Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Norris

Matthew A. Norris 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: 10908045
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Stewart M. Coulter, Brian G. Gray, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Susan D. Dastous, Dean Kamen, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, Matthew B. Kinberger, Catharine N. Flynn, David B. Doherty, David J. Couture, Elizabeth Rousseau, Thomas A. Doyon, Ryan J. Adams, Prashant Bhat
  • Patent number: 10881562
    Abstract: A seat for a mobility device accommodating flexibility, personalized comfort, and transportability. The seat can include a button push means to enable movement of a height-adjustable armrest. The seat back can fold upon the seat for transportability. The seat cushion and armrest cushion can be removably mounted and separately replaceable. The seat can be mounted upon various types of devices, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Matthew A. Norris, Trevor A. Conway, Paul R. Curtin, Zachary E. Cranfield, Alexander D. Streeter, Dale B. McGrath
  • Patent number: 10730763
    Abstract: A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing, at least one power generation source connected to the housing, a power control and distribution system and at least one water distillation device, wherein power from at least one power generation source powers that at least a water distillation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Jr., Matthew A. Norris
  • Publication number: 20200119950
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection and cloud storage. More specifically, the datacenter providing cloud storage, includes a plurality of Client Systems coupled to a first datacenter each Client System having a set of infrastructure resources and an initial networking configuration; and a first cloud computing environment established in the first datacenter, and coupled to the Client Systems by OSI Layer 2 as a data link layer for the transfer of data frames, each frame having a plurality of OSI Layer 2 tags, the first cloud computing environment providing storage resources for allocation to at least two Client Systems, the plurality of OSI Layer 2 tags permitting the at least two Client Systems to have overlapping network configurations. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection and cloud storage is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: The Faction Group LLC
    Inventors: Luke Matthew Norris, Hooker Ashley Heggestad, Matthew Alan Wallace
  • Publication number: 20200068737
    Abstract: A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing including at least one water vapor distillation device, at least one power generating device, at least one source water reservoir, at least one product water reservoir, and at least one energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Matthew A. Norris
  • Patent number: 10560283
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection and cloud storage. More specifically, the datacenter providing cloud storage, includes a plurality of Client Systems coupled to a first datacenter each Client System having a set of infrastructure resources and an initial networking configuration; and a first cloud computing environment established in the first datacenter, and coupled to the Client Systems by OSI Layer 2 as a data link layer for the transfer of data frames, each frame having a plurality of OSI Layer 2 tags, the first cloud computing environment providing storage resources for allocation to at least two Client Systems, the plurality of OSI Layer 2 tags permitting the at least two Client Systems to have overlapping network configurations. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection and cloud storage is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Alan Wallace, Luke Matthew Norris, Bryan James Gallant, Hooker Ashley Heggestad
  • Patent number: 10554446
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection. More specifically the multi-tenant datacenter includes a plurality of client systems in a first datacenter each client system having a set of physical infrastructure resources. A first cloud computing environment is also in the first datacenter, and coupled to the client systems by OSI Layer 2. The first cloud computing environment thereby virtually extending the physical infrastructure resources of each client system. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Inventors: Luke Matthew Norris, Hooker Ashley Heggestad
  • Patent number: 10470327
    Abstract: A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing including at least one water vapor distillation device, at least one power generating device, at least one source water reservoir, at least one product water reservoir, and at least one energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Matthew A. Norris
  • Patent number: 10434022
    Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, Jr., N. Christopher Perry, Matthew A. Norris, Stewart M. Coulter, Jake S. Urman
  • Publication number: 20190280894
