Patents by Inventor Peter A. Bates
Peter A. Bates 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: 20160232438Abstract: A transaction card includes a card body that may comprise a ceramic material, the card body including a primary surface and a secondary surface, a laser marked feature disposed on the card body and a laser etched feature disposed on the card body. A method of making a transaction card may comprise forming a ceramic material slurry comprising a ceramic material and a binder, forming a green body from the ceramic material slurry, firing the green body at a firing temperature to create a fired ceramic body, grinding the fired ceramic body into a card body, and polishing a primary surface of the card body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Troy Patrick Williams, Peter Bates
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Patent number: 9364990Abstract: A system for forming a container from a preform includes a first mold operable to receive the preform and operable to blow mold a first form of the container from the preform. The system also includes a second mold operable to receive the first form and operable to blow mold a second form of the container from the first form. The preform, the first form, and the second form each include a substantially common transitional wall. Also, the first form can include various features that ensure that material will be distributed as desired throughout the container, to ensure high wall strength, and to ensure high crystallinity.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Bradley Wilson, Peter Bates, Frederick C. Beuerle, George David Lisch, Richard Steih
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Publication number: 20160135590Abstract: A table includes a support column defining an axis, a base supporting the support column, a worksurface supported by the support column such that the work surface is rotatable relative to the base about the axis of the support column. The table further includes a rotation mechanism including a swing arm housing coupled to the worksurface. The swing arm housing is rotatable in a first angular direction about the axis to rotate the worksurface in a second angular direction about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Gianfranco Zaccai, Kevin Young, Peter Bates, John F. Aldrich, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Robert M. Seeley
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Publication number: 20160114940Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a metallic closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. A lug lock is associated with each one of the plurality of threads. The metallic closure includes at least three metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the metallic closure to the polymeric finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Peter BATES, Bradley WILSON, Richard STEIH, Luke A. MAST
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Patent number: 9302846Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are devices for the treatment of medical waste using high temperature and pressure steam. The devices are designed to be self-contained and are movable by one person of average strength and ability. The devices are self-contained and require no special installation, connections, plumbing or permanent or semi-permanent electrical connections. Disclosed and claimed herein are methods using the disclosed and claimed devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: STERILIS MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Bell, Andre Philippe Nault, Robert Todd Winkowicz, Peter Bates, Benjamin Hall
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Patent number: 9271569Abstract: A table includes a vertical support column and a base. The base includes a first floor engaging portion disposed on a first side of a vertical axis and a second floor engaging portion disposed on an opposite second side of the vertical axis. The first and second floor engaging portions are weighted such that the base has a center of gravity spaced from the vertical axis on the second side of the vertical axis. A worksurface member is supported by the vertical support column and is vertically spaced from the base. The worksurface member is rotatable relative to the base. In one aspect, the worksurface member has an overall length greater than the overall length of the base. In another aspect, a stop limits rotation of the worksurface member.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Gianfranco Zaccai, Kevin Young, Peter Bates, John F. Aldrich, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Robert M. Seeley
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Publication number: 20160051851Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are devices for the treatment of medical waste using high temperature and pressure steam. The devices combine both the sterilization chamber and the steam generating component. The devices may be self-contained and may be movable by one person of average strength and ability. The devices which are self-contained require no special installation, connections, plumbing or permanent or semi-permanent electrical connections. Disclosed and claimed herein are methods using the disclosed and claimed devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Hamilton Bell, Robert Todd Winskowicz, Andre Philippe Nault, Duane Delfosse, Zachary J. Traina, Peter Bates
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Publication number: 20160016696Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a metallic closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. A lug lock is associated with each one of the plurality of threads. The metallic closure includes at least three metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the metallic closure to the polymeric finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Peter BATES, Brad WILSON, Richard STEIH, Luke A. MAST
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Publication number: 20160016697Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a metallic closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. A lug lock is associated with each one of the plurality of threads. The metallic closure includes at least three metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the metallic closure to the polymeric finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Peter BATES, Brad WILSON, Richard STEIH, Luke A. MAST
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Publication number: 20150273431Abstract: A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Peter BATES, Terry D. PATCHEAK, Frederick C. BEUERLE, Reinhard C.J. LUCHIES, John G. BRACE, Michael T. LANE, Holly BILINSKI, Luke A. MAST
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Publication number: 20150246754Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a metallic closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. A lug lock is associated with each one of the plurality of threads. The metallic closure includes at least three metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the metallic closure to the polymeric finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Peter BATES, Bradley WILSON, Richard STEIH, Luke A. MAST
