Patton

Andre-Brian Greenaway Patton, Co Durham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130320575	SPRAY-DRYING PROCESS - The present invention is to a process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder comprising: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry in a mixer; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the mixer to a pipe leading through a first pump and then through a second pump to a spray nozzle; (c) contacting a liquid detergent ingredient having a viscosity of less than 2 Pa·s to the aqueous detergent slurry in the pipe after the first pump and before the second pump to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder, wherein a nitrogen-rich gas is introduced between the first and second pumps.	12-05-2013
20130324452	SPRAY-DRIED DETERGENT POWDER - The present invention is a spray-dried powder comprising: (i) from 20 to 80 wt % of a first spray-dried particle comprising less than 5 wt % sulphate, anionic detersive surfactant and having a bulk density of from 300 g/l to 450 g/l: and (ii) from 20 to 80 wt % of a second spray-dried particle comprising at least 45 wt % sulphate, 0 wt % to 15 wt % anionic detersive surfactant, and having a bulk density of from 350 g/l to 700 g/l.	12-05-2013

Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton, Durham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120245072	SPRAY-DRIED LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLES - Spray-dried laundry detergent particles including: (a) organic anionic detersive surfactant; (b) water-soluble inorganic salt selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate and/or sodium sulphate; (c) essentially no zeolite builder; (d) essentially no phosphate builder; (e) essentially no bleach; (f) essentially no clay: (g) essentially no non-ionic detersive surfactant; and (h) other detergent ingredients, wherein from 5 wt % to 25 wt % of the particles are small particles having a particle size of less than 250 micrometers, wherein from 75 wt % to 95 wt % of the particles are large particles having a particle size of 250 micrometers or greater, wherein the ratio of (i) the organic carbon to inorganic carbon weight ratio of the small particles to (ii) the organic carbon to inorganic carbon weight ratio of the large particles is in the range of from 1.00 to 1.25, and wherein the water-soluble inorganic salt has a volume average particle size in the range of from 10 micrometers to 50 micrometers.	09-27-2012
20120245073	SPRAY-DRIED LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLES - Spray-dried laundry detergent particles wherein from 5 wt % to 25 wt % of the particles are small particles having a particle size of less than 250 micrometers, wherein from 75 wt % to 95 wt % of the particles are large particles having a particle size of 250 micrometers or greater, wherein the ratio of the organic carbon content of the small particles in weight percent to the organic carbon content of the large particles in weight percent is in the range of from 1.00 to 1.20, and wherein the water-soluble inorganic salt has a volume average particle size in the range of from 10 micrometers to 50 micrometers.	09-27-2012
20150038395	METHOD OF MAKING DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERS - A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of:	02-05-2015
20150038396	METHOD OF MAKING GRANULAR DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SURFACTANTS - A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of:	02-05-2015
20150038397	METHOD OF MAKING GRANULAR DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERS - A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of:	02-05-2015

Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton, County Durham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110152160	METHOD OF MAKING GRANULAR DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AMPHIPHILIC GRAFT COPOLYMERS - A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising amphiphilic graft copolymer. The granular detergent composition may have an L-3b value of at least about 73.5.	06-23-2011
20110152161	GRANULAR DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AMPHIPHILIC GRAFT COPOLYMERS - A granular detergent composition comprises greater than about 1.5% of amphiphilic graft copolymer. The amphiphilic graft copolymer in turn comprises a graft copolymer of polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutylene oxide with vinyl acetate in a weight ratio of from about 1:0.2 to about 1:10. The granular detergent composition has an L−3b value of at least about 73.5.	06-23-2011

Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton, Newcastle GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325844	Low Built, Anionic Detersive Surfactant-Containing Spray-Dried Powder that Additionally Comprises Clay - The present invention relates to a spray-dried powder comprising: (a) anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (d) at least 2 wt % water; (e) clay; and (f) optionally from 0 wt % to 20 wt % silicate salt.	12-31-2009

Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton, Newcastle Upon Tyne GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325845	Low-Built, Anionic Detersive Surfactant-Containing Solid Laundry Detergent Compositions that Additionally Comprises Clay - The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (d) at least 2 wt % water; (e) clay; and (f) optionally from 0 wt % to 20 wt % silicate salt, wherein the clay is in non-spray-dried form, and wherein at least part of the anionic detersive surfactant is in spray-dried form.	12-31-2009

Anthony Patton, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150039330	EPISODE OF CARE BUILDER METHOD AND SYSTEM - The Episode Builder according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention is a web-based computer application and its associated architecture that allows health care professionals to define and describe episodes of care. The Episode Builder provides a unique tool for these purposes. Using industry-standard code sets, the Episode Builder describes and defines an episode of care so that the health care professional can create and modify episodes for a variety of purposes. The three main components of the Episode Builder are a configurable and extensive code set management system, a suite of display panels that define the episodes themselves based upon the code sets, and a means to export the episode definition tables thus created to be used as inputs into an analytic program or a claims adjudication engine.	02-05-2015

Brian Patton, Tel Aviv IL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140085407	Portable Imaging System with a Mobile Device as Input and Output Mechanism - An apparatus, method, and system are provided for portable imaging system input using a mobile device. The apparatus includes an imaging device, a mobile communication device, and a communication network interface. The imaging device is arranged to capture an image. The mobile communication device is arranged to provide an interface to the imaging device and to accept input from a user. The mobile communication device also includes a presentation device to convey information to the user and can send information to and receive information from the imaging device. The communication network interface is arranged to access a communication network and provide a link between the communication network and the imaging device.	03-27-2014
20150077512	Substantially Real-Time Feedback in Mobile Imaging Operations - An apparatus, method, and system are provided for capturing one or more images using a portable panoramic imaging device during real-time image collection and communicatively coupling a mobile communication device to the portable panoramic imaging device to provide an interface to the portable panoramic imaging device for facilitating real-time feedback of the portable panoramic imaging device operation. Such analysis and feedback include sending, utilizing the mobile communication device, information based on the one or more captured images to a central service system for feedback analysis, and receiving, utilizing the mobile communication device, instructions from the central service system based on the analysis.	03-19-2015

Burson Keith Patton, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140029619	POLICY BASED ROUTING - According to an example, a method for policy based routing may include receiving a data packet, and generating a weight table including an index corresponding to a weight based distribution of a plurality of redirect hosts. The method may further include generating a hash table including an index corresponding to a random distribution of the weight based distribution, using an IP address of the data packet to determine a corresponding index value in the hash table index, determining an availability status of a redirect host of the plurality of redirect hosts corresponding to the index value, and routing, by a processor, the data packet to the redirect host if the availability status is determined to be available.	01-30-2014

