Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Grimes

Matthew J. Grimes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Oral products
    Patent number: 11969502
    Abstract: A composition configured for oral use is provided, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient including one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof. The composition further includes a salt and at least one sweetener. The composition has a moisture content of at least about 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Keller, Ronald K. Hutchens, Thomas H. Poole, Nicolas Von Cosmos, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Chris J. Grimes, Steven Lee Alderman, Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Ross Jay Oden, Matthew Evan Lampe, Michael Andrew Zawadzki, Kristen Spielbauer
  • Beverage container with hand-line
    Patent number: 10159236
    Abstract: A beverage container useful for fishing includes a recessed channel for receiving and dispensing fishing line. The container with a fishing line spool is configured such that a hand-line-fishing device is provided without the need for a fishing pole. Optionally, the spool is removable from the beverage container body and may be rotatably mounted with respect thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew J. Grimes, Timothy M. Kneale
  • Optical interruption sensor with opposed light emitting diodes
    Patent number: 8981280
    Abstract: An optical-interrupter provides a mechanically integrated electric light source and electric light sensor positioned across a gap to transmit a light beam across the gap that may be interrupted with an opaque vane. The optical-interrupter uses conventional LEDs for both the light source and a light receiver. An integrated circuit comparator may be used to provide an adjustable threshold for the determination of whether the light beam is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric K. Larson, Matthew C. Webster, Jian Hong Kang, Matthew J. Grimes
  • Beverage Container with Hand-Line
    Publication number: 20140237887
    Abstract: A beverage container useful for fishing includes a recessed channel for receiving and dispensing fishing line. The container with a fishing line spool is configured such that a hand-line-fishing device is provided without the need for a fishing pole. Optionally, the spool is removable from the beverage container body and may be rotatably mounted with respect thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew J. Grimes, Timothy M. Kneale
  • Beverage Container with Hand-Line
    Publication number: 20130153591
    Abstract: A beverage container useful for fishing includes a recessed channel for receiving and dispensing fishing line. The container with a fishing line spool is configured such that a hand-line-fishing device is provided without the need for a fishing pole. Optionally, the spool is removable from the beverage container body and may be rotatably mounted with respect thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew J. Grimes, Timothy M. Kneale
  • OPTICAL INTERRUPTION SENSOR WITH OPPOSED LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
    Publication number: 20120138777
    Abstract: An optical-interrupter provides a mechanically integrated electric light source and electric light sensor positioned across a gap to transmit a light beam across the gap that may be interrupted with an opaque vane. The optical-interrupter uses conventional LEDs for both the light source and a light receiver. An integrated circuit comparator may be used to provide an adjustable threshold for the determination of whether the light beam is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Eric K. Larson, Matthew C. Webster, Jian Hong Kang, Matthew J. Grimes