Patents by Inventor Brian Patterson
Brian Patterson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240134416Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for personal area network (PAN) enablement. PAIN connection uses an interconnection laminate substrate for connectivity of personal area network components. The interconnection laminate substrate may be flexible or rigid. In one preferred form of the invention, the interconnection laminate substrate is flexible. A plurality of personal area network components is provided. An interconnection laminate substrate is provided within a manufactured article (e.g., a soft good assembly), where the interconnection laminate substrate enables connectivity among the plurality of personal area network components, and where the interconnection laminate substrate comprises interconnection wiring encapsulated in at least one protective encapsulation layer, with the interconnection wiring being coupled to a plurality of exposed connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Brian Farrell, Cameron Paul Barron, Allan Neville, Richard Bernard Streeter, Verner Patterson
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Publication number: 20240118134Abstract: Stray light in a metering structure is controlled by surrounding with a rigid shield an elongated length of a strut and supporting on the rigid shield a surface finish which is highly absorptive of light. The strut is thermally decoupled from the rigid shield using a plurality of insulating web layers comprising a multi-layer insulation (MLI) system disposed between the strut and the rigid shield. The MLI in such scenarios (1) thermally isolates the strut from the shield (2) serves as a support structure to support the rigid shield on the strut, and (3) absorbs thermally induced mechanical stresses as between the rigid shield and the strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Gordon Chun Kong Wu, Nicholas Piekiel, John Osborn, Kenneth Patterson, Brian Hart, Peter Bickford
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Patent number: 11950689Abstract: Apparatuses, tables, and method of making the apparatuses and tables are disclosed for stowing and expanding a desk device. An exemplary apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a frame, a first surface slidably received by the frame in a horizontal plane between and including a stowed position and an expanded position, and a second surface slidably received by the frame between and including a stowed position and an expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kathryn Cubrilovic, John Travis Wettroth, Brian William Wallace, Samuel Patterson, Yoshihito Nakagaki
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Publication number: 20240074576Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for controlling positioning of a desk. An exemplary apparatus includes a tabletop, expandable legs, motors, position sensors, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions. The motors alter a length of one of the expandable legs. The position sensors identify current position of each of the plurality of expandable legs. The instructions cause the processor to receive a sensor signal, a communication signal, or a command signal, receive the identified current position of one or more of the expandable legs, determine a projected length value for the one or more expandable legs responsive to the received sensor signal, the communication signal, or the command signal, and command one or more of the plurality of motors based on the projected length value for the one or more expandable legs and the identified current position of the one or more expandable legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: John Travis Wettroth, Samuel Patterson, Kathryn Cubrilovic, Brian William Wallace, Yoshihito Nakagaki
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Publication number: 20240079914Abstract: Methods, systems, and tables are disclosed for charging multiple devices on a surface and providing feedback. An exemplary method includes sensing a location of a wirelessly rechargeable device on a charging surface of the wirelessly charging surface device and wirelessly powering the wirelessly rechargeable device via a portion of the charging surface corresponding to the sensed location of the wirelessly rechargeable device. The method also includes receiving charging status information from the wirelessly rechargeable device and outputting a human perceptible indication responsive to the received charging status information and the sensed location of the wirelessly rechargeable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: John Travis Wettroth, Samuel Patterson, Kathryn Cubrilovic, Brian William Wallace, Yoshihito Nakagaki
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Publication number: 20240074575Abstract: Apparatuses, tables, and method of making the apparatuses and tables are disclosed for stowing and expanding a desk device. An exemplary apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a frame, a first surface slidably received by the frame in a horizontal plane between and including a stowed position and an expanded position, and a second surface slidably received by the frame between and including a stowed position and an expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Kathryn Cubrilovic, John Travis Wettroth, Brian William Wallace, Samuel Patterson, Yoshihito Nakagaki
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Patent number: 10961165Abstract: A controlled release fertilizer has been prepared comprising a nutrient core coated with one or more moisture barrier coatings, at least one of said moisture barrier coatings comprising: at least one polyethylene wax; and a thermoset polyurethane from the reaction of a polyol and a polyisocyanate. The weight ratio of thermoset polyurethane to polyethylene wax is from about 50:50 to about 98:2. The polyethylene wax is heated above the melt point of the polyethylene wax and mixed and dispersed into the polyol component of the thermoset polyurethane in a ratio of 90-70% polyol to 10-30% polyethylene wax before the thermoset polyurethane-forming mixture is applied to the surface of the nutrient core and cured. A coating of a high temperature microcrystalline wax can be applied prior to final curing of the thermoset polyurethane to the coated nutrient core particles.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Nutrient Encapsulation TechnologiesInventors: Eric Rosenthal, Brian Patterson