Catherine C. Patton, Durango, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150045745	Infusion Device - The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagement surface having a single outlet port therein, a medication delivery channel extending between the single inlet port and the single outlet port, and an identification feature on the accessible surface of the body adjacent to the single inlet port. The single inlet port of the medication delivery channel is tapered thereby forming a funnel-shaped entry into the medication delivery channel. A cannula is coupled to the body at the single outlet port and is adapted for receiving medication from the single outlet port and transmitting the medication therethrough.	02-12-2015

Cheryl Patton, Sauk Rapids, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130211872	Assessing Risk Associated with a Vendor - There is disclosed a method and apparatus for assessing risk associated with a vendor. The method includes receiving vendor information from a vendor, the vendor information including uniquely identifying data, acquiring a first data set associated with the vendor from a third party and acquiring a second data set including a history of transactions with the vendor. The method further includes aggregating the vendor information, the first data set and the second data set into a vendor collective data set and identifying a risk factor using the vendor collective data set.	08-15-2013
20140122305	PURCHASE CARD MANAGEMENT - There is disclosed a method and apparatus for purchase card management. The method includes receiving purchase card transaction data pertaining to a plurality of purchase card transactions and a plurality of purchase card users associated with the plurality of purchase card transactions from at least one purchase card operator and comparing the purchase card transaction data with a plurality of risk factor rules, at least one of the plurality of risk factor rules being a prior flagged transaction rule that identifies at least one prior transaction for a purchase card user as in violation of one of the plurality of risk factor rules. The method further includes identifying a risky transaction for the purchase card user based at least in part upon the prior flagged transaction rule, preparing a risk report identifying the risky transaction, and enabling access to the risk report by a supervisor of the purchase card user.	05-01-2014

Christopher S. Patton, Eastern Passage CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045589	Bushing and Lantern Ring for Rotary Fluid Pumping Equipment - A throat bushing (	02-19-2009

Damien Gerard Patton, Kennethmont GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130248030	VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly comprises a conduit having a throughbore and defining a longitudinal axis, a sealing member that is moveable between an open configuration in which the throughbore of the conduit is open, and a sealing configuration in which the sealing member is arranged to substantially obturate the throughbore of the conduit, wherein in the sealing configuration, the sealing member seals the throughbore along a sealing line at least a part of which is angled relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis of the throughbore.	09-26-2013

Damien Gerard Patton, Huntly GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100301242	VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly (	12-02-2010

Dawn M. Patton, Matthews, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120084198	Method and System for ACH Debit Delayed Availability - A server includes a memory that stores a plurality of availability schedules, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to access an automated clearing house (ACH) debit transaction received at an originating depository financial institution (ODFI) from an originator, determine an availability schedule associated with the originator from the plurality of availability schedules, credit a percentage of the amount of funds of the ACH debit transaction to a delayed settlement account associated with the originator, and transfer a portion of the amount of funds credited to the delayed settlement account to a general operating account of the originator on a particular day determined from the availability schedule. The delayed settlement account has one or more associated rules that prevent the originator from withdrawing funds from the delayed settlement account.	04-05-2012

Ed Patton, The Colony, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140102706	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING FLUID FLOW IN A WELLBORE USING A STATIC MIXER - Methods and apparatus are presented for mixing fluid flowing through a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. A static mixer assembly is positioned in a tubing string, the mixer having a plurality of vanes extending radially into an interior fluid flow passageway. Downhole tools are movable through a tool passageway defined in the static mixer assembly. The tools can pass unobstructed by the fixed vanes. Alternately, the tool can flex the elastic vanes as it passes through, the vanes returning to position after passage of the tool. The vanes are preferably circumferentially spaced and longitudinally spaced. The vanes can extend from an interior wall surface of the assembly or from a sleeve inserted into the mixer assembly.	04-17-2014

Edwin L. Patton, San Antonio, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110309085	FLOTATION/HYDRATION DEVICE - A recreational and/or lifesaving device comprising a floating foam hull comprising cavities a which securely retain stores of bottled water easily for consumption over time, preventing dehydration of a person adrift. In another embodiment, the hull comprises at least one cut-out, which can be used by a wading fisherman to humanely store catch items alive.	12-22-2011

Erica Patton, Reading, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140269222	CLOCK DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC SIMULATION OF SUNRISE OR SUNSET - A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time.	09-18-2014

Evan E. Patton, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120279864	PROCESS FOR ELECTROPLATING METALS INTO MICROSCOPIC RECESSED FEATURES - Several techniques are described for reducing or mitigating the formation of seams and/or voids in electroplating the interior regions of microscopic recessed features. Cathodic polarization is used to mitigate the deleterious effects of introducing a substrate plated with a seed layer into an electroplating solution. Also described are diffusion-controlled electroplating techniques to provide for bottom-up filling of trenches and vias, avoiding thereby sidewalls growing together to create seams/voids. A preliminary plating step is also described that plates a thin film of conductor on the interior surfaces of features leading to adequate electrical conductivity to the feature bottom, facilitating bottom-up filling.	11-08-2012

Gordon Patton, Dundee GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120144371	USING EXCEPTION INFORMATION - A method of using exception information for binary code. The method comprises: receiving exception information relating to an exception occurring during execution of binary code, the exception information including a code reference identifying a function executing while the exception occurred, and a line number for that function. The method also comprises: accessing intermediate code using the code reference and the line number to obtain intermediate code fragments; converting the intermediate code fragments to a source code approximation; and providing the source code approximation and function name to a log for subsequent analysis.	06-07-2012

Gordon D. Patton, Dundee GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110196789	SELECTING A MIX OF DENOMINATIONS - A graphical user interface (GUI) for enabling a user to select a mix of denominations to complete a dispense transaction for a desired amount. The graphical user interface comprises: a denomination region and a selection region. The denomination region includes a plurality of groups of different denominations, each group illustrating a selectable front media item indicating the denomination value, and at least one selectable tab illustrating a value for a multiple of that denomination value. The selection region comprises a region into which one or more selected front media items and one or more selected tabs can be placed by the user until the desired amount to be dispensed is reached. A method is also described for displaying the GUI and creating a signal indicative of the selected front media items and the selected tabs so that the created signal can be used to dispense the desired amount comprising the selected denominations.	08-11-2011
20110296251	HEARTBEAT SYSTEM - A method of generating a heartbeat signal for an application comprising one or more objects that may enter a halt state is described. The method comprises: sending a status request to a defined interface on each object; and monitoring responses to the status requests to ascertain if each object is operating normally or in a halt state. The method further comprises: generating an application valid signal in the event that each object is operating normally; transmitting the application valid signal, if generated, to a monitoring component independent of the application; and generating at the monitoring component a heartbeat valid signal in response to receipt of the application valid signal.	12-01-2011
20120246551	UPDATING SERIALIZED OBJECTS - A method of updating serialized objects is described. The method comprises: loading a file containing at least one serialized object; identifying classes within the loaded file; ascertaining one or more properties associated with each identified class; and ascertaining for each of the one or more ascertained properties (i) any defined value, and (ii) any alternative values to the defined value. The method further comprises creating a data set to represent (i) the identified classes and (ii) the ascertained properties associated with those classes, where each property includes (a) the defined value and (b) a list of the alternative values that may be selected instead of that defined value. The method further comprises: visually representing the created class data set; and allowing a user to update the class data set by selecting alternative values for one or more properties. A computer for implementing this method is also described.	09-27-2012
20130086592	CORRELATION OF RESOURCES - A filter driver arranged to be executed on a processor of a terminal. The filter driver, when executed, is arranged to (i) receive a request for a first resource relating to a device installed in the terminal; (ii) determine if the requested first resource is appropriate for the device; and (iii) provide a second resource if the first resource is inappropriate for the device.	04-04-2013

