Patents by Inventor Brian Terry Petersen

Brian Terry Petersen 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).

  • Manifold and distribution manifold assembly for air-entrained material
    Patent number: 8544498
    Abstract: A manifold and distribution manifold assembly is described for use in dividing the flow of an air-entrained material from a primary distribution line into a plurality of secondary distribution lines. The manifold is formed of a single molded piece thereby reducing the overall tooling cost. One application of such a distribution manifold assembly is in an air seeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Brian Terry Petersen, Nathan A. Mariman, Jay Olson
  • Lid for a manifold
    Patent number: 8505574
    Abstract: A lid for a distribution manifold is described where the manifold has an inlet opening defining an axis, access opening opposite the inlet and a plurality of radially extending outlet ports. The lid for the access opening includes a mounting member adapted to couple the lid to the manifold to close the access opening, a cone coupled to the mounting member and extending axially toward the inlet opening of the manifold when the lid is coupled to the manifold, and a single piece retainer adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member without additional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Brian Terry Petersen, Paul Riewerts, Jay Olson
  • Manifold And Distribution Manifold Assembly For Air-Entrained Material
    Publication number: 20110315256
    Abstract: A manifold and distribution manifold assembly is described for use in dividing the flow of an air-entrained material from a primary distribution line into a plurality of secondary distribution lines. The manifold is formed of a single molded piece thereby reducing the overall tooling cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Terry Petersen, Nathan A. Mariman, Jay Olson
  • Lid For A Manifold
    Publication number: 20110315246
    Abstract: A lid for a distribution manifold is described where the manifold has an inlet opening defining an axis, access opening opposite the inlet and a plurality of radially extending outlet ports. The lid for the access opening includes a mounting member adapted to couple the lid to the manifold to close the access opening, a cone coupled to the mounting member and extending axially toward the inlet opening of the manifold when the lid is coupled to the manifold, and a single piece retainer adapted to secure the cone to the mounting member without additional fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Terry Petersen, Paul Riewerts, Jay Olson