Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith, Oxfordshire GB
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20110012924 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL - A display device is provided that comprises a liquid crystal display panel for displaying an image by spatial light modulation, and circuitry for switching liquid crystal in the panel between having a first configuration in a first mode to cause an image displayed using the panel to be discernible from a wide range of viewing angles, and having a second configuration in a second mode to cause an image displayed using the panel to be discernible substantially only from within a narrow range of viewing angles. Several types of display panel to achieve such in-panel switching between public and private viewing modes are disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
20120056914 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL - A display device is provided that comprises a liquid crystal display panel for displaying an image by spatial light modulation, and circuitry for switching liquid crystal in the panel between having a first configuration in a first mode to cause an image displayed using the panel to be discernible from a wide range of viewing angles, and having a second configuration in a second mode to cause an image displayed using the panel to be discernible substantially only from within a narrow range of viewing angles. Several types of display panel to achieve such in-panel switching between public and private viewing modes are disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
20120147026 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL - A display device is provided that comprises a liquid crystal display panel for displaying an image by spatial light modulation, and circuitry for switching liquid crystal in the panel between having a first configuration in a first mode to cause an image displayed using the panel to be discernible from a wide range of viewing angles, and having a second configuration in a second mode to cause an image displayed using the panel to be discernible substantially only from within a narrow range of viewing angles. Several types of display panel to achieve such in-panel switching between public and private viewing modes are disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
Nathan Smith, Hamlin, NY US
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20090102906 | INK-JET PRINTER COMPRISING A STRUCTURE TO ELIMINATE INK DRIPPING - This invention provides an ink jet assembly that prevents and controls ink drips from upper print heads from contacting the lower print heads or paper in the system. A heated ink drip bib is provided below the ink jet releasing portion of a print head. This ink drip bib directs falling or dripping ink into a drip tray located below each ink bib during the purge cycle. The ink bibs and the drip trays are co-extensive so that any ink being deflected from the ink bib is caught by the ink tray. In one embodiment, the ink bib is angled away from the printing surface to ensure that any solidified ink is separated from an imaging surface. | 04-23-2009 |
20100142986 | Apparatus and method for a multi-tap series resistance heating element in a belt fuser - A segment and heater fuser roll is disposed for a printing device including a plurality of heating elements in a preselected order relative to a voltage return. A plurality of voltage taps are disposed for applying selected power to ones of the plurality of heater elements. The heater elements vary in power density per unit length. | 06-10-2010 |
20100329753 | APPARATUSES USEFUL FOR PRINTING AND METHODS OF TREATING MARKING MATERIAL ON MEDIA - Apparatuses useful for printing and methods of treating marking material on media are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the apparatuses useful for printing includes a roll including a first outer surface; a continuous belt including an inner surface and a second outer surface forming a nip by contact with the first outer surface, the belt being driven to rotate by rotation of the roll; a heater disposed inside of the belt and comprising a first heating surface contacting the inner surface of the belt at the nip; and a heating fin in thermal contact with the heater, the heating fin including a second heating surface extending circumferentially in contact with a pre-nip portion of the inner surface of the belt. Thermal energy is conducted from the heater to the heating fin. The second heating surface pre-heats the pre-nip portion of the belt before the pre-nip portion is rotated to the nip, and the first heating surface of the heater heats the pre-heated, pre-nip portion at the nip. | 12-30-2010 |
Nathan Smith, Cherry Hill, NJ US
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20100063637 | TEST HEAD VERTICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A manipulator for translating a load along an axis of translation is provided. The manipulator comprises an outer column and a telescoping column positioned adjacent the outer column. The telescoping column is attached to the load and configured to translate the load along the axis of translation. At least one guiding member is mounted between the outer column and the telescoping column, wherein the guiding member is configured to guide the telescoping column as the telescoping column translates along the axis of translation. | 03-11-2010 |
Nathan Smith, Oxford GB
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20090290079 | DISPLAY, INSTRUMENT PANEL, OPTICAL SYSTEM AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT - A multiple depth display provided for displaying images at different depths comprises a single display device ( | 11-26-2009 |
20130057961 | DISPLAY, INSTRUMENT PANEL, OPTICAL SYSTEM AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT - A multiple depth display provided for displaying images at different depths comprises a single display device ( | 03-07-2013 |
20150070607 | STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY APPARATUS - A three-dimensional display apparatus includes a display device capable of displaying an image, and a liquid crystal lens disposed so as to overlap the display device. The liquid crystal lens includes an insulating substrate, a first electrode formed extending in a first direction, a second electrode formed substantially parallel to the first electrode, a high resistance portion electrically connecting the first electrode and the second electrode, an opposing substrate, a common electrode, a liquid crystal layer, and a controller. The sheet resistance of the high resistance portion is in 100 GΩ/sq or less. The controller controls, in one of the modes, the first electrode and the second electrode to be at different potentials. | 03-12-2015 |
Nathan Smith, Montreal CA
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20090220240 | HIGH-SPEED BANDPASS SERIAL DATA LINK - The present invention relates to a method and system for high-speed bandpass serial data communication. A driver receives at least one data signal and generates a bandpass data signal for transmission through a bandpass waveguide interconnect. The bandpass data signal is launched into the bandpass waveguide interconnect using a first adaptor and extracted therefrom after transmission using a second adaptor. A receiver connected to the second adaptor recovers the at least one data signal from the extracted bandpass data signal. A dispersion compensation circuit receives one of the at least one data signal and the bandpass data signal and information indicative of a phase response of the bandpass waveguide interconnect and dispersion compensates the one of the at least one data signal and the bandpass data signal by compensating the phase response of the bandpass waveguide interconnect. | 09-03-2009 |
