Patents by Inventor Allen Peterson
Allen 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: 20150151331Abstract: A sorting and sizing machine is disclosed having a frame comprising laterally spaced opposing guide rails. A plurality of sizing members are disposed between a top and bottom of each opposing guide rail. Within the opposing guide rails, individual members of a plurality of sizing brackets are disposed between individual members of a plurality of sizing spring members. A plurality of sizing rollers are disposed between opposing guide rails. Each of the sizing rollers is rotatably coupled to and disposed between an opposing pair of sizing brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Allen Peterson, Matt Davis, Robert Bingel
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Patent number: 8869529Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Qnergy IncInventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, John Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Patent number: 8651231Abstract: Muffler tubes and methods of forming muffler tubes are provided. In one example, a muffler tube has an end portion with a plurality of outwardly extending tabs, wherein the tabs are folded radially inwards to at least partially close the end portion of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Dave McKeeth, Allen Peterson, Monte Nestingen
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Patent number: 8598413Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided. The subject invention also includes related methods of controlling weeds.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Dow AgroSciecnes, LLC.Inventors: Yunxing Cui, Jill Rene Bryan, Donald Glynn Maum, Terry Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L Arnold, Nathan VanOpdorp, Tina Marie Kaiser, Ning Zhou, Steve Allan McMaster, Mark Allen Peterson, Leon Bo Braxton, Gregory J. Gilles
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Patent number: 8559197Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to an electrical circuit for use with a generator having an output port, the circuit to modify one of an electric current or voltage from the generator. The circuit includes a rectifier to convert the alternating current from the generator to direct current, the rectifier having a first port and a second port, the rectifier first port in communication with the output port of the generator; and a direct current to alternating current inverter to convert the direct current from the rectifier to alternating current, the inverter having a first port and a second port, the first port of the inverter in communication with the second port of the rectifier. In one embodiment, the generator is a linear alternator positioned within an energy converting apparatus comprising a Stirling engine having a piston such that motion of the piston drives the linear alternator.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Infinia CorporationInventors: Matthew John Cullinane, Allen Peterson, Paul Fraser, Gregory Lyle Buchholz, Joel Bradley Wacknov
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Patent number: 8504425Abstract: An advertisement is dynamically generated using e.g. one or more computing devices. The generation of the advertisement includes generating a box configured to store information about a product to be included in the advertisement. The product is associated with a product identifier. A global unique identifier for the box is generated. A combination of the global unique identifier of the box with the product identifier of the product about which the box is configured to store information is stored as integration data. An ad elements data store is queried to retrieve a set of elements for the product. Each element in the set of elements was previously included in one or more different advertisements. The box is populated with an element of the set of elements for the product about which the box is configured to store information. The advertisement including the box is automatically generated.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Mark Allen Peterson
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Publication number: 20120312017Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, John Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Patent number: 8230595Abstract: Muffler tubes and methods of forming muffler tubes are provided. In one example, a muffler tube has an end portion with a plurality of outwardly extending tabs, wherein the tabs are folded radially inwards to at least partially close the end portion of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Dave McKeeth, Allen Peterson, Monte Nestingen
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Publication number: 20120175683Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and single and dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: LSI CorporationInventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl Anthony Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary Scott Delp, Scott Allen Peterson
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Publication number: 20120096858Abstract: In part, the invention relates to a heater head that includes a heat absorber plate that forms a substantially concave surface and a manifold comprising a headwall for engaging a heat engine, the manifold forming a concave depression for receiving the heat absorber plate. In various embodiments, the manifold forming a plurality of fluid channels to carry fluid between the heat absorber plate and the heat engine. The heater is suitable for use with energy converting devices, such as Sterling engines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: INFINIA CORPORATIONInventors: John E. Augenblick, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Allen Peterson, Patrick Fox, Bradley T. Stiles
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Patent number: 8166440Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and/or single/dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell and/or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming either a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: LSI CorporationInventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl Anthony Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary Scott Delp, Scott Allen Peterson
