Patents by Inventor Matthew C. Mullen

Matthew C. Mullen 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: 10118593
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle monitor. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons position on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a police assistance unit. The example police assistance unit is to track a distance of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the example police assistance unit is to, in response to the distance satisfying a first threshold, lock doors and roll up windows of the police vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Patent number: 10106076
    Abstract: A warning indicator system for a vehicle side-view mirror includes light sources disposed to emit light in patterns and/or colors visible through a partially light-reflective surface. One or more processors are operatively configured to actuate the light sources in predetermined sequences defining a stealth mode, a pursuit mode, and a traffic advisor mode. The partially light-reflective surface may be a light transmitting substrate having a coating of a reflective substance provided in a thickness allowing at least a partial transmission of light therethrough. The light sources may be printed light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Disposing the light sources in desired patterns to emit desired colors on actuation in a predetermined sequence allows configuring the side mirrors to emit visible light signals indicative of the stealth mode, a pursuit mode, and a traffic advisor mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Matthew C. Mullen, Christopher Charles Hunt
  • Patent number: 9950657
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle exterior light control. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons positioned on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a plurality of spotlights on the lightbar. The example police vehicle also includes a light control unit that tracks a location of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the light control unit illuminates the area around the police officer using selected ones of the plurality of spotlights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20170368982
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle exterior light control. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons positioned on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a plurality of spotlights on the lightbar. The example police vehicle also includes a light control unit that tracks a location of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the light control unit illuminates the area around the police officer using selected ones of the plurality of spotlights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20170361807
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle monitor. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons position on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a police assistance unit. The example police assistance unit is to track a distance of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the example police assistance unit is to, in response to the distance satisfying a first threshold, lock doors and roll up windows of the police vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20170232886
    Abstract: A warning indicator system for a vehicle side-view mirror includes light sources disposed to emit light in patterns and/or colors visible through a partially light-reflective surface. One or more processors are operatively configured to actuate the light sources in predetermined sequences defining a stealth mode, a pursuit mode, and a traffic advisor mode. The partially light-reflective surface may be a light transmitting substrate having a coating of a reflective substance provided in a thickness allowing at least a partial transmission of light therethrough. The light sources may be printed light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Disposing the light sources in desired patterns to emit desired colors on actuation in a predetermined sequence allows configuring the side mirrors to emit visible light signals indicative of the stealth mode, a pursuit mode, and a traffic advisor mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Matthew C. Mullen, Christopher Charles Hunt
  • Patent number: 6817477
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a base, a first support member position on the base, a second support member positioned on the base and spaced apart from the first support member and a movable locking bar that extends between the first and second support member. The base, locking bar and support member cooperating to releaseably secure one or more devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Rac Holding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William McMurray, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20030106862
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a base, a first support member position on the base, a second support member positioned on the base and spaced apart from the first support member and a movable locking bar that extends between the first and second support member. The base, locking bar and support member cooperating to releaseably secure one or more devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: William McMurray, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20020179546
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting articles, the apparatus extending from a vertically-directed surface. A first supporting member and a second supporting member are mounted at first and second predetermined locations along the vertically-directed surface. A first elongated rod and a second elongated rod are secured respectively to the first and second supporting members and extend substantially horizontally outwardly. An elongated cross member rod is pivotally secured to the free end of the first elongated rod. A tab portion extends from the other end of the cross member rod and lockingly engages the cross member rod to the free end of the second elongated rod upon pivoting of the cross member rod in the direction of the second elongated rod. Articles supporting upon the first and second elongated rods are thereby protected from unauthorized removal from the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: William McMurray, Matthew C. Mullen
  • Patent number: 6250290
    Abstract: A fuel rail for the distribution of fuel is disclosed. The fuel rail includes an extending primary conduit having a first open end for receiving fuel and a second open end for returning fuel. The primary conduit has a plurality of ports for injector cups disposed in spaced intervals between the two ends. The fuel rail further includes a secondary conduit extending over a portion of the primary conduit. The secondary conduit is closed at its ends to form a cavity between the portion of primary conduit and the secondary conduit. Fluid communicates between the primary conduit and the cavity through small apertures disposed in the portion of the primary conduit. A vapor fuel return conduit is selectively opened to the cavity when the fuel reaches a predetermined temperature. When the fuel return conduit is opened to the cavity, the increase in volume of the fuel rail causes some of the liquid fuel in the primary conduit to change to vapor as it goes through the small apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Transportation Design & Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Matthew C. Mullen
  • Patent number: D482260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: The RAC Holding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William McMurray, Matthew C. Mullen