Patents by Inventor Kevin Matthews

Kevin 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).

  • Publication number: 20110317819
    Abstract: A method of making an anti-scatter X-ray grid device, and the X-ray grid device made therefrom, includes providing a substrate made of a material substantially non-absorbent of X-rays that includes channels therein; applying a layer, also of a substantially non-absorbent of X-rays material, onto a sidewall(s) of the channels, wherein the layer comprises a second material; and then applying a material substantially absorbent of X-rays into a portion of the channels, so as to define a plurality of X-ray absorbing elements. The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiment(s), and it is recognized that equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appending claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jon Shaw, Kevin Matthew Durocher
  • Publication number: 20110316167
    Abstract: An interconnect assembly for an embedded chip package includes a dielectric layer, first metal layer comprising upper contact pads, second metal layer comprising lower contact pads, and metalized connections formed through the dielectric layer and in contact with the upper and lower contact pads to form electrical connections therebetween. A first surface of the upper contact pads is affixed to a top surface of the dielectric layer and a first surface of the lower contact pads is affixed to a bottom surface of the dielectric layer. An input/output (I/O) of a first side of the interconnect assembly is formed on a surface of the lower contact pads that is opposite the first surface of the lower contact pads, and an I/O of a second side of the interconnect assembly is formed on a surface of the upper contact pads that is opposite the first surface of the upper contact pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Paul Alan McConnelee, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Scott Smith, Donald Paul Cunningham
  • Patent number: 8079881
    Abstract: A connector shell includes a frame, a dividing wall and a plurality of connector inserts. The frame surrounds a periphery of the shell. The dividing wall is homogeneously formed with the frame and separates a plurality of recesses. The connector inserts are homogeneously formed with the frame and the dividing wall. The inserts are disposed with one or more of the recesses. Each insert includes a body and a plurality of cavities. Each body is configured to hold a plurality of contacts that protrude from each of a mating and a loading side. The contacts are configured to be mounted to a circuit board in a location proximate to the loading side and to mate with a plurality of other electrical connectors in a location proximate to the mating side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Coporation
    Inventors: Kevin Matthew Hogan, Kevin Michael Thackston
  • Publication number: 20110299821
    Abstract: An interconnect structure includes an insulative web having a first surface and a second surface; a logic device secured to the second surface of the insulative web; a frame panel assembly including a frame base having a first surface and a second surface, a first frame insulative layer disposed between the frame base first surface and the insulative web second surface, an aperture extending through the frame base and first frame insulative layer, wherein at least a portion of the logic device is disposed within the aperture, and a first frame connector disposed between a first electrically conductive layer located on the frame base first surface, and a second electrically conductive layer located on a surface of the first frame insulative layer; a device connector disposed between an I/O contact on a surface of the logic device and a third electrical conductor located on a surface of the insulative web; and an insulative layer connector that is disposed between the third electrical conductor located on a sur
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Raymond Albert Fillion, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Richard Joseph Saia, Charles Gerard Woychik
  • Patent number: 8066262
    Abstract: A device for opening a cylindrically bilateral filter canister, such as that houses the M98 chemical, biological, radiological filter for storage and transport. The filter canister is sealed with an epoxy-covered pull-cord that ends in an eye-loop. The device is disposed on a platform for the opening operation. The device includes a frame, first and second rollers, and a winch. The frame includes first and second support members. The first support member engages the platform and supports the second support member. The first and second rollers are disposed parallel to the platform to support the canister along its periphery. The winch includes a drum and a motor and is disposed on the frame. The drum engages the eye-loop. The motor turns said drum to receive the pull-cord from the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Walter Dzula, III, Kevin Matthew Cogley, Laura Marie Haak, Gregory Neumann Miller, Brian Franklin Rainer, Anthony Charlie Richardson, George Russell Richardson
