Patents by Inventor Matthew Foster
Matthew Foster 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: 9140557Abstract: A system and method for estimating the position of an object, such as a person, animal, or machine. The system includes first and second inertial measurement units, a first and second originator antennas, and a first and second transponder antennas. The system uses data from the inertial measurement units to estimate a position of the object. The system also calculates a range measurement between the first originator antenna and first transponder antenna. The system calculates a first CPD measurement between the second transponder antenna and the first originator antenna, and a second CPD measurement between the second originator antenna and the first transponder antenna. The range measurement and at least one CPD measurement are used to update a Kalman filter for estimating the position of the object. The system determines also updates the Kalman filter when one of the inertial measurement units is in a zero-velocity condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: ENSCO, INC.Inventors: David W. A. Taylor, Jr., Bradley David Farnsworth, William Todd Faulkner, Christopher Matthew Foster, Robert Barlow Alwood
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Patent number: 9091549Abstract: A system and method for estimating the position of an object, such as a person, animal, or machine. The system includes first and second inertial measurement units, a first and second originator antennas, and a first and second transponder antennas. The system uses data from the inertial measurement units to estimate a position of the object. The system also calculates a range measurement between the first originator antenna and first transponder antenna. The system calculates a first CPD measurement between the second transponder antenna and the first originator antenna, and a second CPD measurement between the second originator antenna and the first transponder antenna. The range measurement and at least one CPD measurement are used to update a Kalman filter for estimating the position of the object. The system determines also updates the Kalman filter when one of the inertial measurement units is in a zero-velocity condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: ENSCO, INC.Inventors: David W. A. Taylor, Jr., Bradley David Farnsworth, William Todd Faulkner, Christopher Matthew Foster, Robert Barlow Alwood
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Patent number: 9086411Abstract: A resin connected by amide bond to pyridyl sulfide or methylthiosulfonate can be conjugated to a post traditionally modified protein/peptide to allow determination of presence and kind and optionally location of cysteine modification(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: DUKE UNIVERSITYInventors: Jonathan Stamler, Michael Forrester, Matthew Foster
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Patent number: 8862394Abstract: A system and method for estimating the position of an object, such as a person, animal, or machine. The system includes first and second inertial measurement units, a first and second originator antennas, and a first and second transponder antennas. The system uses data from the inertial measurement units to estimate a position of the object. The system also calculates a range measurement between the first originator antenna and first transponder antenna. The system calculates a first CPD measurement between the second transponder antenna and the first originator antenna, and a second CPD measurement between the second originator antenna and the first transponder antenna. The range measurement and at least one CPD measurement are used to update a Kalman filter for estimating the position of the object. The system determines also updates the Kalman filter when one of the inertial measurement units is in a zero-velocity condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Ensco, Inc.Inventors: David W. A. Taylor, Jr., Bradley David Farnsworth, William Todd Faulkner, Christopher Matthew Foster, Robert Barlow Alwood
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Publication number: 20140203971Abstract: A system and method for estimating the position of an object, such as a person, animal, or machine. The system includes first and second inertial measurement units, a first and second originator antennas, and a first and second transponder antennas. The system uses data from the inertial measurement units to estimate a position of the object. The system also calculates a range measurement between the first originator antenna and first transponder antenna. The system calculates a first CPD measurement between the second transponder antenna and the first originator antenna, and a second CPD measurement between the second originator antenna and the first transponder antenna. The range measurement and at least one CPD measurement are used to update a Kalman filter for estimating the position of the object. The system determines also updates the Kalman filter when one of the inertial measurement units is in a zero-velocity condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: ENSCO, Inc.Inventors: David W.A. TAYLOR, JR., Bradley David Farnsworth, William Todd Faulkner, Christopher Matthew Foster, Robert Barlow Alwood
