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Allen Andrew Peterson, Eden, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130206355Tubular Heat Exchange - In one embodiment, the invention relates to a heat exchanger suitable for use with a thermodynamic cycle-based machine such as an engine, an energy conversion machine, a cooling machine or other suitable systems and machines. The heat exchanger can include one or more tubes arranged to form a heat exchanger. In one embodiment, a unitary tube is used. The heat exchanger can include a canister that includes a regenerator material. The canister can be in thermal communication with a working material and a containment vessel having a containment chamber in one embodiment.08-15-2013

Andrew Peterson, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100205737COLLAPSING COT - A collapsible cot with support legs that folds under the cot. This allows the cot support fabric to be attached at the ends of the support rails and keep the support fabric tight. This eliminates the need to have and extra support bar across the front and back of the cot.08-19-2010
20110000017COLLAPSING COT - A collapsible cot with support legs that fold under the cot. This allows the cot support fabric to be attached at the ends of the support rails and keep the support fabric tight. This eliminates the need to have and extra support bar across the front and back of the cot.01-06-2011
20130032605HYDRATION MANIFOLD - Embodiments of the apparatus is a personal hydration apparatus comprising a drink manifold with a receptor configured such that a water tight seal can form between a threaded bottle and the receptor. A check valve is coupled to the drink manifold configure to allow air into manifold and a first tube coupled to the manifold that is configured to allow liquid to be drawn from the threaded bottle. The hydration manifold allows an individual the convenience of using a conventional bottle filled with liquid in a hydration system accessible through a hose.02-07-2013
20140096844HYDRATION MANIFOLD WITH FLOW DIVIDER - Embodiments of the apparatus is a personal hydration apparatus comprising a drink manifold with a receptor configured such that a water tight seal can form between a threaded bottle and the receptor. A check valve is coupled to the drink manifold configure to allow air into manifold and a first tube coupled to the manifold that is configured to allow liquid to be drawn from the threaded bottle. The hydration manifold allows an individual the convenience of using a conventional bottle filled with liquid in a hydration system accessible through a hose.04-10-2014
20140096845HYDRATION MANIFOLD WITH ADJUSTABLE CHECK VALVE - Embodiments of the apparatus is a personal hydration apparatus comprising a drink manifold with a receptor configured such that a water tight seal can form between a threaded bottle and the receptor. A check valve is coupled to the drink manifold configure to allow air into manifold and a first tube coupled to the manifold that is configured to allow liquid to be drawn from the threaded bottle. The hydration manifold allows an individual the convenience of using a conventional bottle filled with liquid in a hydration system accessible through a hose.04-10-2014
20140096846PRESSURIZED HYDRATION MANIFOLD - Embodiments of the apparatus is a personal hydration apparatus comprising a drink manifold with a receptor configured such that a water tight seal can form between a threaded bottle and the receptor. A check valve is coupled to the drink manifold configure to allow air into manifold and a first tube coupled to the manifold that is configured to allow liquid to be drawn from the threaded bottle. The hydration manifold allows an individual the convenience of using a conventional bottle filled with liquid in a hydration system accessible through a hose.04-10-2014

Patent applications by Andrew Peterson, West Jordan, UT US

Bart Peterson, Farmington, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120316506SELF-INJECTION DEVICE - A drug delivery device (12-13-2012
20120323183SELF-INJECTION DEVICE - A drug delivery device (12-20-2012

Bart D. Peterson, Farmington, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281499SLEEVED CLIP SAFETY - The present invention relates to a safety clip device for shielding and retaining a tip of an introducer needle following insertion of a vascular catheter. The safety clip device includes a sleeve having an interlock system for locking together the sleeve and the catheter adapter. The sleeve houses a safety clip wherein a portion of the introducer needle extends through the safety clip and is pinched between arm portions of the safety clip. As the tip of the introducer needle is withdrawn from the catheter adapter, the tip of the introducer needle is retained in the safety clip, whereafter the safety clip is retained within the sleeve and the sleeve is released from the catheter adapter for safe disposal.11-12-2009
20090287167Y-PORT DEVICE ELIMINATING ABBERANT CURRENTS - A y-port device including a valve positioned proximally to the fluid channel thereby eliminating aberrant currents and dead space within the y-port device. The valve is a septum and penetrable by a probe. The valve is positioned such that the external end may be cleaned and/or sanitized prior to penetration by a probe and the internal end abuts the fluid channel of the device such that dead space is eliminated between the flow path and the internal end of the valve. The y-port device ensures that an entire infused bolus is flushed from the interior of the y-port and into the desired vascular system.11-19-2009
20090292243NEEDLE SAFETY DEFLECTION DEVICE - An apparatus to automatically secure an end of a needle after contact with a blood vessel. The apparatus may include a housing and a biasing member, where the housing includes a hollow interior region extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. A proximal opening may be integrated into the proximal end, while a distal opening may be integrated into the distal end. The proximal and distal openings may be configured to receive a needle therethrough along a longitudinal axis. The biasing member may be coupled to the housing and configured to apply a force to the needle. The force may be oriented to displace the needle relative to the longitudinal axis upon retracting an end of the needle through the distal opening into the hollow interior region. Embodiments of the present invention may thus secure the end of the needle within the hollow interior region after use to prevent accidental needle sticks and exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens.11-26-2009
20110011149METHODS TO PROVIDE A FEATURE ON A NEEDLE - A gripping surface is provided on an outer surface of a needle shield as incorporated into an intravenous catheter assembly. The gripping surface provides a gripping position nearer the catheter adapter, catheter and needle tip for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the gripping surfaces include a guard feature to prevent a user's unintended contact with various components of the catheter assembly whereby the contact may result in an undesirable “over the bevel” condition.01-20-2011
20110213340SEPARATABLE INFUSION SET WITH CLEANABLE INTERFACE AND STRAIGHT LINE ATTACHMENT - Infusion sets for insertion into an insertion site for preventing misalignment of the base and cap or fluid connector by providing one or more alignment features between each, and in alternative embodiments, provide one or more features to secure the cap or fluid connector to the base in anyone of a number of rotational positions and having release features to allow the cap or fluid connector to be rotatable with respect to the base portion of the infusion set, and yet easily removed and inserted. Further embodiments provide infusion sets wherein the user can easily see the insertion site of the catheter and the skin, to determine if infections have occurred at an earlier stage than was possible using prior art infusion sets and with substantially less difficulty.09-01-2011
20120016265DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A BLOOD SAMPLE - A vent plug is disclosed that includes a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal and proximal ends. A membrane is disposed across the lumen, the membrane being hydrophobic and air permeable. A fluid chamber is formed within the lumen distal the membrane. A distal lumen opening being shaped and sized to retain blood within the lumen until the internal pressure of the lumen increases in response the a finger pressing against a proximal lumen opening.01-19-2012
20120222468ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING CONSTITUENTS WITHIN A FLUID - An attachment device for identifying one or more constituents within a fluid includes a first end configured to selectively attach to an opening of a container of holding a fluid, and a sensor coupled to the attachment body. The sensor further includes one or more sensor elements positioned to detect and analyze a fluid within the container. The sensor is further configured to perform one or more tests on the fluid, wherein the one or more tests are useful in identifying one or more constituents within the fluid.09-06-2012
20120226446SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE USE OF MEDICATIONS - Systems and methods for monitoring the use of a fluid over the lifecycle of the fluid, said systems including a plurality of fluid identification stations, each station having one or more sensors to detect and identify a parameter of a fluid, wherein a each station is operably interconnected thereby permitting each station to access and verify the identity of a fluid as determined by each independent fluid identification station.09-06-2012
20120226447SMART MEDICATION WASTE DISPOSAL - A system for recording the wasting of fluids includes a waste disposal unit and a sensor system, having a sensor. The sensor can have one or more sensor elements in fluid communication with a fluid as it is wasted from a container into the waste disposal unit. The sensor system is configured to identify one or more drugs within the fluid and record the identity of the one or more drugs in a computer-readable medium electrically coupled to the sensor system.09-06-2012
20130150791ADHESIVE BACKED IV CATHETER WITH AUTO RELEASE LINER - Intravenous catheter devices are provided which may include one or more adhesive portions which are positioned and configured to temporarily maintain a position of a catheter assembly following catheterization. A release liner covering and protecting the adhesive portions may be automatically removed to reveal the adhesive upon withdrawal of an introducer needle of the catheter assembly. The adhesive may be configured such that a clinician may insert the catheter assembly into the patient, adjust the catheter adapter of the catheter assembly to a desired position, withdraw the introducer needle, thereby removing a protective, non-adhesive release liner from the adhesive of the positioned catheter assembly, thereby temporarily fixing the position of the catheter assembly at the desired position by contacting the exposed adhesive to the skin of the patient.06-13-2013
20130150796FOLDABLE IV CATHETER SECUREMENT DRESSING FOR PROTECTING AGAINST INADVERTENT CONTAMINATION - Sterile intravenous catheter securements and securement dressings that provide simpler, more effective, and lower risk intravenous catheter placement and securement in a patient are described. Catheter securement dressings may include one or more adhesive portions positioned and configured to maintain a position of a catheter assembly following catheterization. Catheter securement dressings may be secured to a patient with an adhesive portion, and the catheter assembly may then be placed into the patient through an access opening in the catheter securement dressing. Portions of catheter securement dressings may then by folded over and adhered to each other and portions of the catheter assembly to secure the catheter assembly to the patient.06-13-2013
20130310751OVER-THE-NEEDLE INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED INTRAVENOUS TUBING - An intravenous catheter device is provided which includes a catheter adapter having a fluid chamber, a needle adapter being slidably positioned within the fluid chamber, the needle adapter supporting a base of an introducer needle and a terminal end of a section of intravenous tubing such that a fluid pathway of the introducer needle is in fluid communication with a fluid pathway of the section of intravenous tubing. Following catheterization, the needle adapter is slid to a preferred proximal position whereby a sharpened tip of the introducer needle is shielded within a catheter of the intravenous catheter device, or a portion of the fluid chamber of the catheter adapter. When in the preferred proximal position, fluid communication between the catheter and a section of intravenous tubing is facilitated via the hollow body of the introducer needle.11-21-2013
20140128814CATHETER SECUREMENT VIA INTEGRATED SECUREMENT STRIPS - An intravenous catheter device is provided which includes an integrated adhesive strip whereby to secure the catheter adapter to the skin of a patient following catheterization. Some aspects of the present invention further comprise an adhesive strap that is coupled to the catheter adapter of a catheter assembly. One end of the adhesive strap is removed from the catheter adapter and wrapped around a body part or surface of the patient, and secured back to the catheter adapter. Thus, the catheter assembly is secured to the patient via the adhesive strap.05-08-2014

