Patents by Inventor Andrew A. Peterson
Andrew A. 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: 20100205737Abstract: A collapsible cot with support legs that folds under the cot. This allows the cot support fabric to be attached at the ends of the support rails and keep the support fabric tight. This eliminates the need to have and extra support bar across the front and back of the cot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Andrew Peterson
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Publication number: 20080287561Abstract: Composites, such as syntactic foams, are described. The composite contains at least one polymer and at least one aerogel. The aerogel is coated with a coating substance to at least substantially prevent the intrusion of the polymer into the pores of the aerogel. Methods of making the composite are also described, as well as uses of the composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: CABOT CORPORATIONInventors: Jameel Menashi, Ulrich Bauer, Elmar Pothmann, Andrew A. Peterson, Anna K. Wilkins, Mihai Anton, Dhaval A. Doshi, William H. Dalzell
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Patent number: 7028448Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper having an outlet at its lower end and a first auger having a hollow shaft disposed within the hopper having component conveying flights and a drive means for rotating the auger. A first component is conveyed by the auger flights and dispensed at an outlet while a second component is conveyed though a hollow shaft of the auger. The apparatus can include a second rotationally driven auger that is positioned within the hollow shaft of the first auger having conveying flights. The second component can be conveyed via the second auger within the hollow shaft. The second auger's shaft also can be hollow whereby a third component can be conveyed through the second hollow shaft of the second auger.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Engesser, Andrew A. Peterson, Steve D. White
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Publication number: 20050188378Abstract: A system and method that provides a JPeX client that opens up a socket on which it listens for connections from the local host. External applications on the desktop are able to connect to the server socket in the client and use XML to execute commands on the client.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Lawrence Miller, James Lempenau, Leonid Shtivelman, William Deans, Marc Le Gelebart, Andrew Peterson
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Publication number: 20050183393Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper having an outlet at its lower end and a first auger having a hollow shaft disposed within the hopper having component conveying flights and a drive means for rotating the auger. A first component is conveyed by the auger flights and dispensed at an outlet while a second component is conveyed though a hollow shaft of the auger. The apparatus can include a second rotationally driven auger that is positioned within the hollow shaft of the first auger having conveying flights. The second component can be conveyed via the second auger within the hollow shaft. The second auger's shaft also can be hollow whereby a third component can be conveyed through the second hollow shaft of the second auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Michael Engesser, Andrew Peterson, Steve White
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Patent number: 6904737Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper having an outlet at its lower end and a first auger having a hollow shaft disposed within the hopper having component conveying flights and a drive means for rotating the auger. A first component is conveyed by the auger flights and dispensed at an outlet while a second component is conveyed though a hollow shaft of the auger. The apparatus can include a second rotationally driven auger that is positioned within the hollow shaft of the first auger having conveying flights. The second component can be conveyed via the second auger within the hollow shaft. The second auger's shaft also can be hollow whereby a third component can be conveyed through the second hollow shaft of the second auger.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Engesser, Andrew A. Peterson, Steve D. White
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Publication number: 20050060256Abstract: A method for providing an interface for Foreign Exchange trading centered on an FX rate tile. The tile interface offers harmonized order and RFQ submission workflows. Users can also configure order and quote parameters by using input features of the tile display. The tile also serves as a flexible unit of display and order/quote creation. The tile can be resize, rearranged, torn off and joined into new windows. The above described features contribute to provide a unique harmonized, flexible, “tiled” foreign exchange trading interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Andrew Peterson, Lawrence Miller, Irene Eaglesfield, Suzanne Hubble, Marc LeGelebart, Tamara Sablic, Robert Sagurton, Elena Theodorou, WanHo Wah, AiHua Zhou
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Publication number: 20050013923Abstract: Dried soft aerated confections and methods of their preparation are provided having a water activity of about 0.1 to 0.4 and a glass transition temperature of less than 20° C. The confections comprise sugars, a foaming and a structuring ingredient, preferably each gelatin, and about 5 to 15% softening agent. Preferred softening agents include glycerin, polyglycerols and mixtures thereof. The confections are aerated to densities of about 0.1 to 0.5 g/cc. The soft dried aerated confections are particularly suited for addition to children's Ready-To-Eat cereals in the form of pieces weighing about 0.1 to 2 g each. The dried confection pieces maintain their soft texture over time without causing moisture migration to the cereal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Justin Shimek, Andrew Peterson, Susan Kamper, James Geoffrion
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Patent number: 6767278Abstract: A support bas assembly has a first bar and a second bar. Each bar has a outdoor face, a parallel indoor face, a horizontal planar upper face, a parallel lower face, a free end and a central end. The central end of the second bar is slidably received within the central end of the first bar. Secured to the outdoor face of the first bar adjacent to the central end is a locking assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Inventor: Andrew Peterson
