Patents by Inventor MATTHEW OWENS

MATTHEW OWENS 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: 9731862
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a nestable containing for storing and dispensing wipes. The nestable container includes a container body comprising a bottom wall, side walls, and a corner region including an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The nestable container includes a first ledge and a second ledge. The first and second ledges each have a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the first ledge is connected with the exterior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the first ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the first ledge comprises a ridge. The proximal end region of the second ledge is connected with the interior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the second ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the second ledge comprises a ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard Shane Mays, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Lucio Frias, William Kater LaSala, James Matthew Owen
  • Publication number: 20170071621
    Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical tool system for actuating a handpiece with a tip. The voltage and frequency of the drive signal applied to the handpiece drivers is a function of the equivalent of current through the mechanical components of the handpiece and tip and the frequency responsiveness of these components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Downey, Matthew Owen
  • Patent number: 9540620
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating G-alpha-q activity and methods of screening of test substances for the ability to modulate G-alpha-q activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: John Sondek, Thomas Kendall Harden, Gary Lynn Waldo, Matthew Owen Barrett, Thomas Henry Charpentier
  • Patent number: 9277843
    Abstract: A wipes container designed for one-handed use. The wipes container may have a three-dimensional orifice to facilitate access to wipes stored therein. The wipes container may have additional convenience features, including an ergonomic opening button, gripping feet, and a size ratio consistent with moisture retention and one-handed operation. Methods and structures for communicating the proper use of the ergonomic features of the container are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard Shane Mays, Lucio Frias, Samir M. Aziz, James Matthew Owen, Richard Lawrence Horstman
  • Patent number: 9194272
    Abstract: The present disclose is directed to a power system. The power system may include a power source that creates a flow of exhaust. The power system may further include a particulate collection device that receives the flow of exhaust. The power system may also include an additive injector located downstream of the power source, the additive injector may be configured to provide a controlled supply of additive to the flow of exhaust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Owen Stefanick, Brett Bailey, Christopher Joseph Rynders, Jr., Clifford Eugene Cotton, III
  • Publication number: 20150218538
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating G-alpha-q activity and methods of screening of test substances for the ability to modulate G-alpha-q activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: John Sondek, Thomas Kendall Harden, Gary Lynn Waldo, Matthew Owen Barrett, Thomas Henry Charpentier
  • Publication number: 20150158631
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a nestable containing for storing and dispensing wipes. The nestable container includes a container body comprising a bottom wall, side walls, and a corner region including an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The nestable container includes a first ledge and a second ledge. The first and second ledges each have a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the first ledge is connected with the exterior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the first ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the first ledge comprises a ridge. The proximal end region of the second ledge is connected with the interior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the second ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the second ledge comprises a ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Shane Mays, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Lucio Frias, William Kater LaSala, James Matthew Owen
  • Patent number: 8985334
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a nestable containing for storing and dispensing wipes. The nestable container includes a container body comprising a bottom wall, side walls, and a corner region including an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The nestable container includes a first ledge and a second ledge. The first and second ledges each have a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the first ledge is connected with the exterior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the first ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the first ledge comprises a ridge. The proximal end region of the second ledge is connected with the interior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the second ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the second ledge comprises a ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard Shane Mays, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Lucio Frias, William Kater LaSala, James Matthew Owen
  • Publication number: 20140209500
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a nestable containing for storing and dispensing wipes. The nestable container includes a container body comprising a bottom wall, side walls, and a corner region including an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The nestable container includes a first ledge and a second ledge. The first and second ledges each have a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the first ledge is connected with the exterior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the first ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the first ledge comprises a ridge. The proximal end region of the second ledge is connected with the interior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the second ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the second ledge comprises a ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard Shane Mays, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Lucio Frias, William Kater LaSala, James Matthew Owen
  • Publication number: 20120074142
    Abstract: A wipes container designed for one-handed use. The wipes container may have a three-dimensional orifice to facilitate access to wipes stored therein. The wipes container may have additional convenience features, including an ergonomic opening button, gripping feet, and a size ratio consistent with moisture retention and one-handed operation. Methods and structures for communicating the proper use of the ergonomic features of the container are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Shane Mays, Lucio Frias, Samir M. Aziz, James Matthew Owen, Richard Lawrence Horstman
  • Patent number: 8078068
