Patents by Inventor Peter Constantine

Peter Constantine 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).

  • Patent number: 11277489
    Abstract: A method of updating software, performed by respective machines in a linear communication orbit includes, at a local server executed by a respective machine, receiving, via the linear communication orbit, update metadata. At an update module executed by the respective machine, an update module evaluates software version information using the update metadata to determine a set of one or more updates to be applied to one or more software programs. A patch module sends, via the linear communication orbit, requests for one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates, and receives the one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates. The update module then updates the one or more of the software programs by applying the received one or more software update files to the one or more of the software programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: TANIUM INC.
    Inventors: Max Freilich, Andrew R. White, Christian L. Hunt, Peter Constantine, Peter Lincroft
  • Publication number: 20210250417
    Abstract: A method of updating software, performed by respective machines in a linear communication orbit includes, at a local server executed by a respective machine, receiving, via the linear communication orbit, update metadata. At an update module executed by the respective machine, an update module evaluates software version information using the update metadata to determine a set of one or more updates to be applied to one or more software programs. A patch module sends, via the linear communication orbit, requests for one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates, and receives the one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates. The update module then updates the one or more of the software programs by applying the received one or more software update files to the one or more of the software programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Max Freilich, Andrew R. White, Christian L. Hunt, Peter Constantine, Peter Lincroft
  • Patent number: 10873645
    Abstract: A method of updating software, performed by respective machines in a linear communication orbit includes, at a local server executed by a respective machine, receiving, via the linear communication orbit, update metadata. At an update module executed by the respective machine, an update module evaluates software version information using the update metadata to determine a set of one or more updates to be applied to one or more software programs. A patch module sends, via the linear communication orbit, requests for one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates, and receives the one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates. The update module then updates the one or more of the software programs by applying the received one or more software update files to the one or more of the software programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: TANIUM INC.
    Inventors: Max Freilich, Andrew R. White, Christian L. Hunt, Peter Constantine, Peter Lincroft
  • Patent number: 10683476
    Abstract: A bioreactor system for preparing a cardiac organoid chamber and for subsequent testing thereof is described herein and shown in the exemplary drawing figures. The bioreactor system includes a first vessel having a hollow interior and an open top. A first cover is mated with the open top of the first vessel. The first cover has a first opening formed therein. The system further includes a cannula having a lumen that extends from an open first end to an open second end. The cannula is disposed within the first opening of the first cover such that a portion of the cannula lies below the first cover and for insertion into the hollow interior of the first vessel. A porous ring is coupled to the cannula at or proximate the open second end thereof. The system also includes a balloon catheter having an inflatable balloon at a distal end of a catheter shaft. The balloon catheter is adapted to pass through the lumen of the cannula when the balloon is in a deflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Inventors: Kevin David Costa, Timothy James Cashman, Peter Constantine Backeris
  • Publication number: 20200007642
    Abstract: A method of updating software, performed by respective machines in a linear communication orbit includes, at a local server executed by a respective machine, receiving, via the linear communication orbit, update metadata. At an update module executed by the respective machine, an update module evaluates software version information using the update metadata to determine a set of one or more updates to be applied to one or more software programs. A patch module sends, via the linear communication orbit, requests for one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates, and receives the one or more software update files corresponding to the set of one or more updates. The update module then updates the one or more of the software programs by applying the received one or more software update files to the one or more of the software programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Max Freilich, Andrew R. White, Christian L. Hunt, Peter Constantine, Peter Lincroft
  • Publication number: 20170107469
    Abstract: A bioreactor system for preparing a cardiac organoid chamber and for subsequent testing thereof is described herein and shown in the exemplary drawing figures. The bioreactor system includes a first vessel having a hollow interior and an open top. A first cover is mated with the open top of the first vessel. The first cover has a first opening formed therein. The system further includes a cannula having a lumen that extends from an open first end to an open second end. The cannula is disposed within the first opening of the first cover such that a portion of the cannula lies below the first cover and for insertion into the hollow interior of the first vessel. A porous ring is coupled to the cannula at or proximate the open second end thereof. The system also includes a balloon catheter having an inflatable balloon at a distal end of a catheter shaft. The balloon catheter is adapted to pass through the lumen of the cannula when the balloon is in a deflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin David Costa, Timothy James Cashman, Peter Constantine Backeris
  • Patent number: 6260448
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench having the opening in the head formed from the top with the pawl being disposed adjacent to the gear within the opening. A retaining plate is disposed over the gear and pawl in the opening in the head. An aperture is formed in the cover plate aligned with a recess in the top of the pawl. A reversing lever with an offset tang is received in the aperture and engages the recess in the pawl. Alternate embodiments of the engagement of reversing lever with the pawl are disclosed. A quick release for sockets attached to the wrench is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Hand Tool Design Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Chaconas
