Patents by Inventor Matthew O'Brien

Matthew O'Brien 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).

  • Publication number: 20240115147
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for determining a pressure associated with a lumen of a body. A wireless sensor is positioned in the lumen of the body. The sensor comprises an LC resonant circuit having a resonant frequency configured to vary in response to changes in pressure in the lumen. One or more sensor calibration parameters are stored at an external base unit. The external based unit generates and transmits an energizing signal. A ring down response is received from the wireless sensor. The system and method determine the resonant frequency of the LC resonant circuit from the ring down response and calculate the pressure in the lumen from the resonant frequency of the LC resonant circuit utilizing the one or more sensor calibration parameters associated with the LC resonant circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Florent Cros, David O'Brien, Michael Fonseca, Matthew Abercrombie, Jin Woo Park, Angad Singh
  • Publication number: 20240117369
    Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and compositions for increasing genome editing and site-directed integration events utilizing guided endonucleases and floral cell-preferred or floral tissue-preferred promoters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Bauer, Brent Delbert Brower-Toland, Shunhong Dai, Brent O'Brien, Thomas L. Slewinski
  • Publication number: 20240060254
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a post having a first end and a second end, the post having a flange disposed at the first end, at least one anchor assembly, and a base assembly including an opening for receiving the first end of the post, and an anchoring region including at least one aperture for receiving the at least one anchor assembly, the base assembly having a shape that is bisectable by a line segment into a first region and a second region. The opening has a first centroid disposed in the first region and the anchoring region has a second centroid disposed in the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Ustach, Matthew O'Brien
  • Patent number: 11878842
    Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided including a bottle having an end portion with a first detent formation, and a collar having a second complementary detent formation. The collar is arranged to snap fit to the end portion by engagement of the detent formations by application of force only in a direction towards the bottle. In addition, a valve assembly for use with a drinking vessel is provided including a base member and a sealing member. The sealing member is movable, dependent on a pressure difference across it, between a sealed position, wherein the sealing member is sealed against the base member, and an unsealed position, wherein the sealing member is unsealed from the base member. One or more channels are formed between the base member and the sealing member and are arranged to allow air to enter the drinking vessel when the sealing member is in the unsealed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Mayborn (UK) Limited
    Inventors: James Roe, Jason Roebuck, Matthew O'Brien, Richard Parker, Peter Angus
  • Patent number: 11794064
    Abstract: An exercise machine reversible resistance system for reversing the directional force of resistance against an exercise implement before, during, or after the performance of a routine of one or more exercises. The exercise machine reversible resistance system generally includes a frame, an elongated member movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the elongated member has a first run and a second run, a resistance device that applies a resistance force to the elongated member in a single direction, an exercise implement movably connected to the frame and a clutch connected to the exercise implement. The clutch is adapted to selectively engage the first run or the second run of the elongated member for selective control of the resistance direction of the exercise implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Matthew O'Brien, William Balzer
  • Patent number: 11759770
    Abstract: A passive NOx absorber for treating an exhaust gas from a diesel engine is described. The passive NOx absorber comprises a first washcoat region comprising a zeolite catalyst, the zeolite catalyst comprising a noble metal and a zeolite having a SAR of 2-15.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jillian Collier, Francois Moreau, Matthew O'Brien, Paul Richard Phillips, Sanyuan Yang
  • Publication number: 20230272638
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a signpost assembly that includes a sign holder, a signpost that supports the sign holder, and a base for receiving the signpost. The base engages the signpost at two locations along the signpost, thereby ensuring that the signpost is held vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Ustach, Matthew O'Brien
  • Patent number: 11684236
    Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub having at least a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. The tub at least partially defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A rail mounting assembly includes a pair of braces. Each of the braces are coupled with a different one of the opposing side walls. A rail assembly is mounted to each of the braces. A dish rack is slidingly mounted to the rail assemblies for movement in and out of the treating chamber relative to the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Ellsworth Nearpass, Thomas Matthew O'Brien, Benjamin Nicholas Fulbright, Michael Earl Gatt
  • Publication number: 20230183930
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an inner core including a metal tube with a flange attached to its distal end, an elastic bumper assembly configured to enclose the distal end of the inner core therein, and a number of anchor assemblies, each anchor assembly including a washer and an anchor. Each anchor assembly extends through the bumper assembly and the flange such that a portion of the bumper assembly is held captive between the washer of the anchor assembly and the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Ustach, Matthew O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20230104565
    Abstract: A layered diesel oxidation catalyst for treatment of exhaust gas emissions from a diesel engine comprising: a flow-through monolith substrate having a honeycomb structure and comprising a front zone and a rear zone, wherein the front zone of the substrate comprises a combination of layers, one on top of another and comprising two or more of layers A, B and C; and the rear zone comprises Layer D, wherein: Layer A comprises platinum, palladium, or combinations thereof on a molecular sieve; Layer B comprises 1) platinum, palladium, or combinations thereof on a refractory metal oxide support; and 2) an alkaline earth metal, preferably barium, strontium or combinations thereof; Layer C comprises 1) a platinum group metal, which is platinum or a combination of both platinum and palladium on a refractory metal oxide support; and 2) a promoter metal, which is manganese and/or bismuth; and layer D comprises 1) platinum or a combination of both platinum and palladium on a refractory metal oxide support; and 2) manganes
