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: 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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Publication number: 20150346595Abstract: A particle-containment shield is provided. The particles-containment shield includes a containment structure that defines an air inlet to receive air heated by a projection lamp from the outlet of the projection-lamp module and defines an air outlet to vent air heated by the projection lamp away from the projection lamp. The containment structure is sealed intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet such that air heated by the projection lamp that enters through the air inlet exits the containment structure through the air outlet. The containment structure defines a length, a width, and a height of the particle-containment shield. The particle-containment shield includes one or more deflection members is arranged in the containment structure to collectively block all straight line paths from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to inhibit projection lamp particles from exiting the air outlet upon projection lamp rupture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Dan LOOMIS, Brian PATTERSON
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Patent number: 9140968Abstract: A particle-containment shield is provided. The particles-containment shield includes a containment structure that defines an air inlet to receive air heated by a projection lamp from the outlet of the projection-lamp module and defines an air outlet to vent air heated by the projection lamp away from the projection lamp. The containment structure is sealed intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet such that air heated by the projection lamp that enters through the air inlet exits the containment structure through the air outlet. The containment structure defines a length, a width, and a height of the particle-containment shield. The particle-containment shield includes one or more deflection members is arranged in the containment structure to collectively block all straight line paths from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to inhibit projection lamp particles from exiting the air outlet upon projection lamp rupture.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Dan Loomis, Brian Patterson
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Patent number: 9058127Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for data transfer in storage systems. One embodiment includes a method that transmits a state of cached write data and mapping metadata associated with a disk group from a first array to a second array and then transfers access to the disk group from the first array to the second array while host applications continue to access data in the disk group.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael B. Jacobson, Brian Patterson, Ronald D. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 8873086Abstract: Document processing devices and account manager systems are presented which verify validity of pairings of installed consumables and document processing devices for permissive enablement of document processing functionality based on validity of the pairings.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Brent Rodney Jones, Charles Robert Carlson, Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20140053628Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Mary Lockhart, Thomas Wallace, Randy Brumbaugh, Malcolm Robbie, Brian Patterson, Donna Blake, Andreas Goroch
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Patent number: 8532506Abstract: According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided systems, computer readable media, and methods to authenticate a customer replaceable unit (CRU) in a printer system by comparing a validation code in the CRU with a printer generated validation code. The Validation Code is a string of numbers and/or characters that can be referred to as a value. The validation code will be comprised of a value string including programmed characters representing a combination of all or portions of a market program designator or code, consumable identification (ID) information and a randomly generated value, which may be hidden from view. The code is independently established by the printing system or device using the same algorithm and information and validates the resulting Code when they match. The printing system or device must confirm the Validation Code and ID applicability of the consumable to deem it appropriate for use.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Brent Rodney Jones, Brian Patterson
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Patent number: 8311419Abstract: According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided methods and systems for authenticating an imaging device consumer replaceable unit (CRU) used in products such as a printing system with appropriate programming such that they are able to positively recognize and accommodate authorized consumables. A microcontroller or processing chip is integrated with the CRU and capable of generating a Validation Code. A code key will be comprised of a value string including programmed characters representing a combination of all or portions of a market program designator or code, consumable identification (ID) information and a randomly generated value, which may be hidden from view. The resulting string key is a basis for an algorithm created Validation Code. This code is generated by the consumable processor and readable by a printing system or device the CRU is inserted into.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Brent Rodney Jones, Brian Patterson, Suresh Anjaneyelu Venkatswamy
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Publication number: 20120134687Abstract: According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided systems, computer readable media, and methods to authenticate a customer replaceable unit (CRU) in a printer system by comparing a validation code in the CRU with a printer generated validation code. The Validation Code is a string of numbers and/or characters that can be referred to as a value. The validation code will be comprised of a value string including programmed characters representing a combination of all or portions of a market program designator or code, consumable identification (ID) information and a randomly generated value, which may be hidden from view. The code is independently established by the printing system or device using the same algorithm and information and validates the resulting Code when they match. The printing system or device must confirm the Validation Code and ID applicability of the consumable to deem it appropriate for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Brent Rodney JONES, Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20120134686Abstract: According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided methods and systems for authenticating an imaging device consumer replaceable unit (CRU) used in products such as a printing system with appropriate programming such that they are able to positively recognize and accommodate authorized consumables. A microcontroller or processing chip is integrated with the CRU and capable of generating a Validation Code. A code key will be comprised of a value string including programmed characters representing a combination of all or portions of a market program designator or code, consumable identification (ID) information and a randomly generated value, which may be hidden from view. The resulting string key is a basis for an algorithm created Validation Code. This code is generated by the consumable processor and readable by a printing system or device the CRU is inserted into.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Brent Rodney JONES, Brian Patterson, Suresh Anjaneyelu Venkatswamy
