Smith, IA
Brent A. Smith, Peosta, IA US
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20120150390 | Wheel Lean Control - A work vehicle comprises a leanable traction wheel. A control unit of the work vehicle is configured to cause the wheel to move to a wheel-lean angle setpoint. | 06-14-2012 |
20120247087 | Increased Fan Speed To Assist DPF Regeneration - A method and device for raising the temperature of exhaust gas from an engine by increasing parasitic loading on the engine without significantly increasing engine speed. This may be accomplished by increasing a demand on a hydraulic fan powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump and meeting the demand by adjusting the displacement for the variable displacement hydraulic pump. | 10-04-2012 |
20150336609 | DRIVE SYSTEM WITH SERIALLY ARRANGED VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT COMPONENTRY - A vehicle and drive system control method for a vehicle including first and second traction elements coupled to the vehicle, a variable displacement pump, a bi-directional variable displacement first motor coupled to the first traction element, and a bi-directional second motor coupled to the second traction element. The pump, and first and second motors are coupled fluidly in series with one another. A control unit can determine a desired speed for the traction elements, and determine pump, first and/or second motor displacements based on the desired speed. First and second speed sensors can sense output speeds of the motors, and the pump, first and/or second motor displacements can be determined based on the motor output speeds. Articulation and steering sensor signals can also be used to determine pump, first and/or second motor displacements. | 11-26-2015 |
20150363982 | EQUIPMENT ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH DEFINITION DATA - Sensor information is received from a set of sensors. First and second sets of machine monitoring data are generated from the sensor information. The first set of machine monitoring data is sent to a control system with a display in an operator compartment of a mobile machine. The second set of machine monitoring data is sent to a processing system that is separate from the control system. | 12-17-2015 |
20160044448 | EQUIPMENT ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH DEFINITION DATA - Sensor information is received from a set of sensors. First and second sets of machine monitoring data are generated from the sensor information. The first set of machine monitoring data is sent to a control system with a display in an operator compartment of a mobile machine. The second set of machine monitoring data is sent to a processing system that is separate from the control system. | 02-11-2016 |
Brent Allen Smith, Peosta, IA US
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20090313860 | AUTOMATIC DEPTH CORRECTION BASED ON BLADE PITCH - A vehicle is disclosed that is configured to automatically maintain a depth of the blade during pitching of the blade. A method for utilizing the same is also disclosed. | 12-24-2009 |
Brian P. Smith, Dubuque, IA US
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20140236176 | Method for mapping sensor signals to output channels for neural activation - A method for mapping sensor signals to stimulation values and a device using the same are disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving sensor signal from sensors, mapping the sensor signals to stimulation values, and delivering stimulation signals based on the stimulation values. The mapping may be performed using a linear, piecewise linear, or non-linear function. The method may be incorporated in an advanced prosthetic system that activates sensory neurons in a residual limb to provide an amputee with sensations related to grip force and hand opening. The method for implementing sensory feedback may also be incorporated into mechanical or robotic devices such as those used for surgery, games, and/or tele-manipulation. | 08-21-2014 |
Craig S. Smith, Waterloo, IA US
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20120235371 | MULTIPOSITION MECHANIC'S CREEPER - A multiposition mechanic's creeper for use by a worker wherein the creeper transforms into multiple working configurations for supporting the worker. The creeper includes a main creeper frame, a back frame pivotally connected with the main frame, and a seat frame pivotally carried by the back frame. A guide assembly is connected between a lower end of the back frame and the main frame to guide movement of the back frame from a flat configuration to an upright chair configuration. An inclination mechanism provides for adjusting the inclination of the back frame relative to the seat frame in a flat configuration to provide a plurality of inclined back configurations. A pair of side braces pivotally connect the main frame and back frame on opposing sides. | 09-20-2012 |
Daniel R. Smith, Ankeny, IA US
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20160081276 | UTILIZING CROP MOISTURE DATA - As a module is formed, characteristics of the module are sensed by the module forming machine. A module record is generated that includes a module identifier, a module location, and one or more sensed characteristics. The module record is output for use by other machines or systems. | 03-24-2016 |
Darin Smith, Marion, IA US
