Patton, US

Bartley Patton, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080264626	TELESCOPIC ANTI-BUCKLING GUIDE SYSTEM - A technique improves the ability to inject coiled tubing at a variety of wells. A telescopic, anti-buckling guide is designed to support the coiled tubing to prevent buckling under operating loads. The telescopic, anti-buckling guide also facilitates connection to a variety of well control stacks of different heights without requiring vertical movement of the coiled tubing injector and without the need for pressure containment members in the guide.	10-30-2008
20090159295	Wellsite Systems Utilizing Deployable Structure - An apparatus for deploying an instrument usable with a well comprises at least one reversibly expandable structure, at least one actuator operable to change a perimeter dimension of the at least one reversibly expandable structure, at least one instrument disposed interior of the at least one reversibly expandable structure, and having an axial dimension, and tractoring fluid disposed between the at least one reversibly expandable structure and the at least one instrument. The apparatus is operable to perform at least one of exerting thrust to convey the at least one instrument with respect to at least one adjacent surface, creating compensating pressure between the at least one instrument and the at least one adjacent surface, and sealing between the at least one instrument and the at least one adjacent surface.	06-25-2009
20110132626	WELLSITE SYSTEMS UTILIZING DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURE - An apparatus for deploying an instrument usable with a well comprises at least one reversibly expandable structure, at least one actuator operable to change a perimeter dimension of the at least one reversibly expandable structure, at least one instrument disposed interior of the at least one reversibly expandable structure, and having an axial dimension, and tractoring fluid disposed between the at least one reversibly expandable structure and the at least one instrument. The apparatus is operable to perform at least one of exerting thrust to convey the at least one instrument with respect to at least one adjacent surface, creating compensating pressure between the at least one instrument and the at least one adjacent surface, and sealing between the at least one instrument and the at least one adjacent surface.	06-09-2011
20110290492	BLENDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING EMULSIONS - Embodiments of the current application are generally related to systems and methods for preparing emulsions. In some embodiments, there is disclosed an on-site emulsifying system comprising a first fluid tank, a second fluid tank, a circulation loop comprising a buffer tank and a pump. The first fluid tank and the second fluid tank are in fluid communication with the circulation loop via a first fluid inlet pipe and a second fluid inlet pipe, respectively. An outlet pipe is in fluid communication with the circulation loop.	12-01-2011

Blair R. Patton, Choteau, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100317495	Foot and Ankle Exercise Device - The present invention relates to a foot and ankle exercise device. The exercise device may include a foot strap, a pull strap, a handle, and a resistance band. The foot strap may be adjustable to secure the device to a user's foot. The pull strap may have a first end attached to the foot strap. The handle may be disposed on a second end of the pull strap and may be configured to allow the user to apply tension to the pull strap. The resistance band may be disposed on the pull strap between the first end and the second end of the pull strap.	12-16-2010

Brian Patton, Princeton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100301853	POLARIZING NUCLEI IN SOLIDS VIA SPIN TRANSFER FROM AN OPTICALLY-PUMPED ALKALI VAPOR - The present invention relates to a method and system for polarizing a solid compound of interest via spin transfer from an optically-pumped alkali vapor. In one embodiment, the method provides a cell which contains a solid compound as well as pure alkali metal and some amount of buffer gas. The cell is heated to vaporize some of the pure alkali. Resonant laser light is passed through the cell to polarize the atomic vapor, a process known as “optical pumping.” Optical pumping can transfer order from photons to atoms, causing a buildup of vapor atoms in one angular momentum state. This vapor polarization is then transferred through the surface of the solid compound in order to polarize the nuclei in the bulk of the compound. This can produce nuclear polarizations in the sample many times larger than the limit set by thermal equilibrium. The method can be used in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).	12-02-2010

Catherine C. Patton, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090118674	Infusion Devices - 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.	05-07-2009

Celine Patton, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100078976	INFANT SAFETY SEAT WITH AN ADUSTABLE ACCOMMODATING SPACE - An infant safety seat with an adjustable accommodating space includes a multi-layer cushioning insert which is detachably insertable into an infant safety seat for accommodating an infant in different stages of growth with different sizes. The multi-layer cushioning insert comprises a first cushioning part and a second cushioning part both may detachably to overlap each other and connect into the accommodating space to provide the necessary support for keeping an infant in proper postural position. The first cushioning part includes a U-shaped head cushion part, U-shaped body cushion part and U-shaped leg cushion part for restricting the side moving of the infant. Further, for accommodating a smaller infant, the second cushioning part can be detachably overlapped onto the first cushioning part for further reducing the side moving space and upright moving space of the baby in the infant safety seat.	04-01-2010

Charles Patton, Eugene, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090043909	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING AND CONTROLLING COMMUNICATION TOPOLOGY, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND DOCUMENT FLOW IN A DISTRIBUTED NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT - Described are a system and method for use by a computing device to transmit information over a communication medium. The computing device communicates over the medium according to a protocol stack having a plurality of protocol layers. Information having an identifier is received at a first protocol layer from a higher protocol layer in the protocol stack. The computing device determines whether to present the information to the network communication medium based on at least one term of a contract associated with the identifier. Upon determining to present the information to the communication medium, the computing device incorporates the identifier in the information before placing the information on the network communication medium.	02-12-2009
20120272295	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING AND CONTROLLING COMMUNICATION TOPOLOGY, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND DOCUMENT FLOW IN A DISTRIBUTED NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT - Described are a system and method for use by a computing device to transmit information over a communication medium. The computing device communicates over the medium according to a protocol stack having a plurality of protocol layers. Information having an identifier is received at a first protocol layer from a higher protocol layer in the protocol stack. The computing device determines whether to present the information to the network communication medium based on at least one term of a contract associated with the identifier. Upon determining to present the information to the communication medium, the computing device incorporates the identifier in the information before placing the information on the network communication medium.	10-25-2012

Charles J. Patton, Evergreen, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100159601	Automated analysis of discrete sample aliquots - An automated apparatus and method for analyzing liquid samples by forming discrete sample aliquots (boluses) in an elongated conduit which contains a hydrophobic carrier liquid. Aliquots may be analyzed by adding at least one reagent to the sample aliquot that reacts selectively with an analyte contained therein. The reaction product, which is selective for the analyte of interest and proportional to its concentration, is measured with an appropriate detector. Intrinsic sample properties of the sample may also be measured without the need for adding chemical reagents. The invention enables simple and accurate testing of samples using time honored wet-chemical analysis methods in microliter volume regimes while producing remarkably small volumes of waste.	06-24-2010

Charles M. Patton, Eugene, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223307	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF BIRDS BY THEIR VOCALIZATIONS - An apparatus for detecting and identifying birds based upon electronic analysis of their bird calls and songs and method for doing so by utilizing a step-by-step hierarchical method of breaking down bird vocalizations according to order, family, and species of the specific bird. Several embodiments of the apparatus are disclosed particularly a hand held computational device, microphone, audio capture card, user application software and a collection of prerecorded audio data.	09-18-2008
20130316322	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING - The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for providing collaborative learning. In one embodiment, a method includes presenting a visual representation of a task in a first modality to a plurality of users in a group on a shared display and receiving a plurality of inputs from input devices associated with the respective users for solving the task. At least one of the inputs comprises a visual representation of the at least one input in a second modality that is different from the first modality and a successful completion of the task by the group requires a correct solution that is collectively dependent upon all of the inputs.	11-28-2013
20130316323	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing collaborative learning. In one embodiment, a method includes presenting a first task to a plurality of users on a shared display and receiving inputs via respective input devices for collectively solving the task. The received inputs are analyzed to determine whether the task is correctly performed and to infer one or more probabilistic conclusions about a level of comprehension associated with the first task. An output is presented based upon the probabilistic conclusions about the level of comprehension.	11-28-2013
20130332859	METHOD AND USER INTERFACE FOR CREATING AN ANIMATED COMMUNICATION - Creating an animated communication includes receiving from a user a series of inputs, wherein the series of inputs defines turns at expression to be taken by a plurality of avatars, wherein at least one of the turns comprises a plurality of expressive modalities that collectively forms a single turn, and wherein at least one of the turns makes use of a virtual writing surface that is shared by the avatars, and rendering the animated communication in accordance with the inputs subsequently to the receiving. Editing a document, such as an animated communication or a portion thereof, includes rendering the document as a sequence of dynamic frames, detecting an input made by a user during the rendering, identifying a dynamic frame of the sequence of dynamic frames whose time of rendering corresponds to a time of the input, and replacing at least a portion of the dynamic frame with the input.	12-12-2013