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew CHIFFEY, Kieran COLE, Amelie DURAUD, Kamila GOLDYN, Francois MOREAU, Matthew O'BRIEN
  • Publication number: 20230097881
    Abstract: A post assembly has a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a hollow outer shell, an anchoring sub-assembly disposed at the proximal end for securing the post assembly to a surface, a core assembly disposed within the hollow outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Ustach, Teodoro A. Mesa, Matthew O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20220339613
    Abstract: A passive NOx absorber for treating an exhaust gas from a diesel engine is described. The passive NOx absorber comprises a first washcoat region comprising a zeolite catalyst, the zeolite catalyst comprising a noble metal and a zeolite having a SAR of 2-15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jillian Collier, Francois Moreau, Matthew O'Brien, Paul Richard Phillips, Sanyuan Yang
  • Publication number: 20220293243
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyzing sonograms of abdomen to identify presence or absence of free fluid in the abdomen. The systems and methods are useful for performing or assisting with point of care diagnosis of presence of internal bleeding in trauma patients without requiring input from a radiologist or another clinician trained to analyze sonograms for presence or absence of free fluid. Also provided are methods and system for training a medical imaging system for analyzing sonograms of abdomen to identify presence or absence of free fluid in the abdomen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Rachael Callcut, Michael Blum, Matthew O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20220257089
    Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub having at least a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. The tub at least partially defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A rail mounting assembly includes a pair of braces. Each of the braces are coupled with a different one of the opposing side walls. A rail assembly is mounted to each of the braces. A dish rack is slidingly mounted to the rail assemblies for movement in and out of the treating chamber relative to the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Ellsworth Nearpass, Thomas Matthew O'Brien, Benjamin Nicholas Fulbright, Michael Earl Gatt
  • Publication number: 20220226690
    Abstract: An exercise machine reversible resistance system for reversing the directional force of resistance against an exercise implement before, during, or after the performance of a routine of one or more exercises. The exercise machine reversible resistance system generally includes a frame, an elongated member movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the elongated member has a first run and a second run, a resistance device that applies a resistance force to the elongated member in a single direction, an exercise implement movably connected to the frame and a clutch connected to the exercise implement. The clutch is adapted to selectively engage the first run or the second run of the elongated member for selective control of the resistance direction of the exercise implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Matthew O'Brien, William Balzer
  • Patent number: 11359530
    Abstract: An exhaust system for treating an exhaust gas produced by a lean burn engine comprising: (i) a NOx absorber catalyst comprising a molecular sieve catalyst disposed on a substrate, wherein the molecular sieve catalyst comprises a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; (ii) means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas; and (iii) a lean NOx trap; wherein the NOx absorber catalyst is upstream of both the means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas and the lean NOx trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company
    Inventors: David Bergeal, Gavin Brown, Andrew Francis Chiffey, Francois Moreau, Matthew O'Brien
  • Patent number: 11344179
    Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub having at least a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. The tub at least partially defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A rail mounting assembly includes a pair of braces. Each of the braces are coupled with a different one of the opposing side walls. A rail assembly is mounted to each of the braces. A dish rack is slidingly mounted to the rail assemblies for movement in and out of the treating chamber relative to the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Ellsworth Nearpass, Thomas Matthew O'Brien, Benjamin Nicholas Fulbright, Michael Earl Gatt
  • Patent number: 11298582
    Abstract: An exercise machine reversible resistance system for reversing the directional force of resistance against an exercise implement before, during, or after the performance of a routine of one or more exercises. The exercise machine reversible resistance system generally includes a frame, an elongated member movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the elongated member has a first run and a second run, a resistance device that applies a resistance force to the elongated member in a single direction, an exercise implement movably connected to the frame and a clutch connected to the exercise implement. The clutch is adapted to selectively engage the first run or the second run of the elongated member for selective control of the resistance direction of the exercise implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Matthew O'Brien, William Balzer
  • Publication number: 20220105010
    Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided including a bottle having an end portion with a first detent formation, and a collar having a second complementary detent formation. The collar is arranged to snap fit to the end portion by engagement of the detent formations by application of force only in a direction towards the bottle. In addition, a valve assembly for use with a drinking vessel is provided including a base member and a sealing member. The sealing member is movable, dependent on a pressure difference across it, between a sealed position, wherein the sealing member is sealed against the base member, and an unsealed position, wherein the sealing member is unsealed from the base member. One or more channels are formed between the base member and the sealing member and are arranged to allow air to enter the drinking vessel when the sealing member is in the unsealed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: James Roe, Jason Roebuck, Matthew O'Brien, Richard Parker, Peter Angus
  • Patent number: D989866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: McCue Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Ustach, Matthew O'Brien