Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Peterson
Thomas L. 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).
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Patent number: 10205343Abstract: A portable electrical energy power node is provided. The power node includes first and second input power terminals and first and second output power terminals. The input power terminals are adapted for receiving a source of electrical power and the output terminals are adopted for connecting to a load. A first power line connects the first input terminal to the first output terminal, a second power line connects the second input terminal to the input side of a circuit interrupter and a third power line connects the output side of the circuit interrupter to the second output terminal. The circuit interrupter selectively interrupts the connection between the second input terminal and the second output terminal in accordance with a fault sensor and a control unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Unilectric, LLCInventors: Daniel K. Van Ostrand, Thomas L Peterson
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Publication number: 20170025892Abstract: A portable electrical energy power node is provided. The power node includes first and second input power terminals and first and second output power terminals. The input power terminals are adapted for receiving a source of electrical power and the output terminals are adopted for connecting to a load. A first power line connects the first input terminal to the first output terminal, a second power line connects the second input terminal to the input side of a circuit interrupter and a third power line connects the output side of the circuit interrupter to the second output terminal. The circuit interrupter selectively interrupts the connection between the second input terminal and the second output terminal in accordance with a fault sensor and a control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Daniel K. Van Ostrand, Thomas L. Peterson
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Publication number: 20170025842Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling electrical energy consumption in an electrical circuit is provided. The monitoring device includes a sensor coupled to the electrical circuit for producing an electrical fault signal when a fault is detected in the circuit, a signal processing unit coupled to the fault sensor for improving the signal to noise ratio of the fault signal, a fault trigger condition register for storing at least one response action to be taken by the monitoring device when the fault condition is detected and a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to the signal processing unit and to the fault trigger condition register. In response to the fault signal, the CPU causes the monitoring device to take a response action.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Thomas L. Peterson
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Publication number: 20100262562Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing sponsored retirement income plans with all effective fiduciary discretion and responsibility residing with a fiduciary entity that is separate from a co-sponsor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: G FIDUCIARY, LLCInventors: Matthew D. Hutcheson, Thomas L. Peterson, Daniel S. Peterson
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Patent number: 7654976Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Publication number: 20080228666Abstract: Systems for measuring the performance of an investment portfolio over a specific time period include a report having indicia of a portfolio index value, the portfolio index value representing a hypothetical return on investment of a hypothetical portfolio for the specific time period calculated as a function of actual timing and actual amounts of actual deposits to and actual withdrawals from the investment portfolio during the specific time period and one or more benchmarks so that a recipient of the report can compare the hypothetical return on investment to an actual return on investment of the investment portfolio.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: G Fiduciary, LLCInventors: Matthew D. Hutcheson, Thomas L. Peterson, Daniel S. Peterson
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Publication number: 20080132844Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Publication number: 20080082460Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing sponsored retirement income plans with all effective fiduciary discretion and responsibility residing with a fiduciary entity that is separate from a co-sponsor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: G FIDUCIARY, LLCInventors: Matthew D. Hutcheson, Thomas L. Peterson, Daniel S. Peterson
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Patent number: 7347836Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Smiths Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Publication number: 20040227123Abstract: A valve for use in harsh chemical environments which is substantially inert from the predations of the chemicals. At least a valve insert is formed from ceramic. The insert defines potential fluid passageways while a gate determines flow path(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2001Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Paul Justus Rodgers, Thomas L. Peterson, Jan Woody Conover, Rod Mitchell Walters
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Publication number: 20020183693Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Patent number: 6475180Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Publication number: 20010031944Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Patent number: 6241704Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Patent number: 5935099Abstract: A menu driven reprogrammable drug pump is provided with a memory, such as flash memory, a display, a keyboard, and a communications port to allow a generic pump to be programmed with a desired pump application (therapy) program and patient specific settings. Programming and data transfer with another pump or a computer to and from the patient pump is by the communications port that allows local and/or remote communications with the pump. Flash memory stores the pump application program during use. Patient safety is provided by a cassette identification system, an occlusion detection system, and a latch/lock detection system. Automated testing of the pump is by a closed loop testing system.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Michael L. Blomquist
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Patent number: 5658250Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for operating ambulatory medical devices, such as drug delivery devices. The pump includes the pump control system for activating a pumping mechanism wherein the pump control system includes a processor, a flash memory electrically interconnected to the processor for storing pump operation information, and a communications port electrically interconnected to the flash memory to permit transfer of the pump information into the flash memory from outside the pump. Communication with the pump can be through a computer system located locally or remotely with respect to the pump. The flash memory is utilized to initially program the pump electronically, or to reprogram the pump to change operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Blomquist, Thomas L. Peterson
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Patent number: 5482365Abstract: A long life rubber grousered track shoe for track-type machines is disclosed. The track shoe has a steel shoe portion and a rubber grouser portion that is molded in situ to the steel shoe portion between a pair of steel grouser bars to protect the rubber grouser from undue shear loads.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1994Date of Patent: January 9, 1996Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Peterson, Larry K. Rhodes, Thomas C. Robertson, David L. Skinner
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Patent number: 5368562Abstract: An infusion pump system dispenses a drug to a patient in accordance with a predetermined therapy. The system includes a drug delivery system controlled by a microprocessor and replaceable memory modules coupled to the microprocessor for configuring a specific pump user interface and other characteristics required for the therapy. Information specific to a particular patient is entered through input structure on the pump. The memory modules include plural memory sections for storing different types of information.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Assignee: Pharmacia Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Blomquist, Thomas L. Peterson
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Patent number: 4560293Abstract: A computer-controlled machine for printing business documents, such as, checks, check vouchers, check registers and other forms used in quantity. Paper stock of varying dimensions, color or other characteristics is loaded into individual hoppers or trays in a paper input module. Under computer control, predetermined numbers of sheets are extracted from the plural hoppers in a prescribed sequence and transported, in proper alignment, to a first printing station where alpha/numeric characters are printed on the paper sheets by means of a non-impact xerographic printer in accordance with preprogrammed instructions. Next, the partially completed documents are serially transported, again in proper alignment, to a further printing station where MICR characters are impressed on the sheets using a drum and hammer-type printer, again with format, spacing and positioning controlled by a preprogrammed microcomputer system.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1983Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Roger D. McCumber, Thomas L. Peterson, Gerry A. Lee