Patents by Inventor Matthew Lord
Matthew Lord 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: 11938932Abstract: Systems and methods for self-driving collision prevention are presented. The system comprises a self-driving vehicle safety system, having one or more sensors in communication with a control system. The control system is configured determine safety fields and instruct the sensors to scan a region corresponding to the safety fields. The control system determines exclusion regions, and omits the exclusion regions from the safety field. The safety system may also include capability reduction parameters that can be used to constrain the drive system of the vehicle, for example, by restricting turning radius and speed in accordance with the safety fields.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Matthew Lord, Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Peiyi Chen, Michael Irvine, Alex Bencz
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Publication number: 20230001921Abstract: Systems and methods for self-driving collision prevention are presented. The system comprises a self-driving vehicle safety system, having one or more sensors in communication with a control system. The control system is configured determine safety fields and instruct the sensors to scan a region corresponding to the safety fields. The control system determines exclusion regions, and omits the exclusion regions from the safety field. The safety system may also include capability reduction parameters that can be used to constrain the drive system of the vehicle, for example, by restricting turning radius and speed in accordance with the safety fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Matthew Lord, Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Peiyi Chen, Michael Irvine, Alex Bencz
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Patent number: 11512799Abstract: A system for blocking rotation between a first tubular and a second tubular includes a key positioned within a recess formed in the first tubular. The system also includes a retention fastener securing the key to the first tubular, the retention fastener being arranged within an elongated aperture extending through the key. The system further includes an installation fastener moving the key from a storage configuration when in a first position to an engaged configuration when in a second position, the installation fastener having a tapered face that engages at least a portion of the key. The system also includes teeth arranged along a bottom portion of the key, proximate the second tubular, the teeth engaging the second tubular via rotation of the key about the retention fastener and blocking rotation of the first tubular relative to the second tubular in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Joseph Pallini, Dennis R Martinchich, Matthew Lord, Alejandro Rodela, Xichang Zhang
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Patent number: 11459833Abstract: A system for blocking rotation between a first tubular and a second tubular includes a key positioned within a recess formed in the first tubular. The system also includes a retention fastener securing the key to the first tubular, the retention fastener being arranged within an elongated aperture extending through the key. The system further includes an installation fastener moving the key from a storage configuration when in a first position to an engaged configuration when in a second position, the installation fastener having a tapered face that engages at least a portion of the key. The system also includes teeth arranged along a bottom portion of the key, proximate the second tubular, the teeth engaging the second tubular via rotation of the key about the retention fastener and blocking rotation of the first tubular relative to the second tubular in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Dennis R. Martinchich, Joseph Pallini, Micah Thomas, Alejandro Rodela, Matthew Lord, Xichang Zhang
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Patent number: 11390277Abstract: Systems and methods for self-driving collision prevention are presented. The system comprises a self-driving vehicle safety system, having one or more sensors in communication with a control system. The control system is configured determine safety fields and instruct the sensors to scan a region corresponding to the safety fields. The control system determines exclusion regions, and omits the exclusion regions from the safety field. The safety system may also include capability reduction parameters that can be used to constrain the drive system of the vehicle, for example, by restricting turning radius and speed in accordance with the safety fields.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Clearpath Robotics Inc.Inventors: Matthew Lord, Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Peiyi Chen, Michael Irvine, Alex Bencz
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Publication number: 20220073062Abstract: The various embodiments described herein generally relate to systems and methods for operating one or more self-driving vehicles. In some embodiments, the self-driving vehicles may include a vehicle processor being operable to: control the vehicle to navigate an operating environment in an initial vehicle navigation mode; monitor for one or more trigger conditions indicating a possible change for the vehicle navigation mode; detect a trigger condition; determine a prospective vehicle navigation mode associated with the detected trigger condition; determine whether to change from the initial vehicle navigation mode to the prospective vehicle navigation mode; and in response to determining to change from the initial vehicle navigation mode to the prospective vehicle navigation mode, adjust one or more vehicle attributes corresponding to the prospective vehicle navigation mode, otherwise continue to operate the vehicle in the initial vehicle navigation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Yvan Geoffrey Rodrigues, Matthew Lord, Ivor Wanders, Jason Mercer, James Servos, Roydyn Clayton
