Peterson, PA
Adam S. Peterson, Franklin, PA US
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20100300826 | NON-CONDUCTIVE TRAILING CABLE GUIDE - An electric vehicle powered by a trailing cable, the vehicle including a cable guide for guiding cable onto a reel as the cable is paid out and taken up. The cable guide comprises a pair of adjacent, double flanged concave rollers in alignment with each other so that their respective flanges are spaced apart by only a small distance substantially less than the cable diameter so that an essentially closed circular path is defined by the concave surfaces of the adjacent rollers so that the cable can not escape the rollers, each of the rollers including a polyurethane core that is hard and slick that creates a natural bearing surface, and an outer portion made of softer polyurethane than the core that aids in gripping and guiding the cable onto the cable reel. | 12-02-2010 |
20120224941 | SEAT MODULE FOR A MINING VEHICLE - A mining shuttle car that trams on underground roadways includes a conveyor system and an operator's compartment adjacent to the conveyor system. The operator's compartment includes a rotatable seat and a control station. The operator's seat module is coupled to one or more joysticks that control the car, and the operator's seat module and the control station are mounted on a rotatable platform so as to be rotatable as a unit between a plurality of secured positions for operating the mining shuttle car. Forward movement of the joystick control relative to the seat steers the shuttle car about a point in front of the seat, and rearward movement of the joystick control relative to the seat steers the shuttle car about a point behind the seat. Forward and rearward movement of one of the joysticks steers the mining shuttle car in the same manner regardless of the rotational position of the rotational position of the seat. | 09-06-2012 |
20130146410 | SWINGING SHEAVE BRACKET WITH FORCE CONTROL - A sheave bracket directs a trailing cable of a mining vehicle. The bracket is hingedly secured to the vehicle and includes a plate and a plurality of sheaves coupled to and extending from the plate. The sheaves are arranged to guide the cable. The sheave bracket also includes a force control mechanism movable between two positions to adjust tension in the cable. The force control mechanism dampens strain in the cable when the direction of the bracket is changed. | 06-13-2013 |
20150151655 | SEAT MODULE FOR A MINING VEHICLE - A mining shuttle car that trams on underground roadways includes a conveyor system and an operator's compartment adjacent to the conveyor system. The operator's compartment includes a rotatable seat and a control station. The operator's seat module is coupled to one or more joysticks that control the car, and the operator's seat module and the control station are mounted on a rotatable platform so as to be rotatable as a unit between a plurality of secured positions for operating the mining shuttle car. Forward movement of the joystick control relative to the seat steers the shuttle car about a point in front of the seat, and rearward movement of the joystick control relative to the seat steers the shuttle car about a point behind the seat. Forward and rearward movement of one of the joysticks steers the mining shuttle car in the same manner regardless of the rotational position of the rotational position of the seat. | 06-04-2015 |
Amy M. Peterson, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130059988 | REMENDABLE INTERFACES FOR POLYMER COMPOSITES - Functionalized polymer matrix and/or reinforcement materials that are capable of a thermoreversible Diels-Alder reaction are useful for making composite materials. Also disclosed is a composite material which includes one or both of functionalized reinforcement materials and functionalized polymer matrix materials, as well as a method for repairing a composite material including the step of thermally treating the composite material at a temperature sufficient to react a functionality on one of the reinforcement material and the polymer matrix material with another functionality via a Diels-Alder reaction. A method of making a composite material including functionalizing one or both of a reinforcing material and a polymer matrix material with a first reactive group, providing a second reactive group capable of undergoing a Diels-Alder reaction with the first reactive group and reacting the first and second reactive groups to form a composite material, is also described. | 03-07-2013 |
Andrew A. Peterson, Media, PA US
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20160130006 | Systems for Multiple Zone Heaters for Rotor Craft and Methods of Operation - Within examples, systems for multiple zone heaters for rotor craft are provided and methods for operation. An example system for a rotor craft comprises multiple blades coupled to a rotor and areas of the multiple blades divided into sections. A given blade includes an inboard section extending from the rotor outward and an outboard section extending from the inboard section to a tip of the given blade. The system also includes a plurality of first spanwise heater systems included on respective outboard sections of the multiple blades, a plurality of second spanwise heater systems included on respective inboard sections of the multiple blades, and a control unit coupled to the plurality of first spanwise heater systems and the plurality of second spanwise heater systems. Respective heater systems of the sections of multiple blades are energized in a sequence based on outside air temperature. | 05-12-2016 |