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20130275330 | Assigning a Risk Profile to a Guarantee Product and Payment of Associated Fees - Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for assigning a risk profile to a guarantee product and charging associated fees. Risk profiles are established, each based on a risk level. A first risk profile is assigned to the guarantee product based on an initial allocation of assets in a linked investment account. A periodic determination is made as to whether the guarantee product is in compliance with the first risk profile due to initial asset allocation changes, including determining whether the asset allocation satisfies the risk level of the first risk profile. A second risk profile is assigned whenever the guarantee product is no longer in compliance with the first risk profile based on the current allocation of assets. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275332 | Payment of Fees Associated with Assigning a Risk Profile to a Guarantee Product - Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for charging of fees associated with a guarantee product. A computing device calculates a fee associated with the guarantee product, wherein the guarantee product is linked to a first investment account. The computing device deducts the calculated fee from a second account if deduction of the fee from the second account can be completed. The computing device deducts the calculated fee from the first investment account if deduction from the second account cannot be completed, and a guarantee associated with the guarantee product is adjusted based on deduction of the calculated fee from the first investment account. | 10-17-2013 |
20140278564 | DYNAMIC PRICING OF GUARANTEE PRODUCTS - Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for dynamic pricing of guarantee products. A server computing device determines a fee factor for a guarantee product based on an allocation of assets in an investment account linked to the guarantee product. The server computing device assigns an investment profile to the guarantee product based on the fee factor. The server computing device determines a fee percentage for the guarantee product based on the investment profile and a fee payment option selected by an owner of the guarantee product. The server computing device generates a notification including a fee amount for the guarantee product based on the fee percentage. | 09-18-2014 |
Dennis H. Smith, Dubuque, IA US
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20100077775 | FROST REDUCTION BY ACTIVE CIRCULATION - An ultra low temperature refrigeration system and technique, includes a cabinet with a storage chamber maintained at a certain temperature range, a door providing a seal with the cabinet when engaged with the cabinet, and a dehumidifying unit connected to the cabinet for dehumidifying the storage chamber within the cabinet. | 04-01-2010 |
20100120351 | FROST REDUCTION BY AIR CURTAIN - An ultra-low temperature freezer, including a cabinet with a freezer compartment maintained within a certain temperature range, a door providing a seal with the cabinet when engaged with the cabinet, a catch basin at the bottom of the cabinet for collecting air, and a distribution channel fluidly connected to the catch basin, for recirculating the air collected from the catch basin to the top of the cabinet, the distribution channel at the top of the cabinet pushing compressed air across the front of the cabinet and forming an air curtain and thermal barrier to incoming warmer air. | 05-13-2010 |
20110259038 | Modular Cabinet For Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer - A storage cabinet ( | 10-27-2011 |
Douglas Smith, Eldridge, IA US
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20120000877 | Knuckle Formed Through The Use Of Improved External and Internal Sand Cores and Method of Manufacture - A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle, said method includes providing a cope mold portion and a drag mold portion. The cope and drag mold portions have internal walls that define at least in part perimeter boundaries of a coupler knuckle mold cavity. At least one chill core is positioned within one of the cope mold portion and the drag mold portion. The cope and drag mold portions are closed, with the at least one core therebetween, and the closed cope and drag mold portions and the chill core define a parting line. The mold cavity is filled with a molten metal, which solidifies after filling to form a casting. The casting includes a pulling face portion defined by the chill core, and a central section of the pulling face portion does not contain the parting line and requires no finish grinding upon its formation. | 01-05-2012 |
Jacynda Smith, Bellevue, IA US
