Patents by Inventor Patrick Barrett
Patrick Barrett 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: 11078711Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for automatically determining the level of an open chute door in connection with a chute system in a building structure. The position of the open door on the chute is automatically determined, without requiring any configuration at each door on the chute, utilizing a daisy chain wire signal connection and a chute busy wire (enable signal) signal connection. Pulses or other signals are counted at a base station to determine the level of the open door.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Elcon, Inc.Inventors: Frank J. Garrone, Jr., Roberto Michelassi, Patrick Barrett
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Publication number: 20190233275Abstract: A system for providing a well stimulation fluid can include a manifold, a first flow meter and a second flow meter. The manifold can be an integrated manifold defining a first isolated manifold path and a second isolated manifold path. The first isolated manifold path can be configured to be in fluid communication with a first wellhead and the second isolated manifold path is configured to be in fluid communication with a second wellhead. The first flow meter can be in fluid communication with the first isolated manifold path. The second flow meter can be in fluid communication with the second isolated manifold path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Jared Michael CARR, Beauden Richard SCHNEIDER, Patrick Barrett SIEVERT, Russell Ray LOCKMAN
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Patent number: 9901044Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the fluid level in an ebb and flow watering system control bucket that is in fluid communication with at least one fluid holding apparatus such as a plant container with connecting water lines, causing hydraulic delays in changes in the fluid level in the control bucket when fluid is pumped to or from the control bucket, typically from a fluid reservoir. The method involves pumping fluid to or from the control bucket to achieve a target fluid level in the control bucket; upon the fluid reaching the target fluid level, starting a timer for a short period of time to allow for the hydraulic delays, and continuing to pump fluid while the timer runs; restarting the timer and continuing to pump fluid if the fluid level in the control bucket recedes from the target fluid level; and discontinuing pumping if the timer runs for the full period of time.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Martin Carskadon, Patrick Barrett
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Publication number: 20170258604Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for assisting in spinal stabilization. An improved intervertebral plate system is provided that includes an intervertebral spacer, a curvilinear plate, a plurality of bone screws, a curvilinear cover element and a cover screw. The curvilinear plate is configured and arranged to at least inhibit the intervertebral spacer from backing out when positioned between the two vertebrae of a patient. The plate can be secured to one or more intervertebral bodies via a plurality of bone screws. The curvilinear cover element, which can have a smooth and uniform surface, can be attached to the plate. The cover element is configured to inhibit the plurality of bone screws from inadvertently backing out of the plate. The plate and/or the cover element can be substantially recessed within the intervertebral space, thereby reducing the risk of damage to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Patrick Barrett, James Milton Phillips
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Publication number: 20160007548Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the fluid level in an ebb and flow watering system control bucket that is in fluid communication with at least one fluid holding apparatus such as a plant container with connecting water lines, causing hydraulic delays in changes in the fluid level in the control bucket when fluid is pumped to or from the control bucket, typically from a fluid reservoir. The method involves pumping fluid to or from the control bucket to achieve a target fluid level in the control bucket; upon the fluid reaching the target fluid level, starting a timer for a short period of time to allow for the hydraulic delays, and continuing to pump fluid while the timer runs; restarting the timer and continuing to pump fluid if the fluid level in the control bucket recedes from the target fluid level; and discontinuing pumping if the timer runs for the full period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Martin Carskadon, Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 9176503Abstract: An ebb and flow watering system having controls for starting an internal timing clock when a fluid in a control bucket reaches a fill level, restarting the internal timing clock if the fluid drops below the fill level, and shutting off the fill pump if the internal timing clock runs for a complete fill period; and starting an internal timing clock when the fluid in the control bucket reaches a drain level, restarting the internal timing clock if the fluid raises above the drain level, and shutting off the drain pump if the internal timing clock runs for a complete drain period.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Martin Carskadon, Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 9032308Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a manufacturer portal are disclosed. More specifically, in one embodiment a content distribution system, as a central location for user generated content may also provide manufacturers with a portal to monitor, and participate in, the process of content generation and distribution. This portal may provide the manufacturers with the ability to: view generated content related to that manufacturer and to filter this user generated content utilizing a wide variety of criteria and to generate content which may be responsive to presented generated content. Content generated by a manufacturer through their portal may subsequently be incorporated into one or more retailer's site utilizing the content distribution system.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Bazaarvoice, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Chen, Sam Decker, Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 8839240Abstract: A vendor independent interface is provided between a hypervisor and an adjunct partition associated with a self-virtualizing IO resource to effectively abstract away vendor-specific interface details for the self-virtualizing IO resource and its adjunct partition. By doing so, vendor-specific implementation details may be isolated from the configuration and management functionality in a hypervisor, thus minimizing the changes to vendor specific firmware in order to manage new or revised self-virtualizing IO resources.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Patrick A. Barrett, Charles S. Graham, Andrew T. Koch, Bryan M. Logan, Kyle A. Lucke
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Publication number: 20140249685Abstract: An ebb and flow watering system having controls for starting an internal timing clock when a fluid in a control bucket reaches a fill level, restarting the internal timing clock if the fluid drops below the fill level, and shutting off the fill pump if the internal timing clock runs for a complete fill period; and starting an internal timing clock when the fluid in the control bucket reaches a drain level, restarting the internal timing clock if the fluid raises above the drain level, and shutting off the drain pump if the internal timing clock runs for a complete drain period.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Martin Carskadon, Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 8725301Abstract: A method of controlling an ebb and flow watering system utilizing existing hardware commonly used in ebb and flow systems including float switches, water pumps, electromechanical timers, reservoir, control bucket, flood lines, indicator LEDs and plant containers such that the filling and draining of the control bucket is improved by accommodating for hydraulic delays, flood line restrictions, and pump limitations, while further providing constant monitoring for leaks or float switch failure, and shutting off the pumps if the same are determined.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Martin Carskadon, Patrick Barrett