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection. More specifically the multi-tenant datacenter includes a plurality of client systems in a first datacenter each client system having a set of physical infrastructure resources. A first cloud computing environment is also in the first datacenter, and coupled to the client systems by OSI Layer 2. The first cloud computing environment thereby virtually extending the physical infrastructure resources of each client system. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: The Faction Group LLC
    Inventors: Luke Matthew Norris, Hooker Ashley Heggestad
  • Patent number: 10382229
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection. More specifically the multi-tenant datacenter includes a plurality of client systems in a first datacenter each client system having a set of physical infrastructure resources. A first cloud computing environment is also in the first datacenter, and coupled to the client systems by OSI Layer 2. The first cloud computing environment thereby virtually extending the physical infrastructure resources of each client system. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventors: Luke Matthew Norris, Hooker Ashley Heggestad
  • Patent number: 10355881
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection. More specifically the multi-tenant datacenter includes a plurality of client systems in a first datacenter each client system having a set of physical infrastructure resources. A first cloud computing environment is also in the first datacenter, and coupled to the client systems by OSI Layer 2. The first cloud computing environment thereby virtually extending the physical infrastructure resources of each client system. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: THE FACTION GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Luke Matthew Norris, Hooker Ashley Heggestad
  • Publication number: 20190169045
    Abstract: A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing, at least one power generation source connected to the housing, a power control and distribution system and at least one water distillation device, wherein power from at least one power generation source powers that at least a water distillation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, JR., Matthew A. Norris
  • Publication number: 20190083336
    Abstract: A seat for a mobility device accommodating flexibility, personalized comfort, and transportability. The seat can include a button push means to enable movement of a height-adjustable armrest. The seat back can fold upon the seat for transportability. The seat cushion and armrest cushion can be removably mounted and separately replaceable. The seat can be mounted upon various types of devices, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew A. Norris, JR., Trevor A. Conway, Paul R. Curtin, Zachary E. Cranfield, Alexander D. Streeter
  • Publication number: 20190069427
    Abstract: A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing including at least one water vapor distillation device, at least one power generating device, at least one source water reservoir, at least one product water reservoir, and at least one energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Matthew A. Norris
  • Publication number: 20190046373
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Stewart M. Coulter, Brian G. Gray, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Bob D. Peret, Dean Kamen, Derek G. Kane, David B. Dohnerty, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, David J. Couture, Matthew J. Myers, Matthew B. Kinberger, Constance D. Pitenis, Allison E. Lepine, David E. Collins, Erik N. Sabin, Katie A. DeLaurentis, Catharine N. Flynn, Elizabeth Rousseau, Thomas A. Doyon, Dale B. McGrath, Ryan J. Adams, Prashant Bhat, Trevo A. Conway, David J. Meehan, Tania M. F. Zirn, Paul R. Curtin, Zachary E. Cranfield, James J. Dattolo, Atlanta G. Schmidt, III, Steven B. Meuse, George W. Marchant, JR., Jeffrey C. Marrion
  • Publication number: 20190000701
    Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, JR., N. Christopher Perry, Matthew A. Norris, Stewart M. Coulter, Jake S. Urman
  • Publication number: 20180367341
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection and cloud storage. More specifically, the datacenter providing cloud storage, includes a plurality of Client Systems coupled to a first datacenter each Client System having a set of infrastructure resources and an initial networking configuration; and a first cloud computing environment established in the first datacenter, and coupled to the Client Systems by OSI Layer 2 as a data link layer for the transfer of data frames, each frame having a plurality of OSI Layer 2 tags, the first cloud computing environment providing storage resources for allocation to at least two Client Systems, the plurality of OSI Layer 2 tags permitting the at least two Client Systems to have overlapping network configurations. An associated method of providing a multi-tenant datacenter with layer 2 cloud interconnection and cloud storage is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: The Faction Group LLC
    Inventors: MATTHEW ALAN WALLACE, Luke Matthew Norris, Bryan James Gallant, Hooker Ashley Heggestad
  • Patent number: 10045897
    Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, N. Christopher Perry, Matthew A. Norris, Stewart M. Coulter, Jake S. Urman
  • Patent number: D903591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Collins, Prashant Bhat, Trevor A. Conway