Damon M. Patton, Roanoke, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100330216	System for controlling cutter hub position in underfluid pelletizer - A cutter hub position control device for consistent blade adjustment in an underfluid pelletizer is provided in connection with a motion rod attached to the pelletizer cutter hub and extending through a hollow shaft of the pelletizer motor. The cutter hub position control device can be collinear, transaxial or in a plane parallel to the axis of the motion rod to which it is attached. Adjustment of the cutter hub position control device is automated through use of feedback control mechanisms.	12-30-2010
20120298475	VALVE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS - The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to valve devices, systems, and methods for controlling the distribution of materials to multiple locations. The improved valve devices, materials distribution systems, and materials distribution methods disclosed herein are particularly suitable for use in applications where the materials being distributed are, for example but not limited to, non-gaseous fluid materials (e.g., raw liquids, solutions, slurries, colloids, suspensions, and the like) and solid materials having some level of tackiness, moisture content, or like property. The valves, systems, and methods disclosed herein can be operated without having to stop the flow of materials therethrough in order to change the position of the valve from one outlet to another. Further, the valves and systems disclosed herein have few directional changes, therefore there are few, if any, points within the system where the material can get stuck and/or lodged.	11-29-2012
20140284833	SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CUTTER HUB POSITION IN UNDERFLUID PELLETIZER - A cutter hub position control device for consistent blade adjustment in an underfluid pelletizer is provided in connection with a motion rod attached to the pelletizer cutter hub and extending through a hollow shaft of the pelletizer motor. The cutter hub position control device can be collinear, transaxial or in a plane parallel to the axis of the motion rod to which it is attached. Adjustment of the cutter hub position control device is automated through use of feedback control mechanisms.	09-25-2014

Daniel Courtney Patton, Jackson, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110165356	COMPATIBILIZED SILICA IN NITRILE RUBBER AND BLENDS OF NITRILE RUBBER AND STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER COMPOSITIONS - A polymer composition of a compatibilized silica in blends of acrylonitrile butadiene polymer and styrene butadiene polymer comprising six to ninety percent by weight of a compatibilized silica, at least one percent by weight of a coupling agent, at least one percent by weight of a styrene butadiene polymer, and at least one percent by weight of an acrylonitrile butadiene polymer is described herein. The polymer composition can have a minimum amount of at least ten percent by weight of 15:50 ratio, acrylonitrile to butadiene polymer, with the remainder being compatibilized silica.	07-07-2011
20110166262	PROCESS FOR MAKING COMPATIBILIZED SILICA AND NITRILE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - A process for forming a compatibilized silica and nitrile polymer blend in latex form is described herein. The process can include treating a silica with a coupling agent in aqueous suspension to form a compatibilized silica slurry. The coupling agent can have the capacity of chemically reacting with the surface of the silica to bond the coupling agent thereto. The process can include blending at least a portion of the compatibilized silica slurry into a styrene butadiene polymer latex, forming a silica styrene butadiene polymer latex, and blending at least a portion of the compatibilized silica slurry into an acrylonitrile butadiene polymer latex, forming a silica acrylonitrile butadiene polymer latex. The process can include blending the silica styrene butadiene polymer latex with the silica acrylonitrile butadiene polymer latex, forming the compatibilized silica and nitrile polymer blend.	07-07-2011

David L. Patton, Lebannon, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090086908	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-MODAL IMAGING USING NANOPARTICLE MULTI-MODAL IMAGING PROBES - An apparatus for multimodal imaging of an object includes a support stage for receiving an object to be imaged; an object supported on the stage, the object having been treated with a biocompatible imaging probe comprising nanoparticles carrying one or more targeting moieties and one or more diagnostic components for enabling capture of images of the object; a light source for producing a beam to illuminate the object; a filter positioned to receive and pass the beam toward the object; and a lens and camera system for capturing an image of the object. The apparatus may include a tiltable filter for filtering light from the source. The apparatus may include a mechanism for selectively directing light from the light source through a first filter assembly to produce a first beam of light of a first frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a first imaging mode or through a second filter assembly to produce a second beam of light of a second frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a second imaging mode, so that the lens and camera system captures light from the object illuminated by either the first or second beam of light to produce a first image in response to the first beam and a second image, different from the first image, in response to the second image. An x-ray source and phosphor plate may be included to provide an additional imaging mode.	04-02-2009
20090093700	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-MODAL IMAGING USING NANOPARTICLE MULTI-MODAL IMAGING PROBES - An apparatus for multimodal imaging of an object includes a support stage for receiving an object to be imaged; an object supported on the stage, a light source for producing a beam to illuminate the object; a filter positioned to receive and pass the beam toward the object; and a lens and camera system for capturing an image of the object. The apparatus may include a tiltable filter for filtering light from the source. The apparatus may include a mechanism for selectively directing light from the light source through a first filter assembly to produce a first beam of light of a first frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a first imaging mode or through a second filter assembly to produce a second beam of light of a second frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a second imaging mode, so that the lens and camera system captures light from the object illuminated by either the first or second beam of light to produce a first image in response to the first beam and a second image, different from the first image, in response to the second image. An x-ray source and phosphor plate may be included to provide an additional imaging mode.	04-09-2009
20090180964	TRANSMUCOSAL DELIVERY OF OPTICAL, SPECT, MULTIMODAL,DRUG OR BIOLOGICAL CARGO LADEN NANOPARTICLE(S) IN SMALL ANIMALS OR HUMANS - A method is taught that provides for transmucosal delivery of a biological cargo and optical molecular imaging probes to a subject animal or human. At least one biological cargo-laden nanoparticle imaging probe is provided in a form that will be absorbed via mucosal tissue. The biological cargo-laden nanoparticle imaging probe is delivered to the mucosal tissue of the animal or human. The method further may include steps of providing a support member adapted to receive the subject in an immobilized state; positioning the subject on the support member; and after the delivering of the imaging probe, imaging the immobilized subject using a multimodal imaging system.	07-16-2009
20090280064	TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF OPTICAL, SPECT, MULTIMODAL, DRUG OR BIOLOGICAL CARGO LADEN NANOPARTICLE(S) IN SMALL ANIMALS OR HUMANS - A method and a device are disclosed for transdermal delivery to an animal or human of biological cargo-laden nanoparticles. The particles may include multimodal optical molecular imaging probes. The particles may be delivered by providing them in a form that can be absorbed through the skin and applying them to the skin of an animal or human. The application may be accomplished using biological cargo-laden nanoparticles in a device attachable to the skin. The device may be attached directly to the skin by a device containing a vasodilating agent or agents, or micro needles, or multi-layer time release material. The biological cargo-laden nanoparticles may comprise drugs, vaccines, bio-pharmaceuticals, imaging contrast agents, multimodal imaging contrast agents, biomolecules, or anti-infectives. The device may include a first plurality of different types of biological cargo-laden nanoparticles located in a corresponding second plurality of separate time release layers.	11-12-2009
20130302746	APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth having at least one light source providing incident light having a first spectral range for obtaining a reflectance image from the tooth and a second spectral range for exciting a fluorescence image from the tooth. A polarizing beamsplitter in the path of the incident light from both sources directs light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor, wherein the second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. A first lens in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth toward the sensor, and obtains image data from the portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range.	11-14-2013

David W. Patton, Avon, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314825	DE-NITRIFICATION TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided that includes:	12-25-2008

Dawn Patton, Matthews, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100250406	System Supporting Automated Clearing House (ACH) Features - Techniques for supporting an automated clearing house system (ACH) for facilitating resolution of ACH transactions. When a transaction item is blocked for an account, the associated transaction is paused so that the transaction item can be presented to the client. When the indication from the client is indicative of accepting the transaction item, the transaction is allowed to process. When the indication is indicative of returning the transaction item, the transaction is stopped and the transaction item is returned. On-line authorization maintenance information may be received from the client so that transaction items can be processed based on the on-line authorization maintenance information, which may be used edit a current authorization entry or to create a new authorization entry for a trading partner. A decision to approve a blocked transaction item may be decided by an employee of a client. However, approval may further require approval by a second employee.	09-30-2010

Earl E. Patton, New Iberia, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100266730	Edible Ice Cream Stick - An edible ice cream stick includes a support member having a first inner layer that is generally rigid and constructed of a hard candy substance. The support member also includes a second intermediate layer having a cereal substance. A third outer layer is situated atop the second layer that consists a firm flavor coating that provides moisture protection to the second cereal layer.	10-21-2010

Earl Edward Patton, New Iberia, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124233	Method and apparatus for power supply connection - An inexpensive adjustable power adapter assembly is provided that can easily fit within openings formed in dwellings or other structures, such as doorways or windows, and which can substantially seal any open spaces formed in such openings. The adapter permits quick and easy connection of an external power source (such as, for example, a diesel or gas-powered portable generator) to the interior of such dwelling or other structure.	05-26-2011

Edward John Patton, The Colony, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110240284	Tubular Embedded Nozzle Assembly for Controlling the Flow Rate of Fluids Downhole - An apparatus (	10-06-2011

Frederick S. Patton, St. Paris, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090103317	Portable service light - A portable lamp including at least one light source and a body having a generally symmetrical bowl-like inner surface and a rim on said inner surface, said rim extending about a central axis that is perpendicular to a plane intersecting said rim, said light source being supported in said body to project a beam away from said inner surface such that the light beam is directed at an angle to the central axis and through said rim of the body, whereby the direction of the beam beyond said rim may be controlled by rotating said body about the central axis and effectively scanning the beam in a cone-like pattern extending outward of said rim. The body is constructed as a suction holding device by having at least the immediate edge of the body surrounding the rim made of a flexible material so the rim can then be pressed against a substantially rigid window pane or the like supported in a window of a structure, to create a negative pressure sufficient to hold the lamp on the pane. The interior surface of the dome-like part of the body may be light reflective to function as a reflector and assisting in directing emitted light.	04-23-2009

