Patents by Inventor Michael A. Matthews
Michael A. Matthews 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).
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Publication number: 20220102888Abstract: A plug connector assembly includes first and second plug connectors each including a plug housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall forming a cavity. The side walls include a housing securing feature. The plug connector assembly includes a flex jumper assembly coupled between the plug connectors having a flex circuit extending between first and second paddle cards. The paddle cards each include a rigid substrate having a mating end and side edges extending to a flex circuit end. The rigid substrate includes a plug connector securing feature at the side edge engaging the housing securing feature to retain the paddle card in the corresponding plug housing. The flex circuit is flexible between the first and second paddle cards.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Randall Robert Henry, Linda Ellen Shields, Michael John Phillips, Brandon Michael Matthews
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Patent number: 11288447Abstract: Using a step editor for data preparation includes: receiving an indication of a user input with respect to at least some of a set of sequenced data preparation operations on a set of data; generating, using one or more processors, a signature based at least in part on the set of sequenced data preparation operations, references to the set of data, and the user input; using the generated signature to determine whether there exists a cached result associated with the set of sequenced data preparation operations, the references to the set of data, and the user input; based at least in part on the determination, obtaining a data traversal program representing a result associated with the set of sequenced operations, the references to the set of data, and the user input; and providing output based at least in part on the result represented by the obtained data traversal program.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: DR HoldCo 2, Inc.Inventors: Nenshad Dinshaw Bardoliwalla, Michael Matthews, Ian Timourian, Jing Chen, Lilia Gutnik, Whitman Kwok, Dave Brewster, Victor Tze-Yeuan Tso
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Patent number: 11268691Abstract: A device or unit with a lighting component is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools. In one embodiment, the device includes three lights that are pivotally coupled to the housing between a retracted position in which the lights are disposed against sidewalls of the housing, and an open position in which the lights are pivoted above the top panel of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Lea M. Plato, Zachary J. Self, Michael A. Matthews, San Sang Chan, Matthew Asher
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Patent number: 11271415Abstract: A portable power source. The portable power source includes a housing, a first battery pack support configured to receive a first removable and rechargeable battery pack, a second battery pack support configured to receive a second removable and rechargeable battery pack, an inverter within the housing, and an alternating current power outlet. The inverter is configured to receive output power from the first removable and rechargeable battery pack and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack. The inverter is configured to produce an alternating current power output. The alternating current power outlet is configured to receive the alternating current power output from the inverter. The inverter is configured to be disabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the second battery pack support.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Gareth Mueckl, Dean W. Nowalis, Jay J. Rosenbecker, Benjamin Tesch, Michael A. Matthews, Amanda M. Kachar, Dalton F. Hansen
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Patent number: 11239617Abstract: A contact assembly includes a signal leadframe including signal contacts each extending between a mating end and a terminating end and a ground leadframe separate and discrete from the signal leadframe including ground contacts each extending between a mating end and a terminating end. Each ground contact includes a central transition section between the mating end and the terminating end and a ground tie bar extending between each of the central transition sections and extending across the signal contacts. The contact assembly includes a front contact holder holding the signal contacts of the signal leadframe and holding the ground contacts of the ground leadframe. The front contact holder surrounds the central transition sections of the ground contacts and electrically isolates the ground tie bar from the signal contacts.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignees: TE CONNECTIVITY SERVICES GmbH, TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.Inventors: Randall Robert Henry, Michael John Phillips, Brandon Michael Matthews, Julia Anne Lachman, Xinjie Zhang
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Publication number: 20220019034Abstract: The present disclosure relates to transmitter modules, vehicles, and methods associated with lidar sensors. An example transmitter module could include a light-emitter die and a plurality of light-emitter devices coupled to the light-emitter die. Each light-emitter of the plurality of light-emitter devices is configured to emit light from a respective emitter surface. The transmitter module also includes a cylindrical lens optically coupled to the plurality of light-emitter devices and arranged along an axis. The light-emitter die is disposed such that the respective emitter surfaces of the plurality of light-emitter devices form a non-zero yaw angle with respect to the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Michael Matthews, David Schleuning, Carolyn Wozniak
