Patents by Inventor Matthew O'Connor

Matthew O'Connor 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).

  • Patent number: 11110875
    Abstract: A composite tie bar assembly for distributing loads to a support frame of an automotive vehicle. The tie bar assembly includes a pair of spaced apart. reinforcement bars extending longitudinally between opposing ends. A tie bar shell is supported by the reinforcement bars and extends between opposite first and second distal cods. The tie bar shell has a first support plate extending between the reinforcement bars adjacent the first distal end and a second support plate extending between the reinforcement bars adjacent the second distal end. Bach of the support plates includes a plurality of structural ribs formed Integral therewith for distributing loads from the reinforcement bars to the support frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: A.G. Simpson (USA), Inc
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Panasiewicz, Uwe Sehling, Rory B. Patterson, Matthew O'Lear
  • Patent number: 11103858
    Abstract: A NOx absorber catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a lean burn engine. The NOx absorber catalyst comprises a molecular sieve catalyst comprising a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; an oxygen storage material for protecting the molecular sieve catalyst; and a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Chiffey, Jack Corps, Laura Mitchell-Downie, Francois Moreau, Matthew O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20210254239
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include potassium sodium niobate (KNN) films and methods of making such films. In an embodiment, a method of forming a potassium sodium niobate (KNN) film comprises preparing a solution comprising water, potassium hexaniobate salts, and sodium hexaniobate salts. In an embodiment, the solution is spin coated onto a substrate to form a film on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. In an embodiment, the method may further comprise heat treating the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Michelle DOLGOS, Dylan FAST, May NYMAN, Brady J. GIBBONS, Matthew O. CLARK
  • Patent number: 11073500
    Abstract: A method for testing a structure using laser ultrasound includes steps of: (1) directing positioning light on a surface of the structure; (2) determining a spatial location and a spatial orientation of the surface from an evaluation of the positioning light reflected back from the surface; (3) directing pump light onto the surface to generate ultrasonic waves in the structure; (4) selectively locating a probe-light focal point of probe light on the surface, based on the spatial location determined for the surface; (5) selectively angularly orienting the probe light normal to the surface, based on the spatial orientation determined for the surface; and (6) directing the probe light onto the surface to detect a response to the ultrasonic waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: The Boeing Company, University of Washington
    Inventors: Jill P. Bingham, Gary E. Georgeson, William P. Motzer, Alan F. Stewart, Matthew O'Donnell, Ivan Pelivanov
  • Publication number: 20210225182
    Abstract: An audio signal received at audio sensors of an aircraft is analyzed to determine directional information for a source of the audio signal. A location of the source of the audio signal is determined based on the directional information for the source of the audio signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Keenan A. Wyrobek, Matthew O. Derry, Rohit H. Sant, Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan, Thomas O. Teisberg, Michael J. Demertzi
  • Publication number: 20210216618
    Abstract: An administered authentication system can authenticate an artificial reality device using an authorization record between a user account and an artificial reality device. In some implementations, the authorization record is created in response to activation of a user account-specific key sent to a user-supplied contact, where an artificial reality device identifier was provided with the user-supplied contact. In other implementations, the authorization record is created in response to activation of a user account-specific key provided to the artificial reality device as a code, where activation of the key includes adding an artificial reality device identifier to a key activation message. In yet other implementations, the authorization record is created in response to an application associated with a user account activating an artificial reality device-specific key, with an artificial reality device identifier, that is provided via the artificial reality device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Marc Krejci, David Scoville, Chelsea Klukas, Matthew O'neil Terrell, Tristam Kyle MacDonald, Justin Peng, Florian Ludwig
  • Publication number: 20210212297
    Abstract: A system for determining the gender and/or fertility status of avian eggs including a sampling apparatus and an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and detector. In certain embodiments, the transmitter operates in the terahertz range. The sampling apparatus can be coupled to an avian egg. The sampling apparatus includes a vacuum source, a gas collection device, and a membrane that can be positioned in the passageway coupling the vacuum source to the gas collection device. The membrane is capable of capturing volatile organic compounds. The sampling apparatus applies a vacuum from the vacuum source to the gas proximate to the avian egg and directs the gas captured from the vicinity of the egg toward the membrane. Subsequently, the membrane is positioned within the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter, generating a spectrum which can be analyzed to determine whether the egg is fertile or infertile, and if fertile, whether the egg is male or female.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: NOVATRANS GROUP S.A.
