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).

  • Single and multiple cell battery with built-in controller
    Patent number: 9397370
    Abstract: Single and multiple cell batteries are provided with built-in controllers that monitor the cell or cells and provide a safety disconnect when certain monitored conditions are detected by the controller. Preferred single and multiple cell batteries have their cell or cells within a container having a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The built-in controller monitors the cell or cells for each of the following conditions: over temperature, short-circuit, overcharge, and over-discharge and the controller provides a safety disconnect when one of the monitored conditions exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Dragan Danilo Nebrigic, Milan Marcel Jevtitch, Vladimir Gartstein, William Thomas Mllam, James Vig Sherrill, Nicholas Busko, Peter Hansen
  • A VALVE DEVICE FOR A PACKAGING CONFIGURED TO HOLD A PRODUCT RELEASING A GAS
    Publication number: 20160185501
    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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: AMCOR FLEXIBLES DENMARK A/S
    Inventor: Peter Hansen
  • Personal use oxygen concentrator with integrated fire safety
    Patent number: 9283346
    Abstract: A personal use oxygen concentrator, including; a controllable user interface including at least one of visual and audio indicators, a power supply, a housing, a controllable product gas output device, a blower, a compressor, a selective adsorption system comprising adsorption beds and gas flow control valves comprising at least one of a PSA, VPSA, or VSA oxygen producing system, a programmable controller configured to control at least one of the blower, compressor, output device, user interface, and selective adsorption system, and an integrated smoke detection system and smoke detector controller, mounted within the housing, configured to be controlled by and provide data to the programmable controller, and the programmable controller may perform predetermined control actions when smoke is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, Daniel Wayne Chin, Michael Pollack, Cristian Goebner
  • Disabling Counterfeit Cartridges
    Publication number: 20160070930
    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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Brown, Peter Hansen
  • ZONEABLE POWER REGULATION
    Publication number: 20160073543
    Abstract: A system and method for zoneable power regulation are provided herein. A system for zoneable power regulation may include a power supply, a blade system, and a controller. One or more blade servers consumes power from the power supply. The controller groups each of the one or more blade servers into one or more zones, and power is consumed by each zone according to a power capping strategy, the power capping strategy including power regulation using a device and by asserting a duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Andrew VanNess, Scott T Christensen, Peter Hansen, Victoria Jeanine Doehring
  • COMPUTING PLATFORM POWER CONSUMPTION LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20160062449
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to power consumption level adjustment of a computing device. For example, an implementation includes a computing cell and a power subsystem housed in a chassis. A power manager of the power subsystem is to assert an emergency brake signal to a power controller to the computing cell in response to a detection of a power output reduction, to transmit power consumption information to the power controller, and to assert a power restore signal to the power controller. The power controller is to transition a power consumption level of the computing cell from a first level to a second level based on the emergency brake signal, to transition the power consumption level from the second level to a third level based on the power consumption information, and to transition the power consumption level from the third level to the first level based on the power restore signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Julie Victoria Tan, Sivathevan Maheswaran
  • Integrated Digital Discriminator For a Silicon Photomultiplier
    Publication number: 20160061659
    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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Michael Casey, Stefan B. Siegel
  • Integrated Digital Discriminator For a Silicon Photomultiplier
    Publication number: 20160061968
    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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Michael Casey, Stefan B. Siegel
  • SHARING FIRMWARE AMONG AGENTS IN A COMPUTING NODE
    Publication number: 20160048184
    Abstract: Sharing firmware among a plurality of agents including a plurality of central processing units (CPUs) on a node is described. In an example, a computing node includes: a bus; a non-volatile memory, coupled to the bus, to store firmware for the plurality of agents; a power sequencer to implement a power-up sequence for the plurality of CPUs; a plurality of power control state machines respectively controlling states of the plurality of CPUs based on output of the power sequencer; and a bus controller to selectively couple the plurality of agents to the non-volatile memory based on state of the plurality of power control state machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: Hewlett-Pacakard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Barry S Basile, Andrew Brown, Jared K Francom, Michael Stearns, Chanh V Hua, Darren J Cepulis, Peter Hansen
  • MICROCONTROLLER AT A CARTRIDGE OF A CHASSIS
    Publication number: 20160036650
    Abstract: A method for monitoring computing resources of a cartridge is described herein. The method may include receiving, via the microcontroller, data associated with the computing components of the cartridge. The method may include providing, via the microcontroller, the data based on the monitoring to a management controller that is remote from the cartridge. The method may include analyzing, via the management controller, the data received. The method may include communicating, via the management controller, operational signals based on the analysis to the microcontroller in response to data received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Brown, Peter Hansen, Leopoldo Alaniz, Chanh V Hua
  • PERSONAL USE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR WITH INTEGRATED FIRE SAFETY
    Publication number: 20160022950
