Patents by Inventor Michael A. Patterson
Michael A. 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).
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Patent number: 8096371Abstract: A method and apparatus for disposing of drill cuttings 500 from an oil and/or gas well drilling platform 510, comprising (a) transporting the drill cuttings 520 to a cuttings collection area 530 on the platform 510; (b) providing a barge 10, the barge 10 having at least one storage area 30, a cover 100 operably connected to the at least one storage area 30, and covering the at least one storage area 30; (c) placing the cover 100 in a first open state so that cuttings 500 can be placed in the at least one storage area 30; (d) transporting the drill cuttings 500 from the cuttings collection area 530 to the at least one storage area of the barge 10; (e) placing the cover 100 in a closed state so that the cuttings 520 in the storage area 30 of the barge 10 are contained; (f) transporting the barge 10 from the drilling platform 510 to a collection site 540; (g) placing the cover 100 in a second open state so that the cuttings 520 in the storage area 30 can be removed; and (h) removing the cuttings 520 from the stoType: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Central Boat Rentals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Patterson, Edward L. Shearer
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Patent number: 7982622Abstract: Visual and audio communication interface for a perishable integrity indicator system which includes a RFID transponder and perishable integrity sensor. A perishable integrity indicator system includes a RFID transponder and a perishable integrity sensor. The RFID transponder includes a RF integrated circuit coupled with an antenna. The sensor monitors the time and temperature of the perishable. A freshness determining module receives time- and temperature-dependent measurement data from the perishable integrity sensor and determines a current freshness status. A communications interface to the RFID transponder permits a RFID reader to retrieve current freshness status data corresponding to the freshness status determined by the freshness determining module. The system further includes a power management module.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Infratab, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Burchell, Therese E. Myers, Stanton Kaye, Gary W. Pope, Fred Eversley, Michael Patterson, Kenji Ono
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Patent number: 7886848Abstract: A method and apparatus for disposing of drill cuttings 500 from an oil and/or gas well drilling platform 510, comprising (a) transporting the drill cuttings 520 to a cuttings collection area 530 on the platform 510; (b) providing a barge 10, the barge 10 having at least one storage area 30, a cover 100 operably connected to the at least one storage area 30, and covering the at least one storage area 30; (c) placing the cover 100 in a first open state so that cuttings 500 can be placed in the at least one storage area 30; (d) transporting the drill cuttings 500 from the cuttings collection area 530 to the at least one storage area of the barge 10; (e) placing the cover 100 in a closed state so that the cuttings 520 in the storage area 30 of the barge 10 are contained; (f) transporting the barge 10 from the drilling platform 510 to a collection site 540; (g) placing the cover 100 in a second open state so that the cuttings 520 in the storage area 30 can be removed; and (h) removing the cuttings 520 from the stoType: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Central Boat Rentals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Patterson, Edward L. Shearer
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Publication number: 20100314373Abstract: A welding wire feed drive system is provided including belts mounted on wire drive rollers. One or both belts may be poly-V belts mounted on the rollers and positioned such that grooves of the belts are outward facing. Opposing grooves and projections of the belts may form an interfacing or interlocking arrangement suitable for the securement of a welding wire therein. The grooves and projections of the belts may be utilized to facilitate the movement of the welding wire towards a welding application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Jon Michael Patterson
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Patent number: 7840211Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of modifying policy settings in a network having a plurality of subscriber devices. An embodiment includes a plurality of base stations, each capable of wirelessly transmitting across a geographic region and a server. A cell-phone, capable of roaming between regions, is operable to establish a wireless link with the base stations and through the base stations, with the server. The network contains a communication policy determining from which other communication devices a subscriber device can receive voice calls. The communication policy is updated, by the server, based on requests from the subscriber devices. Once a request is received from a subscriber device, the determination whether to update the communication policy can be based on a record of rejections respective to the caller requested to be blocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Marc Plumb, Ian Michael Patterson, Seán Arthur Daniel Carlos Goggin
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Publication number: 20100271184Abstract: Visual and audio communication interface for a perishable integrity indicator system which includes a RFID transponder and perishable integrity sensor. A perishable integrity indicator system includes a RFID transponder and a perishable integrity sensor. The RFID transponder includes a RF integrated circuit coupled with an antenna. The sensor monitors the time and temperature of the perishable. A freshness determining module receives time- and temperature-dependent measurement data from the perishable integrity sensor and determines a current freshness status. A communications interface to the RFID transponder permits a RFID reader to retrieve current freshness status data corresponding to the freshness status determined by the freshness determining module. The system further includes a power management module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Jonathan Burchell, Therese E. Myers, Stanton Kaye, Gary W. Pope, Fred Eversley, Michael Patterson, Kenji Ono
