O'Grady, US
Bernard J. O'Grady, New Lenox, IL US
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20110083302 | Retained Tension Metal Locking Tie with 360 Degree Seal - A cable tie is disclosed. The cable tie includes a strap with an extended tab and a locking head secured to the strap. The locking head has a top and a bottom. The bottom of the locking head includes at least one relief slot that enables the locking head to deform when the cable tie is installed around a bundle of objects. The bottom of the locking head also includes at least one tab that extends away from the locking head. The extended tab of the strap, the at least one front tab of the locking head and the at least one relief slot in the bottom of the deforming locking head enable the cable tie to provide a 360 degree seal around the bundle of objects. | 04-14-2011 |
Brendan O'Grady, Ada, MI US
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20130109485 | Storage at Indoor Golf Driving Range | 05-02-2013 |
20150018110 | Storage at Indoor Golf Driving Range - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing storage at indoor golf driving ranges. In various embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods permit golfers to store their baggage in close proximity to the golfers while the golfers practice their swing. | 01-15-2015 |
Brendan J. O'Grady, Ada, MI US
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20120060830 | SOLAR THERMAL PANELS - Systems and methods for employing solar thermal energy for heating are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system is disclosed, in which a thermal-fluid-filled solar-thermal panel that has been sealed to prevent leakage of the thermal fluid. In other embodiments, a method of sealing a solar thermal panel is disclosed. In one preferred embodiment, the solar thermal panel is sealed by applying heat to one edge of the solar thermal panel, thereby melting the edge and forming a seal. | 03-15-2012 |
20130133603 | ENGINE COMPONENT SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SEALING A COOLANT PASSAGE FROM AN ENGINE COMPONENT - An engine component seal assembly and method of sealing a coolant passage from an engine component are provided. The seal assembly includes a sealing sleeve sized and dimensioned to slip fit into an engine component mounting bore and a retaining ring sized and dimensioned to be axially inserted into the sleeve. The ring contacts the sleeve and applies a radial force sufficient to create an interference fit and to move or yield an interface portion of the sleeve radially outward into sealing abutment against a wall forming the mounting bore to create a secure and reliable annular fluid seal. | 05-30-2013 |
Deborah Lynne O'Grady, Berkeley, CA US
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20120285767 | ACOUSTICALLY ABSORPTIVE PANEL - An acoustically absorptive panel comprises a porous acoustical absorber having a planar configuration mounted on a support frame, an acoustically transparent front fabric stretch-mounted on the support frame and spaced from and in parallel alignment with the front face of the porous acoustical absorber and forming an airspace, the porous absorber, front fabric and forward air space acting as acoustical absorbing chamber capable of absorbing a greater range of sound frequencies than the porous acoustical absorber alone, the range of frequencies absorbed depending on the depth of the air space. | 11-15-2012 |
20140196981 | ACOUSTICALLY ABSORPTIVE PANEL - An acoustically absorptive panel comprises a forward airspace bounded by an acoustically transparent front fabric stretch-mounted on a support frame, and the front face of a porous acoustical absorber, the forward air space, the front fabric and the porous absorber collectively acting as acoustical absorbing chamber, wherein oppositely disposed end panels of the front fabric extend around opposing side frame members of one or more frame structures of the support frame and are connected to a pair of spaced apart retaining struts disposed between the side frame members, the distance between the retaining struts adjustable by rotating one or more threaded tension adjusters thereby stretching or relaxing the front fabric across the support frame to adjust the frequency at which sound absorption will be maximized. | 07-17-2014 |
Harold O'Grady, Franklin Park, NJ US
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20110033393 | Hydrazone Compounds and Their Use - The present invention relates to hydrazone compounds of Formula I: | 02-10-2011 |
Jeremiah Patrick O'Grady, Bryn Mawr, PA US
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20140179463 | PLIABLE BREATHABLE BASEBALL BACKSTOP APPARATUS AND GAME - A baseball game apparatus comprising a pliant sheet of material having at least three support posts secured to the back of the pliant sheet of material and wherein an image of a baseball stadium is secured to the front of said pliant sheet. | 06-26-2014 |
Jerome O'Grady, Hudson, OH US
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20120189483 | Methods of forming molybdenum sputtering targets - In various embodiments, tubular sputtering targets are produced by forming a tubular billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed molybdenum powder, working the tubular billet to form a worked billet, and heat treating the worked billet. | 07-26-2012 |
