Patents by Inventor John Metzger
John Metzger 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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Patent number: 11963675Abstract: The devices and methods can provide short-term strength and rigidity and long-term stability and support after a bone and/or ligament injury in a single procedure. An orthopedic fixation device may include a body having a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween. The body may include a first portion, a second portion and a shaft portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The shaft portion may include one or more bioabsorbable materials. The body may include an internal channel disposed along the length. The device may also include a suture being disposed within the internal channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Emory UniversityInventors: Jason Bariteau, Marissa McLaren, John Joseph Watson, Tyler Jenkins, Matthew Metzger, Yuen Bak Ching
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Patent number: 11633146Abstract: Medical imaging analysis systems are configured to perform automatic image registration algorithms that perform three-dimensional (3D), affine, and/or intensity-based co-registration of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, such as multiparametric MRI (mpMRT) data, using mutual information (MI) as a similarity metric. An apparatus comprises a computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of imaging series of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data for imaged tissue of a patient; and a processor coupled to the computer-readable storage medium. The processor is configured to receive the imaging series of MRI data; identify a volume of interest (VOI) of each image of the imaging series of MRI data; compute registration parameters for the VOIs through the maximization of mutual information of the corrected VOIs; and register the VOIs using the computed registration parameters.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Ethan Yize Leng, David Henry Porter, Gregory John Metzger
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Patent number: 11631171Abstract: Automated, machine learning-based systems are described for the analysis and annotation (i.e., detection or delineation) of prostate cancer (PCa) on histologically-stained pathology slides of prostatectomy specimens. A technical framework is described for automating the annotation of predicted PCa that is based on, for example, automated spatial alignment and colorimetric analysis of both H&E and IHC whole-slide images (WSIs). The WSIs may, as one example, be stained with a particular triple-antibody cocktail against high-molecular weight cytokeratin (HMWCK), p63, and ?-methylacyl CoA racemase (AMACR).Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Ethan Yize Leng, Gregory John Metzger, Joseph S. Koopmeiners, Jonathan Henriksen, Stephen C. Schmechel
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Patent number: 11240254Abstract: Systems, methods, and software described herein provide enhancements for managing data storage in a satellite platform. In one implementation, a satellite platform includes a plurality of satellites, wherein a first satellite of the platform is configured to identify a request for a ledger entry for a blockchain maintained by the satellite platform and, in response to the request, distribute the ledger entry to one or more other satellites of the satellite platform, wherein the one or more other satellites comprise full nodes for the blockchain. Once distributed, the one or more other satellites each determine whether the ledger entry is verified and, when the ledger entry is verified, enters the ledger entry in a ledger for the satellite.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: John Metzger, Shaun Coleman
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Publication number: 20200296114Abstract: Systems, methods, and software described herein provide enhancements for managing data storage in a satellite platform. In one implementation, a satellite platform includes a plurality of satellites, wherein a first satellite of the platform is configured to identify a request for a ledger entry for a blockchain maintained by the satellite platform and, in response to the request, distribute the ledger entry to one or more other satellites of the satellite platform, wherein the one or more other satellites comprise full nodes for the blockchain. Once distributed, the one or more other satellites each determine whether the ledger entry is verified and, when the ledger entry is verified, enters the ledger entry in a ledger for the satellite.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Vector Launch Inc.Inventors: John Metzger, Shaun Coleman
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Publication number: 20200250817Abstract: Automated, machine learning-based systems are described for the analysis and annotation (i.e., detection or delineation) of prostate cancer (PCa) on histologically-stained pathology slides of prostatectomy specimens. A technical framework is described for automating the annotation of predicted PCa that is based on, for example, automated spatial alignment and colorimetric analysis of both H&E and IHC whole-slide images (WSIs). The WSIs may, as one example, be stained with a particular triple-antibody cocktail against high-molecular weight cytokeratin (HMWCK), p63, and a-methylacyl CoA racemase (AMACR).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Ethan Yize Leng, Gregory John Metzger, Joseph S. Koopmeiners, Jonathan Henriksen, Stephen C. Schmechel
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Publication number: 20200214619Abstract: Medical imaging analysis systems are configured to perform automatic image registration algorithms that perform three-dimensional (3D), affine, and/or intensity-based co-registration of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, such as multiparametric MRI (mpMRT) data, using mutual information (MI) as a similarity metric. An apparatus comprises a computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of imaging series of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data for imaged tissue of a patient; and a processor coupled to the computer-readable storage medium. The processor is configured to receive the imaging series of MRI data; identify a volume of interest (VOI) of each image of the imaging series of MRI data; compute registration parameters for the VOIs through the maximization of mutual information of the corrected VOIs; and register the VOIs using the computed registration parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Ethan Yize Leng, David Henry Porter, Gregory John Metzger
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Patent number: 10630378Abstract: Various enhanced operations and orbital techniques for satellite devices are discussed herein. In one example, a method of operating an orbital satellite platform is provided. The method includes establishing relative distances between a plurality of satellite devices, and performing temporary adjustments to the relative distances between the satellite devices. The method also includes directing at least communication processes among the satellite devices based at least in part on the temporary adjustments to the relative distances.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Shaun Coleman, John Metzger, Darren D. Garber
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Patent number: 10567393Abstract: Systems, methods, and software described herein provide enhancements for managing data storage in a satellite platform. In one implementation, a satellite platform includes a plurality of satellites, wherein a first satellite of the platform is configured to identify a request for a ledger entry for a blockchain maintained by the satellite platform and, in response to the request, distribute the ledger entry to one or more other satellites of the satellite platform, wherein the one or more other satellites comprise full nodes for the blockchain. Once distributed, the one or more other satellites each determine whether the ledger entry is verified and, when the ledger entry is verified, enters the ledger entry in a ledger for the satellite.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Vector Launch Inc.Inventors: John Metzger, Shaun Coleman
