Patents by Inventor Brian T. Patterson

Brian T. 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).

  • Publication number: 20080090431
    Abstract: An electrical connector for use with an electrified ceiling framework having a conductive body with a first end and second end. The first end of the conductive body is arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a first conductive surface disposed adjacent to a ceiling framework. The first end also includes a conductive, mechanically biased member capable of maintaining physical contact with the first conductive surface. The second end includes a surface arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a device selected from the group consisting of a voltage source, a second conductive surface, an electrical device and combinations thereof. The conductive body provides electrical connectivity between the conductive surface and the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Brian T. Patterson, Randy Marshall Manning, Jere W. Myers
  • Publication number: 20080090432
    Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting low voltage device to an electrified ceiling framework. The connector includes a connector body and a conductive member attached to the connector body. The conductive member includes a contact portion configured to provide electrical contact to a conductive surface of the electrified ceiling framework. The connector is also configurable in a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of a portion of the connector into an opening in the electrified ceiling framework. The second position engages the electrified ceiling framework to provide an electrical connection and mechanical support to the connector and devices that may be attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Brian T. Patterson, Randy Marshall Manning, Jere W. Myers, Sandor Frecska
  • Patent number: 7351075
    Abstract: An electrical connector for use with an electrified ceiling framework having a conductive body with a first end and second end. The first end of the conductive body is arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a first conductive surface disposed adjacent to a ceiling framework. The first end also includes a conductive, mechanically biased member capable of maintaining physical contact with the first conductive surface. The second end includes a surface arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a device selected from the group consisting of a voltage source, a second conductive surface, an electrical device and combinations thereof. The conductive body provides electrical connectivity between the conductive surface and the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Brian T. Patterson, Randy Marshall Manning, Jere W. Myers
  • Patent number: H2141
    Abstract: A ferrule assembly comprising: (a) an array of optical fibers each having a mating end face; and (b) a ferrule with the fibers disposed therein, the ferrule having a front and rear orientation and a front surface, the front surface having at least a mating surface and a non-mating surface, the mating surface extending forward beyond the non-mating surface and presenting the mating end face of at least one of the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Kevern, Brian T. Patterson, Jeff Swartzbaugh, Antonius Bernardus Gerardus Bolhaar, Antonius Petrus Cornelius Maria Hultermans, Martijn Scholten
  • Patent number: D319489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Anthony Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph U. Han, Duane E. Decker, Brian T. Patterson, Shirley C. Brodbeck