Patents by Inventor John Peterson

John 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).

  • Adjustable width drive axle and drive unit
    Patent number: 7731301
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable width drive axle including: a main axle body including a telescoping portion disposed at each end of the main axle body; a sprocket affixed to each end of the main axle body, the sprocket designed to engage a drive unit; a first spacer removably affixed to the sprocket, the first spacer disposed around the telescoping portion of the main axle body; and a hub removably affixed to an end of the first spacer opposite the sprocket, wherein one or more additional spacers may be interposed between the first spacer and the hub or between the sprocket and the first spacer to adjust the width of the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: David Pell, John Peterson
  • Adaptive feedback sources for application controllers
    Patent number: 7706926
    Abstract: The present invention provides an advanced spray control system for controlling a sprayer, which comprises a controller, a plurality of sensors and feedback means, and an output means for controlling the application system of the sprayer. The controller receives inputs from the operator through a user interface, and/or various feedback signals from the sensors of the system (e.g., a flow meter, or a pressure transducer). After processing these inputs, the controller sends signals to other components of the sprayer, such as, the pump, the storage means, the boom sections, and/or the nozzles, to maintain or change their operating conditions. Also provided are a method of controlling a sprayer using the spray control system and a sprayer comprising the spray control system of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: John Peterson
  • Pneumatic driver tire for tracked vehicle
    Patent number: 7637296
    Abstract: A pneumatic drive tire for tracked vehicles is provided having an outer tread surface divided into two zones. The first tread zone has a plurality of lugs and grooves, the grooves may extend across the entire first zone creating soil discharge channels. The soil discharge channels preferably extend into the shoulder. The tire has a second tread zone with no lugs or grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Mark Leonard Bonko, Carl Kenneth Safreed, Jr., Paul John Peterson
  • Stair hanger
    Patent number: 7631463
    Abstract: A concealed connection mechanism for connecting a pair of stair stringers to the front face of a rim joist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: United Steel Products Company
    Inventors: Greg Greenlee, Todd Grevious, Nathan John Peterson
  • Torque proportioning control system
    Patent number: 7614470
    Abstract: A method of proportioning and delivering drive torque to the four wheels of a vehicle includes the steps of sensing the wheel speeds, yaw rate and body side slip of the vehicle, calculating the torque split for delivery to the front, rear, left and right of the vehicle, calculating the percentage of torque to be provided to the four wheels of the vehicle scaling such torque delivery based upon driveline architecture of the vehicle and delivering drive torque to the four wheels of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Borgwarner, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Peterson, William J. Young
  • Systems And Methods For Automatically Varying Droplet Size In Spray Released From A Nozzle
    Publication number: 20090242657
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for spraying chemicals and automatically adjusting, in substantially real-time, the drop size of the liquid in the spray. The drop size may be adjusted to control (either minimize or maximize) the amount of drift associated with the sprayed liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: John Peterson
  • ADAPTIVE FEEDBACK SOURCES FOR APPLICATION CONTROLLERS
    Publication number: 20090112372
    Abstract: The present invention provides an advanced spray control system for controlling a sprayer, which comprises a controller, a plurality of sensors and feedback means, and an output means for controlling the application system of the sprayer. The controller receives inputs from the operator through a user interface, and/or various feedback signals from the sensors of the system (e.g., a flow meter, or a pressure transducer). After processing these inputs, the controller sends signals to other components of the sprayer, such as, the pump, the storage means, the boom sections, and/or the nozzles, to maintain or change their operating conditions. Also provided are a method of controlling a sprayer using the spray control system and a sprayer comprising the spray control system of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: John Peterson
  • VARIABLE RATE SPRAY NOZZLE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20090065603
    Abstract: The present invention provides an advanced spray control system for controlling a sprayer, which comprises a plurality of scrolling means operatively connected to the sprayer, where the spray system offers added controllability and operability. Also provided is a method of controlling a sprayer using the spray control system of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne Ward, John Peterson
  • STAIR HANGER
    Publication number: 20090056268
    Abstract: A concealed connection mechanism for connecting a pair of stair stringers to the front face of a rim joist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Greenlee, Todd Grevious, Nathan John Peterson
  • INTEGRATED BREAKAWAY CYLINDER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A BOOM ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090049692
    Abstract: An integrated breakaway cylinder for controlling a boom of a self-propelled sprayer and method for constructing a boom assembly is disclosed in the present application. The integrated breakaway cylinder is constructed from a first stage cylinder and a second stage cylinder. The first stage cylinder is configured in a rod and barrel arrangement. The second stage cylinder is also configured in a rod and barrel arrangement, with the barrel of the first stage cylinder serving as the rod of the second stage cylinder. The first stage cylinder operates to extend and retract a boom. The second stage cylinder operates to absorb shock from inertia or the boom impacting an object. The design of various embodiments of the present invention couples the operation of maneuvering a boom with shock absorption into a single integrated cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: John Peterson, Kevin Mcilravy, Paul Hitzemann