Patent applications by Bart D. Peterson, Farmington, UT US

Bart David Peterson, Farmington, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120016345LUER CONNECTOR - A luer lock connector is disclosed. The luer lock connector includes a connector body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a gripping portion between the distal end and the proximal end. A substantially flexible material is disposed on at least the outer surface of the gripping portion of the connector body. An intravenous line is coupled to the distal end of the connector body. A luer connector fitting is disposed on the proximal end of the body, the luer connector having an outer diameter less than a maximum exterior thickness of the gripping portion of the connector body.01-19-2012

Brad Peterson, South Ogden, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120209875System and methods for searching and producing a conglomeration of real estate descriptions in a common format - Disclosed herein are: systems capable of searching, receiving and conglomerating the data from real estate databases of varying formats, and translating that received into a common format; execution of pre-defined translation rules referencing data tags used within the system or the originating databases; rules constructed in a simple, hierarchical or a class-based structure whereby one rule depends upon the output of another rule for its input; data sources prioritized or merged where the same property-related information is presented in more than one source; map definitions containing rule sets crafted for a particular use, such as for a particular consumer or user; such systems used in the course of real estate appraisals, in property search reports, extending across databases of differing formats. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.08-16-2012

Brandon Peterson, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110306020COMPACT CYCLE AND RECOIL SYSTEM FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS - A firearm training device is structured for use with the user's firearm to provide realistic simulation of the firing, recoiling and re-cocking of the weapon, while enabling the use of the training device without modification to the firearm in order to accommodate the training device, the training device being receivable in the magazine compartment of the firearm and being easily removed therefrom.12-15-2011

Brent W. Peterson, Mount Pleasant, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090265182Method and system for point-of-dispensing management of anticoagulation agent therapy - A method and system for point-of-dispensing, point-of-sale, or retail pharmacy management of an anticoagulation agent therapy for a subject, includes reviewing an anticoagulation regimen and obtaining data for a subject relating to anticoagulation therapy, determining an International Normalized Ratio (INR) level for the subject, determining any potential interaction of the anticoagulation agent with one or more non-anticoagulation agents that the subject intends to take or is taking, evaluating in real time any need to adjust the anticoagulation regimen, and adjusting in real time, if needed, the anticoagulation regimen based on one or both INR level and any interaction determinations, to maintain the subject's INR level within a desired range.10-22-2009

Brett H. Peterson, West Bountiful, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090181604DUST SHROUD FOR ROTARY TOOLS - A dust shroud for rotary tools includes a front half and a back half which are attachable together along an axis thereof to form a dust shroud. The dust shroud is mountable to a rotary power tool after mounting a mandrel in the power tool, and includes one or more openings to allow a person to lock the shaft of the tool while the dust shroud is mounted thereto to allow a person to change a worn out abrasive pad. The dust shroud is particularly suited for use with die grinders and similar rotary tools.07-16-2009

Daniel F. Peterson, Provo, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100050232SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.02-25-2010
20110282977SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.11-17-2011
20110283273SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.11-17-2011
20120215899SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.08-23-2012
20120297035SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.11-22-2012
20140012964SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.01-09-2014
20140379876SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.12-25-2014

Patent applications by Daniel F. Peterson, Provo, UT US

David Peterson, Lehi, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120099721RESTORATION OF A CALLER TO A PREVIOUS PLACE IN AN ON-HOLD QUEUE - A method for an automated call distribution system to re-associate a caller with a queue position previously established in an on-hold queue. The method includes receiving a first incoming call from a caller and assigning the caller to a position in an on-hold queue when the caller is placed on-hold by the automated call distribution system. A placeholder for the caller may then be assigned in the on-hold queue when the caller disconnects with the automated call distribution system. The placeholder corresponds to the position of the caller in the on-hold queue and is associated with a caller identifier. The method further includes receiving a second incoming call from the caller and associating the second incoming call with the caller identifier. It is then determined that the caller is associated with the placeholder. The caller is placed back into the on-hold queue at the position of the placeholder.04-26-2012
20130016115ACTIVITY RECORDING OF CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEM AGENTSAANM Minert; Brian D.AACI OremAAST UTAACO USAAGP Minert; Brian D. Orem UT USAANM Peterson; DavidAACI LehiAAST UTAACO USAAGP Peterson; David Lehi UT US - Methods and apparatus for recording agent activity and display information optionally redacting sensitive information from the recorded imagery prior to review by the agent's supervisor in a contact handling system are disclosed. The method can include recording image data displayed to the agent on a visual display during interaction by the agent with the contact media. The method can include audio recordings of what the agent heard and spoke that are combined with the recorded image data to simultaneously display the video and audio to a supervisor for quality assurance in the contact handling system. The method can further include modifying one or more selected pixels of the recorded image data to automatically exclude information from the recorded image data thereby creating redacted image data.01-17-2013

David O. Peterson, Lehi, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130129069SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for improving confidentiality of sensitive information received from a customer in a contact handling system including an agent are disclosed. The method can include opening a first connection path between the customer and the contact handling system. The method can include making communication sent by the customer through the first connection path available to the agent. The method can include opening a second connection path between the customer and the contact handling system as the agent and customer communicate over the first connection path. The method can include preventing the agent from accessing communication sent over the second communication path. The method can include receiving sensitive information through the second communication path.05-23-2013
20130129073SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PARALLEL MEDIA COMMUNICATION IN CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for improving a contact with a customer in a contact handling system by enabling parallel communication via more than one media during a contact are disclosed. The method can include establishing a first connection path with the customer and communicating a first communication with the customer over the first connection path via a first media. The method can include establishing a second connection path with the customer and communicating a second communication with the customer over the second connection path while the first connection path is open over the second communication path via the second media.05-23-2013
20130129074SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SERIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION IN CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for improving a contact with a customer in a contact handling system are disclosed. The method can include receiving communication from the customer via the first media. The method can include transitioning serially from a first media to a second media. The method can include abandoning the first media during the transition. The method can include receiving communication from the customer via the second media at the contact handling system.05-23-2013

David Owen Peterson, Lehi, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110178946SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUNDANCY USING SNAPSHOTS AND CHECK POINTING IN CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEMS - One example embodiment includes a method for computing environment redundancy with check pointing. The method includes receiving a script application in a first computing environment and a second computing environment. The method further includes receiving the one or more scripts in the first computing environment and the second computing environment. The method further includes executing the script application and at least one of the one or more scripts in the first computing environment and preparing a snapshot of the state of the first computing environment at predetermined checkpoints in the script application and the one or more scripts. The method further includes saving the snapshot to a memory in the first computing environment, transmitting the snapshot to the second computing environment and saving the snapshot to a memory in the second computing environment.07-21-2011
20110179304SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-TENANCY IN CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEMS - One example embodiment includes a method for providing multi-tenancy in a computing environment. The method includes receiving a script in a computing environment, where the script includes one or more actions to be completed by the computing environment. The method further includes providing one or more computing resources in the computing environment and building an action list for the one or more computing resources, where the action list is a data structure that contains a list of one or more actions to be executed by the one or more computing resources. The method further includes transmitting a first action to one of the one or more computing resources, where the first action is one of the one or more actions. The method further includes executing the first action in the one of the one or more computing resources and indicating to the action list the completion of the first action.07-21-2011
20110179398SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PER-ACTION COMPILING IN CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEMS - One example embodiment includes a method for compiling one or more scripts on a per-action basis. The method includes receiving a script including one or more actions to be accomplished by a script application. The method further includes determining if the script has been previously compiled and determining if the script has been changed since it was last compiled. The method further includes retrieving the compiled script from a memory if the script was previously compiled and if the script has not been changed since it was last compiled. The method further includes compiling the script if it has not been previously compiled or if the script has been changed since it was last compiled. Compiling the script includes translating the script from source code to machine code, saving the machine code to the memory and identifying the script as compiled. The method further includes executing the compiled script.07-21-2011

David W. Peterson, Clinton, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120120384Sensor Clip Assembly for an Optical Monitoring System - A sensor clip assembly for an optical blood monitoring system includes a circuit board with a microprocessor that is programmed with a ratiometric model to calculate hematocrit and/or oxygen saturation levels of a patient.05-17-2012
20120154789Sensor clip assembly for an optical monitoring system - Systems and sensor clip assemblies for optically monitoring blood flowing through a blood chamber are provided. A sensor clip assembly includes emitters and photodetectors positioned on opposing arms, a signal conditioning circuit for conditioning raw analog signals generated by the photodetectors while the sensor clip assembly is fastened to a blood chamber, and an analog-to-digital converter for converting the conditioned analog signals to raw digital data. The sensor clip assembly may output the raw digital data to an external device and receive synchronized control signals from the external device, or the sensor clip assembly may include a microcontroller for performing calculations on the raw digital data and providing synchronized control signals internally. Parameters of blood flowing through the blood chamber such as hematocrit, oxygen saturation, and change in blood volume may be calculated from the raw digital data derived from the raw analog signals generated by the photodetectors.06-21-2012

