less than about 0.375 inches. The barrier member is composed of a plastic material. A sheet like fiber based fabric member has a first surface coupled to the second surface of the barrier member to form a laminated sheet having at least two layers. Also, a paintable acoustic barrier sheet is capable of being attached to and covering a room surface member, and receiving a paint material to permit the user to choose the color of covered room surface member by applying paint thereto. The paintable acoustic barrier comprises a sheet like barrier member having a first surface, a second surface and a thickness of less than about 0.2 inches. The barrier member is comprised of a first plastic material. A sheet like plastic barrier second member is composed of a second plastic material and has a first surface coupled to the second surface of the barrier member to form a laminate having at least two layers, and a second surface. The second surface is capable of receiving paint in a manner that permits the paint to adhere to the first surface in an even aesthetically pleasing manner. | 12-12-2013 |
Eric Smith, Austin, TX US
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20140175019 | ROTATING MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - Magnetic actuators comprising at least one linear subarray are presented. Systems comprising such magnetic actuators and methods for using such magnetic actuators to isolate magnetic particles in a fluid are also presented. Magnetic actuators comprising at least four uniform magnets are also presented, as are systems comprising such magnetic actuators and methods for using such magnetic actuators to isolate magnetic particles in a fluid. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179022 | ROTATING SHIELDED MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - Magnetic actuators comprising at least one shielded rotatable magnet are presented. Systems comprising such magnetic actuators and methods for using such magnetic actuators to isolate magnetic particles in a fluid are also presented. | 06-26-2014 |
20150368601 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC MIXING - Methods and systems for magnetic mixing. Particular embodiments relate to applying a magnetic field to move a magnetically responsive component in a chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
Eric Smith, Seattle, WA US
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20150046512 | DYNAMIC COLLECTION ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF TELEMETRY DATA - Technologies are generally described for collecting, analyzing and reporting telemetry data. A telemetry engine is built into a client application installed on a client device, and the telemetry engine is configured to collect and analyze application data at the client device and report the analyzed data to a service provider associated with the application. The telemetry application includes a specialized set of components, such as a telemetry transport component configured to communicate with the service provider, a data collection module configured to retrieve data from the application, and a rule manager and analyzer configured to analyze collected data according to a set of data collection rules provided by the service provider. The telemetry engine enables collection and analysis of telemetry data from multiple distributed client devices. The client devices dynamically change over time to ensure that current and important information is reported to the service provider. | 02-12-2015 |
Eric Smith, Stow, MA US
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20150190925 | Remotely Operating a Mobile Robot - A method of operating a robot includes electronically receiving images and augmenting the images by overlaying a representation of the robot on the images. The robot representation includes user-selectable portions. The method includes electronically displaying the augmented images and receiving an indication of a selection of at least one user-selectable portion of the robot representation. The method also includes electronically displaying an intent to command the selected at least one user-selectable portion of the robot representation, receiving an input representative of a user interaction with at least one user-selectable portion, and issuing a command to the robot based on the user interaction. | 07-09-2015 |
Eric Smith, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20150235486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A VEHICLE - A system and method for using a portable device to communicate with a vehicle to authorize one or more vehicle operations. The portable device may authorize the vehicle to unlock/lock doors, start the vehicle engine, or mobilize the vehicle, or a combination thereof. The vehicle may include a vehicle transmitter system with one or more transmitters disposed at various locations on the vehicle, and the portable device may be configured to monitor a communication strength between the portable device and the one or more transmitters of the transmitter system. Based on the monitored signal strength, the portable device may determine location information about itself. | 08-20-2015 |
Eric Smith, Helotes, TX US
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20160027102 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - A method for providing real-time monitoring of and advice relative to user's personal finances is provided. One or more financial goals are received from a user. Financial data associated with the user and stored in one or more financial information data sources is accessed. The accessed financial data is analyzed based upon the one or more financial goals. One or more financial recommendations are provided based on the analyzed financial data and responsive to an occurrence of a user event related to an expenditure of user's funds. | 01-28-2016 |
Eric Smith, Ei Dorado Hills, CA US
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20160072426 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COUPLING SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND/OR SECURING SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO A ROOF - A mounting unit for mounting a solar panel on a roof includes a base having a first flange and a second flange that extend laterally from the base and a mounting surface positioned above the base via walls that connect the mounting surface and the base. The mounting surface is couplable with the solar panel to elevate and orient the solar panel above a surface of the roof. The mounting unit also includes a flexible membrane material that is coupled with the first flange of the base and that extends laterally therefrom. The mounting unit further includes an adhesive or tape that is applied to an underside of the second flange so that the second flange is free of the flexible membrane material. The flexible membrane material is couplable with the roof and the adhesive or tape is adherable to the roof to secure the mounting unit to the roof. | 03-10-2016 |