Patents by Inventor Donald J. Peterson
Donald J. 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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Patent number: 11879956Abstract: Systems and methods for measurement and management provide complex measurements cost-effectively at very high accuracy. These methods and systems in some cases achieve measurement accuracy exceeding the accuracy of the reference standards they rely on, and eliminate expensive and disadvantageous recalibration procedures. The accurate measurements are integrated with management functions, applying the measurement data to meet objectives of the integrated system and workflow goals of its user. The disclosed systems and methods comprise an explicit or expressly represented model both of themselves and of candidate external systems to be measured and managed. The models may be configured and reconfigured by the owner-user through either local or remote means. The system intelligently reconfigures itself to adapt dynamically to the conditions of measurement and the user's and system's goals at each moment.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: HEATHKIT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Andrew S. Cromarty, Donald J. Peterson, Jasen Levoy, William Charles Calhoun
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Patent number: 11864311Abstract: Systems and methods for educational electronics devices such as may be assembled by non-manufacturer builders, including by personal or hobbyist individuals and by groups such as clubs or classes. Methods and systems relate to Surface Mount Device (SMD) use, measurement systems, communications skill acquisition, physical construction of educational electronics, builder construction/configuration and maintenance of devices, subsystem componentry designed for effective use in educational electronics, circuit designs that permit individual builders to construct professional quality devices, and cognitively adapted methods and systems to optimize learning and performance during and after builder assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: HEATHKIT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Andrew S. Cromarty, Donald J. Peterson, Jasen Levoy, William Charles Calhoun, David Brainerd, Ann E. Cromarty, Simon A. Cromarty
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Patent number: 11536794Abstract: Systems and methods for measurement and management are disclosed that provide complex measurements cost-effectively at very high accuracy. These methods and systems in some cases achieve measurement accuracy exceeding the accuracy of the reference standards they rely on, and eliminate expensive and disadvantageous recalibration procedures. The accurate measurements are integrated with management functions, applying the measurement data to meet objectives of the integrated system and workflow goals of its user. The disclosed systems and methods comprise an explicit or expressly represented model both of themselves and of candidate external systems to be measured and managed. The models may be configured and reconfigured by the owner-user through either local or remote means. The system intelligently reconfigures itself to adapt dynamically to the conditions of measurement and the user's and system's goals at each moment.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: HEATHKIT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Andrew S. Cromarty, Donald J. Peterson, Jasen Levoy, William Charles Calhoun
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Publication number: 20220131608Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for appliances, including networked or “Internet-of-Things” appliances.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Andrew S. Cromarty, Donald J. Peterson, Jasen Levoy, William Charles Calhoun
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Publication number: 20210314064Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for appliances, including networked or “Internet-of-Things” appliances.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Heathkit Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew S. Cromarty, Donald J. Peterson, Jasen Levoy, William Charles Calhoun
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Patent number: 10962623Abstract: Systems and methods for measurement and management are disclosed that provide complex measurements cost-effectively at very high accuracy. These methods and systems in some cases achieve measurement accuracy exceeding the accuracy of the reference standards they rely on, and eliminate expensive and disadvantageous recalibration procedures. The accurate measurements are integrated with management functions, applying the measurement data to meet objectives of the integrated system and workflow goals of its user. The disclosed systems and methods comprise an explicit or expressly represented model both of themselves and of candidate external systems to be measured and managed. The models may be configured and reconfigured by the owner-user through either local or remote means. The system intelligently reconfigures itself to adapt dynamically to the conditions of measurement and the user's and system's goals at each moment.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Heathkit Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew S. Cromarty, Donald J. Peterson, Jasen Levoy, William Charles Calhoun
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Patent number: 10508881Abstract: A mount for holding and locking a firearm thereto. The mount includes an upwardly extending support mounted to a base, in turn, fixedly securable to a surface. The top end portion of the support is configured to extend into the magazine well of the firearm and has a mount pin slidably moveable into the firearm preventing removal of the firearm from the mount. A mechanism is provided for controllably moving the mount pin.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Publication number: 20190178600Abstract: A mount for holding and locking a firearm thereto. The mount includes an upwardly extending support mounted to a base, in turn, fixedly securable to a surface. The top end portion of the support is configured to extend into the magazine well of the firearm and has a mount pin slidably moveable into the firearm preventing removal of the firearm from the mount. A mechanism is provided for controllably moving the mount pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 10203176Abstract: A mount for holding and locking a firearm thereto. The mount includes an upwardly extending support mounted to a base, in turn, fixedly securable to a surface. The top end portion of the support is configured to extend into the magazine well of the firearm and has a mount pin slidably moveable into the firearm preventing removal of the firearm from the mount. A mechanism is provided for controllably moving the mount pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 10117371Abstract: A trenching tool including an elongated pole having a bottom end connected to an elbow construction. A hollow cylindrical tube is movably mounted to the bottom end of the elbow construction. The tube is opened on both ends allowing loading of and emptying material scooped from the trench. An adjustable connection secures the tube to the elbow construction.