Blake R. Peterson, University Park, PA US
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20090197848 | Synthetic mimics of mammalian cell surface receptors: method and compositions - The present invention relates to new synthetic receptors. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of the synthetic receptors for delivering a protein, peptide, drug, prodrug, lipid, nucleic acid, carbohydrate or small molecule into a target cell via receptor-mediated endocytosis. According to the invention, novel synthetic mimics of cell surface receptors have been designed and methods for use of the same are disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
20100029906 | Synthetic mimics of mammalian cell surface receptors: method and compositions - The present invention relates to new synthetic receptors. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of the synthetic receptors for delivering a protein, peptide, drug, prodrug, lipid, nucleic acid, carbohydrate or small molecule into a target cell via receptor-mediated endocytosis. According to the invention, novel synthetic mimics of cell surface receptors have been designed and methods for use of the same are disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
20110236344 | Synthetic mimics of mammalian cell surface receptors: method and compositions - The present invention relates to new synthetic receptors. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of the synthetic receptors for delivering a protein, peptide, drug, prodrug, lipid, nucleic acid, carbohydrate or small molecule into a target cell via receptor-mediated endocytosis. According to the invention, novel synthetic mimics of cell surface receptors have been designed and methods for use of the same are disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
Brian Peterson, Fogelsville, PA US
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20150175898 | METHOD FOR OXYGENATE CONVERSION - Methods for organic compound conversion are disclosed. Particular methods include providing a first mixture comprising ≧10.0 wt % of at least one oxygenate, based on the weight of the first mixture; contacting said first mixture in at least a first moving bed reactor with a catalyst under conditions effective to covert at least a portion of the first mixture to a product stream comprising water, hydrogen, and one or more hydrocarbons; and separating from said product stream (i) at least one light stream and ii) at least one heavy stream, wherein the method is characterized by a recycle ratio of ≦5.0. | 06-25-2015 |
Brian K. Peterson, Fogelsville, PA US
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20160084045 | Method To Determine The Presence Of Source Rocks And The Timing And Extent of Hydrocarbon Generation For Exploration, Production and Development of Hydrocarbons - A method and system are provided for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method involves analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, which includes a multiply substituted isotopologue signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, historical temperatures are determined based on the signature. The historical temperature is used to define generation timing, which is used to develop or refine an exploration, development, or production strategy. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084080 | Method to Enhance Exploration, Development and Production of Hydrocarbons Using Multiply Substituted Isotopologue Geochemistry, Basin Modeling and Molecular Kinetics - A method and system are described that may be used for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method and system may include analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, wherein the geochemical signature includes a multiply substituted isotopologue signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, alteration timing may be determined from the signature(s) and used to develop or refine an exploration, development or production strategy. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084081 | Method to Perform Hydrocarbon System Analysis for Exploration, Production and Development of Hydrocarbons - A method and system are provided for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method involves analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, which includes a multiply substituted isotopologue signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, historical temperatures are determined based on the signature. The historical temperature is used to define seal timing, trap timing, migration efficiency and/or charge efficiency, which is used to develop or refine an exploration, development, or production strategy. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084817 | Method to Enhance Exploration, Development and Production of Hydrocarbons Using Multiply Substituted Isotopologue Geochemistry, Basin Modeling and Molecular Kinetics - A method and system are described that may be used for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method and system may include analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, wherein the geochemical signature includes a multiply substituted isotopologue signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, the historical temperature, type of alteration and/or extent of alteration may be determined from the signature(s) and used to develop or refine an exploration, development or production strategy. | 03-24-2016 |