Geoffrey W. Patton, Wheaton, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131536	Treating or Preventing Renal Cancer Using a Dimethane Sulfonate - The present invention features methods of treating renal cancer by administration of certain dimethylsulfonate compounds. The present invention further features administration protocols and dosing schedules for methods of treating patients suffering from renal cancer and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in the treatment methods provided herein.	05-21-2009
20110269840	TREATING RENAL CANCER USING A 4-[BIS[2-[(METHYLSULFONYL)OXY]ETHYL]AMINO]-2-METHYL-BENZALDEHYDE - The present invention features methods of treating a mammalian subject having renal cancer by administration of certain dimethylsulfonate compounds, such as a 4-[bis[2-[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]ethyl]amino]-benzaldehyde. The present invention further features administration protocols and dosing schedules for methods of treating patients having renal cancer and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in the treatment methods provided herein.	11-03-2011

George Patton, Weaterford, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100096131	Wiper Plug Perforating System - A method and system for cementing and perforating a wellbore in a single step by coupling a perforating gun with a wiper plug. The method includes injecting cement in a wellbore having casing therein and an annulus between the casing and wellbore. A wiper plug is dropped on the cement having a perforating gun attached to the wiper plug. The plug is forced downward pulling the perforating gun along. The downward motion of the plug in turn pushes the cement out the bottom end of the casing and into the annulus. The cement in the annulus is allowed to set and the perforating gun is activated.	04-22-2010

G. Thomas Patton, Bristol, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110108565	Business Card Holder and Dispenser - Embodiments of the invention are concerned with a business card dispenser that presents a single card to the user, when the front of the dispenser is pushed. The dispenser can hold over one hundred cards, plus one protected display card to show the contents of the dispenser. This dispenser provides a large quantity of cards in a compact volume and eliminates “dry finger” syndrome that affects many other business card dispensers. This is accomplished by use of a plunger, which pushes through a slot a single card, partially exposing it outside of the dispenser. Hence, allowing the user to grab the card with two fingers and pull it to retrieve the card.	05-12-2011

James L. Patton, Wilmette, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090275867	WALKING AND BALANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuable around respective axes of motion. Sensors sense the linear and angular displacement of the pelvic support unit and the torso support unit. A control unit is coupled to these sensors and, responsive to signals from them, selectively control the displacement actuator and articulation(s).	11-05-2009

Jaqunda Patton, Jacksonville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110248415	PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF A THERMOCHROMIC CONTACT LENS MATERIAL - Disclosed in this specification is a process for manufacturing a thermochromic contact lens. The process includes (1) selecting a photoinitiator that absorbs at a first wavelength and at least one thermochromic dye that displays substantial absorption at the first wavelength when the dye is at a first temperature and exhibits at least an 80% reduction in absorbance at the first wavelength at a second temperature, (2) maintaining the reaction mixture at the second temperature and (3) providing cure light that includes the first wavelength.	10-13-2011
20140268028	SILICONE-CONTAINING CONTACT LENS HAVING CLAY TREATMENT APPLIED THERETO - The present invention relates to a contact lens including at least one clay and at last one silicone component, wherein the at least one clay is applied to the surface of the contact lens and the contact lens does not include any diffusible material whose release from the contact lens is inhibited by the at least one clay.	09-18-2014
20140275434	SILICONE-CONTAINING CONTACT LENS HAVING REDUCED AMOUNT OF SILICON ON THE SURFACE - The present invention relates to a method of reducing the amount of silicon on a surface of a contact lens, wherein the method includes reacting the surface of a contact lens containing at least one silicone component with a fluoride reagent.	09-18-2014

Jasson T. Patton, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100113719	OLEFIN METATHESIS PROCESS EMPLOYING BIMETALLIC RUTHENIUM COMPLEX WITH BRIDGING HYDRIDO LIGANDS - An olefin metathesis process for converting a reactant olefin or a mixture of reactant olefins into one or more product olefins that are different from the reactant olefin(s). The process employs a catalyst system containing a carbene-generating agent and a bimetallic ruthenium complex comprising one or more μ-hydrido bridging ligands, and optionally containing di(t-butyl)phosphine. The catalyst system is advantageously active at process temperatures greater than 90° C. Cyclization metathesis and ring-opening polymerization metathesis are preferred olefin metathesis processes.	05-06-2010
20110137086	PROCESS FOR TELOMERIZATION OF BUTADIENE - In an improved process for telomerizing butadiene, contact butadiene and an organic hydroxy compound represented by formula ROH (I), wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted C	06-09-2011
20130261342	PROCESS FOR TELOMERIZATION OF BUTADIENE USING A MONO-ORTHOALKOXY SUBSTITUTED CATALYST - A process for the telomerization of butadiene comprises reacting 1,3-butadiene and an alkanol, in the presence of a catalyst promoter and an alkoxydimerization catalyst comprising a Group VIII transition metal and a triarylphosphine ligand, which includes one phenyl that is mono-ortho-alkoxy substituted and at least one other phenyl including at least one substituent that withdraws electrons from the phosphorus atom. The product includes an alkoxy-substituted octadiene, which may then be used to produce 1-octene. The catalyst shows improved stability, activity and selectivity toward the alkoxy-substituted octadiene.	10-03-2013

Jerry Patton, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110094664	DECORATIVE PAINT FILM LAMINATE - A decorative paint film laminate having high gloss and distinctness of image after processing for providing a decorative finish for a part, the decorative paint film laminate comprises a paint film having an inner surface and an outer surface, a backing sheet applied to the inner surface of the paint film, and no mask on the outer surface of the paint film. The paint film comprises a clear coat layer, a gloss and distinctness of image retaining layer, and a color coat layer. The paint film obtains high gloss and distinctness of image without a mask being on the outer surface of the paint film.	04-28-2011

Jerry R. Patton, Bridgeport, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100004150	ALUMINUM CHELATES - Provided are aluminum chelates having the formula (I). Also provided are compositions having these chelates, methods of producing these chelates, and methods of modifying the viscosity of a liquid or a semisolid using these chelates.	01-07-2010

John Patton, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025293	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING HYDROGEN GAS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for processing a hydrogen gas stream comprising a housing, a condensing media, a mechanical filtration element, a coalescer element, and an outlet port. The housing comprises a heat- and pressure-resistant material and has an internal chamber configured to receive a hydrogen gas stream. A condenser may cool the hydrogen gas stream to promote water condensation. The condensing media removes entrained liquid water from the hydrogen gas stream. The mechanical filtration element receives the hydrogen gas stream as the hydrogen gas stream exits the condensing media. The mechanical filtration element collects particulate matter from the hydrogen gas stream. The coalescer element receives the hydrogen gas stream as the hydrogen gas stream exits the mechanical filtration element. The coalescer element removes substantially all of the liquid water formed in the hydrogen gas stream. The outlet port delivers the hydrogen gas stream outside the housing.	01-29-2009
20090029227	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SECURING A CARTRIDGE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for securing a cartridge. A cartridge may contain a fluid processing component such as a fluid filtration component, a fluid generation component, a fluid consumption component, or a fluid containment. The cartridge has a cartridge interface. An interface fluid outlet port is disposed on the cartridge interface. The interface fluid outlet port is in fluid communication with an interior of the cartridge. The interface fluid outlet port is configured to mate with a receiver fluid inlet port of a cartridge receiver. A biasing member applies a biasing force that presses the interface fluid outlet port against the receiver fluid inlet port. The biasing force removably secures the cartridge to the cartridge receiver.	01-29-2009
20100129266	SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM A CHEMICAL HYDRIDE - A system is disclosed to generate hydrogen. The system includes a fuel cartridge, a cartridge interface, and a fuel cartridge receiver. The fuel cartridge includes a liquid permeable material with one or more cavities that encloses a solid anhydrous chemical hydride. The fuel cartridge also includes a housing that is heat and pressure resistant that houses the liquid permeable material, and a liquid. The fuel cartridge also includes one or more liquid sources that introduce the liquid into the housing such that the liquid contacts at least a portion of the liquid permeable material.	05-27-2010
20110027670	APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM A CHEMICAL HYDRIDE - An apparatus is disclosed to generate electric power from a chemical hydride. A fuel cartridge produces hydrogen by reacting a liquid with a chemical hydride. A fuel cell stack generates electric power using an oxygen source and the produced hydrogen. An electric power storage device is coupled with the fuel cell stack. The electric power storage device stores and supplies electric power. One or more liquid sources inject the liquid into the fuel cartridge at a variable rate. A controller calculates a liquid injection rate for the one or more liquid sources based on power demands of an electric load.	02-03-2011

John A. Patton, Norwalk, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090277318	Wrestplanks - A wrestplank for use in a stringed instrument including first and second median working plies stacked in between first and second outer working plies. Each working ply defines a direction of grain. The working plies collectively define a tuning pin hole configured to securely receive a tuning pin, whereby the tuning pin is substantially surrounded by and in engagement with end wood of the working plies. The directions of grain of the outer working plies are oriented substantially parallel with respect to a longitudinal axis defined by the wrestplank. The grain direction of the first median working ply is oriented at an angle of between about 60° and about 75° with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the grain direction of the second median working ply is oriented at an angle of between about 105° and about 120° with respect to the longitudinal axis.	11-12-2009