Nathan Smith, Plymouth GB
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20090067156 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND DISPLAY DEVICE - An illumination system ( | 03-12-2009 |
Nathan Smith, Lewistown, PA US
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20120019105 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING MATERIAL THICKNESS - A piezoelectric sensing device is described for measuring material thickness of target such as pipes, tubes, and other conduits that carry fluids. The piezoelectric sensing device comprises a substrate such as a flexible circuit material, a piezoceramic element, and a solder layer disposed therebetween. These features are arranged in manner that provides a low-profile measurement device suitable for high-temperature applications such as those applications in which the temperature exceeds 120° C. Embodiments of the piezoelectric sensing device can be configured for use as stand-alone units separately located on the target or for use as a string of sensing elements coupled together by way of the flexible circuit material. | 01-26-2012 |
20120294124 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING MATERIAL THICKNESS - A piezoelectric sensing device is described for measuring material thickness of target such as pipes, tubes, and other conduits that carry fluids. The piezoelectric sensing device comprises a substrate such as a flexible circuit material, a piezoceramic element, and a solder layer disposed therebetween. These features are arranged in manner that provides a low-profile measurement device suitable for high-temperature applications such as those applications in which the temperature exceeds 120° C. Embodiments of the piezoelectric sensing device can be configured for use as stand-alone units separately located on the target or for use as a string of sensing elements coupled together by way of the flexible circuit material. | 11-22-2012 |
Nathan Smith, Ferntree Gully AU
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20120116568 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry. | 05-10-2012 |
20140012407 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry. | 01-09-2014 |
20150057786 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry. | 02-26-2015 |
Nathan Smith, Durham, NC US
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20130046210 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING A STEERABLE PRESSURE FIELD IN A SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPTER - Lithotripter apparatuses and methods are provided for selectively modifying an acoustic pressure field and can include a shock wave source operable to generate a shock wave having a substantially axisymmetric acoustic pressure field, an acoustic focusing member positioned between the shock wave source and a target, and an acoustic barrier positioned between the shock wave source and the acoustic focusing member. The acoustic barrier can be operable to selectively block a portion of the shock wave generated by the shock wave source such that the substantially axisymmetric pressure field is transformed into a modified acoustic pressure field. | 02-21-2013 |
Nathan Smith US
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20140032659 | FACILITATING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN USERS OF MULTIPLE SOCIAL NETWORKS - A system and method facilitates communications between users of multiple social networks by combining social graphs from the social networks. During operation, a user requests the system to search for particular parameters. The system determines a set of matching user profiles and provides profile information and connection options for each of the matching user profiles. The profile information provided to the user varies depending on the degree of connection to the profile and the type of connection. Similarly, the system varies the connection options provided based on the degree of connection and the network membership of the profile. Available connection options may include sending a direct message, requesting an introduction, saving the profile for later viewing, and sending a limited message. | 01-30-2014 |
Nathan Smith, Columbia, SC US
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20140053381 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND CONTROLLING YARN TEXTURE - A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance. | 02-27-2014 |
20140196264 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND CONTROLLING YARN TEXTURE - A system and method for automated control and improvement of the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating conditions of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor monitoring the system can cause adjustments to the operating conditions to be made if a condition is outside of a predetermined tolerance. | 07-17-2014 |
Nathan Smith, Southampton GB
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20150015931 | ELECTROWETTING FLUIDS - This invention relates to electrowetting fluids, the use of these fluids for the preparation of an electrowetting displays devices, and electrowetting display devices comprising such fluids. | 01-15-2015 |
20150065644 | PARTICLES FOR ELECTROWETTING DISPLAYS - This invention relates to polymer particles for use in electrowetting fluids and electrowetting displays devices comprising such particles. | 03-05-2015 |
20150092262 | PARTICLES FOR ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS COMPRISING A CORE AND A RANDOM-COPOLYMER COATING - This invention relates to particles comprising a core particle and a polymeric shell, electrophoretic fluids comprising such particles, and electrophoretic display devices comprising such fluids. | 04-02-2015 |
20150177587 | ELECTROPHORETIC FLUID - This invention relates to electrophoretic fluid comprising solvents, a highly absorbing dye, and charged particles of different colour, and electrophoretic display devices comprising such fluids. | 06-25-2015 |
Nathan Smith, New York, NY US
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20150184881 | AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND CONTROLLER - An exemplary aspect comprises an air conditioning apparatus comprising: (a) a controller comprising a microprocessor; (b) a wireless transceiver in communication with the microprocessor and operable to communicate over a wireless network with an application on a mobile device; (c) a compressor controlled by the controller; (d) a fan controlled by the controller; and (e) a front panel that allows a user to interface with the controller. Another exemplary aspect comprises a mobile device comprising a processor and a memory, the memory storing an application that enables a user of the mobile device to adjust settings for an air conditioning apparatus operable to communicate via a wireless network with the mobile device. | 07-02-2015 |