Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Peterson
Joseph J. 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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Patent number: 11942726Abstract: An electrical connector system for use with independently heated hoses includes a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, a third electrical connector, and a fourth electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a first key that mates with a second key of the second electrical connector. The third electrical connector includes a third key that mates with a fourth key of the fourth electrical connector. The first and second keys differ from the third and fourth keys, ensuring the electrical connectors are correctly connected.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Tix, Erich W. Beckmann, Stephen P. Schneider, Nicholas P. Peterson, Mark J. Brudevold
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Patent number: 11931139Abstract: A system for ultrasound interrogation of a lung including a memory, an electromagnetic (EM) board, an extended working channel (EWC), an EM sensor, a US transducer, and a processor. The memory stores a three dimensional (3D) model and pathway plan for navigating a luminal network. The EM board generates an EM field. The EWC is configured to navigate the luminal network toward a target following the pathway plan. The EM sensor extends distally from a distal end of the EWC and is configured to sense the EM field. The US transducer extends distally from a distal end of the EWC, generates US waves, and receives US waves reflected from the luminal network. The processor processes the sensed EM field to synchronize a location of the EM sensor in the 3D model, to process the reflected US waves to generate images, or to integrate the generated images with the 3D model.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Joseph D. Brannan, William J. Dickhans, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson
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Patent number: 11925452Abstract: A system for ultrasound interrogation of a lung includes a memory, an electromagnetic (EM) board, an extended working channel (EWC), an EM sensor, a US transducer, and a processor. The memory stores a three dimensional (3D) model, a pathway plan for navigating a luminal network. An EM board generates an EM field. The EWC is configured to navigate the luminal network of a patient toward a target following the pathway plan and the EM sensor extends distally from the EWC and senses the EM field. The US transducer extends distally from a distal end of the EWC and generates US waves and receives US waves reflected from the luminal network and the processor processes the sensed EM field to synchronize a location of the EM sensor in the 3D model, to process the reflected US waves to generate images, or to integrate the generated images with the 3D model.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Joseph D. Brannan, William J. Dickhans, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson
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Patent number: 11916444Abstract: Disclosed is a hermetic AC electric motor that includes harmonics shunting such that high frequency harmonics are shunted from the AC electric motor without the use of one or more high frequency filters in the associated motor drive. A related method of operating an AC electric motor includes shunting high frequency harmonics to a fluid passing through the AC electric motor. Also disclosed is a simplified variable speed motor drive system which eliminates the need for a filter for removing high frequency harmonics.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Heiden, Jay H. Johnson, Joseph M. Heger, Charles J. Peterson
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Publication number: 20230416064Abstract: A wheel assembly for an outrigger of a material handling vehicle, comprising a first axle, a first wheel mounted on the first axle and a second wheel mounted on the first axle, whereby the first wheel and the second wheel rotate independently, and a second axle, a first wheel mounted on the second axle and a second wheel mounted on the second axle, whereby the first wheel and the second wheel rotate independently, wherein the first axle and the second axle are mounted on the outrigger, in tandem.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Superior Tire & Rubber Corp.Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Kyle R. Knotowicz
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Patent number: 11712924Abstract: A spring-force adjustable, height-adjustable industrial caster assembly including a mounting plate, a swivel housing that swivels relative to the mounting plate, and a spring assembly having components that are moveable relative to the swivel housing to controllably alter spring deflection and/or caster wheel height, which components can be adjusted by accessing the height-adjustable industrial caster assembly from above, eliminating the need to raise a pallet truck or other moveable assembly to which the caster assembly is coupled, away from the floor to be able to access and adjust the industrial caster assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Superior Tire and Rubber Corp.Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Kyle R. Knotowicz, Phillip M. Downey
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Publication number: 20220153974Abstract: A method of creating a modified heterophasic polyolefin composition is provided, whereby a polyolefin composition having at least two phases is melt mixed with a free radical generator, such as a peroxide, and a compatibilizing agent characterized by at least one nitrone group and at least one unsaturated bond capable of undergoing a radical addition reaction. Modified heterophasic polyolefin compositions with increased melt flow rates, impact strength, and clarity, which incorporate the compatibilizing agent, are also included within the scope of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Jason D. Sprinkle