  • Patent number: 8049013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula I: wherein “-----” is absent or is optionally a bond; q is 1 or 2; R1 is independently selected from hydrogen, —C1-C2 alkyl, halo, hydroxy, —C1-C2 haloalkyl, —C1-C3 alkoxy, cyano, —O—C3-C4 cycloalkyl, and —OC1-C2 haloalkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —C1-C3 alkyl, hydroxy, —C1-C3 alkoxy, cyano, —C1-C2 haloalkyl, —OC1-C2 haloalkyl, and halo; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —C1-C4 alkyl, —C2-C4 haloalkyl, —C2-C4 alkylOH, —C3-C6 cycloalkyl, —CH2C3-C6 cycloalkyl, —C2-C4 alkyl-O—C1-C4 alkyl, —C(O)C1-C4 alkyl, —C(O)C1-C4 haloalkyl, —CH2-thiazole, phenyl, benzyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, and tetrahydropyranyl, wherein the cycloalkyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, tetrahydropyranyl and thiazolyl group is optionally substituted with one or two groups independently selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxy, C1-C2 alkyl, and —C1-C2 haloalkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Kevin Matthew Gardinier, David Joseph Garmene, Erik James Hembre, Michael Brunavs, Helen Jane Szekeres
  • Patent number: 8049338
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes: an interconnect layer including an electrical conductor patterned on a dielectric layer, the electrical conductor including a power coupling portion having a thickness sufficient to carry power currents and a control coupling portion having a thickness thinner than that of the power coupling portion; and a semiconductor power device physically coupled to the interconnect layer and electrically coupled to the power coupling portion of the electrical conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Eladio Clemente Delgado, Richard Alfred Beaupre, Stephen Daley Arthur, Ernest Wayne Balch, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Paul Alan McConnelee, Raymond Albert Fillion
  • Publication number: 20110211795
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a hermetically sealed fiber sensing cable comprising: a core fiber comprising at least one Bragg grating region, an outer surface and a length; a fiber cladding in contact with the core fiber along the entire length of the core fiber, the fiber cladding having an outer surface and a length; a carbon layer disposed upon the outer surface of the fiber cladding along the entire length of the fiber cladding, the carbon layer comprising diamond-like carbon; a hydrogen ion absorption layer in contact with the carbon layer, the hydrogen ion absorption layer being disposed on the outer surface of the carbon layer; and an outer sleeve. Also provided in another aspect of the present invention, is a component for a hermetically sealed fiber sensing cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Hua Xia, Axel Busboom, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Renato Guida, George Theodore Dalakos, Glen Peter Koste, Boon Kwee Lee
  • Patent number: 7980554
    Abstract: A friction backup roller assembly for a peripheral device, comprising an auto-compensating mechanism having a pick tire at one end, a media tray disposed adjacent to the auto-compensating mechanism, a backup roller extending through an aperture in the media tray, the backup roller having a tire, the auto-compensating mechanism pivotally positioned for engagement and disengagement of the pick tire with the backup roller, and a biasing element acting on the backup roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Alan Eltzroth, Kevin Matthew Johnson, Michael William Lawrence, Robert Sandheinrich
  • Publication number: 20110161207
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to providing one or more recommended biological reagents in response to receiving a biological reagent order. An exemplary embodiment includes identifying biological reagents based on a biological reagent order that has been received. Characteristic data of the identified biological reagents may then be evaluated to identify a characteristic conflict among the identified biological reagents. Similarly, inventory data of the identified biological reagents may then be evaluated to identify an inventory conflict among the identified biological reagents. If a conflict, either characteristic or inventory, is identified, a recommendation for an alternative biological reagent may be provided that is free from conflict. Additionally, historical use data may be maintained and referenced to aid in identifying a biological reagent as either a potential biological reagent based on a suspected biological condition or as a substitute biological reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventors: Mahcameh Moussavi, Kevin Matthew Power
  • Publication number: 20110139495
    Abstract: A circuit board includes a solder wettable surface and a metal mask configured to restrict solder from flowing outside the solder wettable surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Arun Virupaksha Gowda, Kevin Matthew Durocher, James Wilson Rose, Paul Jeffrey Gillespie, Richard Alfred Beaupre, David Richard Esler
  • Patent number: 7952196
    Abstract: An interconnect assembly for use in high frequency applications includes an interconnect structure, a plurality of electronic die disposed on the interconnect structure, and an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the plurality of electronic die. The interconnect structure includes a plurality of layers. The interconnect assembly further includes a thermal management layer disposed within a portion of the encapsulant and proximate to the plurality of electronic die and a controlled impedance interconnect connected to the interconnect structure and extending to a peripheral surface of the interconnect assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Alfred Iannotti, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Christopher James Kapusta
  • Patent number: 7919714
    Abstract: An assembly including a solder wettable surface is provided. The assembly also includes a metal mask configured to restrict solder from flowing outside the solder wettable surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Arun Virupaksha Gowda, Kevin Matthew Durocher, James Wilson Rose, Paul Jeffrey Gillespie, Richard Alfred Beaupre, David Richard Esler