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Publication number: 20220010895Abstract: A system for blocking rotation between a first tubular and a second tubular includes a key positioned within a recess formed in the first tubular. The system also includes a retention fastener securing the key to the first tubular, the retention fastener being arranged within an elongated aperture extending through the key. The system further includes an installation fastener moving the key from a storage configuration when in a first position to an engaged configuration when in a second position, the installation fastener having a tapered face that engages at least a portion of the key. The system also includes teeth arranged along a bottom portion of the key, proximate the second tubular, the teeth engaging the second tubular via rotation of the key about the retention fastener and blocking rotation of the first tubular relative to the second tubular in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Joseph PALLINI, Dennis R. MARTINCHICH, Matthew LORD, Alejandro RODELA, Xichang ZHANG
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Publication number: 20220010629Abstract: A system for blocking rotation between a first tubular and a second tubular includes a key positioned within a recess formed in the first tubular. The system also includes a retention fastener securing the key to the first tubular, the retention fastener being arranged within an elongated aperture extending through the key. The system further includes an installation fastener moving the key from a storage configuration when in a first position to an engaged configuration when in a second position, the installation fastener having a tapered face that engages at least a portion of the key. The system also includes teeth arranged along a bottom portion of the key, proximate the second tubular, the teeth engaging the second tubular via rotation of the key about the retention fastener and blocking rotation of the first tubular relative to the second tubular in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Dennis R. MARTINCHICH, Joseph PALLINI, Micah THOMAS, Alejandro RODELA, Matthew LORD, Xichang ZHANG
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Patent number: 10974585Abstract: A mobile platform for materials transport is provided. The platform includes a pair of suspension devices that in turn include a pair of rocker beams which can be rotated between two positions: a first position where central wheels attached thereto can be used to drive the platform; and a second position where the central wheels are retracted and the platform can be rolled on end wheels without the friction of the central wheels, and an associated drive system, impeding movement of the platform. Furthermore, data from sensors and/or load cells can be used to control movement of the platform; specifically shifts in load distribution and/or sensed forces at the suspension devices can indicate that a load (and/or materials) has shifted and/or is shifting and movement of the platform is adjusted accordingly, for example to prevent the platform and/or the load (and/or materials) from tipping.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Matthew Lord, Roydyn Clayton, Michael Irvine, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
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Publication number: 20200269676Abstract: A mobile platform for materials transport is provided. The platform includes a pair of suspension devices that in turn include a pair of rocker beams which can be rotated between two positions: a first position where central wheels attached thereto can be used to drive the platform; and a second position where the central wheels are retracted and the platform can be rolled on end wheels without the friction of the central wheels, and an associated drive system, impeding movement of the platform. Furthermore, data from sensors and/or load cells can be used to control movement of the platform; specifically shifts in load distribution and/or sensed forces at the suspension devices can indicate that a load (and/or materials) has shifted and/or is shifting and movement of the platform is adjusted accordingly, for example to prevent the platform and/or the load (and/or materials) from tipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Matthew Lord, Roydyn Clayton, Michael Irvine, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
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Publication number: 20200172096Abstract: Systems and methods for self-driving collision prevention are presented. The system comprises a self-driving vehicle safety system, having one or more sensors in communication with a control system. The control system is configured determine safety fields and instruct the sensors to scan a region corresponding to the safety fields. The control system determines exclusion regions, and omits the exclusion regions from the safety field. The safety system may also include capability reduction parameters that can be used to constrain the drive system of the vehicle, for example, by restricting turning radius and speed in accordance with the safety fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Matthew Lord, Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Peiyi Chen, Michael Irvine, Alex Bencz
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Patent number: 10625611Abstract: An electric vehicle charging interface device is provided. The device includes a chassis having a top, a bottom, a front side, and a back side opposite the front side, the chassis configured to move between an uncompressed position and a compressed position relative to a longitudinal axis. The device further includes two electrodes extending from the front side of the chassis, and, a biasing portion configured to bias the chassis towards the uncompressed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Matthew Lord, Michael Irvine, Philip Dimitri Perivolaris, Anthony Robert Shaw, Arsalan Khan, Catalin Radu Gradinaru