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Patent number: 11248114Abstract: A method of creating a modified heterophasic polyolefin composition is provided, whereby a polyolefin composition having at least two phases is melt mixed with a free radical generator, such as a peroxide, and a compatibilizing agent characterized by at least one nitroxide radical and at least one unsaturated bond capable of undergoing a radical addition reaction. Modified heterophasic polyolefin compositions with increased melt flow rates, impact strength, and clarity, which incorporate the compatibilizing agent, are also included within the scope of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Jason D. Sprinkle
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Patent number: 11148737Abstract: A track or wear pad for a grouser of continuous track or track tread of a tracked vehicle such as a bulldozer, excavator, tractor or crawler, the track pad including an elastomeric shoe and a fastener bar. The fastener bar is a continuous, single-piece of material that includes substantially parallel legs spaced apart by connector portion, with a collar or flange provided around each of the legs, and the track shoe is molded or otherwise provided around the connector portion, a portion of each leg, and at least a portion of the flange or collar.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Superior Tire and Rubber Corp.Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Michael A. Manis
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Publication number: 20210138835Abstract: A spring-force adjustable, height-adjustable industrial caster assembly including a mounting plate, a swivel housing that swivels relative to the mounting plate, and a spring assembly having components that are moveable relative to the swivel housing to controllably alter spring deflection and/or caster wheel height, which components can be adjusted by accessing the height-adjustable industrial caster assembly from above, eliminating the need to raise a pallet truck or other moveable assembly to which the caster assembly is coupled, away from the floor to be able to access and adjust the industrial caster assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Kyle R. Knotowicz, Phillip M. Downey
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Patent number: 10954360Abstract: A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Kemper D. Lake, Jr., Christopher T. Kochanowicz, Joseph J. Peterson, Clifford S. Bynum, Keith A. Keller
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Patent number: 10745538Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety. A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Suchitra Datta, Adam J. Sobczak
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Patent number: 10711115Abstract: A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Kemper D. Lake, Jr., Christopher T. Kochanowicz, Joseph J. Peterson, Clifford S. Bynum, Keith A. Keller
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Publication number: 20200199339Abstract: A method of creating a modified heterophasic polyolefin composition is provided, whereby a polyolefin composition having at least two phases is melt mixed with a free radical generator, such as a peroxide, and a compatibilizing agent characterized by at least one nitroxide radical and at least one unsaturated bond capable of undergoing a radical addition reaction. Modified heterophasic polyolefin compositions with increased melt flow rates, impact strength, and clarity, which incorporate the compatibilizing agent, are also included within the scope of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Jason D. Sprinkle
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Publication number: 20200016933Abstract: A tire comprising a continuous channel defined by spaced apart sidewalls coupled at a first end to a bridging member and at a second end to a contact member that is coupled to a disc contact portion, said tire being formed by rotational molding of a polyurethane and configured for mounting on a wheel rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Kyle Robert Knotowicz, Joseph J. Peterson
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Patent number: 10400096Abstract: A method of creating a modified heterophasic polyolefin composition is provided, whereby a polyolefin composition having at least two phases is melt mixed with a free radical generator, such as a peroxide, and a compatibilizing agent characterized by at least one nitroxide radical and at least one unsaturated bond capable of undergoing a radical addition reaction. Modified heterophasic polyolefin compositions with increased melt flow rates, impact strength, and clarity, which incorporate the compatibilizing agent, are also included within the scope of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Jason D. Sprinkle
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Publication number: 20190233614Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety. A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Suchitra Datta, Adam J. Sobczak
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Patent number: 10273346Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety. A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Suchitra Datta, Adam J. Sobczak
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Patent number: 10100187Abstract: A method for modifying a heterophasic polymer composition comprises the steps of providing a compatibilizing agent, providing a heterophasic polymer composition comprising a propylene polymer phase and an ethylene polymer phase, mixing the compatibilizing agent and the heterophasic polymer composition, and generating free radicals in the propylene phase and the ethylene phase. At least a portion of the compatibilizing agent then reacts with free radicals in both the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase to form a bond with a propylene polymer in the propylene polymer phase and a bond with an ethylene polymer in the ethylene polymer phase.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor
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Publication number: 20180265670Abstract: A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kemper D. Lake, Jr., Christopher T. Kochanowicz, Joseph J. Peterson, Clifford S. Bynum, Keith A. Keller