    Inventors: Paul Knepper, Matthew O'Hayer, Jonathan Hoopes, Eran Gabbai
  • Publication number: 20210219132
    Abstract: Provisioning multiple artificial reality devices can be accomplished through network communications between a device distributor, an administration system, a provisioning device, and the artificial reality devices. The device distributor can provide, to the administration system, a list of artificial reality devices corresponding to a particular organization. A provisioning device can sign into an account on the administration system and receive the list. The provisioning device can then scan for wireless connectivity with the listed artificial reality devices and can make a wireless connection with any artificial reality devices that respond and that are on the list. The provisioning device can then send these devices credentials for a local WiFi network. The artificial reality devices can automatically, upon receipt of the credentials, connect to the administration system to obtain the software update and/or the configuration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Ahmed Mohamed Eid Amin, Tristam Kyle MacDonald, Yuchen Zheng, Matthew O'neil Terrell
  • Publication number: 20210212296
    Abstract: A system for determining the gender and/or fertility status of avian eggs including a sampling apparatus and an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and detector. In certain embodiments, the transmitter operates in the terahertz range. The sampling apparatus can be coupled to an avian egg. The sampling apparatus includes a vacuum source, a gas collection device, and a membrane that can be positioned in the passageway coupling the vacuum source to the gas collection device. The membrane is capable of capturing volatile organic compounds. The sampling apparatus applies a vacuum from the vacuum source to the gas proximate to the avian egg and directs the gas captured from the vicinity of the egg toward the membrane. Subsequently, the membrane is positioned within the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter, generating a spectrum which can be analyzed to determine whether the egg is fertile or infertile, and if fertile, whether the egg is male or female.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: NOVATRANS GROUP S.A.
    Inventors: Paul Knepper, Matthew O'Hayer, Jonathan Hoopes, Eran Gabbai
  • Publication number: 20210208036
    Abstract: An automated computer-controlled sampling system and related methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing agricultural samples for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The sampling system allows multiple samples to be processed and analyzed for different analytes or chemical properties in a simultaneous concurrent or semi-concurrent manner. Advantageously, the system can process soil samples in the “as collected” condition without drying or grinding. The system generally includes a sample preparation sub-system which receives soil samples collected by a probe collection sub-system and produces a slurry (i.e. mixture of soil, vegetation, and/or manure and water), and a chemical analysis sub-system which processes the prepared slurry samples for quantifying multiple analytes and/or chemical properties of the sample. The sample preparation and chemical analysis sub-systems can be used to analyze soil, vegetation, and/or manure samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Swanson, Dale Koch, Kent Levy, Matthew O'Neall, Reid Harman, Timothy Schaefer, Adam Vaccari
  • Publication number: 20210208123
    Abstract: An automated computer-controlled sampling system and related methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing agricultural samples for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The sampling system allows multiple samples to be processed and analyzed for different analytes or chemical properties in a simultaneous concurrent or semi-concurrent manner. Advantageously, the system can process soil samples in the “as collected” condition without drying or grinding. The system generally includes a sample preparation sub-system which receives soil samples collected by a probe collection sub-system and produces a slurry (i.e. mixture of soil, vegetation, and/or manure and water), and a chemical analysis sub-system which processes the prepared slurry samples for quantifying multiple analytes and/or chemical properties of the sample. The sample preparation and chemical analysis sub-systems can be used to analyze soil, vegetation, and/or manure samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Swanson, Dale Koch, Kent Levy, Matthew O'Neall, Reid Harman, Timothy Schaefer, Adam Vaccari
  • Patent number: 11045636
    Abstract: An apparatus for selectively coupling a first tube and a second tube allows easy separation and connection of tubing in cases of accidental or forceful removal of the tube. A first connecting member and a second connecting member can be easily connected and disconnected as needed to prevent and allow fluid flow to and from a patient. The apparatus can be applied to prevent the accidental removal of patients undergoing extended treatments involving tubes entering the body in the clinical, geriatric, or other care settings. The apparatus also allows for the purposeful detachment and sealing of tubes entering the body to allow for increased patient mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Keith Joseph Watza, Zachary William Murdock, Samuel Jacob Luethy, Cody Matthew O'Cain
