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Brendan T. O'Connor, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090134025 | Scanning device with a probe having an organic material - A probe for a scanning device having an anode, a cathode, and an organic material. The organic material is positioned between the anode and the cathode. The organic material is operable for at least one of emitting and detecting light by an electrical bias applied between the anode and the cathode. | 05-28-2009 |
Brian D. O'Connor, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080214966 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE FACE LIFTS AND DEEP TISSUE TIGHTENING - A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback. | 09-04-2008 |
20120215105 | TREATMENT OF SUB-DERMAL REGIONS FOR COSMETIC EFFECTS - A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback. | 08-23-2012 |
20130281853 | NONINVASIVE TISSUE TIGHTENING FOR COSMETIC EFFECTS - Systems and methods for noninvasive tissue tightening are disclosed. Thermal treatment of tissues such as superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, muscle, adipose tissue, dermal tissue, and combinations thereof are described. In one aspect, a system is configured for treating tissue through delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, temperature, and energy level to achieve a desired cosmetic effect. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281891 | NONINVASIVE AESTHETIC TREATMENT FOR TIGHTENING TISSUE - Systems and methods for noninvasive tissue tightening are disclosed. Thermal treatment of tissues such as superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, muscle, adipose tissue, dermal tissue, and combinations thereof are described. In one aspect, a system is configured for treating tissue through delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, temperature, and energy level to achieve a desired cosmetic effect. | 10-24-2013 |
20130296700 | ENERGY-BASED TISSUE TIGHTENING - Systems and methods for noninvasive tissue tightening are disclosed. Thermal treatment of tissues such as superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, muscle, adipose tissue, dermal tissue, and combinations thereof are described. In one aspect, a system is configured for treating tissue through delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, temperature, and energy level to achieve a desired cosmetic effect. | 11-07-2013 |
20140024974 | METHODS FOR NONINVASIVE SKIN TIGHTENING - A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback. | 01-23-2014 |
20140187944 | NONINVASIVE TISSUE TIGHTENING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for noninvasive tissue tightening are disclosed. Thermal treatment of tissues such as superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, muscle, adipose tissue, dermal tissue, and combinations thereof are described. In one aspect, a system is configured for treating tissue through delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, temperature, and energy level to achieve a desired cosmetic effect. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188015 | ENERGY-BASED TISSUE TIGHTENING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for noninvasive tissue tightening are disclosed. Thermal treatment of tissues such as superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, muscle, adipose tissue, dermal tissue, and combinations thereof are described. In one aspect, a system is configured for treating tissue through delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, temperature, and energy level to achieve a desired cosmetic effect. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188145 | SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE SKIN TIGHTENING - A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback. | 07-03-2014 |
Brian D. O'Connor, St. Louis, MO US
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20090249656 | SHOE SOLE AND METHOD - A shoe outsole and method of manufacture wherein the outsole, or various components thereof such as various inserts and/or additional layers associated with a particular outsole, are formed using various scrap materials generated during the shoe manufacturing process such as leather, leather dust, jute, and other fibrous material, the scrap materials being used as a filler material and being mixed with various elastomeric materials to form the shoe outsole and various components thereof. The outsole can be formed as a substantially one-piece unit, or it can be formed as a base sole layer having one or more additional layers associated therewith including inserts associated with the forefoot and heel regions of the outsole. | 10-08-2009 |
Brian D. O'Connor, Lawrenceburg, IN US
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20080287837 | ULTRASOUND MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ultrasound medical system includes an interstitial end effector. The interstitial end effector is interstitially insertable into patient tissue, includes at least one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, and includes at least one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device. One method for ultrasonically treating a lesion in a patient includes the steps of obtaining the interstitial end effector and inserting it into the patient creating a tissue track which is surrounded by patient tissue and which ends at the distal end of the inserted interstitial end effector. Other steps include ultrasonically ablating the lesion using the at-least-one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, using the at-least-one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device to ablate the patient tissue surrounding the tissue track along substantially the entire tissue track, and withdrawing the end effector from the patient. | 11-20-2008 |
Brian M. O'Connor, Hudson, OH US
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20090093384 | Lubricants That Decrease Micropitting for Industrial Gears - The invention relates to an industrial gear formulation containing a high TBN overbased detergent that results in decreasing micropitting for industrial gears. | 04-09-2009 |
Brian P. O'Connor, Boulder, CO US
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20090324615 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING T CELL AND/OR B CELL ACTIVATION - The present invention provides methods of reducing or enhancing T cell activation and/or B cell activation in a subject, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of an inhibitor or enhancer, respectively, of Semaphorin 6D (Sema6D) activity on T cells and/or B cells. | 12-31-2009 |
Brian P. O'Connor, Denver, CO US
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20120201836 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING T CELL AND/OR B CELL ACTIVATION - The present invention provides methods of reducing or enhancing T cell activation and/or B cell activation in a subject, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of an inhibitor or enhancer, respectively, of Semaphorin 6D (Sema6D) activity on T cells and/or B cells. | 08-09-2012 |
Casey J. O'Connor, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090039286 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING THE EFFECT OF AMBIENT LIGHT ON AN OPTICAL SENSOR - The present invention provides systems and methods for attenuating the effect of ambient light on optical sensors and for measuring and compensating quantitatively for the ambient light. | 02-12-2009 |
20100073669 | OPTICAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a medium without exposing the medium to contamination. The systems and methods employ a novel combination of a small sensor device embedded in a Luer cap and capable of wirelessly transmitting data to a reading device. | 03-25-2010 |
20110255255 | HOUSING FOR A CIRCUIT THAT IS TO BE IMPLANTED IN-VIVO AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a biocompatible circuit assembly that includes a circuit encased within a housing. In some embodiments, the housing is a PMMA housing and before the circuit is enclosed within the housing the circuit is encased within a brick of epoxy. | 10-20-2011 |
20130313133 | INSERTION DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides an insertion device and method for implanting a biosensor into a patient subject. In one embodiment, a biosensor is stored in the instrument's hydration chamber which enables the biosensor to maintain proper hydration and sterilization prior to insertion. The instrument further includes a plunger that travels along a channel within the support device. After the biosensor is placed into the channel, the user pushes the plunger causing the biosensor to move through the channel and a hollow tube and into the patient subject. The present invention also provides for packaging and storing a biosensor and insertion device so that the biosensor is hydrated and sterile prior to insertion. | 11-28-2013 |
Ciaran John Patrick O'Connor, Bozeman, MT US
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20130030717 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING OBJECTS AND MONITORING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A method of characterizing an object includes determining a depth-wise composition of the object at a measurement site within the object. A property of the object within a region adjacent to the measurement site can, optionally, be estimated based on the determining. Another method of characterizing an object includes disposing at least a portion of an object within a measurement region of a metrology tool, aligning a feature of the object and a location of a designated measurement site within the measurement region relative to each other, and performing a performing a compositional analysis of a portion of the object occupying the measurement site. Various apparatus for performing these methods are also disclosed, as are methods of monitoring manufacturing processes based on these methods. | 01-31-2013 |
20130161510 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING RADIATION SPOT SIZE - An apparatus can include a first beam cropper configured to crop a portion of a radiation pulse having a first spot size to form an intermediate cropped radiation pulse having an intermediate cropped spot with an intermediate cropped spot size less than the first spot size; and a second beam cropper configured to crop the intermediate cropped spot to form a second cropped radiation pulse having a second cropped spot with a second cropped spot size less the intermediate cropped spot size. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162991 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING AN AEROSOL - An apparatus can include ablation chamber body having a transmission window and defining an accommodation region configured to accommodate a target that is movable relative to the transmission window. An aerosol transmission conduit is configured to transport an aerosol produced within the accommodation region to a sample receiving region of an analysis system along a substantially straight transport path. | 06-27-2013 |
20140268134 | LASER SAMPLING METHODS FOR REDUCING THERMAL EFFECTS - A method for reducing thermal effects in laser ablation optical emission spectrometry includes creating discrete ablation spots along an analysis line on a target surface. At least one of the following is also carried out. First, the ablation spots are positioned so that a pair of successive ablation spots are spaced apart from one another along the analysis line and are separated from one another by another ablation spot. Second, when the analysis line comprises generally parallel, adjacent analysis line segments, the ablation spots are positioned so that (A) a pair of successive ablation spots are on different analysis line segments, and (B) the successive ablation spots are positioned to be at different longitudinal positions along the analysis line segments when the different analysis line segments are adjacent to one another. As a result, a linear scan of isolated ablation spots can be generated. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel O'Connor, Sandy, UT US
