Patents by Inventor Robert Peterson

Robert 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: 11563137
    Abstract: An optical transformer includes a light source and an array of photovoltaic cells optically coupled to the light source, where at least a portion of the photovoltaic cells are connected in series. An optical connector such as a waveguide or an optical fiber may be disposed between an output of the light source and an input of the array of photovoltaic cells. Configured to generate a high voltage output, the optical transformer may be configured to power a device such as an actuator that provides a tunable displacement as a function of voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Maik Andre Scheller, Andrew John Ouderkirk, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Daniele Piazza, Jeremy Thomas Braun, Kenneth Diest, Spencer Allan Wells, Renate Eva Klementine Landig, Liliana Ruiz Diaz, Tanya Malhotra
  • Patent number: 11539161
    Abstract: A convertible force latching system includes two complementary connector bodies. Each connector body has a first mating face under which two series of magnets oriented alternating directions. A moving portion of the latching system allows the connector bodies and the magnets within to alter their alignment by the interaction of a user along a predetermined motion path. In a first arrangement, the series of magnets are aligned with such that the magnets of one connector body are attracted to the magnets of the other connector body. When the user actuation shifts the moving portion, the second arrangement positions the series of magnets such that they are aligned such that the magnets of one connector body are repelled to the magnets of the other connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jia Yong Li, Brian Robert Peterson
  • Patent number: 11540033
    Abstract: A transducer is described that includes a substrate configured to be deposited on a solid object, and a transparent medium coupled to the substrate and configured to oscillate at a pre-selected frequency upon receipt of an electrical excitation or a mechanical excitation and to provide a first acoustic wave. The transducer also includes an actuator configured to receive an electrical power, and to provide the electrical excitation or the mechanical excitation to the transparent medium, wherein at least a portion of the solid object is viewable through the transparent medium, and the first acoustic wave is at least partially transmitted through an interface of the transparent medium. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to cause the system to perform a method to use the transducer for generating acoustic waves in a transparent medium are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Maik Andre Scheller, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Morteza Khaleghimeybodi
  • Publication number: 20220375910
    Abstract: A method of forming a high voltage optical transformer includes forming a via through a transparent carrier wafer, forming a conductive layer within the via, bonding a solid state lighting (SSL) package to a first side of the carrier wafer, and bonding a photovoltaic (PV) wafer to a second side of the carrier wafer opposite to the first side. The photovoltaic wafer may include an active area and a conductive area located outside of the active area that is in electrical contact with the conductive layer. The method further includes forming both an SSL contact with the solid state lighting package and a PV contact with the conductive layer on the same side of the carrier wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Yuan Ting Liao, Maik Andre Scheller, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Ehsan Vadiee, John Goward, Anurag Tyagi, Andrew John Ouderkirk
  • Publication number: 20220350100
    Abstract: A device includes a light source to emit light and a light detector to receive the light emitted by the light source. The device may include a high voltage optical transformer and may be configured such that the light detector is laterally spaced away from the light source. In some architectures, the light source and the light detector may be arranged in a common plane. A photonic integrated circuit may be used to couple light emitted from the light source to the light detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Robert Peterson, John Goward, Maik Andre Scheller, Andrew John Ouderkirk, Christopher Yuan Ting Liao, Giuseppe Calafiore, Alexander Koshelev
  • Publication number: 20220353592
    Abstract: A transducer is described that includes a substrate configured to be deposited on a solid object, and a transparent medium coupled to the substrate and configured to oscillate at a pre-selected frequency upon receipt of an electrical excitation or a mechanical excitation and to provide a first acoustic wave. The transducer also includes an actuator configured to receive an electrical power, and to provide the electrical excitation or the mechanical excitation to the transparent medium, wherein at least a portion of the solid object is viewable through the transparent medium, and the first acoustic wave is at least partially transmitted through an interface of the transparent medium. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to cause the system to perform a method to use the transducer for generating acoustic waves in a transparent medium are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Maik Andre Scheller, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Morteza Khaleghimeybodi