Ira M. Patton, Oneonta, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140230940	OIL WELL SUCKER ROD SHOCK ABSORBER - An improved oil well sucker well shock absorber assembly having a cylindrical outer casing, a spring disposed therewithin, a plurality of apertures extending through the casing and allowing fluid communication with upwardly extending slidably disposed threadedly connected piston plunger rod device. Unwanted play and travel and its associated wear can be minimized by force dissipation through the associated spring within the casing. This improvement provides a stronger and more reliable connection between the plunger rod and the piston plunger connected thereto providing better load distribution and a more secure connection.	08-21-2014

James A. Patton, Anderson, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140263535	DIRECT CURRENT FASTENING DEVICE AND RELATED CONTROL METHODS - A direct current fastening device and related control methods. The fastening device is powered by a direct current power source and includes a variety of safety and control features that allow the fastening device to be safety operated without, for example, a mechanical safety linkage or assembly between a trigger and a fastener firing portion (e.g., a nose switch) that prohibits the operation of the fastening device. Rather, the fastening device described herein employs a controller, a variety of switches, and monitoring techniques to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the fastening device. The configuration of the controller, for example, replaces the mechanical linkages and assemblies between the trigger and the fastener firing portion (e.g., a nose switch) that are ubiquitous safety features for such fastening devices.	09-18-2014

James Walter Patton, Colorado Springs, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140046732	TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A intellectual property evaluation method includes the steps of receiving a plurality of input scores for each of a plurality of patents by a intellectual property management software program. The plurality of input scores are combined to form a scale value for each of the plurality of patents. The scale values are compared to determine a select group of patents. A plurality of additional information is received by the intellectual property management software program for each of the select group of patents.	02-13-2014

John Patton, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130061124	MANAGING FORMS IN ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - Disclosed are various embodiments for managing forms, for example, in portable document format (PDF) documents or other electronic documents. An electronic document that includes a form having multiple form fields is obtained. Each of the form fields is associated with multiple form field definitions. A data grid that shows the form field definitions for each of the form fields in the form is rendered for display. User input relative to the data grid is obtained, and the user input indicates a requested change to several of the form fields. The requested change to the plurality of the form fields is implemented in the electronic document in response to the user input.	03-07-2013

John Madison Patton, Lehi, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120227213	POOL COVER COUPLING SYSTEMS - Coupling systems for use with pool and other covers for attaching one or more cords to deploy the cover over the pool or other structure with which it is used to translate a cover.	09-13-2012

John Tinsman Patton, El Paso, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140020913	Recovery of oil sands bitumen - A method for improving the SWAG process for extracting the hydrocarbon, bitumen, from tar sands by injecting carbon dioxide into the reservoir. Said carbon dioxide will dissolve in the bitumen producing a solution having increased producibility greatly above that of the native bitumen. Recovery of the bitumen CO2 solution can be further enhanced by heat. Heat can be supplied by various means including elevating the temperature of the carbon dioxide prior to injection, injecting a mixture of carbon dioxide and steam or generating heat in-situ by including oxygen, preferably purified, with any of the above-mentioned injectants. This invention is ideally conducted through, but not limited to, the use of horizontal wells completed near the top and base of the reservoir.	01-23-2014

John W. Patton, Lyme, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140283560	TICK-REPELLING LEG AND FOREARM COVERINGS - A single-purpose tick-repelling forearm and leg covering apparel for the prevention of tick bites includes a substantially tubular, stretchable, wearable covering, with cuffs at both ends, made of knitted or woven ixodicidally-treated textile, with long-lasting repellency, which is easily slipped on, used by the wearer as a puttee or sleeve for covering bare or clothed legs or forearms for repelling or killing ticks and therefore preventing tick bites. The apparel includes a substantially tubular, stretchable covering that has been treated with tick repellent, and has proximal and distal cuffs for holding the covering in place on the forearm or leg of the wearer.	09-25-2014

Justin Patton, Franklin, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140262608	SELF-LOCKING WEBBING CONNECTABLE DEVICE ATTACHMENT PLATE - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety interface device that securely attaches to a length of webbing, while simultaneously providing a plurality of non-intersecting apertures to couple to a corresponding plurality of safety devices. In some embodiments, the safety interface device may be retrofitted to a closed webbing on a pre-fabricated safety harness. In some exemplary embodiments, the element may be opened and closed by providing two pivotably coupled plates, permitting the webbing to be installed when the plates are opened, and secured when the plates are closed. Various embodiments, for example, provide a securing pin which automatically locks the device to the webbing when the device is closed around the webbing. In some embodiments, the device will be again locked in a secondary fashion whenever a safety device is attached to the interface plate. Thus, at least two distinct actions may be required to open the device.	09-18-2014

Justin S. Patton, Franklin, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140060967	Fall Protection System for Shipping Containers - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fall protection system including a manually-operable locking assembly releasably coupled to a corner casting of an ISO Standard shipping container, a safety lanyard extending from the locking assembly and connected to a user-worn harness via a connecting device. In an illustrative example, multiple simultaneous points of connection may be established with one or more corner castings to provide securement when moving along or climbing shipping containers. In another illustrative example, the lanyard may be connected to a cable and trolley system for mobility along one or more shipping container surfaces. The cable may be oriented horizontally or vertically to permit horizontal or vertical travel of the user. In some implementations, the locking assembly may employ a twist-lock structure. In an illustrative example, the locking assembly may releasably couple to the corner casting without the use of additional tools or hardware.	03-06-2014
20140090927	Variable-Height Attachment Point System for a Safety Harness - Systems and methods relate to a operator selectable, variable-height attachment point system for a safety harness, where the attachment point is disposed on a radial support member that can be reversibly coupled to a vertical support member, and where the attachment point height can be selected by the operator by reversing a coupled orientation of the radial support member to the vertical support member.	04-03-2014

