Patents by Inventor William Mehrkam Peterson

William Mehrkam 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: 20140022504
    Abstract: One embodiment of an improved magnetic eyeglasses holder system includes a first magnet which can be substantially permanently attached to an eyeglass temple piece or frame, a second magnet positioned outside an article of clothing, and a third magnet positioned inside the article of clothing, providing a secure grip on the article of clothing. One embodiment includes a kit with heat-shrink-tubing to substantially permanently attach a first magnet to an eyeglass temple piece or frame. Other substantially permanent attachment options are described and shown, too. Sales of kits, for adapting ordinary eyeglasses, can develop and prove the existence of substantial markets for improved magnetic eyeglasses holders and thereby justify the expense of future mass production. Another embodiment, which is mass producible, uses a first magnet that is molded into the eyeglasses. Other embodiments are described and shown. A method for adapting ordinary eyeglasses is included, too.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: William Mehrkam Peterson
  • Patent number: 8325463
    Abstract: One embodiment of an improved energy conversion and storage system uses pre-charge-enabled energy-converting variable capacitors that can be substantially encapsulated in asphalt roads or streets. Another embodiment can be substantially encapsulated in concrete walls or rooftops. Radiant solar energy does work on temperature-sensitive capacitors. Temperature change, in one embodiment, modifies the capacitance of the previously pre-charged capacitor, thereby converting solar energy into increased electrical energy available for practical use, without needing parabolic reflectors and without needing any moving parts. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: William Mehrkam Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100109473
    Abstract: An energy conversion and storage system uses pre-charge-enabled energy-converting variable capacitors that can be buried in asphalt roads and streets. Radiant solar energy does work on temperature-sensitive capacitors. It modifies the capacitance of the previously cold and pre-charged capacitor, thereby converting solar energy into increased electrical energy available for practical commercial or residential use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: William Mehrkam Peterson