David Wayne Peterson, Clinton, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100110416MEASURING HEMATOCRIT AND ESTIMATING HEMOGLOBIN VALUES WITH A NON-INVASIVE, OPTICAL BLOOD MONITORING SYSTEM - An optical blood monitoring system with a ratiometric model determines hematocrit values for a hemodialysis patient, from which hemoglobin values for the patient are estimated. The ratiometric model is calibrated, normally against a cell counter, using blood from a blood bank. The blood from a blood bank is preserved in a long term preservative which is typically different than that found in clinical settings. The hematocrit value determined by the ratiometric model is scaled by scaling factor so that the estimated hemoglobin level output from the monitor consistently matches that measured in a clinical setting. The hematocrit scaling factor is substantially about 1.033 when the patient's blood sample is stored in a short term preservative ethylene diamine tetra acetic, and is substantially about 1.06 when the hematocrit is measured in the blood sample without preservative being added to the blood sample. The hemoglobin value can also be adjusted for altitude.05-06-2010
20100113891HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT DATA ACQUISITION, MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A hemodialysis patient data acquisition and management system resides on a host computer which receives information from one or more non-invasive, optical blood monitors associated with a hemodialysis system. When a patient is undergoing hemodialysis treatment, a sensor assembly monitors the patient's blood flowing through the hemodialysis system and a controller for the blood monitor generates data which includes at least an identification code for the patient undergoing the treatment on the respective system, and non-invasively determined blood data taken at the onset of the scheduled treatment, such as initial Hgb, HCT, and SAT values. A host computer communicates with the one or more optical blood monitors, preferably via a wireless network, and the patient's session commencement data is downloaded to the host computer. The host computer includes a patient database containing historical session commencement data for a plurality of patients, as well as screen displays for displaying historical data for individual patients, such as Hgb trends. The system also preferably provides a predictive algorithm for the patient's Hgb at the patient's next scheduled hemodialysis treatment session. The preferred system also includes software that provides a recommended dose of the anemia management drug for the patient.05-06-2010
20120136582MEASURING HEMATOCRIT AND ESTIMATING HEMOGLOBIN VALUES WITH A NON-INVASIVE, OPTICAL BLOOD MONITORING SYSTEM - An optical blood monitoring system with a ratiometric model determines hematocrit values for a hemodialysis patient, from which hemoglobin values for the patient are estimated. The ratiometric model is calibrated, normally against a cell counter, using blood from a blood bank. The blood from a blood bank is preserved in a long term preservative which is typically different than that found in clinical settings. The hematocrit value determined by the ratiometric model is scaled by scaling factor so that the estimated hemoglobin level output from the monitor consistently matches that measured in a clinical setting. The hematocrit scaling factor is substantially about 1.033 when the patient's blood sample is stored in a short term preservative ethylene diamine tetra acetic, and is substantially about 1.06 when the hematocrit is measured in the blood sample without preservative being added to the blood sample. The hemoglobin value can also be adjusted for altitude.05-31-2012

Eldon C. Peterson, North Logan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130174755CONNECTORS FOR SEPARABLE FIRING UNIT ASSEMBLIES, SEPARABLE FIRING UNIT ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS - Connection cables for separable firing unit assemblies comprise a first mating connector at a first end and a second mating connector at a second, opposing end. A stripline cable electrically connects the first mating connector to the second mating connector. Separable firing unit assemblies comprise an initiation device. An electronics assembly is configured to transmit a firing pulse to the initiation device. One of a first mating connector and a second mating connector is coupled to the initiation device and the other of the first mating connector and the second mating connector is coupled to the electronics assembly. A second housing of the second mating connector is configured to receive a portion of a first housing of the first mating connector therein.07-11-2013
20140069289DISTRIBUTED ORDNANCE SYSTEM, MULTIPLE STAGE ORDNANCE SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS - A distributed ordnance system comprises a plurality of ordnance controllers and a plurality of firing units. Each ordnance controller of the plurality of ordnance controllers may be operably coupled with at least one firing unit of the plurality of firing units. Each ordnance controller may be configured to provide power signals to the at least one firing unit coupled therewith, and communicate with the at least one firing unit for initiation of an ordnance event. A multiple-stage ordnance system may comprise a first stage and a second stage that each include an ordnance controller configured to control operation of an ordnance event, and at least one firing unit to initiate the ordnance event. Related methods for constructing a multiple-stage ordnance control system and controlling initiation of an energetic material are also disclosed.03-13-2014

Ellen Peterson, Sandy, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120245100PLASMID FOR EXPRESSION OF TRANSGENES IN PLANTS - A plasmid for use in transferring a chicken anemia virus apoptin coding sequence into a plant includes a binary vector suitable for transferring DNA from 09-27-2012

Eric Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120208291METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MEASURING HIGH AFFINITY INTERACTIONS WITH KINETIC IMAGING OF SINGLE MOLECULE INTERACTION (KISMI) - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions relating to the detection and measuring of kinetic binding interactions.08-16-2012

Gary Peterson, Murray, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120330674HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS DASHBOARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide healthcare dashboards. An example method includes providing a plurality of dashboard components containing selectable data points. The plurality of dashboard components are associated with a plurality of types of healthcare content and are based on parameters received from a user. The example method includes automatically creating at least one alert when a data point departs from clinical norms. The clinical norms are defined in association with the dashboard components. At least one data point is associated with patient data. The example method includes receiving a selection of at least one alert from a user and providing a supplemental dashboard in response to the selection. The supplemental dashboard contains additional selectable data points related to at least the selected alert. The additional data points include at least a guideline, an assessment, and an action to facilitate additional user action.12-27-2012

Gary Peterson, Provo, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200855Manually Rotatable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion comprises a bolster bonded to a diamond symmetric, substantially conically shaped tip. The stationary portion comprises a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed intermediate and in mechanical contact with both the rotary and stationary portions. The compressible element is compressed sufficiently to restrict free rotation during a degradation operation.08-13-2009
20090200857Manually Rotatable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion comprises a bolster bonded to a diamond symmetric, substantially conically shaped tip. The stationary portion comprises a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed intermediate and in mechanical contact with both the rotary and stationary portions. The compressible element is compressed sufficiently to restrict free rotation during a degradation operation.08-13-2009
20110254348Resilent Connection between a Pick Shank and Block - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured that comprises a pick shank configured to be press fit directly within a bore of a block. The pick shank comprises an inside and outside surface. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank comprises at least one longitudinal recess extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The recess allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while maintaining a press fit between the bore and the shank.10-20-2011
20110254349Resilent Connection between a Pick Shank and Block - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured that comprises a pick shank configured to be press fit directly within a bore of a block. The pick shank comprises an inside and outside surface. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank comprises at least one longitudinal recess extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The recess allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while maintaining a press fit between the bore and the shank.10-20-2011
20110254350Resilent Connection between a Pick Shank and Block - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured that comprises a pick shank configured to be press fit directly within a bore of a block. The pick shank comprises an inside and outside surface. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank comprises at least one longitudinal recess extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The recess allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while maintaining a press fit between the bore and the shank.10-20-2011
20110266861Manually Rotatable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion comprises a bolster bonded to a diamond symmetric, substantially conically shaped tip. The stationary portion comprises a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed intermediate and in mechanical contact with both the rotary and stationary portions. The compressible element is compressed sufficiently to restrict free rotation during a degradation operation.11-03-2011
20130181501Pick with Threaded Shank - A degradation assembly may comprise a block secured to a surface. The degradation assembly may also comprise a pick comprising a working end and a shank. The shank may comprise a continuous external circumference and a shank thread form configured to secure the shank within the block, or within a holder secured within the block.07-18-2013

Patent applications by Gary Peterson, Provo, UT US

Gary Peterson, Salem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090267403Resilient Pick Shank - In one aspect of the invention, a pick assembly comprises a pick shank press fitted within a bore of a pick holder. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank also comprises at least one longitudinal slot extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The slot allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while still allowing the shank to maintain a press fit while within the bore.10-29-2009
20090273225Resilient Pick Shank - In one aspect of the invention, a pick assembly comprises a pick shank press fitted within a bore of a pick holder. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank also comprises at least one longitudinal slot extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The slot allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while still allowing the shank to maintain a press fit while within the bore.11-05-2009
20110013983End of a Moldboard Positioned Proximate a Milling Drum - In one aspect of the present invention, the present invention is a system for removing aggregate from a paved surface. The system includes a motorized vehicle with a degradation drum that is connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is defined by having a plurality of plates, including a moldboard positioned rearward of the milling drum. The moldboard comprises an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end comprises a section that is proximate the milling drum.01-20-2011
20110013984End of a Moldboard Positioned Proximate a Milling Drum - In one aspect of the present invention, the present invention is a system for removing aggregate from a paved surface. The system includes a motorized vehicle with a degradation drum that is connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is defined by having a plurality of plates, including a moldboard positioned rearward of the milling drum. The moldboard comprises an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end comprises a section that is proximate the milling drum.01-20-2011

Jack Peterson, Provo, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319730BIO-PHOTONIC FEEDBACK CONTROL SOFTWARE AND DATABASE - A process, apparatus, and method for online control and database collection and management of a computerized detection, tracking, and feedback control system. The system tests for nutrients by Raman scattering effects on skin or other tissues to determine the content of carotenoids or other nutrients as evidenced in that skin. Serum levels of nutrients may vary dramatically with time, but skin tissues may average such nutrition over time. Skin and other tissues may be scanned with light to produce accurate measurements of carotenoids or other nutrients accumulated in the skin based on the Raman scattering affect of those nutrients in the skin. A score can be derived from a properly calibrated bio-photonic scanner to reflect an averaged effective uptake of the detected nutrient (e.g. such as the carotenoid example).12-29-2011
20110320324BIO-PHOTONIC FEEDBACK CONTROL SOFTWARE AND DATABASE - A process, apparatus, and method for computerized detection, tracking, and feedback control of nutritional supplements in an animal, including humans relies on Raman scattering effects on skin or other tissues to determine the content of carotenoids or other nutrients as evidenced in that skin. Serum levels of nutrients may vary dramatically with time, but skin tissues may average such nutrition over time. Skin and other tissues may be scanned with light to produce accurate measurements of carotenoids or other nutrients accumulated in the skin based on the Raman scattering affect of those nutrients in the skin. A score can be derived from a properly calibrated bio-photonic scanner to reflect an averaged effective uptake of the detected nutrient (e.g. such as the carotenoid example). This feedback control is thus much more immediate than any anecdotal, long-term, report of general well being, which would vary so much between individuals as to be nearly impossible to ascertain on an individual level, and difficult, invasive, and expensive to determine individually in a conventional clinical procedure.12-29-2011