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described hereinto to provide a notification when a predetermined event occurs that is related to a consumable. A print engine outputs hard copies based on electronically received data. One or more toner cartridges that are utilized by the print engine to place toner onto a hard copy substrate. A meter monitors and provides a level of remaining toner for each of the one or more cartridges. A yield component receives level data from each meter to compare to an expected yield and an expected grams per impression, wherein if the expected yield and/or the expected grams per impression are outside of a predetermined threshold, a signal is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Lee Reitz, Matthew Owen Scrafford
  • Publication number: 20100303481
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described hereinto to provide a notification when a predetermined event occurs that is related to a consumable. A print engine outputs hard copies based on electronically received data. One or more toner cartridges that are utilized by the print engine to place toner onto a hard copy substrate. A meter monitors and provides a level of remaining toner for each of the one or more cartridges. A yield component receives level data from each meter to compare to an expected yield and an expected grams per impression, wherein if the expected yield and/or the expected grams per impression are outside of a predetermined threshold, a signal is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeremy Lee Reitz, Matthew Owen Scrafford
  • Patent number: 7805676
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide for enhanced calendaring functionality in a collaboration suite application. A mini-calendar display in different views of the collaboration suite application provide for an easy way to view, edit and/or add appointments without needing to open of the calendar in the collaboration suite application. Email messages can be dragged onto days in the mini-calendar to create meeting proposals. Enhanced UI allows for different meetings being having different appearances based on whether they have been accepted, rejected, etc. Multiple calendars can be viewed simultaneously and their cumulative availability for any time slot can be easily seen via a calendar thermometer. Requests for sharing of calendars can be communicated via email messages, and they can be seamlessly responded to within the email message itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: VMware, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland J. Schemers, Ross Dargahi, Timothy W. Brennan, Jiho Hahm, Daniel Geoffrey Karp, James Andrew Clark, Matthew Owen Williams
  • Publication number: 20100132341
    Abstract: The present disclose is directed to a power system. The power system may include a power source that creates a flow of exhaust. The power system may further include a particulate collection device that receives the flow of exhaust. The power system may also include an additive injector located downstream of the power source, the additive injector may be configured to provide a controlled supply of additive to the flow of exhaust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Owen Stefanick, Brett Bailey, Christopher Joseph Rynders, JR., Clifford Eugene Cotton, III
  • Patent number: 7673446
    Abstract: An exhaust emission control system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust emission control system has a first passageway and a second passageway disposed to receive exhaust in parallel. The exhaust emission control system also has a valve arrangement configured to regulate the flow of exhaust to the first and second passageways, and at least one sensor configured to sense a parameter indicative of a constituent of the exhaust. The at least one sensor generates a signal corresponding to the sensed parameter. The exhaust emission control system also has a controller in communication with the valve and the at least one sensor. The controller is configured to affect operation of the valve in response to the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Svetlana Mikhailovna Zemskova, Julie Marie Faas, Christie Susan Ragle, Matthew Owen Stefanick, Ronald Graham Silver
  • Publication number: 20090100347
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide for enhanced calendaring functionality in a collaboration suite application. A mini-calendar display in different views of the collaboration suite application provide for an easy way to view, edit and/or add appointments without needing to open of the calendar in the collaboration suite application. Email messages can be dragged onto days in the mini-calendar to create meeting proposals. Enhanced UI allows for different meetings being having different appearances based on whether they have been accepted, rejected, etc. Multiple calendars can be viewed simultaneously and their cumulative availability for any time slot can be easily seen via a calendar thermometer. Requests for sharing of calendars can be communicated via email messages, and they can be seamlessly responded to within the email message itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Roland J. Schemers, Ross Dargahi, Timothy W. Brennan, Jiho Hahm, Daniel Geoffrey Karp, James Andrew Clark, Matthew Owen Williams
  • Publication number: 20080178579
    Abstract: An exhaust emission control system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust emission control system has a first passageway and a second passageway disposed to receive exhaust in parallel. The exhaust emission control system also has a valve arrangement configured to regulate the flow of exhaust to the first and second passageways, and at least one sensor configured to sense a parameter indicative of a constituent of the exhaust. The at least one sensor generates a signal corresponding to the sensed parameter. The exhaust emission control system also has a controller in communication with the valve and the at least one sensor. The controller is configured to affect operation of the valve in response to the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Svetlana Mikhailovna Zemskova, Julie Marie Faas, Christie Susan Ragle, Matthew Owen Stefanick, Ronald Graham Silver
  • Patent number: 7063269
    Abstract: A rail support plate for use in a rail support system. The plate has an open slotted hole on one side and a hole on its other side. This plate is placed over a set of opposed holes in a support structure. One of these opposed holes has a fixedly secured anchor bolt that can be easily engaged by the open slotted hole of the plate. A securing bolt is inserted into the hole of the plate and into the aligned hole of the support structure. This arrangement permits easy removal and/or addition of a rail support plate from underneath a rail without the need to remove the rail from the support structure. Several rail support plates can be used along the length of the rail whereby the anchor bolts are arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Godfrey Matthew Owen Molyneux
  • Publication number: 20020017215
    Abstract: A rail support plate for use in a rail support system. The plate has an open slotted hole on one side and a hole on its other side. This plate is placed over a set of opposed holes in a support structure. One of these opposed holes has a fixedly secured anchor bolt that can be easily engaged by the open slotted hole of the plate. A securing bolt is inserted into the hole of the plate and into the aligned hole of the support structure. This arrangement permits easy removal and/or addition of a rail support plate from underneath a rail without the need to remove the rail from the support structure. Several rail support plates can be used along the length of the rail whereby the anchor bolts are arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Godfrey Matthew Owen Molyneux
  • Patent number: D626313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew Owen Nelson