Patents by Inventor Matthew Brekken
Matthew Brekken 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: 11774842Abstract: An image capture system for tracking target objects includes a movable base that supports one or more image capture modules, each of the image capture modules including a camera module, a first light module and a second light module. The camera module is mounted on a first plane of a mount bracket, the first light module is mounted on a second plane of the mounting bracket, and a second light module is mounted on a third plane of the mounting bracket. The first and second planes define a first angle, the first and third planes define a second angle, and the second angle is larger than the first angle. An output of the first light module and a light output of the second light module is selected based on an operating condition of the camera module.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: BOSSA NOVA ROBOTICS IP, INC.Inventors: Sarjoun Skaff, Matthew Brekken, Alexander Fink, Garrick Kremesec, Brendan Mcleod, Christian Carlberg
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Publication number: 20220303445Abstract: An image capture system for tracking target objects includes a movable base that supports one or more image capture modules, each of the image capture modules including a camera module, a first light module and a second light module. The camera module is mounted on a first plane of a mount bracket, the first light module is mounted on a second plane of the mounting bracket, and a second light module is mounted on a third plane of the mounting bracket. The first and second planes define a first angle, the first and third planes define a second angle, and the second angle is larger than the first angle. An output of the first light module and a light output of the second light module is selected based on an operating condition of the camera module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: BOSSA NOVA ROBOTICS IP, INC.Inventors: Sarjoun SKAFF, Matthew BREKKEN, Alexander FINK, Garrick KREMESEC, Brendan MCLEOD, Christian CARLBERG
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Patent number: 11153483Abstract: A method for monitoring a shelf includes the steps of moving a camera with multiple focus capability alongside a shelf. A series of shelf images are captured by the camera, with images of at least two different focal lengths being captured. Images having the same focal length can be merged to form at least two panoramic images suitable for further evaluation or review.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Bossa Nova Robotics IP, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Fink, Garrick Kremesec, Matthew Brekken, Sarjoun Skaff
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Publication number: 20200068126Abstract: A method for monitoring a shelf includes the steps of moving a camera with multiple focus capability alongside a shelf. A series of shelf images are captured by the camera, with images of at least two different focal lengths being captured. Images having the same focal length can be merged to form at least two panoramic images suitable for further evaluation or review.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Alexander Fink, Garrick Kremesec, Matthew Brekken, Sarjoun Skaff
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Publication number: 20060289436Abstract: An airflow control system for an oven having an oven cavity and a fan having a first operating mode for generating a first flow of air and a second operating mode for generating a second flow of air is provided. A baffle is included adjacent the fan to direct the first flow of air to a first region of the cavity in the first operating mode and to direct the second flow of air to a second region of the cavity in the second operating mode. A method of controlling airflow in an oven having an oven cavity is also detailed. The method can include different modes of operation, with different clockwise and counterclockwise rotational times for the fan, with different heating elements energized, or a combination of both, depending upon the food to be cooked in the oven.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Philip Carbone, Matthew Brekken, Peter Pescatore, David Martin, Anindya Boral
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Publication number: 20060006163Abstract: At least two blowers are controlled with baffles to create circulating zones of airflow which circulate in a substantially horizontal plane within a convection oven cavity. This airflow minimizes the potential for airflow paths to be broken up or blocked by the configuration of objects placed in the oven. The substantially horizontal airflow reduces the non-uniformity of air temperature distribution within the oven cavity. The blowers may be controlled to rotate either simultaneously or alternately, depending on the selected mode of operation. The blowers and associated heating elements are controlled to operate in various cooking modes by the controller in response to a mode selector input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Philip Carbone, Peter Pescatore, Steve Hobson, Matthew Brekken
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Publication number: 20050250065Abstract: A burner apparatus utilizes a reticulated member to promote mixing of a fuel and oxidizer mixture. A plurality of exit ports, disposed on a wall or surface encapsulating the reticulated member, defines exit streams of the mixture that produces flames upon combustion. The burner apparatus have high heating rates and turndown ratios of at least about 18:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: TIAX LLCInventors: Philip Carbone, Matthew Brekken, Peter Pescatore, Charles Marble, Matthew Rhodes
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Patent number: 6943321Abstract: At least two blowers are controlled with baffles to create circulating zones of airflow which circulate in a substantially horizontal plane within a convection oven cavity. This airflow minimizes the potential for airflow paths to be broken up or blocked by the configuration of objects placed in the oven. The substantially horizontal airflow reduces the non-uniformity of air temperature distribution within the oven cavity. The blowers may be controlled to rotate either simultaneously or alternately, depending on the selected mode of operation. The blowers and associated heating elements are controlled to operate in various cooking modes by the controller in response to a mode selector input.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Wolf Appliance Company, LLCInventors: Philip Carbone, Peter Pescatore, Steve Hobson, Matthew Brekken
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Publication number: 20040040950Abstract: At least two blowers are controlled with baffles to create circulating zones of airflow which circulate in a substantially horizontal plane within a convection oven cavity. This airflow minimizes the potential for airflow paths to be broken up or blocked by the configuration of objects placed in the oven. The substantially horizontal airflow reduces the non-uniformity of air temperature distribution within the oven cavity. The blowers may be controlled to rotate either simultaneously or alternately, depending on the selected mode of operation. The blowers and associated heating elements are controlled to operate in various cooking modes by the controller in response to a mode selector input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Philip Carbone, Peter Pescatore, Steve Hobson, Matthew Brekken
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Patent number: 6322354Abstract: A stacked dual gas burner which achieves good performance at high firing rates as well as good simmer performance at low firing rates. The stacked dual gas burner includes a main burner and a second (simmer) burner. The main burner and second burner are positioned in a stacked relation in a burner assembly, with the second burner positioned coaxially with and below the main burner. The second burner radius is smaller than the main burner radius, such that a portion of the main burner overhangs the second burner adjacent to the second burner ports. Recirculation underneath the overhanging edge of the main burner above the simmer burner ports helps maintain flame attachment at the second burner ports. A valve may be used to provide separately controllable flows of fuel to each of the main and second burners.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Wolf Appliance Company, LLCInventors: Philip Carbone, Judith Reich, Steven Hobson, Amnon Bar-Ilan, Matthew Brekken
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Patent number: D945507Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: BOSSA NOVA ROBOTICS IP, INC.Inventors: Garrick Kremesec, Matthew Brekken, Carlos Ramos, Jussi Timonen, Christian Carlberg, Daniel Shope, Sarjoun Skaff, Rachael Putnam, Brendan McLeod