Patents by Inventor Matthew Maher
Matthew Maher 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: 20230421198Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 11595076Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20210391888Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 11025291Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20200228156Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 10536185Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 10284251Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20180294833Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20180287657Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 9929771Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 9929772Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20170230907Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey
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Publication number: 20170230074Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey
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Patent number: 8070685Abstract: A connectorized ultrasound probe includes a distal section that is configured for insertion into a patient's body and a proximal section configured to interface the distal section with an ultrasound system. The distal section is easily attachable and detachable from the proximal section using at least one set of connectors. When connected, a user-operated actuator located on the proximal section controls the bending of the distal section, and the ultrasound system sends driving signals to and receives return signals from the ultrasound transducer via the proximal section. This arrangement is particularly advantageous for long term monitoring, because the disconnectability of the proximal section makes it possible to leave the distal section in place in the patient for longer periods of time without undue discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Imacor Inc.Inventors: Edward Paul Harhen, Matthew Maher
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Publication number: 20070153541Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of mounting a light source, such as, for example a high-efficiency, high-power solid state light source (e.g., a LED) within a handle of an endoscope. One of the methods of the present invention includes removing a portion of a package surrounding the light source to expose a light source chip, positioning the exposed light source adjacent to a chassis within the handle and in contact with an end of a light guide bundle, translating the light source with the exposed light source chip about the end of the light guide while measuring light output from an illumination (i.e., distal) end of the light guide bundle with a photodetector, and securing the exposed light source to the chassis at a position in which maximum light output is measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Hudson Bennett, Robert Krupa, William LaFlash, Matthew Maher, Thomas Root
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Publication number: 20060235304Abstract: A connectorized ultrasound probe includes a distal section that is configured for insertion into a patient's body and a proximal section configured to interface the distal section with an ultrasound system. The distal section is easily attachable and detachable from the proximal section using at least one set of connectors. When connected, a user-operated actuator located on the proximal section controls the bending of the distal section, and the ultrasound system sends driving signals to and receives return signals from the ultrasound transducer via the proximal section. This arrangement is particularly advantageous for long term monitoring, because the disconnectability of the proximal section makes it possible to leave the distal section in place in the patient for longer periods of time without undue discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Edward Harhen, Matthew Maher
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Publication number: 20060085969Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of mounting a light source, such as, for example a high-efficiency, high-power solid state light source (e.g., a LED) within a handle of an endoscope. One of the methods of the present invention includes removing a portion of a package surrounding the light source to expose a light source chip, positioning the exposed light source adjacent to a chassis within the handle and in contact with an end of a light guide bundle, translating the light source with the exposed light source chip about the end of the light guide while measuring light output from an illumination (i.e., distal) end of the light guide bundle with a photodetector, and securing the exposed light source to the chassis at a position in which maximum light output is measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Hudson Bennett, Robert Krupa, William LaFlash, Matthew Maher, Thomas Root
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Publication number: 20040193016Abstract: An endoscope for remotely viewing and testing relatively inaccessible regions of structures that are under stress when used, the endoscope having a mechanically-articulated articulating distal end. The endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal working end. There is a working channel located within the shaft and open at both ends. A remote material stress-testing probe is located at least partially within the working channel, and is adapted to contact the region to be tested. There is at least one light guide in the shaft for carrying light introduced into the proximal end to a remote viewing area proximate the distal end. The endoscope further includes a user-operable shaft tip steering mechanism for articulating the distal end of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Thomas Root, Ralph Tillinghast, Matthew Maher, William LaFlash, Robert Krupa
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Publication number: 20040059191Abstract: A mechanism for articulating the distal end of an elongated tool through movement of drums, in which wires coupled to the drums connect the mechanism to the distal end of the tool that is being articulated. The mechanism comprises a joystick coupled to a rotatable shaft that is coupled to one of the drums. When the joystick is moved in one direction, the shaft is rotated, thereby rotating the drum and causing articulation in one plane. There is an arc arm rotatable by movement of the joystick. The arc arm rotates about an axis that is transverse to the shaft rotational axis. Rotation of the arc arm is accomplished by movement of the joystick in a plane that is transverse to the plane in which the joystick is moved to cause rotation of the first rotatable shaft. A gear system translates rotation of the arc arm to rotation of the second drum, to cause articulation in an articulation plane that is perpendicular to the articulation plane caused by rotation of the first drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Robert Krupa, William LaFlash, Matthew Maher, Thomas Root, Ralph Tillinghast