Patents by Inventor Matthew Hanson

Matthew Hanson 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: 10518952
    Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and a handle portion. The panel portion includes a plurality of container flanges configured to releasably secure a plurality of containers to the panel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Process4, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Publication number: 20190380450
    Abstract: An improved strap tie-down device that includes two primary components, namely a base frame and a lever arm, and further includes a cam and a locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson, David G. Hudak
  • Publication number: 20190331702
    Abstract: A method of reducing quality problems associated with patient sample collection and delivery is provided. It is possible that the method can provide a chain of custody process to better track a sample from the initial point of sample collection to the final point of sample testing. Such a method can also include providing an alert to indicate a potential problem with the quality of the diagnostic test result when a measured parameter exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Wido MENHARDT, Matthew HANSON, Anthony CAMISA
  • Publication number: 20190261594
    Abstract: A universal liner including one or more bendable or trimmable wall sections configured to permit the universal liner to fit within a variety of different sized pet crates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Patent number: 10392165
    Abstract: A container that includes a container body and a securely attached container lid. The container lid can form an airtight and/or liquidtight seal between the container lid and the container body when the container lid is in the fully closed position and locked position. The container lid is attached to the container body by a hinge. The container lid includes a seal member, cover window portion, and an outer rim portion having a plurality of lid latches. The latches are configured for movement between an unlatched position in which the container contents can be accessed and a latched position in which latch features engage fastening members to secure the container lid in the fully closed and locked position to the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: IdeaStream Consumer Products, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony DeCarlo, Lisa Brady, Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Publication number: 20190185224
    Abstract: A container that includes a container body and a securely attached container lid. The container lid can form an airtight and/or liquidtight seal between the container lid and the container body when the container lid is in the fully closed position and locked position. The container lid is attached to the container body by a hinge. The container lid includes a seal member, cover window portion, and an outer rim portion having a plurality of lid latches. The latches are configured for movement between an unlatched position in which the container contents can be accessed and a latched position in which latch features engage fastening members to secure the container lid in the fully closed and locked position to the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony DeCarlo, Lisa Brady, Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Publication number: 20190039797
    Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and a handle portion. The panel portion includes a plurality of container flanges configured to releasably secure a plurality of containers to the panel portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Patent number: 10179685
    Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and a handle portion. The panel portion includes a plurality of container flanges configured to releasably secure a plurality of containers to the panel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Process4, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Patent number: 10121396
    Abstract: A LED billboard system that is adapted to mount to pre-existing or future billboard structures such that when the LED panels are switched on, the LED billboard can be illuminated from behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Metromedia Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson, William Ishida, Sam Shaprio, Michael Kakoyiannis
  • Publication number: 20180261136
    Abstract: A shelf edge system which can be easily and conveniently attached to an existing shelf system, and which has a display system capable of attracting the attention of shoppers in a store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Patent number: 10011412
    Abstract: A bulk bag hook for use on a bulk bag to releasably connect the bulk bag to a shopping cart. The bulk bag hook includes a base section that is secured to the bulk bag, a hook portion that is designed to releasably secure to a shopping cart, and a hinge that is connected between the base section and the hoof portion to enable the hook portion to move relative to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Aaron Misener, Matthew Hanson
  • Patent number: 9807976
    Abstract: A closeable container cap device that is adapted to releasably connect to litter containers such that when the closeable container cap is screwed on to the litter container opening, the closeable container cap allows for the controllable dispensing of litter from litter container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Process4, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson, David Hudak
  • Publication number: 20170221392
    Abstract: A LED billboard system that is adapted to mount to pre-existing or future billboard structures such that when the LED panels are switched on, the LED billboard can be illuminated from behind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Curtis TAYLOR, Matthew Hanson, William ISHIDA, Sam Shaprio, Michael Kakoyiannis
  • Patent number: 9693533
    Abstract: A scooping pan having a rear dumping feature that can be configured to scoop up general refuse, pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. from the ground, a litter box, etc. The scooping pan can optionally include one or more openings or slots that enable litter to pass through the openings or slots when the pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. are removed from the litter box. The rear of the scooping pan includes an openable flap that enables the general refuse, pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. in the scooping pan to be dumped out of the rear of the scooping pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Process4, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson, David Hudak
  • Publication number: 20170060405
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can provide a content feed having at least a first content item and a second content item through a display interface. The first content item can be associated with a threshold playback time. A determination can be made that the first content item is being played through the display interface. At least one touch screen gesture can be received through the display interface. A response to the touch screen gesture can be prevented until the first content item is played for the threshold playback time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Brady John Brayley Voss, Matthew Hanson Pakes
  • Patent number: 9578850
    Abstract: A scooping device that can be used to grab pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. from a litter box, the ground, etc. or any other application where a scooping device is desirable. The scooping device can include a claw portion and a handle portion separated by a pole portion. The claw portion is moveable between an open position and a closed position and allows efficient sifting of grasped material contained within said claw portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Process4, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson, David Hudak
  • Publication number: 20160280437
    Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and a handle portion. The panel portion includes a plurality of container flanges configured to releasably secure a plurality of containers to the panel portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Publication number: 20160280436
    Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and two handle portion. A loading station can be provided which is configured to be used with and/or in conjunction with the portable package carrying arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
  • Patent number: 9440687
    Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Christopher David Batty, Nicholas John Daiber, Aaron Matthew Hanson, Keith Albert Nagara, Gregory VanderVoord, Daniel John Kangas, Jacob Scott Lanyon
  • Patent number: 9440686
    Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, THEODORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Christopher David Batty, Aaron Matthew Hanson, Stephen Paul Leu, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak, Gregory VanderVoord