Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Donner
Matthew A. Donner 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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Publication number: 20240135906Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov VOROBYEV, Louis NG, Michael CUPINO, Matthew DONNER, John BATKA
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Patent number: 11663998Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov Vorobyev, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Patent number: 11161003Abstract: An exercise machine has a supporting frame; a resistance fan on the supporting frame, the resistance fan being configured to provide an amount of resistance to a user of the exercise machine; a housing enclosing the resistance fan, the housing having a plurality of openings through which air from the resistance fan is directed towards the user of the exercise machine; and a shroud on the housing. The shroud is movable with respect to the plurality of openings so as to redirect the air from the resistance fan without changing the amount of resistance provided to the user of the exercise machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Matthew A. Donner, Jonathan O. Spence
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Publication number: 20210312895Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov Vorobyev, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Publication number: 20210101042Abstract: An exercise machine has a supporting frame; a resistance fan on the supporting frame, the resistance fan being configured to provide an amount of resistance to a user of the exercise machine; a housing enclosing the resistance fan, the housing having a plurality of openings through which air from the resistance fan is directed towards the user of the exercise machine; and a shroud on the housing. The shroud is movable with respect to the plurality of openings so as to redirect the air from the resistance fan without changing the amount of resistance provided to the user of the exercise machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Matthew A. Donner, Jonathan O. Spence
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Patent number: 10971122Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov Vorobyev, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Patent number: 10930255Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov Vorobyev, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Publication number: 20200294479Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov Vorobyev, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Patent number: 10714065Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov Vorobyev, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Publication number: 20190378482Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium that generate a harmonized musical piece. The method includes receiving a chord selection including a musical key and a scale selection, generating, within a digital audio work session, a chord progression sequence based on the received chord selection, in response to a detected chord selection change, modifying the chord progression sequence to include a chord progression corresponding to the chord selection change, setting the chord progression sequence as a master sequence, in response to detecting a second progression sequence within the digital audio work session, transmitting an identifier to the second progression sequence setting it as a slave sequence, and establishing a synchronized communication link between the master and the slave sequences such that changes made in the master sequence are automatically effectuated in the slave sequence, and combining the master sequence and the slave sequence to form a composed musical piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: MIXED IN KEY LLCInventors: Yakov VOROBYEV, Louis Ng, Michael Cupino, Matthew Donner, John Batka
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Patent number: 10258148Abstract: A convertible sit-to-stand desk has a desktop that is manually movable into and between a lowered position and a raised position, a base that is configured to support the desktop with respect to a supporting surface, and a supporting frame that supports the desktop with respect to the base. The supporting frame facilitates movement of the desktop into and between the lowered and raised positions. The supporting frame comprises first and second sub-frame assemblies disposed on opposite sides of the desktop, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Matthew A. Donner, Matthew P. Blum
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Patent number: 7931566Abstract: Exercise apparatus, which may be an elliptical cross trainer, has a rotating inertial flywheel driven by user-engaged linkage exercising a user. A user-actuated brake engages and stops rotation of the flywheel upon actuation by the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Todd C. Radke, Matthew A. Donner, Jon A. Strommen, Benjamin J. Hitter, Nicholas T. Schaub, Peter H. Haugen
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Patent number: 7628733Abstract: To provide variable resilient support for the deck of an exercise treadmill one or more resilient members are secured to the deck and a moveable support member is used to selectively engage the resilient members to provide support for the deck. A user operated adjustment mechanism can be used to move the support member or support members longitudinally along the treadmill thus effectively changing the number of resilient support members supporting the deck.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Matthew A. Donner, Peter H. Haugen, Bradley H. Grossmann
