Patents by Inventor Dean A. Erickson
Dean A. Erickson 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: 20240074954Abstract: The invention relates to calcium hydroxyapatite particles having been sintered at a certain temperature range and which are not treated at a temperature above this range. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an injectable composition comprising such particles and to uses thereof. Surprisingly, it was found that the particles of the invention are superior over calcium hydroxyapatite particles known in the art with respect to bio-stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Bartosch NOWAG, Roland STRAGIES, Thomas HENGL, Dean ERICKSON, Tim LIGMAN, Christopher GROPPI
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Patent number: 11874642Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety control system having a processor that (1) automatically interrogates a portable data storage device, (2) determines whether a configuration profile of the safety control system matches a stored configuration profile in the portable data storage device, (3) obtains network settings of the safety control system, and (4) stores network settings into the portable data storage device. In an illustrative example, a safety control system may include a processor designed to perform operations to configure the safety control system with a configuration profile stored in the portable data storage device or download network settings of the safety control system to the portable data storage device under some predetermined conditions. By using the above method, the safety control system may be quickly configured, and network settings may be easily obtained and backed up.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Jeff Dixon
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Patent number: 11854377Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a side-mounted field-installable indication module (SMFIIM) configured to reflect a status of a manufacturing area (e.g., a status of a machine, status of a light curtain). In an illustrative example, the SMFIIM may include a light emitting module configured to emit a visual indicium corresponding to the status of the manufacturing area, and a coupling member configured to be releasably captured within a longitudinally extending channel of a housing of a light curtain. After installation, for example, the SMFIIM may be disposed on a side of and substantially parallel to the housing. The light emitting module may emit the visual indicium in an emitting plane oriented at an angle less than 90° to a plane tangential to a mounting surface of the light curtain housing. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a wide viewing angle of the light emitting module around the lighting curtain.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: Nick Olsen, William Theunissen, Charles Dolezalek, Scott Eliason, John Klesk, Matthew Michael Gelineau, Dean Erickson
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Patent number: 11847384Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a wiring schema with more than one safety device sharing at least one test signal through one or more external terminal blocks when the number of terminals required by safety devices exceeds the number of available terminals of a safety controller. In an illustrative example, the method may include determining a total number of terminals A of safety devices to be connected to a safety evaluation device having a number of terminals B. If A is greater than B, the method may then include generating a wiring schema that one or more external terminal blocks may show indicia of electrical connections between an identified set of safety devices and a shared terminal of the safety evaluation device associated with that set. Various embodiments may advantageously expand a number of devices possible to be connected beyond a number of terminals.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Greg Anderson, Jeff Dixon
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Patent number: 11704451Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a wiring schema with more than one safety device sharing at least one test signal through one or more external terminal blocks when the number of terminals required by safety devices exceeds the number of available terminals of a safety controller. In an illustrative example, the method may include determining a total number of terminals A of safety devices to be connected to a safety evaluation device having a number of terminals B. If A is greater than B, the method may then include generating a wiring schema that one or more external terminal blocks may show indicia of electrical connections between an identified set of safety devices and a shared terminal of the safety evaluation device associated with that set. Various embodiments may advantageously expand a number of devices to be connected to the safety evaluation device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: BANNER ENGINEERING CORPInventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Greg Anderson, Jeff Dixon
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Publication number: 20230146523Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a wiring schema with more than one safety device sharing at least one test signal through one or more external terminal blocks when the number of terminals required by safety devices exceeds the number of available terminals of a safety controller. In an illustrative example, the method may include determining a total number of terminals A of safety devices to be connected to a safety evaluation device having a number of terminals B. If A is greater than B, the method may then include generating a wiring schema that one or more external terminal blocks may show indicia of electrical connections between an identified set of safety devices and a shared terminal of the safety evaluation device associated with that set. By using the method, the number of devices that can be connected to the safety evaluation device may be expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Greg Anderson, Jeff Dixon
