Patents by Inventor W. Matthews
W. Matthews 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).
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Patent number: 12125577Abstract: An example system for demonstrating at least one aspect of an orthopedic surgical procedure includes a first device and a second device. In this example, the first device is configured to display a presentation to a first user, wherein the presentation includes one or more virtual elements and wherein the one or more virtual elements comprise a three-dimensional (3D) virtual representation of one or more anatomical features associated with the orthopedic surgical procedure. In this example, the second device is configured to display the presentation to a second user. In this example, the one or more virtual elements demonstrate at least one aspect of the orthopedic surgical procedure and wherein control of at least some of the one or more virtual elements are assignable from the first device to the second device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: W. Matthew Kuester, Sergii Poltaretskyi, Jean Chaoui, Damien Cariou
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Patent number: 12112269Abstract: An example system includes a first device configured to display a first presentation to a first user, wherein the first presentation includes one or more virtual elements configured to assist the first user in an orthopedic surgical procedure; and a second device configured to display a second presentation to a second user, wherein the second user provides surgical assistance on the orthopedic surgical procedure. In this example, the second device is further configured to display content that informs the second user on one or more previously-executed steps of the orthopedic surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: W. Matthew Kuester, Damien Cariou, Yannick Morvan
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Patent number: 12077653Abstract: A photopolymerizable build material for photochemical additive manufacturing applications is disclosed. The photopolymerizable build material includes (i) a photopolymerizable monomer; (ii) a photoinitiator; and (iii) an ionic modifying agent. An additive manufactured article that includes at least 50 photopolymerized layers formed from the photopolymerizable build material and an additive manufacturing method for producing a three-dimensional article are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: University of South AlabamaInventors: Gregory M. Poole, W. Matthew Reichert
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Publication number: 20240216822Abstract: A simulated environment includes a motion control system. The motion control system may comprise a suspension structure, a housing slidably engaged to the suspension structure such that the suspension controller translates in a planar manner relative to the suspension structure. A rotary component may be rotatably attached to the housing. A plurality of winches may be attached to the rotary component, the plurality of winches having cables to allow longitudinal movement of the cables parallel to a force of gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Limitless Flight, Inc.Inventors: James Jensen, W. Matthew Hall
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Patent number: 11931664Abstract: A simulated environment includes a motion control system. The motion control system comprises a suspension structure, a housing slidably engaged to the suspension structure such that the suspension controller translates in a planar manner relative to the suspension structure. A rotary component is rotatably attached to the housing. A plurality of winches are attached to the rotary component, the plurality of winches having cables to allow longitudinal movement of the cables parallel to a force of gravity.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: LIMITLESS FLIGHT, INC.Inventors: James Jensen, W. Matthew Hall
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Patent number: 11873133Abstract: A bottle for containing an item, generally a pharmaceutical product, wherein the bottle includes a body having a bottom wall and sidewalls, a neck extending from a top portion of the sidewalls and a thread defined on the neck. The neck defining a mouth of the bottle, an internal surface and an external surface. A neck thickness is defined between the internal surface and the external surface. The thread defines a thread thickness. The thread thickness is substantially the same as the neck thickness.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: DRUG PLASTICS & GLASS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Douglas S. Camomile, Norris W. Matthews, Jr., David R. Thomson, Nickolaus A. Furman, Kyle A. Moll
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Publication number: 20220388575Abstract: A front bolster and frame connection system for an intermodal chassis including a front bolster, a front gooseneck frame extending from the intermodal chassis having beams, mounting tabs attached to the front bolster, mounting tabs attached to the front gooseneck frame, a front gooseneck frame mounting plate welded to the end of the front end of the front gooseneck frame, and angle braces attached to the mounting tabs. The angle braces connect the bolt on front bolster and the front gooseneck frame. A retrofit kit and an alternate embodiment are also provided. The bolt on front bolster design of the present invention requires minimal cutting or grinding to remove and minimal welding to replace. The bolt on front bolster adds considerable value to operators in the intermodal market by facilitating service and eliminating chronic issues.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: IPA Patents, LLCInventors: Brent W. Matthews, John S. Taylor