Justin Shane Patton, Franklin, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130167470	CONNECTORS AND ROOF ANCHOR SYSTEMS COMPRISING A CONNECTOR - A connector (	07-04-2013
20130168528	ENERGY ABSORBERS AND POSTS INCLUDING ENERGY ABSORBERS - An energy absorber (	07-04-2013
20140124292	POSTS FOR USE IN FALL PROTECTION - A post system for use in fall protection includes a connector to connect to a structure and a support in operative connection with a lifeline to maintain the lifeline at a first height above the structure. When a first threshold force is experienced on the lifeline, the support is operable to lower the lifeline to a second height which is lower than the first height. The ratio of a change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to a change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline (or the ΔL/ΔH ratio) is less than 1. The ratio of the change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to the change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline may also be less than 0.5 or less than 0.4.	05-08-2014

Karen Patton, The Woodlands, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130227784	PILLOW CASE WITH A FUNCTIONALIZED FLAP - A pillow case, and method of making same, comprising a front side and a back side, the pillow case fixedly communicating with a flap adapted to extend across a side selected from the group consisting of the front side, the back side, and a combination thereof, the flap comprising a first sheet comprising a first material fixedly communicating with a second sheet comprising a second material and defining an air vent through the first material and the second material.	09-05-2013
20140310845	TOWEL WITH A FUNCTIONALIZED FLAP - A towel comprising a front side and a back side, the towel fixedly communicating with a flap adapted to fold over a side selected from the group consisting of the front side of the towel, the back side of the towel, and a combination thereof, the flap comprising a first side fixedly communicating with a reverse side comprising and defining an air vent extending through the first side and the reverse side.	10-23-2014

Kenneth Patton, Waxhaw, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120258000	System and Method for Monitoring Pump Lining Wear - A system for monitoring wear of pump casing liners is disclosed. The system may include a wear sensor disposed in proximity to the pump casing liner so that the sensor wears at substantially the same rate as the lining. The wear sensor may include a plurality of circuit loops having different lengths. As the pump casing liner and the sensor wear during use, the plurality of circuit loops are sequentially breached. A control system monitors the signals from the plurality of circuit loops to develop liner wear information. This information is employed to signal a user when one or more predetermined wear thresholds are exceeded. Other embodiments are described and claimed.	10-11-2012
20140219313	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDITION MONITORING OF MACHINERY - A system and method for monitoring the operation condition of a wide variety of machinery is disclosed. A plurality of sensors, including temperature sensors and vibration sensors, are coupled to a controller. The controller receives input from the sensors and determines whether the temperature and vibration levels are within acceptable ranges with respect to baseline values. If the temperature and vibration levels fall outside the acceptable ranges, then respective visual indicators alert a user of such a condition. Multiple alarm levels are provided. A mounting arrangement is also provided in which a single threaded fastener can be used to attach the monitor to the machinery. The threaded fastener engages a through-wall metal recess in the monitor to efficiently conduct heat and vibration from the machinery to the temperature and vibration sensors within the monitor. The metal recess also serves to protect the monitor from damage during installation.	08-07-2014

Kenneth James Patton, Howell, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120097121	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEMS - A control system for an engine includes a first lift control module and a second lift control module. The first lift control module increases lift of M valves of the engine to a predetermined valve lift during a period before disabling or re-enabling N valves of the engine. The second lift control module decreases the lift of the M valves to a desired valve lift during a period after enabling or re-enabling the N valves of the engine, wherein N and M are integers greater than or equal to one.	04-26-2012
20130269636	ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH ENGINE BLOCK-MOUNTED AIR-OIL SEPARATOR AND METHOD OF VENTILATING AN ENGINE CRANKCASE - An engine assembly includes an engine block at least partially defining a combustion chamber and a crankcase volume. The engine block defines an opening in fluid communication with the crankcase volume. An air-oil separator is mounted to the engine block at the opening and is configured to separate oil from blowby gasses flowing from the crankcase volume through the air-oil separator. A method of venting an engine crankcase volume is also included.	10-17-2013

Kenneth W. Patton, Waxhaw, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140255215	INTELLIGENT PUMP MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A system and method for monitoring and controlling a pump are disclosed. The method defines processing targets, derive a first actuator control signal Yc from the processing targets, and derive actual operating parameters. The method may further include the steps of comparing the actual operating parameters to predefined system and pump limits to determine a second actuator control signal Y′c, comparing the actual operating parameters to predefined fluid limits to determine a third actuator control signal Y″c, comparing the actual operating parameters to predefined normal processing limits to determine a fourth actuator control signal Y′″c, and comparing the actual operating parameters to at least one predefined abnormal processing limit to determine a fifth actuator control signal Y″″c. The method may further include determining which of the actuator control signals is a most conservative actuator control signal, and driving the pump in accordance with the most conservative actuator control signal.	09-11-2014

Kristen T. Patton, Lyme, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140283560	TICK-REPELLING LEG AND FOREARM COVERINGS - A single-purpose tick-repelling forearm and leg covering apparel for the prevention of tick bites includes a substantially tubular, stretchable, wearable covering, with cuffs at both ends, made of knitted or woven ixodicidally-treated textile, with long-lasting repellency, which is easily slipped on, used by the wearer as a puttee or sleeve for covering bare or clothed legs or forearms for repelling or killing ticks and therefore preventing tick bites. The apparel includes a substantially tubular, stretchable covering that has been treated with tick repellent, and has proximal and distal cuffs for holding the covering in place on the forearm or leg of the wearer.	09-25-2014

Levi J. Patton, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140000043	Induction Heating Apparatuses And Processes For Footwear Manufacturing	01-02-2014
20140053427	Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Stabilization Structure - A chamber may include a first barrier portion, a second barrier portion, a peripheral bond, an interior bond, and a fold. The first barrier portion defines a first surface of the chamber. The second barrier portion defines a second surface of the chamber, the first surface being opposite the second surface. The peripheral bond joins the first barrier portion and the second barrier portion to form an interior void within the chamber and seal a fluid within the interior void. The interior bond is spaced inward from the peripheral bond and joins the first barrier portion and the second barrier portion. Additionally, the fold is in the second barrier portion and extends away from the interior bond and through a majority of a thickness of the chamber.	02-27-2014
20140254831	Adaptive Music Playback System - An adaptive music playback system is disclosed. The system includes a composition system that receives information corresponding to user activity levels. The composition system modifies the composition of a song in response to changes in user activity. The modifications are made according to a set of composition rules to facilitate smooth musical transitions.	09-11-2014
20150040426	Article Of Footwear With Bladder And Method Of Manufacturing The Same - A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder.	02-12-2015

Levi J. Patton, Portalnd, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130283640	ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH BLADDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder.	10-31-2013

Lisa Patton US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130041199	METHOD FOR THE SUBLIMATION OR PYROLYSIS OF HYDROCARBONS USING RF ENERGY TO BREAK COVALENT BONDS - High power RF energy supplied to a reaction chamber at a resonant frequency is used to break the covalent bonds of a hydrocarbon material without heat. An RF signal generator may be used to supply RF energy to a resonant ring through a four port coupler. The phase of the RF energy passing through the resonant ring may be adjusted to achieve an integral multiple of a resonant wavelength. Wavelength and intensity may be adjusted to sublimate or pyrolyze the hydrocarbon material to yield a useful gaseous product.	02-14-2013