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Publication number: 20210384737Abstract: A portable power source for power tools. The portable power source includes a housing defining a battery support and an power outlet, a circuit supported by the housing and including an input terminal on the battery support, an output terminal on the power outlet, and an inverter electrically connected between the input terminal and the output terminal, a battery power source including a battery housing supported on the battery support, at least one battery cell, and a battery terminal connected to the battery cell and electrically connectable to the input terminal, power being transferrable from the battery cell to the circuit to be output through the power outlet, and a frame connected to the housing and extending beyond a periphery of the housing and of the supported battery power source, the frame inhibiting contact with the housing and the battery power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Dalton F. Hansen, Duane W. Wenzel, Emily C. Doberstein, Amanda M. Kachar, Dean W. Nowalis, Michael A. Matthews
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Publication number: 20210346719Abstract: A computing system comprising a central processing unit (CPU), and memory coupled to the CPU and having stored therein instructions that, when executed by the computing system, cause the computing system to execute operations to generate a radiation treatment plan. The operations include accessing a minimum prescribed dose to be delivered into and across the target, determining a number of beams and directions of the beams, and determining a beam energy for each of the beams, wherein the number of beams, the directions of the beams, and the beam energy for each of the beams are determined such that the entire target receives the minimum prescribed dose. A quantitative time-dependent model-based charged particle pencil beam scanning optimization is then implemented for FLASH therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Michael Matthew FOLKERTS, Jessica PEREZ, Christel SMITH, Eric ABEL, Anthony MAGLIARI, Reynald VANDERSTRAETEN, Timo Kalevi KOPONEN, Renate PARRY, Alexander KATSIS, Rajiv DUA, Michiko ALCANZARE, Perttu NIEMELA, Matti ROPO
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Publication number: 20210338891Abstract: A system and method for decellularizing tissue is provided. The system includes a pretreatment chamber including a pretreatment solution (e.g., a surfactant), a decellularization solution comprising carbon dioxide and one or more polar solvents, as well as an environmental chamber comprising a treatment chamber. The environmental chamber is maintained at a temperature greater than 31.1° C. and the carbon dioxide is maintained at a pressure greater than 7.38 megapascals to form supercritical CO2. Tissue treated with the decellularization system and method can contain less than 0.05 micrograms of DNA per milligram of dry tissue after the tissue is exposed to the decellularization solution for a time period ranging from about 1 minute to about 2 hours with minimal ECM fiber disruption. A two-part decellularization solution comprising a surfactant as well as supercritical CO2 and one or more polar solvents is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: DOMINIC M. CASALI, MICHAEL A. MATTHEWS
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Patent number: 11162668Abstract: A portable lighting device includes a body having an interior cavity, a lighting unit supported by the body including a light emitting diode, and a terminal block supported within the interior cavity of the body. The terminal block configured to connect to a power source and provide electrical energy to the lighting unit to illuminate the light emitting diode. The portable lighting device also includes a port formed in the body in communication with the interior cavity. The port configured to allow an electrical wire to pass into the interior cavity to couple the electrical wire to the terminal block. The portable lighting unit further includes a wire clamp supported by the body at the port. The wire clamp includes a single actuator and a clamp. The single actuator is selectively movable relative to the body to move the clamp into engagement with the electrical wire passing through the port.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Sara M. Manulik, Duane W. Wenzel, Michael A. Matthews
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Patent number: 11151521Abstract: A system for performing secure maintenance on automated machines may include a maintenance management apparatus and an automated machine. The maintenance management apparatus is configured for scheduling the maintenance appointment for the automated machine, in response to scheduling the maintenance appointment and creating and communicating a maintenance security code to the automated machine. The automated machine is configured for receiving a request from a maintenance provider to initiate the maintenance appointment, validating the maintenance provider using the maintenance security code and providing access to a secure item storage unit, determining that the maintenance provider has completed the maintenance appointment, and communicating information associated with the maintenance appointment to the maintenance management apparatus and/or a computing device of the maintenance provider.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Dryer, Jeffrey R. Goertz, Douglas Scott Wilson, Carl Parziale, Michael Matthew Wisser, Edwin Andrew Wegleitner, Colleen Marie Powers, Gary L. Best, Jr., Jennifer Ann Raley
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Publication number: 20210313748Abstract: A contact assembly includes a signal leadframe including signal contacts each extending between a mating end and a terminating end and a ground leadframe separate and discrete from the signal leadframe including ground contacts each extending between a mating end and a terminating end. Each ground contact includes a central transition section between the mating end and the terminating end and a ground tie bar extending between each of the central transition sections and extending across the signal contacts. The contact assembly includes a front contact holder holding the signal contacts of the signal leadframe and holding the ground contacts of the ground leadframe. The front contact holder surrounds the central transition sections of the ground contacts and electrically isolates the ground tie bar from the signal contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Randall Robert Henry, Michael John Phillips, Brandon Michael Matthews, Julia Anne Lachman, Xinjie Zhang
