Patents by Inventor Peter Hansen

Peter Hansen 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).

  • Valve device for a packaging configured to hold a product releasing a gas
    Patent number: 9944447
    Abstract: A valve device for a packaging configured to hold a product releasing a gas. The valve device comprises, in an embodiment, a first inner film provided with a first opening and a second outer film covering the first opening. Between the first inner and the second outer film a first chamber is provided. The first opening provides a gas communication between the first chamber and the interior of the packaging. The first and second films define a channel being in fluid communication with the first chamber. Further, the valve device comprises a second chamber, and the channel connects the first and second chamber. The second chamber comprises a second opening being in fluid communication with the exterior of the packaging. At least one of the first and second chambers comprises a liquid and at least one spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Amcor Flexibles Denmark A/S
    Inventor: Peter Hansen
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180101815
    Abstract: A system for monitoring inventory items, with each inventory item being associated with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The system comprises a check-in station for checking in inventory items. The check-in station comprises a first reader antenna for receiving information from RFID tags of inventory items being checked in, and a first indicator for providing an indication of the inventory items being checked in. The system additionally comprises a check-out station for checking out inventory items. The check-out station comprises a second reader antenna for receiving information from RFID tags of inventory items being checked out, and a second indicator for providing an indication of the inventory items being checked out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: O-Ring Sales & Service, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Allen Johnson, Jonathan Peter Hansen, Adam Lewis O'Hara
  • PLASMONIC NANOPARTICLE IMMUNOASSAY METHOD
    Publication number: 20180067049
    Abstract: A method for detecting a target cell surface molecule and classifying cell types in a fluid sample. The method involves the addition of a reagent to the fluid sample. The reagent includes nanoparticles with optical plasmonic resonances, and at least one fluorescent probe. The nanoparticles are a bio-optical probe for the target cell surface molecule. Each fluorescent probe targets a cell classification marker. The method further involves the acquisition of an image using dark field microscopy and fluorescence microscopy to detect and quantify the presence or absence of any cells in the fluid sample having the target cell surface molecule or having the cell classification marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Conor L. Evans, W. Peter Hansen, Robert A. Hoffman, Petra B. Krauledat, Daniel W. Cramer
  • Integrated digital discriminator for a silicon photomultiplier
    Patent number: 9903756
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided that minimize the effects of dark-current pulses. For example, in one embodiment of the invention, a method is provided where a first pixel is struck (i.e., a primary pixel). Pixels struck within a fixed time frame after the primary pixel is struck are referred to as secondary pixels. After a short fixed time frame has expired, the number of primary and secondary pixels is added. If the count exceeds a threshold, the primary pixel was activated by the first (or early) photon from a true gamma event. If the threshold is not met then it is likely the primary pixel generated a dark pulse that should be ignored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Michael Casey, Stefan B. Siegel
  • Flexible laminate having an integrated pressure-release valve
    Patent number: 9868575
    Abstract: The present invention is related to flexible multilayer laminates having an integrated, one-way pressure-release valve for use in a sealed container for packing gas-producing products. The pressure-release valve is partly disconnected from the rest of the laminate, forming an inflatable outlet tube with at least one large outlet opening and lifting off from the laminate under increased pressure in the pack. The one-way pressure-release valve allows for pressure release at low minimum opening pressure in a reliable and reproducible way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Amcor Flexibles Denmark ApS
    Inventor: Peter Hansen
  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE LOCALIZATION USING PASSIVE IMAGE DATA
    Publication number: 20180005407
    Abstract: A system to use submaps to control operation of a vehicle is disclosed. A storage system may be provided with a vehicle to store a collection of submaps that represent a geographic area where the vehicle may be driven. A programmatic interface may be provided to receive submaps and submap updates independently of other submaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Brett Browning, Peter Hansen, Ethan Eade, David Prasser, David LaRose, Robert Zlot
  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE LOCALIZATION USING SUBMAPS
    Publication number: 20180003511
    Abstract: A system to use submaps to control operation of a vehicle is disclosed. A storage system may be provided with a vehicle to store a collection of submaps that represent a geographic area where the vehicle may be driven. A programmatic interface may be provided to receive submaps and submap updates independently of other submaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Brett Browning, Peter Hansen, Ethan Eade, David Prasser, David LaRose, Robert Zlot
  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE LOCALIZATION USING IMAGE ANALYSIS AND MANIPULATION
    Publication number: 20180005050
    Abstract: A system to use submaps to control operation of a vehicle is disclosed. A storage system may be provided with a vehicle to store a collection of submaps that represent a geographic area where the vehicle may be driven. A programmatic interface may be provided to receive submaps and submap updates independently of other submaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Brett Browning, Peter Hansen, Ethan Eade, David Prasser, David LaRose, Robert Zlot
  • Disabling counterfeit cartridges
    Patent number: 9858441
    Abstract: A method for disabling counterfeit cartridge operation is provided. The method includes detecting a cartridge in a blade enclosure. The method includes checking authentication credentials of the cartridge. The method includes determining the cartridge to be counterfeit. The method includes disabling the cartridge in response to determining the cartridge to be counterfeit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Andrew Brown, Peter Hansen
  • Gas Concentrator with Removable Cartridge Adsorbent Beds
    Publication number: 20170361052
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the sieve beds, adsorbers, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the beds are at least partially exposed to the outside of the system and can be easily released by a simple user-friendly mechanism. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Brenton Taylor, Peter Hansen, Patrick Burgess, Daniel Chin
  • Gas Concentrator with Removable Cartridge Adsorbent Beds
    Publication number: 20170348501
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the sieve beds, adsorbers, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the beds are at least partially exposed to the outside of the system and can be easily released by a simple user-friendly mechanism. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Brenton Taylor, Peter Hansen, John Stump, Patrick Burgess
