Patents by Inventor MATTHEW SOPER
MATTHEW SOPER 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: 9434574Abstract: A cable retractor is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is articulate, comprising an articulate housing which comprises a cable stop housing pivotably coupled to a pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor also comprises a first pulley assembly coupled to the pulley housing, an end cap coupled to the pulley housing, a spring coupled to the end cap, and a second pulley assembly coupled to the spring. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are disposed within the pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable stop assembly is coupled to the cable stop housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is configured to be mountable to a cable access enclosure in a plurality of orientations.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Soper, Craig Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 9352932Abstract: The present invention is a speed control for a cable retractor. The cable retractor with which the speed control is used comprises a pulley that engages a cable that may be extended and retracted. A friction element configured to adjustably contact the cable adjacent to the pulley is attached to a movable linkage. The movement of the linkage is constrained to move along a predetermined path such that movement of the linkage along the path alters the distance between the friction element and the pulley. In one or more embodiments a cantilevered spring is attached to the linkage. An adjustable control, for example a thumbscrew, is configured to move the spring in relation to the linkage in a manner that alters the position of the friction element with respect to the cable and/or the pressure exerted by the friction element on the cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Soper
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Patent number: 8943978Abstract: A modular, customizable, versatile, easy to use, easy to install, aesthetically pleasing surface mountable enclosure is presented. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes a modular housing that is configured to be gangable with one or more other housings to provide a range of sizes and configurations. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing is configured to accept a variety of interchangeable cassettes or modules that provide a variety of cable and power connections or other resources. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing includes an articulating lid mechanism that is configured to smoothly open and slide neatly out of the way while occupying a reduced volume than the lid mechanisms of the prior art. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes cam driven mounting clamps that allow the enclosure to be quickly and easily secured to a table top or other mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Soper, Osbaldo Rodriguez, Davy Nget
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Publication number: 20140319263Abstract: A cable retractor is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is articulate, comprising an articulate housing which comprises a cable stop housing pivotably coupled to a pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor also comprises a first pulley assembly coupled to the pulley housing, an end cap coupled to the pulley housing, a spring coupled to the end cap, and a second pulley assembly coupled to the spring. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are disposed within the pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable stop assembly is coupled to the cable stop housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is configured to be mountable to a cable access enclosure in a plurality of orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: MATTHEW SOPER, CRAIG FITZPATRICK
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Publication number: 20140265753Abstract: A modular, customizable, versatile, easy to use, easy to install, aesthetically pleasing surface mountable enclosure is presented. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes a modular housing that is configured to be gangable with one or more other housings to provide a range of sizes and configurations. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing of the invention is configured to accept a variety of interchangeable cassettes or modules that provide a variety of cable and power connections or other resources. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing of the invention includes an articulating lid mechanism that is configured to smoothly open and slide neatly out of the way while occupying a reduced volume than the lid mechanisms of the prior art. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes cam driven mounting clamps that allow the enclosure to be quickly and easily secured to a table top or other mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: MATTHEW SOPER, OSBALDO RODRIGUEZ, DAVY NGET
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Publication number: 20140151487Abstract: The present invention is a speed control for a cable retractor. The cable retractor with which the speed control is used comprises a pulley that engages a cable that may be extended and retracted. A friction element configured to adjustably contact the cable adjacent to the pulley is attached to a movable linkage. The movement of the linkage is constrained to move along a predetermined path such that movement of the linkage along the path alters the distance between the friction element and the pulley. In one or more embodiments a cantilevered spring is attached to the linkage. An adjustable control, for example a thumbscrew, is configured to move the spring in relation to the linkage in a manner that alters the position of the friction element with respect to the cable and/or the pressure exerted by the friction element on the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: MATTHEW SOPER
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Patent number: 8740127Abstract: A cable retractor is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is articulate, comprising an articulate housing which comprises a cable stop housing pivotably coupled to a pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor also comprises a first pulley assembly coupled to the pulley housing, an end cap coupled to the pulley housing, a spring coupled to the end cap, and a second pulley assembly coupled to the spring. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are disposed within the pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable stop assembly is coupled to the cable stop housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, several of the parts are separable to facilitate installation or replacement of a cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Soper, Craig Fitzpatrick
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Publication number: 20130165180Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, include structures and techniques for integrating operations of consumer electronic devices. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a program operating on a second device; selecting a code set, from among multiple code sets, based on the identified program operating on the second device; modifying, at a first device, operation of an application installed on the first device by running the selected code set at the first device; and controlling a function of the program operating on the second device using the modified application on the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventors: Yohko Aurora Fukuda Kelley, Kim Pascal Pimmel, Matthew Soper Snow
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Publication number: 20110006146Abstract: A cable retractor is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is articulate, comprising an articulate housing which comprises a cable stop housing pivotably coupled to a pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor also comprises a first pulley assembly coupled to the pulley housing, an end cap coupled to the pulley housing, a spring coupled to the end cap, and a second pulley assembly coupled to the spring. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are disposed within the pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable stop assembly is coupled to the cable stop housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, several of the parts are separable to facilitate installation or replacement of a cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: MATTHEW SOPER, Craig Fitzpatrick
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Publication number: 20100314513Abstract: A method and apparatus for overhead equipment mounting is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a support tube and a flange. The support tube defines a longitudinal cable access slot and a plurality of support tube perforations. The flange comprises a collar defining a plurality of first collar perforations. At least one of the plurality of first collar perforations is adapted to align with at least one of the plurality of support tube perforations. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the plurality of support tube perforations and the plurality of first collar perforations are spaced so as to allow adjustment of an equipment mounting height with fine resolution. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable access slot cover is adaptable to cover at least a portion of the longitudinal cable access slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW F. EVANS, MATTHEW SOPER
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Patent number: D712361Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Osbaldo Rodriguez, Matthew Soper
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Patent number: D712362Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Osbaldo Rodriguez, Matthew Soper, Robert M Chaloupecky, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler, Oganes Aleksanyan
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Patent number: D716740Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Osbaldo Rodriguez, Lawrence Lum, Robert M Chaloupecky, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler, Kate Gentle, Matthew Soper