Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Peters
Kenneth M. Peters 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: 11878171Abstract: Provided is a system and method for cavernosal neuromodulation as directed by a wireless remote controller and power supply. The system including: an implantable lead having at least one electrode structured and arranged to be disposed proximate to the cavernous nerve in a penis; a portable power supply; and a controller having wireless communication electronics and control circuitry associated with the wireless communication electronics structured and arranged to wirelessly couple the power supply to the at least one electrode, the controller further structured and arranged to permit a user to select at least one instruction set for the at least electrode. The controller and power supply may be provided by a control ring. An associated method of use is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Larry T. Sirls
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Patent number: 11158072Abstract: Example intelligent dishwashing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a system includes a light source that is configured to illuminate an article of dishware. An imaging system is configured to capture at least one image of the article of dishware. A processing system is configured to analyze the at least one image to determine a presence of a stain on the article of dishware.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Dishcraft Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Kerkil Choi, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Paul Baumgart, Kenneth M. Peters
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Publication number: 20210204793Abstract: Example intelligent dishwashing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a system includes an imaging system configured to capture at least one image of an article of dishware. A processing system analyzes the at least one image to determine a presence and a location of a stain on the article of dishware. Responsive to determining the presence of a stain, a cleaning system is configured to clean the location of the stain on the article of dishware.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Kerkil Choi, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Paul Baumgart, Kenneth M. Peters
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Patent number: 10987514Abstract: Provided is a system and method for cavernosal neuromodulation as directed by a wireless remote controller and power supply. The system including: an implantable lead having at least one electrode structured and arranged to be disposed proximate to the cavernous nerve in a penis; a portable power supply; and a controller having wireless communication electronics and control circuitry associated with the wireless communication electronics structured and arranged to wirelessly couple the power supply to the at least one electrode, the controller further structured and arranged to permit a user to select at least one instruction set for the at least electrode. The controller and power supply may be provided by a control ring. An associated method of use is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Larry T. Sirls
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Patent number: 10952591Abstract: Example intelligent dishwashing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a system includes an imaging system configured to capture at least one image of an article of dishware. A processing system analyzes the at least one image to determine a presence and a location of a stain on the article of dishware. Responsive to determining the presence of a stain, a cleaning system is configured to clean the location of the stain on the article of dishware.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Dishcraft Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Kerkil Choi, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Paul Baumgart, Kenneth M. Peters
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Patent number: 10589949Abstract: A system for robotic manipulation of objects having various shapes and sizes. The system includes a robot having an end effector, and an independent tag. The independent tag may have an object attachment interface to grasp an object, and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector. Upon actuation of the robot, the end effector may move the object via the independent tag. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Dishcraft Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Emerald Catherine Ferreira-Yang
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Patent number: 10583284Abstract: Methods for placing an electrical stimulation lead at a tibial nerve in a subject, and also for treating a tibial nerve-related condition or disease in the subject. The methods include depositing the electrical stimulation lead at a tibial nerve, activating the electrical stimulation lead to modulate the tibial nerve, and thereby treating the tibial nerve-related condition or disease in the subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITALInventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Larry Sirls
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Patent number: 10562193Abstract: A system for automatically magnetically gripping non-magnetic objects. The system includes a robotic arm, a magnetic actuator, and a free magnetic element. The magnetic actuator may be coupled to an end effector of the robotic arm. A non-magnetic object may be placed between the free magnetic element and the magnetic actuator. The magnetic actuator may magnetically attract the free magnetic element to securely grasp the non-magnetic object therebetween. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Dishcraft Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Birkmeyer, Kenneth M. Peters
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Patent number: 10507584Abstract: Example systems and methods are described that are capable of manipulating fixtures and objects. In one implementation, a system includes a robotic actuator and a processing system configured to generate commands for positioning the robotic actuator. A vision system is configured to process visual information proximate the robotic actuator. The robotic actuator is configured to manipulate a fixture, where the fixture is configured to be placed on a work surface to aid in manipulating an object.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: DISHCRAFT ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Paul M. Birkmeyer
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Publication number: 20190239716Abstract: Example intelligent dishwashing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a system includes an imaging system configured to capture at least one image of an article of dishware. A processing system analyzes the at least one image to determine a presence and a location of a stain on the article of dishware. Responsive to determining the presence of a stain, a cleaning system is configured to clean the location of the stain on the article of dishware.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Kerkil Choi, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Paul Baumgart, Kenneth M. Peters