Lisa Patton, Melbourne, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120321526	Apparatus for the Sublimation or Pyrolysis of Hydrocarbons Using RF Energy - High power RF energy supplied to a reaction chamber at a resonant frequency is used to break the covalent bonds of a hydrocarbon material without heat. An RF signal generator may be used to supply RF energy to a resonant ring through a four port coupler. The phase of the RF energy passing through the resonant ring may be adjusted to achieve an integral multiple of a resonant wavelength. Wavelength and intensity may be adjusted to sublimate or pyrolyze the hydrocarbon material to yield a useful gaseous product.	12-20-2012

Lisa Patton, Indialantic, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130120077	HYDROCARBON RESOURCE PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING A HYBRID COUPLER AND RELATED METHODS - A device for processing a hydrocarbon resource may include a radio frequency (RF) source, a first RF conductor, a second RF conductor, and a hybrid coupler assembly coupled to the RF source and the first and second RF conductors. The first and second RF conductors may each having distal ends configured to receive the hydrocarbon resource therebetween and apply RF power from the RF source to the hydrocarbon resource.	05-16-2013

Lisa Jean Patton, Rockledge, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120267095	IN SITU RADIO FREQUENCY CATALYTIC UPGRADING - The present invention relates to a method and system for enhancing in situ upgrading of hydrocarbon by implementing an array of radio frequency antennas that can uniformly heat the hydrocarbons within a producer well pipe, so that the optimal temperatures for different hydroprocessing reactions can be achieved.	10-25-2012

Mark Patton, Hidden Springs, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140037410	EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An equipment storage and retrieval system retrieves equipment from the back of pick-up trucks and other cargo carrying vehicles. A guide rail and a frame with attached rollers and equipment hold-downs, platforms or carts allow for easy access, retrieval, and storage of equipment in the bed of a vehicle. A frame extends out the back of a pickup for access to equipment, and folds into a vertical position for improved use of the pickup bed. A brake system prevents locks the sliding frame in place until the brake is released by a brake lever.	02-06-2014

Mark J. Patton, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130162835	THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR INFRARED REPHOTOGRAPHY - Thermal imaging cameras for use in retaking images and methods of retaking images with thermal imaging cameras that include a position sensor that helps guide the camera back to the position where the original image was captured. The position sensor provides position data that may include location data, heading data, and orientation data.	06-27-2013

Mark W. Patton, Tuscon, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130266925	Embedded Conversational Agent-Based Kiosk for Automated Interviewing - Methods and systems for interviewing human subjects are disclosed. A user interface of a computing device can direct a question to a human subject. The computing device can receive a response from the human subject related to the question. The response can be received using one or more sensors associated with the computing device. The computing device can generate a classification of the response. The computing device can determine a next question based on a script tree and the classification. The computing device can direct the next question to the human subject using the user interface of the computing device.	10-10-2013

Matthew David Patton, Bolwarra Heights AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090196683	LOCKING CONNECTOR SYSTEM - Components for use in a locking connector system, such a heavy duty shackles, comprise a retainer, a body structure and pin which is axially moveable into a receiving cavity of the body structure, the body structure having a transversely directed cavity interconnecting with the cavity and have a latching shoulder. The retainer has a body, a latch element associated with the body and adapted to move into a space adjacent the latching shoulder of the aperture when the retainer is inserted into the transverse aperture to retain the retainer in its aperture and the body of the retainer having a projecting portion for location adjacent the surface portion of the pin for restraining the pin from removal when the retainer is inserted, the retainer further having a latch actuator which is displaceable in the body from a released position to an engaged position for moving the latch element from its retracted position to a latching position, and the latch actuator further having releasable retention means for retaining the latch actuator in the engaged position but, on application of a retraction force, adapted to release the latch actuator to permit its return to its retracted position, thereby allowing return of the latch element to its retracted position, whereby the retainer may be removed from the aperture and the pin removed from the cavity.	08-06-2009

Matthew M. Patton, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140244387	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING FIRST PARTY COOKIES - An advertiser participating in a method of targeting based on first party cookies may update its DNS record to include a subdomain that redirects to a server associated with an ad network. The ad network may incorporate that advertiser's subdomain in an ad pixel tag published on one or more of the advertiser's web pages, to set a cookie on the advertiser's domain. Specifically, when a user visits one of the advertiser's web pages, the ad pixel tag may be redirected by the advertiser's DNS update to an ad network server for receipt of a cookie that matches the subdomain. The ad network may distribute to its publishers an ad call that checks for the presence of any first party domain cookies set via the second stage, and then pass any such cookie data to the network's ad servers to decide which ad to serve.	08-28-2014

Michael T. Patton, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120035641	Surgical Obturator - An obturator has an elongated shaft with a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion within an obturator housing. The distal end of the first shaft portion creates a first shield and the distal end of the second shaft portion creates a second shield. A blade having a piercing tip and cutting edges is interposed between the first shield and the second shield. In use, once the piercing tip passes the body wall, the first shield moves to cover the piercing tip and protect internal organs from accidental injury while the cutting edges continue to cut the body wall. Once the second shield passes through the body wall, the second shield moves to cover the cutting edges.	02-09-2012

Neale Patton, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140122477	STATION FINGERPRINTING - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for determining encoding media station fingerprints and determining if media station fingerprints are related. Also disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for allowing client devices to preview sample media stations prior to actually creating a media station, receiving user interaction data relating to the user's activity with a sample media station, storing sample station fingerprints along with client device interaction data and using the client device interaction data to influence media item sequence generation rules for an additional related media station.	05-01-2014
20140324955	STATION FINGERPRINTING - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for determining encoding media station fingerprints and determining if media station fingerprints are related. Also disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for allowing client devices to preview sample media stations prior to actually creating a media station, receiving user interaction data relating to the user's activity with a sample media station, storing sample station fingerprints along with client device interaction data and using the client device interaction data to influence media item sequence generation rules for an additional related media station.	10-30-2014

