Patents by Inventor Charles K. Peterson

Charles K. 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).

  • Patent number: 4497552
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for placing information on film takes advantage of the chemical memory of the film to use low cost displays and interface circuitry capable of displaying only a limited number of informational characters to place more than those limited number of characters on the film. This is achieved by sequentially exposing at least two separate sets of a limited number of characters on different portions of the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Inventors: Lowell C. Howard, Charles K. Peterson
  • Patent number: 4417890
    Abstract: A closure system for a conduit defining a connector at its end is provided having increased convenience of use and reliability of sterile sealing. A tubular closure member is provided which may be positioned about the connector in telescoping relation. The closure member surrounds but is spaced from the forward portion of the connector to provide space for antiseptic to be provided, to flow both inside of the connector member and about preferably at least 0.5 centimeter of the exterior forward portion thereof for improved antibacterial effect on the connector. An end closure such as a screw threaded cap may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Michael Dennehey, Charles K. Peterson