John D. Patton, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300982	METHOD FOR ENABLING THE EXCHANGE OF ONLINE FAVORS - Embodiments are directed to enabling the exchange of online favors. In one embodiment, the system may include a client device connected via a network to a favor management platform. The favor management platform may include a favor management server, web server, billing server, and an advertisement server. A user may enter information detailing a favor to be asked or to be offered. The user further may specify the reward for the favor, including non-monetary rewards, such as good will. The user also specifies whom to send the request or offer for the favor. The favor management server generates favor page, with the set of contacts. A notification message regarding the favor page is sent to the set of specified contacts. Once received, a contact may view the favor page, providing comments and/or responses. The user may provide the reward to a contact(s) that satisfy the favor.	12-04-2008
20090327084	GRAPHICAL CERTIFICATIONS OF ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS INTENDED TO IMPACT CLICK-THROUGH RATES - Embodiments are directed towards improving a user's experience and confidence in advertisements shown within web pages or other online media, in part, by providing additional information for a given advertisement to be displayed along with the given advertisement to encourage, or discourage, a user to click on or interact with the advertisement. Such information to be displayed about a given advertisement may include, without limitation, information about the advertisement, such as its security status (e.g. it has been found to be free from malware), information about the advertiser, including if the advertiser is determined to be trusted based on some criteria, customer satisfaction information, information about the goods and/or services being advertised, including, for example, if how they compare to a competitor, and information about the destination Web page or Web site that the advertisement leads to when a user clicks it.	12-31-2009
20100016031	TELEPHONE AND TELEPHONE ACCESSORY SIGNAL GENERATOR AND METHODS AND DEVICES USING THE SAME - A device includes a telephone accessory configured and arranged to transmit an audio signal; and an audio effects generator coupled to the telephone accessory or a video effects generator. The audio effects generator can produce at least one user-initiated audio effect that is transmitted as part of the audio signal. The video effects generator can produce at least one user-initiated visual effect altering an image transmitted by the telephone accessory.	01-21-2010

John M. Patton, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053134	PROCESS, COMPOSITION OF MATTER, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM A CHEMICAL HYDRIDE - A process, composition of matter, and apparatus for generating hydrogen are disclosed. The process includes providing an anhydrous hydride, forming a mixture of the hydride with an activating agent, and introducing a liquid reactant to the mixture to produce hydrogen. The mixture includes activating agent in the range of between about 20 to about 80 percent by dry weight.	02-26-2009

John Madison Patton, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090304554	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE REACTION OF AN ANHYDROUS HYDRIDE REACTANT - The apparatus includes a liquid permeable pouch that defines a cavity for maintaining an anhydrous hydride reactant, wherein the cavity comprises a cross-section such that a point within the cross-section is separated from a perimeter of the liquid permeable pouch by no more than double the permeation distance, and a cartridge configured to receive the liquid permeable pouch and a liquid reactant such that at least a portion of the liquid permeable pouch is submerged in the liquid reactant. The system includes a plurality of pouches formed from two rectangular sheets of liquid permeable material, and each pouch has a width selected such that each point within a cross-section is separated from the sheets by no more than double the permeation distance. The method includes joining the sheets, forming one or more seals to define a cavity, disposing anhydrous hydride within the cavity, and sealing the opening.	12-10-2009

John W. Patton, Germantown, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100068280	SUSTAINED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM CONTAINING PHENYLEPHRINE - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising phenylephrine in a sustained release oral dosage formulation. Compositions can comprise phenylephrine alone or phenylephrine in combination additional pharmaceutically active substances such as an antihistamine and/or an analgesic.	03-18-2010

Kenneth A. Patton, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110153869	RECALIBRATION OF PRECISION CLOCKS IN A COMPUTER NETWORK - In one embodiment, a clock on a network device is initialized, and then a first timing message is received at the network device from a reference device having a first timestamp indicating when the first timing message was transmitted from the reference device. The network device may then determine and store a one-way delay from the first timestamp to a first time at which the first timing message was received at the network device. In response to restarting the clock, the network device may receive a second timing message from the reference device having a second timestamp indicating when the second timing message was transmitted from the reference device. The network device may then calibrate the clock such that a second time at which the network device received the second timing message is the second timestamp plus the stored one-way delay.	06-23-2011

Lisa R. Patton, Union, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260662	SPLASH CURTAIN FOR CONVEYOR WAREWASHER - A conveyor warewasher includes splash curtains that function differently according to their orientation. The top connection part of the splash curtains and the connections mounted on the warewasher are designed to attach the curtain only when the curtain is hung in the proper orientation and not when the curtain is hung in reverse. A splash curtain for a warewasher includes functionally distinct front and rear sides. The arrangement of hook-receptive slots on the splash curtain is asymmetric so that the hook arrangement that they will receive differs when the curtain's orientation is reversed.	10-22-2009

Mara B. Patton, Issaquah, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016533	Web Page Privacy Risk Detection - Various embodiments enable detection of third party content sources that may pose a privacy risk to a user. In at least some embodiments, webpages navigated to via a browser can be processed to identify third party content sources that provide content for the webpages. Data may be stored to relate the third party content sources to webpages in which the third party content is encountered. The data may then be analyzed to determine when a particular third party is in a position to observe browsing habits of a user. Responsive to determining a privacy risk, notification may be output in a variety of ways to inform a user of potentially risky content. In at least some other embodiments, notification can be made by way of a user interface instrumentality that is automatically presented to a user to inform the user of a potentially risky third party content source.	01-20-2011

Mara B. Patton, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110307794	WEB APPLICATION NAVIGATION DOMAINS - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	12-15-2011
20110307810	LIST INTEGRATION - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	12-15-2011
20110307812	Creating Task Sessions - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	12-15-2011
20110307880	DYNAMIC WEB APPLICATION NOTIFICATIONS INCLUDING TASK BAR OVERLAYS - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	12-15-2011
20110307883	Web Application Pinning Including Task Bar Pinning - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	12-15-2011
20120166959	SURFACING CONTENT INCLUDING CONTENT ACCESSED FROM JUMP LIST TASKS AND ITEMS - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	06-28-2012
20140189546	Web Application Pinning Including Task Bar Pinning - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	07-03-2014
20140289724	Dynamic Web Application Notifications Including Task Bar Overlays - Various embodiments provide a mechanism to allow end users to install web applications and websites onto their desktop. In accordance with one or more embodiments, client-side code can be utilized to allow developers associated with a website to define boundaries associated with user interaction, and have those boundaries enforced by a run-time engine. In at least some embodiments, developers can provide, through JavaScript code and/or HTML markup, various configurations for the creation of a start menu shortcut, navigation, and so-called jumplist integration.	09-25-2014

Mark V. Patton, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100329902	PNEUMATIC MOTORIZED MULTI-PUMP SYSTEM - Motorized single-machine multi-pump apparatus and closed-loop methodology interconnected with a gas pipeline at a natural gas production well, using pressurized gas flow and differential pressure to drive a pumping system regulated by pneumatic controls using self-generated clean, low-pressure instrument air. The apparatus is connected to the gas flow line and the outlet is connected back into the gas flow line at lower pressure, creating a differential pressure corresponding to the source of motive power for actuating a piston which is directly connected to a plurality of plungers. This plurality of plungers is alternately pushed into and pulled out of corresponding plunger-cylinders for creating an integral drive and pump system prerequisite for gas well site pumping operations. Instead of venting to the atmosphere, well gas is returned to the flow line whereupon only clean air from the self-generated instrument air circuit is vented into the atmosphere.	12-30-2010

Michael Patton, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100274193	Cannula Seal - Trocar seal assemblies are disclosed which consist of a protective member and a retaining member. The protective member prevents accidental perforations of the retaining member during the insertion of an instrument through the seal assembly and assists in forming a seal against the instrument when inserted in the seal assembly. The protective member is generally configured with a circular upper portion and a generally conical lower portion. The lower portion of the protective member consists of a plurality of flaps which increasingly overlap as they progress to the lower portion of the conical shape, thereby forming a seal at the lowest portion where the flaps overlap entirely. The overlapping flaps expand with minimal resistance when instruments are inserted through the seal assembly, thereby ensuring a proper seal regardless of the size or configuration of the instrument. The retaining member holds the protective member in position and compresses the protective member against an instrument when an instrument is inserted through the seal assembly.	10-28-2010
20110028796	Cannula Anchor - Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.	02-03-2011
20120253285	Cannula Seal - Trocar seal assemblies are disclosed which consist of a helically-shaped seal positioned within a trocar's cannula; wherein, as an instrument is inserted through the central bore of the helically-shaped seal, the helically-shaped seal expands, thereby increasing the diameter of the central bore. In other embodiments, a protective member is positioned within a retaining member; wherein the protective member is configured as a helix and, as an instrument is inserted through the central bore of the helix, the helix expands, thereby increasing the diameter of the central bore.	10-04-2012
20140005686	Cannula Anchor	01-02-2014

Michael K. Patton, Saint Joseph, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024662	ROTATABLE WAFFLE MAKER - A waffle maker comprises a grill that is rotatable with respect to a base about a rotational axis.	02-04-2010

