Patents by Inventor Mark A. Peterson

Mark A. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240114921
    Abstract: This disclosure describes methods for forming cell-based-meat products that mimic cuts of slaughtered meat. Generally, the disclosed method comprises forming a cell mass into primary structures, including fibers and/or sheets. A toughening agent is applied to the exterior surfaces of the primary structures, and the primary structures are arranged to mimic structures in a target slaughtered meat. The toughening agent creates a textural contrast that, during consumption, is like the textural contrast experienced when biting through bundles of meat fibers in slaughtered meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Peterson
  • Patent number: 11938901
    Abstract: A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: CATrack Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Richardi, John Rollins, Natasha Peterson, Gregory Duff Bracy
  • Publication number: 20240092267
    Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head pivotally adjustable about a mirror support. The mirror head includes a video display device disposed rearward of a prismatic mirror reflective element having a transflective mirror reflector. A touch sensor is disposed at the prismatic mirror reflective element and is associated with circuitry at a flexible printed circuit of the video display device. The video display device is operable to display video images captured by a rearward viewing camera of the vehicle. Light emitted by the video display device passes through the transflective mirror reflector for viewing of displayed video images by the driver of the vehicle viewing the prismatic mirror reflective element. The reflective region of the transflective mirror reflector of the prismatic mirror reflective element reflects at least 40 percent of visible light incident at the front side of the prismatic mirror reflective element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Mark L. Larson, Christopher R. Koetje, Anthony J. LaCross, Eric Peterson
  • Patent number: 11937014
    Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus may include at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage may include instructions executable by the at least one processor to permit a first device to change one or more settings that are related to a video conference and that are associated with a second device's outbound stream of one or more of audio and video as part of the video conference. The instructions may also be executable to receive first input to change the one or more settings, where the first input may be instigated at the first device. Based on permitting the first device to change the one or more settings and based on receipt of the first input to change the one or more settings, the instructions may then be executable to change the one or more settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Nathan Peterson, Mark Delaney, Arnold Weksler, John C. Mese
  • Patent number: 11934642
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to identify a first duration of an activity associated with a user and, based the identification, recommend media content having a second duration similar to the first duration to within a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson, John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240081510
    Abstract: A personal care product is provided including an applicator head with a flat treatment sheet. The personal care product also includes a cover configured to surround the applicator head and to cover the treatment sheet. The cover includes a base with a planar outer surface. The cover also includes an outer rim around a perimeter of the planar outer surface and an inner rim configured to engage a portion of the applicator head. The planar outer surface of the base defines a plane. The personal care product includes a center of gravity with a projection in the plane, where the length of the one or more tabs along the plane exceeds a length between the projection and the inner rim along the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Duncan McEwen, Robert Andrew Keamey, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240083048
    Abstract: A personal care product is provided including an applicator head with a flat treatment sheet. The personal care product also includes a cover configured to surround the applicator head and to cover the treatment sheet. The cover includes a base with a planar outer surface. The cover also includes an outer rim around a perimeter of the planar outer surface and an inner rim configured to engage a portion of the applicator head. The planar outer surface of the base defines a plane. The personal care product includes a center of gravity with a projection in the plane, where the length of the one or more tabs along the plane exceeds a length between the projection and the inner rim along the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Duncan McEwen, Robert Andrew Kearney, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240086969
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, input from a user to display at least one piece of visual media comprising a plurality of media elements; identifying, using the media characterization system, at least one characteristic of the user; and dynamically changing, utilizing the media characterization system, at least one of the plurality of media elements to another media element option, wherein the another media element option is correlated to the user based upon the at least one characteristic. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson, John C Mese, Arnold Weksler, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240089229
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: identifying, utilizing a message reminder system, at least two messages transmitted by a sender to at least one recipient; determining, utilizing the message reminder system, at least one of the at least two messages did not receive a response; and providing a notification indicating the at least one of the at least two messages needs a response. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Arnold Weksler, Mark Delaney, Russell Speight VanBlon, Nathan Peterson, John C Mese
  • Publication number: 20240089590
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products that improve production value of a video stream are disclosed. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to receive, from a camera, a signal including data for an environment a portion of which is within a field of view of the camera and the data represents a set of attributes related to a current situation of the environment. The code is further executable by the processor to analyze the data to determine one or more improvements for the attribute(s) related to the current situation of the environment that, after implementation, would increase a production value of a video stream of the current situation of the environment and notify a user of the determination. Methods and computer program products that include and/or perform the operations and/or functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: John C. Mese, Arnold Weksler, Mark Delaney, Nathan Peterson, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240083049
