Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Shinew
Matthew T. Shinew 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: 20220365529Abstract: A system includes a remote control device that is useable by an operator interacting with a materials handling vehicle. The remote control device includes a wireless communication system including a wireless transmitter and a rechargeable power source. The system further comprises: a receiver at the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter; a controller at the vehicle that is communicably coupled to the receiver, the controller being responsive to receipt of transmissions from the remote control device; and a charging station at the vehicle, the charging station for charging the rechargeable power source of the remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Vern I. Woodruff III, Trisha M. Luthman, James Schloemer, Steven R. Pulskamp, Donald T. Meiring, Matthew T. Shinew, Kent D. Pilcher, Paul Duckworth, Audrey Hendon
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Patent number: 11500373Abstract: A system includes a remote control device that is useable by an operator interacting with a materials handling vehicle. The remote control device includes a wireless communication system including a wireless transmitter and a rechargeable power source. The system further comprises: a receiver at the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter; a controller at the vehicle that is communicably coupled to the receiver, the controller being responsive to receipt of transmissions from the remote control device; and a charging station at the vehicle, the charging station for charging the rechargeable power source of the remote control device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Vern I. Woodruff, III, Trisha M. Luthman, James Schloemer, Steven R. Pulskamp, Donald T. Meiring, Matthew T. Shinew, Kent D. Pilcher, Paul Duckworth, Audrey Hendon
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Patent number: 11429095Abstract: A remote control device that is paired with a first vehicle, such that the remote control device wirelessly communicates with the first vehicle, is paired with a second vehicle via a pairing process. The pairing process is initiated by physically contacting a component of the remote control device with an element of the second vehicle. The pairing process also unpairs the remote control device from the first vehicle, such that the remote control device no longer wirelessly communicates with the first vehicle, and the remote control device wirelessly communicates with the second vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Vern I. Woodruff, III, Trisha M. Luthman, James Schloemer, Steven R. Pulskamp, Donald T. Meiring, Matthew T. Shinew, Kent D. Pilcher, Paul Duckworth
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Patent number: 10811735Abstract: The specification discloses a monitor, a system, and a method for monitoring the electrolyte level in a cell of a multi-cell battery. The system may be powered by leads attached across any one or more cells of the battery. The system includes an electrically conductive probe, having its own wire, that may be installed in any battery cell. The probe is current sampled to provide one or more signals used to determine if the probe is in physical contact with the electrolyte (indicating acceptable electrolyte level). The probe may be sampled as a cathode and as an anode. The probe may be sampled using PWM (pulse width modulation). The probe may be sampled using current limiting.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: FLOW-RITE CONTROLS, LTD.Inventors: Jason L. Fox, Harrie W. Bonnah, II, Luke J. Paul, Matthew T. Shinew
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Publication number: 20200247264Abstract: A system includes a remote control device that is useable by an operator interacting with a materials handling vehicle. The remote control device includes a wireless communication system including a wireless transmitter and a rechargeable power source. The system further comprises: a receiver at the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter; a controller at the vehicle that is communicably coupled to the receiver, the controller being responsive to receipt of transmissions from the remote control device; and a charging station at the vehicle, the charging station for charging the rechargeable power source of the remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Vern I. Woodruff, III, Trisha M. Luthman, James Schloemer, Steven R. Pulskamp, Donald T. Meiring, Matthew T. Shinew, Kent D. Pilcher, Paul Duckworth, Audrey Hendon
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Publication number: 20200249668Abstract: A remote control device that is paired with a first vehicle, such that the remote control device wirelessly communicates with the first vehicle, is paired with a second vehicle via a pairing process. The pairing process is initiated by physically contacting a component of the remote control device with an element of the second vehicle. The pairing process also unpairs the remote control device from the first vehicle, such that the remote control device no longer wirelessly communicates with the first vehicle, and the remote control device wirelessly communicates with the second vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Vern I. Woodruff, III, Trisha M. Luthman, James Schloemer, Steven R. Pulskamp, Donald T. Meiring, Matthew T. Shinew, Kent D. Pilcher, Paul Duckworth
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Patent number: 10381693Abstract: A liquid level sensor for a liquid electrolyte battery is provided. The liquid level sensor includes a probe having a reference electrode and an electrode array. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes that are serially disposed in a lengthwise direction of the probe. The reference electrode is capacitively coupled to each electrode within the electrode array, such that the probe provides a capacitance that varies when the probe is immersed in a liquid level that varies in relation to the probe. The liquid level sensor can alert a user of the need to refill the battery or alert a user of the need to refill the battery in the near future. The liquid level sensor can include a series of LEDs that selectively illuminate to indicate each such condition to the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: FLOW-RITE CONTROLS, LTD.Inventors: Mark Herrema, Ron D. Earl, Scott Kloote, Jason L. Fox, Matthew T. Shinew, David A. Moelker
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Publication number: 20190198947Abstract: The specification discloses a monitor, a system, and a method for monitoring the electrolyte level in a cell of a multi-cell battery. The system may be powered by leads attached across any one or more cells of the battery. The system includes an electrically conductive probe, having its own wire, that may be installed in any battery cell. The probe is current sampled to provide one or more signals used to determine if the probe is in physical contact with the electrolyte (indicating acceptable electrolyte level). The probe may be sampled as a cathode and as an anode. The probe may be sampled using PWM (pulse width modulation). The probe may be sampled using current limiting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Jason L. Fox, Harrie W. Bonnah, II, Luke J. Paul, Matthew T. Shinew
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Publication number: 20170279167Abstract: A liquid level sensor for a liquid electrolyte battery is provided. The liquid level sensor includes a probe having a reference electrode and an electrode array. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes that are serially disposed in a lengthwise direction of the probe. The reference electrode is capacitively coupled to each electrode within the electrode array, such that the probe provides a capacitance that varies when the probe is immersed in a liquid level that varies in relation to the probe. The liquid level sensor can alert a user of the need to refill the battery or alert a user of the need to refill the battery in the near future. The liquid level sensor can include a series of LEDs that selectively illuminate to indicate each such condition to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Mark Herrema, Ron D. Earl, Scott Kloote, Jason L. Fox, Matthew T. Shinew, David A. Moelker
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Publication number: 20090256534Abstract: A power supply system including a controller capable of regulating a pulsed output voltage. The power supply system includes a load, a switching circuit connected to the load, and a controller electrically connected to the switching circuit. The controller is adapted to transmit a switching signal to the switching circuit for generating an adjustable duty cycle pulsed voltage to provide power to the controller and the load. The controller is further adapted to adjust the pulsed output voltage against a reference voltage by varying the duty cycle of the switching signal. The power supply system may include a start-up circuit electrically connected to the controller and adapted to provide a start-up voltage to the controller until the controller is powered by an operating voltage through the switching circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: TWISTHINK, L.L.C.Inventors: John G. Videtich, Paul C. Duckworth, Warren E. Guthrie, Matthew T. Shinew, David L. Klamer