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20120096005 | System and method for remote source data verification - A remote source data verification system. The inventive system includes a remote server running a novel source data verification software application adapted to electronically acquire images of source documents, index the images and store the images in a source database in a predetermined order based on the indexing, select an image from the source database, interface with a clinical database, and simultaneously display data from the clinical database alongside the selected image. In a preferred embodiment, the system uses an electronic pen or other real time data capture device that simultaneously creates physical source documents and corresponding electronic recordings. The recordings are automatically transmitted to the remote server and processed to generate images of the original source documents. | 04-19-2012 |
Daniel O'Connor, Plaistow, NH US
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20110167462 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SEARCHING FOR AND PRESENTING VIDEO AND AUDIO - The invention relates to systems and methods for providing video segments over a network. In one embodiment, metadata identifying a video segment is received from a first client device and transmitted to a second client device on a platform different than the first client device, via a network. In another embodiment, metadata identifies a key frame of a video file, which may be used to retrieve and/or playback a portion of the video file via the network. In another embodiment, metadata, generated at a plurality of client devices that are linked via the network, are indexed. | 07-07-2011 |
David Bryan O'Connor, Hudson, OH US
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20100201118 | CONDUIT CONNECTION WITH SENSING FUNCTION - Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member ( | 08-12-2010 |
20130270814 | CONDUIT CONNECTION WITH SENSING FUNCTION - Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member, a drive member, and a seal member, the drive member causing axial movement of the conduit gripping member to indent into an outer surface of the conduit when the assembly is pulled-up, the drive member causing the seal member to form a zero clearance seal at a location that is axially spaced from the conduit gripping member. The zero clearance seal may comprise a face seal arrangement including a gasket, and the conduit gripping member may be a ferrule, ring or other device that can grip and optionally seal against the conduit outer surface. The assembly may include a sensing function for detecting or sensing a characteristic or condition of an assembly component or the fluid or both. In one embodiment, a body coupling member has a two piece construction of a main body and a conduit socket insert. A flared fitting embodiment is also provided. Sensing functions are also incorporated into fittings other than just zero clearance fittings. | 10-17-2013 |
David E. O'Connor, Highland Heights, OH US
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20100201118 | CONDUIT CONNECTION WITH SENSING FUNCTION - Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member ( | 08-12-2010 |
20130270814 | CONDUIT CONNECTION WITH SENSING FUNCTION - Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member, a drive member, and a seal member, the drive member causing axial movement of the conduit gripping member to indent into an outer surface of the conduit when the assembly is pulled-up, the drive member causing the seal member to form a zero clearance seal at a location that is axially spaced from the conduit gripping member. The zero clearance seal may comprise a face seal arrangement including a gasket, and the conduit gripping member may be a ferrule, ring or other device that can grip and optionally seal against the conduit outer surface. The assembly may include a sensing function for detecting or sensing a characteristic or condition of an assembly component or the fluid or both. In one embodiment, a body coupling member has a two piece construction of a main body and a conduit socket insert. A flared fitting embodiment is also provided. Sensing functions are also incorporated into fittings other than just zero clearance fittings. | 10-17-2013 |
David Robert O'Connor, Gardnerville, NV US
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20100290733 | FIBER BRAGG GRATING SENSING PACKAGE AND SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - A fiber Bragg grating multi-point temperature sensing system comprises a fiber sensing cable package and a plurality of clamping devices distributed along an inner surface of a wall in a circumferential direction for securing the fiber sensing cable package. The fiber sensing cable package comprises a fiber Bragg grating based sensing cable comprising at least one optical fiber, a plurality of Bragg gratings inscribed in the optical fiber, and a fabric layer and a sheath tube surrounding the optical fiber. The multi-point fiber temperature sensing system comprises a light source for transmitting light to the Bragg gratings based sensing cable package, and a detector module receiving reflected signal. Each clamping device comprises a radiation tee and defines at least one mounting hole for securing the fiber sensing cable. | 11-18-2010 |
20120268279 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MONITORING RADIATION - A display assembly for use with a monitoring system is provided. The display assembly includes a communication interface that is configured to receive radiation data indicative of at least a dosage level for the radiation. Moreover, the display assembly also includes a processor that is coupled to the communication interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one image representative of the radiation data. The display assembly also includes a display media coupled to the processor, wherein the display media is configured to present the image to a user in real-time. The display assembly is positioned against the user such that the display assembly is movable with the user and the user is enabled to continuously monitor the radiation within a location while the user moves about the location. | 10-25-2012 |
20140096612 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VIBRATION - A vibration detection system is provided. The vibration detection system includes a radio frequency (RF) source, a vibration sensor coupled to the RF source and configured to receive an RF signal supplied by the RF source and radiate RF energy, and a computing device coupled to said RF source and configured to calculate vibrational energy induced to the vibration sensor based on an impedance of the vibration sensor. | 04-10-2014 |
Dennis M. O'Connor, Chandler, AZ US
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20080279531 | Transmitting signals to cause replays to be recorded at a plurality of receivers - A video stream may include portions that are stored while other portions are being displayed. In one embodiment, a portion of the video stream may be stored in digital storage media at one instance while in the next instance another portion of the stream is being read out of the storage media. | 11-13-2008 |
20090037753 | Methods and apparatus to selectively power functional units - A processing engine fetches one or more lines of software instructions into an instruction cache. Based on the contents of the cache, potentially needed functional units are identified as functional units that are operable to execute at least one software instruction stored within the instruction cache. Unneeded functional units are identified as functional units that are not operable to execute a software instruction stored within the instruction cache. A power increase is initiated for selected ones of the potentially needed functional units that are determined to be in a low power state. A power decrease is initiated for selected ones of the unneeded functional units that are determined to be in an operable power state. | 02-05-2009 |
20090049273 | PHYSICALLY-TAGGED CACHE WITH VIRTUAL FILL BUFFERS - A virtually indexed, physically-tagged cache is combined with one or more virtually-tagged fill-buffers. | 02-19-2009 |
20090103890 | Time Shifting by Concurrently Recording and Playing a Data Stream - A video stream may include portions that are stored while other portions are being displayed. In one embodiment, a portion of the video stream may be stored in digital storage media at one instance while in the next instance another portion of the stream is being read out of the storage media. | 04-23-2009 |
20100046914 | Storage of video stream multiplexed with random access playback after variable time delay - A method comprising, receiving a live video stream; recording the live video stream as a stored video stream; shifting the stored video stream as a time-delayed video stream; reading the time-delayed video stream; and playing back the time-delayed video stream whenever the time delay is greater than a predetermined threshold or playing back the live video stream whenever the time delay is less than the predetermined threshold. | 02-25-2010 |
20110154480 | SECURE CONTROLLER FOR BLOCK ORIENTED STORAGE - A storage controller includes a command pointer register. The command pointer register points to a chain of commands in memory, and also includes a security status field to indicate a security status of the first command in the command chain. Each command in the command chain may also include a security status field that indicates the security status of the following command in the chain. | 06-23-2011 |
20110296136 | Locking Entries Into Translation Lookaside Buffers - Two translation lookaside buffers may be provided for simpler operation in some embodiments. A hardware managed lookaside buffer may handle traditional operations. A software managed lookaside buffer may be particularly involved in locking particular translations. As a result, the software's job is made simpler since it has a relatively simpler, software managed translation lookaside buffer to manage for locking translations. | 12-01-2011 |
20120243849 | Time Shifting by Concurrently Recording and Playing a Data Stream - A video stream may include portions that are stored while other portions are being displayed. In one embodiment, a portion of the video stream may be stored in digital storage media at one instance while in the next instance another portion of the stream is being read out of the storage media. | 09-27-2012 |
20130254873 | SECURE CONTROLLER FOR BLOCK ORIENTED STORAGE - A storage controller includes a command pointer register. The command pointer register points to a chain of commands in memory, and also includes a security status field to indicate a security status of the first command in the command chain. Each command in the command chain may also include a security status field that indicates the security status of the following command in the chain. | 09-26-2013 |
20130298205 | ARCHITECTURE FOR VIRTUAL SECURITY MODULE - A device supports the processing of multiple active applications in a processor through a mapping system that securely identifies and differentiates commands issued by clients. An entity selection signal is generated by the mapping system to signal the processor to process an algorithm and provide services for a specific client using the commands identified for that client and data permitted by a client tracking system for that client. Other data accesses and commands identified for other clients are restricted when processing the algorithm. | 11-07-2013 |
20140013056 | MOVEABLE LOCKED LINES IN A MULTI-LEVEL CACHE - A processor includes a multi-level cache hierarchy where a lock property is associated with a cache line. The cache line retains the lock property and may move back and forth within the cache hierarchy. The cache line may be evicted from the cache hierarchy after the lock property is removed. | 01-09-2014 |
Douglas P. O'Connor, Richmond, RI US
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20090098777 | Alien crosstalk preventive cover - A conductive cover or shield for reducing crosstalk between a plurality of connectors arranged adjacent one another. A cover having a non-conductive interior surface and a conductive outer surface. The non-conductive surface is adhered to the exterior surface of a connector or a plurality of IDC towers for preventing crosstalk between adjacent connectors. Also, the cover can be form fitted and secured to the connectors, specifically, adhering to the corners to insulate any loose wires. | 04-16-2009 |