Brian Keith Peterson, Fogelsville, PA US
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20090298671 | Compositions for Preparing Low Dielectric Materials Containing Solvents - Silica-based materials and films having a dielectric constant of 3.7 or below and compositions and methods for making and using same are disclosed herein. In one aspect, there is provided a composition for preparing a silica-based material comprising an at least one silica source, a solvent, an at least one porogen, optionally a catalyst, and optionally a flow additive wherein the solvent boils at a temperature ranging from 90° C. to 170° C. and is selected from the group of compounds represented by the following formulas: HO—CHR | 12-03-2009 |
Christian K. Peterson, Pottstown, PA US
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20130310765 | VALVE FOR DILATOR AND SHEATH ASSEMBLY - A sheath assembly includes an elongated hollow sheath body having a proximal body end, a distal body end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal body end and the distal body end. A sheath hub is fixedly connected to the proximal body end and includes a hub proximal end and a hub distal end with a through passage extending from the hub distal end to the hub proximal end and in communication with the hollow sheath body. The sheath hub further defining a valve seat proximate the hub proximal end. A valve is seated in the valve seat and includes a valve body with a bisecting slot extending into a proximal surface of the valve body and terminating at a depth less than the thickness of the valve body such that the remaining portion of the valve body distally of the slot defines a bridge extending between opposed halves of the valve body such that a distal surface of the valve body is substantially continuous, the valve extending across and sealing the through passage. | 11-21-2013 |
David E. Peterson, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20130294934 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir, actuating a piston within a cylinder of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of an exhaust valve of the cylinder through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the piston is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294935 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a pressure of compressed air within a reservoir of a compressor, actuating an unloader valve of the compressor, and detecting a leak condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored pressure of the compressed air within the reservoir during a time period in which the unloader valve is actuated. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to determine a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to removing fluid from a compressor to mitigate condensation accumulated for a compressor. A controller can be configured to actuate a drain valve coupled to an aftercooler of a compressor and actuate a check valve to isolate air pressure of the aftercooler from a reservoir of the compressor. Through control of the drain valve of the aftercooler and the check valve, the controller removes fluid from the aftercooler to facitliate thermal management of a compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294937 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a crankcase pressure of a compressor, analyzing the monitored crankcase pressure, and identifying a condition of the compressor based on the analysis of the monitored crankcase pressure. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include operating a compressor to compress air from a first stage compressor into an intermediate stage reservoir, to deliver air from the intermediate stage reservoir to a second stage compressor, and to further compress the air in the second stage compressor into a primary reservoir, monitoring an intermediate stage pressure of the intermediate stage reservoir, and identifying a condition of the compressor through recognition of a change in the monitored intermediate stage pressure during a time period in which the compressor is operated. A vehicle system is also provided including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor. | 11-07-2013 |
Devin G. Peterson, University Park, PA US
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20090286839 | PHYTONUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS FROM MUSHROOMS OR FILAMENTOUS FUNGI AND METHODS OF USE - This invention is directed to treating disease states or conditions associated with the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration and neurodegenerative disease states, and treatment of radiation damage. The invention relates to novel phytonutrient compositions and compounds comprising L-ergothioneine and/or selenium. The invention also provides a method of administering these compositions and combinations to humans or animals in need thereof. | 11-19-2009 |
Elizabeth Ann Binky Peterson, Latrobe, PA US