Jack R. Peterson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080200901CATHETER CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A catheter connector system that allows trimming of the proximal end of a catheter (single or multiple lumen) prior to the placement of a connector hub. In one variation, the catheter connector system comprises a catheter, a connector sheath including a soft collet, and a connector hub including a cannula for engaging the catheter and a connector hub interface for receiving the connector sheath.08-21-2008

Jack W. Peterson, Elkridge, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100081520Method and Device For Improving Putting - Implementations of the present invention provide systems and methods for providing a golfer putting information. Preferred embodiments may provide a golfer with optimal ball trajectory, including the initial path the ball should be stuck on, point to which the ball should be struck and optimal force with which the ball should be struck. In preferred embodiments a golfer utilizes a mobile putting device, which may be placed anywhere on or around a putting surface, where a putting surface may be any suitable environment for striking a golf ball with a putter. Preferred embodiments of the putting device are structured to allow alignment with the cup and/or stationary object, indicate where the ball should be placed, indicate the optimal line on which the ball should be struck and the computed force with which the ball should be struck. Some embodiments are structured to provide a golfer with feedback on the distance a practice swing would move the ball if struck, or after an actual putt, how hard the ball was hit with respect to the calculated target.04-01-2010

Jack W. Peterson, Elk Ridge, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130178311DIGITAL COMPASS BALL MARKER - The present invention extends to a digital compass ball marker that can be used to provide timely information to assist the golfer in determining a direction and force for a golf shot on a green. The digital compass ball marker can output this information using minimal information input by the golfer so that the use of the ball marker does not slow play, and in many cases, can speed play. The information provided by the ball marker can include a force with which to hit the shot and a direction to aim.07-11-2013
20140329620DIGITAL COMPASS BALL MARKER - The present invention extends to a digital compass ball marker that can be used to provide timely information to assist the golfer in determining a direction and force for a golf shot on a green. The digital compass ball marker can output this information using minimal information input by the golfer so that the use of the ball marker does not slow play, and in many cases, can speed play. The information provided by the ball marker can include a force with which to hit the shot and a direction to aim.11-06-2014
20150065271DIGITAL COMPASS BALL MARKER - The present invention extends to a digital compass ball marker that can be used to provide timely information to assist the golfer in determining a direction and force for a golf shot on a green. The digital compass ball marker can output this information using minimal information input by the golfer so that the use of the ball marker does not slow play, and in many cases, can speed play. The information provided by the ball marker can include a force with which to hit the shot and a direction to aim.03-05-2015

Patent applications by Jack W. Peterson, Elk Ridge, UT US

James Peterson, North Logan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090160951Three-Axis Image Stabilization System - An image stabilization system includes an optical assembly configured to receive electromagnetic radiation emitted by a target and produce focused image of the target; a focal plane array, the focal plane array being configured to receive the image and integrate at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation making up the image to produce an electrical representation of the image; sensors configured to provide kinematic data; a control system receiving the kinematic data and estimating jitter-induced motion of the image on the focal plane and outputting a control signal; and actuators configured to receive the control signal and to translate the focal plane along two orthogonal axes and rotate the focal plane about a third orthogonal axis such that jitter-induced motion of the image on the focal plane is reduced.06-25-2009
20120147362Transferring Optical Energy - For transferring optical energy, a first multimode wave guide transmits radiant energy with a homogenized beam to a first plurality of optical sensors of an array of optical sensors. The array measures the homogenized radiant energy. Each optical sensor of the first plurality of optical sensors measures a pixelized portion of the homogenized radiant energy. A method and system also perform the functions of the apparatus.06-14-2012
20120212633Three-Axis Image Stabilization System - An image stabilization system includes an optical assembly configured to receive electromagnetic radiation emitted by a target and produce focused image of the target; a focal plane array, the focal plane array being configured to receive the image and integrate at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation making up the image to produce an electrical representation of the image; sensors configured to provide kinematic data; a control system receiving the kinematic data and estimating jitter-induced motion of the image on the focal plane and outputting a control signal; and piezo-electric actuators configured to receive the control signal and to translate the focal plane along two orthogonal axes and rotate the focal plane about a third orthogonal axis such that jitter-induced motion of the image on the focal plane is reduced.08-23-2012

James C. Peterson, North Logan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130027793Multiple Optical Beam Folding Apparatus and Method - A multiple optical beam folding apparatus for directing optical energy includes two or more radiation collectors configured to direct radiant energy through two or more independent optical paths to a shared focal plan array (FPA). The radiation collectors may include one or more gas cells or vacuum cells. One or more of the two or more optical paths may include a Galilean telescope. First and second reflecting surfaces are positioned in each of the two or more independent optical paths. The first reflecting surfaces are distinct reflecting surfaces from the second reflecting surfaces and the first and second reflecting surfaces are configured to direct the radiant energy of their respective independent optical paths to the FPA. The two or more second reflecting surfaces may be distinct surfaces of a pyramidal mirror.01-31-2013
20130221206Systems and Methods for Conveying Energy - Disclosed herein are various energy conveyance systems that are able to convey energy along different optical paths to non-overlapping regions of a sensor. A system can include an objective optics system that collects and focuses energy, and can further include steering optics that are configured to divert an optical path of at least a portion of the energy that is collected via the objective optics system. The steering optics may cause different portions of energy collected via the objective optics system to be delivered as focused field images to non-overlapping or similar sections of a sensor.08-29-2013

Jeremy Peterson, Cedar Hills, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110127311OUT OF POSITION FRICTION STIR WELDING OF CASING AND SMALL DIAMETER TUBING OR PIPE - A system and method for friction stir welding of small diameter tubing, wherein the small diameter tubing is held in a correct position with a grasp sufficient to perform FSW when the tubing is comprised of high melting temperature materials, wherein the small diameter tubing can be rotated by the positioning and holding system while a FSW tool is held stationary, or vice versa, wherein internal mandrels are also described which can fit inside the smaller dimensions of the small diameter tubing and expand to provide a counter force to prevent deformation of the tubing when forces are applied by the FSW tool, wherein new FSW tool geometries are also described which enable the FSW tool to direct more heat on a tool/workpiece interface to counteract a lack of contact between the FSW shoulder and the workpiece because of tube curvature, and wherein the FSW tool is positioned on a small diameter tube by trailing the joint to provide desirable heating at the joint/workpiece interface and surface finishing.06-02-2011
20130068825MATERIAL SURFACE MODIFICATION USING FRICTION STIR WELDING HYBRID PROCESS - A system and method for modifying a work piece surface of high melting temperature materials such as Advanced High Strength Steels, wherein a friction stir welding tool may include cutting elements located on the outside diameter of a collar assembly, wherein the collar assembly may be retrofitted for existing friction stir welding tools, or may be designed as a custom attachment for a new hybrid friction stir welding tool, wherein the surface of the work piece may be modified by removing detrimental flash and burr created during operation of the friction stir welding tool.03-21-2013
20130206818SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLDING MATERIALS HAVING ARCUATE SURFACES IN PLACE FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING OR PROCESSING - A system and method for holding a friction stir processing material in place on a substrate having a curved surface for the purpose of mixing the friction stir processing material into the curved substrate using a solid-state process, wherein the system includes selecting one of a variety of mechanical means of attaching the friction stir processing material to the substrate that will enable friction stir processing to be performed that is economical, efficient and safe.08-15-2013
20130299560DISPOSABLE MANDREL FOR FRICTION STIR JOINING - A system and method for providing a mandrel that can be used to react the loads that are created by a friction stir joining tool as it performs friction stir joining of tubulars, the mandrel selected from a disposable mandrel, a partially disposable mandrel, a reusable mandrel, and a mandrel that is partially disposable and partially reusable.11-14-2013
20130299561FRICTION STIR JOINING OF CURVED SURFACES - A system and method for joining curved surfaces such as pipes by obtaining pipes having additional rough stock material on the pipe ends, the rough stock material being precision machine processed to prepare complementary face profiles on each of the curved surfaces and then performing friction stir joining of the pipes to obtain a joint that has fewer defects than joints created from conventional welding.11-14-2013
20140183798MANUFACTURE OF CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING LOBES - An apparatus for forming a cutting insert. The apparatus may include compression device having a first sleeve with a bore therein. The first sleeve may receive a substantially hollow can. A plurality of solid particulates may be positioned within the can, and a substrate material or other punch may also be positioned in the can. A forming device of the compression device may be located adjacent an end of the can in which the solid particulates are located. The forming device may include at least one protrusion extending from an inner surface thereof into the bore. The protrusion may be adapted to deform the can while also forming the plurality of solid particulates into a solid mass having one or more reliefs and one or more lobes therein.07-03-2014
20140183800MANUFACTURE OF CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING LOBES - An apparatus for forming a cutting insert may include a compression device having a sleeve with a bore. The sleeve may receive a substantially hollow can. Solid particulates may be positioned within the can, and a substrate material or other punch may also be positioned in the can. A forming device adjacent an end of the can in which the solid particulates are located may include at least one protrusion extending into the bore. The protrusion may be adapted to deform the can while also forming the plurality of solid particulates into a solid mass having one or more reliefs and/or lobes. A method may include pressing the solid particulates while within a can to form a solid mass having one or more reliefs or lobes. An HPHT process may be performed to bond the solid mass to a substrate material.07-03-2014
20140263574OUT OF POSITION FRICTION STIR WELDING OF CASING AND SMALL DIAMETER TUBING OR PIPE - A system and method for friction stir welding of small diameter tubing, wherein the small diameter tubing is held in a correct position with a grasp sufficient to perform FSW when the tubing is comprised of high melting temperature materials, wherein the small diameter tubing can be rotated by the positioning and holding system while a FSW tool is held stationary, or vice versa, wherein internal mandrels are also described which can fit inside the smaller dimensions of the small diameter tubing and expand to provide a counter force to prevent deformation of the tubing when forces are applied by the FSW tool, wherein new FSW tool geometries are also described which enable the FSW tool to direct more heat on a tool/workpiece interface to counteract a lack of contact between the FSW shoulder and the workpiece because of tube curvature, and wherein the FSW tool is positioned on a small diameter tube by trailing the joint to provide desirable heating at the joint/workpiece interface and surface finishing.09-18-2014

