Patents by Inventor Matthew Kuhn
Matthew Kuhn 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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Publication number: 20240229473Abstract: A thermoplastic panel for a bath or shower wall, comprising at least one thermoformed thermoplastic layer, wherein the thermoplastic panel comprises a front side and a back side, the front side is configured to be visible and face an interior space, and comprises a tile pattern having a plurality of recessed grout lines surrounding a plurality of raised tile surfaces, the back side comprises a complimentary pattern having a plurality of raised grout lines surrounding a plurality of recessed tile surfaces, and wherein the thermoplastic panel back side raised grout lines comprises two or more protruding parallel surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Barndt, Matthew Kuhns, Corey Michael Peterson, Christophe Bucher
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Publication number: 20240194078Abstract: A method and system for detecting and avoiding an obstacle of an autonomous unmanned maritime vehicle (UMV) traveling in an initial direction are described. The method and system include receiving a video image from at least one image sensor, the video image containing an object that has been identified as an obstacle, determining if the object can be associated with an object class from the plurality of predetermined object classes, accessing a mean height value for the object class if it determined that the object can be associated with an object class from the plurality of predetermined object classes, determining a distance between the UMV and the object based on a height of the object as displayed in the video image and the mean height for the object class, and automatically adjusting the navigational control of the autonomous UMV to travel in an adjusted direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Charles Smith, Matthew Kuhn, Jeremy Todter, Mark Henderson
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Patent number: 11998984Abstract: An additively manufactured non-uniform porous material in-situ with dense material for the in situ additive manufacturing of both porous and dense material in the same part so that no secondary process is required. The additively manufactured non-uniform porous material in-situ with dense material generally includes additively manufactured porous material which can be tuned for porosity and density, has the ability to be built in situ with dense material, and can also be tuned for response to pressure waves. Also included are computer program products, methods and components and systems manufactured using the methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Matthew Kuhns, Jacob S. Nuechterlein, Jeremy Joseph Iten, Adam Polizzi
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Publication number: 20240065491Abstract: A shower or tub assembly comprising a shower base or bathtub having a floor comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; and a support structure coupled to the floor lower surface, wherein when the shower or tub is in use, the floor upper surface is exposed and configured for a person to sit or stand on, and the lower surface is at least partially concealed, the support structure comprises a plurality of ribs, the ribs being substantially perpendicular to the floor, and the plurality of ribs at least partially form a repeating hexagonal pattern or at least partially form a repeating triangular pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Kuhns, Beda Angelo Pormentilla, Corey Peterson, Jeffrey Lyn Stitt, Nitin S. Kolekar
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Publication number: 20240052617Abstract: A pop-up drain assembly for a basin, comprising a stopper apparatus comprising a push cap coupled to an upper end of a post, and a sealing diaphragm coupled to a lower portion of the post, and a drain sieve configured to prevent hair from passing through the drain, wherein the stopper apparatus is configured to be reversibly moved between an extended open position and an inserted closed position, and wherein the drain sieve reversibly moves together with the push cap, or is static and does not substantially move together with the push cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Douglas F. Leavitt, Matthew Kuhns, Christophe Bucher, Behnam Heydari, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: 11852016Abstract: Mining apparatuses, systems and methods related to the use of a rocket engine's plume and a collection manifold to efficiently displace, collect, process and store frozen volatiles embedded within or below a surface is disclosed. The plume contacts and churns up the surface. The frozen volatiles are displaced and/or evaporated within a closed environment under a collection manifold. The collection manifold has related components for addressing these frozen or gaseous volatiles downstream. Various apparatuses and subsystems are also disclosed including a rover, processing plants, collection manifold, and vapor manifold.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Astrobotic Technology, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Kuhns
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Publication number: 20230397776Abstract: A modular shelf system for a bath or shower wall, comprising one or more shelves and a panel, wherein the panel comprises a flange configured to be parallel planar with a bath or shower wall, the panel comprises a cavity configured to removably receive the one or more shelves, the panel cavity is configured to be recessed within the bath or shower wall, the one or more shelves are configured to be removably coupled to the panel cavity, and when the one or more shelves are removably coupled to the panel cavity, they are configured to resist being inadvertently pulled out of the cavity and inadvertently tilted.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew A. Kuhns, Ronald D. Barndt, Eryk Luczynski, Harshil Sheth
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Publication number: 20230320535Abstract: A modular bath or shower panel assembly, comprising a left panel; a center panel; and a right panel, wherein the left panel comprises a side section and a center section having a functional end, the center panel comprises a left functional end and a right functional end, the right panel comprises a side section and a center section having a functional end, and wherein, upon installation of the assembly, the left panel functional end and the right panel functional end are configured to couple to the center panel left functional end and center panel right functional end, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Douglas F. Leavitt, Christophe Bucher, Ronald D. Barndt, Matthew Kuhns
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Publication number: 20230304403Abstract: Mining apparatuses, systems and methods related to the use of a rocket engine’s plume and a collection manifold to efficiently displace, collect, process and store frozen volatiles embedded within or below a surface is disclosed. The plume contacts and churns up the surface. The frozen volatiles are displaced and/or evaporated within a closed environment under a collection manifold. The collection manifold has related components for addressing these frozen or gaseous volatiles downstream. Various apparatuses and subsystems are also disclosed including a rover, processing plants, collection manifold, and vapor manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Matthew Kuhns
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Publication number: 20230264206Abstract: A microfluidic oscillator nozzle, comprising a nozzle body comprising an exterior surface; an interior surface defining a three-dimensional space therein; a fluid inlet; and a fluid outlet, wherein the three-dimensional space, the fluid inlet, and the fluid outlet are inflow communication, the three-dimensional space comprises a first fluid interaction region fluidly coupled to a first pair of feedback flow paths, and wherein a largest nozzle dimension is less than about 20.0 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Douglas F. Leavitt, Nitin S. Kolekar, Robert M. Jensen, Walter Pitsch, Emilie Williams, Matthew Kuhns