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Patent number: 10589893Abstract: A multi-sided container has more than four sides and foldable panels integrally arranged with respect to each other. A first panel and a second panel form a contiguity with a first fold line disposed therebetween. The first panel and a third panel form a contiguity with a second fold line disposed therebetween. The third panel is not parallel with and not orthogonal to the first panel. A first strength reinforcement feature includes a first slot having a first planar edge oriented orthogonal to the first panel and orthogonal to a z-axis, and a second planar edge oriented orthogonal to the second panel and parallel to the z-axis. The third panel includes a cut edge proximate the first fold line having a third planar edge oriented orthogonal to the third panel and orthogonal to the z-axis. The third planar edge is disposed in a same plane as the first planar edge.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLCInventors: Richard Allen Borek, James Brian Patterson
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Patent number: 10562827Abstract: A controlled release fertilizer has been prepared comprising a nutrient core coated with one or more moisture barrier coatings, at least one of said moisture barrier coatings comprising: at least one polyethylene wax; and a thermoset polyurethane from the reaction of a polyol and a polyisocyanate. The weight ratio of thermoset polyurethane to polyethylene wax is from about 50:50 to about 98:2. The polyethylene wax is heated above the melt point of the polyethylene wax and mixed and dispersed into the polyol component of the thermoset polyurethane in a ratio of 90-70% polyol to 10-30% polyethylene wax before the thermoset polyurethane-forming mixture is applied to the surface of the nutrient core and cured. A coating of a high temperature microcrystalline wax can be applied prior to final curing of the thermoset polyurethane to the coated nutrient core particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventors: Eric Rosenthal, Brian Patterson
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Patent number: 10414539Abstract: A reinforced container includes first, second and third panels, the first and second panels having a first fold line therebetween, the first and third panels having a second fold line therebetween, the first and second panels being disposed parallel to the z-axis, the third panel being disposed orthogonal to the z-axis, and the first fold line defining a first corner oriented parallel to the z-axis. A strength enhancing feature is disposed at the top of the first corner with a continuous planar edge orthogonal to the z-axis. The third panel defines a top surface of the container, the planar edge of the strength enhancing feature being disposed substantially parallel with at least a portion of the top surface, and the top surface has a corner portion disposed relative to the planar edge at a distance no greater than one half thickness of the third panel above the planar edge.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLCInventors: Bryan Keith Dorminey, James Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20190256436Abstract: A controlled release fertilizer has been prepared comprising a nutrient core coated with one or more moisture barrier coatings, at least one of said moisture barrier coatings comprising: at least one polyethylene wax; and a thermoset polyurethane from the reaction of a polyol and a polyisocyanate. The weight ratio of thermoset polyurethane to polyethylene wax is from about 50:50 to about 98:2. The polyethylene wax is heated above the melt point of the polyethylene wax and mixed and dispersed into the polyol component of the thermoset polyurethane in a ratio of 90-70% polyol to 10-30% polyethylene wax before the thermoset polyurethane-forming mixture is applied to the surface of the nutrient core and cured. A coating of a high temperature microcrystalline wax can be applied prior to final curing of the thermoset polyurethane to the coated nutrient core particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Eric Rosenthal, Brian Patterson
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Patent number: 10293954Abstract: A sensor system runs real-time software on the processor to receive and log temperature and humidity data from the sensors. A processor processes the data, reformats, if necessary, the data packaged with GPS information provided by the centralized sensor control system, transmits the packaged data (including error checking) to a designated receiver, and provides a diagnostic interface for displaying logged data and status information. This data is time stamped and transmitted to the centralized sensor control system across the external control/data interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Blue Storm Associates, Inc.Inventors: Mary Lockhart, Thomas H. Wallace, Randy Brumbaugh, Malcolm Robbie, Brian Patterson, Donna Blake, Andreas Goroch