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Publication number: 20040020941Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper having an outlet at its lower end and a first auger having a hollow shaft disposed within the hopper having component conveying flights and a drive means for rotating the auger. A first component is conveyed by the auger flights and dispensed at an outlet while a second component is conveyed though a hollow shaft of the auger. The apparatus can include a second rotationally driven auger that is positioned within the hollow shaft of the first auger having conveying flights. The second component can be conveyed via the second auger within the hollow shaft. The second auger's shaft also can be hollow whereby a third component can be conveyed through the second hollow shaft of the second auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Michael D. Engesser, Andrew A. Peterson, Steve D. White
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Patent number: 6579676Abstract: A novel rapid mutational analysis method for mapping protein epitopes is disclosed. This method has been used to identify the binding sites for 16 anti-CD2 and anti-CD4 monoclonal antibodies. The powerful, rapid, and simple method of the present invention allows isolation of a very large number of mutants, and is applicable to any intracellular or surface protein for which a cDNA and monoclonal antibodies are available. The present method is especially useful in ligand binding site studies for the design of new ligands and drugs.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Brian Seed, Andrew Peterson
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Patent number: 5994857Abstract: An interlock system for a lawn and garden tractor or similar vehicle includes a PTO switch having off, on and momentary on positions and connected to a latching relay to provide PTO operation in reverse if the switch is moved to the momentary on position prior to the vehicle being shifted into reverse. Once the vehicle is operating in reverse with the PTO activated, the operator can release the switch from the momentary on position and the PTO will remain activated. However, once PTO operation has been interrupted for any reason, the PTO can be reenergized only after reverse operation has been stopped and the PTO switch has been moved to the off position.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Rudolph Andrew Peterson, Jr., Barry Michael Hough
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Patent number: 5955264Abstract: A rapid mutational analysis method for mapping protein epitopes is disclosed. This method has been used to identify the binding sites for 16 anti-CD2 and anti-CD4 monoclonal antibodies. The powerful, rapid, and simple method of the present invention allows isolation of a very large number of mutants, and is applicable to any intracellular or surface protein for which a cDNA and monoclonal antibodies are available. The present method is especially useful in ligand binding site studies for the design of new ligands and drugs.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1994Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Brian Seed, Andrew Peterson
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Patent number: 5852539Abstract: An overheat protection circuit includes a resistor having a first lead connected to the engine temperature switch and the power take off (PTO) relay coil circuit. The second lead of the resistor is connected to the output of an interlock circuit to provide an energizing voltage signal to the PTO relay for operation of the PTO driven attachment when preselected operating conditions are present on the vehicle. If for any reason the engine temperature rises above a preselected maximum operating temperature, the engine temperature switch will close and cause the voltage at the second lead to drop below the minimum operating voltage of the PTO relay. The PTO relay deenergizes to remove drive from the attachment. The PTO cannot be reengaged until the engine operating temperature drops below the maximum operating temperature. The resistor preferably is a positive temperature coefficient thermistor to reduce power dissipation through the circuit while the temperature switch is closed and the PTO relay is deenergized.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1996Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Rudolph Andrew Peterson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5645135Abstract: An interlock circuit includes key and PTO switches, at least one operator presence switch, and relays connected to a transmission switch to prevent engine starting and running unless the PTO is off, the transmission is in neutral and the key is on. Operator presence switch activation is unnecessary to start the engine but is required before PTO or transmission condition is changed to begin a vehicle operation such as cutting grass. Required start and run features of the interlock circuitry are met using simple circuits with readily available components and without modules. The circuitry can be used with pull start and electric start vehicles and is particularly useful with vehicles that have transmission clutches that lock engaged when the operator releases a bail.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1996Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Rudolph Andrew Peterson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5411861Abstract: A novel rapid mutational analysis method for mapping protein epitopes is disclosed. This method has been used to identify the binding sites for 16 anti-CD2 and anti-CD4 monoclonal antibodies. The powerful, rapid, and simple method of the present invention allows isolation of a very large number of mutants, and is applicable to any intracellular or surface protein for which a cDNA and monoclonal antibodies are available. The present method is especially useful in ligand binding site studies for the design of new ligands and drugs.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1992Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Brian Seed, Andrew Peterson
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Patent number: 4357742Abstract: An apparatus for forming brush contacts from spools of wire and holders for angular ended wire segments cut from said wires, has a wire feeding means for feeding spools thereof independently of each other, a cutting device for cutting segments from the wires and feeding the segments to a common collection point where the segments are loaded into the holders provided, and a crimping device for crimping the holder to retain the wires therein without causing flaring of the exposed ends. A checking station is provided to determine whether each brush contact contains the requisite number of wire segments and ejection means to eject defective contacts. The completed contacts are collected in such a manner as to prevent damage thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1980Date of Patent: November 9, 1982Assignee: The Bendix CorporationInventors: Charles P. Fischer, Andrew A. Peterson, Edward J. Doi, Rodney W. Gossoo, Jan C. Mitrzyk, Sr.