Jerome O'Grady, Hudson Village, OH US
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20130224059 | METHODS OF FORMING MOLYBDENUM SPUTTERING TARGETS - In various embodiments, planar sputtering targets are produced by forming a billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed powder, working the billet to form a worked billet, heat treating the worked billet, working the worked billet to form a final billet, and heat treating the final billet. | 08-29-2013 |
20150136584 | METHODS OF DEPOSITING THIN FILMS USING MOLYBDENUM SPUTTERING TARGETS - In various embodiments, tubular sputtering targets comprising molybdenum are provided and sputtered to produce thin films comprising molybdenum. The sputtering targets may be formed by forming a tubular billet having an inner diameter ID | 05-21-2015 |
John Patrick O'Grady, Lafayette, IN US
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20150361415 | ROBUST, EASY TO USE IMMOBILIZED ENZYME REACTORS - The disclosure provides an innovative immobilized enzyme reactor working system that includes improved reactor formats, heating element, optimum buffers, filtration apparatus and collection componentry for easy to use sample preparation. The system provides enhanced recovery, improved reproducibility and parallel processing capabilities capable of quantitatively processing hundreds of difficult to digest samples simultaneously in a shortened period of time. | 12-17-2015 |
Kenneth W. O'Grady, Collinsville, OK US
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20150184670 | Threaded Connectors Between Submersible Well Pump Modules - An electrical submersible pump assembly has modules including a pump, a motor, and a pressure equalizer. A first adapter having threads is mounted to one of the modules. A second adapter is mounted to an adjacent one of the modules, the second adapter having a tubular body, a neck, and an external shoulder at a base of the neck. A collar is rotatably carried on the neck and in threaded engagement with the threads of the first adapter. A clamp secures around the neck between the external shoulder and the collar after the collar is fully engaged with the threads on the first adapter. A pair of flanges are mounted to and extend outward from the clamp. A motor lead locates between the flanges. | 07-02-2015 |
Mary O'Grady, Anchorage, AK US
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20140093896 | Point-Of-Care, Medical Condition Screening Kit - A point-of-care, screening kit for use by a heath care worker to create custom test strips for screening the bodily fluids of an individual for various, medical conditions includes: (a) a plurality of reagents ( | 04-03-2014 |
Mary Katherine O'Grady, Baltimore, MD US
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20130060325 | IMPLANTABLE THREE-WAY DIAPHRAGM VALVE - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a valve including a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion of the housing defines a first and second nozzle, and the bottom portion of the housing defines an opening. A diaphragm has an open position and a closed position, and the diaphragm is disposed between the top portion of the housing and the bottom portion of the housing. A first fluid flow path between the first nozzle and the second nozzle is defined by the housing and the diaphragm, when the diaphragm is in the closed position. A second fluid flow path between the opening and the first nozzle is defined by the housing and the diaphragm, when the diaphragm is in the closed position. Such a valve can be used for a number of purposes including hemodialysis procedures. | 03-07-2013 |
20130218063 | HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS PORT AND CLEANING SYSTEM - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device and method for hemodialysis including a needle access port having a housing defining a septum, wherein the septum is configured for needle access. Generally, the needle access port will have three septa for communication with valves configured to be anastomosed to a large-diameter blood vessel. The valves are in fluid communication with a flow of blood through the large-diameter blood vessel. The device also includes an elongate tube having a first and a second elongate lumen, wherein a first end of the tube is coupled to the needle access port and a second end of the tube is coupled to the valve. The device can be cleaned by injecting a cleaning fluid into a first septum of the needle access port and extracting it though the second septum of the needle access port. | 08-22-2013 |
20140128792 | HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS PORT AND CLEANING SYSTEM - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device and method for hemodialysis including a needle access port having a housing defining a septum, wherein the septum is configured for needle access. Generally, the needle access port will have three septa for communication with valves configured to be anastomosed to a large-diameter blood vessel. The valves are in fluid communication with a flow of blood through the large-diameter blood vessel. The device also includes an elongate tube having a first and a second elongate lumen, wherein a first end of the tube is coupled to the needle access port and a second end of the tube is coupled to the valve. The device can be cleaned by injecting a cleaning fluid into a first septum of the needle access port and extracting it though the second septum of the needle access port. | 05-08-2014 |