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Publication number: 20180354677Abstract: A reinforced container includes first, second and third panels, the first and second panels having a first fold line therebetween, the first and third panels having a second fold line therebetween, the first and second panels being disposed parallel to the z-axis, the third panel being disposed orthogonal to the z-axis, and the first fold line defining a first corner oriented parallel to the z-axis. A strength enhancing feature is disposed at the top of the first corner with a continuous planar edge orthogonal to the z-axis. The third panel defines a top surface of the container, the planar edge of the strength enhancing feature being disposed substantially parallel with at least a portion of the top surface, and the top surface has a corner portion disposed relative to the planar edge at a distance no greater than one half thickness of the third panel above the planar edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Bryan Keith Dorminey, James Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20180297745Abstract: A multi-sided container has more than four sides and foldable panels integrally arranged with respect to each other. A first panel and a second panel form a contiguity with a first fold line disposed therebetween. The first panel and a third panel form a contiguity with a second fold line disposed therebetween. The third panel is not parallel with and not orthogonal to the first panel. A first strength reinforcement feature includes a first slot having a first planar edge oriented orthogonal to the first panel and orthogonal to a z-axis, and a second planar edge oriented orthogonal to the second panel and parallel to the z-axis. The third panel includes a cut edge proximate the first fold line having a third planar edge oriented orthogonal to the third panel and orthogonal to the z-axis. The third planar edge is disposed in a same plane as the first planar edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Richard Allen Borek, James Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20180251231Abstract: A sensor system runs real-time software on the processor to receive and log temperature and humidity data from the sensors. A processor processes the data, reformats, if necessary, the data packaged with GPS information provided by the centralized sensor control system, transmits the packaged data (including error checking) to a designated receiver, and provides a diagnostic interface for displaying logged data and status information. This data is time stamped and transmitted to the centralized sensor control system across the external control/data interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Blue Storm Associates, Inc.Inventors: Mary Lockhart, Tom Wallace, Randy Brumbaugh, Malcolm Robbie, Brian Patterson, Donna Blake, Andreas Goroch
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Patent number: 9963242Abstract: A sensor system runs real-time software on the processor to receive and log temperature and humidity data from the sensors. A processor processes the data, reformats, if necessary, the data packaged with GPS information provided by the centralized sensor control system, transmits the packaged data (including error checking) to a designated receiver, and provides a diagnostic interface for displaying logged data and status information. This data is time stamped and transmitted to the centralized sensor control system across the external control/data interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Blue Storm Associates, Inc.Inventors: Mary Lockhart, Thomas Wallace, Randal Brumbaugh, Malcolm Robbie, Brian Patterson, Donna Blake, Andreas Goroch
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Patent number: 9776890Abstract: A sanitizing system for water treatment in appliances that use or that have an associated water cycle where sanitization of the water in the water cycle is beneficial. The system comprises a controller, a biocide, and a biocide injection subsystem, wherein the controller provides a signal to the injection subsystem to release a biocide into a water reservoir contained within the appliance, and further wherein the signal provided by the controller is in response to a signal received by the controller from the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: JB Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Patterson, James Patterson
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Patent number: 9465019Abstract: A sensor system runs real-time software on the processor to receive and log temperature and humidity data from the sensors. A processor processes the data, reformats the data packaged with GPS information provided by the centralized sensor control system for transmission to the platform receiver (including error checking), and provides a diagnostic interface for displaying logged data and status information. This data is time stamped and transmitted to the centralized sensor control system across the external control/data interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Blue Storm Associates, Inc.Inventors: Mary Lockhart, Thomas Wallace, Randal Brumbaugh, Malcolm Robbie, Brian Patterson, Donna Blake, Andreas Goroch
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Publication number: 20160273720Abstract: An integrated barrier or partition (e.g. suspended ceiling, wall, etc.) containing lightweight solid state light sources wherein the light emitting surface of the light sources are the primary heat dissipating surfaces of the light sources. The light sources comprising of light emitting diodes (LED) in thermal contact to light transmitting thermally conductive elements and combined with a reflector element to form a light recycling cavity, provide both convective and radiative cooling from their light emitting surfaces, eliminating the need for external appended heat sinks. Seismically safe suspended ceilings contain integrated lighting where the lighting adds less than one gram per square foot to the structure. The lighting, integrated into but without penetrating the barrier (suspended ceiling, ceiling, wall, floor, etc.), is nonflammable and does not promote flame spread or smoke generation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: William R. Livesay, Scott M. Zimmerman, Richard L. Ross, Eduardo Deanda, Brian Patterson, Jere W. Myers
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Patent number: D1023797Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SUNFLOWER THERAPEUTICS, PBCInventors: Jay Patterson, Brian Hauser, Dar Bahatt