    Abstract: A personal use oxygen concentrator, including; a controllable user interface including at least one of visual and audio indicators, a power supply, a housing, a controllable product gas output device, a blower, a compressor, a selective adsorption system comprising adsorption beds and gas flow control valves comprising at least one of a PSA, VPSA, or VSA oxygen producing system, a programmable controller configured to control at least one of the blower, compressor, output device, user interface, and selective adsorption system, and an integrated smoke detection system and smoke detector controller, mounted within the housing, configured to be controlled by and provide data to the programmable controller, and the programmable controller may perform predetermined control actions when smoke is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, Daniel Wayne Chin, Michael Pollack, Cristian Goebner
  • Adsorber replacement notification for a portable gas concentrator
    Patent number: 9220864
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the usable life of the sieve beds, adsorbers, is monitored and communicated to the user or service provider through a user interface or a transmitted signal. The concentrator is designed so that the beds are easily replaced by the user or a field technician. Preferably PSA cycle operating parameters appropriate to the replaced beds can be easily reset if needed by the user or service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Taylor, Peter Hansen
  • Integrated digital discriminator for a silicon photomultiplier
    Patent number: 9217795
    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: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hansen, Michael E. Casey, Stefan B. Siegel
  • UNIFIED CONTROL OF AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND A FACILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150355630
    Abstract: A control apparatus is provided. The control apparatus includes an electronic engine, a facility engine, and a control engine. The electronic engine to communicate with an electronic control system. The facility engine to communicate with a facility control system. The control engine to provide an interface between the electronic engine and the facility engine to unify control of the electronic control system and the facility control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Tahir Cader, Nilashis Dey, Royal H King, John P Franz, Michael L Sabotta, Gardson Githu, Douglas Kent Garday, Peter Hansen, Sammy Lee Zimmerman, Sr.
  • CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF SOX IN EXHAUST GASES
    Publication number: 20150292379
    Abstract: A cleaning system for reducing SOx and particulate matter in exhaust gases from a marine combustion engine, burner or boiler. The cleaning system comprises first and second scrubber process loops having first and second scrubbers, respectively, and first and second water circulation tanks, respectively. Water from the first tank is evaporated to water vapor inside the first scrubber by contact with the exhaust gases, whereby the water vapor and the exhaust gases form humid exhaust gases. The humid exhaust gases are transferred to the second scrubber, wherein water from the second tank condenstaes the water vapor in the humid exhaust gases. A reflux of water from the second scrubber process loop to the first scrubber process loop is provided. At least 60% and more preferred at least 90% of a total amount of alkaline agent supplied to the cleaning system is supplied to the second scrubber process loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventors: Soren Molgaard, Jens Peter Hansen
  • Silicon Photomultiplier Based TOF-PET Detector
    Publication number: 20150285922
    Abstract: A scintillation block detector employs an array of optically air coupled scintillation pixels, the array being wrapped in reflector material and optically coupled to an array of silicon photomultiplier light sensors with common-cathode signal timing pickoff and individual anode signal position and energy determination. The design features afford an optimized combination of photopeak energy event sensitivity and timing, while reducing electronic circuit complexity and power requirements, and easing necessary fabrication methods. Four of these small blocks, or “miniblocks,” can be combined as optically and electrically separated quadrants of a larger single detector in order to recover detection efficiency that would otherwise be lost due to scattering between them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Mintzer, James Christopher Arnott, Mehmet Aykac, Johannes Breuer, Sanghee Cho, Peter Hansen, Maciej P. Kapusta, James L. Corbeil, Nan Zhang
  • BULKHEAD ARRANGEMENT FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE
    Publication number: 20150267680
    Abstract: A bulkhead assembly for a wind turbine blade is described, wherein a pressure relief conduit is provided at the bulkhead to allow for pressure to equalise across the bulkhead. This helps to prevent faults or cracks in the bulkhead assembly due to differences in pressure on either side of the bulkhead. Furthermore, liquid traps and/or filter media can be accommodated in the conduit to prevent the passage of liquids or other matter across the bulkhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Aanchal Saini, Utsa Majumder, Christian Munk Christensen, Christian Roed Lysemose, Peter Hansen, Finn Kjaer Nielsen
  • Gas Concentrator with Removable Cartridge Adsorbent Beds
    Publication number: 20150182720
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the adsorbent beds, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the power supply and adsorbent bed mount is one module and the compressor and air filter are part of another module configured to provide a unitary cooling and air supply system. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, John Russell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess, Daniel Wayne Chin
  • Scrubber system and method
    Patent number: 9040005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for removal of SO2 from exhaust gas from a marine engine or a marine boiler of a ship. The exhaust gas from said marine engine or marine boiler is cooled and washed with seawater in a first scrubber section, and subsequently, in a second scrubber section, washed with circulating freshwater with an addition of an alkaline chemical. The circulating freshwater used for washing is warmer than the seawater used for cooling in the first scrubber section. The warmer freshwater is indirectly heat exchanged with cold seawater. The exhaust gas washed in the first scrubber section is passed via a demister unit before it is washed with circulating freshwater in the second scrubber section. The invention further relates to a corresponding scrubber system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventor: Jens Peter Hansen
  • Portable oxygen concentrator
    Patent number: D749220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Taylor, Peter Hansen, John Stump, Patrick Burgess