Patent applications by Jeremy Peterson, Cedar Hills, UT US

Kathryn Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130171062MAPPING IN VIVO EOSINOPHIL ACTIVATION IN EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS - Provided are compositions and methods for diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis in a mammalian subject. Further provided are methods of monitoring the course of eosinophilic esophagitis in a subject diagnosed with the disease.07-04-2013
20150057517SAMPLE CAPTURE DEVICE AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Disclosed are devices, compositions, and methods for diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis in a subject. Also disclosed are methods for monitoring the course of eosinophilic esophagitis in a subject before, during, and after treatment.02-26-2015

Keith R. Peterson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090287253POLYAXIAL SCREW SYSTEM - A polyaxial screw system includes a drive cap having a partition wall with a first side and an opposing second side, a passage extending through the partition wall. A sleeve projects from the second side of the partition wall, the sleeve and partition wall bounding a socket. A shaft outwardly projects from the first side of the partition wall. A screw has a threaded portion and a head formed on an end thereof. The head of the screw is at least partially disposed within socket of the drive cap. A collet is at least partially disposed within the socket of the drive cap. At least a portion of a compression cap movably extends through the opening in the partition wall so that the compression cap can selectively move the collet relative to the drive cap.11-19-2009
20120083851METHOD FOR POLYAXIAL SCREW SYSTEM - A method for mounting a polyaxial screw into a bone includes rotating a drive cap so that a screw mounted to the drive cap is screwed into a bone, the drive cap having a socket in which a portion of the screw is pivotably disposed, at least a portion of a collet being disposed within the socket between the screw and the drive cap. A stabilizing structure and a fastener are positioned onto a shaft projecting from the drive cap. The fastener is advanced along the shaft so as to push a portion of a compression cap against the collet which in turn wedges the collet within the socket of the drive cap and causes the collet to bias against a portion of the screw, thereby locking the position of the screw, the collet, and the drive cap relative to each other.04-05-2012

Kelly Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120204153AUTOMATED TESTING ON MULTIPLE VIDEO GAME PLATFORMS - A system and method for performing external and automated testing of video game software. A video game testing system includes a testing farm with game platforms and a communications hub communicatively linked with the game platforms. The system includes test scripts stored in memory that each defines test functions to be performed on the game platforms. The test scripts are platform neutral such that they can be written once and run on game consoles regardless of hardware or software differences. The system includes a testing framework on a computer system communicatively linked with the communications hub. During operations, the testing framework selects one of the test scripts transmits test messages with test orders to a subset of the game platforms and receives back test data including crash data. The platforms may differ in configuration or be identical consoles and be concurrently used to efficiently perform a test.08-09-2012
20120209571Performance Metrics Gathering From Multiple Video Game Platforms - A system and method for performing performance testing of video game software from a host computer or external to the game platforms. The system includes a plurality of game platforms, of one, two, or more configurations, running a video game and a communications hub communicatively linked with the game platforms. The testing system includes a metrics gathering framework linked with the communications hub. During operation, the metrics gathering framework requests a metric value from the game platforms via the communication hub, receives the metric values from the game platforms, and stores the metric values in memory of the computer system. In this manner, the majority of the performance test is performed externally or “off-console so as to avoid polluting the testing environment such as by hindering game performance. The testing may include determining a metric value is out-of-tolerance, and, in response, requesting additional performance data to facilitate troubleshooting.08-16-2012

Kerry L. Peterson, North Ogden, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130219767UNIVERSAL FIREARM MOUNT - A system for coupling a red dot sight to a handgun is provided. The system may include a mounting unit made from a single piece of material. The piece may include a male dovetail and a longitudinal rail thereon. The male dovetail may be disposed in a female dovetail of a rear sight portion of the handgun. The longitudinal rail may be configured to receive the red dot sight. The longitudinal rail may define a plurality of lateral slots on the top of the longitudinal rail, and a longitudinal slot extending across the entirety of, and laterally centered on, the top of the longitudinal length of the longitudinal rail. Two visual markers may be located on the back of the longitudinal rail, to the left and right of the longitudinal slot. A tapped aperture may extend through the male dovetail, and a set screw may be disposed therein.08-29-2013

Kyle Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130277631Disabling System for Auto-Arresting Safety Device - An auto-arresting safety device, comprising a housing; a fall arrest system supported by the housing, and having a first component moveable with respect to a second component, the fall arrest system being actuatable in response to a load to arrest movement of the first component relative to the second component, the fall arrest system being resettable to restore movement of the first component relative to the second component upon the load being at least partially removed; and a disabling system operable to prevent resetting of the fall arrest system upon the load exceeding a threshold load, such that, when actuated, the disabling system renders the safety device inoperable.10-24-2013

Luke Tilman Peterson, Park City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090096788METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF TRANSMISSION AND/OR STORAGE OF RAYS FOR PARALLELIZED RAY INTERSECTION TESTING - For ray tracing, methods, apparatus, and computer readable media provide efficient transmission and/or storage of rays between ray emitters, and an intersection testing resource. Ray emitters, during emission of a plurality of rays, identify a shared attribute of each ray of the plurality, and represent that attribute as shared ray data. The shared ray data, and other ray data sufficient to determine both an origin and a direction for each ray of the plurality, are transmitted. Functionality in the intersection testing resource receives the shared ray data and the other ray data, and interprets the shared ray data and the other ray data to determine an origin and direction for each ray of the plurality, and provides those rays for intersection testing. Rays can be stored in the shared attribute format in the intersection testing resource and data elements representing the rays can be constructed later. Programmable receiving functionality of the intersection testing resource can accommodate many ray types and other situations.04-16-2009
20090096789METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR LIGHT ENERGY ACCOUNTING IN RAY TRACING - For ray tracing systems, described methods, media, apparatuses provide for accounting of light energy that will be collected at pixels of a 2-D representation without recursive closure of a tree of ray/primitive intersections, and also provide for adaptivity in ray tracing based on importance indicators of each ray, such as a weight, which may be carried in data structures representative of the rays. Examples of such adaptivity may include determining a number of children to issue for shading an identified intersecting primitive, culling rays, and adding rays to achieve more accurate sampling, if desired. All such adaptivity may be triggered with goal-based indicators, such as a threshold value representative of rendering progress to a time-based goal, such as a frame rate.04-16-2009
20090128562SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RENDERING WITH RAY TRACING - For ray tracing scenes composed of primitives, systems and methods accelerate ray/primitive intersection identification by testing rays against elements of geometry acceleration data (GAD) in a parallelized intersection testing resource. Groups of rays can be described as shared attribute information and individual ray data for efficient ray data transfer between a host processor and the testing resource. The host processor also hosts shading and/or management processes controlling the testing resource and adapting the ray tracing, as necessary or desirable, to meet criteria, while reducing degradation of rendering quality. The GAD elements can be arranged in a graph, and rays can be collected into collections based on whether a ray intersects a given element. When a collection is deemed ready for further testing, it is tested for intersection with GAD elements connected, in the graph, to the given element. The graph can be hierarchical such that rays of a given collection are tested against children of the GAD element associated with the given collection.05-21-2009
20090284523METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR ACCELERATING INTERSECTION TESTING IN RAY-TRACING RENDERING - For ray tracing scenes composed of primitives, systems and methods accelerate intersection testing by testing rays against elements of geometry acceleration data (GAD) arranged in a graph of nodes, where pairs of nodes are connected by edges, and each element bounds a varying granularity selection of the primitives. Upon detection of intersections between rays and elements, references to the rays are added to respective collections associated with the elements. Further processing of those rays is deferred until rays of a given collection are determined ready, and then rays from such a ready collection are tested for intersection with elements of GAD connected by edges to the element associated with the ready collection. When a primitive is bounded by no higher granularity GAD element, it is tested for intersection, and indications of intersection are output. Some examples encourage production of many secondary rays and collect such rays for parallelized testing, regardless of traversal order, camera ray association, or a time when each ray was spawned.11-19-2009

Matt Peterson, Lindon, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140258129METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING A SECURE COMMUNICATIONS SESSION - A system and method are provided for establishing a secure communication session de novo. A first device and a second device are enabled with two separate and unconnected communications channels. The first channel extends to a service provider server (“server”) and preferably the Internet. The second channel may be formed by the first device and the second device transferring information by light, sound or vibration. The first device and the server communicate a session identifier via the first channel. The first device communicates the session identifier and optionally an encryption key and other information to the first device via the second channel. The second device transmits a message with an encrypted payload to the server referencing the session identifier via the first channel. The message is delivered to the first device by reference to the session identifier, either automatically or by a request message delivered to the server.09-11-2014

Matt A. Peterson, Provo, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100152434Protein Kinase-binding Nucleosides and Associated Methods - Therapeutically active nucleosides and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, a nucleoside molecule having a general structural similar to ATP. Such nucleosides have a structure that allows binding to, and subsequent regulation of, protein kinase molecules. As such, the nucleosides of the present invention have may be capable of treating a variety of kinase-related medical disorders.06-17-2010