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Publication number: 20170013768Abstract: A trenching tool including an elongated pole having a bottom end connected to an elbow construction. A hollow cylindrical tube is movably mounted to the bottom end of the elbow construction. The tube is opened on both ends allowing loading of and emptying material scooped from the trench. An adjustable connection secures the tube to the elbow construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 8623145Abstract: A seal for sealing an interface between a container and a lid of a process chamber. The seal comprises a first seal element and a second seal element that are arranged to seal the interface in series, with the second seal element being situated to encounter processing activity upstream of the fist seal element. The first seal element has a deflectable portion and a protrusion extending radially from the deflectable portion. The second seal element has a radially extending recess in which the protrusion of the first seal element is received. The protrusion and recess interlock to restrict separation and/or rotation of the first and second seal elements. Inclined surfaces of the first seal element interact with the second seal element to apply axial sealing forces to sealing surfaces of the second seal member.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Don Bowman, Stephen Coppola, Kenneth W. Cornett, Dan Funke, Julian Kamibayashiyama, Jeff Navarro, Jeremy M. Payne, Donald J. Peterson, Douglas C. Schenk
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Publication number: 20110232843Abstract: A seal for sealing an interface between a container and a lid of a process chamber. The seal comprises a first seal element and a second seal element that are arranged to seal the interface in series, with the second seal element being situated to encounter processing activity upstream of the fist seal element. The first seal element has a deflectable portion and a protrusion extending radially from the deflectable portion. The second seal element has a radially extending recess in which the protrusion of the first seal element is received. The protrusion and recess interlock to restrict separation and/or rotation of the first and second seal elements. Inclined surfaces of the first seal element interact with the second seal element to apply axial sealing forces to sealing surfaces of the second seal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Don Bowman, Stephen Coppola, Kenneth W. Cornett, Dan Funke, Julian Kamibayashiyama, Jeff Navarro, Jeremy M. Payne, Donald J. Peterson, Douglas C. Schenk
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Publication number: 20110101627Abstract: A gasket (10) has a retainer (30) comprising a plurality of balls encapsulated within a matrix of polymeric material (e.g., rubber). The balls are made of hard material (e.g., metal, hard plastic, ceramic, etc.) and prevent over-compression during gasket installation. The polymeric matrix provides the gasket (10) with a two-dimensional grid of joints or elbows, allowing it to conform to an almost infinite number of different flange surfaces. The matrix can be made of the same material as, and molded at the same time as, the gasket's sealing elements (40, 50, 60).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Daniel D. Labrenz, Daniel J. Funke, Donald J. Peterson, Douglas C. Schenk
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Patent number: 4469635Abstract: Polyol esters of alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acids are disclosed which are excellent oil-in-water emulsifiers for food products, drug delivery vehicles, cosmetic ointments and the like. The compounds are also useful as detergent surfactants and can be combined with cosurfactants, builders and detergent adjunct materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1982Date of Patent: September 4, 1984Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 4420962Abstract: A method of forging an arcuate shaped toothed segment which is adapted to be bolted to an endless track wheel for an endless track vehicle. The method includes the simultaneous finishing without the necessity of machining of various surfaces of the toothed segment, and which surfaces are arranged at right angles to one another. The method includes inserting a rough blank so that the surfaces to be finished are held in a two-piece die and at an inclined angle in respect to the direction of die movement. As a result, all of the surfaces of the segment are simultaneously and completely finished so as to need no further machining.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1981Date of Patent: December 20, 1983Assignee: Walker Forge, Inc.Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 4363763Abstract: Polyol esters of alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acids are disclosed which are excellent oil-in-water emulsifiers for food products, drug delivery vehicles, cosmetic ointments and the like. The compounds are also useful as detergent surfactants and can be combined with cosurfactants, builders and detergent adjunct materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1980Date of Patent: December 14, 1982Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 4295544Abstract: A stepladder comprises a pair of front legs pivotally attached to a forward platform and a pair of rear legs pivotally attached to a rear platform. The front platform and rear platform are hingedly attached to one another for movement between a coplanar position and a folded position. The front legs are releasably locked in a position perpendicular to the front platform. The rear legs are releasably locked to said rear platform at an angle of about 110.degree.. A support member is pivotally attached to the front legs to extend perpendicularly upwardly from the front platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1980Date of Patent: October 20, 1981Inventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 4175053Abstract: Alkyl nitriles in combination with alkali metal hydroxides provide super bases which are useful in various chemical processes.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1976Date of Patent: November 20, 1979Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Donald J. Peterson
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Patent number: 4174158Abstract: A device for transporting slides in a horizontal plane to be projected by a slide projector. More particularly, a retaining means adapted to tolerate bowed slides by having clearance grooves for receiving the bowed slides and for permitting same to set level thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1978Date of Patent: November 13, 1979Assignee: Bell & Howell CompanyInventors: Frank W. Betlejewski, Donald J. Peterson