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Patent number: 7764183Abstract: Visual and audio communication interface for a perishable integrity indicator system which includes a RFID transponder and perishable integrity sensor. A perishable integrity indicator system includes a RFID transponder and a perishable integrity sensor. The RFID transponder includes a RF integrated circuit coupled with an antenna. The sensor monitors the time and temperature of the perishable. A freshness determining module receives time- and temperature-dependent measurement data from the perishable integrity sensor and determines a current freshness status. A communications interface to the RFID transponder permits a RFID reader to retrieve current freshness status data corresponding to the freshness status determined by the freshness determining module. The system further includes a power management module.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Infratab, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Burchell, Therese E. Myers, Stanton Kaye, Gary W. Pope, Fred Eversley, Michael Patterson, Kenji Ono
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Publication number: 20100069049Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of modifying policy settings in a network having a plurality of subscriber devices. An embodiment includes a plurality of base stations, each capable of wirelessly transmitting across a geographic region and a server. A cell-phone, capable of roaming between regions, is operable to establish a wireless link with the base stations and through the base stations, with the server. The network contains a communication policy determining from which other communication devices a subscriber device can receive voice calls. The communication policy is updated, by the server, based on requests from the subscriber devices. Once a request is received from a subscriber device, the determination whether to update the communication policy can be based on a record of rejections respective to the caller requested to be blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Ian Michael PATTERSON, Sean Arthur Daniel Carlos GOGGIN, Marc PLUMB
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Publication number: 20100054890Abstract: A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: William Ryan Harrigan, Thomas Reiner, Myles A. Rohrlick, Michael Patterson Johnson, Anibal J. Garcia
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Patent number: 7650140Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of modifying policy settings in a network having a plurality of subscriber devices. An embodiment includes a plurality of base stations, each capable of wirelessly transmitting across a geographic region and a server. A cell-phone, capable of roaming between regions, is operable to establish a wireless link with the base stations and through the base stations, with the server. The network contains a communication policy determining from which other communication devices a subscriber device can receive voice calls. The communication policy is updated, by the server, based on requests from the subscriber devices. Once a request is received from a subscriber device, the determination whether to update the communication policy can be based on a record of rejections respective to the caller requested to be blocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Marc Plumb, Ian Michael Patterson, Seán Arthur Daniel Carlos Goggin
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Publication number: 20090277548Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide in one aspect a cylindrical carrying case comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a side panel, a graphic display cover and a strap. The top, bottom and side panels can be configured to define an interior volume and an outer surface of the carrying case. The top, bottom and side panels are substantially inflexible and the top panel is releasably attached to the side panel to define a top opening for inserting items in, or removing items from, the interior volume of the carrying case. The graphic display cover comprises a continuous, transparent panel and is conformable to the shape of the outer surface of the carrying case. The graphic display cover is releasably coupled to the outer surface of the carrying case to form a pocket having at least one opening. The strap has a length and first and second ends attached to the carrying case.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: PATTER MANUFACTURINGInventor: Michael Patterson
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Publication number: 20090264135Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of modifying policy settings in a network having a plurality of subscriber devices. An embodiment includes a plurality of base stations, each capable of wirelessly transmitting across a geographic region and a server. A cell-phone, capable of roaming between regions, is operable to establish a wireless link with the base stations and through the base stations, with the server. The network contains a communication policy determining from which other communication devices a subscriber device can receive voice calls. The communication policy is updated, by the server, based on requests from the subscriber devices. Once a request is received from a subscriber device, the determination whether to update the communication policy can be based on a record of rejections respective to the caller requested to be blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Ian Michael PATTERSON, Sean Arthur Daniel Carlos Goggin, Marc Plumb
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Patent number: 7520238Abstract: A vessel hull stabilization system is presented that uses hydrofoils mounted on the vessel. The hydrofoils create a counteracting force to the waves that would otherwise cause the vessel to roll and pitch. The hydrofoil is connected to the vessel in both passive and an active modes. The hydrofoil consists of a number of configurations that include a number of attached struts and foils which provide additional counteracting forces in response to wave action.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventor: Robert Michael Patterson
