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).

  • Patent number: 11955213
    Abstract: In clinical documentation, mere documentation of a condition in a patient's records may not be enough. To be considered sufficiently documented, the patient's record needs to show that no documentation drop-offs (DDOs) have occurred over the course of the patient's stay. However, DDOs can be extremely difficult to detect. To solve this problem, the invention trains time-sensitive deep learning (DL) models on a per condition basis using actual and/or synthetic patient data. Utilizing an ontology, grouped concepts can be generated on the fly from real-time hospital data and used to generate time-series data that can then be analyzed by trained time-sensitive DL models to determine whether a DDO for a condition has occurred during the stay. Non-time-sensitive models can be used to detect all the conditions documented during the stay. Outcomes from the models can be compared to determine whether to notify a user that a DDO has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: IODINE SOFTWARE, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Matthews, W. Lance Eason, William Chan, Michael Kadyan, Frances Elizabeth Jurcak, Timothy Paul Harper
  • Patent number: 11931664
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: LIMITLESS FLIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: James Jensen, W. Matthew Hall
  • Publication number: 20240025591
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Drug Plastics & Glass Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas S. CAMOMILE, Norris W. MATTHEWS, JR., David R. THOMSON, Nickolaus A. FURMAN, Kyle A. MOLL
  • Patent number: 11873133
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: DRUG PLASTICS & GLASS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Camomile, Norris W. Matthews, Jr., David R. Thomson, Nickolaus A. Furman, Kyle A. Moll
  • Publication number: 20220388575
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: IPA Patents, LLC
    Inventors: Brent W. Matthews, John S. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20220332459
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas S. CAMOMILE, Norris W. MATTHEWS, JR., David R. THOMSON, Nickolaus A. FURMAN, Kyle A. MOLL
  • Patent number: 11346635
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rorick, John W. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20220073270
    Abstract: 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, ā€œCā€ 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 correspond
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: IPA Patent, LLC
    Inventors: John S. Taylor, Brent W. Matthews, Mihail Ion Marcu
  • Publication number: 20210228993
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: JAMES JENSEN, W. MATTHEW HALL
  • Publication number: 20210123994
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Karl Gauglitz, Thomas M Bocek, Mark Rutzer, Lorin W Matthews, William E. Reagor, Blair Erbstoeszer
  • Publication number: 20210097880
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: W. Matthew Kuester, Sergii Poltaretskyi, Jean Chaoui, Damien Cariou
  • Publication number: 20210097886
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: W. Matthew Kuester, Damien Cariou, Yannick Morvan
  • Patent number: 10921396
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Gauglitz, Thomas M. Bocek, Mark Rutzer, Lorin W. Matthews, William E. Reagor, Blair Erbstoeszer
  • Publication number: 20200364676
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20200291204
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory M. Poole, W. Matthew Reichert
  • Publication number: 20190346233
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Rorick, John W. Matthews
  • Patent number: 10427311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: Loc Nguyen, John W. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20180195836
    Abstract: A laser sight device for a firearm is provided with a variable power output. In one example, the laser sight device may include a laser assembly configured to provide a laser beam. The laser sight device may include a sensor configured to provide a sensor signal comprising a motion parameter value associated with motion of the laser sight device detected by the sensor while the laser sight device is attached to the firearm. The laser sight device may include a controller configured to provide a control signal to the laser assembly to selectively adjust an intensity of the laser beam in response to the motion parameter value. Additional features and related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, William A. Hunt
  • Patent number: D838395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: Loc Nguyen, John W. Matthews
  • Patent number: D940370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: Loc Nguyen, John W. Matthews