Patents by Inventor Mark C. Matthews

Mark C. 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: 11634280
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: ST Engineering Aethon Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
  • Publication number: 20220004979
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
  • Patent number: 11142401
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
  • Publication number: 20200223632
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
  • Patent number: 6615518
    Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Publication number: 20020029502
    Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Patent number: 6321472
    Abstract: An iron includes a soleplate and a water tank connected to the soleplate for supplying steam to the soleplate. The water tank includes a cavity for holding water, a fill opening for filling the cavity with water, and a guide arrangement associated with the fill opening. A handle is connected with the water tank. A rear cover is connected to a rear end of the water tank, the rear cover having a rear plate in covering relation to a rear portion of the iron, and the rear plate including an arrangement for stabilizing the iron in an upright position on a soft surface. The arrangement includes a recess in an outer surface of the rear plate, and at least one non-slip foot extending from the outer surface of the rear plate. A fill door is slidably mounted on the guide arrangement between a closed position in covering relation to the fill opening and an open position to permit filling of the cavity with water through the fill opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stacie L. Perko, Bruce R. Roberts, Mark C. Matthews, Ronald J. Vish
  • Patent number: 6263599
    Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the plate or arm member is returned to its original position. In addition, the plate or arm member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Patent number: 6041530
    Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the plate or arm member is returned to its original position. In addition, the plate or arm member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Patent number: D413778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Patent number: D434197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stacie L. Perko, Bruce R. Roberts, Mark C. Matthews, Ronald J. Vish
  • Patent number: D872567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Velcro BVBA
    Inventors: Brian Michael Bond, Derrick Slowikowski, Gregory K. Kopanski, Mark C. Matthews, Jeffrey Mekler, Evan A. Hutker
  • Patent number: D887254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Velcro BVBA
    Inventors: Brian Michael Bond, Derrick Slowikowski, Gregory K. Kopanski, Mark C. Matthews, Jeffrey Mekler, Evan A. Hutker