Patents by Inventor Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson 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).

  • Diagnostic systems and methods of vehicles using olfaction
    Patent number: 11828210
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes: at least one of: (a) a particulate matter sensor configured to measure an amount of particulate within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; and (b) a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor configured to measure an amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a control module configured to, based on at least one of the amount of particulate and the amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle, diagnose at least one of: a characteristic of the vehicle; presence of a chemical in the passenger cabin of the vehicle; occurrence of an event within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a remaining life of engine oil of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martín Nespolo, Thomas Krzyzak, Gareth Webb, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • Rolling code based point of access system for event tickets stored in mobile access devices
    Patent number: 11823096
    Abstract: A system for providing ticket based authorized entry of a mobile access device includes a memory, a transceiver and a control module. The memory stores an access code of a ticket of an event to be accessed by the mobile access device. The mobile access device also stores the access code. The control module: determines an amount of time since the ticket was purchased or an amount of time since the access code of the ticket was last updated; and updates the access code stored in the memory and signals the mobile access device via the transceiver to update the access code stored at the mobile access device in response to the amount of time since the ticket was purchased exceeding a first predetermined amount of time or the amount of time since the access code of the ticket was last updated exceeding a second predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Gareth Webb, Thomas Krzyzak, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING REGENERATIVE TORQUE
    Publication number: 20230364999
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting regenerative braking in response to normal loads applied to each of a vehicle's wheels coupled to an electric machine. In one example, a regenerative braking torque for a wheel may be adjusted in response to a normal load that is applied to the wheel as wheel load changes during vehicle braking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Lars Niklas Pettersson, Matthew Johnson, Brendan Diamond, Keith Weston, Andrew Lewandowski, Andrew Niedert
  • Binding agent and olfaction sensor
    Patent number: 11813926
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes: a blower configured to draw air from within a passenger cabin of a vehicle through an inlet; a binding agent source configured to flow a binding agent into the air; and a sensor disposed downstream of the binding agent source in the direction of airflow, the sensor configured to determine an amount of smoke in the air from within the passenger cabin based on a measured characteristic of particulate at the sensor and a predetermined characteristic of the binding agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Thomas Krzyzak, Gareth Webb, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230339444
    Abstract: A vehicle includes wheels, brakes to control speeds of the wheels, and a hydraulic fluid source in fluid communication with the brakes. The vehicle includes a computer storing instructions to determine that speeds of the wheels are zero and actuate the hydraulic fluid source to provide hydraulic fluid to a first set of one or more of the brakes at a first pressure sufficient to maintain the vehicle body at a present position and to provide hydraulic fluid at a volumetric rate to one or more of the brakes not in the first set, and, while providing hydraulic fluid at the volumetric rate to a brake not in the first set, detect second pressures of the brake not in the first set. The instructions include instructions to determine a volume-pressure curve for the brake not in the first set based on the volumetric rate and the second pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Colton Knopf, Daniel Joseph Dunn
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL STABILITY OF A VEHICLE AND TRAILER
    Publication number: 20230339455
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control stability of a vehicle and trailer are disclosed. An example apparatus to control stability of a vehicle and trailer includes stability monitoring circuitry to determine, based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, whether a vehicle stability condition associated with the vehicle is satisfied, and stability control circuitry to, in response to the vehicle stability condition not being satisfied, adjust a load distribution on front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle by adjusting a vehicle pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Keith Weston, Matthew Johnson, Andrew Denis Lewandowski, Brendan Diamond
  • Communication Accessory for a Drug Delivery Device
    Publication number: 20230321359
    Abstract: A medicament delivery assembly comprises a delivery device configured to deliver medicament to a user, a communication accessory releasably coupled to the delivery device, and one or more sensors configured to sense a condition of the delivery device. The communication accessory may be configured to receive a first signal from the one or more sensors assembly and to send a second signal to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Gregory, Geoffrey Jenkins, Matthew Johnson
  • DIRECTIONAL RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230306409
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a directional radio frequency identification (RFID) system, which provides directional RFID tag scanning using RFID enclosures and moveable radio signal blocking components. The RFID systems herein also prevent unwanted RFID tag activation and focuses RFID readers on specific scan areas. The directional RFID systems may be implemented in any type of system that utilizes RFID tag reading, such as a point of sale systems and other related systems, which utilize RFID scanning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Matthew JOHNSON, David J. STEINER, Kimberly A. WOOD, Timothy W. CROCKETT
  • INFANT CARRIER ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20230301441
    Abstract: An infant carrier assembly may be removably securable to a car seat. The infant carrier assembly may include an adapter and an infant carrier. The adapter is removably securable to the car seat. The infant carrier is removably securable to the car seat by engagement with the adapter. A car seat assembly may include a car seat and the infant carrier assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas Kim, Tyler Petito, Joonho Na, Thomas Jake Mitchell, Phillip LaPlante, Patrick Kil, Matthew Johnson
  • BI-OPTIC OBJECT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230297990
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for identifying items. The method includes scanning a first item using a first barcode scanner and a second barcode scanner and determining, based on signals from the first barcode scanner and the second barcode scanner, a first two-dimensional light grid indicating where the first item broke beams of the first barcode scanner and the second barcode scanner. The method also includes predicting, using a machine learning model and based on the first two-dimensional light grid, a first category for the first item, receiving, from a camera, an image of the first item, and comparing the image of the first item to a first set of images assigned to the first category to determine an identity of the first item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Matthew JOHNSON, Susan W. BROSNAN, Andrei KHAITAS