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Publication number: 20140207374Abstract: A system and method for estimating the position of an object, such as a person, animal, or machine. The system includes first and second inertial measurement units, a first and second originator antennas, and a first and second transponder antennas. The system uses data from the inertial measurement units to estimate a position of the object. The system also calculates a range measurement between the first originator antenna and first transponder antenna. The system calculates a first CPD measurement between the second transponder antenna and the first originator antenna, and a second CPD measurement between the second originator antenna and the first transponder antenna. The range measurement and at least one CPD measurement are used to update a Kalman filter for estimating the position of the object. The system determines also updates the Kalman filter when one of the inertial measurement units is in a zero-velocity condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: David W.A. TAYLOR, JR., Bradley David Farnsworth, William Todd Faulkner, Christopher Matthew Foster, Robert Barlow Alwood
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Publication number: 20140096835Abstract: A neck assembly of a fuel system component comprises a housing. The housing comprises a sleeve having a first end portion positioned exterior to the fuel system component and a longitudinally opposed second end portion. The housing further comprises an encapsulation ring extending radially outwardly from the second end portion of the sleeve and encapsulated within a wall of the fuel system component. The neck assembly further comprises a valve cartridge at least partially received within the sleeve and secured thereto. The valve cartridge comprises a conduit having a first end portion positioned exterior to the fuel system component and a longitudinally opposed second end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Salflex Polymers LimitedInventors: Jeff YAGER, Daniel BUTUM, William Matthew FOSTER
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Patent number: 8622102Abstract: A neck assembly of a fuel system component comprises a housing. The housing comprises a sleeve having a first end portion positioned exterior to the fuel system component and a longitudinally opposed second end portion. The housing further comprises an encapsulation ring extending radially outwardly from the second end portion of the sleeve and encapsulated within a wall of the fuel system component. The neck assembly further comprises a valve cartridge at least partially received within the sleeve and secured thereto. The valve cartridge comprises a conduit having a first end portion positioned exterior to the fuel system component and a longitudinally opposed second end portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Salflex Polymers LimitedInventors: Jeff Yager, Daniel Butum, William Matthew Foster
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Publication number: 20130161332Abstract: The inside wall of a fuel tank, and a sub-component are provided with locking means in the form of complementary formations that allow the sub-component to be coupled to the inside surface of the fuel tank wall. Interlocking of the complementary formations is achieved by moving the sub-component towards the wall providing angular movement to the sub-component relative to the fuel tank. A biasing structure imparts a tension between the sub-component and the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Jeff Yager, Daniel Butum, Kent T. Salvilla, William Matthew Foster, Daniel Hall, Billy L. Downey, JR., Travis J. Donley
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Publication number: 20120056356Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a hollow article provided with an internal component. The process comprises providing a molding station having first and second mold portions together defining a mold cavity. A parison having a top and bottom end is then positioned within the molding station. Using a carrier, at least one component mounted on the carrier is inserted into the parison through the top end of the parison. The parison is then pressed against the component using displaceable mold cores provided in each of first and second mold portions, after which the carrier is removed from the molding station. The top and bottom ends of the parison are sealed, and the molding station is closed. Blow molding pressure is applied to the parison to urge the parison against the contours of the mold cavity, after which the molding station is opened and the formed hollow article is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Salflex Polymers Ltd.Inventors: Daniel Hall, William Matthew Foster, Dan Lockstadt, Dale Escue
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Publication number: 20110272422Abstract: The inside wall of a fuel tank, and a sub-component are provided with locking means in the form of complementary formations that allow the sub-component to be coupled to the inside surface of the fuel tank wall. Interlocking of the complementary formations is achieved by moving the sub-component towards the wall providing angular movement to the sub-component relative to the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Jeff Yager, Daniel Butum, Kent T. Salvilla, William Matthew Foster, Daniel Hall, Billy L. Downey, JR.
