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: 9637932
    Abstract: A railing and baluster plug system that facilitates installation of balusters at a plurality of angular orientations, such as installations for level railing and installations for non-level or angled railings such as for stairs. The baluster plugs are configured to cooperate with the balusters and include both a level mounting surface and an angled mounting surface for alternatively mounting the balusters in a level or an angled orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Michael Matthew DeSalle, Wayne E. Dixon
  • Publication number: 20170109389
    Abstract: Using a step editor for data preparation includes: receiving an indication of a user input with respect to at least some of a set of sequenced data preparation operations on a set of data; generating, using one or more processors, a signature based at least in part on the set of sequenced data preparation operations, references to the set of data, and the user input; using the generated signature to determine whether there exists a cached result associated with the set of sequenced data preparation operations, the references to the set of data, and the user input; based at least in part on the determination, obtaining a data traversal program representing a result associated with the set of sequenced operations, the references to the set of data, and the user input; and providing output based at least in part on the result represented by the obtained data traversal program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Nenshad Dinshaw Bardoliwalla, Michael Matthews, Ian Timourian, Jing Chen, Lilia Gutnik, Whitman Kwok, Dave Brewster, Victor Tze-Yeuan Tso
  • Publication number: 20170107722
    Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly comprises a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold panels together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Amit Israeli, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin
  • Patent number: 9611470
    Abstract: Purified Ref polypeptides with increased nuclease site-specific targeting activity, recombinant nucleic acids and cells for expression of such Ref polypeptides, and methods for using the Ref polypeptides in combination with RecA protein and variants thereof to effect targeted nuclease cleavage of a DNA duplex are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Matthew Cox, Angela Jo Gruber, Tayla Maria Olsen
  • Patent number: 9604371
    Abstract: Interlocking knives are provided. The interlocking knives include at least a first knife and a second knife. The first knife includes a blade and a handle. At least one slot may be formed through the blade of the first knife. The second knife also includes a blade and a handle. The second knife includes at least one slot. The at least one slot of the second knife interlocks with the at least one slot on the first knife. A swivel plate may be pivotally connected to the first knife. The swivel plate is operable to pivot towards the second knife into a locked position, securing the second knife to the first knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Matthews, Brian Arsenault
  • Patent number: 9562356
    Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly comprises a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold to panels together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Amit Israeli, Frans Adriaansen, Michael Matthew Laurin
  • Publication number: 20170029029
    Abstract: The invention relates to a subframe for a passenger vehicle. The subframe includes at least two longitudinal members, at least one crossmember which interconnects the longitudinal members, vehicle body connecting elements for connecting the subframe to a vehicle body, and at least one control arm connection for each side of the vehicle. The control arm connection has at least one insert part which is received in an interlocking manner in an opening of the subframe and is integrally and/or frictionally connected to the subframe. The insert part has a connecting portion for forming a screw connection and being chosen from a group comprising at least two different insert parts, the various insert parts differing from one another in terms of the vertical position of the connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Adrian Chapple, John Tolley, Michael Matthews, Philip Manton
  • Publication number: 20160379184
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for dynamic resource management for managing payment exception processing and maximize work flow. In this way, the system may lift data from financial documents received from sources to allow for exception processing. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stock, or misrepresentative checks that may result in a failure to match the check to an associated account for processing. As such, once an exception is identified during the processing the exception is directed to an appropriate resource for processing. The system monitors work flow nodes and resource experience to prevent bottlenecks or underutilization. Furthermore, the system employs awards and gamification models for exception processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, James F. Barrett, II, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Marshall Bright Thompson, Michael Matthew Wisser
  • Publication number: 20160379185
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for predictive determination and resolution of an exception located on a negotiable instrument. The exception may be an indicia that includes data related to the payor, payment accounts, or payee. An indicia may not be identified successfully and thus be queued for exception processing. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stock, or misrepresentative indicia points on a negotiable instrument that may result in a failure to match the check to an account for processing. Upon identifying an exception, the system retrieves historical transaction data associated with the resolved indicia. Subsequently, utilizing the resolved indicia, the system may determine a value for the exception identified based on the retrieved historical transaction data. Finally, the determined value may be stored with the negotiable instrument to complete the payment reconciliation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, James F. Barrett, II, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Marshall Bright Thompson, Michael Matthew Wisser
  • Publication number: 20160379190
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for element level presentation of elements of a payment instrument for exceptions processing. More specifically, the invention involves identifying an exception element from an image of a financial document, determining the location of the exception element based on its coordinates within the image of the financial document, and providing a zoomed-in view of the exception element to the user along with information and resources to allow a user to conveniently conduct accurate analysis of the exception element. The system then receives a correct element from the user to replace the exception element, and then processes the financial document using the replaced correct element instead of the exception element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Eric Dryer, Joshua Allen Beaudry, James F. Barrett, II, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Marshall Bright Thompson