  • WORK PROCEDURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20230297913
    Abstract: A system for converting a work procedure document into a mobile application and mobile applications for executing work procedures are disclosed. The conversion system converts work procedure data in the document into a converted format. In some cases, the converted formatted is consumable by a mobile application. The conversion system can be programmed to identify steps and sub-steps in the work procedure based on business-specific formatting characteristics common to work procedure documents. The mobile application can be configured to generate a controlled workflow for a work procedure on a mobile device. The workflow can prompt a user to provide inputs to the mobile device indicating performance of steps in the work procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony Jennings, Nathan Boosinger, Matthew Johnson
  • Particulate control systems and methods for olfaction sensors
    Patent number: 11760169
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes: an olfaction sensor comprising: a blower configured to draw air through an inlet; a filter configured to filter particulate from the air; and a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor disposed downstream of the filter and configured to measure an amount of VOCs in air after the air flows through the filter; and a control module configured to selectively take one or more remedial actions based on the amount of VOCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Thomas Krzyzak, Gareth Webb, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • Olfaction sensor preservation systems and methods
    Patent number: 11760170
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes: an olfaction sensor comprising: a blower configured to draw air from a passenger cabin through an inlet; a sensor located downstream of the inlet and including one or more proteins configured to measure an amount of a chemical in the air passing the sensor; and a purge source configured to selectively flows a purge gas into the sensor; and a control module configured to selectively take one or more remedial actions based on the amount of the chemical in the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Thomas Krzyzak, Gareth Webb, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • Systems and methods for anchor placement
    Patent number: 11759197
    Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein provide systems and methods for anchor placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Ingwer, Drew Osika, George Paletta, Matthew Johnson
  • Suspension system with improved ability to avoid getting stuck or get unstuck
    Patent number: 11752826
    Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle may include determining a proximity to a stuck condition based on measured vehicle motion parameters and a wheel speed measured by a wheel speed sensor associated with one or more wheels of the vehicle. The method may further include generating a notification to a driver of the vehicle in response to the proximity to the stuck condition indicating that the vehicle is either in a stuck condition or a nearly stuck condition, and responsive to driver selection of an unstuck mode, executing an unstuck algorithm to automatically control operation of the vehicle to achieve a free condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Keith Weston, Jonathan Sullivan, David Michael Russell, Rohit Hippalgaonkar
  • Enhanced vehicle stability
    Patent number: 11731477
    Abstract: An assembly includes a leadscrew defining a central axis, a strut movable along the leadscrew upon rotation of the leadscrew, a camber angle of a wheel changeable according to movement of the strut along the leadscrew, and a motor drivably connected to the leadscrew, the motor defining a motor axis, wherein the central axis of the leadscrew is transverse to the motor axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Weston, Jeffrey John Ley, Justin DeSordi, Matthew Johnson, Nicholas Anthony Quatrano
  • Suspension System with Improved Ability to Avoid Getting Stuck or Get Unstuck
    Publication number: 20230256786
    Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle may include determining a proximity to a stuck condition based on measured vehicle motion parameters and a wheel speed measured by a wheel speed sensor associated with one or more wheels of the vehicle. The method may further include generating a notification to a driver of the vehicle in response to the proximity to the stuck condition indicating that the vehicle is either in a stuck condition or a nearly stuck condition, and responsive to driver selection of an unstuck mode, executing an unstuck algorithm to automatically control operation of the vehicle to achieve a free condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Keith Weston, Jonathan Sullivan, David Michael Russell, Rohit Hippalgaonkar
  • Communication accessory for a drug delivery device
    Patent number: 11717615
    Abstract: A medicament delivery assembly comprises a delivery device configured to deliver medicament to a user, a communication accessory releasably coupled to the delivery device, and one or more sensors configured to sense a condition of the delivery device. The communication accessory may be configured to receive a first signal from the one or more sensors assembly and to send a second signal to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Mannkind Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Gregory, Geoffrey Jenkins, Matthew Johnson
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: 11712606
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head comprising at least one crown opening and at least one crown insert attached to the body and covering the at least one crown opening. The golf club head further comprises at least one sole opening and at least one sole insert attached to the body and covering the at least one sole opening. The golf club head additionally includes at least one weight member configured to clamp first and second ledges at selected locations along a sliding weight track. The golf club head also comprise a coefficient of restitution (COR) feature located on the sole of the golf club head. The at least one crown insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc. The at least one sole insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, David Bennett, Joseph Hoffman, Joseph R Nielson, Nathan T Sargent, Christopher J Harbert, Jared Guttmann, Christian R Wester
  • Enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services
    Patent number: 11710361
    Abstract: A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is provided that includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a traveler. Moreover, the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning for accessing a security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In response to determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic device is authorized to access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to the security service area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Daon Technology
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Dalibor Panic, Gordon Flood, James Ahern, Martin Patefield-Smith