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Patent number: 11346635Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a holster, comprising a control component, wherein the holster is adapted to allow a user the option of drawing a weapon and an accessory attached to the weapon. Further disclosed herein is a holster, comprising a control component adapted to receive a handgun assembly comprising a handgun and a light accessory attached to the handgun, and further comprising one or more actuators, wherein the one or more actuators are capable of moving between a neutral position and an engaged position, as the handgun assembly is inserted into the holster, retained in the holster, or drawn from the holster. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the holster.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: Steven Rorick, John W. Matthews
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Publication number: 20220073270Abstract: An intermodal shipping container including one or more improvements such as intermediate gable posts or gable headers adapted to increase an internal width and strength of the container, wherein the gable posts or the gable headers include twin channels having at least two internal flanges welded to a gable post plate or gable header plate, one or more upper castings having an integral top rail ledge, wherein a top rail of a side wall hangs on the integral top rail ledge, āCā channel style beam main frame cross members, a one-piece continuous top plate including an integral lip connecting the top plate and a roof, one or more rear lower castings, wherein the one or more rear lower castings are an integral interlocking interface, a bolster including an integral seating and fastening surface and slots, and/or one or more nested rear corner posts subassemblies, the one or more nested rear corner posts having a notch and protrusion connection, wherein a protrusion in a lower rear casting engages with a correspondType: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: IPA Patent, LLCInventors: John S. Taylor, Brent W. Matthews, Mihail Ion Marcu
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Publication number: 20210228993Abstract: A simulated environment includes a motion control system. The motion control system comprises a suspension structure, a housing slidably engaged to the suspension structure such that the suspension controller translates in a planar manner relative to the suspension structure. A rotary component is rotatably attached to the housing. A plurality of winches are attached to the rotary component, the plurality of winches having cables to allow longitudinal movement of the cables parallel to a force of gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: JAMES JENSEN, W. MATTHEW HALL
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Publication number: 20210123994Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing external magnetic fields in implantable medical devices are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an apparatus for sensing magnetic fields. An apparatus embodiment includes a sensing circuit with at least one inductor having a magnetic core that saturates in the presence of a magnetic field having a prescribed flux density. The apparatus embodiment also includes an impedance measuring circuit connected to the sensing circuit. The impedance measuring circuit is adapted to measure impedance of the sensing circuit and to provide a signal when the impedance changes by a prescribed amount. According to an embodiment, the sensing circuit includes a resistor-inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuit. The impedance measuring circuit includes a transthoracic impedance measurement module (TIMM), according to an embodiment. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Karl Gauglitz, Thomas M Bocek, Mark Rutzer, Lorin W Matthews, William E. Reagor, Blair Erbstoeszer
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Publication number: 20210097880Abstract: An example system for demonstrating at least one aspect of an orthopedic surgical procedure includes a first device and a second device. In this example, the first device is configured to display a presentation to a first user, wherein the presentation includes one or more virtual elements and wherein the one or more virtual elements comprise a three-dimensional (3D) virtual representation of one or more anatomical features associated with the orthopedic surgical procedure. In this example, the second device is configured to display the presentation to a second user. In this example, the one or more virtual elements demonstrate at least one aspect of the orthopedic surgical procedure and wherein control of at least some of the one or more virtual elements are assignable from the first device to the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: W. Matthew Kuester, Sergii Poltaretskyi, Jean Chaoui, Damien Cariou
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Publication number: 20210097886Abstract: An example system includes a first device configured to display a first presentation to a first user, wherein the first presentation includes one or more virtual elements configured to assist the first user in an orthopedic surgical procedure; and a second device configured to display a second presentation to a second user, wherein the second user provides surgical assistance on the orthopedic surgical procedure. In this example, the second device is further configured to display content that informs the second user on one or more previously-executed steps of the orthopedic surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: W. Matthew Kuester, Damien Cariou, Yannick Morvan
