Patents by Inventor Patton

Patton 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: 12246975
    Abstract: Methods and systems for carbon sequestration in conjunction with oil and gas operations. Carbon dioxide in the form of nanobubbles is used to supersaturate treated produced water. The supersaturated produced water is then injected into Class II injection wells for effective storage in underground formations in conjunction with enhanced recovery operations or the storage and disposal of produced water from production operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: HYDROZONIX, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Patton
  • Publication number: 20250080822
    Abstract: The technology relates to a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) that is incorporated into a steerable tip of an endoscope. The endoscope includes a working channel extending through the steerable tip; a foldable printed circuit board (PCB) extending at least partially around the working channel. The foldable PCB includes a planar sensor segment extending along a first plane, the sensor segment populated with at least one sensor; a planar camera segment extending along a second plane that is substantially orthogonal to the first plane and positioned distally from the sensor segment, the camera segment including an opening for the working channel and populated with a camera and at least one light source, wherein the planar camera segment is partially separated from the sensor segment by an aperture in the foldable PCB; and a bent arm extending between, and connecting, the sensor segment and the camera segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Craig Allen Patton, Derek S. Tata, Shai Tofach
  • Patent number: 12239482
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system is configured to receive a set of ultrasound images of a target anatomical region. The set of ultrasound images is combined to create a composite tissue frame. The ultrasound imaging system determines whether an interventional instrument is present within the ultrasound images based on a set of trained classification algorithms based on the set of ultrasound images and the composite tissue frame. If an interventional instrument is detected, the ultrasound imaging system further determines whether an additional ultrasound frame should be captured to image the interventional instrument, and the steer angle to be used for the additional ultrasound image. The ultrasound imaging system determines a linear structure corresponding to the interventional instrument, and creates a blended image showing the interventional instrument and the composite tissue frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Patton, Tong Li
  • Patent number: 12243058
    Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving an initial order based on a user input. The method includes mapping out correct steps from the initial order to settlement. The method includes validating instructions at each step. The method includes recording data pertaining to permit the settlement of the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: TRETE Inc.
    Inventors: Damien Patton, Christian Gratton
  • Publication number: 20250067977
    Abstract: One aspect disclosed is a method including determining a location from a positioning system receiver, determining, using a hardware processor and the location, that the location is approaching a path of direction of visual direction information, displaying the visual direction information on a display of a wearable device in response to the determining, determining, using the positioning system receiver, whether the turn of the visual direction information has been made, determining, by the hardware processor, a first period of time for display of the content data based on whether the turn of the visual direction information has been made, powering on the display and displaying, using the display, content data for the first period of time, turning off the display and the hardware processor following display of the content data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Alex Bamberger, Peter Brook, Nicolas Dahlquist, Matthew Hanover, Russell Douglas Patton, Jonathan M. Rodriguez, II
  • Patent number: 12232691
    Abstract: An endoscope system is provided with a graphical orientation indicator. An endoscope includes a flexible tubular body with a steerable distal end having a camera. A controller for the endoscope presents a user interface that displays a view from the camera and a graphical orientation indicator visually representing an orientation of the distal end of the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Derek Scot Tata, Peter Douglas Colin Inglis, Alexandra Hause, Bo Chen, Michael Ng, Craig Allen Patton
  • Patent number: 12233294
    Abstract: A harness adjustment device for adjusting a length of webbing includes a toothed rotational member including a spool structured to receive the webbing and an end portion including teeth disposed at an end of the spool, the toothed rotational member being structured to rotate to draw in or let out the webbing, and an engagement mechanism having an engagement portion. The engagement portion is structured to move between a first position in which the engagement portion abuts against the toothed rotational member between at least two of the teeth and prevents rotation of the toothed rotational member, and a second position in which the engagement portion is separated from the toothed rotational member and allows rotation of the toothed rotational member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Justin Patton
  • Publication number: 20250061773
    Abstract: A listening device is operatively connected to multiple network devices, and is configured to subscribe to one or more EGM data types, and receive first data from a first network device in accordance with the subscription. The listening device is also configured to generate a first data package in a form of a first data structure comprising the first data and configuration information related to the first network device, and transmit the data package across a second network to a collection server. The listening device is also configured to receive second data from a second network device in accordance with the subscription, wherein the second data comports with a second protocol that differs from the SAS protocol, and generate a second data package in the form of the first data structure comprising the second data and configuration information related to the second network device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Jeremiah O'Hara, Anthony Patton, Bruce Urban, Rajendrasinh Jadeja
  • Publication number: 20250058418
    Abstract: Machining systems, fluid distribution systems, and methods are provided by the present disclosure. Certain aspects relate to fluid distribution using manifolds comprising one or more nozzles for fluid distribution. Some such manifolds may moved between an extended and retracted configuration to place a machining tool of a machining system in an interior opening of the manifold for delivery of a machining fluid to the machining tool and/or an associated machining interface from the manifold. Some aspects relate to adaptive control of fluid distribution systems and machining systems in order to improve machining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Virgil Patton
  • Publication number: 20250059910
