Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Sommerfield
Matthew A. Sommerfield 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: 20230095688Abstract: An air massager includes an air flow generator having an output, a nozzle in fluid communication with the output, and a pulsed air generator located between the output and the nozzle. Operation of the pulsed air generator alternately allows and restricts air flow from the output to the nozzle. A method of operating the massager is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: J. Ryan Bair, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: 10507355Abstract: An adjustable crank assembly is provided. The adjustable crank assembly includes a crank arm having a surface with a plurality of notches, and a retention block that partially houses the crank arm and allows the crank arm to slide along an axis relative to the retention block. The retention block includes a clamping block and a locking pin, both of which being adapted to selectively engage the crank arm when the retention block is placed in a locked position, and a locking lever for transitioning between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking lever provides a compressive force to the clamping block when placed in a locked position and a retracting force to the locking pin when placed in an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: MindBridge Innovations, LLCInventors: Daniel L. Vassilaros, Matthew Sommerfield
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Patent number: 10463147Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable workstation for attaching to a support surface. The workstation includes a base having at least one fastener for securing the base to the support surface and a column attached to the top surface of the base. The column includes a lift configured to move between a lowered position adjacent to the support surface and a raised position located between the top end and the bottom end of the column. Attached to the lift is a worksurface having a front edge, and an extending member connects the lift to the worksurface. The extendable member is configured to adjust the location of the worksurface longitudinally from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the front edge of the worksurface is vertically alignable with the front edge of the support surface when the extending member is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20190224522Abstract: A lateral tilting system comprising one or more crossbeams that are each pivotably supported by a respective base member for pivotable motion about a common longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism is operably connected to a drive shaft to mechanically drive pivotable motion of the crossbeams about the axis, and resulting lateral tilt of an associated treadmill deck. A control system may be included to receive a user's input for controlling an oscillation rate or other parameter of the lateral tilting, and optionally longitudinal incline of the treadmill deck. A novel treadmill including a lateral tilting system and a lateral tilting accessory for conventional exercise equipment are provided also.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: John Stelmach, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens
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Patent number: 10350450Abstract: A lateral tilting system comprising one or more crossbeams that are each pivotably supported by a respective base member for pivotable motion about a common longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism is operably connected to a drive shaft to mechanically drive pivotable motion of the crossbeams about the axis, and resulting lateral tilt of an associated treadmill deck. A control system may be included to receive a user's input for controlling an oscillation rate or other parameter of the lateral tilting, and optionally longitudinal incline of the treadmill deck. A novel treadmill including a lateral tilting system and a lateral tilting accessory for conventional exercise equipment are provided also.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventors: John Stelmach, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens
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Publication number: 20180352950Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable workstation for attaching to a support surface. The workstation includes a base having at least one fastener for securing the base to the support surface and a column attached to the top surface of the base. The column includes a lift configured to move between a lowered position adjacent to the support surface and a raised position located between the top end and the bottom end of the column. Attached to the lift is a worksurface having a front edge, and an extending member connects the lift to the worksurface. The extendable member is configured to adjust the location of the worksurface longitudinally from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the front edge of the worksurface is vertically alignable with the front edge of the support surface when the extending member is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20180272184Abstract: An adjustable crank assembly is provided. The adjustable crank assembly includes a crank arm having a surface with a plurality of notches, and a retention block that partially houses the crank arm and allows the crank arm to slide along an axis relative to the retention block. The retention block includes a clamping block and a locking pin, both of which being adapted to selectively engage the crank arm when the retention block is placed in a locked position, and a locking lever for transitioning between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking lever provides a compressive force to the clamping block when placed in a locked position and a retracting force to the locking pin when placed in an unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Daniel L. Vassilaros, Matthew Sommerfield
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Patent number: 9797592Abstract: A device includes a housing with a recessed area and a raised peripheral section surrounding the recessed area, wherein the recessed area is recessed with respect to the raised peripheral section. A gripping mechanism is provided in the recessed area. The gripping mechanism is adjustable to hold portable electronic devices of a plurality of different sizes. A light source is provided in the raised peripheral section, to emit light from the raised peripheral section.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: THE SELFIE STAND LLCInventors: Brian Marcus, Matthew Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20170197110Abstract: A lateral tilting system comprising one or more crossbeams that are each pivotably supported by a respective base member for pivotable motion about a common longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism is operably connected to a drive shaft to mechanically drive pivotable motion of the crossbeams about the axis, and resulting lateral tilt of an associated treadmill deck. A control system may be included to receive a user's input for controlling an oscillation rate or other parameter of the lateral tilting, and optionally longitudinal incline of the treadmill deck. A novel treadmill including a lateral tilting system and a lateral tilting accessory for conventional exercise equipment are provided also.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: John Stelmach, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens
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Publication number: 20160305646Abstract: A device includes a housing with a recessed area and a raised peripheral section surrounding the recessed area, wherein the recessed area is recessed with respect to the raised peripheral section. A gripping mechanism is provided in the recessed area. The gripping mechanism is adjustable to hold portable electronic devices of a plurality of different sizes. A light source is provided in the raised peripheral section, to emit light from the raised peripheral section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: THE SELFIE STAND LLCInventors: Brian MARCUS, Matthew SOMMERFIELD
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Patent number: 9366379Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20150159804Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: 8844949Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support member in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Cargo Cart Co.Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20140035262Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support member in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Cargo Cart Co.Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: 8567809Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support manner in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Cargo Cart Co.Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20130180099Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a connector system and method of assembly comprising a frame and a plurality of legs that are combined to form a table. The frame includes a plurality of side members having an open interior and a plurality of corner members that are positioned in the interior of the side members. A plurality of bolts is positioned through the frame and into the legs to secure the frame to the legs and form a table.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Michael Issac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20130161999Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a connector system and method of assembly comprising a chair having two opposite frame members and two opposite seat frames, wherein the seat frames are connected to the frame members by respective connector assemblies. Further, the frame members are connected to each other by a plurality of lateral rods, each lateral rod being fixed to both frame members by a lateral rod stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Moses Richard Schultz, Michael Isaac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D810380Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Dessie Mae LimitedInventors: Matthew Sommerfield, Scott Doty, Brendan Haentjens, Charlotte Ann Britto, Laura Elizabeth Bynoe
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Patent number: D831623Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Michael P. Smith
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Patent number: D849104Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Photobooth Supply Co.Inventors: Brandon Wong, Vincent Cordero, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens, Scott Doty