20150094669 | IMPLANTABLE THREE-WAY DIAPHRAGM VALVE - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a valve including a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion of the housing defines a first and second nozzle, and the bottom portion of the housing defines an opening. A diaphragm has an open position and a closed position, and the diaphragm is disposed between the top portion of the housing and the bottom portion of the housing. A first fluid flow path between the first nozzle and the second nozzle is defined by the housing and the diaphragm, when the diaphragm is in the closed position. A second fluid flow path between the opening and the first nozzle is defined by the housing and the diaphragm, when the diaphragm is in the closed position. Such a valve can be used for a number of purposes including hemodialysis procedures. | 04-02-2015 |
Megan O'Grady, Cambridge, MA US
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20100191083 | ENGINEERED CONDUCTIVE POLYMER FILMS TO MEDIATE BIOCHEMICAL INTERACTIONS - The conductive polymer films of this disclosure reversibly and selectively mediate ligand-receptor interactions. This electrochemical manipulation of biochemical interactions is accomplished by embedding or adsorbing receptors for ligands of interest in or onto a conductive polymer matrix. The matrix can also be doped, for example, with desired ions, polyions, or surfactants. Depending on the receptor properties and dopants utilized, ligand-receptor interactions at the polymer-electrolyte interface are manipulated by controlling the oxidation and reduction of the conductive polymer. The intrinsic charge transfer characteristics of conductive polymers are used to modulate ligand-receptor interactions. | 07-29-2010 |
20120029416 | POROUS ELECTROACTIVE HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides porous electroactive hydrogels, the deformation angle of which is controlled by electroactuation, and methods for preparing and using such hydrogels. | 02-02-2012 |
Megan O'Grady, Dallas, TX US
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20130037419 | ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING BIOCHEMICAL ACTUATOR HEADS - Disclosed herein are biochemical actuator heads instrumented with a receptor conductive polymer for reversibly controlling ligand-receptor interactions. Also disclosed are systems and methods for utilizing and fabricating the biochemical actuator head. The biochemical actuator head and related systems and methods may be used in a wide array of applications including, without limitation, micro/nano assembly, examination of cellular signaling mechanisms, image-guided cell nanosurgery or particle processing. Particle processing systems and methods are also provided utilizing a receptor conductive polymer for reversibly controlling ligand-receptor interactions. | 02-14-2013 |
Michael O'Grady, Monroe, GA US
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20090005762 | Bioabsorbable Drain Tube - A bioabsorbable drain tube for the evacuation of fluids and gases from a body cavity or wound to promote healing, such as after chest surgery. The bioabsorbable drain tube includes a first elongated section molded from a bioabsorbable polymer, the first elongated section having a first end, a second end and a plurality of drain openings; and a second elongated section, the second elongated section having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second elongated section in fluid communication with the second end of the first elongated section. A method of draining fluid from a surgical site or wound of a patient is also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
20090299334 | Enhanced Pre-Wetted Intermittent Catheter with Lubricious Coating - The present disclosure relates to a pre-wetted intermittent catheter apparatus including a collapsible container having a conduit positioned therein as well as a wetting fluid. The conduit has a lubricious coating disposed thereon such that the coating is hydrated upon contact with the wetting fluid in the container, providing a slippery surface for the conduit, which facilitates introduction of the conduit into a user. An introduction member may be incorporated into the distal end of the container and a disposal member may be incorporated into the proximal end, each respectively being positioned in an opening in the container and in communication with the conduit such that fluid flow through the conduit (positioned in the container) is enabled. A bag may be attached to or incorporated into the disposal member to provide a closed system such that the user or assistant is not exposed to potential contaminants. The collapsible container may be rigid or more flexible, but in either case, collapse of the container in use is easily accomplished by the user or assistant during introduction of the conduit into the user. Methods for inserting the catheter into a patient and draining urine from a patient are also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20130048516 | Enhanced Pre-Wetted Intermittent Catheter With Lubricious Coating - A pre-wetted intermittent catheter apparatus including a container, a conduit positioned within the container, and a wetting fluid disposed within the container. The container may have a proximal end section, a distal end section, and a middle section connecting the proximal end section to the distal end section. The middle section may have a plurality of pleats along a collapsible section, the collapsible section having a first expanded length and a second collapsed length less than the first expanded length. The conduit may have a proximal end fixed to the proximal end section, a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end section, and a coating disposed on an outer surface thereof. | 02-28-2013 |