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Publication number: 20230064404Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a side-mounted field-installable indication module (SMFIIM) configured to reflect a status of a manufacturing area (e.g., a status a machine, status a light curtain). In an illustrative example, the SMFIIM may include a light emitting module configured to emit a visual indicium corresponding to the status of the manufacturing area, and a coupling member configured to be releasably captured within a longitudinally extending channel of a housing of a light curtain. After installation, for example, the SMFIIM may be disposed on a side of and substantially parallel to the housing. The light emitting module may emit the visual indicium in an emitting plane oriented at an angle less than 90° to a plane tangential to a mounting surface of the light curtain housing. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a wide viewing angle of the light emitting module around the lighting curtain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: Nick Olsen, William Theunissen, Charles Dolezalek, Scott Eliason, John Klesk, Matthew Michael Gelineau, Dean Erickson
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Publication number: 20220155748Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety control system having a processor that (1) automatically interrogates a portable data storage device, (2) determines whether a configuration profile of the safety control system matches a stored configuration profile in the portable data storage device, (3) obtains network settings of the safety control system, and (4) stores network settings into the portable data storage device. In an illustrative example, a safety control system may include a processor designed to perform operations to configure the safety control system with a configuration profile stored in the portable data storage device or download network settings of the safety control system to the portable data storage device under some predetermined conditions. By using the above method, the safety control system may be quickly configured, and network settings may be easily obtained and backed up.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Jeff Dixon
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Publication number: 20220147681Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a wiring schema with more than one safety device sharing at least one test signal through one or more external terminal blocks when the number of terminals required by safety devices exceeds the number of available terminals of a safety controller. In an illustrative example, the method may include determining a total number of terminals A of safety devices to be connected to a safety evaluation device having a number of terminals B. If A is greater than B, the method may then include generating a wiring schema that one or more external terminal blocks may show indicia of electrical connections between an identified set of safety devices and a shared terminal of the safety evaluation device associated with that set. By using the method, the number of devices that can be connected to the safety evaluation device may be expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Banner Engineering Corp.Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Greg Anderson, Jeff Dixon
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Patent number: 11270035Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a wiring schema with more than one safety device sharing at least one test signal through one or more external terminal blocks when the number of terminals required by safety devices exceeds the number of available terminals of a safety controller. In an illustrative example, the method may include determining a total number of terminals A of safety devices to be connected to a safety evaluation device having a number of terminals B. If A is greater than B, the method may then include generating a wiring schema that one or more external terminal blocks may show indicia of electrical connections between an identified set of safety devices and a shared terminal of the safety evaluation device associated with that set. By using the method, the number of devices that can be connected to the safety evaluation device may be expanded.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: BANNER ENGINEERING CORPInventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Greg Anderson, Jeff Dixon
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Patent number: 11249452Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety control system having a processor that (1) automatically interrogates a portable data storage device, (2) determines whether a configuration profile of the safety control system matches a stored configuration profile in the portable data storage device, (3) obtains network settings of the safety control system, and (4) stores network settings into the portable data storage device. In an illustrative example, a safety control system may include a processor designed to perform operations to configure the safety control system with a configuration profile stored in the portable data storage device or download network settings of the safety control system to the portable data storage device under some predetermined conditions. By using the above method, the safety control system may be quickly configured, and network settings may be easily obtained and backed up.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: BANNER ENGINEERING CORP.Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Jeff Dixon
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Patent number: 11249420Abstract: A toner cartridge includes a cartridge body having a dispensing port. An interface mechanism is coupled with the cartridge body. The interface mechanism includes at least one detent movably coupled with the cartridge body. The at least one detent includes a retaining surface, a shuttle surface and a bias element coupled with the detent. At least one detent guide is coupled with the cartridge body, and the at least one detent guide includes a guide channel aligned with the retaining surface. The cartridge body is configured for installation in an image forming apparatus between intermediate and fully installed configurations. In the intermediate installed configuration a feature of the image forming apparatus is within the guide channel and the shuttle surface depresses the detent. In the fully installed configuration the bias element deploys the retaining surface into intercepting alignment with the feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Katun CorporationInventors: Terry Dean Erickson, Joseph Allen Amberg, Ryan Bayliss