  • Publication number: 20210186300
    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: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Charles Ellsworth Nearpass, Thomas Matthew O'Brien, Benjamin Nicholas Fulbright, Michael Earl Gatt
  • Patent number: 11034672
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof of formula I as inhibitors of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK), in particular extracellular mutants of ErbB-receptors. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparation these compounds, compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using them in the treatment of cancer in mammals (e.g. humans).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Flohr, Alexander Mayweg, George Trainor, David M. Epstein, Matthew O'Connor, Elizabeth Buck, Luca Arista
  • Publication number: 20210169361
    Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Jennifer Bergstrom, Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Brandon P. Fisk, Yongji Fu, Michael S. Hood, Charles A. Lachenbruch, John A. Lane, Kenzi L. Mudge, Matthew O'Neal, Frank E. Sauser, Douglas A. Seim, Gregory J. Shannon
  • Publication number: 20210163447
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof of formula I as inhibitors of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK), in particular extracellular mutants of ErbB-receptors. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparation these compounds, compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using them in the treatment of cancer in mammals (e.g. humans).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Alexander FLOHR, Alexander MAYWEG, George TRAINOR, David M. EPSTEIN, Matthew O'CONNOR, Elizabeth BUCK, Luca ARISTA
  • Publication number: 20210166182
    Abstract: Methods to correct for biases and inaccuracies of subjective data sources are provided. In some instances, data sources provide an indication of quality of an item, and various methods determine an instrinsic quality of the item from the data. In some instances, various methods utilize ratings provided by a collection of raters to determine an intrinsic quality. Biases and inaccuracies of raters can be determined and can be utilized for correction in order to reach an intrinsic quality of an item. A number of applications utilizing quality of an item quality and biases and inaccuracies of raters are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Université de Bordeaux
    Inventors: Nicolas Carayol, Matthew O. Jackson
  • Patent number: 11006617
    Abstract: A system for determining the gender and/or fertility status of avian eggs including a sampling apparatus and an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and detector. In certain embodiments, the transmitter operates in the terahertz range. The sampling apparatus can be coupled to an avian egg. The sampling apparatus includes a vacuum source, a gas collection device, and a membrane that can be positioned in the passageway coupling the vacuum source to the gas collection device. The membrane is capable of capturing volatile organic compounds. The sampling apparatus applies a vacuum from the vacuum source to the gas proximate to the avian egg and directs the gas captured from the vicinity of the egg toward the membrane. Subsequently, the membrane is positioned within the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter, generating a spectrum which can be analyzed to determine whether the egg is fertile or infertile, and if fertile, whether the egg is male or female.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: NOVATRANS GROUP S.A.
    Inventors: Paul Knepper, Matthew O'Hayer, Jonathan Hoopes, Eran Gabbai
  • Publication number: 20210123836
    Abstract: An automated computer-controlled sampling system and related methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing agricultural samples for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The sampling system allows multiple samples to be processed and analyzed for different analytes or chemical properties in a simultaneous concurrent or semi-concurrent manner. Advantageously, the system can process soil samples in the “as collected” condition without drying or grinding. The system generally includes a sample preparation sub-system which receives soil samples collected by a probe collection sub-system and produces a slurry (i.e. mixture of soil, vegetation, and/or manure and water), and a chemical analysis sub-system which processes the prepared slurry samples for quantifying multiple analytes and/or chemical properties of the sample. The sample preparation and chemical analysis sub-systems can be used to analyze soil, vegetation, and/or manure samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Swanson, Dale Koch, Kent Levy, Matthew O'Neall, Reid Harman
  • Patent number: D927231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew O'Sullivan