Patents by Inventor Richard R. Peterson

Richard R. Peterson 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: 5920190
    Abstract: An electrometer (20) for measuring an unknown DC potential finds particular utility in applications requiring a high input resistance and minimal current drain during measurement. The electrometer (20) employs a circuit containing a sampling diode (D1) and capacitor (C1). Prior to a measurement being taken, the capacitor (C1) is charged to a common-mode voltage and the diode (D1) is reverse biased to a potential approximating the unknown potential of the voltage source (30) to be measured. A switch (S1) is employed to momentarily cause current flow through the capacitor (C1) and to forward bias the diode (D1). The unknown potential is calculated from potentials associated with the sampling diode (D1) and the capacitor (C1). The calculation involves sampling the potential of the capacitor (C1) at precisely determined time delays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Delco Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Richard R. Peterson, Gibson M. Wolfe, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4500146
    Abstract: A shelf assembly for a storage locker having a plurality of upright rails locatable in the corners of the locker. A plurality of generally horizontal shelves are releasably mounted on the rails. Each shelf has first and second shelf members having cooperating guides which allow lateral expansion of the shelves to permit the shelf assembly to be used with different sized lockers. A releasable fastener holds the shelf members in their adjusted positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: Sioux Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard R. Peterson