  • Patent number: 11467669
    Abstract: Disclosed devices may include a membrane, a first electrode supported by the membrane, a second electrode, a capacitance sensor configured to determine a capacitance measurement between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a controller configured to control an electrical potential applied between the electrode and the second electrode. The controller may be configured to modify the electrical potential based on the capacitance measurement. Example devices may include one or more flexible membranes that may, at least in part, define an enclosure that is at least partially filled with a dielectric fluid. Examples also include associated methods and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tianshu Liu, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Kenneth Alexander Diest, Renate Eva Klementine Landig, Daniele Piazza, Yigit Menguc, Harsha Prahlad
  • Publication number: 20220319694
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to network enabled devices and systems that allow a user to monitor various aspects of their physiological status through a cloud-based healthcare system that includes one or more sensor devices, a data and communications hub (e.g., embedded device), and a communication network based on remote server. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure comprise devices, systems, and methods that provide users with the ability to accurately assess their physiological function (e.g., pulmonary function) using a handheld sensor device (e.g., a spirometer) that is in communication with a data and communications hub configured for transmitting data to and receiving data from a cloud-based network on a remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: John Robert Peterson, Norman Thomas
  • Patent number: 11442848
    Abstract: Automated patch compatibility testing systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed. The automated compatibility testing systems, methods, and computer program products disclosed herein enable an entity to check the functionality of applications following patches applied to an original image so that the enterprise can determine how its target computing systems will react to such patches before those patches are actually installed/deployed to the target computing systems. The automated compatibility testing systems, methods, and computer program products disclosed herein helps enterprises ensure that patches do not adversely impact the target computing systems and the operations thereof, and enable the enterprise to operate with minimal disruptions, stay current with patches, and take proactive and informed business decisions in managing the enterprise's computer infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Appceler8, LLC
    Inventors: Quinton Crenshaw, Mark Assante, Robert Peterson
  • Patent number: 11431236
    Abstract: An optical transformer includes a plurality of light emitters, a plurality of photovoltaic cells positioned to receive light from at least a first subset of the plurality of light emitters, the plurality of photovoltaic cells including at least a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, and one or more optically triggered switches positioned to receive light from at least a second subset of the plurality of light emitters, the one or more optically triggered switches including at least a first optically triggered switch electrically coupled to the first photovoltaic cell and the second photovoltaic cell. A method of operating the optical transformer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Maik Andre Scheller, Christopher Yuan Ting Liao, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Andrew John Ouderkirk
  • Publication number: 20220261025
    Abstract: A configuration circuit may be used with a power converter. The configuration circuit dynamically reconfigures one or more connections of output stages of a power converter to vary the output. A capacitive load may receive the output of the power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Robert Peterson, Andrew John Ouderkirk, Maik Andre Scheller, Christopher Yuan-Ting Liao
  • Patent number: 11347252
    Abstract: A power converter includes an input circuit, an output circuit, and a configuration circuit. The input circuit is configured to receive an input voltage or current. The output circuit is electrically isolated from the input circuit and is configured to generate a combined output voltage or a combined output current in response to the input circuit. The output circuit includes a plurality of output stages that are each configured to generate a respective partial output voltage or current. The configuration circuit is coupled to the plurality of output stages to dynamically reconfigure a connection among the plurality of output stages to combine the respective partial output voltages or currents to adjust the combined output voltage, the combined output current, or a combined output impedance of the power converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Robert Peterson, Andrew John Ouderkirk, Maik Andre Scheller, Christopher Yuan-Ting Liao
  • Publication number: 20220113800