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Patent number: 7946384Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustical firewall attenuating assembly. The assembly includes a first frame assembly having a first plate, a second plate and a first plurality of elongate members spaced from one another and extending between the first plate and the second plate. A structure is spaced from the first frame assembly and has an outer surface. A cement wall is positioned between the first frame and the structure and is attached to at least the first frame assembly by a first vibration dampener.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Thermacrete L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Foster, Frank Schwab
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Publication number: 20110008811Abstract: A resin connected by amide bond to pyridyl sulfide or methylthiosulfonate can be conjugated to a post traditionally modified protein/peptide to allow determination of presence and kind and optionally location of cysteine modification(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: DUKE UNIVERSITYInventors: Jonathan Stamler, Michael Forrester, Matthew Foster
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Publication number: 20080184643Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustical firewall attenuating assembly. The assembly includes a first frame assembly having a first plate, a second plate and a first plurality of elongate members spaced from one another and extending between the first plate and the second plate. A structure is spaced from the first frame assembly and has an outer surface. A cement wall is positioned between the first frame and the structure and is attached to at least the first frame assembly by a first vibration dampener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Matthew Foster, Frank Schwab
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Patent number: 7398856Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustical firewall attenuating assembly. The assembly includes a first frame assembly having a first plate, a second plate and a first plurality of elongate members spaced from one another and extending between the first plate and the second plate. A structure is spaced from the first frame assembly and has an outer surface. A cement wall is positioned between the first frame and the structure and is attached to at least the first frame assembly by a first vibration dampener.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Inventors: Matthew Foster, Frank Schwab
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Publication number: 20080099063Abstract: A flexible photovoltaic module for converting light into an electric current includes a plurality of electrically interconnected flexible photovoltaic submodules monolithically integrated onto a common flexible substrate. Each photovoltaic submodule includes a plurality of electrically interconnected flexible thin-film photovoltaic cells monolithically integrated onto the flexible substrate. A flexible photovoltaic module for converting light into an electric current includes a backplane layer for supporting the photovoltaic module. A first pottant layer is disposed on the backplane layer, and a photovoltaic submodule assembly is disposed on the first pottant layer. The photovoltaic submodule assembly has at least one photovoltaic submodule, where each photovoltaic submodule includes a plurality of thin-film photovoltaic cells. A second pottant layer is disposed on the photovoltaic submodule assembly, and a upper laminate layer disposed on the second pottant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Armstrong, Matthew Foster, Jonathan Port, Douglas Jensen
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Publication number: 20080099062Abstract: A flexible photovoltaic module for converting light into electricity includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells, a wiring harness, and a connection subsystem. The plurality of photovoltaic cells are electrically interconnected to form a positive node for supplying current to a load and a negative node for receiving current from the load. The wiring harness includes a plurality of flexible electrical conductors, each electrical conductor being electrically isolated within the wiring harness. The connection subsystem is operable to selectively connect the positive node to one of the electrical conductors of the wiring harness. A plurality of flexible photovoltaic modules may be connected to form a photovoltaic array.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Armstrong, Matthew Foster, Jonathan Port, Douglas Jensen
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Publication number: 20060048997Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustical firewall attenuating assembly. The assembly includes a first frame assembly having a first plate, a second plate and a first plurality of elongate members spaced from one another and extending between the first plate and the second plate. A structure is spaced from the first frame assembly and has an outer surface. A cement wall is positioned between the first frame and the structure and is attached to at least the first frame assembly by a first vibration dampener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Matthew Foster, Frank Schwab
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Publication number: 20060042874Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustical firewall attenuating assembly. The assembly includes a first frame assembly having a first plate, a second plate and a first plurality of elongate members spaced from one another and extending between the first plate and the second plate. A structure is spaced from the first frame assembly and has an outer surface. A cement wall is positioned between the first frame and the structure and is attached to at least the first frame assembly by a first vibration dampener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Matthew Foster, Frank Schwab
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Patent number: 6466258Abstract: A customer premise or site is fitted with cameras and other sensors. The sensors are interconnected with a central station, which monitors conditions. Upon occurrence of an emergency requiring dispatching of public safety officials to the site, the sensor information is routed to the responding units, so that they may monitor conditions within the site during travel, and upon and after arrival. Various parameters of the sensors are controllable from the central station or the responding units.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Bronislaw Raymond Mogenis, Thomas Chandler Wellington, Matthew Foster Swayze