Penelope Patton, Decatur, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100021751	Poly(Lactic Acid)-Containing Compositions for Use in Imparting Oil, Grease, or Water Resistance to Paper - Herein disclosed is a composition containing from about 5 weight parts to about 50 weight parts of a branched polylactic acid; from about 50 weight parts to about 95 weight parts of water; and from about 0.1 weight parts to about 1 weight part of a first surfactant. The composition can be coated onto a substrate containing paper or paperboard and having a first surface and a second surface, to form a paper product having oil, grease, and moisture resistance.	01-28-2010
20100068350	Pullulan Films and Their Use in Edible Packaging - An edible article comprises a food product and a film that encloses the food product. In one embodiment, the film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis, and a minor amount of at least two of glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and polyethylene glycol. In another embodiment, the film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis, gelatin, and at least two of glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and polyethylene glycol, and can also comprise salt. In another embodiment, the film comprises a first layer comprising a major amount of at least one food grade wax, a second layer comprising a major amount of pullulan and further comprising at least one plasticizer, and a third layer comprising at least one surfactant that is substantially immiscible with aqueous pullulan compositions but which adheres to pullulan surfaces, wherein the at least one surfactant is at least partially crystalline. In another embodiment, the film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis, at least one salt (and in some cases at least two salts), and at least one plasticizer. In another embodiment, the film comprises an edible film adhered to a peelable, flexible substrate, wherein the edible film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis and at least one plasticizer. The edible article can be manufactured by preparing a film-forming composition as described above, forming the film-forming composition into a film, and enclosing a food product with the film.	03-18-2010

Penelope A. Patton, Decatur, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238925	Starch and Amphiphilic Surfactant or Particulate Emulsion for Paper Coating Applications - A composition suitable for coating a paper product can comprise starch and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of (a) an amphiphilic surfactant and (b) a particulate emulsion; wherein the weight ratio of surfactant to starch is from about 0.005:1 to about 0.25:1 and the weight ratio of the particulate emulsion to starch is from about 0.005:1 to about 0.429:1.	09-24-2009
20100047432	Process for Producing Saccharide Oligomers - A process for preparing saccharide oligomers uses an aqueous feed composition that comprises at least one monosaccharide or linear saccharide oligomer, and has a solids concentration of at least about 70% by weight. The feed composition is heated to a temperature of at least about 40° C., and is contacted with at least one catalyst that accelerates the rate of cleavage or formation of glucosyl bonds, such as enzyme or acid, for a time sufficient to cause formation of non-linear saccharide oligomers. A product composition is produced that contains a higher concentration of non-linear saccharide oligomers than linear saccharide oligomers.	02-25-2010
20120269954	Stevia Blends Containing Rebaudioside B - The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.	10-25-2012

Phillip Patton, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110200177	PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE - A device for supporting a patient during a radiological imaging procedure is disclosed. The device includes a base, a support member pivotally coupled to the base and configured to receive a portion of the patient undergoing the radiological imaging procedure and an adjustment device comprising an inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder has a first portion acting on the base and a second portion acting on the support member. An inflatable state of the adjustment device is controllable to selectively adjust an angular positioning of the support member relative to the base.	08-18-2011

Richard D. Patton, Hastings, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090094185	USER-DEFINABLE RUN-TIME GROUPING OF DATA RECORDS - In some embodiments, a method includes receiving input that includes a criteria for filtering a set of records to define a subset of records within the set of records. The criteria is defined by an end design user. The method includes updating a business class group with the criteria, wherein the business class group is associated with an action for access the subset of records through the business class group. The method includes outputting a business application to be executed by at least one end user to access the subset of records through the business class group.	04-09-2009
20090094275	AUDITABLE ACTION REQUEST PROCESSING IN A WORKFLOW ENVIRONMENT - Various embodiments provide one or more of systems, methods, software, and data structures that include action request definitions that may be linked to a workflow process. Upon submission of an action request from an action request definition, an action request record may be created as a function of an action request definition and passed through a linked workflow process. The action request record may be modified, approved, or rejected. If approved, a process defined within the action request definition may cause a data change as a function of action request data. Action request records may be persisted, in some embodiments, to provide an action request audit trail.	04-09-2009

R. Lyle Patton, Surprise, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318764	Catalytic Naphtha Cracking Catalyst and Process - A process is disclosed for enhancing the production of light olefins using a catalyst with small pores. The catalyst comprises a molecular sieve having 10 membered rings with channels of limited length. The molecular sieve has a high silica to alumina ratio and has pores sized to limit production of aromatics in the cracking process.	12-25-2008

Robert D. Patton, Elko, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038284	Reel mower - A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength. The reel cutting unit also has a pivot axis for the bedknife allowing adjustment of the bedknife relative to the cutting reel without changing the longitudinal location of the front edge of the bedknife to ensure consistent cutting of the cutting unit. Finally, an improved mounting for the grass basket used on the cutting unit is disclosed which mounting avoids inadvertent disengagement of the grass basket from the cutting unit.	02-12-2009
20100269476	REEL MOWER HAVING TRANSVERSELY SPACED, PIVOTAL, AND RIGID LINKS PERMITTING CUTTING UNIT ROLL - A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength. The reel cutting unit also has a pivot axis for the bedknife allowing adjustment of the bedknife relative to the cutting reel without changing the longitudinal location of the front edge of the bed-knife to ensure consistent cutting of the cutting unit. Finally, an improved mounting for the grass basket used on he cutting unit is disclosed which mounting avoids inadvertent disengagement of the grass basket from the cutting unit.	10-28-2010

Robert D. Patton, New Prague, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110179759	REEL MOWER - A reel mower has a double A arm suspension that lowers a reel cutting unit into a cutting position in a tail down orientation and that levels the reel cutting unit out as it lifts the reel cutting unit into a transport position. The reel cutting unit yaws during turns about a substantially vertical axis having a negative caster angle. The suspension has clamps that can be flipped open or closed to quickly attach or detach the reel cutting unit. A drive motor can be quickly attached or detached to the reel cutting unit using a pivotal wire form. An active counterbalance system automatically offsets the increasing weight of a grass basket on the reel cutting unit to maintain quality of cut. The grass basket maintains a constant spacing relative to the reel cutting unit when the reel cutting unit pitches to improve clipping collection.	07-28-2011
20110185691	CLIP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WALK REEL MOWER - A reel cutting unit of a reel mower is provided with a belt and pulley drive system for rotating the reel of the cutting unit at variable speeds when the ground speed of the reel cutting unit is substantially constant to provide different clips. The drive system has three pulleys of different diameter in engagement with the belt in drive, driven and idler positions. The pulleys can be interchangeably used in any of the positions by moving the pulleys around into the different positions in six different possible arrangements. The pulleys are selectively placed in one arrangement at a time to select the clip provided by that arrangement. A chain and sprocket drive system with different diameter sprockets may be used in place of the belt and pulley drive system. The belt and pulley drive system may comprise toothed pulleys and toothed timing belt.	08-04-2011
20130205739	WALK REEL MOWER WITH EASILY DEPLOYABLE KICKSTAND - A walk reel mower has a traction frame that carries a reel cutting unit and that is self-propelled over the ground by a traction drum that is operatively connected to a power source on the traction frame. A U-shaped kickstand at the rear of the traction frame has a raised, inoperative position in which the kickstand is substantially nested within the rearwardly and upwardly extending handle tubes of a handle assembly. The kickstand is pivotally connected to the traction frame to pivot to a lowered, fully deployed position in which the kickstand has engaged the ground and lifted the traction drum out of contact with the ground. The kickstand has an assist member that lies in a plane that is different from and that is inclined to a plane that encompasses the U-shape of the kickstand to allow the operator to apply leverage to the kickstand.	08-15-2013
20140215988	REEL MOWER HAVING QUICK CHANGE GROOMING ATTACHMENTS - A reel mower has a drive and mounting system for easily and quickly installing a turf grooming attachment. A pair of bearing supports on opposite sides of the reel mower frame provides laterally spaced stub shafts between which the through shaft of the attachment can be nested. A pair of identical clamps releasably couples the opposite ends of the through shaft of the attachment to the adjacent stub shafts. Installation and removal of the clamps is sufficient to install or remove the attachment without requiring disassembly or lateral movement of the bearing supports or of the stub shafts rotatably journalled therein.	08-07-2014
20150007543	REEL MOWER - A reel mower has a double A arm suspension that lowers a reel cutting unit into a cutting position in a tail down orientation and that levels the reel cutting unit out as it lifts the reel cutting unit into a transport position. The reel cutting unit yaws during turns about a substantially vertical axis having a negative caster angle. The suspension has clamps that can be flipped open or closed to quickly attach or detach the reel cutting unit. A drive motor can be quickly attached or detached to the reel cutting unit using a pivotal wire form. An active counterbalance system automatically offsets the increasing weight of a grass basket on the reel cutting unit to maintain quality of cut. The grass basket maintains a constant spacing relative to the reel cutting unit when the reel cutting unit pitches to improve clipping collection.	01-08-2015

Robert M. Patton, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110218823	Method and System for Determining Precursors of Health Abnormalities from Processing Medical Records - Medical reports are converted to document vectors in computing apparatus and sampled by applying a maximum variation sampling function including a fitness function to the document vectors to reduce a number of medical records being processed and to increase the diversity of the medical records being processed. Linguistic phrases are extracted from the medical records and converted to s-grams. A Haar wavelet function is applied to the s-grams over the preselected time interval; and the coefficient results of the Haar wavelet function are examined for patterns representing the likelihood of health abnormalities. This confirms certain s-grams as precursors of the health abnormality and a parameter can be calculated in relation to the occurrence of such a health abnormality.	09-08-2011
20120303670	CLOUD COMPUTING METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY SCALING A PROCESS ACROSS PHYSICAL MACHINE BOUNDARIES - A cloud computing platform includes first device having a graph or tree structure with a node which receives data. The data is processed by the node or communicated to a child node for processing. A first node in the graph or tree structure determines the reconfiguration of a portion of the graph or tree structure on a second device. The reconfiguration may include moving a second node and some or all of its descendant nodes. The second and descendant nodes may be copied to the second device.	11-29-2012
20130339373	METHOD AND SYSTEM OF FILTERING AND RECOMMENDING DOCUMENTS - Disclosed is a method and system for discovering documents using a computer and providing a small set of the most relevant documents to the attention of a human observer. Using the method, the computer obtains a seed document from the user and generates a seed document vector using term frequency-inverse corpus frequency weighting. A keyword index for a plurality of source documents can be compared with the weighted terms of the seed document vector. The comparison is then filtered to reduce the number of documents, which define an initial subset of the source documents. Initial subset vectors are generated and compared to the seed document vector to obtain a similarity value for each comparison. Based on the similarity value, the method then recommends one or more of the source documents.	12-19-2013

