Patents by Inventor Matthew Nolte
Matthew Nolte 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: 11961689Abstract: A load break tool is disclosed. The load break tool includes a main housing; a sleeve having a first end and a second end coaxially mounted in the main housing and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the second end of the sleeve remains in the main housing in the extended position; a clip assembly connected to the main housing for engaging a pull ring of a circuit isolating device; and a hook engaging terminal rotatably connected to the first end of the sleeve, such that the hook engaging terminal rotates relative to the clip assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Utility Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Peter Shirilla, Eugene H. Wood, Matthew Nolte, Jonathon S. Spencer, Thomas Beane, Zachary Greer
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Patent number: 11942766Abstract: A clamp apparatus is disclosed. The clamp apparatus includes a first half having a first end and a second end; a second half having a first end and a second end, the first and second halves being connected together at the first ends; and wherein the second end of the first half and the second end of the second half are flared outwardly away from a centerline of the clamp apparatus to receive a conductor therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Utility Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Aaron Wood, Michael Mingus, Peter Shirilla, Jonathon S. Spencer
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Publication number: 20230009698Abstract: A load break tool is disclosed. The load break tool includes a main housing; a sleeve having a first end and a second end coaxially mounted in the main housing and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the second end of the sleeve remains in the main housing in the extended position; a clip assembly connected to the main housing for engaging a pull ring of a circuit isolating device; and a hook engaging terminal rotatably connected to the first end of the sleeve, such that the hook engaging terminal rotates relative to the clip assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Peter Shirilla, Eugene H. Wood, Matthew Nolte, Jonathon S. Spencer, Thomas Beane, Zachary Greer
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Patent number: 11192148Abstract: A conductor cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The conductor cleaning apparatus includes a handle; a first arm pivotally connected to a second arm, the second arm being connected to the handle; and a first wire pad connected to the first arm and a second wire pad connected to the second arm, the first and second wire pads being configured to engage and clean a conductor positioned between the first and second wire pads.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: UTILITY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Eugene H. Wood, Daniel Shirilla, Peter Shirilla, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11017397Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure generally relate to presentation of electronic offers that are viewable on financial instruments (e.g., credit cards and debit cards) by users. More specifically, various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for embedding information pertaining to the electronic offers on a financial instrument of a user. The information can be displayed on a screen or using flashing lights included inside or on the surface of the financial instrument. These offers can be provided by merchants or by banks and financial institutions associated with the financial instrument. In some embodiments, the financial instrument communicates with a mobile application running on a user's mobile device via wireless communication methods to receive offer-related information provided by the mobile application.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Marcus Lee Willard, Raquel Alexis Low, Michelle Leib, Emily Krebs, Bryan Osterkamp
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Publication number: 20210094076Abstract: A conductor cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The conductor cleaning apparatus includes a handle; a first arm pivotally connected to a second arm, the second arm being connected to the handle; and a first wire pad connected to the first arm and a second wire pad connected to the second arm, the first and second wire pads being configured to engage and clean a conductor positioned between the first and second wire pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Eugene H. Wood, Daniel Shirilla, Peter Shirilla, Aaron Wood
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Publication number: 20210095704Abstract: A clamp apparatus is disclosed. The clamp apparatus includes a first half having a first end and a second end; a second half having a first end and a second end, the first and second halves being connected together at the first ends; and wherein the second end of the first half and the second end of the second half are flared outwardly away from a centerline of the clamp apparatus to receive a conductor therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Aaron Wood, Michael Mingus, Peter Shirilla, Jonathon S. Spencer
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Patent number: 10296907Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure generally relate to presentation of electronic offers that are viewable on financial instruments (e.g., credit cards and debit cards) by users. More specifically, various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for embedding information pertaining to the electronic offers on a financial instrument of a user. The information can be displayed on a screen or using flashing lights included inside or on the surface of the financial instrument. These offers can be provided by merchants or by banks and financial institutions associated with the financial instrument. In some embodiments, the financial instrument communicates with a mobile application running on a user's mobile device via wireless communication methods to receive offer-related information provided by the mobile application.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Marcus Lee Willard, Raquel Alexis Low, Michelle Leib, Emily Krebs, Bryan Osterkamp
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Patent number: 9024182Abstract: A line-jumper apparatus typically includes a first connector, a second connector, and a housing attached to the first connector and the second connector. In a closed position, the housing provides a low-resistance current path and a high-resistance current path between the first connector and the second connector. In an open position, the housing inhibits current from flowing between the first connector and the second connector. The housing is configured so that, when the housing is transitioned from the closed position to the open position, the low-resistance current path is opened before the high-resistance current path. The housing typically includes a safety mechanism that prevents the low-resistance current path from being opened unless the high-resistance current path is closed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Utility Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Eugene H. Wood, Matthew Nolte
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Publication number: 20140299346Abstract: A line-jumper apparatus typically includes a first connector, a second connector, and a housing attached to the first connector and the second connector. In a closed position, the housing provides a low-resistance current path and a high-resistance current path between the first connector and the second connector. In an open position, the housing inhibits current from flowing between the first connector and the second connector. The housing is configured so that, when the housing is transitioned from the closed position to the open position, the low-resistance current path is opened before the high-resistance current path. The housing typically includes a safety mechanism that prevents the low-resistance current path from being opened unless the high-resistance current path is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Eugene H. Wood, Matthew Nolte
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Patent number: 8759672Abstract: A line-jumper apparatus typically includes a first connector, a second connector, and a housing attached to the first connector and the second connector. In a closed position, the housing provides a low-resistance current path and a high-resistance current path between the first connector and the second connector. In an open position, the housing inhibits current from flowing between the first connector and the second connector. The housing is configured so that, when the housing is transitioned from the closed position to the open position, the low-resistance current path is opened before the high-resistance current path. The housing typically includes a safety mechanism that prevents the low-resistance current path from being opened unless the high-resistance current path is closed.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Utility Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Eugene H. Wood, Matthew Nolte
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Publication number: 20110101716Abstract: A lineman's pole having telescoping sections is connected by a push button assembly for temporarily fixing the length of the pole by holding sections together. The push button assembly is accessible from an end of the pole and can be installed, removed, and positioned via a connector accessible from one open end of the pole. A tool engages the connector on the push button, allowing for pulling, pushing, and rotating the button into a desired position. One connector includes a threading. A threaded tool engages the threads, allowing the user to pull the push button out of the telescoping pole. The connector, such as the threads within a bore in an adapter holding the push button, allows for removing the push button assembly. The push button assembly connects and releases cylindrical sections of the telescoping lineman's pole via openings in the surface of the telescoping sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Matthew Nolte, Eugene Wood, Michael Nolte