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20110111945 | INERT HIGH HARDNESS MATERIAL FOR TOOL LENS PRODUCTION IN IMAGING APPLICATIONS - A tungsten carbide material for use in precision glass molding applications having 6.06-6.13 wt. % carbon, 0.20-0.55 wt. % grain growth inhibitor, less than 0.25 wt. % binder, less than 0.6% wt. % impurities, and balance being tungsten. The tungsten carbide material has a nominal grain size of less than 0.5 microns. | 05-12-2011 |
Erik Peterson, Pottstown, PA US
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20120046527 | Tissue Retractor and Method of Use - Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening. | 02-23-2012 |
20160081683 | TISSUE RETRACTOR AND METHOD OF USE - Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening. | 03-24-2016 |
Gary Peterson, Easton, PA US
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20150299596 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM NATURAL GAS - A method for removing contaminants from a natural gas feed stream from a well head is provided for. The natural gas feed stream is fed to a separation unit which contains a first gas membrane unit for removing hydrocarbons and a second gas membrane unit for removing carbon dioxide from the natural gas feed stream. The method allows the same unit to be used for either hydrocarbon conditioning of field gas for drilling operations (power generation) and/or for pipeline quality natural gas production from wells. | 10-22-2015 |
George D. Peterson, Mt. Top, PA US
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20120192927 | Photovoltaic Module with Integral Junction - A photovoltaic module with integral junction includes a photovoltaic assembly having at least one photovoltaic cell. A by-pass diode is located at the junction between a positive output cable and a negative output cable of the photovoltaic module. The diode selectively electrically joins the positive output cable with the negative output cable, thereby by-passing the photovoltaic cell assembly. Encapsulating material completely surrounds the photovoltaic assembly and the by-pass diode within a single integral unit. In one advantageous form, the encapsulating material is a polymer, such as ethylene vinyl acetate polymer. | 08-02-2012 |
20120204927 | Photovoltaic Shingle - A photovoltaic shingle integrates a photovoltaic assembly within a roofing shingle. The shingle includes a first encapsulating material layer disposed on a substrate followed by the photovoltaic cell assembly and a second encapsulating material layer disposed on the photovoltaic assembly. A transparent superstrate such as a resin with polymer film is formed on the second encapsulating material layer. In one advantageous form, the photovoltaic shingle has at least two channels formed completely through the shingle in a stacking direction of the respective layers but only partially through in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction thereby defining at least two tabs. In alternative forms, there may be additional channels such as but not limited to, two channels defining three tabs or five channels defining six tabs. The photovoltaic shingles may be arranged in an array to form a primary waterproof layer of a suitably pitched roof structure. | 08-16-2012 |
Jeffery A. Peterson, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130268237 | CONTAINER THICKNESS MEASURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for measuring a thickness of a container. For example, a control device may receive data indicating a surface topology of the container and based on the surface topology of the container, instruct a multi-axis positioning system to position a sensor relative to a first point of the container such that: a distance from the sensor to a surface at the first point is about equal to a predetermined distance; and the sensor direction is about normal to the surface at the first point. Data indicating the thickness at the first point may be received from the sensor. | 10-10-2013 |
Jeffrey Peterson, Cheltenham, PA US
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20140272947 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SCREENING MODULATORS OF ONCOGENE-INDUCED SENESCENCE - A high-throughput method for identifying a compound or biomolecule that modulates cell senescence involves simultaneously measuring in a cell population exposed to the test compound or biomolecule, the expression of a senescence marker and cell number, wherein each well contains a single test compound; and determining from said simultaneous measurements whether the test compound increases or decreases cell senescence. In various embodiments, the method is useful is identifying compounds that delay the aging process of normal healthy cells, or identifying a compound useful as a tumor suppressor or identifying a compound useful in the treatment of cancer. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey R. Peterson, Cheltenham, PA US
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20120245173 | INHIBITION OF ACTIVATED CDC42-ASSOCIATED KINASE 1 - Compounds, compositions, and methods for specific inhibition of activated cdc42-associated kinase 1 (Ack1) are provided. | 09-27-2012 |
20140163028 | INHIBITION OF ACTIVATED CDC42-ASSOCIATED KINASE 1 - Compounds, compositions, and methods for specific inhibition of activated cdc42-associated kinase 1 (Ack1) are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
Jodi Rae Peterson, New Buffalo, PA US
