Patents by Inventor Matthew Michel
Matthew Michel 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: 20240118921Abstract: An embedded device includes an Ethernet-APL interface through which to conduct communications and receive power over an Ethernet-APL network connection; an analog communication interface for establishing an analog connection with a field device/instrument; a memory; and a processor(s). The processor(s), in communication with the memory, is configured to: apply a firmware framework to implement a embedded platform without an operating system; and perform prioritized, multi-tasking of a plurality of run-to-complete tasks for monitoring and/or control of a plant or process according to the embedded platform. The tasks can include communications with at least one field device/instrument through analog connection via the analog communication interface. The communications include at least receiving measurement data from the at least one field device/instrument or outputting control data to the at least one field device/instrument. The embedded device can be a constrained edge device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.Inventors: Brooks Read, Briane Ritchie, Matthew Michel, Mark Bertolina
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Publication number: 20240118798Abstract: A method is provided of configuring a field device for monitoring and/or controlling an operation(s) of a process or plant. The method includes conducting web-based communication between a networked computer device and the field device over an Ethernet-APL to allow the networked computer device to access and interact with a web page(s) or program(s) that is hosted on a web server running on the field device. The method also includes configuring at the field device an operation parameter(s) and/or setting(s) of the field device based on user input received across the Ethernet-APL by the field device from user interaction with the web page(s) or program(s) through the networked computer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.Inventors: Briane Ritchie, Matthew Michel, Larry Brown, Mark Bertolina
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Patent number: 9877490Abstract: A portable hoist provides motorized hoisting and coincidental skinning of game animals. The hoist is preferably secured to an existing motor vehicle and is made using an adaptable segmented frame. A top frame portion includes an electric cable winch and may rotate to any orientation to position a hanging animal carcass where desired. A base portion of the hoist includes a pair of clamps which grip a hide portion of the animal. The winch is then used to simultaneously hoist and remove the hide of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventors: Richard Lee, Matthew Michel
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Patent number: 8042471Abstract: A safe and arm (S&A) device is disclosed. The device utilizes a no-fire separation distance and a mechanical configuration of primary explosive/booster explosive and secondary explosive to establish a safe mode. While in safe mode, the device would allow no more than 1 in 1 million detonation transfers to occur from primary to secondary. In armed mode, the no-fire separation distance is taken away, allowing reliable detonation transfer. Two arming environments, which occur after launch and safe separation, are used to move the S&A device to armed mode. The first environment is the release event of the projectiles from their packed state in a dispenser. The second environment is a target sense mechanism. If either arming environment returns to its original state, the mechanism returns to safe mode. The S&A device will not allow inadvertent packing into the dispenser of explosive devices in the armed state.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Matthew A. Michel, Joseph R. Mayersak, Lance Benedict
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Publication number: 20100031841Abstract: A safe and arm (S&A) device is disclosed. The device utilizes a no-fire separation distance and a mechanical configuration of primary explosive/booster explosive and secondary explosive to establish a safe mode. While in safe mode, the device would allow no more than 1 in 1 million detonation transfers to occur from primary to secondary. In armed mode, the no-fire separation distance is taken away, allowing reliable detonation transfer. Two arming environments, which occur after launch and safe separation, are used to move the S&A device to armed mode. The first environment is the release event of the projectiles from their packed state in a dispenser. The second environment is a target sense mechanism. If either arming environment returns to its original state, the mechanism returns to safe mode. The S&A device will not allow inadvertent packing into the dispenser of explosive devices in the armed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew A. Michel, Joseph R. Mayersak, Lance Benedict
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Patent number: 7343860Abstract: A safe and arm (S&A) device is disclosed. The device utilizes a no-fire separation distance and a mechanical configuration of primary explosive/booster explosive and secondary explosive to establish a safe mode. While in safe mode, the device would allow no more than 1 in 1 million detonation transfers to occur from primary to secondary. In armed mode, the no-fire separation distance is taken away, allowing reliable detonation transfer. Two arming environments, which occur after launch and safe separation, are used to move the S&A device to armed mode. The first environment is the release event of the projectiles from their packed state in a dispenser. The second environment is a target sense mechanism. If either arming environment returns to its original state, the mechanism returns to safe mode. The S&A device will not allow inadvertent packing into the dispenser of explosive devices in the armed state.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Matthew A. Michel, Joseph R. Mayersak, Lance Benedict
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Publication number: 20080011179Abstract: A safe and arm (S&A) device is disclosed. The device utilizes a no-fire separation distance and a mechanical configuration of primary explosive/booster explosive and secondary explosive to establish a safe mode. While in safe mode, the device would allow no more than 1 in 1 million detonation transfers to occur from primary to secondary. In armed mode, the no-fire separation distance is taken away, allowing reliable detonation transfer. Two arming environments, which occur after launch and safe separation, are used to move the S&A device to armed mode. The first environment is the release event of the projectiles from their packed state in a dispenser. The second environment is a target sense mechanism. If either arming environment returns to its original state, the mechanism returns to safe mode. The S&A device will not allow inadvertent packing into the dispenser of explosive devices in the armed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew A. Michel, Joseph R. Mayersak, Lance Benedict