Patrick O'Grady, Alameda, CA US
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20120002012 | IMAGING MODE BLOOMING SUPPRESSION - A minimally invasive surgical includes a scene anti-bloom process that allows switching between imaging modes on a stereoscopic display without causing a surgeon to look-away or being momentarily distracted by sudden changes in overall scene luminance. The process receives a switch from a first imaging mode to a second imaging mode. An overall scene luminance of a scene in the first imaging mode is less than an overall scene luminance of a scene in the second imaging mode. The process delays the switch to the second imaging mode until after an illumination output level of a visible illumination source has changed to a higher output level, and then switches to the second imaging mode. | 01-05-2012 |
20150189148 | Imaging Mode Blooming Suppression - A minimally invasive surgical system includes a scene anti-bloom process that allows switching between imaging modes on a stereoscopic display without causing a surgeon to look-away or being momentarily distracted by sudden changes in overall scene luminance. The process receives a switch from a first imaging mode to a second imaging mode. An overall scene luminance of a scene in the first imaging mode is less than an overall scene luminance of a scene in the second imaging mode. The process delays the switch to the second imaging mode until after an illumination output level of a visible illumination source has changed to a higher output level, and then switches to the second imaging mode. | 07-02-2015 |
Richard M. O'Grady, Southington, CT US
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20090188066 | WALL SCRAPER - A scraper, such as a wall scraper using a standard replaceable blade, is provided with an adjustable scraper head for changing the attack angle of the blade to suit the user and/or the job. Embodiments include a scraper having an elongated handle and a scraper head for fixedly holding a blade, the scraper head being pivotably mounted to an end of the handle for positioning the scraper head at a selected angle to the handle. A lock, engageable with the handle and the scraper head, fixes the scraper head at the selected angle. The lock has a knob for gripping the scraper, and the handle has a rear grip, thus allowing the user greater control of the scraper. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199411 | SCRAPER - A scraper is provided with a first member having an upper housing and a lower jaw, a second member having a lower housing and an upper jaw, and a slide latch for clamping the upper housing to the lower housing. The first and second members are pivotally connected to each other such that when the upper and lower housings are clamped together by the latch, the upper and lower jaws are clamped together to hold a blade between them. The slide latch engages an end portion of the upper and lower housings in order to clamp the jaws together. The slide latch has ridges to assist a user to push the slide latch forward to lock a blade into place and backward to release a blade. The lower housing has a cavity for storing spare blades. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert O'Grady, Columbus, OH US
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20090173645 | Partially Cut Loosefill Package - A package of compressed blowing insulation includes a body of compressed blowing insulation, a bag encapsulating the body of compressed blowing insulation and a slit extending through the package to define a partially divided package. | 07-09-2009 |
20100230441 | ENTRANCE CHUTE FOR BLOWING INSULATION MACHINE - A machine for distributing loosefill insulation is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end configured to receive the loosefill insulation and a lower unit associated with the chute. The lower unit includes a first and second shredder configured to shred and pick apart the loosefill insulation and an agitator configured for final shredding of the loosefill insulation. The lower unit further includes a first shredder guide shell positioned partially around the first shredder, a second shredder guide shell positioned partially around the second shredder and an agitator guide shell positioned partially around the agitator. A discharge mechanism is positioned in the lower unit and is configured to discharge loosefill insulation from the lower unit. The position of a second end of the first shredder guide shell is offset in a vertical direction from the position of a second end of the second shredder guide shell. | 09-16-2010 |