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20120021641 | MOUNTING PLATE FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO A CIRCUIT BOARD - An electrical connector is provided including a housing. A mounting plate is provided having a mounting surface configured to be mechanically coupled to a circuit board. An opening extends through the mounting plate. The opening has an interior contour shaped to slidably receive a post of the housing as the mounting plate is loaded onto the post until the mounting plate rests on a plate surface of the housing. An engagement feature is provided on the mounting plate. The engagement feature secures the mounting plate to the housing. The engagement feature displaces a plate securing portion formed on the housing to secure the mounting plate to the housing with an interference fit. | 01-26-2012 |
John M. Peterson, Lansdale, PA US
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20100208403 | Method and system for through fault detection in electrical devices - The present invention is directed to a method and a system for fault detection analysis in a power device which is operatively associated with a differential protection unit. The power device has one input side and one output side through which an input current and an output current flows into and out from it, respectively. Signals representative of the input and output currents are processed in order to verify if an occurring fault is external to the power device. Under a condition of an external fault, the differential protection unit is disabled for a determined interval of time. | 08-19-2010 |
Jon Peterson, Bellefonte, PA US
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20130177928 | NORMALIZATION OF PLATELET BIOMARKERS - Described herein are methods useful for normalizing any biomarker in platelets. This has application in any method in which one wishes to ascertain or compare the level of a biomarker, e.g., for diagnostic or prognostic methods relating to a biomarker of interest. Using such an approach can permit the assessment of disease status (e.g., angiogenic status) of an individual with less error than an expression value that is not normalized or that is normalized to total protein levels. Also provided are methods for selecting a normalizing protein for normalizing biomarkers in a sample, e.g., a platelet sample. | 07-11-2013 |
Jon Peterson, State College, PA US
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20150353886 | SALIVARY ESTRADIOL DETECTION METHODS AND USES FOR MONITORING OVULATION AND FERTILITY, AND SELECTION OR TIMING OF EGG RETRIEVAL AND/OR FERTILIZATION - This invention relates to methods to predict and monitor ovulation and fertility in female mammals by measuring the level of free salivary estradiol. Such information may be used to identify the appropriate timing for egg retrieval prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF), insemination procedures, natural or otherwise, and the timing for transfer of embryos. The ability to monitor salivary estradiol levels throughout the estrous cycle, with the optional application of an algorithm, will aid in identifying the peak time of fertility. | 12-10-2015 |
Jon Eric Peterson, Bellefonte, PA US
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20160053009 | MELATONIN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY, DETECTION, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof that specifically bind to melatonin. Also provided are heavy chain variable region (VH) and light chain variable region (VL) sequences of such monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof. Further provided are melatonin conjugates, and methods and uses, for example, determining, detecting, measuring, screening for, analyzing and monitoring an amount of melatonin in a sample. | 02-25-2016 |
Joseph Peterson, Allentown, PA US
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20130227900 | Insulating Member for Building Construction - An insulating member is disposed between the top of a wall and the underside of a roof to more effectively insulate the structure and prevent condensation fostering growth of mold and mildew occurring along the surfaces of the wall, ceiling and roof. A first surface of the insulating member overlies the top plate of the wall extending inward between the ceiling joists a distance of at least 1.5 feet. A second surface overlies the outside surface of the wall extending downward along the exterior of the wall a distance of at least 0.5 feet. A third surface is shaped to substantially conform to the opposing underside of the roof deck such that the space between the roof deck and the wall top plate is sealed off by the insulating member. Multiple air flow pathways extend through the insulating member providing continuous air flow from soffit area into the attic space. | 09-05-2013 |
Joseph Peterson, Malvern, PA US
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20080294202 | Bone Anchor With Locking Cap and Method of Spinal Fixation - A bone anchor ( | 11-27-2008 |
20120253409 | BONE ANCHOR WITH LOCKING CAP AND METHOD OF SPINAL FIXATION - A bone anchor ( | 10-04-2012 |
20140249590 | BONE ANCHOR WITH LOCKING CAP AND METHOD OF SPINAL FIXATION - A bone anchor ( | 09-04-2014 |