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Patent number: 10618401Abstract: A mobile platform for materials transport is provided. The platform includes a pair of suspension devices that in turn include a pair of rocker beams which can be rotated between two positions: a first position where central wheels attached thereto can be used to drive the platform; and a second position where the central wheels are retracted and the platform can be rolled on end wheels without the friction of the central wheels, and an associated drive system, impeding movement of the platform. Furthermore, data from sensors and/or load cells can be used to control movement of the platform; specifically shifts in load distribution and/or sensed forces at the suspension devices can indicate that a load (and/or materials) has shifted and/or is shifting and movement of the platform is adjusted accordingly, for example to prevent the platform and/or the load (and/or materials) from tipping.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC.Inventors: Matthew Lord, Roydyn Clayton, Michael Irvine, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
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Publication number: 20190263250Abstract: A mobile platform for materials transport is provided. The platform includes a pair of suspension devices that in turn include a pair of rocker beams which can be rotated between two positions: a first position where central wheels attached thereto can be used to drive the platform; and a second position where the central wheels are retracted and the platform can be rolled on end wheels without the friction of the central wheels, and an associated drive system, impeding movement of the platform. Furthermore, data from sensors and/or load cells can be used to control movement of the platform; specifically shifts in load distribution and/or sensed forces at the suspension devices can indicate that a load (and/or materials) has shifted and/or is shifting and movement of the platform is adjusted accordingly, for example to prevent the platform and/or the load (and/or materials) from tipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Matthew Lord, Roydyn Clayton, Michael Irvine, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
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Patent number: 10245935Abstract: A mobile platform for materials transport is provided. The platform includes a pair of suspension devices that in turn include a pair of rocker beams which can be rotated between two positions: a first position where central wheels attached thereto can be used to drive the platform; and a second position where the central wheels are retracted and the platform can be rolled on end wheels without the friction of the central wheels, and an associated drive system, impeding movement of the platform. Furthermore, data from sensors and/or load cells can be used to control movement of the platform; specifically, shifts in load distribution and/or sensed forces at the suspension devices can indicate that a load (and/or materials) has shifted and/or is shifting and movement of the platform is adjusted accordingly, for example to prevent the platform and/or the load (and/or materials) from tipping.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventors: Matthew Lord, Roydyn Clayton, Michael Irvine, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
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Publication number: 20170253136Abstract: An electric vehicle charging interface device is provided. The device includes a chassis having a top, a bottom, a front side, and a back side opposite the front side, the chassis configured to move between an uncompressed position and a compressed position relative to a longitudinal axis. The device further includes two electrodes extending from the front side of the chassis, and, a biasing portion configured to bias the chassis towards the uncompressed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Matthew Lord, Michael Irvine, Philip Dimitri Perivolaris, Anthony Robert Shaw, Arsalan Khan, Catalin Radu Gradinaru
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Publication number: 20170080846Abstract: A mobile platform for materials transport is provided. The platform includes a pair of suspension devices that in turn include a pair of rocker beams which can be rotated between two positions: a first position where central wheels attached thereto can be used to drive the platform; and a second position where the central wheels are retracted and the platform can be rolled on end wheels without the friction of the central wheels, and an associated drive system, impeding movement of the platform. Furthermore, data from sensors and/or load cells can be used to control movement of the platform; specifically, shifts in load distribution and/or sensed forces at the suspension devices can indicate that a load (and/or materials) has shifted and/or is shifting and movement of the platform is adjusted accordingly, for example to prevent the platform and/or the load (and/or materials) from tipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Matthew Lord, Roydyn Clayton, Michael Irvine, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
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Publication number: 20130046621Abstract: A method of advertising on a communication network, includes the use of computational equipment for receiving a network request from a user, transmitting via a network advertising data for presenting an advertisement to the user, receiving a first transmission indicative of a user responding to such advertisement and storing information relating to the user's response. A second transmission is received indicative of a purchase of the item by a user where payment for such purchase is identified by a transaction card. The data for the second transmission is obtained from a data storage that includes data indicative of purchases by a plurality of users at a plurality of merchants, and such data is used to determine that a purchase occurred at a location where a user traveled for such purchase. A reward is generated corresponding to the user responding to the advertisement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Plink, Inc.Inventors: David Asseoff, Matthew Lord, Peter Vogel