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Patent number: 8151568Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Infinia CorporationInventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, John Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Publication number: 20110289620Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided. The subject invention also includes related methods of controlling weeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Yunxing Cui, Jill Rene Bryan, Donald Glynn Maum, Terry Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L. Arnold, Nathan Vanopdorp, Tina Marie Kaiser, Ning Zhou, Steve Allan McMaster, Mark Allen Peterson, Leon Bo Braxton, Gregory J. Gilles
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Patent number: 8009229Abstract: The present invention discloses a helmet with a plurality of electronic safety devices. The safety devices of the present invention include an audio and video communication system. The video communication system features include a video camera system that can transmit images to a central location, and a display system that can display images transmitted via satellite on a unique heads up display located within the helmet's pivotal safety glasses. The helmet's pivotal safety glasses have a specially designed display that allows users to view images broadcasted to them without having the bulky designs and limited sight problems associated with the traditional display apparatuses of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Allen Peterson
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Publication number: 20100182809Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to an electrical circuit for use with a generator having an output port, the circuit to modify one of an electric current or voltage from the generator. The circuit includes a rectifier to convert the alternating current from the generator to direct current, the rectifier having a first port and a second port, the rectifier first port in communication with the output port of the generator; and a direct current to alternating current inverter to convert the direct current from the rectifier to alternating current, the inverter having a first port and a second port, the first port of the inverter in communication with the second port of the rectifier. In one embodiment, the generator is a linear alternator positioned within an energy converting apparatus comprising a Stirling engine having a piston such that motion of the piston drives the linear alternator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Matthew John Cullinane, Allen Peterson, Paul Fraser, Gregory Lyle Buchholz, Joel Bradley Wacknov
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Publication number: 20100180595Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, Jack Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Patent number: 7404154Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and/or single/dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell and/or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming either a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: LSI CorporationInventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl Anthony Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary Scott Delp, Scott Allen Peterson
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Patent number: 7134279Abstract: Present implementations provide an approach that allows for a double-acting, multi-cylinder, thermodynamically resonant, alpha configuration free-piston Stirling system. The system includes overstroke preventers that control extent of piston travel to prevent undesirable consequences of piston travel beyond predetermined limits. The overstroke preventers involve controlled work extraction out of the system or controlled work input into the system. Implementations can also include duplex linear alternators, and/or frequency tuning systems, and/or vibration balancing configurations.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Infinia CorporationInventors: Maurice A. White, John E. Augenblick, Allen A. Peterson
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Patent number: 7020852Abstract: An automated framework and methodology for the development, testing, validation, and documentation of the design of semiconductor products that culminates in the release of a design kit having a flow manager and flow file to actualize a methodology to design a semiconductor product. The flow framework and methodology receives a methodology and a technology description for the semiconductor product. Then the flow framework and methodology coordinates and tests flow files developed by flow developers using testcases from testcase developers, libraries from library developers and tools from tool from flow developers that may be constantly updated. When a flow file, a testcase, a library, and/or a tool is updated, added, or otherwise changed, ongoing regression testing is accomplished to update the correct flow file.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: LSI Logic CorporationInventors: Bret Alan Oeltjen, Scott Allen Peterson, Donald Ray Amundson, Richard Karl Kirchner
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Publication number: 20060048510Abstract: Present implementations provide an approach that allows for a double-acting, multi-cylinder, thermodynamically resonant, alpha configuration free-piston Stirling system. The system includes overstroke preventers that control extent of piston travel to prevent undesirable consequences of piston travel beyond predetermined limits. The overstroke preventers involve controlled work extraction out of the system or controlled work input into the system. Implementations can also include duplex linear alternators, and/or frequency tuning systems, and/or vibration balancing configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: Infinia CorporationInventors: Maurice White, John Augenblick, Allen Peterson