    Abstract: A personal care product is provided including an applicator head with a flat treatment sheet. The personal care product also includes a cover configured to surround the applicator head and to cover the treatment sheet. The cover includes a base with a planar outer surface. The cover also includes an outer rim around a perimeter of the planar outer surface and an inner rim configured to engage a portion of the applicator head. The planar outer surface of the base defines a plane. The personal care product includes a center of gravity with a projection in the plane, where the length of the one or more tabs along the plane exceeds a length between the projection and the inner rim along the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Duncan McEwen, Robert Andrew Kearney, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240065674
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ultrasound probe assemblies that include the probe, a sheath, and an accessory implement that may be selectively attached to and detached form the probe. The implement includes an attachment surface for attaching accessories thereto. The attachment surface includes a defined angle with respect to the head of the probe so that accessories attached thereto are disposed in a defined alignment with the probe. The implement includes a circumferential wall defining a cavity configure to receive the probe head therein. The cavity includes a bottom opening to expose a patient coupling surface of the probe. The assembly may include an ultrasound gel disposed within the opening. The sheath may include a stretchable band to secure the sheath to the probe. The sheath defines a sterile barrier and may be attached to the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: William Robert McLaughlin, Steffan Sowards, Anthony K. Misener, Bart Peterson, Bradley M. Wilkinson, Mark Newby
  • Publication number: 20240067274
    Abstract: The truck/trailer safety and/or fuel saving device which can reduce turbulence behind, moderating white out conditions and improve aerodynamics, saving fuel for the tractor/trailer owner operator. A truck/trailer safety and/or fuel saving device includes a cross frame, panel holder angles, panels, bearings, holder straps and bearing support brackets affixed together by fastener assemblies to a trailer frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Peterson, Loren Paul Skarie, Thomas Albert Blomberg
  • Publication number: 20240073173
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to determine a first context and to determine that a threshold number of messages of a message chain have been received within a threshold amount of time. Based on the first context and the threshold number of messages being received within the threshold amount of time, the instructions are executable to delay presenting at least one notification regarding one or more messages of the message chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Peterson, Russell Speight VanBlon, Mark Delaney, Arnold Weksler, John C. Mese
  • Patent number: 11911078
    Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine, and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Nuvasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy B. Woolley, Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20230334602
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for improving the safety of excavation activities and the accuracy of excavation polygons generated by users of the system and underlying reference data. An exemplary system as described herein comprises a software module for comparing ticket and reference polygons, wherein the ticket polygons are generated by users of the system and the reference polygons are generated based on data contained within a reference database comprising parcel data, line map data, facility map data, ortho map data, road features data, water features data, a highway data, building footprint data, route data, TIGER file data and the like. Methods are described for improving ticket accuracy and underlying map data, improving user training measures, preventing safety accidents and providing historical reports on excavation activities and system effectiveness. It is an object of the invention to improve the safety of excavation activities based on ticket scoring algorithms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: One Call Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall Mark PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20230175772
    Abstract: A method for supplementing condenser heat rejection in natural gas processing including passing unprocessed gas through a gas-to-chilling fluid heat exchanger, transferring cooled and condensed gas to a vapor liquid separator, sending the chilling fluid to a chilling fluid reservoir, directing the chilling fluid to a refrigeration sub-system, circulating refrigerant throughout the refrigeration sub-system, touting vapor refrigerant through a refrigeration compressor, sending the vapor refrigerant to a refrigeration condenser, routing the liquid refrigerant to an accumulator tank and through an expansion valve, muting the reduced-pressure liquid refrigerant to the evaporator, and passing at least a portion of the processed vapor to a processed vapor-to-refrigerant heat exchanger via an actuated valve controlled by a processor to remove heat from the liquid refrigerant before the liquid refrigerant is sent to the expansion valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Peterson, James L. Haider, Brian R. Cebull, Austin Vandelinder, Jackson Haider, Stephen Doll
  • Publication number: 20220330985
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel personal care product having a treatment sheet includes a first material and a plurality of first apertures, and at least one support sheet includes a second material and a plurality of second apertures, the at least one support sheet disposed beneath the treatment sheet and desirably joined to the treatment sheet. The first apertures of the treatment sheet include cutting edges generally formed on at least a portion of an inner perimeter of the first apertures while the support sheet does not include cutting apertures. The first and second apertures are aligned such that from a top view of the product, the apertures of the support sheet are not visible, providing ease of rinsing. The support sheet assists in reducing damage to the treatment sheet (e.g., if the personal care product is dropped).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Kearney, Matthias Gester, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20220332001
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel personal care product having a flat treatment sheet having an upper surface and a perimeter area on the upper surface, a frame member having an underside surface and at least one tab, wherein the frame member is disposed over the perimeter area of the flat treatment sheet and the underside surface of the frame member is coplanar with the upper surface of the flat treatment sheet and the at least one tab extends below the lower surface of the treatment sheet. An upper product end of the personal care product includes a housing having at least one housing window. The at least one tab of the frame member is bent into the housing window. The frame member includes a flat or chamfered upper surface. The flat treatment sheet treats skin, removes hair, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Kearney, Mark Peterson, Anthony William Shorey
  • Patent number: D1002360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Gillette Company LLC
    Inventors: Mark Peterson, Daniel Edward Dunham