20100151707 | Electrical connector with separate contact mounting and compensation boards - An electrical connector includes a housing having a plug receiving cavity with an open end for receiving a plug and with an inner end spaced from the open end, and having a forward chamber outside of the cavity and adjacent the open end. A mounting circuit board is in the housing adjacent the inner end. A plurality of pairs of electrical jack contacts have mounting ends engaging the mounting circuit board, plug contacting portions extending through the cavity from the mounting end toward the open end, and free ends extending from the contacting portion into the forward chamber. A compensation circuit board is mounted in the forward chamber of the housing outside of the plug receiving cavity, and has a compensation circuit with conductive pads. The free ends of the jack contacts engage the conductive pads. A spring in the forward chamber biases the compensation circuit board towards the free ends of the jack contacts. | 06-17-2010 |
20100151710 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR PANEL WITH INTERPORT CROSSTALK ISOLATION - A multi-port telecommunications connector panel has an electrically conductive housing that defines a plurality of ports, each with a plug receiving cavity aligned with a respective set of jack contacts. The housing surrounds the sets of jack contacts individually and collectively to separate and isolate adjacent ports. Electrically conductive isolation barriers, which are electrically connected to and may be integral with the housing, separate adjacent sets of insulation displacement contacts, which are arranged in an offset pattern. | 06-17-2010 |
20110131805 | Electrical connector with low-stress, reduced-electrical-length contacts - An electrical connector adapted to receive a mating plug utilizes low-profile jack terminal contacts that can flex in their PCB-anchored base portions, which are substantially parallel to the PCB. Any bend in the distal connecting portion or in the intermediate transition portion of each terminal contact is gradual and forms an obtuse angle, thus minimizing stress concentrations. The contacts preferably are arranged in two oppositely facing and interdigitating rows of four contacts each. In one embodiment, the terminal contacts are anchored to the PCB by a contact cradle that constrains the base portion of each terminal contact at two spaced anchoring locations, allowing the base portion to flex therebetween. In another embodiment, the base portions of the terminal contacts are embedded in at least one elastomeric member, which is fitted to the PCB. | 06-09-2011 |
20130077927 | Cable Enclosure and Radius-Limiting Cable Guide with Integral Magnetic Door Catch - A door catch arrangement for cable enclosures incorporates magnetic catch components on the door and on an adjacent open-ended, flared, radius-limiting cable guide installed in at least one open-ended cable port of the enclosure. The cable guide itself covers the rim of the cable port and has two spaced legs, each leg having an end face disposed at the open end of the cable port. A recess in one of the end faces holds a magnet. In its closed position, the door blocks the end of the cable port and a ferromagnetic catch portion on the door opposes the magnet, which keeps the door closed. The positions of the magnet and the ferromagnetic catch portion can be reversed. | 03-28-2013 |
20140000925 | ELECTRICAL BOX EXTENDER ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
20140273655 | Plug Relief For Electrical Jack - An electrical jack includes a housing having an opening in a front face thereof. A cavity in the housing receives a plug inserted through the opening. A plurality of contact pins are disposed in the housing. A relief pocket is disposed rearwardly of the front face. First and second guide rails are disposed in the housing to guide a non-complementary plug into the relief pocket to substantially prevent damage to the plurality of contact pins. | 09-18-2014 |
Doug P. O'Connor, Richmond, RI US
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20090176415 | Dielectric insert assembly for a communication connector to optimize crosstalk - A connector for a communications system concentrates crosstalk in the front of a plug housing. The plug housing has front and rear ends. An internal chamber opens on the rear end and is defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one of the housing walls adjacent the front end and into the internal chamber. A plurality of contacts are mounted in the slots for movement between retracted positions spaced from the internal chamber and inserted positions extending into the internal chamber. An insert assembly has at least one insert member disposed adjacent at least one of the plurality of contacts. The insert assembly is made of a higher dielectric material than the plug housing. | 07-09-2009 |
Eileen A. O'Connor, Narragansett, RI US
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20090211136 | Apparatus and method for locating people - Apparatus, kits, systems, and methods for assisting people in locating a desired meeting place are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the present invention is particularly useful in helping children or adults with diminished mental capacity to locate rather easily an area designated as a meeting place in the event the child or adult gets lost. Preferred embodiments include the use of visual display apparatus and band to be worn by person, the visual display apparatus and band having visually matching designs to aid the person wearing the band in locating the desired meeting place. Other embodiments of the present invention include the use of a web-based system for transmitting and viewing the designs of the visual display apparatus to others, including means for downloading and printing the designs. | 08-27-2009 |
Erinn J. O'Connor, Lake Orion, MI US
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20120101955 | TOKEN-BASED METHOD FOR FACILITATING EMPLOYMENT OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Token-based method of facilitating employment over a communications network is provided. The method includes providing at least one database of electronic data at a computer site. The data includes cost data that identifies a cost to a job applicant to apply for each job associated with job opportunities and for which payment in tokens is required. The method further includes transferring at least one token from a token account of the job applicant to a token escrow account in response to a job application signal. A monetary or associated currency value of the at least one token is based on the cost to apply for the desired job. The method further includes debiting the at least one token identified with a job applicant applying for a desired job from the token escrow account when job applicant data is received and viewed by the job provider associated with the desired job. | 04-26-2012 |
Gregory O'Connor, Rockaway Twp., NJ US
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20100126944 | Treatment of Water Contaminated with Energetic Compounds - Organic nitro compounds, especially nitro aromatic compounds and nitramines, in water are degraded through contact with bimetallic particles comprising cores of zero-valent iron having discontinuous coatings of metallic copper on the surfaces thereof. Higher rates of degradation are achieved when the water has a pH in the range of about 3.5 to about 4.5, especially when acetic acid is present in the water. | 05-27-2010 |
Gregory W. O'Connor, Littleton, CO US
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20110076429 | FLEXLOCK WITH HEADED PINTLE AND CONICAL BUTTRESSING - Flexlock non-textile fabrics use intimately linked elements that are formed from formable, preferably solid phase forgeable materials into generally triangular shapes with hinging connection features along edges of a generally triangular overall shape. These hinging connection portions permit other elements to rotate about axes that intersect at intersections. Buttressing portions are located near these intersections and include cylindrical or conical shapes that abut the buttressing portions of adjacent formed elements. This abutting can occur even when adjacent elements are rotated or twisted out of a common plane. Connection portions include direct formed engagements with knuckles of the other elements. These connection portions and the engaged knuckles can include headed pintles, axles, or oppositely facing conical protrusions, and may be configured to permit the non-textile fabric to bend on itself within its own thickness without undue strain on the connection features. | 03-31-2011 |
20120073736 | DIRECT FORMING OF NON-TEXTILE FABRIC ELEMENTS FROM PLASTIC PELLETS - A process, and related structure, uses conventional palletized compositions to form the elements of a non-textile fabric by coining a single pellet or briquette of a polymer into an individual element in a single forming step. The steps of the process generally include: a) positioning a pellet in or adjacent to a mold cavity, and b) forcing the pellet into contact with the mold surfaces of the mold cavity to plastically deform the pellet to the shape of the mold cavity. The forcing step preferably uses an energy and speed where the pellet superplastically deforms to substantially fill the mold cavity. This process is repeated with the elements being formed in the appropriate order to form a non-textile fabric. The elements thus formed can have a variety of shapes, and can form base units for the formation of the non-textile fabric of two, three or more elements. | 03-29-2012 |
20130017354 | FLEXLOCK WITH HEADED PINTLE AND CONICAL BUTTRESSING - Flexlock non-textile fabrics use intimately linked elements that are formed from formable, preferably solid phase forgeable materials into generally triangular shapes with hinging connection features along edges of a generally triangular overall shape. These hinging connection portions permit other elements to rotate about axes that intersect at intersections. Buttressing portions are located near these intersections and include cylindrical or conical shapes that abut the buttressing portions of adjacent formed elements. This abutting can occur even when adjacent elements are rotated or twisted out of a common plane. Connection portions include direct formed engagements with knuckles of the other elements. These connection portions and the engaged knuckles can include headed pintles, axles, or oppositely facing conical protrusions, and may be configured to permit the non-textile fabric to bend on itself within its own thickness without undue strain on the connection features. | 01-17-2013 |
Helen Frances O'Connor, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090038083 | Compositions for treating fabric - Compositions for treating fabric. The compositions of the present invention may be used to improve various properties of fabrics such as the olfactory perception and/or appearance of the fabric without requiring that the fabrics be put through an entire standard laundry process. Methods of treating the fabrics are also disclosed. | 02-12-2009 |
20100299976 | FABRIC REFRESHING CABINET DEVICE FOR INCREASING FLEXURAL RIGIDITY - A device for refreshing fabrics. The device provides fabrics with a crisp and fresh appearance and feel. The device also controls wrinkles on fabric without the use of a conventional iron or press. The device also allows for the delivery of fabric refreshing actives such as perfumes and other actives to fabrics. | 12-02-2010 |
James G. O'Connor, Oxford, MI US
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20090026790 | Latch system for releasably securing a seat to a floor - A vehicle seat latching system having four anchor mounting points wherein three of the four points define an engagement plane with respect to a vehicle floor. The fourth mounting point is located in a non-planar orientation to the engagement plane. A compensating latch is provided as part of the fourth mounting point to engage a mating element in a non-planar orientation. The compensating latch has a reduced engagement and release force characteristic. | 01-29-2009 |
20110083296 | Collapsible pivot body for a windshield wiper system - A collapsible pivot body having a housing that includes a channel defined therein and a mounting bracket that is adapted to attach the pivot body to a portion of a vehicle. The collapsible pivot body further includes a sleeve operatively disposed within the channel. The sleeve includes an internal passage that is adapted to receive a pivot shaft assembly of a wiper system. The collapsible pivot body further includes a plurality of bridges that connect the sleeve to the housing. The bridges are adapted to fail in response to a predetermined load acting on a pivot shaft assembly and cause the sleeve to collapse within the housing, thereby displacing the pivot shaft assembly and a portion of a wiper arm below the impact line of a vehicle. | 04-14-2011 |
