Patents by Inventor Matthew Sommerfield

Matthew Sommerfield 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).

  • Publication number: 20230095688
    Abstract: An air massager includes an air flow generator having an output, a nozzle in fluid communication with the output, and a pulsed air generator located between the output and the nozzle. Operation of the pulsed air generator alternately allows and restricts air flow from the output to the nozzle. A method of operating the massager is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: J. Ryan Bair, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 10507355
    Abstract: An adjustable crank assembly is provided. The adjustable crank assembly includes a crank arm having a surface with a plurality of notches, and a retention block that partially houses the crank arm and allows the crank arm to slide along an axis relative to the retention block. The retention block includes a clamping block and a locking pin, both of which being adapted to selectively engage the crank arm when the retention block is placed in a locked position, and a locking lever for transitioning between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking lever provides a compressive force to the clamping block when placed in a locked position and a retracting force to the locking pin when placed in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: MindBridge Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. Vassilaros, Matthew Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 10463147
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable workstation for attaching to a support surface. The workstation includes a base having at least one fastener for securing the base to the support surface and a column attached to the top surface of the base. The column includes a lift configured to move between a lowered position adjacent to the support surface and a raised position located between the top end and the bottom end of the column. Attached to the lift is a worksurface having a front edge, and an extending member connects the lift to the worksurface. The extendable member is configured to adjust the location of the worksurface longitudinally from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the front edge of the worksurface is vertically alignable with the front edge of the support surface when the extending member is in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20190224522
    Abstract: A lateral tilting system comprising one or more crossbeams that are each pivotably supported by a respective base member for pivotable motion about a common longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism is operably connected to a drive shaft to mechanically drive pivotable motion of the crossbeams about the axis, and resulting lateral tilt of an associated treadmill deck. A control system may be included to receive a user's input for controlling an oscillation rate or other parameter of the lateral tilting, and optionally longitudinal incline of the treadmill deck. A novel treadmill including a lateral tilting system and a lateral tilting accessory for conventional exercise equipment are provided also.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: John Stelmach, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens
  • Patent number: 10350450
    Abstract: A lateral tilting system comprising one or more crossbeams that are each pivotably supported by a respective base member for pivotable motion about a common longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism is operably connected to a drive shaft to mechanically drive pivotable motion of the crossbeams about the axis, and resulting lateral tilt of an associated treadmill deck. A control system may be included to receive a user's input for controlling an oscillation rate or other parameter of the lateral tilting, and optionally longitudinal incline of the treadmill deck. A novel treadmill including a lateral tilting system and a lateral tilting accessory for conventional exercise equipment are provided also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventors: John Stelmach, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens
  • Publication number: 20180352950
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable workstation for attaching to a support surface. The workstation includes a base having at least one fastener for securing the base to the support surface and a column attached to the top surface of the base. The column includes a lift configured to move between a lowered position adjacent to the support surface and a raised position located between the top end and the bottom end of the column. Attached to the lift is a worksurface having a front edge, and an extending member connects the lift to the worksurface. The extendable member is configured to adjust the location of the worksurface longitudinally from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the front edge of the worksurface is vertically alignable with the front edge of the support surface when the extending member is in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20180272184
    Abstract: An adjustable crank assembly is provided. The adjustable crank assembly includes a crank arm having a surface with a plurality of notches, and a retention block that partially houses the crank arm and allows the crank arm to slide along an axis relative to the retention block. The retention block includes a clamping block and a locking pin, both of which being adapted to selectively engage the crank arm when the retention block is placed in a locked position, and a locking lever for transitioning between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking lever provides a compressive force to the clamping block when placed in a locked position and a retracting force to the locking pin when placed in an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel L. Vassilaros, Matthew Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 9797592
    Abstract: A device includes a housing with a recessed area and a raised peripheral section surrounding the recessed area, wherein the recessed area is recessed with respect to the raised peripheral section. A gripping mechanism is provided in the recessed area. The gripping mechanism is adjustable to hold portable electronic devices of a plurality of different sizes. A light source is provided in the raised peripheral section, to emit light from the raised peripheral section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: THE SELFIE STAND LLC
    Inventors: Brian Marcus, Matthew Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20170197110
    Abstract: A lateral tilting system comprising one or more crossbeams that are each pivotably supported by a respective base member for pivotable motion about a common longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism is operably connected to a drive shaft to mechanically drive pivotable motion of the crossbeams about the axis, and resulting lateral tilt of an associated treadmill deck. A control system may be included to receive a user's input for controlling an oscillation rate or other parameter of the lateral tilting, and optionally longitudinal incline of the treadmill deck. A novel treadmill including a lateral tilting system and a lateral tilting accessory for conventional exercise equipment are provided also.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: John Stelmach, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens
  • Publication number: 20160305646
    Abstract: A device includes a housing with a recessed area and a raised peripheral section surrounding the recessed area, wherein the recessed area is recessed with respect to the raised peripheral section. A gripping mechanism is provided in the recessed area. The gripping mechanism is adjustable to hold portable electronic devices of a plurality of different sizes. A light source is provided in the raised peripheral section, to emit light from the raised peripheral section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: THE SELFIE STAND LLC
    Inventors: Brian MARCUS, Matthew SOMMERFIELD
  • Patent number: 9366379
    Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20150159804
    Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 8844949
    Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support member in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Cargo Cart Co.
    Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20140035262
    Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support member in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Cargo Cart Co.
    Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: 8567809
    Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart includes a collapsible support assembly having a support frame with a vertical frame member and a horizontal frame member. The vertical support member is pivotally secured to the horizontal support member allowing the support frame to be selectively folded. A plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member. The plurality of wheels are coupled to the horizontal support member for movement between a use orientation and a storage orientation, wherein when the plurality of wheels are in the use orientation they extend from the horizontal support manner in a manner permitting engagement with a horizontal support surface such that the support assembly may roll thereupon. First and second storage receptacles shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the support assembly are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Cargo Cart Co.
    Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20130180099
    Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a connector system and method of assembly comprising a frame and a plurality of legs that are combined to form a table. The frame includes a plurality of side members having an open interior and a plurality of corner members that are positioned in the interior of the side members. A plurality of bolts is positioned through the frame and into the legs to secure the frame to the legs and form a table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Issac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20130161999
    Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a connector system and method of assembly comprising a chair having two opposite frame members and two opposite seat frames, wherein the seat frames are connected to the frame members by respective connector assemblies. Further, the frame members are connected to each other by a plurality of lateral rods, each lateral rod being fixed to both frame members by a lateral rod stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Moses Richard Schultz, Michael Isaac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: D810380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Dessie Mae Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Sommerfield, Scott Doty, Brendan Haentjens, Charlotte Ann Britto, Laura Elizabeth Bynoe
  • Patent number: D831623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Michael P. Smith
  • Patent number: D849104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Photobooth Supply Co.
    Inventors: Brandon Wong, Vincent Cordero, Matthew Sommerfield, Brendan Haentjens, Scott Doty