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Publication number: 20140081405Abstract: An artificial disc nucleus replacement includes two mating halves which are inserted into the patient from opposite lateral sides of the patient's back, and joined together with screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Spinal U.S.A.Inventor: Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 8613773Abstract: An artificial disc nucleus replacement includes two mating halves which are inserted into the patient from opposite lateral sides of the patient's back, and joined together with screws.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Spinal U.S.A.Inventor: Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 8607492Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of weapon accessories, and, more specifically, to modular, electrically powered weapon accessories. Various embodiments include powered modular vertical foregrips that may serve as platforms for multiple firearms accessories, such as modular laser and/or LED lighting and/or sighting systems, radiofrequency receiver and/or transmitter systems, and/or other powered accessories. Various embodiments may be adapted to couple to a mounting rail, such as a Picatinny or Weaver rail, and particular embodiments may be adapted to couple to a lower hand guard quad-rail of an M4 or other small arms weapon. Systems in accordance with various embodiments may provide a platform that may consolidate multiple accessory devices and functions into a single ergonomic and compact unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Scott Hartley, Drew Essig, Sam Nicoletti, Devon Croswell, Patrick Barrett, Dale Suzuki, Jeffrey Hoblitt
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Publication number: 20130079934Abstract: A method of controlling an ebb and flow watering system utilizing existing hardware commonly used in ebb and flow systems including float switches, water pumps, electromechanical timers, reservoir, control bucket, flood lines, indicator LEDs and plant containers such that the filling and draining of the control bucket is improved by accommodating for hydraulic delays, flood line restrictions, and pump limitations, while further providing constant monitoring for leaks or float switch failure, and shutting off the pumps if the same are determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: IP Holdings LLCInventors: Martin Carskadon, Patrick Barrett
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Publication number: 20120137288Abstract: A vendor independent interface is provided between a hypervisor and an adjunct partition associated with a self-virtualizing IO resource to effectively abstract away vendor-specific interface details for the self-virtualizing IO resource and its adjunct partition. By doing so, vendor-specific implementation details may be isolated from the configuration and management functionality in a hypervisor, thus minimizing the changes to vendor specific firmware in order to manage new or revised self-virtualizing IO resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick A. Barrett, Charles S. Graham, Andrew T. Koch, Bryan M. Logan, Kyle A. Lucke
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Publication number: 20120065734Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for assisting in spinal stabilization. An improved intervertebral plate system is provided that includes an intervertebral spacer, a curvilinear plate, a plurality of bone screws, a curvilinear cover element and a cover screw. The curvilinear plate is configured and arranged to at least inhibit the intervertebral spacer from backing out when positioned between the two vertebrae of a patient. The plate can be secured to one or more intervertebral bodies via a plurality of bone screws. The curvilinear cover element, which can have a smooth and uniform surface, can be attached to the plate. The cover element is configured to inhibit the plurality of bone screws from inadvertently backing out of the plate. The plate and/or the cover element can be substantially recessed within the intervertebral space, thereby reducing the risk of damage to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Spinal USA LLCInventors: Patrick Barrett, James Milton Phillips
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Publication number: 20100205549Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a manufacturer portal are disclosed. More specifically, in one embodiment a content distribution system, as a central location for user generated content may also provide manufacturers with a portal to monitor, and participate in, the process of content generation and distribution. This portal may provide the manufacturers with the ability to: view generated content related to that manufacturer and to filter this user generated content utilizing a wide variety of criteria and to generate content which may be responsive to presented generated content. Content generated by a manufacturer through their portal may subsequently be incorporated into one or more retailer's site utilizing the content distribution system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: BazaarvoiceInventors: Andrew Chen, Sam Decker, Patrick Barrett
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Publication number: 20090210063Abstract: An artificial disc nucleus replacement includes two mating halves which are inserted into the patient from opposite lateral sides of the patient's back, and joined together with screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Patrick Barrett
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Patent number: 7398882Abstract: A packaging tray for transport and storage of product includes a tray portion and a plurality of cover portions. The tray portions is formed from a first sheet material and defined by a plurality of removably connected retail portions. Each retail portion includes a plurality of pockets formed therein, each adapted to receive the product. Each retail portion further includes an outer edge defined substantially about a periphery of the retail portion and at least one tab extending from the outer edge. Each at least one tab is removably connected with at least one tab of an adjacent retail portion along the line of weakening. The plurality of cover portions are formed from a second sheet material and each is configured for removably engagement with one of the retail portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Keyes Fibre CorporationInventors: Patrick Barrett, Ian Meyer
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Publication number: 20060180664Abstract: A secure wireless supplemental content delivery method and system based upon a Java 2 Platform Micro Edition application. The system and method provide a one-time user application suitable for all wireless environments, including binary run-time environments or wireless application protocol where image saving is not possible, without reliance upon mobile base stations. Content comprising coupons does not require barcodes or other special point-of-sale infrastructure changes for redemption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Patrick Barrett, William Luoma