James P. O'Connor, Reston, VA US
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20120290847 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RELIABLY PRESERVING WEB-BASED EVIDENCE - An evidence collection system for reliably collecting and preserving web-based evidence. An end-user's computing device browser accesses an evidence collection web site and identifies a web resource to be collected. An evidence collection station communicates with the target web server(s) and collects the body of evidence requested. Multiple representations of the information are collected to support the defensibility of the capture. Digital signature and digital time stamp methodologies are used to enhance the forensic soundness of the captured evidence. Capture results are conveyed to the end-user along with a report that describes the evidence captured in a manner which may be utilized as evidence comprehensible to a lay judge and jury. | 11-15-2012 |
James Patrick O'Connor, Newark, NJ US
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20110105959 | Novel Methods for Bone Treatment by Modulating an Arachidonic Acid Metabolic or Signaling Pathway - Methods for promoting osteogenesis to accelerate or enhance bone fracture healing, treat bone defects, and enhance bone formation are disclosed. The methods rely on in vivo or ex vivo modulation of an arachidonic acid metabolic or signaling pathway in general, and, in particular, utilize 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors, leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitors, and/or leukotriene B4 receptor antagonists. These molecules can be delivered alone or in combination with one or more agents that inhibit bone resorption, regulate calcium resorption from bone, enhance bone accumulation, enhance bone formation, induce bone formation, impair growth of microorganisms, reduce inflammation, and/or reduce pain. | 05-05-2011 |
20110124717 | Methods for Bone Treatment by Modulating an Arachidonic Acid Metabolic or Signaling Pathway - Methods for promoting osteogenesis to accelerate or enhance bone fracture healing, treat bone defects, and enhance bone formation are disclosed. The methods modulate an arachidonic acid metabolic or signaling pathway in general, and, in particular, utilize 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors. These molecules can be delivered alone or in combination with one or more agents that inhibit bone resorption, regulate calcium resorption from bone, enhance bone accumulation, enhance bone formation, induce bone formation, impair growth of microorganisms, reduce inflammation, and/or reduce pain. | 05-26-2011 |
James Patrick O'Connor, Fanwood, NJ US
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20090214468 | Localized Insulin Delivery for Bone Healing - A method of promoting bone healing in a non-diabetic patient in need thereof by locally administering a therapeutically effective amount of insulin to the patient. A drug delivery device, which includes insulin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the device is adapted for localized administration of insulin to a patient in need thereof is also presented. | 08-27-2009 |
20130171094 | USE OF VANADIUM COMPOUNDS TO ACCELERATE BONE HEALING - This invention provides a method of promoting bone healing by locally administering a vanadium-based insulin mimetic agent to a patient in need thereof. The invention also provides a new use of insulin-mimetic vanadium compounds for manufacture of medicaments for accelerating bone-healing processes. In addition, the invention also encompasses a bone injury treatment kit suitable for localized administration of insulin-mimetic vanadium compounds or compositions thereof to a patient in need of such treatment. | 07-04-2013 |
Jim O'Connor, Idaho Springs, CO US
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20120076116 | MODEM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A device for wireless communication, for example a WiMAX gateway, may include a control circuit comprising a wireless transceiver, an enclosure enclosing the control circuit, and a pair of antennas for wirelessly communicating with an external device via the wireless transceiver. The antennas may be mechanically coupled to an outside of the enclosure and electrically coupled to the control circuit, and may be collapsible to a stowed configuration to reduce the size of the device when the device is not in operation, and extendable to an operational configuration in which the antennas are spaced apart and are substantially parallel with each other. An interlock may disable operation of the device when the antennas are in the stowed configuration. The device may include a second antenna and transceiver, for example to provide WiFi connectivity. | 03-29-2012 |
J. Patrick O'Connor, Fanwood, NJ US
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20110053860 | COX-2 function and wound healing - The invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing bone healing, bone formation and wound healing. More specifically, it relates to the use of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) following bone fracture, orthopaedic procedure or wound infliction to enhance healing. | 03-03-2011 |
Kelly O'Connor, Washington, DC US
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20120209663 | ADOPTING AND/OR OPTIMIZING THE USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY - A method is implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions. The programming instructions are operable to assess a current mobile technology baseline for a business using a tool or application and a processor. Additionally, the programming instructions are operable to provide a strategy to the business for at least one of adopting and optimizing the use of mobile technology. | 08-16-2012 |
Kelly A. O'Connor, Beaverton, OR US
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20110005102 | Article of Footwear with Thong Portion Including Grooves - An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot. | 01-13-2011 |
20120174439 | Article of Footwear with Ribbed Footbed - An article of footwear configured for prolonged casual and non-casual uses having an upper configured for easy installation and removal of the article of footwear with or without the use of fasteners, a sole, and a substantially continuous series of alternating ribs and grooves on a footbed of the sole extending from a forefoot region to a heel region. The ribs and grooves have base widths that are greater in an arch region of the footbed than the forefoot and heel regions of the footbed. The series of alternating transverse ribs and grooves are oriented from a lateral side region of the footbed to a medial side region of the footbed. | 07-12-2012 |
20130139405 | Article of Footwear with Thong Portion Including Grooves - An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot. | 06-06-2013 |
20130185954 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH THONG PORTION INCLUDING GROOVES - An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot. | 07-25-2013 |
Kenneth B. O'Connor, Ashburn, VA US
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20080275167 | Coating for wall construction - A coating for wall construction is provided whereby a level 5 finish may be obtained without the need for a finishing coat or final skim coat. The coating may be applied to drywall elements prior to installation and is compatible with jointing materials such that a substantially homogeneous surface may be obtained after the drywall elements are assembled with jointing material and the jointing material is dried. The coating formulation includes a noncellulosic thickener, a binder, a mineral filler and water. A method for the construction of interior walls and a construction assembly for interior walls is further provided. | 11-06-2008 |
Kevin P. O'Connor, Lake Mills, WI US
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20080309324 | HALL EFFFECT BASED ANGULAR POSITION SENSOR - A magnetic rotational position sensor that employs a single magnet mounted on a rotating turret that rotates on a housing that is fixedly mounted about a fixed ball stud. The turret is arranged to rotate around the ball stud in a first plane. A magnetic field orientation sensor is mounted to the housing, such that the magnet rotates along an arc tangent to the Hall effect sensor. The ball of the ball stud forms one half of a universal joint, the other half being formed by a shaft termination that is mounted to rotate with the turret, and also mounted for rotation in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane of the turret. | 12-18-2008 |
Kurt F. O'Connor, Carmel, IN US
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20080310116 | Heatsink having an internal plenum - A heatsink for conducting heat away from an electric module in thermal contact with the heatsink includes at least a first heatsink member joined to at least a second heatsink member by a weld joint to define a heatsink having an internal plenum. By replacing conventional adhesive and fastening means used for sealing heatsink members together with a welded joint, a more durable and reliable sealed plenum is obtained. In a preferred aspect, the weld joint is created using a friction stir welding technique. | 12-18-2008 |
20100310414 | HIGH CORROSION RESISTANCE ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR SAND AND PERMANENT MOLD PROCESSES - An aluminum-based casting alloy having improved corrosion resistance and casting characteristics for sand and permanent mold casting processes. The aluminum-based casting alloy contains from about 4.0 to about 7.0 percent silicon by weight, at least 87 percent aluminum by weight, from about 0.25 percent to about 0.5 percent manganese by weight, a maximum of 0.08 percent copper by weight, and from about 0.2 percent to about 0.8 percent iron by weight. | 12-09-2010 |
Martha Torrey O'Connor, Verona, NJ US
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20090142736 | Goal Based System Utilizing a Table Based Architecture - A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system is architectured around a table of components to manage and control the system. | 06-04-2009 |
20120003613 | Goal Based System Utilizing a Table Based Architecture - A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system is architectured around a table of components to manage and control the system. | 01-05-2012 |
Mathew-Joseph C. O'Connor, Meridian, ID US
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20090144029 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING CODE COMPLIANT WALL BRACING - Aspects of the present invention are directed at determining whether a structure's braced wall layout complies with building code bracing requirements. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided that obtains input describing the geometry of the braced wall line. Then, the applicable building codes that define the wall bracing requirements for the structure are identified. Each bracing member in the braced wall line is selected and processed so that the method may compile data that identifies the location of each bracing member and quantifies the bracing provided in the aggregate. Then, a determination may be made regarding whether the aggregate amount and location of bracing that is provided is a sufficient to satisfy the applicable building codes. | 06-04-2009 |
Megan A. O'Connor, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120234895 | SURGICAL STAPLE CARTRIDGES AND END EFFECTORS WITH VESSEL MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENTS - Surgical staple cartridges and end effectors for assessing a size of tissue stapled by the staple cartridge or otherwise manipulated by the end effector. In various forms, the staple cartridge has at least one series of measurement indicia on the deck base that may be viewed from above the deck surface when the anvil is clamping the tissue onto the staple cartridge. Other embodiments include structure for forming a mark on the cartridge deck that corresponds to a size of the tissue supported thereon. Methods for severing and stapling tissue are also disclosed. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239009 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ARTICULATABLE AND ROTATABLE END EFFECTOR - Hand-held surgical instruments that have and end effector attached to an elongate shaft are disclosed. The end effector is articulatable and rotatable relative to the shaft by a nozzle arrangement supported by a handle from which the elongate shaft extends. In various embodiments, the nozzle is operable by the same hand that is used to support the handle. | 09-20-2012 |