20150182232 | ULTRASONIC BONE CUTTING INSTRUMENT - A system includes an ultrasonic instrument and a bone insertion element. The instrument includes an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic blade. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer such that the ultrasonic transducer drives the ultrasonic blade to vibrate ultrasonically to form an opening within bone. The bone insertion element is configured to be inserted within the opening formed by the ultrasonic blade. | 07-02-2015 |
Joseph Peterson, West Chester, PA US
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20110263945 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE INSTRUMENT SET, DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A minimally invasive system includes a bone screw and a tissue retractor having distal and proximal end portions and a partial pathway therebetween. The tissue retractor is removably couplable to the bone screw. An instrument has distal and proximal end portions and a hollow cavity and is removably couplable to the tissue retractor. A drive shaft has a diameter less than a diameter of the hollow cavity and is rotatable with respect to the instrument. A counter-torque handle has gripping and an interlock end portions with an instrument interface releasably positioned within the hollow cavity at the proximal end portion thereof and rotatably fixed thereto in an assembled configuration. The interlock end portion also includes an open-ended slot having a width greater than the drive shaft diameter such that the counter-torque handle is movable to and from the assembled configuration while the drive shaft is within the hollow cavity. | 10-27-2011 |
20130331892 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE INSTRUMENT SET, DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Methods of applying a locking cap to a bone anchor assembly. The bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor and an elongate rod. The bone anchor includes a body that defines a channel and has a tissue retractor coupled thereto that defines a partial pathway to the channel. | 12-12-2013 |
Kenneth S. Peterson, Lancaster, PA US
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20090111070 | Ultrasonic insert with soft grip and method - The invention provides an ultrasonic dental scaler insert having a soft grip, and a method of making it. In the method a soft grip member is provided having an elastomeric wall affixed to a rigid wall. This soft grip member is then connected to an ultrasonic dental scaler insert to form an ultrasonic dental scaler insert having a soft grip. | 04-30-2009 |
20090304606 | Method for removing debris from tooth and bone surface using irrigation solution - Methods for removing debris and bacteria from tooth and orthopedic surfaces using irrigation solutions are provided. The solution includes disinfectant, surfactant, and organic acid components. Disinfectants such as tetracycline and doxycycline compounds can be used. Suitable surfactants include cocamidopropyl betaine compounds and polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene copolymers. The solution is particularly suitable for removing smear layers from tooth surfaces during root canal treatment and other dental procedures such as restoration, reconstruction, and periodontal work. The solutions also can be used to remove smear layers from bone surfaces. | 12-10-2009 |
20110045443 | METHODS FOR USING DENTAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORESCENT AGENTS - A method of applying a dental composition to tooth surfaces is provided. The dental composition, comprising polymerizable resin and fluorescing compound, is applied to a tooth surface and cured so that it hardens. The composition is preferably used as a dental sealant that provides a hard, glossy surface finish over a tooth. Upon irradiating the sealant with ultraviolet light, the sealant exhibits a bright fluorescent glow. The sealant reverts immediately to its natural color when it is no longer exposed to the ultraviolet light. | 02-24-2011 |
20120028223 | METHODS FOR USING DENTAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORESCENT AGENTS - A method of applying a dental composition to tooth surfaces is provided. The dental composition, comprising polymerizable resin and fluorescing compound, is applied to a tooth surface and cured so that it hardens. The composition is preferably used as a dental sealant that provides a hard, glossy surface finish over a tooth. Upon irradiating the sealant with ultraviolet light, the sealant exhibits a bright fluorescent glow. The sealant reverts immediately to its natural color when it is no longer exposed to the ultraviolet light. | 02-02-2012 |
Kevin Peterson, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100121577 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL LIDAR-BASED CLEAR PATH DETECTION - A method for detecting a clear path of travel for a vehicle includes generating a datastream corresponding to a three-dimensional scan of a target area surrounding the vehicle from a vehicle LIDAR system, estimating a ground plane for a present vehicle location using the datastream corresponding to the three-dimensional scan of the target area surrounding the vehicle, and comparing the datastream corresponding to the three-dimensional scan of the target area surrounding the vehicle with the estimated ground plane to detect a clear path of vehicle travel. | 05-13-2010 |
Lisa A. Peterson, Mohnton, PA US