Neale Patton, Twickenham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100107090	REMOTE LINKING TO MEDIA ASSET GROUPS - Improved approaches to access information concerning media asset groups are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first web page can include a user-selectable control that, upon selection, can request information on a particular media asset group from a remote media asset web server. In response to the request, the remote media asset web server can return a second web page containing the information on the particular media asset group.	04-29-2010
20100185655	Re-Download Management of Previously Acquired Digital Media Assets - Improved techniques that enable users to download digital media assets are disclosed. According to one aspect, digital media assets that a user has acquired from a remote media repository can be authorized for download multiple times. This, for example, allows a user to subsequently re-downloaded digital media assets that the user previously acquired. In one embodiment, digital media assets that a user previously downloaded to a user client device from a remote media repository can be made available to the user for subsequent re-download. Advantageously, a remote media repository can, in effect, provide users with a remote backup for previously acquired digital media assets.	07-22-2010
20120137376	RE-DOWNLOAD MANAGEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ACQUIRED DIGITAL MEDIA ASSETS - Improved techniques that enable users to download digital media assets are disclosed. According to one aspect, digital media assets that a user has acquired from a remote media repository can be authorized for download multiple times. This, for example, allows a user to subsequently re-downloaded digital media assets that the user previously acquired. In one embodiment, digital media assets that a user previously downloaded to a user client device from a remote media repository can be made available to the user for subsequent re-download. Advantageously, a remote media repository can, in effect, provide users with a remote backup for previously acquired digital media assets.	05-31-2012

Paul Patton, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130312175	BODY SPRAY WITH EXTENDING SPRAYHEAD - A body spray configured to be supported within a shower wall. The body spray includes an outer housing and an inner waterway supporting a sprayhead for axial movement relative to the outer housing. Water pressure against the inner waterway causes the sprayhead to move axially outwardly from a refracted position to an extended position.	11-28-2013

Paul V. Patton, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130299608	SHOWERHEAD WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FLUID DISPENSERS - A showerhead assembly including a first fluid dispensing unit including a plurality of first fluidic devices, and a second fluid dispensing unit removably coupled to the first fluid dispensing unit and including a plurality of second fluidic devices. The first fluidic devices and the second fluidic devices each provide a multi-dimensional spray pattern.	11-14-2013
20140263689	OZONE SHOWER DEVICE - A fluid delivery assembly for a shower includes a waterway assembly, a spray head, and a water treatment assembly. The spray head is configured to receive fluid from the waterway assembly and deliver fluid from an outlet. The water treatment assembly is configured to provide a treatment to the fluid of the waterway assembly.	09-18-2014

Richard G. Patton, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120095367	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARENTERALLY PROCURING BODILY-FLUID SAMPLES WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.	04-19-2012
20120215131	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARENTERALLY PROCURING BODILY-FLUID SAMPLES WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.	08-23-2012
20130079604	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARENTERALLY PROCURING BODILY-FLUID SAMPLES WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.	03-28-2013
20130116599	FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY-FLUID SAMPLING - An apparatus includes a housing, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. At least a portion of the flow control mechanism is movably disposed within the housing. The apparatus further includes an inlet port and an outlet port, and defines a fluid reservoir. The outlet port is fluidically coupled to a second fluid reservoir and is fluidically isolated from the first fluid reservoir. The actuator is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir such that the fluid reservoir receives a first flow of bodily-fluid, and a second configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the outlet port.	05-09-2013
20130317391	FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY-FLUID SAMPLING - An apparatus includes a housing, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. At least a portion of the flow control mechanism is movably disposed within the housing. The apparatus further includes an inlet port and an outlet port, and defines a fluid reservoir. The outlet port is fluidically coupled to a second fluid reservoir and is fluidically isolated from the first fluid reservoir. The actuator is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir such that the fluid reservoir receives a first flow of bodily-fluid, and a second configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the outlet port.	11-28-2013
20140039348	FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY-FLUID SAMPLING - A device includes a pre-sample reservoir, an actuator mechanism, and a diverter. The pre-sample reservoir can be fluidically coupled to a delivery member to receive and isolate a predetermined volume of bodily-fluid withdrawn from a patient. The actuator mechanism is operably coupled to the pre-sample reservoir such that, when actuated, a negative pressure is formed in the pre-sample reservoir that urges the bodily-fluid to flow into the pre-sample reservoir. The diverter can selectively control fluid flow between the delivery member and the pre-sample reservoir. The diverter includes a flow control mechanism that defines a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. The diverter is movable between a first configuration in which the bodily-fluid flows through the first fluid flow path to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration in which the bodily-fluid flows through the second fluid flow path to a sample reservoir coupled to the diverter.	02-06-2014
20140081172	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARENTERALLY PROCURING BODILY-FLUID SAMPLES WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.	03-20-2014
20140107564	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A FLUID TO A PATIENT WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - An apparatus includes a cannula assembly, a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing includes an inlet port removably coupled to the cannula assembly and defines an inner volume. The fluid reservoir is fluidically coupled to the housing and configured to receive and isolate a volume of bodily fluid from a patient. The flow control mechanism is at least partially disposed in the inner volume. The actuator is operably coupled to the flow control mechanism and is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which bodily fluid can flow, via a fluid flow path defined by the flow control mechanism, from the cannula assembly, through the inlet port and into the fluid reservoir, to a second configuration, in which the fluid reservoir is fluidically isolated from the cannula assembly.	04-17-2014
20140155781	FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY-FLUID SAMPLING - An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir.	06-05-2014
20140155782	STERILE BODILY-FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHODS - An apparatus includes a pre-sample reservoir, a diversion mechanism, and a flow metering mechanism. The diversion mechanism has an inlet port couplable to a lumen-defining device to receive bodily-fluids from a patient, a first outlet port fluidically couplable to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second outlet port fluidically couplable to a sample reservoir. The diversion mechanism defines a first fluid flow path and a second flow path that are configured to place the first outlet port and the second outlet port, respectively, in fluid communication with the inlet port. The flow metering mechanism is configured to meter a flow of a predetermined volume of bodily-fluid through the first fluid flow path into the pre-sample reservoir, to meter a flow of a second volume of bodily-fluid through the second fluid flow path into the sample reservoir, and to display a volumetric indicator associated with the predetermined volume and the second volume.	06-05-2014
20140163419	SYRINGE-BASED FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLING - A syringe-based device includes a housing, a pre-sample reservoir, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume between a substantially open proximal end portion and a distal end portion that includes a port couplable to a lumen-defining device. The pre-sample reservoir is fluidically couplable to the port to receive and isolate a first volume of bodily fluid. The actuator is at least partially disposed in the inner volume and has a proximal end portion that includes an engagement portion and a distal end portion that includes a sealing member. The engagement portion is configured to allow a user to selectively move the actuator between a first configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to a sample reservoir defined at least in part by the sealing member and the housing.	06-12-2014
20140276578	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY OCCLUDING THE LUMEN OF A NEEDLE - A fluid transfer device for parenterally transferring fluid to and/or from a patient includes a housing, a needle, and an occlusion mechanism. The housing defines a fluid flow path and is couplable to a fluid reservoir. The needle has a distal end portion that is configured to be inserted into the patient and a proximal end portion that is configured to be fluidically coupled to the fluid flow path of the housing, and defines a lumen therebetween. The occlusion mechanism selectively controls a fluid flow between the needle and the fluid flow path. The occlusion mechanism includes an occlusion member that is movable between a first configuration where the lumen of the needle is obstructed during insertion into the patient and a second configuration where the lumen of the needle is unobstructed after the needle has been inserted into the patient allowing fluid transfer to or from the patient.	09-18-2014
20150032067	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY OCCLUDING THE LUMEN OF A NEEDLE - A fluid transfer device for parenterally transferring fluid to and/or from a patient includes a housing, a needle, and an occlusion mechanism. The housing defines a fluid flow path and is couplable to a fluid reservoir. The needle has a distal end portion that is configured to be inserted into the patient and a proximal end portion that is configured to be fluidically coupled to the fluid flow path of the housing, and defines a lumen therebetween. The occlusion mechanism selectively controls a fluid flow between the needle and the fluid flow path. The occlusion mechanism includes an occlusion member that is movable between a first configuration where the lumen of the needle is obstructed during insertion into the patient and a second configuration where the lumen of the needle is unobstructed after the needle has been inserted into the patient allowing fluid transfer to or from the patient.	01-29-2015
20150073348	SYRINGE-BASED FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLING - A syringe-based device includes a housing, a pre-sample reservoir, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume between a substantially open proximal end portion and a distal end portion that includes a port couplable to a lumen-defining device. The pre-sample reservoir is fluidically couplable to the port to receive and isolate a first volume of bodily fluid. The actuator is at least partially disposed in the inner volume and has a proximal end portion that includes an engagement portion and a distal end portion that includes a sealing member. The engagement portion is configured to allow a user to selectively move the actuator between a first configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to a sample reservoir defined at least in part by the scaling member and the housing.	03-12-2015

