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).

  • Patent number: 11820279
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
  • Publication number: 20220186903
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
  • Patent number: 11293619
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
  • Patent number: 11027642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John Orisich, Mark Pattison, Ambroise Servantie
  • Publication number: 20210102679
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Brant Potter, Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Ambroise Servantie, Minesh Chaudhari, Frederick Roth
  • Patent number: 10907802
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Mark Pattison, John Orisich, Brant Potter
  • Publication number: 20200247308
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John ORISICH, Mark Pattison, Ambroise Servantie
  • Patent number: 10661700
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John Orisich, Mark Pattison, Ambroise Servantie
  • Publication number: 20200079274
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John ORISICH, Mark PATTISON, Ambroise SERVANTIE
  • Patent number: 10328905
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
  • Patent number: 10259430
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
  • Publication number: 20160347286
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
  • Publication number: 20160347287
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Tousignant, Mark Pattison, Charles Prain
  • Publication number: 20080208639
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Pattison
  • Patent number: 6912357
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Daryl G. Harris, Mark A. Pattison
  • Patent number: 6789744
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Mark M. Benner, Mark A. Pattison
  • Publication number: 20030141381
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Daryl G. Harris, Mark A. Pattison
  • Publication number: 20030141382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Lee A. Bissonnette, Mark M. Benner, Mark A. Pattison