Patents by Inventor Edward W. Peterson
Edward W. 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: 9427311Abstract: Corneal inlays and masks and methods of improving vision of a patient with corneal inlays and masks are provided. Masks with an aperture can improve the vision of a patient, such as by increasing the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. For example, a mask can have an annular portion with a relatively low visible light transmission surrounding a relatively high transmission central portion, such as a clear lens or aperture. This provides an annular mask with a small aperture for light to pass through to the retina to increase depth of focus. The mask may also include nutrient transport structures that provide nutrient flow through mask to prevent nutrient depletion. These nutrient transport structures can be configured to concentrate nutrient transmission near a center region of the mask to provide more nutrient flow near the center region.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: AcuFocus, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Christie, Edward W. Peterson, Corina van de Pol
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Publication number: 20120143325Abstract: Corneal inlays and masks and methods of improving vision of a patient with corneal inlays and masks are provided. Masks with an aperture can improve the vision of a patient, such as by increasing the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. For example, a mask can have an annular portion with a relatively low visible light transmission surrounding a relatively high transmission central portion, such as a clear lens or aperture. This provides an annular mask with a small aperture for light to pass through to the retina to increase depth of focus. The mask may also include nutrient transport structures that provide nutrient flow through mask to prevent nutrient depletion. These nutrient transport structures can be configured to concentrate nutrient transmission near a center region of the mask to provide more nutrient flow near the center region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: AcuFocus, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Christie, Edward W. Peterson, Corina Van De Pol
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Patent number: 7865381Abstract: A scientific complexity quantification system calculates a specific percent complexity index rating for each manufactured product that can be graphed and compared to other products and that is based on mathematical quantifications of each product's key attributes. The complexity index takes into consideration differences in design and manufacturing complexity, financial considerations, product solution complexity and customer experience. The attribute scoring of individual products are then sorted into potential sourcing categories, such as “outsource,” “in house fulfillment,” or “further evaluation needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Eagle, David M. Glinski, Donald D. Gunvalsen, James A. O'Connor, Thomas N. Paske, Edward W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6590496Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for responding to an emergency at a facility by analyzing a plurality of threat conditions to determine possible responses to an emergency and selecting a response to the emergency for minimizing human casualties within the facility. The present invention may be characterized in one embodiment as a method for generating an automated response to an emergency that includes the steps of (a) receiving as input threat condition data for a facility; (b) analyzing the threat condition data to determine a matrix of possible responses to an emergency; and (c) selecting a response from the matrix of possible responses to minimize human casualties.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Science Applications International CorporationInventors: Edward W. Peterson, Richard A. Grot
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Patent number: 6496110Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for responding to a fire emergency at a facility by analyzing a plurality of fire threat conditions to determine possible responses to a fire emergency and selecting a response to the fire emergency for minimizing human casualties within the facility. The present invention may be characterized in one embodiment as a method for generating an automated response to an emergency that includes the steps of (a) receiving as input fire threat condition data for a facility; (b) analyzing the fire threat condition data to determine a matrix of possible responses to a fire emergency; and (c) selecting a response from the matrix of possible responses to minimize human casualties.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Science Applications International CorporationInventors: Edward W. Peterson, Richard A. Grot
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Publication number: 20020084900Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for responding to an emergency at a facility by analyzing a plurality of threat conditions to determine possible responses to an emergency and selecting a response to the emergency for minimizing human casualties within the facility. The present invention may be characterized in one embodiment as a method for generating an automated response to an emergency that includes the steps of (a) receiving as input threat condition data for a facility; (b) analyzing the threat condition data to determine a matrix of possible responses to an emergency; and (c) selecting a response from the matrix of possible responses to minimize human casualties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Edward W. Peterson , Richard A. Grot