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20140261522 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - A hair styling device comprising a first blade section, a second blade section, and at least one fin. The first blade section comprises an inner blade surface and at least one first blade section heating element one of coupled to and integrated with the inner blade surface. The second blade section may be rotatably coupled to the first blade section and may comprise at least one second blade section heating element substantially opposing the at least one first blade section heating element. The at least one second blade section heating element may also comprise a substantially flat surface and at least one outer surface. A portion of the at least one fin is one of coupled and integrated to the at least one outer surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261524 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - A hair styling device comprising a first blade section, a second blade section, and at least one fin. The first blade section comprises an inner blade surface and at least one first blade section heating element one of coupled to and integrated with the inner blade surface. The second blade section may be rotatably coupled to the first blade section and may comprise at least one second blade section heating element substantially opposing the at least one first blade section heating element. The at least one second blade section heating element may also comprise a substantially flat surface and at least one outer surface. A portion of the at least one fin is one of coupled and integrated to the at least one outer surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20150122284 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - A hair styling device comprising a first blade section, a second blade section, and at least one fin. The first blade section comprises an inner blade surface and at least one first blade section heating element one of coupled to and integrated with the inner blade surface. The second blade section may be rotatably coupled to the first blade section and may comprise at least one second blade section heating element substantially opposing the at least one first blade section heating element. The at least one second blade section heating element may also comprise a substantially flat surface and at least one outer surface. A portion of the at least one fin is one of coupled and integrated to the at least one outer surface. | 05-07-2015 |
Jason Earl Smith, State Center, IA US
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20150208580 | ADJUSTABLE ROW UNIT DECK PLATE FOR A HEADER OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - An adjustable row unit for a header of a combine harvester is disclosed. The row unit includes opposed and cooperating curved deck plates that reduce the distance from the upper surfaces of the deck plates to the stripping roll pinch points. The deck plates move in unison and the opening of the stalk receiving gap is variable and subject to coarse and fine adjustment. Coarse adjustment is achieved by moving the deck plates into a selected stalk receiving position and fine adjustment is performed by a yieldable biasing member when the deck plates are in the selected stalk receiving position. | 07-30-2015 |
Mike Smith, Waterloo, IA US
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20100095660 | CONSTRUCTION FOR AN EXHAUST AFTER TREATMENT DEVICE - An exhaust aftertreatment device has a unitary cast inlet that is configurable to have a 90° or 180° entry of combustion gasses relative to flow through tubular elements housing a diesel oxidization catalyst and a diesel particulate filter. The cast component provides the primary structural support for a tubular element connected to the casting element. | 04-22-2010 |
Paul N. Smith, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20130069815 | Apparatus And Method For Generating Low Latency Position Information From Position Signals Transmitted In A Narrow Bandwidth Channel Of A Radio Frequency - Present novel and non-trivial apparatus and method for generating low latency position information from position signals transmitted in a narrow bandwidth channel of a radio frequency are disclosed. An aircraft (i.e., ownship) and each target (e.g., aircraft) of a time-division multiple access (“TDMA”) network receives its respective position derived from its individual source such as a satellite navigation system. A processing module of a communication device installed in ownship and each target generate position signals, and during the allocated time slots of an interface protocol, exchange position information with the others in the network over a narrow bandwidth channel (e.g., bandwidths of 25 KHz or less) of a radio frequency in the VHF range or lower UHF range. The interface protocol may also be comprised of a voice contention time slot for the transmission of messages and an order wire for the administration of the network. | 03-21-2013 |
Randy D. Smith, Marshalltown, IA US
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20110174048 | REFLARE TOOL AND PROCESS - A flaring body has first and second opposing ends. A perimeter surface intersects the first end, and a flaring surface is located between the perimeter surface and the second end. The perimeter surface has a first cross-sectional profile with a first area, and the flaring surface having a second cross-sectional profile with a second area less than the first area. The perimeter surface and the flaring surface are joined by an inside, rounded corner. A crimping body has a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, and an interior surface that forms defines a passageway that connects said top and bottom surfaces. The interior surface has a third cross-sectional profile with a third area larger than the first area. The flaring body is slidably captureable in the passageway. The interior surface further has a crimping channel that extends along at least a portion thereof and terminates at the bottom surface. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174302 | HEAT EXCHANGER EXPANDED OVERLAP JOINT - A furnace heat exchanger assembly includes first and second heat exchanger halves. The first heat exchanger half includes a first half of an exhaust channel and an inner joint flange half at an end thereof. The second heat exchanger half includes a second half of the exhaust channel and an outer joint flange half at an end thereof having first and second capturing tabs. The first and second heat exchanger halves are coupled together such that the first and second capturing tabs substantially overlap the inner joint flange half to form a joint flange. | 07-21-2011 |
