Patents by Inventor Matthew P. Braasch

Matthew P. Braasch 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: 10477654
    Abstract: A decorative device includes a wireless controller and a decoration. The wireless controller includes a memory, an interface, a mesh transceiver, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an indication of a pairing input from the interface and control the mesh transceiver to form a mesh network with one or more mesh transceivers of a plurality of mesh transceivers. The electronic processor is also configured to receive an indication of a decorative control input from the interface and broadcast the decorative control input and a timing signal over the mesh network to synchronize one or more decorations of one or more decorative devices with the decoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: INLITEN, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael A. Sugar, Matthew P. Braasch, Michael Garrett, Greg Feeney, Jackson Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180303041
    Abstract: A planter insert for supporting a plant includes a base and a suspension assembly. The suspension assembly includes a plurality of attachment devices and a plurality of connectors. The suspension assembly is configured such that when assembled, each connector of the plurality of connectors is coupled to the base and is further coupled to an edge of a planter via an attachment device of the plurality of attachment devices, such that the base is removably supported by the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew P. Braasch
  • Publication number: 20180270934
    Abstract: A decorative device includes a wireless controller and a decoration. The wireless controller includes a memory, an interface, a mesh transceiver, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an indication of a pairing input from the interface and control the mesh transceiver to form a mesh network with one or more mesh transceivers of a plurality of mesh transceivers. The electronic processor is also configured to receive an indication of a decorative control input from the interface and broadcast the decorative control input and a timing signal over the mesh network to synchronize one or more decorations of one or more decorative devices with the decoration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Sugar, Matthew P. Braasch, Michael Garrett, Greg Feeney, Jackson Wilson
  • Publication number: 20150048749
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first light string configured to receive a first voltage and output continuous illumination, a second light string, a module electrically connected to the second light string, and a controller electrically connected to the module. The controller receives a user input and outputs a control signal based on the user input. The module receives the control signal and selectively controls a second voltage to the second light string according to the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew P. Braasch, Yingping Chen
  • Publication number: 20140153243
    Abstract: An ornamental light set for use with a decorative pumpkin, in which the pumpkin defines an interior pumpkin space and a pumpkin top, includes a mounting assembly having a mounting face and a support member extending from the mounting face for mounting to the pumpkin top. A control assembly is coupled to the mounting assembly and includes a control circuit and one or more lights coupled to the control circuit. The one or more lights are suspended from the control circuit into the interior pumpkin space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: INLITEN, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Matthew P. Braasch
  • Publication number: 20110007507
    Abstract: An illuminated wire-frame form has adjustable joints that permit customizing the form into one of a plurality of different configurations or poses. In addition, interchangeable accessories with a quick-connect fitting for the light elements can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Matthew P. Braasch
  • Publication number: 20090085487
    Abstract: A light set including multiple circuits or light strings and utilizing a single set of electrical connectors. The electrical connectors include a male electrical connector for connection to an electrical power source, such as a wall outlet, and a female connector for receiving a male electrical connector of another light set. The multiple light strings allow a unique light size and electrical rating to be coupled to each light string. Moreover, the multiple light strings may be assembled to produce an array of aesthetically pleasing light arrangements utilizing the different sized lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew P. Braasch