Patents by Inventor Bruce Patterson

Bruce 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).

  • Patent number: 11606668
    Abstract: A system to assist in monitoring and improving services in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The system includes a plurality of fixed-location wireless devices that are situated throughout the facility and each service provider or asset to be monitored or tracked is provided with a cooperating mobile wireless device. The mobile devices may periodically transmit beacons that are received by the fixed location devices. The system may determine location based on evaluation of signal strength across a plurality of fixed devices. The system may include premapped calibration data on signal strength to assist in determining location. The location information may help to assess employee performance, to assist in improving performance and to provide improved services. The system may also interact with an application running on a hotel guest's electronic device to allow the system to track guest location. Guest location information can be used to provide improved guest services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Shoreline Tracking Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Bruce A. Patterson, Robert J. Zuker, Thomas E. Deater
  • Publication number: 20220324050
    Abstract: A shear stud feeder for a stud welding gun may include a support frame having a first slide rail and a second slide rail longitudinally spaced apart from the first slide rail to form a slot therebetween. The shear stud feeder may also include a magazine removably engaged with the support frame. The magazine may be adapted to support a plurality of shear studs by the head of each shear stud in a manner in which the body of each shear stud hangs below a bottom of the magazine and wherein the magazine is adapted to dispense the plurality of shear studs to the slot. The shear stud feeder may include a feed mechanism disposed adjacent to either the first slide rail or the second slide rail and a gate assembly adjacent to a front end of each of the first slide rail and the second slide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Structural Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Benzing, Jacob Bruce Patterson, William R. Haller
  • Patent number: 11337956
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Fosun Orinove Pharmatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
  • Publication number: 20210127228
    Abstract: A system to assist in monitoring and improving services in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The system includes a plurality of fixed-location wireless devices that are situated throughout the facility and each service provider or asset to be monitored or tracked is provided with a cooperating mobile wireless device. The mobile devices may periodically transmit beacons that are received by the fixed location devices. The system may determine location based on evaluation of signal strength across a plurality of fixed devices. The system may include premapped calibration data on signal strength to assist in determining location. The location information may help to assess employee performance, to assist in improving performance and to provide improved services. The system may also interact with an application running on a hotel guest's electronic device to allow the system to track guest location. Guest location information can be used to provide improved guest services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Bruce A. Patterson, Robert J. Zuker, Thomas E. Deater
  • Patent number: 10946790
    Abstract: A control device for a first lighting load on a vehicle or trailer features an input connected to a lighting circuit through which a different second lighting load is operated, thus placing the controller in parallel relation with the lighting circuit, and a power output connected to the first lighting load on the vehicle or trailer. The controller is configured to detect from the input, a signal change sequence in the lighting circuit that comprises an initial high-to-low signal downstep, and a subsequent low-to-high signal upstep completed within a limited time window triggered by the initial high-to-low signal downstep. In response to detection of this signal change sequence, the controller energizes the first lighting load. If the second lighting load is the vehicle headlights, for example, a user can turn on the first lighting load by momentarily flipping the headlight switch off, and then quickly back on again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Dye-it Fuel Marking
    Inventor: Bruce Patterson
  • Publication number: 20190335297
    Abstract: A system to assist in monitoring and improving services in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The system includes a plurality of fixed-location wireless devices that are situated throughout the facility and each service provider or asset to be monitored or tracked is provided with a cooperating mobile wireless device. The mobile devices may periodically transmit beacons that are received by the fixed location devices. The system may determine location based on evaluation of signal strength across a plurality of fixed devices. The system may include premapped calibration data on signal strength to assist in determining location. The location information may help to assess employee performance, to assist in improving performance and to provide improved services. The system may also interact with an application running on a hotel guest's electronic device to allow the system to track guest location. Guest location information can be used to provide improved guest services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Bruce A. Patterson, Robert J. Zuker, Thomas E. Deater
  • Publication number: 20190314330
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Qingping ZENG, Andras TORO, John Bruce PATTERSON, Warren Stanfield WADE, Zoltan ZUBOVICS, Yun YANG, Zhipeng WU
  • Patent number: 10397741
    Abstract: A system to assist in monitoring and improving services in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The system includes a plurality of fixed-location wireless devices that are situated throughout the facility and each service provider or asset to be monitored or tracked is provided with a cooperating mobile wireless device. The mobile devices may periodically transmit beacons that are received by the fixed location devices. The system may determine location based on evaluation of signal strength across a plurality of fixed devices. The system may include premapped calibration data on signal strength to assist in determining location. The location information may help to assess employee performance, to assist in improving performance and to provide improved services. The system may also interact with an application running on a hotel guest's electronic device to allow the system to track guest location. Guest location information can be used to provide improved guest services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Shoreline Tracking Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Bruce A. Patterson, Robert J. Zuker, Thomas E. Deater
  • Patent number: 10357475
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Fosun Orinove PharmaTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
  • Publication number: 20180228765
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
  • Publication number: 20180160269
    Abstract: A system to assist in monitoring and improving services in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The system includes a plurality of fixed-location wireless devices that are situated throughout the facility and each service provider or asset to be monitored or tracked is provided with a cooperating mobile wireless device. The mobile devices may periodically transmit beacons that are received by the fixed location devices. The system may determine location based on evaluation of signal strength across a plurality of fixed devices. The system may include premapped calibration data on signal strength to assist in determining location. The location information may help to assess employee performance, to assist in improving performance and to provide improved services. The system may also interact with an application running on a hotel guest's electronic device to allow the system to track guest location. Guest location information can be used to provide improved guest services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Bruce A. Patterson, Robert J. Zuker, Thomas E. Deater
  • Publication number: 20180072745
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Warren S. Wade, John Bruce Patterson
  • Patent number: 9867803
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: SHANGHAI FOSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
  • Patent number: 9856266
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: SHANGHAI FOSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Warren S. Wade, John Bruce Patterson
  • Publication number: 20170326104
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Jr., Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
  • Patent number: 9693992
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
  • Publication number: 20170166576
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Warren S. Wade, John Bruce Patterson
  • Patent number: 9493435
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MannKing Corporation
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Warren S. Wade, John Bruce Patterson
  • Patent number: 9241942
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: John Bruce Patterson, David Gregory Lonergan, Gary A. Flynn, Qingping Zeng, Peter V. Pallai
  • Patent number: 9040714
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts there-of. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu