Patents by Inventor David R. Peterson
David R. 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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Publication number: 20240111450Abstract: A computer-implemented method for effectively delivering notifications in data storage environments includes, receiving, by a storage controller from a host system, a request to register the host system with the storage controller to receive notifications. These notifications may be associated with a selected type of event detected by the storage controller. In certain embodiments, the selected type of event is a space-related condition associated with a particular storage resource controlled by the storage controller. The computer-implemented method registers the host system with the storage controller. In response to detecting an event of the selected type on the storage controller, the computer-implemented method transmits a notification from the storage controller to the host system to provide notice of the event. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Beth Ann Peterson, Matthew Richard Craig, John G. Thompson, John R. Paveza, Nicolas Marc Clayton, Terry O'Connor, David Michael Shackelford
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Publication number: 20240074586Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Nickolaus William Charles Deevers, Kurt R. Heidmann, Gordon J. Peterson, David Bodnar, James Ludwig, Nathan R. Brock, Mark Spoelhof
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Publication number: 20240064908Abstract: A system and method for shaping a flexible circuit (FC) having a set of conductive traces disposed within a set of insulation layers and a shaped FC, each involve using a non-conductive tool defining complimentary first and second tool portions and a shape therebetween, the tool being configured to receive a portion of the FC therebetween the first and second tool portions, a set of conductive heating elements arranged substantially in parallel with each other and disposed within the first and second tool portions, and a power source configured to provide power to the conductive heating elements causing the conductive heating elements to generate heat energy to shape the FC portion without removing any of the FC portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: David G. Siegfried, David R. Peterson, Joesph Sudik, JR.
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Publication number: 20240047929Abstract: An electrical assembly includes an electrical conductor having a planar portion and defining a bore hole extending through the planar portion and an electrical contact having a tubular portion disposed within the bore hole and a plurality of contact petals extending radially from the tubular portion. The plurality of contact petals are in electrical contact with the electrical conductor. A method of producing such an electrical assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: David R. Peterson, Jonathan David Weidner, Andrew Bohan, Jeff Janis, George Drew, Nicholas A. Durse, Jacob Martin
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Patent number: 11888262Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing defining an outer surface, a wire cable at least partially disposed in the housing, and a robotic installation feature at least temporarily attached to or defined in the outer surface of the housing, wherein the robotic installation feature defines a slot that is configured to be interacted with by an end effector of a robotic installer during robotic installation of the electrical connector with a corresponding electrical connector. A method of robotic installation of the electrical connector comprises identifying the robotic installation feature, inserting at least two members of the end effector into the slot, expanding the at least two members of the end effector along at least one of two axes to thereby fix the at least two members therein and obtain movable control of the electrical connector, and installing the electrical connector with the corresponding electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr., Duane Lee Brantingham
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Publication number: 20240006831Abstract: An electrical bus bar assembly includes an elongate flexible electrical conductor formed of a strip of electrically conductive material having a distal portions defining two parallel tabs extending from the electrical conductor and an electrical terminal having two different parallel sides disposed between the two parallel tabs. Several methods of manufacturing an electrical bus bar assembly are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Nicholas A. Durse, Steven W. Marzo, Jonathan D. Weidner, David R. Peterson
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Patent number: 11837809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Aptiv Technologies (2) S.à r.l.Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr., Duane Lee Brantingham, Eric E. Shasteen
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Publication number: 20230378700Abstract: An electrical conductor assembly includes a planar first conductor, a planar second conductor overlaying the first conductor, and a first electrically insulative layer between the first and second conductors. The first electrically insulative layer and the first conductor define a first aperture though which a portion of the second conductor is exposed. A process of forming the electrical conductor assembly is also contained herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Andrew Bohan, David R Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Nicholas A. Durse, Duane Brantingham
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Patent number: 11791597Abstract: An electrical bus bar assembly includes an elongate flexible electrical conductor formed of a strip of electrically conductive material having a generally rectangular cross section and a width to thickness ratio of at least 20:1 and a dielectric material covering a central portion of the electrical conductor such that the electrical conductor has exposed distal portions at each end of the assembly. Further, a method for forming such as assembly includes the steps of forming a flexible strip from an electrically conductive sheet such that the strip has a generally rectangular cross section with a width to thickness ratio of at least 20:1 and covering a central portion of the strip with a dielectric material and leaving distal portions at each end exposed.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Aptiv Technologies (2) S.à r.l.Inventors: Nicholas A. Durse, Steven W. Marzo, Jonathan D. Weidner, David R. Peterson
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Patent number: 11784426Abstract: A method of forming an electrical cable assembly includes providing a multiconductor flat cable comprising wires arranged in a coplanar fashion with each other and encased within a planar dielectric structure, cutting a slot in the planar dielectric structure intermediate the wires, thereby forming wing features in the dielectric structure extending from the wires, removing portions of the dielectric structure from ends of the wires, wherein portions of wing features remain, attaching the exposed wires to terminals, wherein the terminals define prongs, and attaching the portions of the wing features to by inserting the prongs within holes defined in the portions of the wing features, thereby retaining the wires to the terminals.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Aptiv Technologies (2) S.à r.l.Inventors: David R. Peterson, Jared Bilas, Joseph Sudik, Jonathan D. Weidner, Sean P. Krompegel, Jesse Braun
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Patent number: 11749427Abstract: An apparatus includes an extruding device configured to dispense a dielectric material though an orifice, a wire feed device configured to feed a conductive wire through the orifice, and a cutting device configured to sever the wire. It also includes an electronic controller configured to control the extruding device, the wire feed device, and the cutting device. The electronic controller commands the extruding device to dispense the dielectric material though the orifice, the wire feed device to feed the wire through the orifice, and the cutting device to sever the wire, thereby forming a dielectric substrate encasing a plurality of wires. The electronic controller further commands the extruding device to form an opening defined in the substrate in which plurality of electrically conductive wires is exposed and a location feature on the substrate located with a positional tolerance less than or equal to 1 mm relative to the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Jared Bilas, David R. Peterson, Gerald A. Rhinehart, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230256923Abstract: Electrified vehicle electrical systems and formatting methods include arranging a first layer including one or more first electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a first voltage to one or more electrical powertrain components of the electrified vehicle, arranging a second layer above at least a portion of the first electrical connection layer, wherein the second layer includes one or more second electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a second voltage to one or more electrical power distribution components of the electrified vehicle, and arranging a third layer above at least a portion of the first and second layers, wherein the third layer includes one or more third electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a third voltage to one or more input/output device components of the electrified vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Jared Bilas, Kurt P. Seifert, David G. Siegfried, Lee Bauer, Christian Schaefer, Magnus Svensson, Martin Bornemann
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Publication number: 20230253744Abstract: An electrical bus bar assembly includes an elongate flexible electrical conductor formed of a strip of electrically conductive material having a generally rectangular cross section and a width to thickness ratio of at least 20:1 and a dielectric material covering a central portion of the electrical conductor such that the electrical conductor has exposed distal portions at each end of the assembly. Further, a method for forming such as assembly includes the steps of forming a flexible strip from an electrically conductive sheet such that the strip has a generally rectangular cross section with a width to thickness ratio of at least 20:1 and covering a central portion of the strip with a dielectric material and leaving distal portions at each end exposed. No new matter is added. A substitute abstract reflecting these amendments is submitted concurrently with the filing of this paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Nicholas A. Durse, Steven W. Marzo, Jonathan D. Weidner, David R. Peterson
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Publication number: 20230249634Abstract: A flexible planar wire cable includes a first flexible planar wire having first conductor segments contained in a first longitudinal plane and second conductor segments contained in a second longitudinal plane. First connection segments extend between the first conductor segments and the second conductor segments. The first conductor segments alternate with second conductor segments along a longitudinal axis of the wire harness assembly. The cable further includes a second flexible planar wire having third conductor segments contained in the second longitudinal plane and fourth conductor segments contained in the first longitudinal plane. Second connection segments extend between the third conductor segments and the fourth conductor segments. The third conductor segments alternate with the fourth conductor segments along the longitudinal axis of the flexible planar wire cable. The cable also includes an insulating layer separating and encasing the first and second flexible planar wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Jared Bilas, Kurt P. Seifert, David G. Siegfried, David R. Peterson, Frank W. Szuba, JR., Mark Intihar
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Publication number: 20230187101Abstract: A method of forming a flexible circuit, including providing a flexible flat cable with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the flexible flat cable is diametrically opposed to the second surface. A dispensing apparatus including a nozzle is further provided, and an extruded material is dispensed through the nozzle onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable. The extruded material is shaped into a pattern and cured onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Jesse Braun, David Siegfried
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Publication number: 20230178264Abstract: A wiring assembly including a flex circuit including a plastic laminate layer and a mount location configured to receive a fastener secured to a substrate. The wiring assembly further includes a flex circuit attachment feature, the flex circuit attachment feature including an extruded material bonded to the plastic laminate layer at the mount location. The flex circuit attachment feature provides a structural strength at the mount location and provides a cushion between the flex circuit and the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Jesse Braun, David Siegfried
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Patent number: 11670876Abstract: An electrical connector includes wiring with multiple wires. Each wire has a conductor covered in insulation. Each wire has a stripped portion that exposes the conductors. The stripped portions are stacked on top of one another. A housing has first and second housing portions that provide a cavity. The first housing portion receives the stripped portions. The second housing portion includes a spring that has a closed portion that extends into the cavity and is configured to urge the stripped portions into engagement with one another when the first and second housing portions are secured to another in an assembled connector condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr.
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Patent number: 11670434Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring harness assembly includes the steps of forming a plurality of electrically conductive wires encased within a substrate formed of a dielectric material, forming an opening in the substrate located and sized such that a section of the plurality of electrically conductive wires is exposed within the opening, disposing a support segment within the opening, securing a connector segment including a plurality of terminals to the support segment, and placing the plurality of terminals in mechanical and electrical contact with the plurality of electrically conductive wires.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Jared Bilas, David R. Peterson, Kurt P. Seifert, Christopher G. Reider, Doyeon Y. Sohn, Gerald A. Rhinehart, Jr., Therese G. Stevens, George A. Drew, John T. Kightlinger
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Patent number: 11654842Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes a first flexible planar wire cable having a first plurality of separated conductors formed in a first insulating layer comprising a first substantially flat exterior surface, a second flexible planar wire cable having a second plurality of separated conductors formed in a second insulating layer comprising a second substantially flat exterior surface, and a first plurality of apertures formed in the first substantially flat exterior surface and a second plurality of apertures formed in the second substantially flat exterior surface. The first and second plurality of apertures are sized, shaped, and arranged such that an electrical connection is made between the first and second plurality of separated conductors through the first and second plurality of apertures.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Jared Bilas, Kurt P. Seifert, David G. Siegfried, David R. Peterson, Frank W. Szuba, Jr., Mark Intihar