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).
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Publication number: 20130180099Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Michael Issac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20130161999Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Moses Richard Schultz, Michael Isaac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: 8453888Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a housing having a support platform upon which at least one bottle may be supported and a pressurized gas supply assembly for forcing a fluid from the at least one bottle. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output which is linked to the at least one bottle via a conduit arrangement and a dispensing nozzle selectively secured within an opening of the at least one bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal assembly for attaching the dispensing nozzle within the opening of the at least one bottle, the connecting seal assembly extends downwardly and substantially covers a downwardly extending substrate of the dispensing nozzle, and the connecting seal assembly includes a self-energizing seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Wine Gadgets, LLCInventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Patent number: 8371478Abstract: A preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a pressurized gas supply assembly for pressurizing and dispensing fluid from a bottle in a manner that effectively creates a barrier protecting the fluid from harmful effects of oxygen. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output linked to the bottle via a dispensing nozzle secured within an opening of the bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal having a series of outwardly directed, flexible fins composed of a first material and an outwardly tapered seal member composed of a second material. The inert gas output includes a regulator assembly having a piercing pin that passes through an end cap of a gas capsule allowing gas from the gas capsule to pass through the regulator assembly. The regulator assembly reduces the gas pressure from approximately 2700 psi to approximately 5 psi in a single step.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Publication number: 20120261907Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Allison White, David White, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: 8191487Abstract: Accessory holders useful for facilitating the support and positional adjustment of secured accessories. More particularly, a positionally adjustable accessory holder for use with one or more accessories, preferably input or output devices, such as video displays, monitors, keyboards, keypads, laptops and the like. The accessory holder further allows for easy three-dimensional adjustment of two such devices to place the devices in relative positions more ergonomically desirable for a variety of users and workspaces, and features a counter-balance mechanism for balancing the weight of the secured accessories.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Jeffery Todd Theesfeld, Matthew A. Sommerfield, Jarrett Seng
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Publication number: 20120012616Abstract: A preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a pressurized gas supply assembly for pressurizing and dispensing fluid from a bottle in a manner that effectively creates a barrier protecting the fluid from harmful effects of oxygen. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output linked to the bottle via a dispensing nozzle secured within an opening of the bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal having a series of outwardly directed, flexible fins composed of a first material and an outwardly tapered seal member composed of a second material. The inert gas output includes a regulator assembly having a piercing pin that passes through an end cap of a gas capsule allowing gas from the gas capsule to pass through the regulator assembly. The regulator assembly reduces the gas pressure from approximately 2700 psi to approximately 5 psi in a single step.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Patent number: 8033431Abstract: A preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a pressurized gas supply assembly for pressurizing and dispensing fluid from a bottle in a manner that effectively creates a barrier protecting the fluid from harmful effects of oxygen. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output linked to the bottle via a dispensing nozzle secured within an opening of the bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal having a series of outwardly directed, flexible fins composed of a first material and an outwardly tapered seal member composed of a second material. The inert gas output includes a regulator assembly having a piercing pin that passes through an end cap of a gas capsule allowing gas from the gas capsule to pass through the regulator assembly. The regulator assembly reduces the gas pressure from approximately 2700 psi to approximately 5 psi in a single step.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Wine Gadgets, LLCInventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Publication number: 20110139828Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a housing having a support platform upon which at least one bottle may be supported and a pressurized gas supply assembly for forcing a fluid from the at least one bottle. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output which is linked to the at least one bottle via a conduit arrangement and a dispensing nozzle selectively secured within an opening of the at least one bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal assembly for attaching the dispensing nozzle within the opening of the at least one bottle, the connecting seal assembly extends downwardly and substantially covers a downwardly extending substrate of the dispensing nozzle, and the connecting seal assembly includes a self-energizing seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Publication number: 20110000250Abstract: A preservation and dispensing apparatus integrated within a refrigerator door includes a wine preservation and dispensing apparatus and a door of a refrigerator within which the wine preservation and dispensing apparatus is integrated. The wine preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a housing framework composed of a rigid frame secured to the refrigerator door along an opening cut into the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Publication number: 20100213151Abstract: Accessory holders useful for facilitating the support and positional adjustment of secured accessories. More particularly, a positionally adjustable accessory holder for use with one or more accessories, preferably input or output devices, such as video displays, monitors, keyboards, keypads, laptops and the like. The accessory holder further allows for easy three-dimensional adjustment of two such devices to place the devices in relative positions more ergonomically desirable for a variety of users and workspaces, and features a counter-balance mechanism for balancing the weight of the secured accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffery Todd Theesfeld, Matthew A. Sommerfield, Jarrett Seng
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Patent number: 7481170Abstract: A mounting mechanism useful for swivelly attaching a secondary work surface, such as a computer mouse platform or other accessory work shelf, to a primary work surface, such as a computer keyboard platform or a table or desk, and furniture, such as computer support furniture, having an accessory work shelf swivelly attached to a primary work surface. The mounting mechanism facilitates swivel movement of the accessory work shelf relative to the primary work surface while maintaining a constant but easily adjustable tension. A method for attaching both of said accessory work shelf and said primary work surface to a mounting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Matthew Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20080277422Abstract: A preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a pressurized gas supply assembly for pressurizing and dispensing fluid from a bottle in a manner that effectively creates a barrier protecting the fluid from harmful effects of oxygen. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output linked to the bottle via a dispensing nozzle secured within an opening of the bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal having a series of outwardly directed, flexible fins composed of a first material and an outwardly tapered seal member composed of a second material. The inert gas output includes a regulator assembly having a piercing pin that passes through an end cap of a gas capsule allowing gas from the gas capsule to pass through the regulator assembly. The regulator assembly reduces the gas pressure from approximately 2700 psi to approximately 5 psi in a single step.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Matthew A. Sommerfield, Steven DiDonato
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Publication number: 20070028815Abstract: The invention provides a mounting mechanism useful for swivelly attaching a secondary work surface, such as a computer mouse platform or other accessory work shelf, to a primary work surface, such as a computer keyboard platform or a table or desk. The mounting mechanism facilitates swivel movement of the accessory work shelf relative to the primary work surface while maintaining a constant, but easily adjustable, tension. The invention further encompasses furniture, such as computer support furniture, having an accessory work shelf swivelly attached to a primary work surface and methods of such attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventor: Matthew Sommerfield
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Patent number: D560965Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Wine Gadgets, LLCInventor: Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D575104Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Wine Gadgets, LLCInventor: Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D585228Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Wine Gadgets, LLCInventor: Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D649798Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Richard Schultz Design, Inc.Inventors: Moses Richard Schultz, Michael Isaac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D650194Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Richard Schultz Design, Inc.Inventors: Moses Richard Schultz, Michael Isaac Weaker, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D681807Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Cryoconcepts LPInventors: R. Sam Niedbala, Lincoln C. Young, Peng Zhou, Matthew Sommerfield, Jarrett Seng