Patents by Inventor Marcus Robert Patterson

Marcus Robert 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: 8197088
    Abstract: A light-emitting display system has interlocking tiles. In an implementation, each tile has a portion of a clamp that joins with another portion of the clamp on another tile. A tile is removed from the display by unlocking the clamp portions. The tile is removed without affecting the position of the other tiles in the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Barco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
  • Patent number: 8136277
    Abstract: A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Barco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
  • Patent number: 8007121
    Abstract: A display system, a light emitting tile, and a method of constructing a display system are provided. In one embodiment, a display system comprises a support structure having a plurality of attachment members, and a plurality of tiles. Each of the plurality of tiles has an attachment point configured to couple to one of the plurality of attachment members. Furthermore, at least one of the plurality of tiles includes at least one connection configured to couple and align the at least one of the plurality of tiles to another one of the plurality of tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Barco, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Arthur John Elliott, Marcus Robert Patterson
  • Publication number: 20100090934
    Abstract: A display system, a method of constructing a display system, and a method of displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, a display system includes a support structure having a plurality of attachment members and a plurality of tiles. Each of the plurality of tiles is attached to a corresponding attachment member of the plurality of attachment members. The support structure is configured to structurally support each of the plurality of tiles, and at least one of the plurality of tiles includes at least one connection configured to removably connect and align the at least one of the plurality of tiles with another one of the plurality of tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Element Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Arthur John Elliott, Marcus Robert Patterson
  • Publication number: 20090309494
    Abstract: A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ELEMENT LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
  • Publication number: 20090310337
    Abstract: A light-emitting display system has interlocking tiles. In an implementation, each tile has a portion of a clamp that joins with another portion of the clamp on another tile. A tile is removed from the display by unlocking the clamp portions. The tile is removed without affecting the position of the other tiles in the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ELEMENT LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
  • Publication number: 20090309819
    Abstract: A support structure for a lighting display can be collapsed down towards the display. In an implementation, the support structure includes a set of first structural members onto which one or more tiles are attached. A second structural member is connected across the first structural members. When the second structural member is removed, the set of first structural members can be collapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ELEMENT LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Grant Arthur John Elliott, Marcus Robert Patterson
  • Publication number: 20090284978
    Abstract: A display system, a light emitting tile, and a method of constructing a display system are provided. In one embodiment, a display system comprises a support structure having a plurality of attachment members, and a plurality of tiles. Each of the plurality of tiles has an attachment point configured to couple to one of the plurality of attachment members. Furthermore, at least one of the plurality of tiles includes at least one connection configured to couple and align the at least one of the plurality of tiles to another one of the plurality of tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Element Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Arthur John Elliott, Marcus Robert Patterson