    Abstract: Disclosed devices may include a membrane, a first electrode supported by the membrane, a second electrode, a capacitance sensor configured to determine a capacitance measurement between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a controller configured to control an electrical potential applied between the electrode and the second electrode. The controller may be configured to modify the electrical potential based on the capacitance measurement. Example devices may include one or more flexible membranes that may, at least in part, define an enclosure that is at least partially filled with a dielectric fluid. Examples also include associated methods and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Tianshu Liu, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Kenneth Alexander Diest, Renate Eva Klementine Landig, Daniele Piazza, Yigit Menguc, Harsha Prahlad
  • Publication number: 20220103063
    Abstract: A high voltage-driven system includes a high voltage optical transformer and a high voltage driven device, where the high voltage optical transformer is located in close proximity to the high voltage driven device. A high voltage connection between the high voltage optical transformer and the high voltage driven device may be shorter than a low voltage connection between the high voltage optical transformer and a low voltage power source used to control the transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Renate Eva Klementine Landig, Jonathan Robert Peterson, Maik Andre Scheller, Christopher Yuan Ting Liao, Andrew John Ouderkirk, Daniele Piazza, Yigit Menguc, Tianshu Liu
  • Publication number: 20220057614
    Abstract: An optical transformer includes a plurality of light emitters, a plurality of photovoltaic cells positioned to receive light from at least a first subset of the plurality of light emitters, the plurality of photovoltaic cells including at least a first photovoltaic cell and a second photovoltaic cell, and one or more optically triggered switches positioned to receive light from at least a second subset of the plurality of light emitters, the one or more optically triggered switches including at least a first optically triggered switch electrically coupled to the first photovoltaic cell and the second photovoltaic cell. A method of operating the optical transformer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Maik Andre SCHELLER, Christopher Yuan Ting LIAO, Jonathan Robert PETERSON, Andrew John OUDERKIRK
  • Publication number: 20220000362
    Abstract: An eye-tracking device includes an optical device that includes a light source with an optical cavity and a light sensor. The light source is positioned to output coherent light toward an eye of a user and receive at least a portion of the coherent light back from the eye of the user as feedback light. The feedback light enters the optical cavity and causes modulation of an intensity of the coherent light. The light sensor is optically coupled with the light source for detecting the modulated intensity of the coherent light and generating one or more signals based on the detected intensity of the coherent light. The eye-tracking device also includes one or more processors that are coupled to the optical device for determining, from the one or more signals, movement information of the eye. A method of detecting movement of an eye using the eye-tracking device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Maik Andre SCHELLER, Jonathan Robert PETERSON, Joseph S. CORRY, Liliana Ruiz DIAZ, Andrew John OUDERKIRK
  • Patent number: 11111130
    Abstract: A fuel storage and supply arrangement serves as a source of fuel to be dispensed via at least one fuel dispenser in a fuel dispensing environment. The arrangement comprises a storage tank for containing a quantity of the fuel, fuel piping configured to convey fuel from the fuel storage tank to a fuel dispenser, and a fuel conditioning and filtration assembly having an inlet in fluid communication with the fuel piping and an outlet in fluid communication with the fuel storage tank to return the fuel. A fuel conditioning and filtration element is interposed between the inlet and the outlet, the fuel conditioning and filtration element being configured to remove water from the fuel passing through the filter element. A flow valve allows and prevents flow of fuel through the filter element. Processing circuitry is operative to control the flow valve based on predetermined criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Veeder-Root Company
    Inventors: James T. Bevins, Thomas Scott Menke, Diane Marie Sinosky, Kent Deloy Reid, Nicholas Robert Peterson, Kyle Stephen Gibson
  • Publication number: 20210173947
    Abstract: A convertible force latching system includes two complementary connector bodies. Each connector body has a first mating face under which two series of magnets oriented alternating directions. A moving portion of the latching system allows the connector bodies and the magnets within to alter their alignment by the interaction of a user along a predetermined motion path. In a first arrangement, the series of magnets are aligned with such that the magnets of one connector body are attracted to the magnets of the other connector body. When the user actuation shifts the moving portion, the second arrangement positions the series of magnets such that they are aligned such that the magnets of one connector body are repelled to the magnets of the other connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Jia Yong Li, Brian Robert Peterson
  • Patent number: D936294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Peterson-Fikes
  • Patent number: D952747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Peterson-Fikes