Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Davies

Matthew A. Davies 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).

  • Patent number: 9052070
    Abstract: A light module includes one or more LEDs coupled to a circuit board, a lens disposed over at least one LED, and an adhesive layer disposed between each LED and the lens. A flange extends from at least one side of the lens. The adhesive layer fixes the lens in an optical alignment over the corresponding LED. The adhesive layer includes at least one of a non-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a gas-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a deposited material, and an over mold material. An alignment tool including one or more optical recesses and one or more alignment features is used in the assembly of at least one of an optical assembly and a light module that includes the optical assembly. The alignment tool facilitates precise alignment of the lenses over the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, Reed Alan Bradford, Ellis W. Patrick
  • Patent number: 9043345
    Abstract: A system facilitates management of public health data. The system includes an input interface, a policy data structure, a notification compliance engine, and a data translator. The input interface receives input data content descriptive of a public health event. The policy data structure stores reporting conditions for a plurality of public health jurisdictions. The notification compliance engine reviews at least some of the reporting conditions of the policy data structure and identifies a relevant reporting condition for the input data content. The data translator derives and arranges output data content based on the input data content according to the relevant reporting condition identified by the notification compliance engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, James H. Kaufman, Sondra R. Renly, John T. E. Timm
  • Publication number: 20140330647
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to application and services promotions. One embodiment includes presenting an application or service by an application or service promotion provider, for exposing, the application or service to potential users. Recommendation and promotion preferences are selected for the application or service. The application or service is provided to an electronic device based on the recommendation and promotion preferences. It is determined whether user action occurs for the application or service using the electronic device. Revenue is generated upon user action occurring for the application or service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mihai Christodorescu, Matthew A. Davis, Sondra R. Renly
  • Patent number: 8845129
    Abstract: A method and system for providing an array of illumination modules is disclosed. A modular illumination system can comprise a one-dimensional array, a two-dimensional array, or other shapes and arrangements of the illumination modules. Adjacent illumination modules in the array can be attached to one another via a system of connectors. Each illumination module can comprise at least two connectors, one feeding electricity to a neighboring illumination module and one receiving electricity from a power source. The power source can comprise another neighboring illumination module or a power supply circuit that feeds the array of illumination modules or a subset of illumination modules in the array. Each illumination module can comprise a circuit board, at least one LED, and an optical system that manages light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Matthew A. Davis
  • Publication number: 20140126205
    Abstract: A light module includes one or more LEDs coupled to a circuit board, a lens disposed over at least one LED, and an adhesive layer disposed between each LED and the lens. A flange extends from at least one side of the lens. The adhesive layer fixes the lens in an optical alignment over the corresponding LED. The adhesive layer includes at least one of a non-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a gas-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a deposited material, and an over mold material. An alignment tool including one or more optical recesses and one or more alignment features is used in the assembly of at least one of an optical assembly and a light module that includes the optical assembly. The alignment tool facilitates precise alignment of the lenses over the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, Reed Alan Bradford, Ellis W. Patrick
  • Publication number: 20130318111
    Abstract: A system facilitates management of public health data. The system includes an input interface, a policy data structure, a notification compliance engine, and a data translator. The input interface receives input data content descriptive of a public health event. The policy data structure stores reporting conditions for a plurality of public health jurisdictions. The notification compliance engine reviews at least some of the reporting conditions of the policy data structure and identifies a relevant reporting condition for the input data content. The data translator derives and arranges output data content based on the input data content according to the relevant reporting condition identified by the notification compliance engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, James H. Kaufman, Sondra R. Renly, John T.E. Timm
  • Patent number: 8545049
    Abstract: A light module includes one or more LEDs coupled to a circuit board, a lens disposed over at least one LED, and an adhesive layer disposed between each LED and the lens. A flange extends from at least one side of the lens. The adhesive layer fixes the lens in an optical alignment over the corresponding LED. The adhesive layer includes at least one of a non-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a gas-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a deposited material, and an over mold material. An alignment tool including one or more optical recesses and one or more alignment features is used in the assembly of at least one of an optical assembly and a light module that includes the optical assembly. The alignment tool facilitates precise alignment of the lenses over the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, Reed Alan Bradford, Ellis Patrick
  • Patent number: 8230572
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating assemblies are described. One method described comprises providing a first element at a first temperature, providing a second element at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, coupling the first and second elements to create an assembly, and changing the first temperature to a third temperature, thereby preloading and interlocking the assembly. The first element comprises a first dimension at the first temperature. The second element comprises a second dimension lesser than the first dimension at the second temperature. The first element comprises a third dimension at the third temperature lesser than the first dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davies, Kevin Scott Smith
  • Publication number: 20110157891