Richard J. Smith, Iowa City, IA US
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20090124542 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION - The invention relates to Factor H gene polymorphisms and haplotypes associated with an elevated or a reduced risk of AMD. The invention provides methods and reagents for diagnosis and treatment of AMD. | 05-14-2009 |
Richard J.h. Smith, Iowa City, IA US
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20160090597 | METHODS TO PREVENT AND TREAT AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT NON-SYNDROMIC HEARING LOSS - The present invention provides in certain embodiments a method of treating autosomal dominant non-syndromic hearing loss (ADNSHL) in a patient in need thereof comprising: (a) identifying a mutation in an ADNSHL-causing gene, (b) preparing a ADNSHL therapeutic miRNA, and (c) administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising the ADNSHL therapeutic miRNA and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 03-31-2016 |
Richard J. H. Smith, Iowa City, IA US
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20120071413 | TREATMENT OF CHRONIC NEPHROPATHIES USING SOLUBLE COMPLEMENT RECEPTOR TYPE I (sCR1) - A method is disclosed for treating nephropathies involving undesired alternative pathway complement activation by administration of a complement inhibitory protein such as soluble complement receptor type I (sCR1). | 03-22-2012 |
Ruth Smith, Lamoni, IA US
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20150272440 | Tissue Tonometer and Associated Devices, Systems and Methods - A device for measuring tissue hardness of a subject comprising: a housing, the housing having a proximal end and a distal end; a contact probe configured to contact tissue arranged on the distal end of the housing; a sensor assembly configure to measure tissue hardness disposed within the housing; a microprocessor configured to receive input from the sensor assembly; a force transduction assembly disposed within the housing; a microprocessor receiving input from the displacement sensor and the force sensor; and a display, receiving input from the microprocessor, configured to display information to a user on the proximal end of the housing. | 10-01-2015 |
Ruth Eileen Smith, Lamoni, IA US
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20120265107 | Therapeutic Treatment Device with EMG Biofeedback - A hand-held pressure applicator for treating painful muscle spasms, trigger points, or muscle tension in combination with an electromyographic (EMG) sensor and other possible add-ons, such as a means for applying laser therapy. Manual tactile pressure is applied through the hand-held applicator which is placed directly on the affected area overlaying the problematic muscle spasm or trigger point. Pressure sensors located at the tip of the applicator monitor the amount of tactile pressure administered to the patient. The applicator applies pressure to the affected area while simultaneously monitoring the muscular activity by way of EMG biofeedback. The applicator of the invention provides real time feedback that can be used to adjust the applied pressure, continue at the same level, or conclude the session. | 10-18-2012 |
Ryan G. Smith, Ames, IA US
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20150291892 | LOW TEMPERATURE, LOW PRESSURE UPGRADING AND STABILIZATION OF BIO-OIL OR BIO-OIL FRACTIONS - The present application discloses low temperature, low pressure methods (LTLP) for upgrading and/or stabilizing bio-oil or a bio-oil fraction. One method comprises providing a bio-oil or bio-oil fraction and hydrogen, which are reacted in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature of less than 150° C. and a pressure of less than 100 bar (absolute) to produce a hydrogenated liquid oil at a carbon yield of over 75%. Another method comprises providing a bio-oil or bio-oil fraction, providing oxygen reducing reaction conditions, and reacting the bio-oil or bio-oil fraction under the oxygen reducing reaction conditions at LTLP to produce an upgraded bio-oil product containing fewer carbonyls than the bio-oil or bio-oil fraction. Yet another method comprises providing a bio-oil or bio-oil fraction and a solution comprising one or more fermentation organisms and a sugar source. The solution and bio-oil or bio-oil fraction are combined to obtain a fermentation mixture, which is incubated at 15° C. to 30° C. for 16 to 72 hours to produce an upgraded bio-oil fermentation product containing fewer carbonyls than the bio-oil or bio-oil fraction. | 10-15-2015 |
Scott A. Smith, Clinton, IA US
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20100298621 | Fractional extraction of butadiene - A method for the solvent extraction of 1,3-butadiene from a mixture of C | 11-25-2010 |