Patents by Inventor Terry Anderson
Terry Anderson 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).
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Publication number: 20240099352Abstract: A method of peeling tubers includes providing a peeler device defining a cavity surrounded by a peeling mechanism, inputting tubers to be peeled into the cavity, directing electromagnetic radiation from an illumination device into the cavity,-detecting electromagnetic radiation reflected into lens of a camera from tubers located in the cavity during a peeling operation by the peeling mechanism, and operating the peeler device based on the reflected electromagnetic radiation detected by the camera. Also disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Greg Hilliard, Mick Anderson, Fred Bourg, Terry Connell
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Publication number: 20240003144Abstract: A slot bit for a carpentry system has a first cutting larger head on an end of a shaft of the slot bit to cut a circular portion of a magnifying glass shaped slot via teeth in a face and a circumference thereof and a second annularly adjacent cutting smaller head to cut a handle portion of the magnifying glass shaped slot via circumferential teeth thereof. The disclosed TR'IT Trim Reusable Installation Slot Bit and system simplifies trimming forgoing the need to tape before painting while significantly reducing water intrusion points often associated with the process. The disclosure is uniquely designed to prevent trim replacement during removal/renovations and offers an alternative version ideal for performing external trim tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventor: Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20230241962Abstract: A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a wheel drive having a housing defining an internal volume, an annular rim ring circumferentially disposed about, extending radially through, and rotatable with respect to the housing, a hollow support cylinder extending along a rotational axis of the wheel assembly, and a motor disposed within the internal volume, the motor having a rotor anchored to the rim ring, and a stator disposed radially within the rotor and anchored to the hollow support cylinder, the stator directly abutting and radially supporting the rotor. The wheel assembly further includes a wheel having a rim and a disc, and a tire mounted on the rim. The disc of the wheel is secured to the rim ring such that the rotor, the rim ring, the wheel, and the tire are rotatable about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventor: Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20220289016Abstract: A wheel assembly for a vehicle comprises a hollow support cylinder extending along an axis and anchored to a frame of the vehicle, and a wheel disposed about the axis, annularly surrounding the hollow support cylinder. The wheel comprises an inner wall and a tire extending radially outward of the inner wall, and anchored thereto. The wheel assembly further comprises first and second sleeve bearings disposed between and abutting the hollow support cylinder and the inner wall, the first sleeve bearing being situated proximal to the frame along the axis, the second sleeve bearing being situated distal to the frame along the axis, and the wheel being rotatably supported on the hollow support cylinder via the first and second sleeve bearings. The wheel assembly further comprises a first direct drive motor disposed axially between the first and second sleeve bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventor: Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20220282498Abstract: The disclosed TR?IT Trim Reusable Installation Tool and system is the only product of its kind that simplifies trimming forgoing the need to tape before painting while significantly reducing water intrusion points often associated with the process. The TR?IT Trim Reusable Installation Tool is uniquely designed to prevent trim replacement during removal/renovations and offers an alternative version ideal for performing external trim tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventor: Terry Anderson
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Patent number: 11433757Abstract: An electric wheel drive system, an electric generator, a hybrid internal combustion electric vehicle, and associated methods are described that include sleeve bearings rotating on support cylinders. Fluid pumps provide lubrication and cooling. Examples include hydraulic cylinders for steering one or more electric wheel drive systems independently. Suspension is also provided to individual electric wheel drive systems independently in some examples.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Autonomous Tractor CorporationInventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius
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Publication number: 20220025569Abstract: A method and apparatus for breaking a unit dose package in a chamber within a post located in a basket of a laundry washing machine. The method includes filling the basket and the chamber, increasing a rotation speed of the basket and/or the post to raise the water level in the basket and lower the water level in the chamber to cause a unit dose package within the chamber to move downwards; reducing the rotation speed to lower the water level in the basket and raise the water level in chamber to cause the unit dose package within the chamber to move upwards; and repeating the steps of increasing and reducing the rotational speed to cause the unit dose package to break open and at least partially dissolve. A laundry washing machine configured to perform this process is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Electrolux Appliances AktiebolagInventors: Yihong Li, Anthony Lufkin, Allison White, Terry Anderson
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Patent number: 11155951Abstract: A method and apparatus for breaking a unit dose package in a chamber within a post located in a basket of a laundry washing machine. The method includes filling the basket and the chamber, increasing a rotation speed of the basket and/or the post to raise the water level in the basket and lower the water level in the chamber to cause a unit dose package within the chamber to move downwards; reducing the rotation speed to lower the water level in the basket and raise the water level in chamber to cause the unit dose package within the chamber to move upwards; and repeating the steps of increasing and reducing the rotational speed to cause the unit dose package to break open and at least partially dissolve. A laundry washing machine configured to perform this process is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Inventors: Yihong Li, Anthony Lufkin, Allison White, Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20210031614Abstract: An electric wheel drive system, an electric generator, a hybrid internal combustion electric vehicle, and associated methods are described that include sleeve bearings rotating on support cylinders. Fluid pumps provide lubrication and cooling. Examples include hydraulic cylinders for steering one or more electric wheel drive systems independently. Suspension is also provided to individual electric wheel drive systems independently in some examples.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius
