Patents by Inventor Todd Petersen

Todd Petersen 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: 11009359
    Abstract: Implementations of systems for controlling transportation spaces may include a routing module using a map of transportation spaces including a three-dimensional coordinate system of the transportation spaces, a planning module coupled to the routing module, a plurality of traffic sensors coupled with the routing module, and a pricing module coupled with the routing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Lacuna Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Petersen, John Ellis
  • Publication number: 20190212159
    Abstract: Implementations of systems for controlling transportation spaces may include a routing module using a map of transportation spaces including a three-dimensional coordinate system of the transportation spaces, a planning module coupled to the routing module, a plurality of traffic sensors coupled with the routing module, and a pricing module coupled with the routing module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Todd Petersen, John Ellis
  • Patent number: 10254066
    Abstract: Implementations of ammunition round counting devices may include: a first module and a second module hingedly coupled together, the first module and the second module configured to open and close around a belt of ammunition; a counter module including one of at least two light emitting diodes (LEDs) and at least two light sensors or at least two proximity sensors; a display screen on an outside of the first module; and a battery pack operatively coupled with the counter module. The counter module may be configured to count a number of rounds in the ammunition belt that pass through the first module and the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventors: Todd Petersen, Spencer Eisenbarth
  • Patent number: 9662939
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension. The tire can comprise a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and a web having a plurality of web elements. The tire can further comprise a layer or layers fabric material acting as a bonding agent to bond tire components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Michael John Tercha, Brian Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland, Louie Stark, Karen Hauch, Todd Petersen
  • Publication number: 20170143389
    Abstract: Intramedullary systems, expandable intramedullary nails, expandable anchors, and methods of using the same. The intramedullary system may include an expandable intramedullary nail configured to extend into an intramedullary canal of a long bone and/or one or more expandable anchors configured to extend at an angle transverse to the intramedullary nail. The intramedullary nails and/or anchors may include one or more integrated expansion mechanisms that allow for insertion in a contracted configuration and expansion into a deployed configuration to lock the relative position and prevent axial rotation and translation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: David Jansen, Kurt Faulhaber, Todd Petersen
  • Patent number: 9257036
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for managing sensor information are disclosed. An example apparatus can comprise a power unit configured to collect energy, a sensor unit configured to receive sensor data from a sensor, a memory unit configured to store the sensor data, a communication unit configured to wirelessly broadcast the sensor data to one or more sensor nodes in a network of sensor nodes, and a processing unit. The processing unit can be configured to operate at least one of the sensor unit, the memory unit, and the communication unit after the energy collected in the power unit reaches a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: John Lund, Todd Petersen
  • Publication number: 20150380955
    Abstract: The present invention is a ground power unit for aircraft. The ground power unit includes a battery and a standardized aircraft ground power connector. The ground power unit also comprises a means for recharging the battery of the ground power unit. In some embodiments of the invention, the means for recharging the battery may also be adapted to provide power to an aircraft electrical system to which the ground power unit is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Scott URSCHEL, Todd PETERSEN
  • Patent number: 9212642
    Abstract: A method for cooling an ECU and an ECU or ECU module mounted to be cooled by fuel flow through a fuel rail. In a preferred embodiment, the ECU has a decentralized distributed processing configuration, with a main ECU module and at least one remote module. The remote ECU module is packaged in an assembly with an elongate hollow metal fuel rail having injector seats. Fuel injectors are received into and seal against the seats and are supplied with fuel via the fuel rail. A printed circuit board carries electronic ECU components. One or more connector assemblies are connected to printed circuit board for electrically connecting the ECU circuitry and may pass through notches formed in the fuel rail. The electronics are potted and mounted to the fuel rail. A thermally conductive wetting compound may be disposed between the electronic assembly and the fuel rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: MSD LLC
    Inventor: Todd Petersen
  • Patent number: 9108470
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Tercha, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louie Stark, Brian Meliska
  • Patent number: 8944125
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, curved, oriented, and comprised of varying thicknesses of material which facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Michael John Tercha, Brian Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland, Louie Stark, Karen Hauch, Todd Petersen
  • Publication number: 20140158091
    Abstract: A method for cooling an ECU and an ECU or ECU module mounted to be cooled by fuel flow through a fuel rail. In a preferred embodiment, the ECU has a decentralized distributed processing configuration, with a main ECU module and at least one remote module. The remote ECU module is packaged in an assembly with an elongate hollow metal fuel rail having injector seats. Fuel injectors are received into and seal against the seats and are supplied with fuel via the fuel rail. A printed circuit board carries electronic ECU components. One or more connector assemblies are connected to printed circuit board for electrically connecting the ECU circuitry and may pass through notches formed in the fuel rail. The electronics are potted and mounted to the fuel rail. A thermally conductive wetting compound may be disposed between the electronic assembly and the fuel rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AUTROTONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION
    Inventor: TODD PETERSEN
  • Publication number: 20130342355
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for managing sensor information are disclosed. An example apparatus can comprise a power unit configured to collect energy, a sensor unit configured to receive sensor data from a sensor, a memory unit configured to store the sensor data, a communication unit configured to wirelessly broadcast the sensor data to one or more sensor nodes in a network of sensor nodes, and a processing unit. The processing unit can be configured to operate at least one of the sensor unit, the memory unit, and the communication unit after the energy collected in the power unit reaches a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: John Lund, Todd Petersen
  • Publication number: 20120247635
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, curved, oriented, and comprised of varying thicknesses of material which facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Michael John Tercha, Brian Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland, Louie Stark, Karen Hauch, Todd Petersen
  • Patent number: 8176957
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, curved, oriented, and comprised of varying thicknesses of material which facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Resilient Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Michael John Tercha, Brian Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland, Louie Stark, Karen Hauch, Todd Petersen
  • Publication number: 20110180194
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Anderson, Mike Tercha, Ali Manesh, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louis Stark, Brian Meliska
  • Publication number: 20110146872
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Mike Tercha, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louie Stak, Brian Meliska
  • Publication number: 20110079335
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, curved, oriented, and comprised of varying thicknesses of material which facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Michael John Tercha, Brian Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland, Louie Stark, Karen Hauch, Todd Petersen
  • Patent number: D817868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Aviation Battery Systems LLC
    Inventors: Scott Urschel, Todd Petersen
  • Patent number: D820203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Aviation Battery Systems LLC
    Inventors: Scott Urschel, Todd Petersen
  • Patent number: D820204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Aviation Battery Systems LLC
    Inventors: Scott Urschel, Todd Petersen