Rick D. Patton, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130152803	Food Smoker Adapter - The Food Smoker Adapter converts an outdoor cooking system into a meat smoker without physical modification. It is comprised of a lid, smoke chamber, meat skewers, and a wood chip pan. It can also act as a stand alone meat smoking system when used with an electric heating element. The smoke chamber is a tube or duct, and is placed on the wood chip pan or an accessory allowing the stacking of an additional smoke chamber. The wood chip pan rests above the heat source. Skewers are placed across the top of the smoke chamber allowing meat to hang inside. The lid acts as a smoke chamber lifting mechanism, and has tabs that snap into slots near the top of the smoke chamber allowing the lid, smoke chamber, skewers, and meat to be removed and set aside allowing access to the wood chip pan for tending.	06-20-2013

Robert Matthew Patton, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140032539	METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DISCOVER AND RECOMMEND INTERESTING DOCUMENTS - Disclosed are several examples of systems that can read millions of news feeds per day about topics (e.g., your customers, competitors, markets, and partners), and provide a small set of the most relevant items to read to keep current with the overwhelming amount of information currently available. Topics of interest can be chosen by the user of the system for use as seeds. The seeds can be vectorized and compared with the target documents to determine their similarity. The similarities can be sorted from highest to lowest so that the most similar seed and target documents are at the top of the list. This output can be produced in XML format so that an RSS Reader can format the XML. This allows for easy Internet access to these recommendations.	01-30-2014

Roland Wayne Patton, Sidney CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090211240	Method and apparatus for converting energy in a moving fluid mass to rotational energy driving a transmission - Three bodies interact to drive a transmission having a pair of one-way clutches coupling a single length of drive chain or other elongate flexible member to an intermeshed pair of counter rotatable gears so as to drive a primary shaft in a single rotational direction. The three bodies are a fixed body, a floating body, and a suspended and usually submerged weighted body. The three bodies are interconnected by the single length of the elongate flexible member and are spaced apart there along. The weighted body is mounted at one end of the elongate flexible member. The primary shaft is mounted above the surface of a moving fluid mass to either the fixed or floating body. The end of the flexible member opposite to the weight is mounted to the other of the fixed or floating body.	08-27-2009

Ruska Patton, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110193566	MULTICHANNEL ABSORBERLESS NEAR FIELD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A near field microwave scanning system includes a switched array of antenna elements forming an array surface, a scan surface substantially parallel to the array surface and separated by a distance less than about 1 wavelength of the measured frequency, and a processing engine for obtaining and processing near field data, without the use of an absorber.	08-11-2011
20130187674	TEST STATION FOR WIRELESS DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATION THEREOF - A test station for wireless devices and methods for calibration thereof. The test station includes a signal generator, a calibrator, a scanner having receiving and transmitting antennas, a signal analyzer, and a computer. Under the direction of the computer, the signal generator generates a calibration signal in accordance with a programmable calibration signal script. The calibrator may be used to emulate either a wireless device in transmit mode by transmitting the calibration signal to the scanner for analysis by the signal analyzer, or a wireless device in receive mode by receiving the calibration signal from the scanner for analysis by the signal analyzer. The behavior of the test station is calibrated by correlating signal parameters of the calibration signal as specified by the calibration signal script and as measured at the signal analyzer.	07-25-2013

Shane Patton, Bothell, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120151574	SOFTWARE ACTIVATION USING DIGITAL LICENSES - Systems and methods are provided for activation of software that uses digital licenses. In some embodiments, a software vendor may securely deliver at least one digital proof-of-purchase to an OEM (e.g., to avoid piracy of software licenses). The OEM may install an associated software copy on a computer system, and store the at least one digital proof-of-purchase on it. The OEM may communicate the proof(s)-of-purchase stored on the computer system and its system identifier to the software vendor. A user of the computer system may attempt to activate the OEM pre-installed software by sending an activation request to a software vendor, who may verify whether or not the digital proof-of-purchase and system identifier in the activation request match those previously reported by the OEM, and may either grant or deny the activation request.	06-14-2012

Sherryl Patton, Valley CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110275259	Crease Resistant HDPE Tape, Scrim and Coated Products Made Therefrom - A crease resistant scrim reinforced coated fabric and associated high density polyethylene (HDPE) tapes that can be used in areas where esthetics are important such as rental tents where the material is constantly folded and installed. The scrim has woven HDPE tapes made from a resin to soften the tape, and a coating comprising a UV masterbatch to resist UV radiation, a Flame resistant (FR) masterbatch to resist fire. The resin with a relatively low flexural modulus and a relatively high Vicat softening point would reduces the scrim's crystallinity and avoids tape shrinkage during coating without overly weakening the tape.	11-10-2011

Stephan C. Patton, Blairsville, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130203530	BROADHEAD FOR IMPROVED ROTATION AND BONE-PIERCING CAPABILITY - A broadhead for increased target penetrability in use with an arrow shaft. The broadhead includes a receiver that is configured to receive the arrow shaft. The receiver includes a central axis. The broadhead also includes a pair of oppositely-directed blades offset from the receiver central axis. The blades include a tapered geometry.	08-08-2013

Stephanie Patton, Hershey, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140322162	Use of Ferritin to Treat Iron Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating an iron disorder in a patient are presented, including methods for orally administering a recombinant yeast that produces H-ferritin-iron complex or the H-ferritin-iron complex extracted from the yeast. Data indicate that administration of the recombinant yeast more effectively increases hemoglobin, hematocrit and transferrin saturation than an iron-equivalent amount of FeSO	10-30-2014