Roger A. Patton, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090124762	Methods and systems for the selective formation of thiourethane bonds and compounds formed therefrom - The present techniques relate to thiourethane compositions formed by reacting a reactive composition containing active molecules having an average of at least one thiol group per active molecule and an average of at least one hydroxyl group per active molecule with a monomer composition containing monomer molecules having an average of at least two isocyanate groups per monomer molecule. The reactions are performed in the presence of an amine catalyst, which may preferentially react thiol groups over hydroxyl groups, thus forming a thiourethane composition having, on average, more hydroxyl groups than thiol groups and more thiourethane groups than urethane groups, on a normalized basis.	05-14-2009
20090124784	Methods and compounds for curing polythiourethane compositions - The present techniques relate to formulations that include a first part containing active molecules that have an average of at least one thiol group per active molecule and an average of at least one hydroxyl group per active molecule, and a second part containing monomer molecules that have an average of at least two isocyanate groups per monomer molecule. The composition may be mixed with a catalyst composition that contains at least one amine catalyst and at least one metal catalyst. This mixed catalyst composition will substantially cure a mixture of the first part and the second part within less than about 48 hours at ambient temperature.	05-14-2009

Roger B. Patton, North Wales, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070978	METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE OPTIMAL INSERTION FORCE OF A FASTENER PRESS - Force data is monitored by a strain gauge during a preparatory setup operation of an insertion process during which a sample fastener is installed into a host material by a fastener press. Mathematical algorithms are utilized to determine an optimal insertion force, while a predetermined insertion velocity is maintained throughout the installation process regardless of the force required. With the ram velocity held constant, the insertion force is measured during the installation process and compared to the elapsed time to obtain a force slope. A data point on the force slope which corresponds to the point at which the force slope abruptly increases is captured and recorded as the optimal insertion force. This optimal force is then used by the press for all fasteners/host-material installations of the sample type.	03-19-2009
20090071351	Dual Force Ram Drive for a Screw Press - Precise motion of the ram of a fastener press is controlled by high torque and low torque motors for high speed/low force and high force pressing of the ram by the ram, respectively. The high torque motor means drive passes through a bidirectional overrunning clutch. The clutch is controlled by the relative motion of the two separate motor drive speeds of which are regulated by a controller. The clutching motion is therefore controlled only by the relative speed of its drive versus driven components. This provides an extremely smooth and responsive transition between high speed/low force and low speed/high force operation of the ram so that the pressing cycle can be as fast and efficient as possible.	03-19-2009

Roniie Neil Patton, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110265001	Cameraless A/V documenting of user interactions with MFP device user interface - Methods and systems for cameraless audiovisual (A/V) documenting of user interactions with a multifunction peripheral (MFP) device user interface. User interactions are documented in an A/V file that is essentially a motion picture recorded without a camera, and that captures digital image edits or selections made on the user interface by a walk-up user along with the user's audio narration. The A/V file can be advantageously used, by way of example, as a dynamic presentation, or in MFP device training, diagnostics or support provisioning.	10-27-2011

Ronnie N. Patton, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090128871	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLOR CORRECTION PROCESSING AND NOTIFICATION FOR DIGITAL IMAGE DATA GENERATED FROM A DOCUMENT IMAGE - Systems and methods for generating color corrected digital image data from a document image according to personal preferences of an identified user of the digital image copy. A color correction profile is provided defining color correction parameters for a particular identified user. The digital image copy is generated in accordance with the color correction profile by replacing problematic colors with alternate presentations as defined by the color correction parameters. The alternate presentations may include corrections to compensate for colorblindness of an identified user. The document image may be logically segmented to identify objects associated with each of a plurality of segments of the document image such as text, graphics, photographic images, etc. The color correction profile may define different color correction parameters to be associated with each defined type of segment.	05-21-2009

Ronnie Neil Patton, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263071	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVERLESS IMAGING OF DOCUMENTS - A method for driverless imaging of documents may include a direct imaging application on a client sending an imaging request message to another device, which may be a direct imaging server or a target imaging device. In response to receiving the imaging request message, the device may create an imaging job skeleton that includes contents of a complete imaging job other than document data. The device may send a despooling request to the direct imaging application. The despooling request may indicate where the document data corresponding to the imaging job should be despooled. In response to receiving the despooling request, the direct imaging application may despool the document data in accordance with the despooling request.	10-23-2008
20130151656	Globally Assembled, Locally Interpreted Conditional Digital Signage Playlists - Globally assembled, locally interpreted conditional digital signage playlists allow a global administrator with knowledge of content provider intentions but without knowledge of local data collection methods or local customs at digital signage deployments to assemble a conditional playlist on a global basis and be ensured that content items from the playlist will be displayed at all deployments in a manner conformant with content provider intentions, local data collection methods and local customs.	06-13-2013

Rosemary Patton, Lake Charles, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206294	Naphthalene Derivatives as Termite Repellents and Toxicants - Several derivatives of naphthalene, including 1′-acetonaphthone, 2′-acetonaphthone, 1-methoxynaphthalene, and 2-methoxynaphthalene, were discovered to be effective toxicants and repellents of termites, and resulted in significant reduction in termite feeding activity. For example, 2′-acetonaphthone was found to be an effective repellent and feeding deterrent of termites. Termites exposed to concentrations as low as 8 mg/kg sand exhibited a significant reduction in tunneling and feeding activity. Moreover, some of the dead termites had symptoms indicative of a failure to molt. At concentrations ≧20 μg/cm	08-28-2008

