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).
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Patent number: 11634280Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: ST Engineering Aethon Inc.Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Publication number: 20220004979Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Patent number: 11142401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Publication number: 20200223632Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Patent number: 6615518Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Publication number: 20020029502Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: 6321472Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Stacie L. Perko, Bruce R. Roberts, Mark C. Matthews, Ronald J. Vish
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Patent number: 6263599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: 6041530Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: D413778Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: D434197Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Stacie L. Perko, Bruce R. Roberts, Mark C. Matthews, Ronald J. Vish
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Patent number: D872567Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Velcro BVBAInventors: Brian Michael Bond, Derrick Slowikowski, Gregory K. Kopanski, Mark C. Matthews, Jeffrey Mekler, Evan A. Hutker
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Patent number: D887254Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Velcro BVBAInventors: Brian Michael Bond, Derrick Slowikowski, Gregory K. Kopanski, Mark C. Matthews, Jeffrey Mekler, Evan A. Hutker