20140114327 | SURGEON FEEDBACK SENSING AND DISPLAY METHODS - Various embodiments described herein are directed to surgical instruments with visual feedback. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument with visual feedback comprises an end effector. The end effector has a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one sensor is coupled to the end effector. The at least one sensor is configured convert at least one state of the end effector to a feedback signal. The feedback signal is corresponding to the at least one state of the end effector. The feedback signal may be transmitted to a display to render a visual representation of the at least one state of the end effector. The surgical instrument may further comprise an instrument mounting portion to mount to a robotic surgical system. The instrument mounting portion comprises an interface to mechanically and electrically interface to the surgical instrument. | 04-24-2014 |
Michael O'Connor, Royal Oak, MI US
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20080246335 | Method For Detecting Brake Circuit Failure - A method is provided for detecting a fault condition in a hydraulic brake system of a vehicle having a first hydraulic brake circuit and a second hydraulic brake circuit. A correlation ratio is determined between a measured pressure and the actual vehicle acceleration. A first wheel velocity differential is determined and a second wheel velocity differential is determined. A weighting value is selected in response to determining whether the correlation ratio is within the predetermined range and whether the first wheel velocity differential and the second wheel velocity differential are opposite signs. The selected weighting value is added to a fault counter. A determination is made whether the fault counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. A fault condition is detected in response to the fault counter greater than or equal to the first predetermined threshold. | 10-09-2008 |
Michael O'Connor, Easton, MD US
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20090047633 | Dental compositions for coating restorations and tooth surfaces - Dental compositions comprising a polymerizable compound, filler system of nanometer-sized silica particles, and polymerization system capable of being activated by light are provided. The compositions further contain a solvent such as a mixture of 1-butanol and acetone and may contain water. The nanometer-sized silica particles, having an average particle size of about 1 nm to about 100 nm, are uniformly dispersed within the resin. The compositions can be applied as a polish, sealant, bleach guard, or other coating material to the surfaces of dental restorations and teeth. Self-etching and non-self-etching compositions are provided. The cured coating forms a protective, durable film that enhances the shine and luster of the restorations and teeth. | 02-19-2009 |
Michael O'Connor US
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20080261190 | APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS FOR THE CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION OF A CONVEX SURFACE - Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input. | 10-23-2008 |
Michael F. O'Connor, Troy, MI US
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20120210787 | MEASURING DEVICE MOUNTING METHOD AND STRUCTURE - A measurement device ( | 08-23-2012 |
Michael J. O'Connor, Manassas Park, VA US
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20110059599 | Graphene Nanoelectric Device Fabrication - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for fabricating graphene nanoelectronic devices with semiconductor compatible processes, which allow wafer scale fabrication of graphene nanoelectronic devices. Embodiments of the present invention also provide methods for passivating graphene nanoelectronic devices, which enable stacking of multiple graphene devices and the creation of high density graphene based circuits. Other embodiments provide methods for producing devices with graphene layer segments having multiple thicknesses. | 03-10-2011 |
20130217215 | GRAPHENE NANOELECTRONIC DEVICE FABRICATION - Methods for fabricating graphene nanoelectronic devices with semiconductor compatible processes, which allow wafer scale fabrication of graphene nanoelectronic devices, is provided. One method includes the steps of preparing a dispersion of functionalized graphene in a solvent; and applying a coating of said dispersion onto a substrate and evaporating the solvent to form a layer of functionalized graphene; and defunctionalizing the graphene to form a graphene layer on the substrate. | 08-22-2013 |
Michael J. O'Connor, Simpsonville, SC US
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20090053036 | Systems and Methods for Extending Gas Turbine Emissions Compliance - A gas turbine system for operation at low loads. The gas turbine system may include a number of inlet guide vanes, a compressor, a turbine, and an air movement system for maintaining an emission from the gas turbine system below a predetermined level. | 02-26-2009 |
Michael James O'Connor, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100229523 | CONTINUOUS COMBINED CYCLE OPERATION POWER PLANT AND METHOD - A combined cycle power plant includes a gas turbine, a steam turbine, a generator coupled to the gas turbine and a generator coupled to the steam turbine, and an auxiliary boiler operatively coupled to the steam turbine. The power plant is continuously operated in a combined cycle mode during operating of the gas turbine by starting the steam turbine first. | 09-16-2010 |
20130073101 | Systems and Methods for Startup of a Power Plant - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for startup of a power plant. According to one embodiment of the invention, a system can be provided. The system can include a computer processor. The system can also include a memory operable to store computer-executable instructions operable to determine a current state of the power plant; determine an anticipated future state of the power plant; and determine a startup profile between the current state of the power plant and the anticipated future state of the power plant based on at least one parameter and a desired result. | 03-21-2013 |
20130282195 | POWER PLANT OPERATION ENHANCEMENT - A power plant control system determines an augmented operating parameter set point responsive to a life cycle cost (LCC) objective function responsive to a LCC model. The augmented operating parameter value may be responsive to an initial set point determined by a controls model and a performance indicator determined by a performance model. The power plant may include a thermal generator, such as a gas turbine or other fuel-burning generator, and the operating parameter may include firing temperature, fuel flow rate, steam pressure/temperature/flow rate, and/or another suitable operating parameter. An offer curve is generated responsive to the augmented operating parameter. | 10-24-2013 |
Michael T. O'Connor, Leesburg, VA US
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20110315928 | LOW STRESS FLOWABLE DENTAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are low viscosity and low stress dental compositions comprising at least one low stress polymerizable resin and at least one filler. The dental compositions described herein have high depth of cure and self-leveling characteristics and are capable of bulk application. | 12-29-2011 |
Nathan Francis O'Connor, Monroeville, PA US
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20120145154 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING LUNG COMPLIANCE IN A SELF-VENTILATING SUBJECT - The lung compliance of a subject that is at least partially self-ventilating is determined. The quantification of lung compliance may be an estimation, a measurement, and/or an approximate measurement. The quantification of lung compliance may be enhanced over conventional techniques and/or systems for quantifying lung compliance of self-ventilating subjects in the lung compliance may be quantified relatively accurately without an effort belt or other external sensing device that directly measures diaphragmatic muscle pressure, and without requiring the subject to manually control diaphragmatic muscle pressure. Quantification of lung compliance may be a useful tool in evaluating the health of the subject, including detection of fluid retention associated with developing acute congestive heart failure. | 06-14-2012 |
20120157872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING LUNG COMPLIANCE IN A SELF-VENTILATING SUBJECT - The lung compliance of a subject that is at least partially self-ventilating is determined. The quantification of lung compliance may be an estimation, a measurement, and/or an approximate measurement. The quantification of lung compliance may be enhanced over conventional techniques and/or systems for quantifying lung compliance of self-ventilating subjects in the lung compliance may be quantified relatively accurately without an effort belt or other external sensing device that directly measures diaphragmatic muscle pressure, and without requiring the subject to manually control diaphragmatic muscle pressure. Quantification of lung compliance may be a useful tool in evaluating the health of the subject, including detection of fluid retention associated with developing acute congestive heart failure. | 06-21-2012 |
20130109993 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING UPPER AIRWAY RESISTANCE AND LUNG COMPLIANCE EMPLOYING INDUCED CENTRAL APNEAS | 05-02-2013 |
20130269700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO A SUBJECT RECEIVING RESPIRATORY THERAPY VIA A CLIENT DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBJECT - Feedback information is provided to a subject regarding reception of pressure support therapy, and/or other respiratory support therapy. The feedback information may indicate compliance to a respiratory therapy regimen. The feedback information is provided to the subject by transmitting the feedback information through a communication network to a client device associated with the subject. The feedback information may include a characterization of the therapy received by the subject with respect to a usage goal. | 10-17-2013 |
20140007877 | CHILDBIRTH LABOR COACH WITH PACED BREATHING | 01-09-2014 |
20140069429 | SENSOR AND VALVE INTEGRATED INTO A PATIENT INTERFACE - An improved patient interface assembly and pressure support system integrate a pressure sensor and a valve into the patient interface assembly and employs closed loop control between the sensor and the valve in order to limit delay between the time at which a condition indicative of abnormal breathing or flow load during normal breathing is experienced by a patient and the time at which altered pressure support is received by the patient. | 03-13-2014 |
Neil C. O'Connor, Hesperus, CO US
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20120205405 | HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SPRAY NOZZLE INCORPORATING A FLOW CONTROLLED SWITCHING VALVE - A flow path switching valve is disclosed that can be operated remotely simply by turning flow on and off. The switching valve may be incorporated into the body of a high pressure nozzle. In one embodiment a mid portion of the valve body has at least one passage therein leading from a central axial bore to first and second external ports. A poppet member received in the central axial bore directs fluid flow in a first position to the first external ports. The poppet member, when in a second position, closes the central axial bore through the outlet end of the valve body and permits fluid flow through the second set of external ports. Selection of the different flow paths is made by simply reducing flow through the valve below a predetermined fluid flow threshold and then increasing the flow rate above the threshold. | 08-16-2012 |
Patrick J. O'Connor, Lorton, VA US