Stephen Patton, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149253	VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER METHOD FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming method for presenting both gaming content based video signals and secondary video signals over a single display using a Display Manager is disclosed. The Display Manager is placed between the Master Gaming Controller and its Main Game Display and any Secondary Display and between the Player Tracking Unit connected to the casino system network (e.g., player tracking device) and its System display. The Display Manager receives one or more video signals from the Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on one or more shared displays. One of video signals may be presented alone on one of the displays, with the other signal absent from that shared display, or multiple signals may be simultaneously displayed on one of the shared displays. The screen may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. Also, the overlaid signal may provide different levels of transparency in different areas of the display, effectively superimposing an image on top of the background signal. The Display Manager receives commands from a device, directing it how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.	06-11-2009
20090258697	GAMING MACHINE HAVING A CURVED DISPLAY WITH A VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER SYSTEM - Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The Display Manager sends the multiple video signals to a digital light emitting projector which projects the multiple video signals simultaneously on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The Display Manager receives commands from a device, directing it how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.	10-15-2009
20090270170	BIOFEEDBACK FOR A GAMING DEVICE, SUCH AS AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE (EGM) - Environmental feedback and/or biofeedback is associated with one or more players' emotions in real time. The emotional feedback is provided to a game device being used by the player, such an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The game device uses the biofeedback and/or environmental feedback to appropriately adjust the game play to maximize the game's entertainment value to the player(s). The player(s) can be identified, and the game device matches the emotional response with certain game elements being presented at that time and associates this matching to the identified player. The matches can be used to make an adjustment to the game device, to the environments, and/or to take some other action. The game device can also store the matches, combined with any collected environmental and/or biometric stimuli, on a game server or player tracking database via the network. Previous environmental/biometric information can be used to make immediate adjustments to the game or environment, or incorporated into future game design and environmental design.	10-29-2009
20100113140	Gesture Enhanced Input Device - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display subsystem, a sensor subsystem, and one or more computing subsystems. The display subsystem is configured to display images related to one or more games to be played on at least a first game playing surface. The images include a virtual game layout having a number of demarcations of at least one area associated with the play of the one or more games. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect at least one physical aspect of at least one game related piece when the game related piece is at least proximate the virtual game layout. The one or more computing subsystems communicatively coupled to the display subsystem to control the images displayed by the display subsystem. Additionally, one or more computing subsystems are communicatively coupled to the sensor subsystem to receive information indicative of the at least one physical aspect of the game related piece sensed by the sensor subsystem. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect multiple touch gestures, wherein gestures include simultaneous touches by multiple fingers, consecutive touches by a single finger, touching and sliding of a finger, touching and sliding of multiple fingers, and combinations thereof.	05-06-2010
20120108337	GESTURE ENHANCED INPUT DEVICE - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a virtual player interface such as button deck for a gaming device. The interface includes a touch screed display which displays one or more button icons. The size, shape and location of the button icons may be reconfigured based upon player interaction or selection. Button functions or selections may be combined into a single button. The button reconfiguration may be saved to a player account to be applied when the player uses the gaming device or other applicable device. Haptic or audible feedback may be applied to the button icon based upon the location of the player's touch relative to a target position on the icon.	05-03-2012
20120172119	Gaming System, Method and Device for Generating Images Having a Parallax Effect Using Face Tracking - Gaming devices and methods are set forth which provide for face or body tracking to provide gesture input and also to generate content displayed based upon the motion parallax of the player to create a 3D effect. In a community gaming environment gaming content may be superimposed over real time or recorded scenes to create a 3D effect between players of the community game.	07-05-2012
20120220360	GAMING MACHINE HAVING A CURVED DISPLAY WITH A VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER SYSTEM - Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A display manager receives one or more video signals from a controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The display manager sends the multiple video signals to a projector which projects the multiple video signals on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The display manager the video signals regarding how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.	08-30-2012
20120258803	VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER METHOD FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming method for presenting both gaming content based video signals and secondary video signals over a single display using a Display Manager is disclosed. The Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from a system device, and then displays one or multiple video signals on one or more shared displays. The screen may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The Display Manager splits, overlays, superimposes, or otherwise shares the display among the video input signals. A touch router device interprets touches at a touch screen shared display to transform coordinates to enable interpretation of the player's touch inputs.	10-11-2012
20130099447	CARD HAVING A FLEXIBLE, DYNAMICALLY CHANGEABLE DISPLAY, A SET OF SUCH CARDS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamically changeable, flexible card is set forth such as a playing card or a set of playing cards. The cards have one or more flexible displays controlled by a controller to change the display(s). The controller may interface with a wireless communication device to control the displays For card games, the electronic display can be changed so that only several such cards need be used to play the game. The face value content of the display can be changed by contact or wirelessly.	04-25-2013
20130123010	VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER METHOD FOR MULTI-LAYER DISPLAYS - A gaming method for presenting both gaming content based video signals and secondary video signals over a multi-layer touch screen display using a multiple Display Manager system is disclosed. First and second display managers are configured to receive game content video signals from a gaming controller and secondary video signals from a secondary video source. The first display manager is in communication with a front layer of the touch screen display and the second display manager is in communication with a back layer of the touch screen display. The screen may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency. A touch router device interprets touches at a touch screen shared display to transform coordinates to enable interpretation of the player's touch inputs.	05-16-2013
20130310179	VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER SYSTEM FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system is disclosed for presenting both game content and secondary content on a single display. The gaming system includes: a touch screen game display configured to display content, a gaming controller configured to generate game content, and a secondary controller configured to generate secondary content. The display manager scales at least one of the game content and the secondary content to an altered size, enabling the game content from the gaming controller to be rendered with the secondary content from the secondary controller on the touch screen game display. The gaming system also includes a coordinate transformation calculation device that receives coordinates from an input on the touch screen game display and accommodates any scaling or shifting performed on at least one of the game content and the secondary content to determine transformed coordinates corresponding to the altered size of the rendered content.	11-21-2013
20130331184	Gaming Device, Method and Virtual Button Panel for Selectively Enabling a Three-Dimensional Feature at a Gaming Device - Gaming devices and methods are set forth which provide for face, body and/or tracking to enable 3D rendering of images at a virtual button panel. Lenticular barrier or motion parallax technology may be used. A player's interface with the button panel may be through touch a touch screen or sensing of non-touch gestures.	12-12-2013
20140054856	CARD HAVING A FLEXIBLE, DYNAMICALLY CHANGEABLE DISPLAY, A SET OF SUCH CARDS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamically changeable, flexible card is set forth such as a playing card or a set of playing cards. The cards have one or more flexible displays controlled by a controller to change the display(s). The controller may interface with a wireless communication device to control the displays For card games, the electronic display can be changed so that only several such cards need be used to play the game. The face value content of the display can be changed by contact or wirelessly.	02-27-2014
20140147024	SAFE ILLUMINATION FOR COMPUTERIZED FACIAL RECOGNITION - In an embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes setting an IR (infrared) level to a first predetermined level. The method also includes reading an image and determining if a face is detected. If a face is not detected, the method sets the IR level to zero and waits a first predetermined amount of time. The method further includes repeating the setting the IR level to the first predetermined level and the reading an image. The method also includes determining a face is detected. The method further includes setting the IR level to a second predetermined level. The method also includes reading an image and determining if a face is recognized. The method may further include setting the IR level to zero and waiting a second predetermined amount of time. The method may also include setting the IR level to the first predetermined level, reading an image and determining if a face is detected.	05-29-2014
20140235342	Gaming System, Method and Device for Generating Images Having a Parallax Effect Using Face Tracking - Gaming devices and methods are set forth which provide for face or body tracking to provide gesture input and also to generate content displayed based upon several degrees of the motion parallax effect.	08-21-2014
20140235343	Gaming System, Method and Device for Generating Images Having a Parallax Effect Using Face Tracking - Devices and methods are set forth which provide for determination of relative movement between a user and a video display and for using that detected relative movement for applying a motion parallax effect to the display of video content and for applying or removing the motion parallax effect based upon a command such as an event occurring to the play of a video game.	08-21-2014
20140235344	Gaming System, Method and Device for Generating Images Having a Parallax Effect Using Face Tracking - Devices and methods are set forth which provide for face or body tracking to provide gesture input and also to generate content displayed based upon the motion parallax of the player to create a 3D effect. Issuance of a command may cause the display to go from the 2D display of content to content presented according to motion parallax. Further the intensity of the motion parallax effect may be presented and switched between a first and a lesser, second application.	08-21-2014
20140235345	Gaming System, Method and Device for Generating Images Having a Parallax Effect Using Face Tracking - Gaming devices and methods are set forth which provide for face or body tracking to provide a three-dimensional effect to at least apportion of the content displayed. A first video display overlays at least a portion of a second video display. The first display is adapted to be controlled to be transparent or display vertical lenticular lines. The second display displays video content. In response to a command the first display assumes a lenticular configuration to cooperate with the display of video content on the second display to provide a three dimensional effect.	08-21-2014
20150057081	VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUCH ROUTER SYSTEM FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system is disclosed for presenting both game content and secondary content on a single display. The gaming system includes: a touch screen game display configured to display content, a gaming controller configured to generate game content, and a secondary controller configured to generate secondary content. The display manager scales at least one of the game content and the secondary content to an altered size, enabling the game content to be rendered with the secondary content on the touch screen game display. The gaming system also includes a coordinate transformation calculation device that receives coordinates from an input on the touch screen game display and accommodates any scaling or shifting performed on at least one of the game content and the secondary content to determine transformed coordinates corresponding to the altered size of the rendered content prior to routing the transformed coordinates to the proper gaming or secondary controller.	02-26-2015