Stephen Michael Patton, Rock Island, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120096827	Round Baler For Baling Crop Residue - A method of converting a conventional round baler to a round baler with an accumulator chamber is disclosed.	04-26-2012

Steve Patton, Rogers, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140041334	CONCENTRICALLY LOADED, ADJUSTABLE PIERING SYSTEM - A method for constructing a pier system to stabilize and level a structure by constructing a pier in sections and advancing the pier sections below a foundation using a hydraulic ram until bedrock is reached, and completing the piering system by positioning a head plate on top of the pier to provide a stable platform for a house jack and applying a vertical lifting force with the house jack to lift the foundation of the structure.	02-13-2014

Steven Patton, Springdale, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120255242	Concentrically Loaded, Adjustable Piering System - A piering system includes a heave plate attached to a foundation and supported by a pier. A downward facing socket is permanently attached to the heave plate. The socket receives the top end of a heavy stud of a coupling assembly, the bottom end of the stud is screwed into a captive nut of a shim-block. A nut is welded to the stud leaving about ½ inch of the stud protruding upwards for insertion into the socket. The nut may be turned to adjust the height of the stud. The shim-block and coupling assembly are supported by a head plate which is supported by the pier. The head plate includes a wide table for supporting a pair of jacks on opposite sides of a house jack facilitating installation of the system. The cooperation of the ball and socket helps to prevent “off-set loads” which otherwise may break the piering system.	10-11-2012

Thomas Patrick Patton, Sligo IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100098645	FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF FUNGAL NAIL INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a formulation and method for the treatment of fungal nail infections, such as those caused by	04-22-2010
20100135926	ANTIMICROBIAL AND IMMUNOSTIMULATORY SYSTEM COMPRISING AN OXIDOREDUCTASE ENZYME - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system, applications thereof and a process for the production of the antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system. The present invention provides a storage-stable antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system comprising an oxidoreductase enzyme, a substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme and hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution wherein the substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme is present up to 90% by weight and water is present up to 20% by weight based on the weight of the total composition; the system has a pH from approximately 4 to 8; and the system provides a two-stage hydrogen peroxide release.	06-03-2010
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Thomas Patrick Patton, Collooney IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110117071	Antimicrobial Composition - The present invention relates to an improved antimicrobial composition comprising a hydrogen peroxide source and one or more antimicrobial agents. Ideally, the invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising (i) hydrogen peroxide source and (ii) an antimicrobial agent and its associated use in therapy, particularly in the treatment of antimicrobial infections.	05-19-2011

Trever Patton, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140184911	SCREEN TIME CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - A screen time control device includes a source interface for receiving a video signal, a processor connected to the video source interface for overlaying the video signal with a translucent signal to produce an overlaid video signal, and a device interface connected to the processor for receiving the overlaid video signal and providing the overlaid video signal to the display device. The processor substitutes the translucent signal in the overlaid video signal with a parental signal, where the parental signal can be a substantially opaque overlay signal that masks an image on the screen of the display device to prohibit viewing of the screen, a textual message, or a combination of both.	07-03-2014

Vernon J. Patton, Oregon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140064426	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING UNIFIED COMPUTER-BASED MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY-RELATED RISK AND COMPENSATORY MEASURES MANAGEMENT IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - A computer-implemented system and method for managing operations in a nuclear power plant generates an electronic request for a permit to perform work in the plant, performs a risk assessment using a rules engine to determine a level of fire risk posed by the work, automatically determines one or more compensatory measures to provide protection against the level of fire risk posed by work, generates a risk score based the probabilistic assessment, and generates electronic authorization for the permit based on the risk score.	03-06-2014

William M. Patton, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140060173	Slim Capacitance Sensor for Downhole Applications - A capacitive pressure sensor includes a stator which encircles a portion of a cylindrical diaphragm. This encircling forms a circumferential gap between the sidewalls of the stator and the diaphragm. Therefore, a greater area “A” can be achieved in smaller diameter sensor footprint than prior art designs and yet still detect relatively small changes in capacitance. Additionally, the width “g	03-06-2014
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Yvonnig Patton, Plougastel Daoulas FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100320735	GAS GENERATION FOR A SAFETY DEVICE, THE CHARGE OF WHICH IS INITIATED BY A HEAT-GENERATING MEANS - The present invention relates to a gas generator (	12-23-2010
20110083576	PYROTECHNIC GAS GENERATOR WITH COMBUSTION AND DIFFUSION CHAMBERS OF DIFFERENT SECTIONS - A pyrotechnic gas generator intended for motor-vehicle safety includes a combustion chamber of cylindrical or approximately cylindrical shape. An initiator is located within the combustion chamber and is associated with at least one solid pyrotechnic charge. A diffusion chamber communicates with the the combustion chamber and receives gases generated by the pyrotechnic charge and transfers the gases to atmosphere via at least one evacuation opening. The diffusion chamber extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the combustion chamber, in the extension of one of its end faces. The diffusion chamber is also of generally cylindrical or approximately cylindrical shape, but with a cross section that is less than that of the the combustion chamber. The diffusion chamber is devoid of structure for filtering the gases that pass therethrough.	04-14-2011
20130313812	GAS GENERATOR HAVING A STORAGE CHAMBER FOR MATERIAL WITH ENDOTHERMIC CHANGE OF STATE - A gas generator includes a case enclosing a combustion chamber containing at least one pyrotechnic charge, a diffusion chamber, and a chamber for storing a material releasable from the chamber during combustion of the charge, to change state endothermically under the effect of gas coming from this combustion, then be evacuated via the diffusion chamber. The material is a liquid stored at atmospheric pressure. The chamber has at least one inlet opening, and a series of outlet openings. The outlet openings are arranged within a wall separating the chamber from the diffusion chamber. The charge and the combustion and diffusion chambers are dimensioned such that during combustion, at least one portion of gas flow generated by the charge opens at least the inlet opening and penetrates into the chamber provoking the escape of the material via the outlet openings, then its endothermic change in state, mainly in the diffusion chamber.	11-28-2013

Yvonning Patton, Plougastel Daoulas FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120266774	GAS GENERATOR WITH REACTIVE GASES - A gas generator includes two reserves of reactive gases, an ignition device capable of being triggered in order to open lids of the reserves and initiating combustion of the reactive gases, and an orifice for letting out combustion gas towards the outside. The gas reserve, a device for diffusing the combustion gas towards the outside and the second gas reserve are successively positioned along a longitudinal direction. A guiding wall is provided in the reserve for guiding the pressure wave generated by the device up to the lid in order to open this first lid. The diffusing device includes a conduit for guiding the pressure wave from the first lid to the second lid so as to open the latter, and which communicates with the orifice.	10-25-2012