Inventor

Robert J. Smith

Inventor

Louisville, CO, US

Overview

1976–2019

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 94 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

G01Nprimary

G01NInvestigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties12%

B01LChemical or physical laboratory apparatus for general use12%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification12%

B01FMixing, e.g. dissolving, emulsifying or dispersing10%

B03CMagnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids9%

C12QMeasuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms9%

A61KPreparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes4%

C12CBeer3%

C07DHeterocyclic compounds2%

H01HElectric switches2%

PatentTitleYear

10,324,889System and method to tolerate ringing on a serial data bus2019 9,891,342'Method of processing gravity gradient data'2018 9,839,883'Channel mixing apparatus'2017 9,796,955'Natural and stable solutions of alpha-acids and their use for the improvement of foam quality of beer'2017 9,598,723'Automated analyzer for performing a nucleic acid-based assay'2017 9,353,341'Flavoring composition and process for brewing malt beverages'2016 9,350,366'Phase-locked loop filter with coarse and fine tuning'2016 9,248,418'Wafer mixing device'2016 9,150,908'Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample'2015 9,051,536'Process for the hydrogenation of hop resin acids'2015 8,913,693'Quadrature modulator balancing system'2014 8,883,455'Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample'2014 8,709,814'Method for incubating the contents of a receptacle'2014 8,580,574'Method and apparatus for stripping a contact-limiting element from a pipette probe'2013 8,569,019'Method for performing an assay with a nucleic acid present in a specimen'2013 8,569,020'Method for simultaneously performing multiple amplification reactions'2013 8,546,110'Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample'2013 8,337,753'Temperature-controlled incubator having a receptacle mixing mechanism'2012 8,318,500'Method for agitating the contents of a reaction receptacle within a temperature-controlled environment'2012 8,309,358'Method for introducing a fluid into a reaction receptacle contained within a temperature-controlled environment'2012 8,221,682'System for incubating the contents of a reaction receptacle'2012 8,192,992'System and method for incubating the contents of a reaction receptacle'2012 8,136,980'Meter flow conditioner'2012 8,137,620'Temperature-controlled incubator having an arcuate closure panel'2012 8,047,086'Method and apparatus for stripping a contact-limiting element from a pipette probe'2011 8,012,419'Temperature-controlled incubator having rotatable door'2011 7,941,904'Method and apparatus for stripping a contact-limiting element from a pipette probe'2011 7,910,140'Application for hop acids as anti-microbial agents'2011 7,560,255'Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample'2009 7,560,256'Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample'2009 7,524,652'Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample'2009 7,482,143'Automated process for detecting the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample'2009 7,361,374'Application for hop acids as anti-microbial agents'2008 7,344,746'Process for the hydrogenation of hop resin acids'2008 7,267,795'Incubator for use in an automated diagnostic analyzer'2007 7,177,550'On-axis laser receiver wavelength demultiplexer with integral immersion lensed detectors'2007 7,123,154'Remote sensing and signaling of the presence of wildfire'2006 7,118,892'Automated process for preparing and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence'2006 7,087,256'Flavoring composition and process for brewing malt beverages'2006 7,072,591'Processing of multiple wavelength signals transmitted through free space'2006 7,058,306'Asymmetrical laser communication transceiver configuration'2006 7,056,549'Bittering of beer'2006 7,033,820'Automated system for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence'2006 7,011,221'Anti-leak dust cover and closure used therewith'2006 6,890,742'Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence'2005 6,748,849'Bittering of beer'2004 6,628,770'Data mining of calls based on called party identity'2003 6,605,213'Method and apparatus for performing a magnetic separation purification procedure on a sample solution'2003 6,568,566'Container closure with horizontal and vertical seals'2003 6,517,782'Reaction receptacle apparatus'2003 6,517,783'Reaction receptacle apparatus'2003 6,360,884'Toothbrush storage container'2002 6,335,166'Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence'2002 6,086,827'Reaction receptacle apparatus'2000 5,961,010'Dispensing beverage closure'1999 5,791,779'Mixing assembly for continuous mixer'1998 5,763,485'Method of treating catabolic, gut-associated pathological processes and impaired host defenses'1998 5,684,045'Method of treating pancreatic atrophy'1997 5,679,027'Apparatus for crosstalk cancellation in data connectors'1997 5,607,975'Method of treating catabolic, gut-associated pathological processes and impaired host defenses'1997 RE035233'Method of treating catabolic dysfunction'1996 5,397,803'Use of glutamine to reduce rate of pathogenic microorganism infection'1995 5,375,846'Sexual etiquette game apparatus and method'1994 5,370,897'Production of isomerized hop extract'1994 5,183,113'Down-hole decelerators'1993 5,132,499'Pre-loaded switching apparatus and method of operation'1992 5,111,099'Apparatus and method for converting radioactive energy into electrical energy'1992 5,039,704'Method of treating catabolic dysfunction'1991 5,028,129'Differential absorption ranging method and apparatus'1991 5,013,249'Electrical connectors'1991 4,973,166'Particulate material conditioner'1990 4,938,709'Connection terminals for rigid-wire loop cartridge light bulbs'1990 4,939,328'Quiet switching apparatus and method of operation'1990 4,857,555'Method of treating catabolic dysfunction'1989 4,816,626'Slide switch'1989 4,805,185'Triple cavity laser'1989 4,716,296'Apparatus for curing dental restorative composites'1987 4,681,071'Method and apparatus for starting a diesel engine at a subfreezing temperature'1987 4,619,242'Heat transfer and conditioning unit'1986 4,593,030'Use of 6-aryluracils as antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents'1986 4,578,466'Processes for the preparation of 6-aryluracils'1986 4,528,511'Circuit for digital FM demodulation'1985 4,521,599'Process for the preparation of 1,3-oxazine-4-ones'1985 4,495,349'6-Aryluracils'1985 4,455,459'Four-way electrical switch'1984 4,454,602'Conductively cooled laser diode array'1984 4,450,139'Light generating apparatus for curing dental restorative composites'1984 4,445,063'Energizing circuit for ultrasonic transducer'1984 4,297,120'Glass bending table'1981 4,253,931'Electrode sputtering process for exhaust gas oxygen sensor'1981 4,119,080'Heat transfer and conditioning unit'1978 3,998,351'Teapot with self-contained vessel for milk, honey, or other liquids'1976 3,981,291'Heat transfer and conditioning unit'1976 3,963,670'Integrated idle and by-pass system'1976

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1976–2017Patents assigned to SMITH ROBERT J (21)· patent assignee history

1985–1986Based in Kalamazoo, MI, US· patent location history

1989–1998Based in Brookline, MA, US· patent location history

1991–2007Based in Boulder, CO, US· patent location history

1994–2017Patents assigned to STEINER INC S S (10)· patent assignee history

1994–2017Based in Yakima, WA, US· patent location history

2000–2017Patents assigned to GEN PROBE INC (30)· patent assignee history

2000–2017Based in Louisville, CO, US· patent location history

2012–2017Patents assigned to AMMANN KELLY G (11)· patent assignee history

2012–2017Patents assigned to SCHNEIDER ROBERT E (11)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
GEN PROBE INC	30	2000–2017
SMITH ROBERT Jself	21	1976–2017
AMMANN KELLY G	11	2012–2017
SCHNEIDER ROBERT E	11	2012–2017
STEINER INC S S	10	1994–2017

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Louisville, CO, US	30	2000–2017
Yakima, Washington, US	10	1994–2017
Brookline, Massachusetts, US	7	1989–1998
Boulder, CO, US	5	1991–2007
Kalamazoo, MI, US	4	1985–1986