Patents by Inventor Mark D. Peterson

Mark D. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240016489
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Patent number: 11759196
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Publication number: 20210330312
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Patent number: 11154288
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Patent number: 10955648
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. Peterson, T Scott Engle, Jeffrey Alan Gohman
  • Publication number: 20190113726
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. PETERSON, T Scott ENGLE, Jeffrey Alan GOHMAN
  • Patent number: 10231724
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine, and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Patent number: 9733459
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. Peterson, T. Scott Engle, Jeffrey Alan Gohman
  • Publication number: 20160342075
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. PETERSON, T Scott ENGLE, Jeffrey Alan GOHMAN
  • Publication number: 20160341943
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. PETERSON, T. Scott ENGLE, Jeffrey Alan GOHMAN
  • Patent number: 9429826
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. Peterson, T. Scott Engle, Jeffrey Alan Gohman
  • Patent number: 9307972
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine, and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Publication number: 20160070158
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Mark D. PETERSON, T. Scott ENGLE, Jeffrey Alan GOHMAN
  • Patent number: 9217912
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. Peterson, T. Scott Engle, Jeffrey Alan Gohman
  • Publication number: 20150042965
    Abstract: A front projection display device is provided including an image-generating source configured to generate an image, a wide angle lens system adapted to receive the image, and a screen. The wide angle lens system may be configured to increase distortion of the image in a first stage and decrease distortion of the image in a second stage. The screen may be configured to receive the image from the wide angle lens system on a first side and reflect the image back to a viewer on the first side. In another embodiment, a screen is provided for a front projection system, the screen may be configured to receive light from a steep angle and may include any number of surface topographies configured to reflect light back to the viewer along a desired viewing plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark D. PETERSON, T. Scott ENGLE, Jeffrey Alan GOHMAN
  • Publication number: 20120296171
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine, and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Mark D. Peterson, Antoine G. Tohmeh
  • Patent number: 8021714
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a front-projection screen having a subsurface diffusion target are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Mark D. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110203200
    Abstract: A system of mounting an array of decking material including a sub frame and a support grid including a plurality of boards mounted on top of the sub frame. A plurality of pavers may be laid on top of the grid system, with each paver held to the grid system by a plurality of clips. Each clip attached to the support grid and engaging a groove formed along an outer edge of the paver, the clips not extending to or above a top surface of the pavers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Robert H. Marquardt, Mark D. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100321494
    Abstract: A compact video capture system is provided with a folded optical assembly to reduce a relative system size while providing improved lens performance. The folded lens and optical assembly allow for an improved lens resolution and zoom capability while not overly restricting an F number in a compact dome camera. These compact video systems may be implemented in CCTV dome cameras or digital security cameras to improve image recording while being small enough to be discretely mounted. In one instance, the optical assembly includes a first lens system with a light gathering entrance oriented in a first optical axis direction, an image sensor configured to detect light gathered by the lens system oriented in a second optical axis direction, and an optical folding element disposed along the optical path to redirect light along the optical path by changing a traveling direction of the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Theia Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Peterson, Jeff Gohman
  • Patent number: 7768715
    Abstract: A lens system for forming a final image of an object, said system having an object side and an image side and forming a first intermediate real image between the object and final image, said system comprising a moving lens group containing the intermediate real image as the magnification of the final image is changed. The lens system is configured as a whole system so that optical aberrations at the intermediate real image, including field curvature, focus, astigmatism, distortion and color separation, are allowed to be of substantially greater magnitude than the corresponding optical aberrations of the final image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Theia Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Gohman, Mark D. Peterson