Matthew T. Peterson, Lindon, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100050232SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.02-25-2010
20110282977SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.11-17-2011
20110283273SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.11-17-2011
20120192256DISCONNECTED CREDENTIAL VALIDATION USING PRE-FETCHED SERVICE TICKETS - One or more user service tickets are obtained (i.e. pre-fetched) from an authentication server and stored in a ticket cache. The user service tickets facilitate a login device communicating with one or more users or group members associated with the login device. Login credentials for the users or group members may be subsequently authenticated against the user service tickets within the ticket cache thereby eliminating the need for immediate access to the authentication server or a previous login session by the users or group members. The user service tickets within the ticket cache may be refreshed as needed. In one embodiment, the user service tickets are refreshed daily and also in response to login attempts if the authentication service is readily accessible.07-26-2012
20120215899SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.08-23-2012
20120297035SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.11-22-2012
20140012964SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.01-09-2014
20140196132DISCONNECTED CREDENTIAL VALIDATION USING PRE-FETCHED SERVICE TICKETS - One or more user service tickets are obtained (i.e. pre-fetched) from an authentication server and stored in a ticket cache. The user service tickets facilitate a login device communicating with one or more users or group members associated with the login device. Login credentials for the users or group members may be subsequently authenticated against the user service tickets within the ticket cache thereby eliminating the need for immediate access to the authentication server or a previous login session by the users or group members. The user service tickets within the ticket cache may be refreshed as needed. In one embodiment, the user service tickets are refreshed daily and also in response to login attempts if the authentication service is readily accessible.07-10-2014
20140379876SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer having a foreign operating system. In an embodiment, a translator manager manages the association between the policy on the first computer and the translator on the second computer. Computer management complexity and information technology management costs are reduced by centralizing computer management on the native operating system. Further reductions in management complexity are realized when the present invention is used in conjunction with network directory services.12-25-2014

Patent applications by Matthew T. Peterson, Lindon, UT US

Michael L. Peterson, South Jordan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140058868SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING OR CHANGING THE STATUS OF AN ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH A PREPAID CARD - A system and method for activating and funding prepaid cards at the point of sale by making innovative use of existing point-of-sale devices and existing credit/debit card acceptance networks and processes. The invention obviates the need to implement new/different technology at point-of-sale terminals that are widely used at retail outlets. This invention makes use of the existing credit and charge card systems and processes, including industry standard message formats, to settle funds and fees between the seller and the issuer of the prepaid card, thus further reducing the expense and time-to-market for product distribution.02-27-2014

Mitch K. Peterson, North Ogden, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130219767UNIVERSAL FIREARM MOUNT - A system for coupling a red dot sight to a handgun is provided. The system may include a mounting unit made from a single piece of material. The piece may include a male dovetail and a longitudinal rail thereon. The male dovetail may be disposed in a female dovetail of a rear sight portion of the handgun. The longitudinal rail may be configured to receive the red dot sight. The longitudinal rail may define a plurality of lateral slots on the top of the longitudinal rail, and a longitudinal slot extending across the entirety of, and laterally centered on, the top of the longitudinal length of the longitudinal rail. Two visual markers may be located on the back of the longitudinal rail, to the left and right of the longitudinal slot. A tapped aperture may extend through the male dovetail, and a set screw may be disposed therein.08-29-2013

Oren V. Peterson, Pleasant Grove, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301686Apparatus for Horizontal Continuous Metal Casting in a Sealed Table Caster - A method and apparatus for preparing and delivering various types of carbon and microalloy steel, free of oxygen with abundance of nuclei, when cast producing ultra fine grain steel free of internal defeats with excellent quality. A horizontal sealed table caster has a chamber, containing a suitable atmosphere for casting, with a tube connecting to a tundish so as to allow a liquid to flow into the chamber. The liquid metal is captured on a cooling belt along the bottom of the chamber and is maintained as a specific width and depth. The cooling belt serves as a heat sink causing the liquid metal to solidify from the bottom up, allowing inclusions to migrate to the surface of the steel. A layer of liquid metal is maintained on top of the solidifying steel until the solidification reaches the surface. The belt moves the solid metal toward the exit of the chamber. As the liquid metal solidifies, the impurities migrate in the liquid metal, reaching the surface and a solid metal body free of inclusions with the superior properties is produced.12-10-2009

Raymond L. Peterson, West Valley, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110108011FUEL PRETREATER - A fuel pretreater apparatus for pretreating fuel for combustion is provided. A conversion tube is provided for vaporized fuel to flow therethrough. The conversion tube includes an intake end for receiving the vaporized fuel and an outlet end for dispersing the vaporized fuel. The conversion tube includes a hollow tapered interior wall having a narrower diameter near the intake end and a wider diameter near the outlet end. A tapered conversion rod is removably placed inside the conversion tube. The tapered conversion rod is conically tapered along at least one half of a length of the tapered conversion rod. The tapered conversion rod includes a narrow end corresponding to the narrower diameter of the conversion tube near the intake end and a wide end corresponding to the wider diameter of the conversion tube near the outlet end.05-12-2011

R. Bret Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090307602SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND SHARING A PRESENTATION - In one example, a method for creating a presentation comprises uploading a plurality of digital medial files from a client device to an application server for processing and subsequent storage on a media server. The method additionally comprises receiving user input from the client device defining aspects of a presentation, the user-defined aspects identifying a configuration file and a plurality of digital media files for inclusion in the presentation. The method further comprises transmitting the user-defined aspects from the client device to the application server. The application server stores a record of the presentation, the record including the user-defined aspects. Further, the application server distributes a link to the record that is accessed to retrieve and dynamically render the presentation.12-10-2009

Robert L. Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110232010MICROBRIDGES FOR REGIONAL AIRCRAFT AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An aircraft boarding apparatus has a passenger bridge that has a confinement structure coupled to the second passenger bridge. The confinement structure exerts a ground-anchoring effect on the second passenger bridge to offset the ultralight configuration of the passenger bridge.09-29-2011
20140007360MICROBRIDGES FOR REGIONAL AIRCRAFT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An aircraft boarding apparatus has a passenger bridge that has a confinement structure coupled to the second passenger bridge. The confinement structure exerts a ground-anchoring effect on the second passenger bridge to offset the ultralight configuration of the passenger bridge.01-09-2014
20140345068MICROBRIDGES FOR REGIONAL AIRCRAFT AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An aircraft boarding apparatus has a passenger bridge that has a confinement structure coupled to the second passenger bridge. The confinement structure exerts a ground-anchoring effect on the second passenger bridge to offset the ultralight configuration of the passenger bridge.11-27-2014

Roger Lee Peterson, North Ogden, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100282643PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM OIL SHALE - A system for producing petroleum products (11-11-2010

Samuel J. Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130024260METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INCENTIVIZING ONLINE RETAIL PURCHASERS TO ELICIT ADDITIONAL ONLINE SALES - Various methods and systems are provided for conducting transactions, such as electronic transactions over the internet. In one embodiment, an offer for a specified product or service is made by an online provider or retailer. The offer may be made in connection with certain preliminary or qualifying conditions being met. A customer may accept the offer by purchasing the good or service identified and then be provided with an incentive to publicize their purchase in an effort to get others to consider purchasing the item and also, possibly, participate in the incentive program. Certain parameters are monitored after an individual has purchased the product, and, eventually, a determination is made as to what type of reward the purchaser(s) will receive, if any. Any reward earned in accordance with the incentive program is then provided to the purchaser(s).01-24-2013

Samuel Jacob Peterson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090171813SYSTEM, PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND METHOD OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION NETWORK GUIDED NAVIGATION - Systems, program product, and methods of electronic communication network guided navigation which allow users to obtain more relevant product search results much more quickly, are provided. An example of a system can allow a user to enter or start a product search request for a relatively broad term in a search engine and quickly start looking for relevant information by assisting the user in narrowing the product search results in a more efficient guided search. The results can be displayed to a user in a row of boxes, which focus the user on categories of potential intentions or meanings behind the product search request term or terms so that the user's intent can be quickly ascertained and the user directed to results more closely aligned with or coinciding with the user's intent behind the product search request.07-02-2009
20130218722SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE USING PERSONAL AND BUSINESS NETWORKS - Electronic commerce over a publicly accessible computer network such as the Internet is facilitated and leveraged by a computer system that forms a community of computer user parties based on personal and business connections of the parties involved. Personal connections are created between users by invitation and mutual acceptance. Business connections are created between users when a transaction takes place between those users. Users search to perform any one or more of a variety of actions such as to purchase products, browse departments and categories for purchasing products, or explore the connections between the parties involved to find items to buy. Different groupings of the parties involved may be the users themselves and other buyers/sellers in the business network, the users themselves and their friends in the personal networks, or some combination of buyers/sellers and friends from each of the types of networks. A computer or server at a site in the network implements an architecture whereby various pages viewed by a user have links to enable them to find products.08-22-2013

Patent applications by Samuel Jacob Peterson, Orem, UT US

Samuel Jacob Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110270717SYSTEM, PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND METHODS FOR ONLINE IMAGE HANDLING - A system to facilitate electronic commerce associated with an online marketplace, program product, and methods are provided. Electronic commerce over a computer network is facilitated by a computer system that forms a community of computers that enable the users to buy and sell items in an online marketplace. To list the item on an online marketplace website, for example, the selling user posts an item with a seller marketplace item management website by completing an online-item marketplace item creation form. The form requires input related to the item, such as a description, sale price or minimum bid, shipping instructions, and the like, and an image file or image file location illustrating the marketplace item. The seller marketplace item management server provides a marketplace administrator server the marketplace item data including original image file or image file location. The server contains a random image size generator that generates at least two additional images of the marketplace item for display in a seller marketplace item web page to advertise the marketplace item.11-03-2011
20140164168SYSTEM, PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND METHODS FOR ONLINE IMAGE HANDLING - A system to facilitate electronic commerce associated with an online marketplace, program product, and methods are provided. Electronic commerce over a computer network is facilitated by a computer system that forms a community of computers that enable the users to buy and sell items in an online marketplace. To list the item on an online marketplace website, for example, the selling user posts an item with a seller marketplace item management website by completing an online-item marketplace item creation form. The form requires input related to the item, such as a description, sale price or minimum bid, shipping instructions, and the like, and an image file or image file location illustrating the marketplace item. The seller marketplace item management server provides a marketplace administrator server the marketplace item data including original image file or image file location. The server contains a random image size generator that generates at least two additional images of the marketplace item for display in a seller marketplace item web page to advertise the marketplace item.06-12-2014