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Patent number: 11723708Abstract: A method for removing a tissue lesion where an anchor is established with the lesion. A channel is created in the tissue leading to the anchored lesion. A tissue core is created which includes the lesion. The tissue core is ligated, amputated and removed from the channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Prana Thoracic, Inc.Inventors: William Cohn, Terry Daglow, Steven Nguyen, Matthew Kuhn, Fergus Wong, Colin Brahmstedt
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Publication number: 20220411111Abstract: Described herein is a method of constructing a landing pad using a rocket engine while in-flight. Among other benefits, this method can reduce ejecta that otherwise would occur during landing on an unimproved surface. While a spacecraft is hovering over an unimproved surface, the spacecraft can inject particles into its rocket engine, after which the particles absorb heat from the engine and are projected at ballistic speeds toward the unimproved surface to create a landing pad. After constructing the landing pad and waiting for the landing pad to cool, the spacecraft can land on the landing pad. Also described herein are landing pads created from such particles as they impact the surface in a disc splat mode into the unimproved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Masten Space Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Kuhns
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Publication number: 20220395648Abstract: A system for creating separation between biological surfaces may comprise a hollow body configured for delivery of a fluid to a target location, a fluid supply in fluid-communication with the hollow body, a control element configured to control the delivery of a fluid through the hollow body, at least one first sensor configured to measure at least one parameter of the fluid flowing through the hollow body, at least one second sensor configured to measure at least one parameter of an environment of the hollow body, a feedback control module configured to receive information from one or more of the at least one first sensor or the at least one of the second sensor to control at least one operational function of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventor: Matthew Kuhn
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Publication number: 20220395335Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods to magnetically influence the position, orientation, movement, and/or activation of a medical device within an operating region within the body using a magnetic guidance system introduced into a target location of a body. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to magnetic navigation systems for applying a magnetic field to an operating region within the body, the system comprising a first magnet assembly configured for introduction into a target location of a body and a second magnet assembly disposed opposite the first magnet assembly, wherein the first and second magnet assemblies are configured for applying a magnetic field to an operating region between the magnet assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventor: Matthew Kuhn
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Publication number: 20220395324Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods to restore myocardial conduction via the injection of conductive nanoparticles into the myocardium via an endovascular injection catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventor: Matthew Kuhn
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Publication number: 20220315253Abstract: Described herein is a method of constructing a landing pad using a rocket engine while in-flight. Among other benefits, this method can reduce ejecta that otherwise would occur during landing on an unimproved surface. While a spacecraft is hovering over an unimproved surface, the spacecraft can inject particles into its rocket engine, after which the particles absorb heat from the engine and are projected at ballistic speeds toward the unimproved surface to create a landing pad. After constructing the landing pad and waiting for the landing pad to cool, the spacecraft can land on the landing pad. Also described herein are landing pads created from such particles as they impact the surface in a disc splat mode into the unimproved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Masten Space Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Kuhns
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Patent number: 11459132Abstract: Described herein is a method of constructing a landing pad using a rocket engine while in-flight. Among other benefits, this method can reduce ejecta that otherwise would occur during landing on an unimproved surface. While a spacecraft is hovering over an unimproved surface, the spacecraft can inject particles into its rocket engine, after which the particles absorb heat from the engine and are projected at ballistic speeds toward the unimproved surface to create a landing pad. After constructing the landing pad and waiting for the landing pad to cool, the spacecraft can land on the landing pad. Also described herein are landing pads created from such particles as they impact the surface in a disc splat mode into the unimproved surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Masten Space Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Kuhns
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Publication number: 20220202397Abstract: An improved system and method of endobronchial imaging of lung nodules comprises the introduction of a perfluorocarbon (PFC) liquid into pulmonary passages of the lungs, the introduction of which enables better coupling between an endobronchial ultrasonic imaging system and a target tissue site within the pulmonary passages of the lungs, the improved coupling between the ultrasonic imaging system and a target tissue site being imparted by the removal (at least in part) the air interface present between the ultrasonic imaging system and the surface of the target tissue site. Furthermore, the unique properties of perfluorocarbon liquids (for example, the properties of superb biocompatibility, high affinity for dissolving oxygen, and extremely low surface tension) further position these substances to be particularly well-suited for this application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Megan Greenwood, Matthew Kuhn, Joanna Nathan
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Publication number: 20220117828Abstract: Smart walking devices, assemblies, and methods of using the same. Improved partial weight bearing requirements while using a walking aid may be provided. An example smart foot assembly may include a tubular sheath with a spring assembly connected to a foot with a force sensor coupled to the spring assembly wherein during a load phase as the distal end of the foot contacts the ground, the foot moves proximally as load is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Rajitha Aluru, William Cohn, Megan Greenwood, Matthew Kuhn, Yufei Cui, Shade V. Flavien, Katherine C. Hu, Shujian Lin, Adalberto F. Machin, Mykia M. Washington
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Publication number: 20220047322Abstract: A method for removing tissues may comprise disposing a tissue resection device at a target tissue site, causing the tissue resection device to resect a core of tissue from the target tissue site, removing the core of tissue from the body, wherein the removing the core of tissue from the body creates a core cavity at the target tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: William Cohn, Terry Daglow, Matthew Kuhn, Jonathan Melchor, Theodore Mick, Chris Mills, Steven Nguyen, Jorge Salazar