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Publication number: 20070015635Abstract: To provide variable resilient support for the deck of an exercise treadmill one or more resilient members are secured to the deck and a moveable support member is used to selectively engage the resilient members to provide support for the deck. A user operated adjustment mechanism can be used to move the support member or support members longitudinally along the treadmill thus effectively changing the number of resilient support members supporting the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Matthew Donner, Peter Haugen, Bradley Grossmann
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Patent number: 6508419Abstract: A top dresser (10) includes a spinner assembly (40) removably connected by clips (44) to a cross beam (20) of the frame (12) mounting a hopper (30). The first and second sides (36) of the hopper (30) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor (140) formed by sheeting (70) in the form of an endless belt having a relatively smooth outer surface. The valve (84) for the hydraulic motor (164) of the conveyor (140) is in series downstream of the valve (78) for the hydraulic motors (56) for the spinners (54) of the spinner assembly (40). Thus, it is not possible to mistakenly run the conveyor (140) without the spinners (54) operating. Therefore, the top dresser (10) is able to spread extremely minimal amounts of material evenly and without clumping or bunching.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Turfco Manufacturing, IncorporatedInventors: George Kinkead, Matthew A. Donner
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Patent number: 6149079Abstract: A top dresser (10) includes a spinner assembly (40) removably connected by clips (44) to a cross beam (20) of the frame (12) mounting a hopper (30). The first and second sides (36) of the hopper (30) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor (140) formed by sheeting (70) in the form of an endless belt having a relatively smooth outer surface. The valve (84) for the hydraulic motor (164) of the conveyor (140) is in series downstream of the valve (78) for the hydraulic motors (56) for the spinners (54) of the spinner assembly (40). Thus, it is not possible to mistakenly run the conveyor (140) without the spinners (54) operating. Therefore, the top dresser (10) is able to spread extremely minimal amounts of material evenly and without clumping or bunching.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Turfco Manufacturing, IncorporatedInventors: George Kinkead, Matthew A. Donner
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Patent number: 6058860Abstract: The seeder apparatus includes a first hopper for dispensing seeds onto a conveyor mechanism to be moved thereby to an entry nip between a rotary brush and the conveyor mechanism for propelling the seed downwardly at the discharge end of the frame on which the hopper is mounted. A shield assembly is mounted to the frame discharge end portion to minimize the effects of wind on the trajectory of seed or other material being propelled to the ground by a brush and conveyor mechanism. In one embodiment, a metering gate extends vertically in its closed position relative to the conveyor mechanism, the metering gate controlling the rate of dispensation of seed being moved to the entry nip.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Turfco Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: George B. Kinkead, Vernon J. Worrel, Scott Bjorge, Matthew A. Donner
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Patent number: 6024033Abstract: The seeder apparatus includes a material hopper for dispensing material onto a conveyor to be moved thereby to an entry nip between a rotary brush and the conveyor for propelling the material downwardly at the discharge end. In one embodiment, a metering gate extends vertically in its closed position relative to the conveyor, with the metering gate controlling the rate of dispensation of seed or other material being moved to the entry nip. A shield assembly is provided to minimize the effects of wind on the trajectory of seed or other material being propelled to the ground by the brush and conveyor. In preferred forms, a separate seed hopper is mounted to the top dresser, and in a second embodiment, either seed from the seed hopper and/or dressing material from the top dresser hopper may be moved by the conveyor to the entry nip.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Turfco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: John Kinkead, George B. Kinkead, Scott Kinkead, Matthew A. Donner
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Patent number: 5802994Abstract: The seeder apparatus includes a first hopper for dispensing seeds onto a conveyor mechanism to be moved thereby to an entry nip between a rotary brush and the conveyor mechanism for propelling the seed downwardly at the discharge end of the frame on which the hopper is mounted. A shield assembly is mounted to the frame discharge end portion to minimize the effects of wind on the trajectory of seed or other material being propelled to the ground by a brush and conveyor mechanism. In one embodiment, a metering gate extends vertically in its closed position relative to the conveyor mechanism, the metering gate controlling the rate of dispensation of seed being moved to the entry nip.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Turfco Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: George B. Kinkead, Vernon J. Worrel, Scott Bjorge, Matthew A. Donner