Ian Marshall Smith
Engineers at Northbrook Dr, Boulder, CO

License number

Colorado 42230

Issued Date

Jul 3, 2008

Renew Date

Nov 1, 2015

Expiration Date

Oct 31, 2017

Type

Professional Engineer

Address

3812 Northbrook Dr, Boulder, CO 80304

Professional information

Structural Engineer

Position:

Treasurer at Colorado Straw Bale Association, Engineer at Lopez Smolens Engineers, Artist at imsmith.com

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Industry:

Civil Engineering

Work:

Colorado Straw Bale Association since Jan 2012 - Treasurer Lopez Smolens Engineers since Aug 2009 - Engineer imsmith.com since 1995 - Artist Odisea, LLC - Boulder, CO Mar 2003 - Aug 2009 - Engineer

Education:

Auroville Earth Institute 2011
CU Boulder 1997 - 2002
BS Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Interests:

Biking, cycle touring, snowboarding, art, camping, traveling, straw bale houses, adobe houses, earth construction

Honor & Awards:

High School Class Artist

Graduate Student At University Of Southern Mississippi

Position:

Graduate Student at University of Southern Mississippi

Location:

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Industry:

Research

Work:

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area since Aug 2012 - Graduate Student University of Colorado at Boulder - Boulder, CO Jan 2012 - May 2012 - Senior Design Project University of Colorado at Boulder - Boulder Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 - Junior Design Project University of Colorado at Boulder - Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 - Research Assistant Wildwood Suites Property Management Jun 2005 - Aug 2011 - Front Desk Agent

Education:

University of Colorado at Boulder 2006 - 2012
B.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering Colleyville Heritage High School 2004 - 2006
The Oakridge School 2002 - 2004

Interests:

Volunteering

Languages:

English, Polish

Cooled Dielectrically Buffered Microwave Dipole Antenna

US Patent:

8118808, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Mar 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/401268

Inventors:

Ian Smith - Boulder CO, US
Joseph D. Brannan - Erie CO, US

Assignee:

Vivant Medical, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61B 18/04, A61B 18/18, A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 33, 606 32, 606 27, 606 31, 606 41, 607101, 607103

Abstract:

Microwave antenna assemblies incorporating a resilient insulating coupler are described herein. The microwave antenna includes a radiating portion connected by a coaxial feedline to a power generating source, e. g. , a generator. Distal and proximal radiating portions of the antenna, which correspond to inner and outer conductors provided by the coaxial feedline, are separated by the resilient insulating coupler. The described coupler includes a proximal threaded portion, and an overmolded insulating portion formed from an elastomeric material. The inner conductor of the coaxial feedline is joined to the threaded portion of the coupler, and is placed under tension to draw together the distal radiating portion, the coupler, and the proximal radiating portion into a single rigid assembly. In use, the resilient coupler provides increased strength and reliability by absorbing mechanical stresses typically encountered during microwave ablation procedures.

Flow-Thru Chip Cartridge, Chip Holder, System And Method Thereof

US Patent:

2004013, Jul 15, 2004

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

09/926094

Inventors:

Jack Goodman - Lusby MD, US
Matthew Torres - Hillsborough NC, US
Hongjun Yang - Germantown MD, US
David Mateer - Niwot CO, US
Ian Stuart Smith - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

C12M001/34

US Classification:

435/287200, 435/288300, 435/288700

Abstract:

A system for performing hybridization assays comprises a cartridge for housing a flow through device, where the cartridge includes a test fluid chamber for facilitating a substantially uniform flow of a test fluid mixture through the flow through device, and a fluidics station to deliver the test fluid mixture to the cartridge. The cartridge has a chip holder that holds the flow-through device, which has an array of microchannel passages. The chip holder has a support for placement of the flow though device, the test fluid chamber for directing a substantially uniform flow of a test fluid mixture through the array of microchannel passages of the flow through device, and a first port that receives the test fluid mixture. The cartridge has a sealing system for preventing the leakage of the test fluid around the flow through device. The test fluid chamber is defined in part by a spade-like surface having an inlet for the test fluid mixture.

