Patents by Inventor Michael Matthew

Michael Matthew 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: 8822806
    Abstract: The present inventive foot-operable apparatus and method comprise a generally rectangular housing comprising at least one internally positioned accelerometer sensor component, and also including at least one pedal-type component oriented toward, and operable by, a user, and advantageously enable the operating user to produce one or more control signals, of one or more types, and within one or more ranges, in response to the user's predetermined interaction(s) therewith. The novel utilization by the present invention of at least one accelerometer sensor component provides it with numerous advantageous features (such as extensive flexibility, ease of adaptation/configuration, etc.), and a wide range of functionality, while facilitating its easier transport and operation, and greatly increasing the reliability thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: New Sensor Corp.
    Inventors: David Cockerell, Michael Matthews
  • Publication number: 20140148041
    Abstract: Power connector assembly including a power contact having a base portion and opposing contact springs that project from the base portion along a mating axis. The contact springs oppose each other across a receiving space and are configured to engage a common conductive component that is inserted into the receiving space in a direction along the mating axis. The power connector assembly also includes an alignment body that has a support plate and a coupling member that engages and holds the power contact. The support plate includes an elongated slot and a contact window. The coupling member holds the power contact in a designated position relative to the support plate, wherein the base portion extends into the contact window when in the designated position and the contact springs extend along and substantially parallel to the elongated slot when in the designated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David Patrick Orris, Brandon Michael Matthews
  • Publication number: 20140145374
    Abstract: Methods of molding polymer-hydroxylated lipid compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymers and hydroxylated lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gene Michael ALTONEN, John Moncrief LAYMAN, Andrew Eric NELTNER, Isao NODA, Eric Bryan BOND, William Maxwell ALLEN, Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI, Stephen Anthony DeROSE, Robert Edward SHUMATE
  • Publication number: 20140138584
    Abstract: Polymer-soap compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and soap. Methods of making and using polymer-soap compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Bryan BOND, Isao NODA, William Maxwell ALLEN, Jr., Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20140142226
    Abstract: Starch-thermoplastic polymer-grease compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and grease. Methods of making and using starch-thermoplastic polymer-grease compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Bryan BOND, Isao NODA, William Maxwell ALLEN, JR., Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20140142232
    Abstract: Polymer-grease compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and grease. Methods of making and using polymer-grease compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Bryan BOND, Isao NODA, William Maxwell ALLEN, JR., Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20140142233
    Abstract: Polymer-hydroxylated lipid compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and hydroxylated lipid. Methods of making and using polymer-hydroxylated lipid compositions, and non-migrating articles made therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Moncrief LAYMAN, Andrew Eric NELTNER, Isao NODA, Eric Bryan BOND, William Maxwell ALLEN, Jr., Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI, Stephen Anthony DeROSE, Robert Edward SHUMATE
  • Publication number: 20140142225
    Abstract: Starch-thermoplastic polymer-soap compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and soap. Methods of making and using starch-thermoplastic polymer-soap compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Bryan BOND, Isao NODA, William Maxwell ALLEN, Jr., Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20140142234
    Abstract: Polymer-hydrogenated castor oil compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and hydrogenated castor oil. Methods of making and using polymer-hydrogenated castor oil compositions, and non-migrating articles made therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Moncrief LAYMAN, Andrew Eric NELTNER, Isao NODA, Eric Bryan BOND, William Maxwell ALLEN, Jr., Michael Matthew SATKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20140128543
    Abstract: A method of making a polyurethane coating can comprise: mixing an unblocked isocyanate component with a polyol component in the presence of a hydroxyl-free solvent and a catalyst to form a reaction mixture; depositing the reaction mixture onto a polymer substrate; and curing the reaction mixture on the substrate to form a polyurethane coated substrate. The polyurethane coated substrate can have a percent thinning of greater than or equal to 10%, e.g., without cracking or delamination when measured on a rectangular block having 90° angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: David Dean Clinnin, Michael Matthew Laurin, Michael J. Davis
  • Patent number: 8717351
    Abstract: A PFI reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Matthew Wirtz, Frank Joseph Modlinski, Nathan Joseph Kielman, William Rodney Ditzler, David Daniel Schaeffer, An Vinh, Stephanie Stites, Patrick Robert Simpson, Brett Thomas Edwards
  • Patent number: 8717384
    Abstract: An image file format article of manufacture for a PFI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The United State of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Matthew Wirtz, David Daniel Schaeffer, An Vinh, Stephanie Stites, Patrick Robert Simpson, Brett Thomas Edwards, Frank Joseph Modlinski, Nathan Joseph Kielman, William Rodney Ditzler
  • Publication number: 20140091115
