Patents by Inventor MATTHEW J. HARRIS

MATTHEW J. HARRIS 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).

  • SURGICAL ALGORITHMS WITH INCREMENTAL SENSORY ACTIONS
    Publication number: 20240108340
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprising a motor system and a control circuit is disclosed. The motor system comprises a motor and a drive train movable by the motor to actuate a firing member through a staple firing stroke. The control circuit is coupled to the motor, wherein, during the staple firing stroke, the control circuit is configured to perform a first sensory action to determine if a speed of the motor can be increased to a first target speed, monitor a result of the first sensory action, adjust a parameter of a subsequent sensory action based on the monitored result of the first sensory action, and perform the subsequent sensory action with the adjusted parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Matthew D. Cowperthwait, Nicholas J. Ross, Shane R. Adams
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SURGICAL SYSTEM DURING TISSUE TREATMENT MOTION
    Publication number: 20240108334
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling a tissue-treatment motion by a surgical instrument are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Michael J. Vendely, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Matthew D. Cowperthwait, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Eric B. LaFay, Jose Luis De Cordoba Matilla, Raymond E. Parfett, Curtis A. Maples, Sarah A. Worthington, Jacqueline C. Aronhalt
  • Computer Trackable Football, System and Method of Manufacturing
    Publication number: 20240108948
    Abstract: A ball includes a ball body and a light system including integrated infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). In accordance with a disclosed embodiment, the ball is a football and is adapted for use in conjunction with virtual reality (VR) systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Ted Sundquist, William Jacob Harris, Benjamin J. Kwitek, Matthew Feigenbaum, Cody Schauer, Taj Ford, Noah Rodgers, Vishnu Chatari, Andrew Essex, Kamil Kieszkowski, Nicholas Autobee
  • Drive system for vehicle pulling a towed implement
    Patent number: 9228322
    Abstract: A drive and control system is provided for a towing vehicle pulling a towed implement, such as a tractor pulling a scraper. The drive system includes a diesel engine which drives a generator for generating electric power. A tractor axle drive motor is connected to driven wheels of the tractor through a transmission. An assist drive motor is drivingly connected to driven wheels of the scraper. A power distribution unit controls distribution of electric power from the generator to the tractor and implement assist drive motors. A control unit controls the power distribution unit as a function of an operator set power split, and other sensed parameters. A one-way clutch prevents over-speed of the assist drive motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary S. Keys, II, John W. Regenauer, Matthew J. Harris, Brian A. Rodrigue, Clayton P. Neumann, Zachary Kail, Joe L. Schutte
  • DRIVE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE PULLING A TOWED IMPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20150053488
    Abstract: A drive and control system is provided for a towing vehicle pulling a towed implement, such as a tractor pulling a scraper. The drive system includes a diesel engine which drives a generator for generating electric power. A tractor axle drive motor is connected to driven wheels of the tractor through a transmission. An assist drive motor is drivingly connected to driven wheels of the scraper. A power distribution unit controls distribution of electric power from the generator to the tractor and implement assist drive motors. A control unit controls the power distribution unit as a function of an operator set power split, and other sensed parameters. A one-way clutch prevents over-speed of the assist drive motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: GARY S. KEYS, II, JOHN W. REGENAUER, MATTHEW J. HARRIS, BRIAN A. RODRIGUE, CLAYTON P. NEUMANN, ZACHARY KAIL, JOE L. SCHUTTE