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Publication number: 20190244375Abstract: Example intelligent dishwashing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a system includes a light source that is configured to illuminate an article of dishware. An imaging system is configured to capture at least one image of the article of dishware. A processing system is configured to analyze the at least one image to determine a presence of a stain on the article of dishware.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Kerkil Choi, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Paul Baumgart, Kenneth M. Peters
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Publication number: 20180072523Abstract: A system for robotic manipulation of objects having various shapes and sizes. The system includes a robot having an end effector, and an independent tag. The independent tag may have an object attachment interface to grasp an object, and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector. Upon actuation of the robot, the end effector may move the object via the independent tag. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Emerald Catherine Ferreira-Yang
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Publication number: 20180056524Abstract: A system for automatically magnetically gripping non-magnetic objects. The system includes a robotic arm, a magnetic actuator, and a free magnetic element. The magnetic actuator may be coupled to an end effector of the robotic arm. A non-magnetic object may be placed between the free magnetic element and the magnetic actuator. The magnetic actuator may magnetically attract the free magnetic element to securely grasp the non-magnetic object therebetween. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Paul M. Birkmeyer, Kenneth M. Peters
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Publication number: 20180050453Abstract: Example systems and methods are described that are capable of manipulating fixtures and objects. In one implementation, a system includes a robotic actuator and a processing system configured to generate commands for positioning the robotic actuator. A vision system is configured to process visual information proximate the robotic actuator. The robotic actuator is configured to manipulate a fixture, where the fixture is configured to be placed on a work surface to aid in manipulating an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Paul M. Birkmeyer
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Publication number: 20180036889Abstract: Example dish manipulation systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a robotic actuator includes at least one magnet. The robotic actuator is configured to manipulate, using magnetic attraction, an article of magnetic dishware. A processing system electrically coupled to the robotic actuator is configured to generate commands for positioning the robotic actuator in three-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Paul M. Birkmeyer, Linda H. Pouliot, Kenneth M. Peters
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Publication number: 20170281930Abstract: Methods for placing an electrical stimulation lead at a tibial nerve in a subject, and also for treating a tibial nerve-related condition or disease in the subject. The methods include depositing the electrical stimulation lead at a tibial nerve, activating the electrical stimulation lead to modulate the tibial nerve, and thereby treating the tibial nerve-related condition or disease in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Kenneth M. Peters, Larry Sirls
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Patent number: 9220895Abstract: A system and method of stimulating a nerve of a patient is provided. A electro-therapy device is used that includes a signal generator and two electrodes. The first electrode is positioned on an epidermis of the patient over the nerve to be stimulated. The second electrode is positioned on an epidermis of the patient at a second location. A The electro-therapy device is configured to alternately deliver to a first and second electrode a summation of first and second signals which result in a therapeutic signal encompassing the nerve of the patient. The intensity of the first and second signal is adjusted over time.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignees: Biowave Corporation, William Beaumont HospitalInventors: Bradford Siff, Kenneth M. Peters
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Publication number: 20100306176Abstract: Files may be stored by a plurality of director devices. At times, a central director archive may deduplicate a file by removing the file from each of the plurality of director devices that is storing the file. The archive generally stores all files stored by each of the director devices. In one example, a director archive includes a processing unit that generates a list of identifiers of files stored by the director archive device that should be removed from a director device in accordance with policies of the files, wherein the director archive device is configured to store copies of files stored by the director device, and wherein the director device is communicatively coupled to the director archive device, and a network interface that sends the list of identifiers to the director device to cause the director device to delete the files from local storage of the director device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Digitiliti, Inc.Inventors: Rodd Eric Johnson, Kenneth M. Peters, Brad D. Wenzel
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Publication number: 20100306283Abstract: An endpoint stores information objects to a director, rather than to local storage, and stores links to information objects stored by the director. The devices may also automatically construct information objects from files upon creation of the files. An example endpoint device includes a processing unit configured to determine a file type for a file to be stored, wherein the file comprises an unstructured data object, and automatically append metadata to the file to create an information object based on the determined file type, wherein an information object comprises a structured data object having a structure that is consistent with a uniform structure for files as used by a director device, and a network interface configured to send the information object to the director device for storage, wherein the processing unit is configured to store a link to the information object stored by the director device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Digitiliti, Inc.Inventors: Rodd Eric Johnson, Kenneth M. Peters, Brad D. Wenzel
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Publication number: 20100306180Abstract: A plurality of users store respective links to a file stored by a director device. When a user edits the file, the director device stores a revised version of the file for the user, without overwriting the original version of the file for the other users. In one example, a device includes a processing unit that stores a file received from the first endpoint and stores an updated version of the file received from the second endpoint, without overwriting an original version of the file as received from the first endpoint device. In response to receiving a request for the file from the first endpoint, the processing unit sends the original version of the file to the first endpoint. In response to receiving a request for the file from the second endpoint, the processing unit sends the updated version of the file to the second endpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Digitiliti, Inc.Inventors: Rodd Eric Johnson, Kenneth M. Peters, Brad D. Wenzel