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20100243181 | Vented shower curtain - The vented shower curtain is a shower curtain having a plurality of air flow vents formed therethrough, allowing environmental air from outside a shower stall to pass into the shower stall, thus replacing heated air that has escaped overhead from the shower stall, and preventing the shower curtain from curling into the shower stall when a user is showering. The vented shower curtain includes at least two panels, with each panel having opposed first and second edges. The second edge of a first panel overlaps the first edge of a second panel, with a plurality of spaced apart seals securing the second edge of the first panel to the first edge of the second panel. Adjacent ones of the plurality of seals define air vents therebetween, thus allowing environmental to pass through the air vents when the bather is showering. | 09-30-2010 |
Paul Francis O'Connor, Portland, OR US
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20090148646 | PORTABLE TISSUE PRODUCTS - A tissue product having a plurality of absorbent, fibrous structure sheets comprising at least a first sheet and a second sheet that is adjacent to the first sheet, the first sheet and the second sheet each comprising a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein the first end of the first sheet is proximal to the first end of the second sheet, and the second end of the first sheet and the second end of the second sheet are arranged in a splayed orientation. | 06-11-2009 |
20090159225 | ABSORBENT PAPER PRODUCT HAVING COMPLEMENTARY USE COMPONENTS - A sheet of paper product having two or more complementary function components. One of the complementary function components is a pocket. | 06-25-2009 |
20100038265 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY OF FOLDED ROLLED PAPER PRODUCTS - A display assembly with a plurality of rolled paper products having: a plurality of folded implements convolutely wound about a core or a void area, capable of being dispensed from the rolled paper product, comprising a fibrous structure having a first flap with a first edge; a second flap with a second edge; and a body, between the first flap and the second flap, the body having a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first flap and the second flap are folded against and overlap either the first surface or the second surface of the body. | 02-18-2010 |
20110011767 | Wipes Container - A container for storing and dispensing wipes that includes an extendable orifice. The orifice is extendable into the storage space of the wipes container to position an opening in close proximity with the top of a stack of wipes stored in the container. The extendable orifice may also act to reduce moisture loss in the case of wet-wipes and reduce the occurrence of fall-back. | 01-20-2011 |
Philip John O'Connor, Youngsville, LA US
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20100239404 | STORAGE AND DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for handling wellbore tools. In one aspect, a method of placing wellbore tools at a wellsite is provided. The method includes the step of providing a storage and deployment system at the wellsite. The method further includes the step of loading the wellbore tools in a basket. The method also includes the step of placing the basket loaded with the wellbore tools on the storage and deployment system. Further, the method includes the step of moving the basket with the wellbore tools from a loading position to a deployment position. Additionally, the method includes the step of removing one of the wellbore tools from the basket and positioning the wellbore tool for deployment into a wellbore. In another aspect, a storage and deployment system for loading or unloading wellbore tools at a wellsite is provided. In yet a further aspect, a method of removing wellbore tools at a wellsite is provided. | 09-23-2010 |
Phillip W. O'Connor, Franklin, TN US
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20120232995 | VEHICLE SALES INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A new vehicle sales information providing method comprises providing a new vehicle having a vehicle information disclosure sheet and machine readable indicia associated with the disclosure sheet. The indicia include coded information representing a vehicle identification code unique to the new vehicle. The method also comprises receiving the coded information at a location remote to the new vehicle, with the coded information having been obtained from captured image data representing a captured image of the indicia. The method further includes retrieving additional vehicle information based on the coded information. The additional vehicle information includes information associated with and in addition to information present on the vehicle information disclosure sheet, and the additional vehicle information is unique to the new vehicle and inapplicable to any other vehicle. Additionally, the method includes wirelessly providing to a wireless device at least additional vehicle information data representing the retrieved additional vehicle information. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert John O'Connor, Deerfield Twp, OH US
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20120251456 | Method for Assessing Skin Condition - A method for evaluating the efficacy of a skin-cleansing composition comprises measuring an ATP level on a skin site after cleansing. A method for evaluating the condition of living skin comprises measuring an ATP level on a skin site. The ATP level may be monitored over time to determine a rate of change in the ATP level on the skin site. | 10-04-2012 |
Ryan P. O'Connor, Broomfield, CO US
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20090176286 | Process for Fractionating Lignocellulosic Biomass into Liquid and Solid Products - The invention herein is an efficient, flexible biomass fractionation process comprising digesting a lignocellulosic-biomass material at about 120-220° C. and a pH of less than about 4, in an aqueous mixture containing an effective concentration of at least one solvent for lignin, and separating to recover a solid phase that contains a large fraction of the cellulose originally in the starting lignocellulosic material and a liquid phase that contains most of the lignin and hemicellulose originally in the starting lignocellulosic biomass. The process can produce a solid phase that contains at least 75% cellulose and less than 10% lignin. The cellulose-rich solid product can be converted very efficiently to glucose. The solid product can also be used in commercial pulp applications, such as papermaking or fluff pulp. Hemicellulose sugars and lignin can be used directly or converted to other products. | 07-09-2009 |
Sandra O'Connor, Mont Vernon, NH US
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20080213366 | Therapeutic Compositions - The present invention provides oral formulations of poorly bioavailable and/or poorly absorbable, and/or poorly water soluble therapeutic agents. The invention features pharmaceutical composition including a biopolymer, a therapeutic agent, for example an antimicrobial agent such as ceftriaxone, and an absorption enhancer, for example a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether absorption enhancer. Methods of making and using the pharmaceutical compositions is also described. | 09-04-2008 |
Sandra O'Connor, Mount Vernon, NH US
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20100330099 | STABILIZED ANTI-HEPATITIS B (HBV) ANTIBODY FORMULATIONS - The present invention provides liquid formulations of antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind to a hepatitis B virus (HBV) antigen, which formulations exhibit stability, low to undetectable levels of aggregations, and very little to no loss of the biological activities of the antibodies or antibody fragments, even during long periods of storage. Furthermore, the invention provides methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with HBV infection utilizing the liquid formulations of the present invention. | 12-30-2010 |
Sandra O'Connor, Hudson, NH US
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20120270772 | LIPOPEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure provides novel powder daptomycin formulations which have improved chemical stability and faster reconstitution times when in the solid state. Some examples of the compositions comprise daptomycin and sucrose. | 10-25-2012 |
20130109633 | CB-183,315 Compositions and Related Methods | 05-02-2013 |
20140135273 | CB-183,314 COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure provides novel solid CB-183,315 formulations which have improved chemical stability. The chemical stability of the solid CB-183,315 is dependent on the process by which the composition is made. Solid preparations of CB-183,315 can be prepared by the following method: (a) forming an aqueous solution of CB-183,315 and at least one sugar that (e.g., sucrose, trehalose or dextran) at a pH of 2-7, preferably pH 6 and (b) converting the aqueous solution to the solid preparation of CB-183,315 (e.g., via lyophilization or spray drying). | 05-15-2014 |
20140364380 | LIPOPEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure provides novel powder daptomycin formulations which have improved chemical stability and faster reconstitution times when in the solid state. Some examples of the compositions comprise daptomycin and sucrose. | 12-11-2014 |
Sean M. O'Connor, West Chester, PA US
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20120073378 | PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DETECTION METHOD FOR PORTABLE INFUSION PUMP - Described is drug infusion device with one or more vents that permit the passage of gas between the exterior and interior of the device's housing. In one embodiment the device may include multiple interior chambers of differing volume and pressure sensors placed between them, while vents to ambient pressure are included in each chamber. According to this exemplary structure, the readings from the pressure sensor may be used to determine malfunctions in the venting of the device and/or changes in pressure that could cause the unintended delivery of medication. | 03-29-2012 |
20130060196 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS WITH INTEGRATED STATUS INDICATION - A drive mechanism having integrated status indication includes a drive housing, a status switch interconnect, a drive biasing member, a piston, and a drug container having a cap, a pierceable seal, a barrel, and a plunger seal, wherein the drive biasing member is configured to bear upon an interface surface of the piston. Drive mechanism may include an incremental status stem having a stem interconnect, wherein the stem resides within the drive housing and the piston, and wherein the stem has an interconnect which engages one or more contacts on the piston to provide incremental feedback. A drug delivery pump with integrated status indication includes a housing and an assembly platform, upon which an activation mechanism, an insertion mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, a power and control system, and the drive mechanism having a drug container may be mounted. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060233 | INSERTION MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY PUMP - An insertion mechanism for a drug pump includes an insertion mechanism housing; a manifold guide; an insertion biasing members initially held in an energized state; a retraction biasing member and a hub connected to a proximal end of a needle, wherein the retraction biasing member is held initially in an energized state between the hub and the manifold guide; and a manifold having a septum and a cannula, wherein the annular space between the septum and the cannula defines a manifold header. The needle and cannula are inserted into the body of a user by the insertion biasing member(s), after which only the needle is retracted. Retraction of the needle may open a fluid pathway from the manifold header to the body through the cannula. A drug delivery pump includes an activation mechanism, a drive mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, and the insertion mechanism. Assembly and operation methods are provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130066274 | STERILE FLUID PATHWAY CONNECTION TO DRUG CONTAINERS FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS - A user-initiated fluid pathway connection includes: a connection hub, a piercing member, a sterile sleeve, and a drug container having a cap, a pierceable seal, a barrel, and a plunger seal, wherein the piercing member is initially retained within the sterile sleeve between the connection hub and the pierceable seal of the drug container. The connection hub may include an internal aperture within the connection hub which functions as a flow restrictor and wherein a piercing member is connected to one end of the internal aperture and a fluid conduit is connected to another end of the internal aperture. A drug delivery pump with integrated sterility maintenance features includes a housing, upon which an activation mechanism, an insertion mechanism, a fluid pathway connection as described above, a power and control system, and a drive mechanism connected to a drug container are mounted. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided. | 03-14-2013 |