20100230522 | ENTRANCE CHUTE FOR BLOWING INSULATION MACHINE - A machine for distributing insulation from a bag of insulation having a cross-sectional shape is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and an outlet end. The inlet end is oriented in a substantially vertical plane and is configured to receive the bag of insulation. The inlet end has opposing longitudinal sides configured to be substantially horizontal in orientation. The inlet end also has opposing lateral sides connected to the longitudinal sides. The opposing lateral sides are configured to be shorter than the opposing longitudinal sides and further configured to be substantially vertical in orientation. A plurality of shredders is mounted at the outlet end of the chute and is configured to shred and pick apart the insulation. A discharge mechanism is provided for distributing the insulation into an airstream. The chute has a cross-sectional shape that approximates the cross-sectional shape of the bag of insulation. | 09-16-2010 |
20110174906 | ENTRANCE CHUTE FOR BLOWING WOOL MACHINE - A machine for distributing insulation from a bag of insulation is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and an outlet end. The chute is configured to receive the bag of insulation. The inlet end of the chute has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially vertical and the outlet end of the chute has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially horizontal. A plurality of shredders is mounted at the outlet end of the chute and is configured to shred and pick apart the insulation. The machine further includes a discharge mechanism for distributing the insulation into an airstream. The plurality of shredders and the discharge mechanism are positioned beneath the outlet end of the chute, such that the insulation feeds in a substantially vertical direction into the plurality of shredders. | 07-21-2011 |
Robert O'Grady, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150182719 | CRADLE CUSHION HAVING SIDE STABILIZERS - A cradle style cushion includes a central sealing body portion including a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The top wall includes a central sealing surface, a first stabilizing surface and a second stabilizing surface, the first and second stabilizing surfaces each extending upwardly and outwardly with respect to the central sealing surface and a top edge of the front wall and being structured to wrap around and engage an outside of the nostrils when the patient interface device is donned by the patient, wherein the first stabilizing surface includes a first front side edge portion and the second stabilizing surface includes a second front side edge portion, and wherein the top edge of the front wall, the first front side edge portion and the second front side edge portion together define a front opening of the central sealing body portion. | 07-02-2015 |
Robert E. O'Grady, Columbus, OH US
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20110000990 | ENTRANCE CHUTE FOR BLOWING WOOL MACHINE - A machine for distributing insulation from a bag of insulation is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and an outlet end. The chute is configured to receive the bag of insulation. The inlet end of the chute has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially vertical and the outlet end of the chute has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially horizontal. A plurality of shredders is mounted at the outlet end of the chute and is configured to shred and pick apart the insulation. A discharge mechanism is configured for distributing the insulation into an airstream. The chute has a cross-sectional shape that approximates the cross-sectional shape of the bag of insulation and the plurality of shredders and the discharge mechanism are positioned beneath the outlet end of the chute. | 01-06-2011 |
Ryan O'Grady, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110314331 | AUTOMATED TEST AND REPAIR METHOD AND APPARATUS APPLICABLE TO COMPLEX, DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS - An intelligent system for automatically monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing complex hardware and software systems is presented. A number of functional modules enable the system to collect relevant data from both hardware and software components, analyze the incoming data to detect faults, further monitor sensor data and historical knowledge to predict potential faults, determine an appropriate response to fix the faults, and finally automatically repair the faults when appropriate. The system leverages both software and hardware modules to interact with the complex system being monitored. Additionally, the lessons learned on one system can be applied to better understand events occurring on the same or similar systems. | 12-22-2011 |
Thomas Liam O'Grady, Medfield, MA US
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20100076881 | Enhanced Valuation System and Method for Real Estate - A system and method for producing a valuation for real property that allows the rating of various metrics that contribute to a determination of value for the subject property, the rating being based on the quality and applicability to the subject property of the data sources from which data is gathered for each metric, such that the final valuation is based on a weighted average of each of the metrics, thereby eliminating the human bias from the actual valuation result, but providing an improved result over a valuation based solely on results from an automated valuation model. | 03-25-2010 |