If you meant to write "pattan" but it's a misspelling, here are some possible correct suggestions: "pattern", "patent", "patent", "patina" or "patron".
Patting She was patting the cat gently as it purred contentedly in her lap.
Patton During World War II, General George S. Patton was a renowned American military leader who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean theater of operations.