20130076518 | WATER RESISTANT DRUG INFUSION HOUSING WITH PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR - Described is drug infusion device with one or more vents that permit the passage of gas between the exterior and interior of the device's housing. In one embodiment the device may include multiple interior chambers of differing volume and pressure sensors placed between them, while vents to ambient pressure are included in each chamber. According to this exemplary structure, the readings from the pressure sensor may be used to determine malfunctions in the venting of the device and/or changes in pressure that could cause the unintended delivery of medication. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085470 | METHOD FOR PRESSURE-INDEPENDENT, REFILLABLE DRUG INFUSION DEVICE - Described is drug infusion device with one or more check valves for inhibiting the unintentional discharge of medication from a cartridge. The device includes a chamber capable of receiving a cartridge of medication in a fluid form and one or more novel check valves for ensuring the drug is not unintentionally released due to pressure differentials between the cartridge and the ambient pressure outside of the drug infusion device. | 04-04-2013 |
20130090605 | TUNABLE MECHANICAL INJECTION DEVICE FOR MEDICATION - Described is drug infusion device. The device is intended to permit the delivery of medication over an extended period of time. | 04-11-2013 |
20130237916 | FILL-FINISH CARTRIDGES FOR STERILE FLUID PATHWAY ASSEMBLIES AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES INCORPORATING FILL-FINISH CARTRIDGES - A fluid pathway assembly includes a needle insertion mechanism, a fluid conduit, and a fluid pathway connection. The fluid pathway assembly may further include a drug container to hold a drug fluid prior to initiation of the injection. The assembly may include a carrier disposed along at least a portion of the fluid pathway assembly, and/or a drug container. The fill-finish cartridge functions to retain the components of the fluid pathway assembly in a sterile condition, while allowing for easy integration of the fluid pathway assembly and the drug container into a standard fill-finish process. Methods of constructing a cartridge, filling a drug container included in a cartridge, and incorporating the same into a drug delivery device are disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20140163521 | MEDICAL INFUSION PUMP MECHANISM - A medical device pump with a housing with a compartment for removably receiving a cartridge containing a therapeutic agent, a conduit configured to operatively provide a fluid flow path for therapeutic agent to exit from the cartridge, a user activated delivery button, a trigger mechanism, and a pump mechanism employing an articulating, coiled drive spring. | 06-12-2014 |
20140200510 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS WITH INTEGRATED STATUS INDICATION - A drive mechanism includes a housing, a piston adapted to impart movement to a plunger seal within a drug container, a plurality of biasing members disposed in parallel, and a retainer. The biasing members are disposed to release energy to cause movement of the piston from a retracted first position to the extended second position, the piston bearing against the plunger seal to dispense medicine. The retainer is disposed to maintain the biasing members in the energized position and to release the biasing members to permit the piston to dispense the medicine. The drive mechanism may also include an end-of-dose indicator to identify at least one of when the sleeve assembly is disposed subjacent a window in the housing, the relative motion of the sleeve assembly with reference to the window or another reference component, the stoppage of such motion, and the rated or change of rate of motion. | 07-17-2014 |
20140296787 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS WITH INTEGRATED STATUS INDICATION - A drive mechanism includes a housing, a piston adapted to impart movement to a plunger seal within a drug container, a plurality of biasing members disposed in parallel, and a retainer. The biasing members are disposed to release energy to cause movement of the piston from a retracted first position to the extended second position, the piston bearing against the plunger seal to dispense medicine. The retainer is disposed to maintain the biasing members in the energized position and to release the biasing members to permit the piston to dispense the medicine. The drive mechanism may also include an end-of-dose indicator to identify at least one of when the sleeve assembly is disposed subjacent a window in the housing, the relative motion of the sleeve assembly with reference to the window or another reference component, the stoppage of such motion, and the rated or change of rate of motion. | 10-02-2014 |
Shane M. O'Connor, Cottage Grove, WI US
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20120042477 | FOLDABLE HANDLE RETAINER - Resiliently movable fingers receive a portion of a foldable handle therebetween to retain the handle against folding relative to a frame. | 02-23-2012 |
Shawn P. O'Connor, Dunkirk, VA US
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20110168080 | NOVEL METHOD FOR THE BOTTOM-SEEDED GROWTH OF POTASSIUM LEAD CHLORIDE CRYSTALS FROM POLYCRYSTALLINE SEEDS - A method and apparatus for growing a single crystal Kb | 07-14-2011 |
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20130119308 | Melt Stabilization and Vapor-Phase Synthesis of Cesium Germanium Halides - The method described herein allows for melt stabilization and vapor-phase synthesis of a cesium germanium halide utilizing germanium dihalides formed in situ. This disclosure allows for the melting of cesium germanium halides without decomposition, which allows for growing crystals of these materials from the melt. This disclosure allows for a direct synthesis of these materials without the use of water or the introduction of other possible contaminants. | 05-16-2013 |
Stephen O'Connor, Hopewell, NJ US
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20110251221 | PYRIMIDINYLPIPERIDINYLOXYPYRIDINONE ANALOGUES AS GPR119 MODULATORS - Novel compounds of structure Formula I: | 10-13-2011 |
Stephen D. O'Connor, Leawood, KS US
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20100330684 | DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND METHOD - Diagnostic devices and methods involve comparison of relative levels of first and second components and/or characteristics of a fluid sample (e.g., saliva), preferably using antibodies arranged to interact with selected components, and colorimetric indicators that are bound or released in proportion to relative concentration or amount of the components or characteristics, as indicative of a health condition such as dehydration state, shock state, stress state, disease state, drug consumption, and drug metabolization. Amylase and IgA may be selected as specific salivary components of interest. | 12-30-2010 |
20110178610 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING UTILITY CONSUMPTION - A system and method for monitoring and managing utility consumption includes use of (A) one or more sensors arranged to monitor an operating condition and/or utility consumption of at least one segment or appliance of a first facility; (B) a memory including at least one of (i) stored utility consumption information correlated or normalized to at least one designated parameter affecting utility consumption or (ii) hypothetical utility consumption; (C) a processor to compare the monitored information with the stored information, and (D) an output medium to store and/or display the comparison information. Stored consumption information may relate to the first facility or a second facility. Hypothetical utility consumption information may relate to a segment or appliance of the first facility operated according to optimized conditions, or an upgraded segment or appliance. | 07-21-2011 |
20110287409 | DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND METHOD - Diagnostic devices and methods involve comparison of relative levels of first and second components and/or characteristics of a fluid sample (e.g., saliva), preferably using bound antibodies arranged to interact with selected components, and colorimetric indicators that are released in proportion to relative concentration or amount of the components or characteristics, as indicative of a health condition such as dehydration state, shock state, stress state, disease state, drug consumption, and drug metabolization. Amylase and IgA may be selected as specific salivary components of interest. | 11-24-2011 |
Stephen P. O'Connor, Princeton, NJ US
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20100144744 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC 11-BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 INHIBITORS - Novel compounds are provided which are 1 1-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors. 1 1-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring 1 1-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor therapy. These novel compounds have the structure: W-L-Z or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W, L are defined herein and Z is selected from the following bicyclic heteroaryl groups: (a), (b), (c), (d). | 06-10-2010 |
Terrance R. O'Connor US
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20110309091 | MODULAR FLUID CONTAINMENT BERM - A fluid containment system and modules for assembling same. The fluid containment system is assembled from modules. The modules are assembled into a berm and a liner is positioned within the berm to contain fluid. The modules include a fluid containment member and a support member. The fluid containment member supports the liner when the berm is filled with fluid. The support member supports the fluid containment member. The modules form joints at engagement points between the modules. The joints are articulatable to conform to variations in terrain. | 12-22-2011 |
Thomas F. O'Connor, Washington, DC US
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20110276165 | Integrated Expert System for Identifying Abnormal Events in an Industrial Plant - A computer-implemented integrated expert system for the identification of abnormal events in an industrial plant. The expert system integrates a model-based expert system with a rule-based expert system. The model-based expert system receives data on the operating conditions of a process unit in the industrial plant and calculates one or more results that determine whether the process unit is operating abnormally. The rule-based expert system also receives data on the operating conditions of the process unit and applies its rules to the process data. The rule-based expert system also applies its rules to the one or more results generated by the model-based expert system. The integrated system may also suppress any redundant messages generated by the model-based expert system. | 11-10-2011 |
Thomas Nelson O'Connor, Jackson, NJ US
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20100156090 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FLUID CONNECTION TO A CONTAINER - A method and apparatus for connecting a container ( | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas Patrick O'Connor, Westbrook, ME US
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20090004217 | Ehrlichia canis DIVA (differentiate infected from vaccinated animals) - antigens that can be used to differentiate | 01-01-2009 |