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Patent number: 11114878Abstract: A portable power source for power tools. The portable power source includes a housing defining a battery support and an power outlet, a circuit supported by the housing and including an input terminal on the battery support, an output terminal on the power outlet, and an inverter electrically connected between the input terminal and the output terminal, a battery power source including a battery housing supported on the battery support, at least one battery cell, and a battery terminal connected to the battery cell and electrically connectable to the input terminal, power being transferrable from the battery cell to the circuit to be output through the power outlet, and a frame connected to the housing and extending beyond a periphery of the housing and of the supported battery power source, the frame inhibiting contact with the housing and the battery power source.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Dalton F. Hansen, Duane W. Wenzel, Emily C. Doberstein, Amanda M. Kachar, Dean W. Nowalis, Michael A. Matthews
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Patent number: 11103727Abstract: A computing system comprising a central processing unit (CPU), and memory coupled to the CPU and having stored therein instructions that, when executed by the computing system, cause the computing system to execute operations to generate a radiation treatment plan. The operations include accessing a minimum prescribed dose to be delivered into and across the target, determining a number of beams and directions of the beams, and determining a beam energy for each of the beams, wherein the number of beams, the directions of the beams, and the beam energy for each of the beams are determined such that the entire target receives the minimum prescribed dose. A quantitative time-dependent model-based charged particle pencil beam scanning optimization is then implemented for FLASH therapy.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignees: Varian Medical Systems International AG, Varian Medical Systems Particle Therapy GmbH, Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Matthew Folkerts, Jessica Perez, Christel Smith, Eric Abel, Anthony Magliari, Reynald Vanderstraeten, Timo Kalevi Koponen, Renate Parry, Alexander Katsis, Rajiv Dua, Michiko Alcanzare, Perttu Niemela, Matti Ropo
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Patent number: 11090508Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated solution to radiotherapy treatment planning that enables accurate recording and accumulation of physical parameters as input (e.g., dose, dose rate, irradiation time per voxel, etc.). User-defined functions are evaluated to correlate the input parameters with 4D biological outcomes. The resulting biological parameters can be visualized as a biological outcome map to evaluate decisions, support decisions, and optimize decisions regarding the parameters of the radiotherapy treatment plan, for example, for supporting clinical trials and related clinical research.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignees: Varian medical Systems Particle Therapy GmbH & Co. KG, Varian Medical Systems International AG, Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Matthew Folkerts, Jessica Perez, Christel Smith, Eric Abel, Anthony Magliari, Reynald Vanderstraeten, Timo Kalevi Koponen, Renate Parry, Alexander Katsis, Rajiv Dua, Michiko Alcanzare, Perttu Niemela, Matti Ropo
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Patent number: 11060057Abstract: Decellularization methods for tissue are provided. The method can include: exposing a tissue to a water-saturated, supercritical CO2. The method can further comprise, prior to exposing the tissue to the water-saturated, supercritical CO2, saturating a stream of supercritical CO2. The tissue can be exposed to the water-saturated, supercritical CO2 at a treatment temperature of about 35° C. to about 40° C. (e.g., about 37° C.). In one embodiment, the water-saturated, supercritical CO2 is completely saturated with water at the treatment temperature. The tissue can be exposed to the water-saturated, supercritical CO2 at a constant flow rate, such as less than 3 mL/min (e.g., about 0.5 mL/min to about 2.5 mL/min).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: University of South CarolinaInventors: Michael Matthews, Dominic M. Casali
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Publication number: 20210172595Abstract: A device or unit with a lighting component is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools. In one embodiment, the device includes three lights that are pivotally coupled to the housing between a retracted position in which the lights are disposed against sidewalls of the housing, and an open position in which the lights are pivoted above the top panel of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Lea M. Plato, Zachary J. Self, Michael A. Matthews, San Sang Chan, Matthew Asher
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Patent number: 10994895Abstract: A flexible package that can include first and second sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls being joined by a bottom portion and seams that define first and second sides. The package can have an opening opposite the bottom portion, a first plurality of magnetic regions, and a second plurality of magnetic regions. The first plurality of magnetic regions can be disposed on the first sidewall near the opening and include discrete magnetic regions. A second plurality of magnetic regions can be disposed on the second sidewall near the access opening and include opposed discrete magnetic regions. The second plurality of magnetic regions being opposite the first plurality of magnetic regions. The discrete magnetic regions and the opposed discrete magnetic regions can be magnetically engageable with a magnetic force to close the opening of the package in a configuration having M petals, where M is an integer from 2 to 8.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Scott David Hochberg, Michael Matthew Satkowski
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Patent number: D933010Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Dalton F. Hansen, Duane W. Wenzel, Emily C. Doberstein, Amanda M. Kachar, Dean W. Nowalis, Michael A. Matthews
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Patent number: D936377Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.Inventors: Patrick Joseph Bertke, Mario Allard, Michael Matthew DeSalle, Douglas Grant Wright