    Abstract: An electrical power generating system includes one or more air compressors, one or more air staging tanks, one or more turbines, and one or more electric generators. The air compressors are in fluid communication with the air staging tanks to supply compressed air to the one or more air staging tanks. The staging tanks are connected to and in fluid communication with the turbines to convey the compressed air to the one or more turbines, so as to rotate the turbines. Each of the turbines is connected to an electric generator to generate power from the compressed air flowing through the turbines. The turbines are arranged one above another to form a vertical air pathway through the one or more turbines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventor: Mark Patton
  • Patent number: 12230236
    Abstract: An adaptive music playback system is disclosed. The system includes a composition system that receives information corresponding to user activity levels. The composition system determines target musical criteria corresponding to the user activity levels and modifies the composition of a song in response to changes in user activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Fraga, Levi J. Patton
  • Publication number: 20250053988
    Abstract: The present invention extends to automated computing resource allocation and comparison validating ownership and transaction completion. Transaction data for a transaction is accessed. Automatically and without user intervention, a transaction is validated in view of asset ownership conditions. Transaction validation can include comparing memory locations to validate compliance with asset ownership conditions. Upon validation, wallet and ledger resources can be automatically allocated. The transaction can be completed using the wallet and ledger resources, including electronically moving tokens between digital wallets, documenting transaction completion in a mutable ledger, and automatically partially syncing transaction documentation from the mutable ledger to an immutable ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Damien Patton, Christian Gratton
  • Publication number: 20250049529
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a combined Femto and Phaco surgical system built into a single housing. The system advantageously permits each of the Femto device and Phaco surgical tray to be rotated out of the way or into the position without requiring movement of a patient. Thus, a user can switch between Femto and Phaco surgical procedures without movement of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Lensar, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas Patton
  • Publication number: 20250054026
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for augmenting real-time bidding data with proprietary data. One method includes: receiving, at a server over an electronic communications network from a real-time impression bidder, a bid request or a request to augment a bid request with proprietary data; accessing, by the server from an internal database, proprietary data of a data augmenting service based on a user identifier of the bid request; determining, by the server, proprietary data to include in an augmented bid request based on at least one of the received bid request and the user identifier; formatting, by the server, the augmented bid request into a standardized, augmented bid request; and transmitting, by the server over the electronic communications network, the standardized, augmented bid request to the real-time impression bidder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Seth Mitchell DEMSEY, Matthew M. PATTON
  • Patent number: 12222961
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a computer-implemented method includes monitoring data entries written on a private primary ledger. The computer-implemented method includes recording the data entries written on the private primary ledger to an immutable public secondary ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: TRETE Inc.
    Inventor: Damien Patton
  • Publication number: 20250045825
    Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving information regarding characteristics of an asset. The method includes generating at least one digital asset representing fractional interests in the asset. The method includes facilitating establishment of a smart contract for exchanging the at least one digital asset held by a first entity for trade proceeds from a second entity. The method includes performing a transaction based on the smart contract. The method includes updating a capitalization table based on performing the transaction. The method includes recording data, pertaining to the transaction that is performed, on a primary ledger and a secondary ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Damien Patton
  • Publication number: 20250045826
    Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving information regarding characteristics of an asset. The method includes generating at least one digital asset representing fractional interests in the asset. The method includes facilitating establishment of a smart contract for exchanging the at least one digital asset held by a first entity for trade proceeds from a second entity. The method includes performing a transaction based on the smart contract. The method includes updating a capitalization table based on performing the transaction. The method includes recording data, pertaining to the transaction that is performed, on a primary ledger and a secondary ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Damien Patton
  • Patent number: 12211103
    Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving information regarding characteristics of a real asset. The method includes tokenizing at least one digital asset representing fractional shares in the real asset. The method includes determining the initial share price. The method includes updating a capitalization table based on the number shares and share price. The method includes performing a transaction based on share price. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: TRETE Inc.
    Inventors: Damien Patton, Christian Gratton
  • Patent number: 12208243
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for presenting information for managing a vital sign of a patient. A graphical user interface (GUI) can be presented that displays information concerning a vital sign of a patient, including the most current value of the vital sign received and past values of the vital sign over an elapsed time period. Preferably, the systems and methods are used with a closed-loop system that may automatically adjust a dosage rate of a medication, although manual control is also contemplated. The GUI may comprise one or more visual indicators presented on the historical data that, when selected, present additional information that may be useful to managing the care of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Perceptive Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Rinehart, Douglas Patton, Morgan McKeown
  • Patent number: 12212046
    Abstract: An antenna system comprises a driven antenna element connected to a printed circuit board (PCB), and a plurality of PCB extenders provided by electrical conductors connected to a PCB ground plane for cooperation with the driven antenna element in signal communication. In an eyewear device that incorporates the antenna system, the plurality of PCB extenders are provided by conductive structural elements incorporated in an eyewear frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Ashwood, Patrick Kusbel, Jun Lin, Douglas Wayne Moskowitz, Ugur Olgun, Russell Douglas Patton, Patrick Timothy McSweeney Simons, Stephen Andrew Steger