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Patent number: 9108176Abstract: A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, Frederick C. Beuerle, Reinhard C. J. Luchies, John G. Brace, Michael T. Lane, Holly Bilinski, Peter Bates, Luke A. Mast
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Patent number: 9096356Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. The closure includes a plurality of metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the closure to the polymeric finish.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Peter Bates, Bradley Wilson, Richard Steih, Luke A. Mast
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Publication number: 20150167381Abstract: A slatted blind is configured such that the slats close create a light blocking blind. The slats may be supported by a tilt cord that comprises a low stretch strand or a low stretch cord may be attached to the tilt cord. The slats may be connected to the supporting tilt cord such that when the slat is rotated to a closed position the slat is suspended from the rung. The rung may have an effective diameter of less than approximately 14 mil. Recesses may be formed in the slat for receiving the rung when the slat is in a closed position. A bottom rail may have a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of the slats. A protrusion may be formed on the back of the slats such that the rung pushes on the protrusion to force the slat against an adjacent slat when the blind is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Michael Defenbaugh, Joshua Maust, Teresa Williamson, Peter Bates, Henry Sick
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Patent number: 8991469Abstract: A slatted blind is configured such that the slats close create a light blocking blind. The slats may be supported by a tilt cord that comprises a low stretch strand or a low stretch cord may be attached to the tilt cord. The slats may be connected to the supporting tilt cord such that when the slat is rotated to a closed position the slat is suspended from the rung. The rung may have an effective diameter of less than approximately 14 mil. Recesses may be formed in the slat for receiving the rung when the slat is in a closed position. A bottom rail may have a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of the slats. A protrusion may be formed on the back of the slats such that the rung pushes on the protrusion to force the slat against an adjacent slat when the blind is closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Michael Defenbaugh, Joshua Maust, Teresa Williamson, Peter Bates, Henry Sick
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Patent number: 8941465Abstract: Secure door entry without a traditional card reader is made possible by tagging the door with an unpowered, unique token which can be read by a user's personal mobile electronic device. The user's device transmits both door and user identification to a remote server, where the decision is made whether to open the door. If so, the server sends an open door signal using the IP suite of protocols to an electronic bridge, which in turn passes the signal on to a door strike, opening the door. Another signal may be sent to an annunciator. Single-use digital tokens may also be used to open the doors. The permissions relating to doors or other physical assets may also be used to grant access to logical assets.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Viscount Security Systems Inc.Inventors: Stephen Pineau, David Lee, Ola Wiberg, Shayne Peter Bates, Steven Chand, Dennis Raefield
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Publication number: 20140360683Abstract: A window covering comprises slats suspended from a tilt cord such that the tilt cord may rotate the slats between an open position and a closed position. An elastic seal is provided on the slats to contact adjacent slats when the slats are in the closed position. A mechanism such as a spring or a magnet applies a closing force to the slats in the closed position separate from the tilt cord where the closing force moves the slats toward one another. An elastic seal is provided on the slats to contact adjacent slats when the slats are in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Victor Anti, Peter Bates, Michael Defenbaugh, Joshua Maust, Teresa Williamson, Alexandra Unger
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Patent number: 8907763Abstract: Mustering of persons from a building in an emergency situation is made possible by tagging mustering stations with unpowered, unique tokens which can be read by a user's personal mobile electronic device. The user's device transmits both mustering station identity and user identification to a remote server, where, upon successful validation, the user is removed from a list of persons to be mustered. The system may be part of a physical access security system for the building, in which single-use digital tokens as well as traditional cards may be used to open the doors. The permissions relating to doors or other physical assets may also be used to grant access to logical assets within the building.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Viscount Security Systems Inc.Inventors: Steven Pineau, Ola Wiberg, David Lee, Shayne Peter Bates, Steven Chand, Dennis Raefield
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Publication number: 20140333013Abstract: A system for forming a container from a preform includes a first mold having a plurality of first portions that cooperate to define a first internal surface against which the preform is blown for forming a first form. The system also includes a second mold having a plurality of second portions that cooperate to define a second internal surface against which the first form is blown for forming a second form. Also, the system includes a mold servo motor that actuates the plurality of first portions relative to each other and/or actuates the plurality of second portions relative to each other. Furthermore, the system includes a controller that controls the mold servo motor for controlled actuation of the plurality of first portions and/or the plurality of second portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: AMCOR LIMITEDInventors: Peter Bates, Frederick C. Beuerle, Reinhard C.J. Luchies
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Publication number: 20140312537Abstract: A system for forming a container from a preform includes a first mold operable to receive the preform and operable to blow mold a first form of the container from the preform. The system also includes a second mold operable to receive the first form and operable to blow mold a second form of the container from the first form. The preform, the first form, and the second form each include a substantially common transitional wall. Also, the first form can include various features that ensure that material will be distributed as desired throughout the container, to ensure high wall strength, and to ensure high crystallinity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: AMCOR LIMITEDInventors: Bradley Wilson, Peter Bates, Frederick C. Beuerle, George David Lisch, Richard Steih