Stephen E. Patton, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131150	GAMING METHOD HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A method for dynamically changing the graphical content on mechanical slot machine reels is disclosed herein. The system includes mechanical slot reels, flexible display panels, and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the spinning mechanical reels in a slot machine. In one method for dynamically changing graphical reel content, new image content is placed on the reels at any time, even while the reels are spinning. The method may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary reel.	05-21-2009
20090137311	GAMING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A system for dynamically changing the graphical content on mechanical slot machine reels is disclosed herein. The system includes mechanical slot reels, flexible display panels, and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the spinning mechanical reels in a slot machine. In one system for dynamically changing graphical reel content, new image content is placed on the reels at any time, even while the reels are spinning. The system may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary reel.	05-28-2009
20110263316	GAMING METHOD HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A method for dynamically changing the graphical content on mechanical slot machine reels is disclosed herein. The system includes mechanical slot reels, flexible display panels, and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the spinning mechanical reels in a slot machine. In one method for dynamically changing graphical reel content, new image content is placed on the reels at any time, even while the reels are spinning. The method may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary reel.	10-27-2011
20110306416	SUPERSTITIOUS GESTURE INFLUENCED GAMEPLAY - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display system, a sensor system, a feedback system, and one or more computing systems. The sensor system is configured to detect at least one touch gesture when the touch gesture is at least proximate the virtual game layout. During play of the base game, when a player makes a touch gesture the touch gesture is evaluated as either a direct gameplay touch gesture or an indirect gameplay touch gesture. Each direct gameplay touch gesture relates directly to reaching an outcome of a current game. Each indirect gameplay touch gesture may be associated with a feedback system that responds to the indirect gameplay touch gestures by the player with visual, audio, and/or tactile feedback. The feedback system enables indirect gameplay touch gestures by the player to altered game parameters by modifying a hit frequency and corresponding prize pay range, enabling the player to indirectly modify the hit frequency and prize pay range by making indirect gameplay touch gestures. The sensor system is configured to detect multiple touch gestures, wherein gestures include simultaneous touches by multiple fingers, consecutive touches by a single finger, touching and sliding of a finger, touching and sliding of multiple fingers, and combinations thereof.	12-15-2011
20120046092	GAMING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A system for dynamically changing the graphical content on slot machine reels is disclosed herein. The system includes reel displays and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the reel displays in a slot machine. In one system for dynamically changing graphical reel content, new image content is placed on the reel displays at any time, even while the reel displays are spinning. The system may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary reel display.	02-23-2012
20130029747	GAMING MACHINE HAVING VIDEO STEPPER DISPLAYS - Various embodiments are directed to converting a conventional video-based gaming machine into a mechanical reel gaming machine with physically-spinning stepper reels having video displays affixed thereto. The repurposed gaming machine does not need any further approval by a government regulator because the existing video game software is not changed. In other embodiments, a mechanical reel-based gaming machine is upgraded to provide physically-spinning stepper reels having video displays affixed thereto.	01-31-2013
20130029748	GAMING MACHINE WITH MECHANICAL REELS HAVING FLEXIBLE DISPLAYS - Various embodiments are directed to converting a conventional video-based gaming machine into a mechanical reel gaming machine with physically-spinning stepper reels having video displays affixed thereto. The repurposed gaming machine does not need any further approval by a government regulator because the existing video game software is not changed. In other embodiments, a mechanical reel-based gaming machine is upgraded to provide physically-spinning stepper reels having video displays affixed thereto.	01-31-2013
20130045790	GAMING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A system for dynamically changing the graphical content on video reel displays of video gaming machines is disclosed herein. The system includes video reel displays and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the video reel displays. In one system for dynamically changing graphical video reel content, new image content is placed on the video reel displays at any time, even while the video reel displays are spinning The system may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary video reel display.	02-21-2013
20130150146	GAMING METHOD HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING IMAGE REEL SYMBOLS - A method for dynamically changing the graphical content on mechanical slot machine reels is disclosed herein. The system includes mechanical slot reels, display panels, and data transmission techniques which provide for dynamically updating or changing the graphics on the spinning mechanical reels in a slot machine. In one method for dynamically changing graphical reel content, new image content is placed on the reels at any time, even while the reels are spinning. The method may even be used to give the appearance of rotation to a stationary reel.	06-13-2013
20140155167	VIDEO SWITCHER AND TOUICH ROUTER METHOD FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A method is described for presenting video signals from a first video source and one or more second video sources on a single touch screen display. The method includes: enabling display of primary content from a first video signal and secondary content from a second video signal on the touch screen display, using a display manager, in an adjacent or overlapping condition by scaling or shifting one of the first video signal(s) or the second video signal(s) to alter the size and to render the first video signal with the second video signal(s); and calculating a coordinate transformation, using a touch router device, on coordinates received from the touch screen display that correspond to the presentation at the touch screen display of the video signals and to accommodate any scaling or shifting performed on the first video signal(s) or the second video signal(s).	06-05-2014
20140235320	DYNAMIC PALPABLE CONTROLS FOR A GAMING DEVICE - Disclosed is a gaming machine touch screen system incorporating a flat transparent or nearly transparent layer that contains a series of active elements/actuators/chambers that enable a vertical displacement of the touch screen top surface. These active elements displace the top surface of the touch screen upon command of the gaming machine to provide features perceptible to the player's touch.	08-21-2014
20150065233	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECOUPLED AND PLAYER SELECTABLE BONUS GAMES - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems and methods including a bonus game that can be decoupled from base games and/or are player selectable. Bonus features can be added to existing games and player selection of progressive play can be provided. The method and system can further provide switching among possible links without dynamic reconfiguration.	03-05-2015
20150065250	SUPERSTITIOUS GESTURE ENHANCED GAMEPLAY SYSTEM - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display system, a sensor system, a feedback system, and one or more computing systems. The sensor system is configured to detect at least one touch gesture when the touch gesture is at least proximate the virtual game layout. During play of the game, a player's touch gestures are evaluated as either a functional gameplay touch gesture or non-functional gameplay touch gestures. Each functional gameplay touch gesture relates directly to reaching an outcome of a current game. Each non-functional gameplay touch gesture may be associated with a feedback system that responds to the non-functional gameplay touch gestures by the player with visual, audio, tactile feedback or the altering of certain game parameters and displays, giving at least the impression that the non-functional gestures affect game outcomes.	03-05-2015

Steven Patton, Paola, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100166504	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.	07-01-2010

Toni G. Patton, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110020869	METHODS FOR ALTERING ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION AND ENHANCING CELL DEATH IN BACTERIA - Methods of increasing cultured cell growth yields and/or protein production from bacterial cell cultures are provided. More particularly, mutant bacterial cells having an alteration in the expression or activity of the cidABC operon, a gene therein, or a homolog or a regulator thereof, and methods for reducing acetic acid/acetate production in cultures are provided, as are methods for increasing cultured cell growth yields and/or protein production employing such cells. Methods for enhancing bacterial cell death and methods for identifying agents that increase the susceptibility of bacteria to cell death are also provided.	01-27-2011

Wayne F. Patton, Eugene, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110117659	QUINAZOLINE-CONTAINING KITS FOR LABELING ALDEHYDE OR KETONE MOIETIES - Novel fluorescent derivitization reagents are described that are suitable for coupling to biomolecules that contain aldehyde or ketone functional groups. In one embodiment is provided reagents that have the following formula:	05-19-2011

William Patton, Cave Creek, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110276497	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEBT SETTLEMENT - A system and method for debt settlement has a user enter debt information for each creditor of the user. A first letter is generated to each creditor of inability of user to maintain current credit terms. The first letter is sent to each creditor.	11-10-2011

William E. Patton, Columbia Station, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255588	ADJUSTABLE LOCKING SPOUT SHANK - A spout shank allows a spout to be mounted on one side of a mounting surface and then connected to a water supply source disposed on the other side of the mounting surface. The spout shank has a length that is adjustable over a range of lengths to accommodate mounting surfaces with different thicknesses.	10-15-2009
20090256348	MULTI-ATTACHMENT FITTING - A water delivery component includes a fitting that can accommodate different types of connections. For example, a spout shank assembly or a valve assembly includes a fitting that can interface with hosing, piping or other conduit using a quick-connect method or a PEX connect method.	10-15-2009
20100127202	VALVE BODY - A hybrid valve body is a multi-piece valve body formed of a brass component and a first non-brass component. The brass component and the first non-brass component are held together by a second non-brass component, such that the brass component and the first and second non-brass components need not be screwed together or otherwise fastened or moved against one another in a manner which could contribute to corrosion. The hybrid valve body realizes a substantial reduction in the amount of brass that would otherwise be used to form the valve body.	05-27-2010
20100155505	FAUCET - A faucet includes a spout body formed by joining an upper body and a lower body to one another. A one-piece spout tube is secured to the upper body. For example, only a cartridge seat and an aerator of the faucet are used to hold the spout tube in the upper body. Water supply hoses connected to the cartridge seat bring hot and/or cold water from a water supply source to a valve cartridge interfaced with the cartridge seat. The water flows from the water supply source, through the water supply hoses, the cartridge seat, the valve cartridge, and the spout tube, and out the spout body through the aerator. The valve cartridge allows a user to control a flow rate and/or temperature of the water delivered through the spout tube and out the spout body.	06-24-2010

William Eugene Patton, Avon, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090132290	System and method for identifying and evaluating nanomaterial-related risk - A system, method, and processor-readable medium are provided for quantitatively evaluating risk associated with nanotechnology. An insurance company computing system obtains nanomaterial-related data from a variety of sources, including nanomaterial sensors such as differential mobility analyzers located on-site at an insured facility. The insurance computing system uses the obtained data and a computerized model to compute a risk score that is used in evaluating the insurability of the facility or the operating entity. An insurance policy or modifications to an existing insurance premium are subsequently produced based on the computed risk score.	05-21-2009
20090132293	System and Method for Identifying and Evaluating Nanomaterial-Related Risk - A system, method, and processor-readable medium are provided for quantitatively evaluating risk associated with nanotechnology. An insurance company computing system obtains nanomaterial-related data from a variety of sources, including nanomaterial sensors such as differential mobility analyzers located on-site at an insured facility. The insurance computing system uses the obtained data and a computerized model to compute a risk score that is used in evaluating the insurability of the facility or the operating entity. An insurance policy or modifications to an existing insurance premium are subsequently produced based on the computed risk score.	05-21-2009
20090132299	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING NANOMATERIAL-RELATED RISK - A system, method, and processor-readable medium are provided for quantitatively evaluating risk associated with nanotechnology. An insurance company computing system obtains nanomaterial-related data from a variety of sources, including nanomaterial sensors such as differential mobility analyzers located on-site at an insured facility. The insurance computing system uses the obtained data and a computerized model to compute a risk score that is used in evaluating the insurability of the facility or the operating entity. An insurance policy or modifications to an existing insurance premium are subsequently produced based on the computed risk score.	05-21-2009
20110191125	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING NANOMATERIAL-RELATED RISK - A system, method, and processor-readable medium are provided for quantitatively evaluating risk associated with nanotechnology. An insurance company computing system obtains nanomaterial-related data from a variety of sources, including nanomaterial sensors such as differential mobility analyzers located on-site at an insured facility. The insurance computing system uses the obtained data and a computerized model to compute a risk score that is used in evaluating the insurability of the facility or the operating entity. An insurance policy or modifications to an existing insurance premium are subsequently produced based on the computed risk score.	08-04-2011

Yvonne D. Patton, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277761	ON-CHIP ISOLATION CAPACITORS, CIRCUITS THEREFROM, AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - An integrated circuit includes a substrate having a semiconducting surface, and at least one isolation capacitor on the surface. The capacitor includes a bottom electrically conductive plate in or on the surface, a multi-layer dielectric comprising stack over the bottom plate, and a top electrically conductive plate formed over the dielectric stack. The dielectric stack comprises at least one layer of silicon dioxide and at least one layer of silicon nitride, wherein the layer of silicon nitride is located immediately below or immediately above the top plate.	11-13-2008