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Publication number: 20210025103Abstract: A method and apparatus for breaking a unit dose package in a chamber within a post located in a basket of a laundry washing machine. The method includes filling the basket and the chamber, increasing a rotation speed of the basket and/or the post to raise the water level in the basket and lower the water level in the chamber to cause a unit dose package within the chamber to move downwards; reducing the rotation speed to lower the water level in the basket and raise the water level in chamber to cause the unit dose package within the chamber to move upwards; and repeating the steps of increasing and reducing the rotational speed to cause the unit dose package to break open and at least partially dissolve. A laundry washing machine configured to perform this process is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Yihong Li, Anthony Lufkin, Allison White, Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20180297466Abstract: An electric propulsion system and methods are described that include an internal combustion engine coupled to a generator to provide power to one or more electric motors. Configurations are shown that include excitation control of power from the generator. Configurations are shown that include a hydraulic braking system. Configurations are shown that include an active suspension system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius
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Patent number: 9956881Abstract: A hybrid drive system and associated methods are described that include an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and a liquid cooling system. In one example, the liquid cooling system includes an oil circulation system that cools selected components, and lubricates selected components.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Autonomous Tractor CorporationInventor: Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20170313420Abstract: An airship and method of providing thrust to an airship are shown. Examples include a number of turbine thrusters coupled to a number of electric motor/generators that supplement thrust from the turbine thrusters. Systems and methods are described that include surveying an agricultural area, and spraying an amount of an agricultural supply on only selected portion of the agricultural area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius, Patrick D. O'Malley, Isaac Braun
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Patent number: 9689963Abstract: A navigation system and associate methods are described that include a plurality of fixed terrestrial based reference devices that calibrate the system by tracking positional error between the fixed terrestrial based reference devices. A navigation system and associated methods are also described that include a laser positioning system. A navigation system and associated methods are described that include an RF positioning system. In one example, the laser positioning system, and the RF positioning system cross check one another to ensure reliability and accuracy of a position measurement.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Autonomous Tractor CorporationInventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius, Frank Artner
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Publication number: 20160214487Abstract: A hybrid drive system and associated methods are described that include an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and a liquid cooling system. In one example, the liquid cooling system includes an oil circulation system that cools selected components, and lubricates selected components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20160100523Abstract: A contour following mowing apparatus and associated methods are described that include a mower platform. A rotational coupling can be configured to couple to a motor, wherein the rotational coupling includes a fixed portion and a rotatable portion, and the fixed portion of the rotational coupling is attached to the mower platform. A shaft can be operably coupled to the rotatable portion of the rotational coupling, wherein the rotational coupling is configured to rotate the shaft, and the shaft is configured to translate axially from a first location to a second location with respect to the rotational coupling. A blade can be coupled to the shaft and positioned outwardly from the shaft, wherein the blade includes a cutting edge. In one example, the elements above can be included in a mowing module that is coupled to the mower platform with at least one fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Terry Anderson
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Publication number: 20150348498Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for digital badges, signs, or any other type of display are provided. One apparatus is directed to display device that may include a microprocessor, a memory, and a display. The microprocessor and the memory are configured to control the display device to receive content from a network device, receive at least one rule used by the microprocessor to determine when the content is displayed, and display the received content on the display according to the at least one rule.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Patrick Terry ANDERSON, Judith Anne ANDERSON, Christopher Michael JOHNSON, Ronald Anthony KUPPINGER
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Publication number: 20150293203Abstract: A navigation system and associate methods are described that include a plurality of fixed terrestrial based reference devices that calibrate the system by tracking positional error between the fixed terrestrial based reference devices. A navigation system and associated methods are also described that include a laser positioning system. A navigation system and associated methods are described that include an RF positioning system. In one example, the laser positioning system, and the RF positioning system cross check one another to ensure reliability and accuracy of a position measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius, Frank Artner
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Patent number: 9063211Abstract: A navigation system and associate methods are described that include a plurality of fixed terrestrial based reference devices that calibrate the system by tracking positional error between the fixed terrestrial based reference devices. A navigation system and associated methods are also described that include a laser positioning system. A navigation system and associated methods are described that include an RF positioning system. In one example, the laser positioning system, and the RF positioning system cross check one another to ensure reliability and accuracy of a position measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Autonomous Tractor CorporationInventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius, Frank Artner
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Publication number: 20140060949Abstract: A navigation system and associate methods are described that include a plurality of fixed terrestrial based reference devices that calibrate the system by tracking positional error between the fixed terrestrial based reference devices. A navigation system and associated methods are also described that include a laser positioning system. A navigation system and associated methods are described that include an RF positioning system. In one example, the laser positioning system, and the RF positioning system cross check one another to ensure reliability and accuracy of a position measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Autonomous Tractor CorporationInventors: Terry Anderson, Robert S. Cornelius, Frank Artner