Patents by Inventor Matthew Mann
Matthew Mann 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: 11937354Abstract: The remote control device may provide feedback via the status indicator that indicates the present intensity level of a lighting device responsive to the remote control device. The remote control device may provide feedback to indicate a first present intensity level of a first lighting device when the command is a first command type, and a second present intensity level of a second lighting device when the command is a second command type. When the first command type is a raise command and the second command type is a lower command, the first present intensity level may be less than the second present intensity level. In addition, the first lighting device may be a lighting device responsive to the remote control device with a lowest present intensity level and the second lighting device may be a lighting device responsive to the remote control device with a highest present intensity level.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Matthew Knauss, Timothy Mann
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Patent number: 11900491Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for annotating or signing an electronic document are provided. The method includes steps of: receiving or retrieving an electronic document available for annotation or execution by one or more parties; transmitting the electronic document for display on a first computing device to the first computing device at a first location; authenticating an identity of a first user of the first computing device; receiving electronic signals representing an user input of the first user from the first computing device; generating digital data representative of an indicia based the user input of the first user from the first computing device; and applying the digital data to the electronic document to form a first annotation or signature from the first user.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SYNGRAFII INC.Inventors: Thomas Matthew Mann Gibson, Ravi Vipool Dave, Christian D. J. Sleight
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Publication number: 20200258176Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for annotating or signing an electronic document are provided. The method includes steps of: receiving or retrieving an electronic document available for annotation or execution by one or more parties; transmitting the electronic document for display on a first computing device to the first computing device at a first location; authenticating an identity of a first user of the first computing device; receiving electronic signals representing an user input of the first user from the first computing device; generating digital data representative of an indicia based the user input of the first user from the first computing device; and applying the digital data to the electronic document to form a first annotation or signature from the first user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Thomas Matthew Mann GIBSON, Ravi Vipool DAVE, Christian D. J. SLEIGHT
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Patent number: 10546180Abstract: A system and method for generating a limited edition of a signed object for an artist are disclosed. The system may include: 1) an electronic database storing electronic data representative of a plurality of handwritten signatures and a plurality of handwritten numbers of the artist associated with an artist ID; 2) a signing component; and 3) a server comprising a processor configured to: a) detect or receive an object for signing; b) determine signature information regarding the object; c) determine and obtain a composition of a composite signature, the composite signature comprising a handwritten signature, the edition number associated with the object, and the total number of limited editions of the object; d) determine a location and a size for the composite signature; and e) apply the composite signature on the object, by the signing component, based on the determined location and size of the composite signature.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: SYNGRAFII INC.Inventors: Thomas Matthew Mann Gibson, Ravi Vipool Balmukund Dave
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Patent number: 10432693Abstract: A method is provided for enabling the signing/dedication of information objects including a celebrity accessing a signature/dedication queue of information objects, the celebrity, by operation of a signature/dedication utility associating a signature/dedication of the one or more information objects, and distributing the information object(s) to the intended buyer/recipient such that the system is operable to validate that the celebrity signed/dedicated the information object(s) delivered to the buyer/recipient.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SYNGRAFII INC.Inventors: Thomas Matthew Mann Gibson, Martin John Warren, Boris Albert Koechlin, Ravi Dave
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Patent number: 10358739Abstract: A method of synthesizing zinc selenide crystals. The method includes forming an aqueous growth medium by combining a mineralizer solution of an alkali nutrient with a feedstock including zinc and selenium. A seed crystal is added to the growth medium. The aqueous growth medium and seed crystal are pressurized and a thermal gradient applied such that a temperature of a first portion of the aqueous growth medium is greater than a second portion of the aqueous growth medium. The zinc and selenium are dissolved into the mineralizer solution from the feedstock in the first portion of the aqueous growth medium and spontaneously forms at least one single crystal of zinc selenide on the seed crystal in the first portion of the aqueous growth medium.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Inventors: James Matthew Mann, Martin M. Kimani, Eric Michael Hunt, Michael R. Snure
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Publication number: 20180349676Abstract: A system and method for generating a limited edition of a signed object for an artist are disclosed. The system may include: 1) an electronic database storing electronic data representative of a plurality of handwritten signatures and a plurality of handwritten numbers of the artist associated with an artist ID; 2) a signing component; and 3) a server comprising a processor configured to: a) detect or receive an object for signing; b) determine signature information regarding the object; c) determine and obtain a composition of a composite signature, the composite signature comprising a handwritten signature, the edition number associated with the object, and the total number of limited editions of the object; d) determine a location and a size for the composite signature; and e) apply the composite signature on the object, by the signing component, based on the determined location and size of the composite signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Thomas Matthew Mann GIBSON, Ravi Vipool Balmukund DAVE