  • Patent number: 6161454
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench having three interconnected openings formed therein. A ratchet gear is disposed in the first opening which has an access opening to the bottom surface of the wrench. A pawl is pivotally disposed in the second opening. A lever member is pivotally disposed in the third opening. A detent mechanism is carried by the lever member to engage the pawl. A lever arm is connected to the lever member and movement of the lever arm moves the lever member and detent mechanism for forward and reverse ratcheting. A method of assembly of the wrench is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Hand Tool Design Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Chaconas
  • Patent number: 6134991
    Abstract: A pawl for use in a ratchet wrench having a ratchet gear in an opening and the pawl in a communicating pawl opening. A detent ball and spring are in a bore in the wrench communicating with the pawl opening. A relief surface is formed on each side surface of the pawl extending from the front surface of the pawl toward the back surface. The front surface of the pawl has an intermediate surface having opposite ends forming teeth. A tooth is formed on the approximate mid-point of the intermediate portion. The back face of the pawl has two pockets separated by a center ridge. Each pocket has a ramp near the center ridge, each ramp joins a concave portion. A furrow is formed in at least one pocket extending from the bottom surface of the pawl to a point opposite the bore for the detent spring such that the detent ball may be introduced into the furrow and directed into the bore. A spacing hub is formed on the pawl to minimize friction between the pawl and the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Hand Tool Design Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Chaconas
  • Patent number: 5910197
    Abstract: A plurality of circumferentially-spaced driving lugs are formed on the improved square-drive tang of a wrench, such as a ratchet wrench; and these driving lugs cooperate with a corresponding plurality of recesses or pockets formed in the top portion of an improved interchangeable square-drive socket, thereby providing for improved torque transmission which is supplemental to, and not a substitute for, the square drive. The improved wrench is compatible with conventional sockets, and the improved socket is compatible with conventional wrenches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Hand Tool Design Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Chaconas
  • Patent number: 5873290
    Abstract: A hexagonal head wrench having a body, six sides and six corners. A protuberance is formed on each corner. Each protuberance has two oppositely oriented flank members angled at a predetermined angle outwardly and away from each corner. Engagement of the wrench with a fastener occurs on a portion of each respective flank member distal from the corner. Continued application of torque progressively radially engages each flank member with the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Hand Tool Design Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Chaconas
  • Patent number: 5842391
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench having a handle and an integral head. The head has a chamber formed therein with a wall about the chamber. At least one tooth is formed on the wall and projects into the chamber. A cylindrical rotor having a plurality of axial teeth is disposed in the chamber. The chamber is non circular and has a cross-sectional area greater than the cross-sectional area of the rotor wherein the rotor is translatably and eccentrically movable within the chamber. Movement of the handle engages a portion of the teeth on the rotor in locked driving engagement with the wall of the chamber and the at least one tooth on the wall of the chamber. Backswinging the handle disengages the rotor. Three embodiments are disclosed. Methods of use of the three embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Chaconas
  • Patent number: 5782147
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench having at least one gear disposed in an opening in the head of the wrench. An upper pawl and a lower pawl are disposed in a stacked arrangement in a second opening in the head of the wrench. The openings are in communication with one another. A lever is connected to the pawls to simultaneously move both pawls between a forward and a reverse position. The teeth on the pawls work conjointly and alternately engage the teeth on the at least one gear as the wrench is ratcheted thereby producing a reduction in the backswing arc of the wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Hand Tool Design Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Constantine Chaconas, James A. Van Lenten
  • Patent number: 3963996
    Abstract: An oscillation system includes a pair of differentially connected oscillator transistors having a resonant tank circuit connected between collector electrodes and a current source transistor connecting both emitter electrodes to ground. The collectors and base electrodes of the oscillator transistors are cross connected to provide regenerative feedback and matched resistors connect each collector to a source of operating potential. A shunt transistor is connected to the collector of one of the oscillator transistors and a series transistor connected to their common emitters. The currents of the shunt and series transistors are combined in a second current source transistor. Control signals applied to the base of the series transistor vary the oscillator current (and thereby its frequency), and produce opposite current changes in the shunt transistor, thus maintaining the DC component of the oscillator output signal at a constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1976
    Assignee: Zenith Radio Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Skerlos
  • Patent number: 3946148
    Abstract: A color television receiver has a tuner converting the received signal to an intermediate frequency and fine tuning means for varying the converted frequency. An intermediate frequency filter couples the converted signal to a synchronous demodulator which includes a variable frequency reference oscillator in a closed loop control system which tracks the IF frequency thereby providing an extended range of tuning adjustment. A two pole switch is operable to couple the DC component of the closed loop control system error signal to the tuner and the AC component of the error signal to the reference oscillator thereby providing an "exact tuning" operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1976
    Assignee: Zenith Radio Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Constantine Skerlos