Patents by Inventor Ron Peters

Ron Peters 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).

  • Publication number: 20130168527
    Abstract: The invention described here is an improved retail display. The display includes an anchored mount (“anchor”) attached to a base portion of a display stand or countertop surface. The display includes a clamshell holder that provides a security puck. The security puck is connected to an under-side surface of an electronic product offered for sale to the public. A coiled power cord interconnects the anchor and the puck and thus tethers the product to the display as it is lifted from and returned to the clamshell holder during the course of a consumer's examination of the product. The coiled power cord has a continuous spring steel coil embedded therein, which makes it difficult to cut the power cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Donald Niderost, Ron Peters, Eric Pitt
  • Publication number: 20130161054
    Abstract: A power/security cord for use in a retail display includes the combination of at least one spring steel strand and at least one conductor coiled into the shape of a “curly-Q” cord. The steel strand provides a physical barrier against cutting the cord. The conductor provides wiring for power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thaine Allison, Donald Niderost, Ron Peters
  • Publication number: 20130026322
    Abstract: The invention is a rotational mount for use in displaying hand-held consumer electronics in a retail environment. The rotational mount allows the hand-held to freely pivot in rotation on the display. The mount may automatically return to an initial orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Donald Niderost, Christopher Alexander, Ron Peters
  • Patent number: 7626379
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Patent number: 7436170
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20080048693
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Ron Peters, Leonard Hayden, Jeffrey Hawkins, R. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20070247180
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Ron Peters, Leonad Hayden, Jeffrey Hawkins, R. Dougherty
  • Patent number: 7250752
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Patent number: 7190181
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20060267610
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Ron Peters, Leonard Hayden, Jeffrey Hawkins, R. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20050062489
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Ron Peters, Leonard Hayden, Jeffrey Hawkins, R. Dougherty
  • Patent number: 6842024
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20040027144
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Patent number: 6639415
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Patent number: 6598556
    Abstract: The present invention is an aerodynamic wind riding antenna ornament comprising a main body adapted to be rotatably and slidably attached to an antenna mast. The main body has an aerodynamic lifting surface to harness airflow from the movement of a vehicle to move the ornament up and down the antenna mast. The main body also has an aperture of sufficient size to allow for the device to freely slide up and down an antenna mast. Retaining means is removably coupled to the aerodynamic lifting surface near the aperture to prevent the aerodynamic wind riding antenna ornament from sliding off the top of the antenna. The retaining means can comprise a snap-on clip, spring-like clip, or a portion of an ornamental figure removably coupled to the main body. Optional stopper clamps can be removably coupled to the antenna to restrict where the device travels on the antenna. The device can have optically perceived indicia to increase the appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Jim McCafferty Productions, Inc.
    Inventor: Ron Peters
  • Publication number: 20030038622
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Patent number: 6489789
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20020050831
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Patent number: 6362636
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20020027442
    Abstract: A probe station for probing a test device has a chuck element for supporting the test device. An electrically conductive outer shield enclosure at least partially encloses such chuck element to provide EMI shielding therefor. An electrically conductive inner shield enclosure is interposed between and insulated from the outer shield enclosure and the chuck element, and at least partially encloses the chuck element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Ron A. Peters, Leonard A. Hayden, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, R. Mark Dougherty