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Publication number: 20020053978Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for responding to a fire emergency at a facility by analyzing a plurality of fire threat conditions to determine possible responses to a fire emergency and selecting a response to the fire emergency for minimizing human casualties within the facility. The present invention may be characterized in one embodiment as a method for generating an automated response to an emergency that includes the steps of (a) receiving as input fire threat condition data for a facility; (b) analyzing the fire threat condition data to determine a matrix of possible responses to a fire emergency; and (c) selecting a response from the matrix of possible responses to minimize human casualties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Edward W. Peterson , Richard A. Grot
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Patent number: 4453595Abstract: A method is disclosed for accurately measuring breakdown or fracture pressure by placing a variable volume device in immediate communication with a test interval formed in a borehole extending through an underground formation. Expansion of the variable volume device increases pressure in the test interval to the fracture pressure of the formation. The fracture pressure may be accurately measured by monitoring pressure in the test interval, expansion of the variable volume device then preferably being terminated in order to minimize the extent of fracture within the formation.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1982Date of Patent: June 12, 1984Assignee: Maxwell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Peter L. Lagus, Edward W. Peterson
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Patent number: 4442895Abstract: A method is disclosed for initiating or causing fracture of an underground formation. An isolated interval, with an adjacent guard region at either or both ends is formed by a suitable packer assembly. Pressure and/or flow within the test interval is then increased to initiate fracture while conditions such as pressure and/or flow are monitored within the test interval and guard region or regions to detect fracture propagation relative to the borehole axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1982Date of Patent: April 17, 1984Assignee: S-CubedInventors: Peter L. Lagus, Edward W. Peterson
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Patent number: 4392376Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for monitoring flow conditions in boreholes or the like wherein a test interval is defined by a packer system and contains a substantially incompressible fluid or liquid making it difficult to conduct measurements from the surface. According to the method and apparatus of the present invention, a variable volume device is arranged within the test interval along with a suitable flow monitor which may comprise the variable volume device itself, the variable volume device being operable to limit pressure variation within the test interval and thereby minimize compliance effects over a predetermined test period. Preferably, the variable volume device is coupled with a pressure monitor for maintaining substantially constant pressure in the test interval. In different embodiments, an initial pressure differential is established between the test interval and the surrounding formation by operation of the same variable volume device or by means of a second variable volume device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1981Date of Patent: July 12, 1983Assignee: S-CubedInventors: Peter L. Lagus, Edward W. Peterson, William O. Hicks
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Patent number: 4353249Abstract: A method and apparatus for in situ measurement of flow characteristics in boreholes or the like is disclosed for determining various formation characteristics such as permeability, particularly in the range of approximately 100-1,000 microdarcies and lower. One embodiment of the method and apparatus contemplates formation of a test interval in the borehole by a pair of expandable packers, additional guard zones being formed in the borehole at either end of the test interval by two additional guard packers, suitable flow conditions being simultaneously and separately measured within the test interval and each of the guard zones in order to permit determination of multidirectional components of permeability, porosity and other characteristics of the particular formation. Another embodiment contemplates whole hole testing where similar data is developed for a test interval formed between a single packer and the end of the borehole and one guard zone formed by a single additional guard packer.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1980Date of Patent: October 12, 1982Assignee: Systems, Science and SoftwareInventors: Peter L. Lagus, Edward W. Peterson
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Patent number: 4040693Abstract: A multi-purpose galley assembly for use on boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, camper trailers, and the like. The galley assembly has an upright base with cabinets below and a kitchen unit, including a stove and range in the upper portion thereof. A pair of seats are hingedly mounted on the lateral outer edges of the upright base. The seats substantially cover said sink and said range, and the back portions of the seats are in back to back relationship, while the assembly is in the first position. The seats may be pivoted outwardly and downwardly in such a way that the seat portions of the seats define work surfaces which are positioned laterally of the kitchen unit while the back portions support the seat portions in the substantially horizontal position when the seat portions are being used as work surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1975Date of Patent: August 9, 1977Assignee: Arctic Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Peterson, Charles J. Bednar
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Patent number: D656526Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: AcuFocus, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Christie, Edward W. Peterson, Corina van de Pol
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Patent number: D681086Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: AcuFocus, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Christie, Edward W. Peterson, Corina van de Pol