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Publication number: 20090098877Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating routing of data in a packet radio communication system. A clone list is downloaded to the mobile node and stored at a clone list depository thereat. The clone list includes a plurality of entries, each of which provides routing information needed to route data when the mobile node is positioned within coverage areas encompassed by differing networks. A determination is made whether the clone list includes appropriate routing information to route a data packet sent by the mobile node positioned in a particular area encompassed by a particular network portion. If the clone list includes an entry containing such information, the need separately to request such information is obviated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: SHAHID CHAUDRY, GRACE YEUNG, IAN MICHAEL PATTERSON, DAVID ANTHONY BAJAR, DARCY RICHARD PHIPPS
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Patent number: 7506702Abstract: A method and apparatus for disposing of drill cuttings 500 from an oil and/or gas well drilling platform 510, comprising (a) transporting the drill cuttings 520 to a cuttings collection area 530 on the platform 510; (b) providing a barge 10, the barge 10 having at least one storage area 30, a cover 100 operably connected to the at least one storage area 30, and covering the at least one storage area 30; (c) placing the cover 100 in a first open state so that cuttings 500 can be placed in the at least one storage area 30; (d) transporting the drill cuttings 500 from the cuttings collection area 530 to the at least one storage area of the barge 10; (e) placing the cover 100 in a closed state so that the cuttings 520 in the storage area 30 of the barge 10 are contained; (f) transporting the barge 10 from the drilling platform 510 to a collection site 540; (g) placing the cover 100 in a second open state so that the cuttings 520 in the storage area 30 can be removed; and (h) removing the cuttings 520 from the stoType: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Coastal Boat Rentals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Patterson, Edward L. Shearer
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Patent number: 7466984Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating routing of data in a packet radio communication system. A clone list is downloaded to the mobile node and stored at a clone list depository thereat. The clone list includes a plurality of entries, each of which provides routing information needed to route data when the mobile node is positioned within coverage areas encompassed by differing networks. A determination is made whether the clone list includes appropriate routing information to route a data packet sent by the mobile node positioned in a particular area encompassed by a particular network portion. If the clone list includes an entry containing such information, the need separately to request such information is obviated.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Shahid Chaudry, Grace Yeung, Ian Michael Patterson, David Anthony Bajar, Darcy Richard Phipps
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Publication number: 20080213058Abstract: A removable, modular, cargo deck trailer system may include different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units which are configured to be removably and interchangeably attached to a trailer. The different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units may collectively include a plurality of moving apparatus for moving cargo in a lengthwise direction relative to the deck units, for moving cargo in a vertical direction relative to the deck units, and for moving cargo in at least one of a widthwise direction relative to the deck units, and in a rotating direction relative to the deck units.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: JOHN B. SIMMONS, ANIBAL J. GARCIA, MICHAEL PATTERSON JOHNSON
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Patent number: 7400096Abstract: An all permanent magnet Electron Cyclotron Resonance, large diameter (e.g., 40 cm) plasma source suitable for ion/plasma processing or electric propulsion, is capable of producing uniform ion current densities at its exit plane at very low power (e.g., below 200 W), and is electrodeless to avoid sputtering or contamination issues. Microwave input power is efficiently coupled with an ionizing gas without using a dielectric microwave window and without developing a throat plasma by providing a ferromagnetic cylindrical chamber wall with a conical end narrowing to an axial entrance hole for microwaves supplied on-axis from an open-ended waveguide. Permanent magnet rings are attached inside the wall with alternating polarities against the wall. An entrance magnet ring surrounding the entrance hole has a ferromagnetic pole piece that extends into the chamber from the entrance hole to a continuing second face that extends radially across an inner pole of the entrance magnet ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of The National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: John Foster, Michael Patterson
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Publication number: 20080072811Abstract: A vessel hull stabilization system is presented that uses hydrofoils mounted on the vessel. The hydrofoils create a counteracting force to the waves that would otherwise cause the vessel to roll pitch. the hydrofoil is connected to the vessel in both passive and an active modes. The hydrofoil consists of a number of configurations that include a number of attached struts and foils which provide additional counteracting forces in response to wave action.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Robert Michael Patterson
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Patent number: D598699Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Michael Patterson