  • Publication number: 20110069816
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus including an x-ray detector unit that includes an anti-scatter grid free of at least one of a top cover and a bottom cover, a flat panel x-ray detector having an x-ray conversion layer, and an integrated anti-scatter grid assembly configured to provide structural support to the anti-scatter grid and to provide mechanical protection to the flat panel x-ray detector. The anti-scatter grid is configured to absorb a plurality of scattered x-rays impinging on the anti-scatter grid while substantially allowing un-scattered x-rays to pass through the anti-scatter grid. The x-ray conversion layer is configured to convert an x-ray into visible light or an electronic signal. The flat panel x-ray detector is fixed relative to the anti-scatter grid such that the anti-scatter grid remains stationary relative to the flat panel x-ray detector during operation of the x-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jon Shaw, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Kenneth S. Kump, Henri Souchay
  • Patent number: 7902356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula (I); wherein w, R1, q, p, R2, t, Ar1, L1, R3 and R4 are as defined, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or enantiomer thereof useful in the treatment, prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with obesity and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Albert Kudzovi Amegadzie, James Peter Beck, Kevin Matthew Gardinier, Erik James Hembre, James Craig Ruble, Kenneth Allen Savin, Brian David Wakefield
  • Publication number: 20100328896
    Abstract: An article and method of forming the article is disclosed. The article includes a heat source, a heat-sink, and a thermal interface element having a plurality of freestanding nanosprings, a top layer, and a bottom layer. The nanosprings, top layer, and the bottom layers of the article include at least one inorganic material. The article can be prepared using a number of methods including the methods such as GLAD and electrochemical deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: David Mulford Shaddock, Deng Tao, Hendrik Pieter Jacobus De Bock, Dalong Zhong, Christopher Michael Eastman, Kevin Matthew Durocher, Stanton Earl Weaver, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100311282
    Abstract: A connector shell includes a frame, a dividing wall and a plurality of connector inserts. The frame surrounds a periphery of the shell. The dividing wall is homogeneously formed with the frame and separates a plurality of recesses. The connector inserts are homogeneously formed with the frame and the dividing wall. The inserts are disposed with one or more of the recesses. Each insert includes a body and a plurality of cavities. Each body is configured to hold a plurality of contacts that protrude from each of a mating and a loading side. The contacts are configured to be mounted to a circuit board in a location proximate to the loading side and to mate with a plurality of other electrical connectors in a location proximate to the mating side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: KEVIN MATTHEW HOGAN, KEVIN MICHAEL THACKSTON
  • Patent number: 7838543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula (I); wherein Ar1, L1, R1, q, X, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or enantiomer thereof useful in the treatment, prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with obesity and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: James Peter Beck, Brian David Wakefield, Frederic Laurent Cordier, Esteban Dominguez-Manzanares, Kevin Matthew Gardinier, Peter Michael Greenen, Kenneth Allen Savin
  • Patent number: 7791252
    Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging system wherein an exemplary system includes an array of transducer elements arranged along a first plane for transmitting first signals and receiving reflected signals for image processing. Circuit structures each have a major surface positioned in a co-planar orientation with respect to a major surface of another of the circuit structures to provide a sequence of the structures in a stack-like formation. Electrical connections are formed between adjacent circuit structures in the sequence. A connector region on each circuit structure includes a distal portion extending away from the major surface-with distal portions of connector regions of adjacent structures spaced apart from one another. A first wiring pattern extends from the major surface to the distal portion of the connector region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles Edward Baumgartner, Robert Stephen Lewandowski, Kevin Matthew Durocher, David Chartrand
  • Patent number: 7781238
    Abstract: A method for making a testable sensor assembly is provided. The method includes forming a first sensor array on a first substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein the first sensor array is formed on the first side of the first substrate, coupling a first semiconductor wafer having a first side and a second side to the first sensor array, wherein the first side of the first semiconductor wafer is coupled to the first sensor array, thinning one of the second side of the first substrate or the second side of the first semiconductor wafer, and testing the first sensor array to identify operational and non-operational units in the testable sensor assembly before integration of the sensor assembly with interface electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Gideon Wodnicki, Stacey Joy Kennerly, Wei-Cheng Tian, Kevin Matthew Durocher, David Martin Mills, Charles Gerard Woychik, Lowell Scott Smith