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Patent number: 10523758Abstract: Systems, methods, and software described herein provide enhancements for managing data storage in a satellite platform. In one implementation, a satellite in a satellite platform may identify a request to store a data object in a storage pool provided by a plurality of satellites. The satellite will further identify at least one satellite for storing the data object from the plurality of satellites, and communicate the data object to the at least on satellite.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Vector Launch Inc.Inventors: Shaun Coleman, John Metzger
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Patent number: 10505623Abstract: Various enhanced operational and communication handling techniques for satellite devices are discussed herein. In one example, a method of operating an orbital satellite device of a satellite cluster is provided. The method includes identifying operational status information for at least a peer satellite device in communication range of the satellite device. Based at least on the operational status information, the method includes selecting a quality of service level for communications to be transferred to the peer satellite device, and applying the quality service level to transmit data packets to the peer satellite device.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Vector Launch Inc.Inventors: John Metzger, Darren D. Garber, Shaun Coleman
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Publication number: 20190288771Abstract: Various enhanced operational and communication handling techniques for satellite devices are discussed herein. In one example, a method of operating an orbital satellite device of a satellite cluster is provided. The method includes identifying operational status information for at least a peer satellite device in communication range of the satellite device. Based at least on the operational status information, the method includes selecting a quality of service level for communications to be transferred to the peer satellite device, and applying the quality service level to transmit data packets to the peer satellite device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: John Metzger, Darren D. Garber, Shaun Coleman
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Publication number: 20190289018Abstract: Systems, methods, and software described herein provide enhancements for managing data storage in a satellite platform. In one implementation, a satellite platform includes a plurality of satellites, wherein a first satellite of the platform is configured to identify a request for a ledger entry for a blockchain maintained by the satellite platform and, in response to the request, distribute the ledger entry to one or more other satellites of the satellite platform, wherein the one or more other satellites comprise full nodes for the blockchain. Once distributed, the one or more other satellites each determine whether the ledger entry is verified and, when the ledger entry is verified, enters the ledger entry in a ledger for the satellite.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: John Metzger, Shaun Coleman
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Publication number: 20190253494Abstract: Systems, methods, and software described herein provide enhancements for managing data storage in a satellite platform. In one implementation, a satellite in a satellite platform may identify a request to store a data object in a storage pool provided by a plurality of satellites. The satellite will further identify at least one satellite for storing the data object from the plurality of satellites, and communicate the data object to the at least on satellite.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Shaun Coleman, John Metzger
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Publication number: 20190253134Abstract: Various enhanced operations and orbital techniques for satellite devices are discussed herein. In one example, a method of operating an orbital satellite platform is provided. The method includes establishing relative distances between a plurality of satellite devices, and performing temporary adjustments to the relative distances between the satellite devices. The method also includes directing at least communication processes among the satellite devices based at least in part on the temporary adjustments to the relative distances.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Shaun Coleman, John Metzger, Darren D. Garber
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Publication number: 20140222656Abstract: A novel system and method for facilitating the sharing of data between business entities is disclosed. The novel system and method comprises members sharing or submitting certain of their data to a program which identifies overlaps between entities, and presents each member with a list of these other identified members from which the member may choose to receive data. The novel system and method allows each member to receive highly personalized and relevant credit reports, or other reports, concerning their customers, to facilitate intelligent decisions regarding interactions with their accounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Smyyth Technology LLCInventors: Shyarsh Desai, Larissa Trofimova, John Metzger, Paul Smithies, Barbara Gerrity, David Palmieri
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Publication number: 20110298301Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method includes a housing having at least one inlet plug suitable for connection to an alternating current (AC) power outlet and at least one outlet receptacle suitable receiving an AC plug connected to a load device. An AC measurement module is contained within the housing and is coupled to the inlet plug and the outlet receptacle to measure AC voltage and AC current usage of the load device connected to the outlet receptacle. A communication module is operative to transmit AC power values calculated based on the measured AC voltage and AC current in accordance with the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard (Wi-Fi) to a wireless network access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Equal Networks, Inc.Inventors: Simon Wong, J. Marcus Stewart, Richard Mincher, John Metzger, Dale Loia, Eric Wai, Jacob Chang
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Publication number: 20070138706Abstract: A process based on the microwave-induced pyrolysis of an actively seeded, high-purity preceramic polymer for the rapid fabrication of low-cost and net-shape, provides silicon carbide and other ceramic components with specifically tailored compositions and multifunctional properties. The microwave processing method enables the microwave-induced pyrolysis of a polymer precursor that has been seeded with low volume fractions (about 5%) of nanometer-sized metal and/or dielectric fillers. The proper choice of the size of the filler particles, the volume content of the filler and the material type of the filler enables the effective direct coupling of the microwave energy to pyrolyze the preceramic polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: John Metzger, Manju Singh
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Publication number: 20060129542Abstract: A system from processing database queries allows for cost and locale based distribution for execution of database queries. The database queries are executed on execution engines that provide flexible configuration and overlapping functionality. The system reduces various costs, including elapsed time, required to perform database queries. The system provides processing of a database query using a database catalog comprising database table locality information, record locality information and execution engine information. A query optimizer receives the query and accesses the database catalog to create a query execution plan comprising locality-based database operations. A central database operation processor providing a first execution engine executes the query execution plan by performing at least a portion of the locality-based database operations and distributing at least a portion of the locality-based database operations as a subplan.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Foster Hinshaw, John Metzger, Barry Zane
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Patent number: D1015876Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Silgan Containers LLCInventors: David Dunn, Elizabeth A. Metzger, John Schindewolf, Alvin Widitora, Dave Wood, Seth Moore, Andrew Palumbo