Patents by Inventor Matthew Warner
Matthew Warner 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: 20230169233Abstract: A method, executed by at least one processor of a computer, of generating a heatsink configuration meeting a predetermined performance constraint is disclosed. The method includes establishing an initial heatsink configuration having a heatsink base including at least one layer formed of a plurality of tessellated rods and setting a thermal evaluation parameter. An initial thermal simulation of a heat source positioned proximate the heatsink base is performed to determine the initial thermal performance of the heatsink. Based on the initial thermal simulation, three revised heatsink configurations are examined, and simulations are carried out to generate first, second, and third revised thermal performances. These are compared with an initial thermal performance, and the heatsink configuration showing the greatest improvement in thermal performance compared with the initial thermal performance is selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Robin Bornoff, John Parry, Matthew Warner
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Publication number: 20220207387Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predicting drawbridge operation based on incoming vessel information and historical drawbridge operation data, and transmitting the drawbridge operation prediction to a GPS system such as an autonomous vehicle or a mobile device application for rerouting a planned navigation route. A transceiver may receive vessel information, e.g., incoming vessel size, type, speed, position, or quantity, or estimated incoming vessel arrival time, from one or more cameras and/or a marine radio, and may receive historical drawbridge operation data based on the incoming vessel information from an online database such that the drawbridge operation prediction is based on the historical data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anjali Krishnamachar, Matthew A. Warner, Umair Ibrahim
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Publication number: 20210163731Abstract: Transient polymers and compositions comprising such polymers are described. The polymers are copolymers of phthalaldehyde and one or more additional aldehydes and can degrade/decompose upon exposure to a desired stimulus, like light, heat, sound, or chemical trigger. Films comprising the copolymers and devices comprising surfaces coated with the film are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Paul A. Kohl, Anthony Engler, Jisu Jiang, Chi Kin Lo, Matthew Warner, Oluwadamilola Phillips
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Publication number: 20210166552Abstract: A workspace assembly includes at least a first sound sensor located in a first facility space, at least one communication device located within the first space, and a processor in communication with the at least a first sound sensor and the communication device. The processor is adapted to compare the volume of sound emanating from within the first space to a threshold level and to generate a signal via the communication device when the volume of sound emanating from within the first space exceeds the threshold level. The processor also periodically automatically adjusts the threshold level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Patent number: 10861314Abstract: A workspace assembly includes at least a first sound sensor located in a first facility space, at least one communication device located within the first space, and a processor in communication with the at least a first sound sensor and the communication device. The processor is adapted to compare the volume of sound emanating from within the first space to a threshold level and to generate a signal via the communication device when the volume of sound emanating from within the first space exceeds the threshold level. The processor also periodically automatically adjusts the threshold level.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Patent number: 10713927Abstract: A workspace assembly includes a plurality of sound sensors including at least first and second sound sensors located in first and second spaces within a facility, respectively, at least one communication device located within one of the first space and the second space, and a processor in communication with the sound sensors and the communication device, the processor adapted to compare at least some characteristic of the sounds in at least a subset of the plurality of spaces to identify a particular space from which the sound emanates and to compare at least some characteristic of the sound emanating from the particular space to at least one threshold characteristic value and to provide a signal via the at least one communication device based on the results of the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Publication number: 20200005624Abstract: A workspace assembly includes a plurality of sound sensors including at least first and second sound sensors located in first and second spaces within a facility, respectively, at least one communication device located within one of the first space and the second space, and a processor in communication with the sound sensors and the communication device, the processor adapted to compare at least some characteristic of the sounds in at least a subset of the plurality of spaces to identify a particular space from which the sound emanates and to compare at least some characteristic of the sound emanating from the particular space to at least one threshold characteristic value and to provide a signal via the at least one communication device based on the results of the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Patent number: 10453326Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Publication number: 20190043338Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Patent number: 10115293Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl J. Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Publication number: 20180025615Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl J. Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Patent number: 9805581Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl J. Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Publication number: 20160232775Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl J. Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Patent number: 8985649Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes a laminated bumper that provides both durability and reduced energy transmissibility. The laminated bumper includes at least a first bumper layer and a second bumper layer, such that at least one of the first bumper layer and second bumper layer of the laminate bumper are allowed to translate upon bumper contact with an object.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Kurt Richard Lutz, Brian Matthew Warner
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Publication number: 20140362999Abstract: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Robert Scheper, Matthew Warner, Karl J. Mead, Brett Kincaid, Kurt Heidmann
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Publication number: 20130200638Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes a laminated bumper that provides both durability and reduced energy transmissibility. The laminated bumper includes at least a first bumper layer and a second bumper layer, such that at least one of the first bumper layer and second bumper layer of the laminate bumper are allowed to translate upon bumper contact with an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Kurt Richard Lutz, Brian Matthew Warner
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Patent number: 7832518Abstract: In a vehicle powertrain that continually transmits power to a first set of vehicle wheels and selectively transmits power through a clutch to a second set of vehicle wheels, a method for controlling the clutch includes determining that brakes for slowing the vehicle wheels are applied and that an accelerator pedal of the vehicle is depressed less than a reference magnitude, determining that the rate of change of the average front wheel speed is greater than the rate of change of the average rear wheel speed, and setting the torque capacity of the clutch to a target magnitude.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Matthew A. Warner
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Publication number: 20100236317Abstract: A method for hot/warm forming an article that includes heating a billet in a first heater; forging the heated billet in a forging die to form an intermediate workpiece; removing the intermediate workpiece from the forging die while a temperature of the intermediate workpiece is greater than or equal to a predetermined elevated temperature of 1,000 degrees F; and heat treating the intermediate workpiece before the intermediate workpiece has cooled below the predetermined elevated temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Jeff D. Sigelko, Matthew A. Warner
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Publication number: 20080234906Abstract: In a vehicle powertrain that continually transmits power to a first set of vehicle wheels and selectively transmits power through a clutch to a second set of vehicle wheels, a method for controlling the clutch includes determining that brakes for slowing the vehicle wheels are applied and that an accelerator pedal of the vehicle is depressed less than a reference magnitude, determining that the rate of change of the average front wheel speed is greater than the rate of change of the average rear wheel speed, and setting the torque capacity of the clutch to a target magnitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Matthew A. Warner