  • Adjustable Width Drive Axle and Drive Unit
    Publication number: 20080224531
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable width drive axle including: a main axle body including a telescoping portion disposed at each end of the main axle body; a sprocket affixed to each end of the main axle body, the sprocket designed to engage a drive unit; a first spacer removably affixed to the sprocket, the first spacer disposed around the telescoping portion of the main axle body; and a hub removably affixed to an end of the first spacer opposite the sprocket, wherein one or more additional spacers may be interposed between the first spacer and the hub or between the sprocket and the first spacer to adjust the width of the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: David Pell, John Peterson
  • ENDLESS TRACK BELT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20080136255
    Abstract: An endless track belt for use in an industrial or agricultural vehicle is described. The endless rubber track belt includes a rubber carcass having an inner surface having one or more drive lugs and an outer surface having tread lugs. The drive lugs include reinforcement layers that partially or substantially cover all or a portion of the end faces of the drive lugs. The reinforcement layers may include continuous strips, or discrete strips. The reinforcement layer may also be fabric cutouts to match the shape of the drive end faces of the drive lugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Brian Feldmann, Paul John Peterson
  • Merging images to form a panoramic image
    Patent number: 7386188
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for merging images of segments of a view. Methods include: receiving, from a network, a first image representing a first segment of the view and a second image representing a second segment of the view; determining the position of the second segment of the view relative to the first segment of the view; blending the first image with the second image based on the determined position of the second segment relative to the first segment to form a panoramic image of the view; and transmitting the panoramic image over the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventor: John Peterson
  • Distortion of raster and vector artwork
    Patent number: 7385612
    Abstract: Systems and techniques to apply an image distortion to two image objects of different graphic types. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes: receiving an image distortion description to be applied to an image portion including a vector graphic and a raster graphic, the raster graphic being distortable separate from the vector graphic, applying the image distortion description to the vector graphic to produce a distorted vector graphic, and applying the image distortion description to the raster graphic to produce a distorted raster graphic, the distorted vector graphic and the distorted raster graphic together forming a distorted image portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventor: John Peterson
  • System for Communication of Health Care Data
    Publication number: 20080103832
    Abstract: An apparatus for communicating health care data from a sender to a receiver is provided. The apparatus has a first computer system, a second computer system, and a rules engine. The first computer system has health care data stored therein. The second computer system is in operable communication with, and is configured to extract the health care data from, the first computer system. The rules engine normalizes the extracted health care data to a predefined format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Malik Hasan, J. Wallen, John Peterson, Cindy Post, Ralph Korpman
  • System for Communication of Health Care Data
    Publication number: 20080103820
    Abstract: An apparatus for communicating health care data from a sender to a receiver is provided. The apparatus has a first computer system, a second computer system, and a rules engine. The first computer system has health care data stored therein. The second computer system is in operable communication with, and is configured to extract the health care data from, the first computer system. The rules engine normalizes the extracted health care data to a predefined format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Malik Hasan, J. Wallen, John Peterson, Cindy Post, Ralph Korpman
  • System for Communication of Health Care Data
    Publication number: 20080103819
    Abstract: An apparatus for communicating health care data from a sender to a receiver is provided. The apparatus has a first computer system, a second computer system, and a rules engine. The first computer system has health care data stored therein. The second computer system is in operable communication with, and is configured to extract the health care data from, the first computer system. The rules engine normalizes the extracted health care data to a predefined format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Ralph Korpman, John Peterson, Cindy Post, J. Wallen, Malik Hasan
  • Stair hanger
    Publication number: 20080040992
    Abstract: A concealed connection mechanism for connecting a pair of stair stringers to the front face of a rim joist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Greg Greenlee, Todd Grevious, Nathan John Peterson
  • Substituted 1-Benzyl-4-Substituted Piperazine Analogues
    Publication number: 20070249616
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are provided, in which variables are as described herein: Such compounds may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: NEUROGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan Hutchison, Bertrand Chenard, James Tarrant, Guiying Li, Manuka Ghosh, George Luke, John Peterson, Wallace Pringle, Mary-Margaret O'Donnell, Kyungae Lee, Linda Gustavson, Dario Doller
  • Pillow
    Patent number: D599603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Breathe to Sleep, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay S. Berland, John Peterson