Patents by Inventor Mark Pattison
Mark Pattison 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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Patent number: 11820279Abstract: A light system having: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
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Publication number: 20220186903Abstract: A light system comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
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Patent number: 11293619Abstract: A light system having: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
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Patent number: 11027642Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: John Orisich, Mark Pattison, Ambroise Servantie
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Publication number: 20210102679Abstract: A light system comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
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Patent number: 10907802Abstract: A light system a base that is configured to connect to a vehicle; a light layer that is movable into the base in a closed configuration and out of the base in an open configuration; and a cap located above the base and the light layer, the cap enclosing the light layer within the base when the light system is in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Brant Potter
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Publication number: 20200247308Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: John ORISICH, Mark Pattison, Ambroise Servantie
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Patent number: 10661700Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: John Orisich, Mark Pattison, Ambroise Servantie
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Publication number: 20200079274Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: John ORISICH, Mark PATTISON, Ambroise SERVANTIE
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Patent number: 10328905Abstract: A windshield window wiping system, including a wiper blade in contact with a windshield window; a wiper motor operatively connected to the wiper blade, configured to perform a wiper blade stroke; a reservoir for a wash fluid; a first hood mounted nozzle, configured to project the wash fluid toward the windshield window; a wash pump, wherein the wash pump is hydraulically connected to the first hood mounted nozzle; and a first electronic circuit, configured to estimate a position of the wiper blade during the wiper blade stroke based on an input to the first electronic circuit and to synchronize the projection of the wash fluid toward the windshield window with the estimated position of the wiper blade. In other aspects, a method of wiping a windshield window and a non-transitory computer readable medium are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
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Patent number: 10259430Abstract: A windshield window wiping system, including a wiper blade in contact with a windshield window; a wiper motor operatively connected to the wiper blade, configured to perform a wiper blade stroke; a reservoir for a wash fluid; a first plurality of holes on a first leading edge of the wiper blade, configured to project the wash fluid toward the windshield window; a wash pump, wherein the wash pump is hydraulically connected to the first plurality of holes; and a first electronic circuit, configured to estimate a position of the wiper blade during the wiper blade stroke based on an input to the first electronic circuit and to synchronize the projection of the wash fluid toward the windshield window with the estimated position of the wiper blade. In other aspects, a method of wiping a windshield window and a non-transitory computer readable medium are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
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Publication number: 20160347286Abstract: A windshield window wiping system, including a wiper blade in contact with a windshield window; a wiper motor operatively connected to the wiper blade, configured to perform a wiper blade stroke; a reservoir for a wash fluid; a first plurality of holes on a first leading edge of the wiper blade, configured to project the wash fluid toward the windshield window; a wash pump, wherein the wash pump is hydraulically connected to the first plurality of holes; and a first electronic circuit, configured to estimate a position of the wiper blade during the wiper blade stroke based on an input to the first electronic circuit and to synchronize the projection of the wash fluid toward the windshield window with the estimated position of the wiper blade. In other aspects, a method of wiping a windshield window and a non-transitory computer readable medium are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
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Publication number: 20160347287Abstract: A windshield window wiping system, including a wiper blade in contact with a windshield window; a wiper motor operatively connected to the wiper blade, configured to perform a wiper blade stroke; a reservoir for a wash fluid; a first hood mounted nozzle, configured to project the wash fluid toward the windshield window; a wash pump, wherein the wash pump is hydraulically connected to the first hood mounted nozzle; and a first electronic circuit, configured to estimate a position of the wiper blade during the wiper blade stroke based on an input to the first electronic circuit and to synchronize the projection of the wash fluid toward the windshield window with the estimated position of the wiper blade. In other aspects, a method of wiping a windshield window and a non-transitory computer readable medium are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
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Publication number: 20080208639Abstract: A software and/or hardware facility for enabling warranty claims processing between warrantors and warrantees. The facility allows a warrantee to identify if a particular product or service is covered by a warranty, and to make a warranty claim for such covered product or service. Upon submission of a warranty claim, the facility may perform steps to verify and authorize the warranty claim. The facility may also provide the warrantee with instructions on how to tender the product or service to the warrantor. The facility notifies the warrantor of the submission of the warranty claim. The facility enables the creation of detailed reports on warranty claims for warrantees and warrantors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Mark Pattison
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Patent number: 6912357Abstract: A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a continuous, labyrinthian flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive body substantially envelopes the heat source to absorb heat from the body.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Daryl G. Harris, Mark A. Pattison
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Patent number: 6789744Abstract: A fluid heater apparatus includes a thermally conductive mass formed of a stack of lamina, each having apertures for receiving heater element(s) therethrough and apertures which are alignable between opposed ends of the stack to form fluid flow paths. The lamina are rotatably offset from adjacent lamina in one step or groups of two or more steps to create helical flow paths in the throughbores.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Mark M. Benner, Mark A. Pattison
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Publication number: 20030141381Abstract: A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a continuous, labyrinthian flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive body substantially envelopes the heat source to absorb heat from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Daryl G. Harris, Mark A. Pattison
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Publication number: 20030141382Abstract: A fluid heater apparatus includes a thermally conductive mass formed of a stack of a plurality of lamina, each having apertures for receiving heater element(s) therethrough and apertures which are alignable between opposed ends of the stack to form fluid flow paths. The lamina are rotatably offset from adjacent lamina in one step or groups of two or more lamina each to create helical flow paths in the throughbores.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Mark M. Benner, Mark A. Pattison