Patents by Inventor Craig A. Peterson

Craig 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).

  • Publication number: 20170115164
    Abstract: A motion sensor housing includes a base and a lens holder that is supported on the base. The motion sensor is disposed in the housing between the base and the lens holder so as to face the lens holder, and a frameless lens is supported on an outer surface of the lens holder in such a way that the lens provides the outermost surface of the housing. In addition, when the motion sensor housing is viewed facing the lens, the lens holder is not visible, and the outward-facing surface of the lens is free of edges, borders and/or discontinuities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: Craig Peterson
  • Patent number: 9609374
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically obtaining cost-efficient access to a media content collection are provided. A user selection of a media content collection, which consists of a number of media assets, is received. A first price is determined for receiving access to the entire media content collection using a single transaction. For each media asset of the media content collection a set of providers of the media asset are identified, and the lowest price for receiving access to each media asset is determined. The lowest price for receiving access to each media asset of the media content collection is accumulated to determine a second price for receiving access to the media content collection using multiple transactions. The first and the second price are compared, and access to the media content collection is received based on this comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Craig Peterson, William J. Korbecki, Jonathan Arme, Brian Fife
  • Patent number: 9361005
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that adjusts modes based on actively determining an engagement level of a user. In such modes both the content presented and the interactions of a user that are recognized may be based on the level of engagement of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Wheatley, William J. Korbecki, Brian Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20160045527
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical formulations useful in treating patients suffering from sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Treatment is effected by administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to the patient in combination with an aldosterone antagonist. Formulations containing a therapeutically effective amount of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a therapeutically effective amount of an aldosterone antagonist are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Charles H. Bowden, Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20160015730
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful in treating pulmonary hypertension. In one embodiment, for example, the disclosure provides a method for treating pulmonary hypertension comprising administering a therapeutically effective dose of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to a patient in need of treatment. The disclosure finds utility in the fields of medicine and pharmacology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Najarian, Peter Y. Tam, Leland F. Wilson, Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20150371450
    Abstract: A system that provides control over three-dimensional image content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Craig PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20150346955
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein provide for visualizing content across different time segments of a media asset. Information about content within a particular time segment of a media asset is retrieved. This content information is generated by processing user-generated messages corresponding to the particular time segment. Content descriptors are generated based on the received content information corresponding to the particular time segment. A timeline is generated, independently of presenting a media asset, wherein the timeline visually associates content descriptors with their corresponding time segments of the media asset. When these content descriptors are selected by a user, the user-generated messages corresponding to the content descriptor at the corresponding time segment are displayed to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Fundament, Vanessa Wickenkamp, Brian Craig Peterson, David John Wheatley, Jason William Conness, Melissa Bradley
  • Publication number: 20150189386
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that automatically corrects overruns during fast-access playback operations. For example, the media guidance application may base overrun corrections on the content of the media asset subject to the fast-access playback operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Phil Golyshko, Brian Craig Peterson, Paul T. Stathacopoulos
  • Publication number: 20150189377
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that adjusts modes based on actively determining an engagement level of a user. In such modes both the content presented and the interactions of a user that are recognized may be based on the level of engagement of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: David John Wheatley, William J. Korbecki, Brian Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20150189387
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that automatically corrects overruns during fast-access playback operations. For example, the media guidance application may base overrun corrections on the attentiveness of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Phil Golyshko, Brian Craig Peterson, Paul T. Stathacopoulos
  • Publication number: 20150185993
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that adjusts modes based on actively determining an engagement level of a user. In such modes both the content presented and the interactions of a user that are recognized may be based on the level of engagement of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: David John Wheatley, William J. Korbecki, Brian Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20150189375
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for presenting information to groups of users using user optical devices that enable each user to view and share media content in a collaborative manner. For example, users using linked user optical devices may perceive a media playlist on a particular wall. The media playlist may then be modified (e.g., media assets may be added and/or removed) based on any of the users contacting the particular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Brian Craig Peterson, William J. Korbecki, Vanessa Wickenkamp, Michael R. Nichols, Melissa Bradley
  • Patent number: 8864950
    Abstract: A process for producing an acrylate product. The process comprises the step of providing a crude product stream comprising the acrylate product and an alkylenating agent. The process further comprises the step of separating at least a portion of the crude product stream to form an alkylenating agent stream and an intermediate product stream. The alkylenating agent stream comprises at least 1 wt % alkylenating agent and the intermediate product stream comprises acrylate product. The separating is performed in at least one column at an operating pressure ranging from 40 kPa to 80 kPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Peterson, Josefina Chapman, Jonathan Gallacher
  • Publication number: 20140294950
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to, dosing regimens for the administration of topiramate, optionally in combination with one or more sympathomimetic agents such as phentermine. The dosing regimens can, for example, limit the exposure of subjects to topiramate, identify subjects who are unlikely to obtain a benefit from treatment with escalating dosages of topiramate (with or without the sympathomimetic agent, such as phentermine), or both, thereby reducing or eliminating harmful or intolerable side effects in subjects who are unlikely to respond to treatment and maximizing the therapeutic benefits from treatment in subjects who do respond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Peter TAM, Roman DVORAK, Craig PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20140282061
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining a suitable user input interface type based on a particular user. Specifically, a media guidance application determines a demographic category of a user, and based on that demographic category of the user, automatically selects a user input interface for manipulating media objects that is suitable for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Wheatley, Brian Craig Peterson, William J. Korbecki, Jonathan Arme, Douglas James Seyller, Thomas Steven Woods, Mycal Elliott, Amanda Mallardo, Justin Wear
  • Patent number: 8735314
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition comprising vanadium and titanium. The catalyst composition further comprises ethylene glycol and citric acid. Preferably, the catalyst composition is substantially free of oxalic acid and lactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Dick Nagaki, Craig Peterson, Mark Scates, Heiko Weiner, Josefina T. Chapman, Alexandra S. Locke
  • Patent number: 8729299
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing an acrylate product. The process comprises the step of reacting a reaction mixture comprising an alkanoic acid, an alkylenating agent, and oxygen over a catalyst and under conditions effective to form a crude acrylate product. Preferably, the reaction mixture comprises from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % oxygen. The crude acrylate product comprises acrylate product and alkylenating agent. The process further comprises the step of separating at least a portion of the crude product to form at least one alkylenating agent stream and at least one purified acrylate product stream. The purified acrylate product stream comprises acrylate product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Sean Mueller, Josefina Chapman, Craig Peterson, Dick Nagaki
  • Publication number: 20140088162
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful in treating pulmonary hypertension. In one embodiment, for example, the disclosure provides a method for treating pulmonary hypertension comprising administering a therapeutically effective dose of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to a patient in need of treatment. The disclosure finds utility in the fields of medicine and pharmacology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: VIVUS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Najarian, Peter Y. Tam, Leland F. Wilson, Craig Peterson
  • Patent number: D744299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Lipscomb, Craig Peterson, Andrew P. Block, Stephen P. Dechant
  • Patent number: D764335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: James Thornton, Michael Reimer, Craig Peterson, Adriaan Van Eyndhoven