S. Barrett Peterson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100264134APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR INDUCTION HEATING - A heating apparatus for induction heating is disclosed. The heating apparatus may comprise a bearing ring, at least one bearing element disposed in the bearing ring, and a braze material adjacent to the at least one bearing element and the bearing ring. The heating apparatus may additionally comprise an inductor positioned radially adjacent to at least a portion of the bearing ring. A current source may be electrically coupled to the inductor. A bearing orienting member may also abut a surface of the at least one bearing element. The bearing orienting member may orient a surface of the at least one bearing element. A heating method is also disclosed.10-21-2010
20110088955CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES, DRILL BITS INCLUDING SAME, METHODS OF CUTTING, AND METHODS OF ROTATING A CUTTING ELEMENT - A subterranean drilling system may include a drill string and a rotary drill bit coupled to the drill string. The rotary drill bit may include a bit body and a cutting element coupled to the bit body, with the cutting element being structured to rotate in response to torque applied to the cutting element. The system also may include a cam assembly coupled to the drill string, a cam follower assembly in contact with a cam surface of the cam assembly, and a torque-applying structure coupled to the cam follower assembly. The torque-applying structure may be configured to apply torque to the cutting element in response to relative rotation between the cam assembly and the cam follower assembly.04-21-2011
20120234609CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES, DRILL BITS INCLUDING SAME, METHODS OF CUTTING, AND METHODS OF ROTATING A CUTTING ELEMENT - A subterranean drilling system may include a drill string and a rotary drill bit coupled to the drill string. The rotary drill bit may include a bit body and a cutting element coupled to the bit body, with the cutting element being structured to rotate in response to torque applied to the cutting element. The system also may include a cam assembly coupled to the drill string, a cam follower assembly in contact with a cam surface of the cam assembly, and a torque-applying structure coupled to the cam follower assembly. The torque-applying structure may be configured to apply torque to the cutting element in response to relative rotation between the cam assembly and the cam follower assembly.09-20-2012
20120281938TILTING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS IN BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - Embodiments relate to tilting superhard bearing element bearing assemblies and apparatuses. The disclosed assemblies/apparatuses may be employed in downhole motors of a subterranean drilling system or other mechanical systems. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a support ring and a plurality of superhard bearing elements each of which is tilted and/or tiltably secured relative to the support ring and distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements includes a bearing surface and a base portion. The base portion of the at least one of the superhard bearing elements may include a tilting feature configured to allow the at least one of the superhard bearing elements to be tiltable about a tilt axis. The bearing assembly includes retaining features that secure the superhard bearing elements to the support ring.11-08-2012
20130156357BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may include a bearing surface. At least one of the plurality of superhard bearing elements may include at least one texture feature that may be formed in a lateral surface thereof. The bearing assembly may also include a support ring that carries the superhard bearing elements.06-20-2013
20130182980BEARING ELEMENTS, BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS - Bearing components, bearing assemblies and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a bearing element includes a base layer and a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) layer comprising a plurality of PCD elements coupled with the base layer wherein each PCD element comprising a substrate and a diamond table. The plurality of PCD elements may be fit together to form a substantially continuous bearing surface. For example, the diamond tables may exhibit substantially square or rectangular geometries that are fit together to define the bearing surface. In other embodiments, the bearing elements may be spaced apart from one another. In other embodiments, the bearing element may include a single PCD element formed from a prefabricated PCD compact or cutting tool blank. Various bearing assemblies may incorporate such a bearing element including, for example, thrust bearings, journal bearings, and tilting pad bearing assemblies.07-18-2013
20130188899ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - In an embodiment, a roller bearing assembly may include superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis, with gaps located between adjacent ones of the superhard bearing elements. Each of the superhard bearing elements may include a bearing surface and a pair of side surfaces intersecting the bearing surface. Each of the side surfaces may form a respective oblique angle relative to the axis. The roller bearing assembly may include a support ring having the superhard bearing elements affixed thereto. The bearing surfaces of the superhard bearing elements may be positioned and configured to form at least a portion of a superhard raceway for rolling elements to roll over. The oblique angle may be selected to at least partially inhibit the gaps from impeding the rolling elements during operation.07-25-2013
20140020956CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES, DRILL BITS INCLUDING SAME, METHODS OF CUTTING, AND METHODS OF ROTATING A CUTTING ELEMENT - A subterranean drilling system may include a drill string and a rotary drill bit coupled to the drill string. The rotary drill bit may include a bit body and a cutting element coupled to the bit body, with the cutting element being structured to rotate in response to torque applied to the cutting element. The system also may include a cam assembly coupled to the drill string, a cam follower assembly in contact with a cam surface of the cam assembly, and a torque-applying structure coupled to the cam follower assembly. The torque-applying structure may be configured to apply torque to the cutting element in response to relative rotation between the cam assembly and the cam follower assembly.01-23-2014
20140102810BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND APPARATUSES INCLUDING TILTING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - Embodiments relate to tilting superhard bearing element bearing assemblies and apparatuses. The disclosed assemblies/apparatuses may be employed in downhole motors of a subterranean drilling system or other mechanical systems. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a support ring and a plurality of superhard bearing elements each of which is tilted and/or tiltably secured relative to the support ring and distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements includes a bearing surface and a base portion. The base portion of the at least one of the superhard bearing elements may include a tilting feature configured to allow the at least one of the superhard bearing elements to be tiltable about a tilt axis. The bearing assembly includes retaining features that secure the superhard bearing elements to the support ring.04-17-2014
20140105739BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS - Bearing components, bearing assemblies and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a bearing element includes a base layer and a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) layer comprising a plurality of PCD elements coupled with the base layer wherein each PCD element comprising a substrate and a diamond table. The plurality of PCD elements may be fit together to form a substantially continuous bearing surface. For example, the diamond tables may exhibit substantially square or rectangular geometries that are fit together to define the bearing surface. In other embodiments, the bearing elements may be spaced apart from one another. In other embodiments, the bearing element may include a single PCD element formed from a prefabricated PCD compact or cutting tool blank. Various bearing assemblies may incorporate such a bearing element including, for example, thrust bearings, journal bearings, and tilting pad bearing assemblies.04-17-2014
20140169718ROLLER BEARING APPARATUSES INCLUDING COMPLIANT ROLLING ELEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - In an embodiment, a roller bearing apparatus may include a rotor having first superhard raceway elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each first superhard raceway element includes a raceway surface positioned/configured to form a first portion of a raceway. The apparatus includes a stator including second superhard raceway elements generally opposed to the first superhard raceway elements. Each second superhard raceway element includes a raceway surface positioned/configured to form a second portion of the raceway. The apparatus includes rolling elements interposed between the rotor and stator and positioned and configured to roll on the raceway. One or more of the rolling elements may be configured to elastically deform on the raceway during use. At least a portion of the raceway exhibits a first modulus of elasticity greater than a second modulus of elasticity of at least a portion of the one or more of the rolling elements.06-19-2014
20140345141BEARING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE, BEARING APPARATUSES, AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to bearing assemblies configured to effectively provide heat distribution from and/or heat dissipation for bearing element, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed about an axis. Each superhard bearing element of the plurality of superhard bearing elements has a superhard material including a superhard surface. Additionally, a support ring structure that includes a support ring that supports the plurality of superhard bearing elements and a thermally-conductive structure in thermal communication with the superhard table of each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements. The thermally-conductive structure has a higher thermal conductivity than the support ring of the support ring structure.11-27-2014
20150043849THERMAL MANAGEMENT BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, the bearing assembly may include a support ring extending circumferentially about a central axis and a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about the central axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may be mounted to the support ring and may include a bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include one or more thermal management elements including at least one of one or more thermally conductive structures or at least one of the superhard tables exhibiting a non-uniform thickness structured to promote cooling thereof during use. The one or more thermal management elements are in thermal communication one or more bearing surfaces and are configured to promote heat transfer away from the one or more of the bearing surfaces.02-12-2015

Patent applications by S. Barrett Peterson, Orem, UT US

Sean Peterson, Santaquin, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120211305LADDERS, LADDER COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided including various embodiments of a combination ladder. In some embodiments, a platform is provided that is fixedly coupled with a rail assembly of a combination ladder. The platform may pivot between a useable position or state and a stowed or stored position or state. The platform may maintain a position relative to certain rungs of the rail assembly while being displaceable relative to other rungs of the rail assembly. A hand rail may be coupled to the rail assembly and a tray may be coupled with the hand rail. The tray and the platform may be configured to maintain a constant distance between one another while the rail assembly is adjusted for height.08-23-2012
20130186710ELEVATED WORKING PLATFORM AND RELATED METHODS - Elevated work platforms, as well as associated methods, are provided. In one particular embodiment, an elevated platform apparatus is provided comprising a first rail assembly having a pair of rails coupled with a plurality of rungs, a second rail assembly hingedly coupled with the first rail assembly, a platform configured to rest upon a portion of the first rail assembly and the second rails assembly and a cage associated with the platform. The cage may include at least one bar and at least one gate, the at least one gate being configured to swing in a first direction upon a user stepping on to the platform from the first rail assembly, and then swing back to a closed position after the user is standing on the platform. The at least one gate is also limited from being displaced in a second direction, opposite the first direction, beyond the closed position.07-25-2013