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Publication number: 20070240699Abstract: An assembly for locking an oven door mounted on a body of a range and movable between open and closed positions, is provided that comprises a mount bracket adapted to be secured to the range body, with the mount bracket having a base and a cradle protruding below the base and disposed above an oven top wall. A latch member is coupled to the mount bracket for movement relative to the bracket. A locking device is disposed at least partially within the cradle and includes a thermally responsive element and a locking member coupled to the thermally responsive element. A heat transfer member has a first end adapted to be secured to the oven top wall and a second end secured to the cradle, wherein the locking member prevents the latch member from moving from a position where the door is latched and forced against the range body by the latch member toward a position wherein the door can be opened, when the thermally responsive member is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Aaron Welch, Matthew Michel
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Publication number: 20070218258Abstract: In general the disclosure relates to manufacturing methods for producing conductive patterns on flexible substrates. For example, a layer of a metal powder composition is deposited onto an adhesive overlaying a substrate. Pressure is applied to the metal powder composition on the adhesive coated substrate web by a die having one or more projections, in order to reproduce a pattern on the substrate. The metal powder is compressed by the projections of the die, thereby densifying the powder and causing it to adhere to the adhesive in a reproduction of the die pattern. The metal powder does not adhere substantially in uncompressed regions, and may be removed. In this manner, a metal powder composition may be densified and adhered to a substrate forming a web of flexible circuit elements, for example, circuit elements such as antennas, resistors, capacitors, inductive coils, conduction pads and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Terry Nees, Thanh-Huong Do, Steven Hackett, Matthew Michel, Katherine Brown
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Publication number: 20060226562Abstract: A polarizing film includes a first phase of a first polymer having a birefringence of at least 0.05 and a second phase of a second polymer disposed within the first phase. The index of refraction difference between the first and second phases is greater than about 0.05 along a first axis and is less than about 0.05 along at least one axis orthogonal to the first axis. The diffuse reflectivity of the first and second phases taken together along at least one axis for at least one polarization state of electromagnetic radiation may be at least about 30%. In some exemplary embodiments, the second phase has a refractive index of about 1.53 to about 1.59. In some exemplary embodiments, the second polymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) higher than the Tg of the birefringent first polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Martin Denker, Kristopher Derks, Timothy Hebrink, Richard Thompson, Robert Taylor, Matthew Michel, Mark O'Neill
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Publication number: 20060201928Abstract: A springless motorized door latch assembly for locking an oven door in a locked and sealed position for purposes of cleaning the oven. A motor and cam cause a latch member to move between three different positions. In one position the latch member prevents the oven door from opening. From this position, the latch member is pulled inwardly so the oven door is in a locked and sealed position. In its locked and sealed position the door may not be opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: FRANCE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventors: Donald Smith, Matthew Michel
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Publication number: 20060049386Abstract: Described are microfiber articles and methods and intermediates for their production, the microfiber articles being preferably produced from co-extruded multi-layer films, and the articles having a multi-layer construction that allows selection of the different layers to have different properties such that the article can have a desired combination of properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Robert Kody, Mario Perez, John Longabach, Kimberley Klepzig, John Sebastian, Terry Hobbs, Matthew Michel, Timothy Lindquist, Ravi Sura
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Publication number: 20060001273Abstract: A springless motorized door latch assembly for locking an oven door in a locked and sealed position for purposes of cleaning the oven. A motor and cam cause a latch member to move between three different positions. In one position the latch member prevents the oven door from opening. From this position, the latch member is pulled inwardly so the oven door is in a locked and sealed position. In its locked and sealed position the door may not be opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: France/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Donald Smith, Matthew Michel
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Publication number: 20050276985Abstract: Composite articles have two polymeric layers of different compositions bonded together by adhesive and mechanical means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Mark Muggli, Brian Spiewak, Craig Hoff, Katherine Graham, Kevin Doyle, Maria Dillon, Mark Williams, Todd Williams, Travis Hoium, Matthew Michel
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Publication number: 20050276945Abstract: Composite articles having two interlocked different thermoplastic layers, and methods for making the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Mark Muggli, Brian Spiewak, Craig Hoff, Katherine Graham, Kevin Doyle, Maria Dillon, Mark Williams, Todd R. Williams, Travis B. Hoium, Matthew Michel
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Publication number: 20050066840Abstract: A bellows, spool, and collar system for dispensing projectiles and submunitions with a predictable and uniform pattern is disclosed. The system utilizes projectiles densely packed in a spool. A plurality of spools is packaged in a missile, bomb, or similar tubular device with an energetic bellows actuator between each spool. The energetic bellows actuator expands rapidly to push a spool of projectiles out of the tubular housing. Timing means is provided for each bellows to provide proper axial spacing between spools prior to subsequently timed release of the projectiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventor: Matthew Michel