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Publication number: 20210326717Abstract: Techniques for code-free automated machine learning (ML) are described. Users can train high-quality ML models and pipelines without necessarily needing to write code by providing a training dataset to a code-free machine learning service. The service may deploy an ML orchestration function and a storage location on behalf of a user. When a modification is made to the storage bucket, such as by the user providing a training dataset, the orchestration function is invoked and can automatically initiate an AutoML process using at least the training data to train multiple ML model variants. The resultant ML model(s) and associated metrics can be provided to the user, deployed behind an endpoint, and/or used to generate inferences.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Jonas MUELLER, Tatsuya ARAI, Abhi Vinayaka SHARMA, Ryan Matthew BRAND, Yohei NAKAYAMA, Nick Dean ERICKSON, Hang ZHANG, Mu LI, Alexander Johannes SMOLA
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Publication number: 20210103233Abstract: A toner cartridge includes a cartridge body having a dispensing port. An interface mechanism is coupled with the cartridge body. The interface mechanism includes at least one detent movably coupled with the cartridge body. The at least one detent includes a retaining surface, a shuttle surface and a bias element coupled with the detent. At least one detent guide is coupled with the cartridge body, and the at least one detent guide includes a guide channel aligned with the retaining surface. The cartridge body is configured for installation in an image forming apparatus between intermediate and fully installed configurations. In the intermediate installed configuration a feature of the image forming apparatus is within the guide channel and the shuttle surface depresses the detent. In the fully installed configuration the bias element deploys the retaining surface into intercepting alignment with the feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Terry Dean Erickson, Joseph Allen Amberg, Ryan Bayliss
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Publication number: 20210011449Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety control system having a processor that (1) automatically interrogates a portable data storage device, (2) determines whether a configuration profile of the safety control system matches a stored configuration profile in the portable data storage device, (3) obtains network settings of the safety control system, and (4) stores network settings into the portable data storage device. In an illustrative example, a safety control system may include a processor designed to perform operations to configure the safety control system with a configuration profile stored in the portable data storage device or download network settings of the safety control system to the portable data storage device under some predetermined conditions. By using the above method, the safety control system may be quickly configured, and network settings may be easily obtained and backed up.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Jeff Dixon
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Publication number: 20210011978Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a wiring schema with more than one safety device sharing at least one test signal through one or more external terminal blocks when the number of terminals required by safety devices exceeds the number of available terminals of a safety controller. In an illustrative example, the method may include determining a total number of terminals A of safety devices to be connected to a safety evaluation device having a number of terminals B. If A is greater than B, the method may then include generating a wiring schema that one or more external terminal blocks may show indicia of electrical connections between an identified set of safety devices and a shared terminal of the safety evaluation device associated with that set. By using the method, the number of devices that can be connected to the safety evaluation device may be expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: John Klesk, Danielle Liu, Greg Sorvari, Dean Erickson, Greg Anderson, Jeff Dixon
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Patent number: 10261440Abstract: A cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a container configured for storing a volume of particulate image forming material and a dispensing port in communication with the container. The dispensing port includes a perimeter lip extending around a delivery passage. A dispensing spindle is rotatable relative to at least the dispensing port. The dispensing spindle includes a spindle core a plurality of arms extending from the spindle core. Each of the arms includes a sweeping face configured to sweep across the perimeter lip to convey a quantity of the particulate image forming material to the dispensing port.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Katun CorporationInventors: Terry Dean Erickson, Joseph Allen Amberg, Ryan Bayliss
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Patent number: 10228634Abstract: A cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a container configured for storing a volume of particulate image forming material and a dispensing port in communication with the container. The dispensing port includes a perimeter lip extending around a delivery passage. A dispensing spindle is rotatable relative to at least the dispensing port. The dispensing spindle includes a spindle core a plurality of arms extending from the spindle core. Each of the arms includes a sweeping face configured to sweep across the perimeter lip to convey a quantity of the particulate image forming material to the dispensing port.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Katun CorporationInventors: Terry Dean Erickson, Joseph Allen Amberg, Ryan Bayliss
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Publication number: 20180081298Abstract: A cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a container configured for storing a volume of particulate image forming material and a dispensing port in communication with the container. The dispensing port includes a perimeter lip extending around a delivery passage. A dispensing spindle is rotatable relative to at least the dispensing port. The dispensing spindle includes a spindle core a plurality of arms extending from the spindle core. Each of the arms includes a sweeping face configured to sweep across the perimeter lip to convey a quantity of the particulate image forming material to the dispensing port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Terry Dean Erickson, Joseph Allen Amberg, Ryan Bayliss
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Patent number: D904986Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: BANNER ENGINEERING CORPInventors: John Klesk, Matthew Gelineau, Bruce Becker, Calvin Sargent, Bill Rust, Nathan Casteel, Dean Erickson