Patents by Inventor Peter Dillon

Peter Dillon 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: 12011191
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon
  • Patent number: 11122729
    Abstract: A seeding implement has an implement frame with a lateral frame member. Spoked wheels rotate about a wheel axis that is fixed with respect to the implement frame. Shanks are mounted to the lateral frame member such that each shank is movable with respect to the frame. Each spoked wheel rotates about the wheel axis in a plane that is vertical, aligned with, and forward of, a front face of a corresponding shank, and ends of spokes pass adjacent to a front face of the shank. A spoke clearance distance between the ends of the spokes and the front face of the corresponding shank remains within a trash clearing range as the shank moves with respect to the implement frame from a first operating position to a second operating position that is below the first operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Peter Dillon
  • Publication number: 20210128193
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon
  • Patent number: 10918413
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon
  • Patent number: 10653405
    Abstract: The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rena Kass, Kristine Widders, Barry M. Fell, Randy Haluck, Peter Dillon
  • Publication number: 20190373802
    Abstract: A seeding implement has an implement frame with a lateral frame member. Spoked wheels rotate about a wheel axis that is fixed with respect to the implement frame. Shanks are mounted to the lateral frame member such that each shank is movable with respect to the frame. Each spoked wheel rotates about the wheel axis in a plane that is vertical, aligned with, and forward of, a front face of a corresponding shank, and ends of spokes pass adjacent to a front face of the shank. A spoke clearance distance between the ends of the spokes and the front face of the corresponding shank remains within a trash clearing range as the shank moves with respect to the implement frame from a first operating position to a second operating position that is below the first operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventor: Peter Dillon
  • Publication number: 20180235592
    Abstract: The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Rena Kass, Kristine Widders, Barry M. Fell, Randy Haluck, Peter Dillon
  • Publication number: 20180168682
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon
  • Patent number: 9886436
    Abstract: A device may obtain a set of documents, including at least two documents of different document types, for conversion to a uniform and an editable or a searchable format. The set of documents may include at least two documents of a different document type. The device may determine conversion information, associated with converting the set of documents, that includes an editable or a searchable document type to which the set of documents is to be converted. The device may determine zone information, associated with converting the set of documents, that includes information that identifies a portion of the set of documents that is to be converted. The device may generate a set of converted documents based on the conversion information and the zone information. Each document, of the set of converted documents, may be of the document type. The device may provide the set of converted documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Prakash Ghatage, Peter Dillon, Anil Mistry, Ramesh Jonnavithula, Naveen Kumar Thangaraj
  • Patent number: 9872536
    Abstract: A shoe sole having improved cushioning characteristics is disclosed. The sole includes a midsole having a top layer of material and a bottom layer of material. In one embodiment, the top layer of material may be harder than the bottom layer of material. A pattern of lugs defining a wave may be formed on the bottom layer of material. The wave may generally be in the shape of sine wave so as to provide improved cushioning characteristics for the sole. An outsole may also be formed on the bottom layer of material and an upper may be connected to the top layer of material, such that a shoe is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: TBL Licensing LLC
    Inventors: John Healy, Peter Dillon, Christopher Adam
  • Patent number: 9512894
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for vibration suppression using a granular particle chain. The granular particle chain is statically compressed and the end particles of the chain are attached to a payload and vibration source. The properties of the granular particles along with the amount of static compression are chosen to provide desired filtering of vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Nicholas Boechler, Robert Peter Dillon, Chiara Daraio, Gregory L. Davis, Andrew A. Shapiro, John Paul C. Borgonia, Daniel Louis Kahn
  • Publication number: 20160132495