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20130327706 | Cable-Driven Submerged Sludge Collection System - A sludge collection system is mounted on the floor of a settling tank to remove sediment therefrom. The sludge collection system includes a pair of triangularly shaped header wings oriented with the apex at the rear. The front edge of the header wings are open to collect the sludge from the compressed zone along the floor of the settling tank while the rearward edges leading to the apex are provided with elastomeric sweeps to help move the collected sludge into the apex for removal therefrom. The header wings operate to consolidate the collected sludge into the apex where a pump extracts the sludge for discharge through flexible hoses. The connector combining the two hoses from the pumps incorporates an internal baffle to separate to two inlet ports through to the discharge port. The sludge collection system is moved along the floor of the settling tank by a cable drive mechanism. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327707 | Drive Mechanism for Sludge Collection System - A sludge collection system operates in a submerged state at the bottom of a settling tank to remove sediment therefrom. The cable-driven sludge collection system utilizes a fabricated metal header wing formed in a triangular shape and connected to a central truck by a pivot pin. The header wings are supported on the floor of the settling tank by wheels to support the weight of the header wings. The front edge is open and unrestricted to allow the passage of the Zone IV sediment layer into the header wing, while the rearward, diagonally-oriented side edges of the header wings have elastomeric sweeps attached to prevent the sediment from passing out of the header wing and cause an accumulation of sediment at the rearward apex. The central truck includes pre-tensioned, spring-loaded connection plates for attachment to a cable drive mechanism for powering the movement of the truck and header wings. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327728 | Process for Collecting Sediment from a Settling Tank - A method of removing sediment from the bottom of a settling collects the sediment from the compressed Zone IV layer of sediment adjacent the floor of the settling tank. The process utilizes a fabricated metal sludge collection system having a central truck and a pair of triangularly shaped header wings extending laterally to each side of the central truck. The header wings have an open throat that allows the passage of the Zone IV sediment layer into the header wing, while the diagonally oriented, rearwardly extending side edges of the header wing have elastomeric sweeps attached to prevent the sediment from passing out of the header wing. The sweeps accumulate the sediment at the rearwardly trailing apex of the header wing where a pump extracts the accumulated sediment remotely from the settling tank. A T-connector is formed with a baffle to improve the discharge of sediment from the header wings. | 12-12-2013 |
Phillip Peterson, Philadelphia, PA US
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20150321419 | EXTRUSION SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND 3-D PRINTING - The invention, and all of its embodiments, is a 3-D printer that utilizes one or more extrusion screws to process any given material including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, composites and non-metals to build 3-dimensional objects. The processed material is deposited on a moveable platform via force from the extrusion process. Motion is numerically controlled via a computer and one or more motors. As the extruder deposits material, a platform or the extruder is moved in one, two, or three dimensions at a predetermined vector. Once a layer of the object is created, the distance between the extruder nozzle and print surface is increased and the process is repeated until a three dimensional shape is created. | 11-12-2015 |
Ronald W. Peterson, Media, PA US
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20110027911 | SOLUBILIZATION AND STUDY OF MEMBRANE PROTEINS - Provided are methods for solubilizing a membrane protein in order to provide substantially homogeneous membrane proteins that are solubilized within reverse micelle systems at concentrations that are suitable for analytical study of such membrane proteins, including nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Also provided are substantially homogeneous membrane proteins that are solubilized within a reverse micelle system, as well as methods for the study of solubilized membrane proteins, and for the screening of drug candidates that target such membrane proteins. | 02-03-2011 |
20110076778 | SOLUBILIZATION OF PROTEINS IN REVERSE MICELLES BY EXTRACTION FROM A SOLID SUPPORT - A general method for solubilizing proteins by direct extraction of an immobilized protein into a reverse micelle solution is disclosed. The reverse micelle protein solutions are amenable to analysis using spectroscopic techniques, particularly NMR spectroscopy. | 03-31-2011 |
20120130054 | Method for Removing a Protein from a Metal Chelate Resin - The methods disclosed herein are useful for achieving higher protein concentrations in reverse micelle solutions by extracting a protein from a metal chelate resin using a reverse micelle solution comprising a polyamine that competitively binds to the metal chelate resin, allowing the protein to elute from the resin. The extracted protein in the reverse micelle solution can then be effectively analyzed, for example using NMR spectroscopy. | 05-24-2012 |
