Patents by Inventor David E. Peterson
David E. Peterson 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: 20240136746Abstract: An electrical system comprises a flexible circuit (FC) comprising at least one conductive circuit trace disposed within or between one or more dielectric layers and defining at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion, an electrical device system comprising an electrical device disposed within a housing and at least one conductive terminal electrically connected to the electrical device and that extend substantially to an end of the housing, and an electrical connector configured to physically secure and electrically connect the at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion to the at least one conductive terminal of the electrical device system, wherein the electrical connector and the housing of the electrical device system define at least one connection feature for physically securing to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Duane Lee Brantingham, Eric E. Shasteen
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Patent number: 11957083Abstract: Some embodiments provide an interface unit interfacing with an irrigation controller, comprising: a housing; a controller configured to instruct an interruption of a watering schedule executed by the irrigation controller, the interruption based on one or both of sensed temperature and sensed rainfall amount, and based on one or both of user entered temperature and rainfall threshold parameters; a switching device coupled with the controller, and configured to cause the interruption in response to signaling from the controller; and a user interface comprising: a plurality of user input devices configured to provide signaling to the controller based upon user's engagement, and configured to allow the user to define the temperature and rainfall threshold parameters; and a user display comprising a display screen; wherein the controller is configured to cause the display screen to display a plurality of pictorial representations that in combination convey whether irrigation is being interrupted.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: David M. Redmond, Michael J. Tennyson, Randall A. Hern, Gerald E. Peterson, David G. Fern
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Publication number: 20240085588Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided herein for sensing rain fall for use in irrigation control. In one embodiment, a wireless rain sensor comprises a housing at least partially covering a first sensor, a controller and a wireless transmitter. The first sensor comprises a moisture absorptive material located to be contacted by rain fall and configured to expand in response to the contact with the rain fall and contract in response to an absence of the rain fall. The controller is coupled to the first sensor and configured to output signals corresponding to a variable amount of expansion and contraction of the moisture absorptive material. The wireless transmitter is configured to transmit wireless signals, at least one wireless signal comprising data corresponding to the variable amount of expansion and contraction of the moisture absorptive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Randall A. Hern, David G. Fern, Gerald E. Peterson, David M. Redmond
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Patent number: 10561272Abstract: A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Plascon Packaging, Inc.Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Patent number: 10472225Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Plascon Packaging, Inc.Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Patent number: 10233920Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir, actuating a piston within a cylinder of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of an exhaust valve of the cylinder through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the piston is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: GE GLOBAL SOURCING LLCInventors: Bret Dwayne Worden, Richard C. Peoples, David E. Peterson, Jason M. Strode, Neil W. Burkell, Milan Karunaratne
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Patent number: 10227227Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Plascon GroupInventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Patent number: 10051990Abstract: A beverage system comprising a vessel and a liner assembly. The vessel may include a spigot with a passage configured to receive at least a portion of a liner assembly. The liner assembly may include a flexible liner, a flexible tube, a rigid cuff, and a tamper evident connection therebetween. The flexible liner may be positionable in the vessel. The flexible tube positionable in the passage of the spigot. The rigid cuff disposed in at least a portion of the tube. The tamper evident connection may be provided between the tube, liner, and cuff.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Plascon GroupInventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Patent number: 9771933Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir of a compressor, actuating an unloader valve of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the unloader valve is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bret Dwayne Worden, Richard C. Peoples, David E. Peterson, Jason M. Strode, Neil W. Burkell, Milan Karunaratne
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Patent number: 9677556Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include operating a compressor to compress air from a first stage compressor into an intermediate stage reservoir, to deliver air from the intermediate stage reservoir to a second stage compressor, and to further compress the air in the second stage compressor into a primary reservoir, monitoring an intermediate stage pressure of the intermediate stage reservoir, and identifying a condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored intermediate stage pressure during a time period in which the compressor is operated. A vehicle system is also provided including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bret Dwayne Worden, Richard C. Peoples, David E. Peterson, Jason M. Strode, Neil W. Burkell, Milan Karunaratne
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Publication number: 20170029170Abstract: A beverage system comprising a vessel and a liner assembly. The vessel may include a spigot with a passage configured to receive at least a portion of a liner assembly. The liner assembly may include a flexible liner, a flexible tube, a rigid cuff, and a tamper evident connection therebetween. The flexible liner may be positionable in the vessel. The flexible tube positionable in the passage of the spigot. The rigid cuff disposed in at least a portion of the tube. The tamper evident connection may be provided between the tube, liner, and cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Publication number: 20160068382Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Publication number: 20150359379Abstract: A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
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Publication number: 20150122844Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Plascon GroupInventors: Matthew P. Klein, David E. Peterson
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Publication number: 20130294937Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a crankcase pressure of a compressor, analyzing the monitored crankcase pressure, and identifying a condition of the compressor based on the analysis of the monitored crankcase pressure. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: BRET DWAYNE WORDEN, RICHARD C. PEOPLES, DAVID E. PETERSON, JASON M. STRODE, NEIL W. BURKELL, MILAN KARUNARATNE
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Publication number: 20130294938Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include operating a compressor to compress air from a first stage compressor into an intermediate stage reservoir, to deliver air from the intermediate stage reservoir to a second stage compressor, and to further compress the air in the second stage compressor into a primary reservoir, monitoring an intermediate stage pressure of the intermediate stage reservoir, and identifying a condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored intermediate stage pressure during a time period in which the compressor is operated. A vehicle system is also provided including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: BRET DWAYNE WORDEN, RICHARD C. PEOPLES, DAVID E. PETERSON, JASON M. STRODE, NEIL W. BURKELL, MILAN KARUNARATNE
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Publication number: 20130294934Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir, actuating a piston within a cylinder of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of an exhaust valve of the cylinder through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the piston is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: BRET DWAYNE WORDEN, RICHARD C. PEOPLES, DAVID E. PETERSON, JASON M. STRODE, NEIL W. BURKELL, MILAN KARUNARATNE
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Publication number: 20130294936Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to removing fluid from a compressor to mitigate condensation accumulated for a compressor. A controller can be configured to actuate a drain valve coupled to an aftercooler of a compressor and actuate a check valve to isolate air pressure of the aftercooler from a reservoir of the compressor. Through control of the drain valve of the aftercooler and the check valve, the controller removes fluid from the aftercooler to facitliate thermal management of a compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: BRET DWAYNE WORDEN, RICHARD C. PEOPLES, DAVID E. PETERSON, JASON M. STRODE, NEIL W. BURKELL, MILAN KARUNARATNE
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Publication number: 20130294935Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir of a compressor, actuating an unloader valve of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the unloader valve is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: BRET DWAYNE WORDEN, RICHARD C. PEOPLES, DAVID E. PETERSON, JASON M. STRODE, NEIL W. BURKELL, MILAN KARUNARATNE
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Patent number: 5865130Abstract: An apparatus for self cleaning a thermal oxidizer that is thermally treating and decontaminating gases is disclosed. The apparatus for self cleaning the thermal oxidizer can clean the accumulated dust out from inside the thermal oxidizer without requiring disassembly of the unit. The apparatus for self cleaning can also accomplish this cleaning cycle without interrupting the normal operation of the thermal oxidizer. Dust cleaned out from the apparatus for self cleaning the thermal oxidizer is decontaminated by the same thermal treatment that decontaminates the gases processed by the thermal oxidizer. Many of the existing thermal oxidizers already in operation can be retrofitted to become self cleaning thermal oxidizers. It is also possible to include the apparatus for self cleaning in a new thermal oxidizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Sunbelt Resources, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Jamison, David E. Peterson