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Publication number: 20180171505Abstract: A method of synthesizing zinc selenide crystals. The method includes forming an aqueous growth medium by combining a mineralizer solution of an alkali nutrient with a feedstock including zinc and selenium. A seed crystal is added to the growth medium. The aqueous growth medium and seed crystal are pressurized and a thermal gradient applied such that a temperature of a first portion of the aqueous growth medium is greater than a second portion of the aqueous growth medium. The zinc and selenium are dissolved into the mineralizer solution from the feedstock in the first portion of the aqueous growth medium and spontaneously forms at least one single crystal of zinc selenide on the seed crystal in the first portion of the aqueous growth medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: James Matthew Mann, Martin M. Kimani, Eric Michael Hunt, Michael R. Snure
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Publication number: 20180135309Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface; wherein the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Matthew Mann
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Patent number: 9910415Abstract: A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operate e to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: SYNGRAFII CORPORATIONInventors: Milos Popovic, John H. D. Wiltshire, Matthew Mann Gibson, Robert James Darling, Margaret Atwood
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Patent number: 9879433Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface; wherein the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Matthew Mann
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Patent number: 9506166Abstract: Disclosed are heterogeneous crystals for use in a laser cavity and methods of forming the crystals. A crystal can be a monolithic crystal containing a garnet-based activator region and a garnet-based Q-switch. Disclosed methods include hydrothermal growth techniques for the growth of differing epitaxial layers on a host. A YAG host material can be doped in one region with a suitable activator ion for lasing and can be formed with another region that is doped with a saturable absorber to form the Q-switch. Regions can be formed with controlled thickness in conjunction. Following formation, a heterogeneous crystal can be cut, polished and coated with mirror films at each end for use in a laser cavity to provide short pulses of high power emissions using high frequency pulse modes.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Clemson University Research FoundationInventors: Joseph W. Kolis, Colin D. McMillen, J. Matthew Mann
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Patent number: 9493887Abstract: Disclosed are heterogeneous crystals for use in a laser cavity and methods of forming the crystals. A crystal can be a monolithic crystal containing a vanadate-based activator region and a vanadate-based Q-switch. Disclosed methods include hydrothermal growth techniques for the growth of differing layers on a host. A YVO4 host material can be doped in one region with a suitable active lasing ion and can be formed with another region that is doped with a saturable absorber. Regions can be formed with controlled thickness. Following formation, a heterogeneous crystal can be cut, polished and coated with mirror films at each end for use in a laser cavity to provide short pulses of high power emissions using high frequency pulse modes.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Clemson University Research FoundationInventors: Joseph W. Kolis, Colin D. McMillen, J. Matthew Mann
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Publication number: 20160326666Abstract: Disclosed are heterogeneous crystals for use in a laser cavity and methods of forming the crystals. A crystal can be a monolithic crystal containing a garnet-based activator region and a garnet-based Q-switch. Disclosed methods include hydrothermal growth techniques for the growth of differing epitaxial layers on a host. A YAG host material can be doped in one region with a suitable activator ion for lasing and can be formed with another region that is doped with a saturable absorber to form the Q-switch. Regions can be formed with controlled thickness in conjunction. Following formation, a heterogeneous crystal can be cut, polished and coated with mirror films at each end for use in a laser cavity to provide short pulses of high power emissions using high frequency pulse modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Joseph W. Kolis, Colin D. McMillen, J. Matthew Mann
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Publication number: 20160168862Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface; wherein the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Matthew Mann
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Patent number: 9267295Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface; wherein the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Inventor: Matthew Mann
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Publication number: 20150191911Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface; wherein the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Matthew Mann
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Patent number: 9014228Abstract: Disclosed are heterogeneous crystals for use in a laser cavity and methods of forming the crystals. A crystal can be a monolithic crystal containing regions that are based upon the same host material but differ from one another according to some material feature such that they can perform various functions related to lasing. Disclosed methods include hydrothermal growth techniques for the growth of differing epitaxial layers on a host. A host material can be doped in one region with a suitable active lasing ion and can be formed with another region that is undoped and can act as an endcap, a waveguide cladding layer, or a substrate to provide strength and/or contact to a heat sink. Regions can be formed with controlled thickness in conjunction. Following formation, a heterogeneous crystal can be cut, polished and coated with mirror films at each end for use in a laser cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Clemson University Research FoundationInventors: Joseph W. Kolis, Colin D. McMillen, J. Matthew Mann, John M. Ballato
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Patent number: 8997423Abstract: Provided are stone-like or brick-like veneer systems for covering walls. Specifically provided in embodiments are facade panels comprising: (i) a molded brick-like or stone-like panel; and (ii) a suspension rail partially embedded in the panel comprising: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; one or more cross bar joining two or more sides of the first frame; a plurality of posts extending perpendicularly from the first frame or cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; a tab in communication with the frame for connecting the suspension rail to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Matthew Mann
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Publication number: 20150039133Abstract: A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operate e to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Milos Popovic, John H.D. Wiltshire, Matthew Mann Gibson, Robert James Darling, Margaret Atwood