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Publication number: 20110188068Abstract: Document processing devices and account manager systems are presented which verify validity of pairings of installed consumables and document processing devices for permissive enablement of document processing functionality based on validity of the pairings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Brent Rodney Jones, Charles Robert Carlson, Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20100049931Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage controller comprises a first port that provides an interface to a host computer, a second port that provides an interface to a storage device, a processor, and a memory module communicatively connected to the processor and comprising logic instructions stored on a computer readable storage medium which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to copy a logical disk mapping from a first storage array managed by a source storage controller to a second storage array managed by a destination storage controller by performing operations comprising obtaining, in the source storage controller, an object identifier listing for use with the logical disk mappings in the destination storage controller, copying, in the source storage controller, contents of logical disk mappings for use in the first storage array from a first storage container to a second storage container, and replacing, in the source storage controller, object identifiers associated with the logical disk mappType: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Michael B. Jacobson, Susan L. Larson, Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20090059181Abstract: A particle-containment shield is provided. The particles-containment shield includes a containment structure that defines an air inlet to receive air heated by a projection lamp from the outlet of the projection-lamp module and defines an air outlet to vent air heated by the projection lamp away from the projection lamp. The containment structure is sealed intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet such that air heated by the projection lamp that enters through the air inlet exits the containment structure through the air outlet. The containment structure defines a length, a width, and a height of the particle-containment shield. The particle-containment shield includes one or more deflection members is arranged in the containment structure to collectively block all straight line paths from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to inhibit projection lamp particles from exiting the air outlet upon projection lamp rupture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATIONInventors: Dan Loomis, Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20080270727Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for data transfer in storage systems. One embodiment includes a method that transmits a state of cached write data and mapping metadata associated with a disk group from a first array to a second array and then transfers access to the disk group from the first array to the second array while host applications continue to access data in the disk group.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Michael B. Jacobson, Brian Patterson, Ronald D. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20080270693Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing resources in a storage system. One embodiment includes a method that discovers storage resources for arrays in a cluster storage system. A table defines how the resources are divided among the arrays and is provided to the arrays so each array can identify which resources to manage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Michael B. Jacobson, Douglas L. Voigt, Ronald D. Rodriguez, Brian Patterson, Randy Matthews
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Patent number: 7331366Abstract: A money and card holding assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has a peripheral break therein positioned generally equidistant from the top and bottom walls so that a top portion and a bottom portion of the housing are defined. A hinge hingedly couples the top portion to the bottom portion so that the top and bottom portions may selectively be positioned in an open position or a closed position. The hinge hingedly couples an upper portion of the back wall to a lower portion of the back wall. A first plate is attached to the lower portion of the back wall and is biased toward the bottom wall. A second plate is attached to upper portion of the back wall and is biased to the top wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Inventor: Brian A. Patterson
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Patent number: 7308599Abstract: An array of storage devices is monitored to detect failure of one of the storage devices. Upon detection of a storage device failure, parity data associated with data stored on the failed storage device is identified. Data stored on the failed storage device is reconstructed and stored on unused portions of storage devices that did not fail. The system then updates the parity data associated with the data stored on the failed storage device.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Brian Patterson
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Publication number: 20070170362Abstract: An internal reflectance element assembly, that is defined by a crystal that has at least one measured dimension of about 5 mm or greater that is held in a holder structure shaped to hold the crystal, and a backer plate to secure a sample to the crystal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Brian Patterson, George Havrilla
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Publication number: 20070167497Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, methods for their preparation, methods for their use, and pharmaceutical formulations comprising them.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Mitchell Nambu, Leena Patel, Brian Patterson, Sylvie Sakata, John Tatlock
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Publication number: 20070103824Abstract: A power and signal distribution system for the building interior and a method for operating a power and signal distribution system for the building interior are provided. The system includes a plurality of conductors adjacent to at least one surface of a plurality of support members forming a grid. The system further includes at least one shunt switch in communication with at least two conductors, the shunt switch being configurable to selectively conduct power or signals between the at least two conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Brian PATTERSON, Sean BROWNE, William BEAKES, Sandor FRECSKA, Jere Myers