20150268314 | Core Sample Holder - The present invention relates to a sample holder that can withstand high pressures and temperatures. In one embodiment, the sample holder of the present invention can be used to subject a geological sample to the same temperature and pressure that the sample would experience in its native underground environment. The present invention provides a mechanism for hydrostatically confining the rock core sample to simulate the below ground pressure, while simultaneously allowing fluid to be directed through the core, as needed. In various embodiments, the material used for the housing of the sample holder, specifically ceramic zirconia, and the mechanism by which the end fixtures are mounted in the housing, e.g., a square thread or modified square thread, allow for operation at higher pressures and temperatures than is offered by currently available systems. In one embodiment, the device of the present invention can be used to analyze rock core samples via NMR spectroscopy or MRI. | 09-24-2015 |
Sarah S. Peterson, Philadelphia, PA US
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20080223997 | DRIPLESS COLLAR - A collar for a cooking utensil is configured to retain the utensil within the collar and hold the working end of the utensil above a countertop or other horizontal surface. In a preferred form, the collar is formed in two halves pivotally connected with one another, with an interior region of flexible material that deforms about a utensil handle to retain the handle within the collar. Magnets or other fasteners keep the collar halves joined together. | 09-18-2008 |
Scott D. Peterson, Tyrone, PA US
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20150276015 | TUNNEL-STYLE CRANKSHAFT WITH COUNTERWEIGHTS OF INCREASED RADIAL PROFILE - A tunnel-style crankshaft assembly is provided having counterweights that serve the purposes of retaining the axial motion of bearings and improving the balance of the crankshaft assembly as a result of having a structure of an increased radial profile. The counterweights can include a mass section and a bearing retaining section. When the counterweight is secured to a crank web, the mass section of the counterweight is axially spaced from a bearing assembly disposed around the web. Therefore, the mass section of the counterweight may extend radially beyond an inner race of the bearing assembly without contacting the bearing assembly's cage. The mass section of the counterweight does not extend radially beyond a radial envelope of a crankshaft support surface thereby permitting the crankshaft assembly to be slidingly inserted into the crankcase. | 10-01-2015 |
Thomas R. Peterson, Laurys Station, PA US
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20160028390 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE TURN-OFF OF A SOLID STATE SWITCH (SGTO) - A circuit for turning OFF a thyristor. The circuit includes at least one first circuit element configured to provide a high reverse turn-OFF voltage to the thyristor gate for a predetermined period of time. Immediately following the predetermined period of time, at least one second circuit element provides a normal reverse turn-OFF voltage to the thyristor gate. The normal reverse turn-OFF voltage is substantially lower than the high reverse turn-OFF voltage. | 01-28-2016 |
Tia D. Peterson, Ardmore, PA US
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20100146536 | PARENTAL MEDIA PALETTES - Systems and methods for viewing media content are provided. Sets of permitted media content and/or channels that have been screened in advance by parents are created. Content suggestions may also be made. In response to media set creation and activation, permitted programming in the media set may be tuned and presented to a viewer while access to other media content is restricted. | 06-10-2010 |
20110099572 | PARENTAL MEDIA PALETTES - Systems and methods for viewing media content are provided. Sets of permitted media content and/or channels that have been screened in advance by parents are created. Content suggestions may also be made. In response to media set creation and activation, permitted programming in the media set may be tuned and presented to a viewer, while access to other media content is restricted. | 04-28-2011 |
William Peterson, West Chester, PA US
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20150301328 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACQUIRING IMAGES WITH A ROLLING SHUTTER CAMERA WHILE ASYNCHRONOUSLY SEQUENCING MICROSCOPE DEVICES - A computer-implemented method and an image acquisition system for synchronizing movement of a device associated with a microscope and acquisition of images from a camera associated with the microscope. An exposure signal is received from the camera associated with the microscope. The exposure signal is analyzed to identify a period of time when the device associated with the microscope may be moved. In addition, image data associated with the exposure signal is received. Further a command is issued to the device associated with the microscope to move the device associated with the microscope to a new position during the identified period of time. | 10-22-2015 |