Sean R. Peterson, Santaquin, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100224445STEPLADDERS AND RELATED METHODS - Stepladders and related methods of using and manufacturing stepladders are provided. In one embodiment, a stepladder is provided that comprises a top cap, a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly has a pair of spaced apart rails pivotally coupled with the top cap. The second assembly includes at least one rail pivotally coupled with the top cap. The first assembly and second assembly are configured to be displaced relative one another such that the stepladder is selectively positionable between a first, deployed state and a second, collapsed state. The first assembly, the second assembly and the top cap are cooperatively configured such that the at least one rail of the second assembly is at least partially nested within an envelope defined by the pair of spaced apart rails of the first assembly with the step ladder is in a collapsed state.09-09-2010
20100300805ADJUSTABLE LADDERS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.12-02-2010
20130118833ADJUSTABLE LADDERS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.05-16-2013
20140102827LADDER SECURING APPARATUSES, LADDERS INCORPORATING SAME AND RELATED METHODS - A ladder is provided comprising a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. A pair of hooks are located such that each hook is positioned adjacent and upper end of an associated rail. A securing apparatus is coupled adjacent the upper end of the first pair of spaced apart rails. The securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engaging members and may include a cross-member coupled therebetween. Each of the engagement members is pivotal with respect to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails. In one embodiment, the securing apparatus lacks any biasing members (e.g., springs or actuators) or locking members. The engagement members and hooks cooperatively encircle and overhead, generally horizontal support member to support and secure the ladder in a desired position.04-17-2014
20140190768STEPLADDERS AND RELATED METHODS - Stepladders and related methods of using and manufacturing stepladders are provided. In one embodiment, a stepladder is provided that comprises a top cap, a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly has a pair of spaced apart rails pivotally coupled with the top cap. The second assembly includes at least one rail pivotally coupled with the top cap. The first assembly and second assembly are configured to be displaced relative one another such that the stepladder is selectively positionable between a first, deployed state and a second, collapsed state. The first assembly, the second assembly and the top cap are cooperatively configured such that the at least one rail of the second assembly is at least partially nested within an envelope defined by the pair of spaced apart rails of the first assembly with the step ladder is in a collapsed state.07-10-2014
20140202793ADJUSTABLE LADDERS AND RELATED COMPONENTS - Adjustable ladders may include a pair of side rails having a plurality of rungs extending therebetween, and a pair of adjustable legs associated with the side rails. A pair of swing arms may include a first end pivotally coupled with a side rail, or a bracket associated with the side rail, as well as a second end pivotally coupled with an adjustable leg. The swing arm may be configured as a nonlinear structure. In one embodiment, the swing arm may include a first section that extends from a second section at a defined angle. The first and second sections may exhibit different lengths. Adjustment mechanisms may be pivotally coupled with an upper end of the adjustable legs. In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanisms may be configured such that, when actuated, they may be displaced in one direction while resisting displacement in a second, opposite direction.07-24-2014
20150068842ADJUSTABLE LADDERS, LADDER COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Ladders, ladder components, adjustment mechanisms and related methods are provided herein. In one embodiment, a ladder may include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting, for example, a leveler, a stabilizer, or any two relatively displaceable components of the ladder. The adjustment mechanism may include an actuating mechanism having a first structure and a second structure slidably disposed adjacent the first structure, the second structure having a plurality of engagement surfaces. A body is coupled with the first structure. At least two engagement pins are slidably displaceable relative to the body, wherein the plurality of engagement surfaces and the at least two engagement pins are arranged such that only a single engagement pin of the at least two engagement pins is in abutting engagement with an engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces at one time. At least one biasing member is configured to bias the at least two engagement pins towards engagement with the engagement surfaces.03-12-2015
20150075905LADDER SECURING APPARATUS, LADDERS INCORPORATING SAME AND RELATED METHODS - A ladder is provided having a securing apparatus for securing the ladder to a horizontally extending support structure (e.g., a utility cable), a vertically extending support structure (e.g., a utility pole) or both. In accordance with one embodiment, the securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engagement mechanisms, wherein each engagement mechanism is pivotally coupled with an associated rail of the ladder. Each engagement mechanism includes a frame member, an engagement member pivotally coupled with the frame member and a pole grasping structure coupled with the frame member. In one embodiment, each engagement member is configured to rotate from a first position, wherein an open gate is formed between the engagement member and its associated frame member, to a closed position.03-19-2015
20150075907LADDERS INCLUDING ROPE AND PULLEY SYSTEM AND FALL PROTECTION DEVICE - A ladder is provided which may include a positioning system, a fall arrest system, or both. In one embodiment, a rope and pulley system is provided wherein a first end of the rope is coupled to a base section of the ladder, a second end of the rope is coupled with a fly section of the ladder, and the rope extends between a plurality of pulleys. In one particular embodiment, the rope extends between five different pulleys, two being coupled with the fly section and three being coupled with the base section. At least one portion of the rope may extend along the side of the ladder (e.g., along the side of a rail of the fly section) while another section may extend up the front of the ladder between the rails and in front of the rungs. A fall arrest mechanism, or an ascender device, may be coupled with the section of rope extending up the ladder between the rails and in front of the rungs.03-19-2015
20150075908LADDERS WITH PHOTO LUMINESCENT AND REFLECTIVE COMPONENTS AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - A visual indicator for a ladder is provided which may include a component having a photo luminescent material, a component have a reflective material, or both. In one embodiment, the visual indicator includes a rung plug having a cap portion and a body portion, the body portion being configured to be inserted into the interior hollow of a ladder rung such that the cap portion is visible along the side of an associated ladder rail. The cap portion may comprise a photo luminescent material, a reflective material or both. In one embodiment, the cap portion comprises a photo luminescent material while a separate reflective indicator is placed on the ladder rail at a location adjacent the rung plug.03-19-2015

Patent applications by Sean R. Peterson, Santaquin, UT US

Stephen C. Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100022900Non-Invasive Method And Device For Measuring Cardiac Output - A system comprising a housing containing a signal generator coupled to an antenna and a dielectric material disposed about the antenna. The device is adapted to generate and direct a plurality of signals towards the heart of the person and measure a magnitude of a signal returned from the heart. The device further comprises a processor to compare differences between a magnitude of a signal propagated and the magnitude of the signal returned off the heart and determine a signal frequency having a maximum return loss value based on those differences. The processor also estimates a change in the amplitude of motion of a portion of a wall of the heart based on the differences between the magnitude of the signal propagated by the device and the magnitude of the signal returned off of the portion of the heart.01-28-2010

Ted Charles Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

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20130041735SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ONLINE MARKETING TO FACILITATE LIVE SOCIAL NETWORKING - Systems and methods for online marketing are disclosed that facilitate live social networking. Event hosts create offers to purchase participation in an event occurring on a predetermined date, at a predetermined time, in a predetermined location. The offers may be conditional upon a minimum number of purchases being made. Event offers are presented to a user based on user profile matching event target information, such as a demographic criteria. A user indicates a commitment to purchase, if the terms of the event are met The user's social network may be notified of the user's intent to participate in the event and offers extended for the individuals in the social network matching the event target information A breakdown of buyers may be provided to potential buyers.02-14-2013

Terry J. Peterson, Dammeron Valley, UT US

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20080212311Portable Lighting System - A portable lighting system including a light housing carrying at least one light emitter and a power source powering at least one light emitter. At least one portion of an interface is disposed on the light housing for securing an attachment having a corresponding mating portion of the interface. The interface includes a male portion having multiple protrusions and a female portion configured to receive and releasably retain the corresponding protrusions of the male portion. In another aspect, the interface for releasably secures a fastener to an attachment. At least one portion of the interface is disposed on the attachment and at least one mating portion of the interface is disposed on the fastener.09-04-2008
20100271813FLASHLIGHT WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE - A flashlight including a photovoltaic power source adapted to convert incident light energy to electrical energy and wherein the flashlight is configured such that the flashlight is induced to orient the photovoltaic power source to face upwards when the flashlight is placed on a generally horizontal surface. The flashlight can include a rechargeable battery pack so as to have a hybrid power supply. Also, a method of powering a flashlight including attaching at least one solar cell to a body of a flashlight, connecting the at least one solar cell to a battery such that electrical output of the solar cell can charge the battery, and connecting a switch and a lamp to the at least one solar cell and the battery such that a user can actuate the switch to connect the battery to the solar cell for charging of the battery or to the lamp for generation of light from the flashlight.10-28-2010

William Peterson, Provo, UT UT

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20110191378METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING, SEARCHING, AND VIEWING DIRECTORIES - A directory shell references one or more directories. Each directory comprises a plurality of directory objects each having object attributes and attribute data. One or more categories in the directory shell is associated with one or more directory objects and at least a portion of the associated object attribute. A user interface is operable for a user to query the categories in the directory shell. A directory interface is operable to send a search request to the directories in accordance with the query and receive data from the directories that satisfy the search request. 08-04-2011

William D. Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT US

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20080207977300-Year disposal solution for spent nuclear fuel - A method including a combination of intermediate storage and reprocessing is utilized to process spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and thereby effect a disposition of that SNF within a period of 300 years. The method includes five or more years of pool water storage wherein ninety-nine percent (%) of the fission wastes energy decays. The waste material is then stored in an air convention storage facility, before processing to separate Cesium and Strontium from the waste is effected. This air convection cooling may be done in convection air-cooled concrete casks. During 50 years of convection air-cooled storage the energy contained in the waste material declines another one half %. Thereafter, at any point the SNF is processed to sufficiently separate 99.999% of the 97% of actinides (approximately 95% U238 uranium, 1% U235 uranium, and 1% Pu239 plutonium) from the 3% fission wastes. Again, it is only necessary to provide approximately 99.999% separation of the TRU's (transuranic waste) from the fps (fission products)—more specifically, sufficient separation so that the residual fps are contaminated with less than 100 nCi/g TRU's, as defined in the Class C regulations—10CFR61. The separated actinides and transuranics are thereafter utilized in the manufacture of MOX (mixed oxide) or fast burner reactor fuel pellets for future reactor fuel. The remaining fission wastes, containing Cesium and Strontium, are then placed into containers and subsequently put into dry storage for the remainder of around 300 years, where most of the remaining half % of its radiation energy material, i.e., Cesium and Strontium decays. Thereafter this fission waste is put into a low level Class-C nuclear waste repository, which may include leaving them in the intermediate storage facility that is also designed to accommodate and dispose Class C waste.08-28-2008
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