Patents by Inventor Randall Petersen

Randall Petersen 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: 12221210
    Abstract: Wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles are disclosed herein. Hovercraft takeoff and landing modes are disclosed herein. Uses of WIG vehicles, including for maritime monitoring, are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: LeVanta Tech Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly A. Echols, Randall Petersen
  • Publication number: 20240278904
    Abstract: Airfoils and vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed herein. The airfoils include an upper surface and a lower surface. Each airfoil is configured for operative connection to an airframe via the upper surface of the airfoil. Each airfoil includes a channel extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the airfoil. Each channel is configured for fluidic communication with one or more blowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Kelly Echols, Randall Petersen, Aaron Bjelka, Dawson Wangsgard, Dylan Lund, Aaron Fowlks
  • Publication number: 20230127417
    Abstract: Wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles are disclosed herein. Hovercraft takeoff and landing modes are disclosed herein. Uses of WIG vehicles, including for maritime monitoring, are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: LeVanta Tech LLC
    Inventors: Kelly A. Echols, Randall Petersen
  • Publication number: 20220301070
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically screening applicants for disability insurance in real-time, and if the results are favorable, automatically communicating acceptances and issuing policies via wireless communication. An applicant's BMI is calculated, and the applicant is rejected if the BMI is too high or low. The applicant's prescription drug history is obtained, and the applicant is rejected if the history shows use of a drug associated with a serious medical condition. The acceptance or rejection and a premium for the insurance product may be set based upon the real-time screening results and communicated to the applicant. Additionally, an occupation class assigned to the applicant may be confirmed, a motor vehicle report for the applicant may be obtained, and an insurance information report for the applicant may be obtained. If the applicant is rejected, they may be allowed to apply for the insurance product using an alternate non-real-time process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: David A. Theile, John David Diffor, David Scott Etheridge, Eloy Garcia, Jeffrey M. Prall, Jeffrey A. Newman, Robert Benjamin, Randall Petersen
  • Patent number: 11379923
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically screening applicants for disability insurance in real-time, and if the results are favorable, automatically communicating acceptances and issuing policies via wireless communication. An applicant's BMI is calculated, and the applicant is rejected if the BMI is too high or low. The applicant's prescription drug history is obtained, and the applicant is rejected if the history shows use of a drug associated with a serious medical condition. The acceptance or rejection and a premium for the insurance product may be set based upon the real-time screening results and communicated to the applicant. Additionally, an occupation class assigned to the applicant may be confirmed, a motor vehicle report for the applicant may be obtained, and an insurance information report for the applicant may be obtained. If the applicant is rejected, they may be allowed to apply for the insurance product using an alternate non-real-time process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: David A. Theile, John David Diffor, David Scott Etheridge, Eloy Garcia, Jeffrey M. Prall, Jeffrey A. Newman, Robert Benjamin, Randall Petersen
  • Patent number: 5556658
    Abstract: A container system for the shipping and storing of product such as bananas, comprising: (a) a substantially rigid outer container having at least one ventilation opening; (b) a closable inner container positioned within the outer container receiving the product, the inner container having a bottom portion and a top portion; and (c) means attached to the top portion of the inner container for opening the inner container so as to provide increased ventilation to the product. The inner container preferably comprises a flexible bag having a sealed bottom as its bottom portion, an open top adjacent the top portion, and a perforation extending about at least a portion of the bag, so that the opening means opens the bag by severing the bag at the perforation. The opening means may comprise a cord attached to the top portion of the bag. A method of packing, shipping and storing product utilizing this container is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Chiquita Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustavo Raudalus, Raul Fernandez, Franklin Sanabria, Rodrigo Barsallo, Salomon Chong, Elmer Howell, Francisco Rodriguez, Randall Petersen, Daniel Mullock