    Abstract: A light module includes one or more LEDs coupled to a circuit board, a lens disposed over at least one LED, and an adhesive layer disposed between each LED and the lens. A flange extends from at least one side of the lens. The adhesive layer fixes the lens in an optical alignment over the corresponding LED. The adhesive layer includes at least one of a non-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a gas-permeable layer with an adhesive material on the top and bottom surfaces, a deposited material, and an over mold material. An alignment tool including one or more optical recesses and one or more alignment features is used in the assembly of at least one of an optical assembly and a light module that includes the optical assembly. The alignment tool facilitates precise alignment of the lenses over the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, Reed Alan Bradford, Ellis Patrick
  • Publication number: 20110113049
    Abstract: A method for anonymization of unstructured data comprises determining structured references in the unstructured data; populating a table with the structured references; anonymizing the structured references in the table using ontological analysis; and rewriting the structured references in the unstructured data with the anonymized structured references from the table to produce anonymized data. A system for anonymizing unstructured data comprises an entity spotting module configured to determine structured references in the unstructured data and populate a table with the determined structured references; an anonymization module configured to anonymizing the structured references in the table using ontological analysis; and a replacement module configured to rewrite the structured references in the unstructured data with the anonymized structured references from the table to produce anonymized data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davis, Daniel F. Gruhl
  • Publication number: 20100299907
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating assemblies are described. One method described comprises providing a first element at a first temperature, providing a second element at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, coupling the first and second elements to create an assembly, and changing the first temperature to a third temperature, thereby preloading and interlocking the assembly. The first element comprises a first dimension at the first temperature. The second element comprises a second dimension lesser than the first dimension at the second temperature. The first element comprises a third dimension at the third temperature lesser than the first dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davies, Kevin Scott Smith
  • Patent number: 7770278
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating assemblies are described. One method described comprises providing a first element at a first temperature, providing a second element at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, coupling the first and second elements to create an assembly, and changing the first temperature to a third temperature, thereby preloading and interlocking the assembly. The first element comprises a first dimension at the first temperature. The second element comprises a second dimension lesser than the first dimension at the second temperature. The first element comprises a third dimension at the third temperature lesser than the first dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davies, Kevin Scott Smith
  • Patent number: 7427179
    Abstract: Products and processes for forming assemblies are disclosed. One product described comprises a first element having a structured surface adapted to be coupled with a second element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    Inventors: Kevin Scott Smith, Matthew A. Davies, T. Phillip Jacobs, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040187287
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating assemblies are described. One method described comprises providing a first element at a first temperature, providing a second element at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, coupling the first and second elements to create an assembly, and changing the first temperature to a third temperature, thereby preloading and interlocking the assembly. The first element comprises a first dimension at the first temperature. The second element comprises a second dimension lesser than the first dimension at the second temperature. The first element comprises a third dimension at the third temperature lesser than the first dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davies, Kevin Scott Smith
  • Publication number: 20040118886
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a crossbar to a rail of a rack system for a vehicle includes a housing having a first end including a first jaw and a second end including a track. A crossbar plate is slidable along the track such that a distance between the crossbar plate and the first jaw varies as the crossbar plate slides along the track. A hook is pivotally coupled to the housing and includes a second jaw disposed opposite the first jaw, thereby defining an aperture for receiving a rail therebetween. A lever is pivotally coupled to the housing, the lever securing the crossbar plate relative to the track in a closed position and releasing the crossbar plate to move freely along the track in an open position. In the closed position, the lever moves the second jaw towards the first jaw to secure the rail therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: David Mirshafiee, Ron G. Holder, Matthew A. Davis
  • Publication number: 20020146296
    Abstract: In milling operations, periodically sensed vibration signals synchronous with tool revolution enables a determination of whether the tool returns to approximately the same position each revolution. If so, stability is indicated by tightly grouped values of the periodically sensed vibration signal. If the tool does not return to the same position, spread in the value of the periodically sampled vibration signals is produced thereby indicating chatter conditions. Variance values may be calculated and displayed; histograms may be produced and displayed; corrective action, if needed, may be taken in response to the variance values and/or histogram. Nominal (or commanded) spindle speed, while not necessarily exactly synchronous with actual tool rotation, is entirely adequate to trigger samples and achieve clear indication of the presence or absence of chatter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Inventors: Tony L. Schmitz, Matthew A. Davies
  • Patent number: 6349600
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for determining the stable speeds for a rotating milling tool by non-cuttingly exciting the milling tool, by vibrating the milling tool, and measuring how the milling tool is excited. The present invention also provides a device and method for determining the stable speeds for a lathe tool by non-cuttingly exciting the lathe tool, by vibrating the tool using an excitation device mounted on a rotating lathe test bar, and measuring how the lathe tool is excited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Commerce
    Inventors: Matthew A. Davies, Brian Dutterer, Jon R. Pratt
  • Patent number: D700987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brian Nepple, Zachary Adam Ingalls, Matthew A. Davis, Dean Grierson
  • Patent number: D746873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Finish Thompson Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Davis
  • Patent number: D746874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Finish Thompson Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Davis