  • Flexible Laminate having an Integrated Pressure-Release Valve
    Publication number: 20170247159
    Abstract: The present invention is related to flexible multilayer laminates having an integrated, one-way pressure-release valve for use in a sealed container for packing gas-producing products. The pressure-release valve is partly disconnected from the rest of the laminate, forming an inflatable outlet tube with at least one large outlet opening and lifting off from the laminate under increased pressure in the pack. The one-way pressure-release valve allows for pressure release at low minimum opening pressure in a reliable and reproducible way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Peter Hansen
  • Packet routing within server device enclosure
    Patent number: 9690634
    Abstract: An enclosure is associated with a network address. A management processor of a server device within the enclosure and an enclosure processor of a management mechanism within the enclosure share the network address. A networking switch processor of a networking switch within the enclosure is to route the packet to the enclosure processor, or directly to the management processor without the packet passing through the management mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Ronald M. Urwin
  • Bus interface system for interfacing to different buses
    Patent number: 9672127
    Abstract: An example test system includes a bus interface to connect to a bus of a computer system; and test instruments to perform one or more test operations on a UUT, where the test instruments connect to the bus interface to enable communication between the computer system and the test instruments via the bus interface. At least one test instrument includes: ports to which the UUT is connectable, with each of the ports interfacing to a corresponding peripheral bus supported by the at least one test instrument; circuits to connect the bus interface to the peripheral buses, with each circuit being configured to convert between a bus interface protocol run on the bus interface and a peripheral bus protocol run on a peripheral bus; and a switch to identify a target circuit of the circuits, with the switch to direct communications between the computer system and the target circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fluet, Peter Hansen, Pavel Gilenberg
  • Inventory management system and method of use
    Patent number: 9665848
    Abstract: A system for monitoring inventory items, with each inventory item being associated with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The system comprises a check-in station for checking in inventory items. The check-in station comprises a first reader antenna for receiving information from RFID tags of inventory items being checked in, and a first indicator for providing an indication of the inventory items being checked in. The system additionally comprises a check-out station for checking out inventory items. The check-out station comprises a second reader antenna for receiving information from RFID tags of inventory items being checked out, and a second indicator for providing an indication of the inventory items being checked out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: O-Ring Sales & Service, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Allen Johnson, Jonathan Peter Hansen, Adam Lewis O'Hara
  • Integrated digital discriminator for a silicon photomultiplier
    Patent number: 9618389
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided that minimize the effects of dark-current pulses. For example, in one embodiment of the invention, a method is provided where a first pixel is struck (i.e., a primary pixel). Pixels struck within a fixed time frame after the primary pixel is struck are referred to as secondary pixels. After a short fixed time frame has expired, the number of primary and secondary pixels is added. If the count exceeds a threshold, the primary pixel was activated by the first (or early) photon from a true gamma event. If the threshold is not met then it is likely the primary pixel generated a dark pulse that should be ignored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Michael Casey, Stephan Siegel
  • Gas concentrator with removable cartridge adsorbent beds
    Patent number: 9592360
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the sieve beds, adsorbers, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the beds are at least partially exposed to the outside of the system and can be easily released by a simple user-friendly mechanism. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Taylor, Patrick Burgess, Peter Hansen, John Stump
  • BUS INTERFACE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160306724
    Abstract: An example test system includes a bus interface to connect to a bus of a computer system; and test instruments to perform one or more test operations on a UUT, where the test instruments connect to the bus interface to enable communication between the computer system and the test instruments via the bus interface. At least one test instrument includes: ports to which the UUT is connectable, with each of the ports interfacing to a corresponding peripheral bus supported by the at least one test instrument; circuits to connect the bus interface to the peripheral buses, with each circuit being configured to convert between a bus interface protocol run on the bus interface and a peripheral bus protocol run on a peripheral bus; and a switch to identify a target circuit of the circuits, with the switch to direct communications between the computer system and the target circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fluet, Peter Hansen, Pavel Gilenberg
  • Systems and methods of adjusting a rotating gantry system
    Patent number: 9457200
    Abstract: A gantry wheel adjustment system and method to adjust a gantry wheel of a proton treatment system, including an estimation unit to estimate a bearing adjustment value for each of the adjustable bearings based on a stiffness parameter of each adjustable bearing, the stiffness parameter being a function of a force applied at each adjustable bearing and a deflection of the gantry wheel associated with the force applied at each adjustable bearing, the bearing adjustment value corresponding to a nominal position value for each adjustable bearing to compensate for gantry wheel flexing when the gantry wheel is rotated from a first angular position to a second angular position, the adjustable bearings being configured to support the gantry wheel on the bearing surface and maintain the proton beam at the isocenter of the gantry wheel during gantry wheel rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ProNova Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph C. Matteo, Jonathan Huber, Peter Hansen
  • TORQUE STABILIZATION FOR A RIG MAST
    Publication number: 20160222733
    Abstract: A rig mast torque stabilization system has a racking board extending rearward from a middle portion of a vertical mast. Right and left braces are movable from a transport position to an operating position extending laterally outward from the mast. Right and left mast tethers are each connected to the corresponding brace, and to the mast above the brace. Right and left board tethers are each connected to the corresponding brace, and to the racking board. Right and left vehicle tethers are each connected to the corresponding brace, and to a forward location on the vehicle supporting the mast. The mast tethers, board tethers, and vehicle tethers are configured to be in tension when the racking board is in the board operating position, the mast is in the mast operating position, and the braces are in the brace operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Sparta Engineering Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn Peter Hansen