20130101987 | Detection of feline Immunodeficiency Virus - Method, device and kit for the detection of antibodies directed to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). The method includes contacting the felid biological sample with FIV env polypeptide and detecting whether the polypeptide substantially binds to the antibody in the biological sample. The method will detect FIV antibodies in a sample from animals that have been naturally infected but the method will not detect antibodies in a sample from animals that have not been infected and that have not been vaccinated with an FIV vaccine after within about the previous five to eight weeks. | 04-25-2013 |
Tim L. O'Connor, Portland, OR US
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20090199451 | BALLISTIC RETICLE AND RIFLESCOPE FOR PROJECTILE WEAPON AIMING SYSTEM - A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile. | 08-13-2009 |
20090199702 | BALLISTIC RANGE COMPENSATION FOR PROJECTILE WEAPON AIMING BASED ON AMMUNITION CLASSIFICATION - A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile. | 08-13-2009 |
Timothy O'Connor, Lafayette, CO US
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20110241889 | BULK GRAIN STORAGE SPOILAGE DETECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus is disclosed for facilitating spoilage detection in bulk grain storage bins via dust-free or substantially dust-free air sampling. Dust particles are passively removed from sampled air without the use of barrier filters or electrostatic screens, but instead through the use of a non-linear pathway that is open at one end and closed at the other end. A system is disclosed that incorporates a coiled pathway as an air inlet element combined with a carbon dioxide or other gas detector element to provide an integrated detector module suitable for permanent installation in a dusty bulk grain storage bin environment to provide spoilage gas measurements over time. The system may communicate data to a central data storage system via cellular telephone or long range radio frequency data transmission. Alerts and alarms are generated and transmitted electronically to users via email, SMS text, automated phone messages and other means. | 10-06-2011 |
20130319082 | BULK GRAIN STORAGE SPOILAGE DETECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus is disclosed for facilitating spoilage detection in bulk grain storage bins via dust-free or substantially dust-free air sampling. Dust particles are passively removed from sampled air without the use of barrier filters or electrostatic screens, but instead through the use of a non-linear pathway that is open at one end and closed at the other end. A system is disclosed that incorporates a coiled pathway as an air inlet element combined with a carbon dioxide or other gas detector element to provide an integrated detector module suitable for permanent installation in a dusty bulk grain storage bin environment to provide spoilage gas measurements over time. The system may communicate data to a central data storage system via cellular telephone or long range radio frequency data transmission. Alerts and alarms are generated and transmitted electronically to users via email, SMS text, automated phone messages and other means. | 12-05-2013 |
Todd O'Connor, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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20110267309 | MUTUAL CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT IN A MULTI-TOUCH INPUT DEVICE - Systems and methods for determining multiple touch events in a multi-touch sensor system are provided. The system may include a capacitance measurement unit, a pulse drive unit, and a touch sensor having a plurality of nodes and a plurality of electrodes comprising at least two sets of electrodes. The method may include connecting a first electrode in a first set to the capacitance measurement unit, the pulse drive unit driving a voltage or current pulse onto a second electrode in a second set of electrodes. The method may further include the capacitance measurement unit measuring the mutual capacitance at a node corresponding to the first and second electrodes. The method may include comparing the measured mutual capacitance at the node with a previously measured mutual capacitance for the node, and reporting that the node has been touched if there has been a deviation from the previously measured mutual capacitance. | 11-03-2011 |
20120113047 | CAPACITIVE TOUCH SYSTEM USING BOTH SELF AND MUTUAL CAPACITANCE - Systems and methods for determining multiple touch events in a multi-touch sensor system are provided. The system may have a touch sensor including nodes defined by a plurality of electrodes, which may comprise a first and second set. The method may include measuring self capacitance for at least two electrodes, detecting a touched electrode, and measuring the mutual capacitance for only a subset of the nodes (e.g., fewer than all of the nodes and including at least the nodes corresponding to the touched electrodes) resulting in the detection of two or more touched nodes. The self capacitance measurements may be performed on each of the electrodes, and the touched electrodes may comprise electrodes from both the first and second sets. Alternatively, the self capacitance measurements may be performed only on electrodes in the first set, and the touched electrodes may comprise electrodes from only the first set. | 05-10-2012 |
William Thomas O'Connor, Londonderry, NH US
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20080256801 | Razor cartridge with front pivot axis - A razor cartridge for connecting to a handle is provided. The razor cartridge includes a blade unit and a frame secured to and surrounding the blade unit. The blade unit includes a plurality of blades. The blades extend along respective parallel blade axes. The frame has a frame perimeter and a pivoting structure. The frame perimeter defines a razor cartridge perimeter for the razor cartridge. The pivoting structure defines a pivot axis for pivoting the razor cartridge with respect to the handle. The pivot axis is located within the frame and in front of the blade axes. | 10-23-2008 |
20080256802 | Array of razor cartridges - An array of razor cartridges is provided. The array includes a first shaving cartridge having a first casing and a plurality of shaving blades secured within the first casing. The first frame has a first configuration. The first frame is secured to the first shaving cartridge to form a first razor cartridge. The array also includes a second shaving cartridge having a second casing and a plurality of shaving blades secured within the second casing. The second casing is identical to the first casing. A second frame having a second configuration is secured to the second shaving cartridge to from a second razor cartridge. The second configuration of the second cartridge is different than said first configuration of the first cartridge. | 10-23-2008 |
20080256803 | Razor cartridge pivot axis - A razor cartridge for connecting to a handle is provided. The razor cartridge includes a blade unit and a frame surrounding the blade unit. Shaving blades in the blade unit have sharpened edges defining a blade plane. The frame includes a perimeter, an upper surface and a pivoting structure defining a pivot axis for pivoting the razor cartridge with respect to the handle. The pivot axis is positioned within the frame such that a line drawn through the pivot axis perpendicular to the blade plane intersects the upper surface of the frame at a pivot frame intersection location where a tangent line drawn along the upper surface at the pivot frame intersection location is parallel to the blade plane. A first planar surface on the upper surface is located in front of pivot frame intersection location and a second planar surface is located behind pivot frame intersection location. | 10-23-2008 |
20100288294 | SHAVING CARTRIDGES HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARRAYS - A razor blade cartridge which has a housing with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and one or more blades mounted within the housing. An elongated resilient skin contacting element is joined to the proximal end portion of the housing. The elongated resilient skin contacting element has an alignment array of skin contacting members having a pattern of one or more flexible skin-engaging projections that are generally transverse to one or more of the blades and define a plurality of open channels that facilitate the generally unobstructed passage of hair to one or more of the blades during shaving. The elongated resilient skin contacting element also has at least one additional array of skin contacting members having a pattern that is different than the pattern of the alignment array of skin contacting members. | 11-18-2010 |
20110197450 | SHAVING RAZOR ADAPTER ATTACHING A SHAVING RAZOR CARTRIDGE TO A SHAVING RAZOR HANDLE - A shaving razor adapter used to attach a disposable shaving razor cartridge of a first shaving razor configuration to a shaving razor handle of a second shaving razor configuration. The shaving razor adapter comprises a first attachment portion which resembles the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the first shaving razor configuration. The first attachment portion attaches the adapter to the shaving razor cartridge of the first shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter resembles the connecting member of a shaving razor cartridge of a second shaving razor configuration that interfaces with the connecting end of the handle of the second shaving razor configuration. The second attachment portion of the adapter releasably attaches the adapter to the connecting end of the shaving razor handle of the second shaving razor configuration. | 08-18-2011 |
20120117782 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A RAZOR CARTRIDGE - A method of manufacturing a razor cartridge by providing a blade unit having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a pair of end walls interconnecting the first side wall and the second side wall. A plurality of blades are secured to the blade unit with a clip positioned at each end of the blade unit adjacent to one of the end walls. Each blade has a blade edge contacting a bottom surface of each of the clips. A frame is provided having a first interior wall and a second interior wall spaced apart from first interior wall that define an opening extending completely through the frame. The blade unit is positioned within the opening of a frame after securing the blades to the blade unit, such that the frame surrounds the blade unit. The blade unit is secured to the frame. | 05-17-2012 |
20140109409 | SHAVING CARTRIDGES HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARRAYS - A razor blade cartridge which has a housing with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and one or more blades mounted within the housing. An elongated resilient skin contacting element is joined to the proximal end portion of the housing. The elongated resilient skin contacting element has an alignment array of skin contacting members having a pattern of one or more flexible skin-engaging projections that are generally transverse to one or more of the blades and define a plurality of open channels that facilitate the generally unobstructed passage of hair to one or more of the blades during shaving. The elongated resilient skin contacting element also has at least one additional array of skin contacting members having a pattern that is different than the pattern of the alignment array of skin contacting members. | 04-24-2014 |
20140259675 | RAZOR CARTRIDGE - A razor cartridge is provided including a blade unit having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a pair of end walls interconnecting the first side wall and the second side wall and one or both of the side walls of the blade unit having at least one connection member. A plurality of blades secured to the blade unit with a clip positioned at each end of the blade unit adjacent to the end walls. A frame is provided having a first interior wall and a second interior wall spaced apart from first interior wall that define an opening extending completely through the frame. One or more of the interior walls of the frame include at least one connection member, the latter engaged with the at least one connection member of the blade unit so that the frame is secured to the blade unit. | 09-18-2014 |