Perfused Core Dielectrically Loaded Dipole Microwave Antenna Probe

US Patent:

8473077, Jun 25, 2013

Filed:

Jan 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/734638

Inventors:

Ian S. Smith - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

607156, 606 33, 606 41

Abstract:

A microwave surgical ablation probe having an arrangement of coolant channels in fluid communication with a cooling chamber disposed within the distal end of the probe is disclosed. A hypotube having one or more longitudinal ribs extending radially inward from an inner surface thereof is coaxially disposed around a coaxial feedline. The longitudinal ribs of the hypotube engage an outer sheath of the feedline to define a fluid inflow channel to deliver coolant to the cooling chamber, and a fluid outflow channel to receive fluid from the cooling chamber. The cooling chamber may be formed from porous ceramic or porous metallic material that provides structural support to the probe while permitting coolant to circulate therethrough. The probe includes dielectric and choke members that are adapted to control the microwave radiation pattern (e. g. , ablation shape), and which may provide improved coupling of the probe to tissue.

System And Method For Performing An Ablation Procedure

US Patent:

2011006, Mar 10, 2011

Filed:

Sep 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/556010

Inventors:

Ian S. Smith - Boulder CO, US
Darion Peterson - Boulder CO, US
Kenlyn S. Bonn - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 33

Abstract:

A method of performing an ablation procedure includes the initial step of supplying a fluid to a cooling chamber defined within an antenna assembly. The method also includes the steps of decreasing the temperature of the fluid to form a solid material and inserting the antenna assembly into tissue. The method also includes the step of supplying energy to the antenna assembly to treat tissue. Residual heat from the antenna assembly transitions the solid material back to the fluid. The method also includes the step of circulating the fluid within the antenna assembly to dissipate heat emanating from the antenna assembly.

Ablation Probe Fixation

US Patent:

2010033, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

Jun 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/493302

Inventors:

Darion Peterson - Boulder CO, US
Joseph D. Brannan - Erie CO, US
Kenlyn S. Bonn - Boulder CO, US
Richard W. Wetz - Longmont CO, US
Francesca Rossetto - Longmont CO, US
Ian Smith - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/14

US Classification:

606 41

Abstract:

An ablation probe fixation apparatus for securing an ablation probe to tissue is disclosed. The ablation probe fixation apparatus includes a base having a top surface and a skin-contacting bottom surface, wherein the base includes an adhesive layer disposed on the skin-contacting bottom surface. The fixation apparatus also includes a fixation member coupled to the top surface of the base. The base and the fixation member include an aperture defined therein for insertion of the ablation probe therethrough.

Dry Powder Inhaler

US Patent:

D395499, Jun 23, 1998

Filed:

Apr 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/052913

Inventors:

Robert F. Eisele - San Diego CA
Karen Davies - San Diego CA
Allan Cameron - Santa Monica CA
Greg Halus - Woodland Hills CA
Nelson Holton - Boulder CO
Tim Kline - Boulder CO
Ian Smith - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

2404

US Classification:

D24110

Dry Powder Inhaler

US Patent:

6328034, Dec 11, 2001

Filed:

Jul 13, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/351895

Inventors:

Robert F. Eisele - San Diego CA
Karen Davies - San Diego CA
Nelson Holton - Boulder CO
Tim Kline - Boulder CO
Ian Smith - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

A61M 1500

US Classification:

12820315

Abstract:

A drug powder inhaler has a cover plate pivotably attached to a lid on an inhaler housing. A lever is pivotably attached to the cover plate. A blister pack disk is rotatably mounted on the housing under the cover plate. A powder duct in the housing extends from a staging chamber underneath one end of the lever to an aerosolizing chamber. An actuator in the housing is pressed to shear open a blister on the blister pack disk and thereby deliver the drug dose contents of the blister into the staging chamber. A switch senses pressure in the mouthpiece and switches on a motor spinning an impeller within the aerosolizing chamber, when inhalation is detected.