    Abstract: A device may obtain a set of documents, including at least two documents of different document types, for conversion to a uniform and an editable or a searchable format. The set of documents may include at least two documents of a different document type. The device may determine conversion information, associated with converting the set of documents, that includes an editable or a searchable document type to which the set of documents is to be converted. The device may determine zone information, associated with converting the set of documents, that includes information that identifies a portion of the set of documents that is to be converted. The device may generate a set of converted documents based on the conversion information and the zone information. Each document, of the set of converted documents, may be of the document type. The device may provide the set of converted documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Prakash GHATAGE, Peter DILLON, Anil MISTRY, Ramesh JONNAVITHULA, Naveen Kumar THANGARAJ
  • Publication number: 20150150335
    Abstract: A footwear system is disclosed for protecting a user's foot from water or other liquid substances. In one embodiment, the footwear comprises a shoe having an upper, a seamless sock-shaped bootie, an inner lining, and a sole engaged to the upper. The seamless bootie may be composed of waterproof material and include at least one ribbed portion adapted to expand to allow the bootie to conform to the size of the inner lining. The bootie may be arranged between the upper and inner lining. Methods of manufacturing the aforementioned footwear system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: John Healy, Peter Dillon, Michael P. Kirk
  • Publication number: 20150096200
    Abstract: A shoe sole having improved cushioning characteristics is disclosed. The sole includes a midsole having a top layer of material and a bottom layer of material. In one embodiment, the top layer of material may be harder than the bottom layer of material. A pattern of lugs defining a wave may be formed on the bottom layer of material. The wave may generally be in the shape of sine wave so as to provide improved cushioning characteristics for the sole. An outsole may also be formed on the bottom layer of material and an upper may be connected to the top layer of material, such that a shoe is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: John Healy, Peter Dillon, Christopher Adam
  • Patent number: 8931187
    Abstract: A shoe sole having improved cushioning characteristics is disclosed. The sole includes a midsole having a top layer of material and a bottom layer of material. In one embodiment, the top layer of material may be harder than the bottom layer of material. A pattern of lugs defining a wave may be formed on the bottom layer of material. The wave may generally be in the shape of sine wave so as to provide improved cushioning characteristics for the sole. An outsole may also be formed on the bottom layer of material and an upper may be connected to the top layer of material, such that a shoe is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: TBL Licensing LLC
    Inventors: John Healy, Peter Dillon, Christopher Adam
  • Publication number: 20140097562
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for vibration suppression using a granular particle chain. The granular particle chain is statically compressed and the end particles of the chain are attached to a payload and vibration source. The properties of the granular particles along with the amount of static compression are chosen to provide desired filtering of vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas BOECHLER, Robert Peter DILLON, Chiara DARAIO, Gregory L. DAVIS, Andrew A. SHAPIRO, John Paul C. BORGONIA, Daniel Louis KAHN
  • Patent number: 8539697
    Abstract: A suspension heel is provided for use with footwear, such as high heeled shoes, to provide cushioning to the wearer. The suspension heel includes a heel shaft connected to the shoe sole and a compliant heel plug attached to the heel shaft. The shaft includes a cavity or other receptacle for receiving the compliant heel plug. The suspension heel provides cushioning as well as stability for the wearer of the footwear, while maintaining aesthetic style. A relief detail formed by the compliant heel plug and the shaft provides compliance by compressing when a force is applied. For instance, as a person walks in the shoe, ground contact applies a force to the suspension heel. The relief detail deforms or compresses in response to the force, attenuating it and providing cushioning to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: TBL Licensing LLC
    Inventors: John Healy, Peter Dillon, Christopher Adam
  • Patent number: 8408324
    Abstract: A residue clearing apparatus for a shank of an agricultural implement includes a spoked wheel adapted for attachment to the implement such that the spoked wheel rotates about a wheel axis oriented substantially horizontal and perpendicular to an operating travel direction of the implement and forward of the shank. A drive is operative to rotate the spoked wheel. The spoked wheel is oriented such that ends of spokes of the spoked wheel pass above the ground forward of the shank, and such that the ends of the spokes of the spoked wheel pass adjacent to a front face of the shank. The spokes may be resiliently or pivotally mounted to the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Dillon
  • Patent number: D744733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: TBL Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Adam, Peter Dillon, Michael P. Kirk
  • Patent number: D785305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: TBL Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Adam, Peter Dillon, Michael P. Kirk