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Patent number: 10921396Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing external magnetic fields in implantable medical devices are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an apparatus for sensing magnetic fields. An apparatus embodiment includes a sensing circuit with at least one inductor having a magnetic core that saturates in the presence of a magnetic field having a prescribed flux density. The apparatus embodiment also includes an impedance measuring circuit connected to the sensing circuit. The impedance measuring circuit is adapted to measure impedance of the sensing circuit and to provide a signal when the impedance changes by a prescribed amount. According to an embodiment, the sensing circuit includes a resistor-inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuit. The impedance measuring circuit includes a transthoracic impedance measurement module (TIMM), according to an embodiment. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Karl Gauglitz, Thomas M. Bocek, Mark Rutzer, Lorin W. Matthews, William E. Reagor, Blair Erbstoeszer
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Publication number: 20200364676Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to determining a disposition path for a returned item. In some embodiments, a system comprises a database including item-specific data for a plurality of items and customer data for a plurality of customers, a control circuit configured to determine a suggested disposition path for each of the items, transmit the suggested disposition path for each of the plurality of items, and a user device configured to receive, from a user, a return initiation including an indication of an item and a customer, and transmit the return initiation, wherein the control circuit is further configured to receive the return initiation, determine a trust score for the customer, determine a suggested disposition path for the item, determine, based on the trust score and the suggested disposition path, a disposition path for the item, and transmit an indication of the disposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Maheer Manmohan, Daniel J. Eckert, Mark W. Matthews, Timothy H. Chui, Kurt W. Templeton, Robel D. Lakwe, Andrea B. Shoppach, Ting Li, Willie Montgomery, III, Jeremy Shoblom, Charls Christo Irus Antony, Jaclyn M. Lomax, Adam Stewart Underwood, Tensae A. Beyene, Mikiyas Teshome Workeneh, Douglas E. Humphrys, Brian M. Stoll, Nivea Mandavia, Michael Carey, Yiyi Zeng
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Publication number: 20200291204Abstract: A photopolymerizable build material for photochemical additive manufacturing applications is disclosed. The photopolymerizable build material includes (i) a photopolymerizable monomer; (ii) a photoinitiator; and (iii) an ionic modifying agent. An additive manufactured article that includes at least 50 photopolymerized layers formed from the photopolymerizable build material and an additive manufacturing method for producing a three-dimensional article are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Gregory M. Poole, W. Matthew Reichert
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Publication number: 20190346233Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a holster, comprising a control component, wherein the holster is adapted to allow a user the option of drawing a weapon and an accessory attached to the weapon. Further disclosed herein is a holster, comprising a control component adapted to receive a handgun assembly comprising a handgun and a light accessory attached to the handgun, and further comprising one or more actuators, wherein the one or more actuators are capable of moving between a neutral position and an engaged position, as the handgun assembly is inserted into the holster, retained in the holster, or drawn from the holster. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the holster.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Steven Rorick, John W. Matthews
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Patent number: 10427311Abstract: A handheld lighting device is provided with a detachable knife assembly. In one example, the handheld lighting device may include a light source that generates a light beam to illuminate a scene, such as a work area. The knife assembly may be coupled to the lighting device using an attachment mechanism. The lighting device may include a slot that may receive a sleeve of the knife assembly such that the knife assembly may be secured to the lighting device. The lighting device may illuminate the work area such that a user may readily see the area that a knife of the knife assembly may cut. The light source of the lighting device may be activated using a multi-access user control that may be L-shaped and actuated from one or more locations on the user control. Additional features and related methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: Loc Nguyen, John W. Matthews
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Patent number: D838395Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: Loc Nguyen, John W. Matthews
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Patent number: D940370Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: Loc Nguyen, John W. Matthews