  • Publication number: 20160379199
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for ensuring payment instrument batch integrity. Embodiments determine an expected balance associated with a batch of payment instruments; determine an amount associated with each of the payment instruments in the batch; sum the amounts, resulting in a total balance; compare the total balance with the expected balance; determine that the total balance is not equal to the expected balance; in response to determining that the total balance is not equal to the expected balance, identify payee information extracted from at least one of the payment instruments; and use the identified payee information to determine an outlier payment instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Marshall Bright Thompson, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, James F. Barrett, II
  • Publication number: 20160379186
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for element level confidence scoring of elements of a payment instrument for exceptions processing. More specifically, the invention involves receiving a threshold confidence score, identifying elements within an image of a financial document, determining a confidence score for each element, wherein the confidence score is based on a likelihood that the identified element is the correct alphanumeric character from the image of the financial document, determining that a first element has a confidence score below the threshold confidence score, and providing the first element to a user for exception element processing. The system then receives a correct element from the user to replace the first element, and then processes the financial document using the replaced element instead of the first element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Eric Dryer, Joshua Allen Beaudry, James F. Barrett, II, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Marshall Bright Thompson
  • Publication number: 20160379180
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention monitor node usage in a transaction processing system. Embodiments include accessing a dynamic mapping of transaction flow in the transaction processing system, the dynamic mapping including a plurality of transaction pathways interconnected by transaction nodes, wherein the transaction nodes represent an automated processing step or action taken by a manual station of the transaction processing system on transactions files that are received at the transaction nodes; wherein the transaction processing system processes a transaction file at a first node and stores information corresponding to the first node and the type of processing that occurred at the first node with the transaction file; determining that the transaction file was processed at the first node; accessing the transaction file to determine the type of processing that occurred at the first node; and performing an action related to the type of processing that occurred at the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Marshall Bright Thompson, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, James F. Barrett, II
  • Publication number: 20160374144
    Abstract: A susceptor arrangement for a reactor includes a heater element configured to heat a process gas to be used in the reactor. Also included is an inner susceptor portion located radially inwardly of the heater element and configured to route the process gas therein along a radially inner process gas path. Further included is an outer susceptor portion located radially outwardly of the heater element and configured to route the process gas therein along a radially outer process gas path, wherein the radially inner process gas path and the radially outer process gas path are fluidly coupled and substantially fluidly isolated from the heater element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Matthew Zalar
  • Publication number: 20160354937
    Abstract: Interlocking knives are provided. The interlocking knives include at least a first knife and a second knife. The first knife includes a blade and a handle. At least one slot may be formed through the blade of the first knife. The second knife also includes a blade and a handle. The second knife includes at least one slot. The at least one slot of the second knife interlocks with the at least one slot on the first knife. A swivel plate may be pivotally connected to the first knife. The swivel plate is operable to pivot towards the second knife into a locked position, securing the second knife to the first knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Matthews, Brian Arsenault
  • Publication number: 20160340391
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel macrocyclic peptides which inhibit the PD-1/PD-L1 and PD-L1/CD80 protein/protein interaction, and thus are useful for the amelioration of various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Matthew Miller, Martin Patrick Allen, Michael S. Bowsher, Kenneth M. Boy, Eric P. Gillis, David R. Langley, Eric Mull, Li-Qiang Sun, Kap-Sun Yeung, Patrick C. Reid, Paul Michael Scola
  • Patent number: 9497973
    Abstract: Elasmobranch-repelling compositions are prepared from elasmobranch carcasses. Extraction of these elasmobranch carcasses with polar solvent after a period of aerobic decay yields semiochemical repellents that induce a flight reaction in sharks when introduced into the sharks' oceanic proximity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Stroud, Jean Marie Pachucki, Michael Matthew Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20160321858
    Abstract: A method, system and portable digital media for processing an interactive game of chance enables an alternative gambling experience. The method includes coupling a portable digital media, including the interactive game of chance, with a consumer device; viewing visual components of the interactive game of chance, wherein the visual components are used to define a predetermined outcome of the interactive game of chance; interacting with the visual components through the consumer device; and viewing the predetermined outcome of the interactive game of chance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Matthew Sydenham
  • Patent number: 9446562
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Andrei Sharygin, Michael Matthew Laurin
  • Patent number: 9444189
    Abstract: Pluggable connector includes a module body having a mating plug that is configured to be inserted into a receptacle assembly during a mating operation. The mating plug has first and second plug sides that face in opposite directions and a front edge that joins the first and second plug sides. The pluggable connector also includes a plurality of signal contacts that are positioned along the first and second plug sides and a ground plate disposed within the mating plug. The ground plate is positioned between the signal contacts along the first plug side and the signal contacts along the second plug side. The pluggable connector also includes a plurality of resonance-control blades disposed within the mating plug and extending between the ground plate and at least one of the first plug side or the second plug side. The resonance-control blades have edge projections that engage the ground plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Douglas Sattazahn, Matthew Ryan Schmitt, Bruce Allen Champion, Brandon Michael Matthews