    Abstract: The present invention is a sling system utilizing a rear sling fitting for a long firearm, such as a rifle. Such fittings typically are positioned between the stock and receiver. It presents a fitting body with an aperture to slide over a rifle receiver tube and a connection bar extending from a reverse of the fitting body. A point-type sling attachment may then be attached to the connection bar and be able to slide left and right across the back of the weapon, allowing for quickly adaptable left or right positioning of the weapon. Registration geometry may be added and positioned to further allow interface with weapon geometry and prevent rotation of the fitting during use. The connection bar may be positioned on another component of the weapon, such as the receiver or the stock, should the weapon not have a receiver extension tube. A convertible sling and forward sling mount are also disclosed for cooperative use with the fitting, completing the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Travis D. Haley, Michael Matthew Curry, Andrew Kent, Michael T. Mayberry, Michael D. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20130344299
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a coated thermoplastic film, comprises a polymeric film substrate; and a coating formed from a coating composition comprising a urethane acrylate having a functionality of 2.0 to 6.0 acrylate functional groups; an acrylate monomer having a functional group; and an epoxy acrylate oligomer; and an additive comprising at least one of a silicone based additive, palmitic acid, and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing. In an embodiment, a method of molding an article comprises decorating and forming the coated thermoplastic film to form a shaped film, and placing the shaped film into a mold, and injecting a resin into the mold cavity space behind the shaped film, wherein the shaped film and the injection molded resin form a single molded part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: Andrei Sharygin, Michael Matthew Laurin
  • Publication number: 20130344296
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a coated thermoplastic film, comprises a polymeric film substrate; and a coating formed from a coating composition comprising a urethane acrylate having a functionality of 2.0 to 6.0 acrylate functional groups; an acrylate monomer having a functional group; and an epoxy acrylate oligomer. In an embodiment, a method of making the coated thermoplastic film comprises decorating and shaping a coated thermoplastic film comprising a polymeric film substrate; and a coating formed from a coating composition comprising a urethane acrylate having a functionality of 2.0 to 6.0 acrylate functional groups; an acrylate monomer having a functional group; and an epoxy acrylate oligomer having an acrylate functional group; and placing the film into a mold, and injecting a resin into the mold cavity space behind the film, wherein said film and said injection molded resin form a single molded part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: Andrei Sharygin, Michael Matthew Laurin
  • Patent number: 8596504
    Abstract: The present invention is a sling system utilizing a rear sling fitting for a long firearm, such as a rifle. Such fittings typically are positioned between the stock and receiver. It presents a fitting body with an aperture to slide over a rifle receiver tube and a connection bar extending from a reverse of the fitting body. A point-type sling attachment may then be attached to the connection bar and be able to slide left and right across the back of the weapon, allowing for quickly adaptable left or right positioning of the weapon. Registration geometry may be added and positioned to further allow interface with weapon geometry and prevent rotation of the fitting during use. The connection bar may be positioned on another component of the weapon, such as the receiver or the stock, should the weapon not have a receiver extension tube. A convertible sling and forward sling mount are also disclosed for cooperative use with the fitting, completing the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp
    Inventors: Travis D. Haley, Sr., Michael Matthew Curry, Andrew Kent, Michael T. Mayberry, Michael D Morgan
  • Publication number: 20130287489
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a connector assembly comprises: a connector; and a pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; and a panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having a size to attach onto an edge of the panel; and a clip, wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension projecting from a side of the engagement, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the extension of the engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Matthew Laurin, Matthew Frank Niemeyer, Scott Michael Davis, Charlie Woodrow Wood
  • Publication number: 20130283710
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a connector assembly comprises: a connector; and a pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; and a panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having a size to attach onto an edge of the panel; and a clip, wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension projecting from a side of the engagement, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the extension of the engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Matthew Laurin, Matthew Frank Niemeyer, Scott Michael Davis, Charlie Woodrow Wood, Przemyslaw Olszynski
  • Patent number: 8544912
    Abstract: A lifting sling assembly comprises a centering collar element forming a concentric sleeve around a central concavity, a centering housing element, a wire rope, and a lifting support. The centering housing element is defined by a concentric flange member forming a concentric sleeve around the centering housing element. The wire rope is inserted into the central concavity, and the centering collar element is swaged onto the wire rope. The centering collar element, the centering housing element, and the concentric flange member are integrated into a contiguous non-welded assembly such that the wire rope remains rigid within the centering collar member. The lifting support is a mechanical support lifting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ma-Tex Wire Rope Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Clarence Michael Matthews
  • Publication number: 20130212543
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for improving a lithographic process for imaging a portion of a design layout onto a substrate using a lithographic projection apparatus comprising an illumination source and projection optics, the method including computing a multi-variable cost function of a plurality of design variables that are characteristics of the lithographic process, at least some of the design variables being characteristics of the illumination source and the design layout, the computing of the multi-variable cost function accounting for lens heating effects; and reconfiguring the characteristics of the lithographic process by adjusting the design variables until a predefined termination condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Matthew M. CROUSE, Youri Johannes Laurentius Maria VAN DOMMELEN, Peng LIU, Hua-Yu LIU, Aiqin JIANG, Wenjin HUANG