O'Kane, US
Barbara L. O'Kane, Franconia, VA US
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20100191077 | Method and System for Rapidly and Passively Identifying Changes in Number of Open Pores in the Skin of an Individual - In one aspect, there is disclosed a system and method for rapidly and passively identifying changes in the number of open pores in the skin of an individual in response to a stimulus without contacting the individual. This is accomplished by using a thermal camera that is sensitive in the mid-wave or long-wave infrared (3-5 or 8-14 μmeters) to observe and/or count the number of skin pores opening in response to questions being asked of the individual. | 07-29-2010 |
Bernard P. O'Kane, Sussex, NJ US
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20110115449 | Method and apparatus for controlling the powering of a transformer - A power isolation system and method is disclosed. The system includes a transformer suitable for use in the power isolation system, and a semiconductor device electrically connected to the transformer to provide a reduction of the inrush current associated with powering the transformer, wherein the semiconductor device is activated upon power up based upon the previous shutdown state of the power isolation system to provide a soft start to the transformer, and after activation of the transformer, the semiconductor device is shorted in the system. | 05-19-2011 |
Collin B. O'Kane, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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20090143126 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED DEDUCTIVE REASONING GAME - A computer implemented method includes presenting a text passage to at least one participant, the text passage including a set of text fragments, each of the set of text fragments which provide clues as to a correct answer to an overall question. The method further includes receiving the participant's answers to sub-questions associated with the set of text fragments, and receiving a participant's selected answer to an overall question related to the text passage. The method further includes computing a score for the at least one participant, based on the selected answer to the overall question and the answers to the sub-questions. | 06-04-2009 |
Dennis J. O'Kane, Rochester, MN US
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20080311563 | Methods for selecting medications - Methods for selecting a medication for a patient are described that include determining the patient's genotype for a panel of genes and selecting the medication based on the genotype. Articles of manufacture also are provided that include nucleic acid molecules for detecting alleles of genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes and genes encoding products involved in neurotransmission. | 12-18-2008 |
20100092970 | DETERMINING THE PHASE OF DUPLICATED CYP2D6 ALLELES - This document relates to methods and materials involved in detecting duplicated CYP2D6 alleles (e.g., CYP2D6/CYP2D7−CYP2D6 arrangements) in mammals (e.g., humans). | 04-15-2010 |
20120237932 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ASSESSING THE CIS/TRANS NATURE OF HUMANS HAVING CYP2C19*2 AND CYP2C19*17 ALLELES - This document provides methods and materials involved in determining if a human heterozygous for CYP2C19*2 and heterozygous for CYP2C19*17 contains one CYP2C19 allele with both CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*17 (e.g., a cis relationship) or contains one CYP2C19 allele with CYP2C19*2 and one CYP2C19 allele with CYP2C19*17 (e.g., a trans relationship). | 09-20-2012 |
20130311202 | Methods for Selecting Medications - The invention provides a computer program product for selecting and administering a psychotropic medication for a patient. The computer program product utilizes a combination of genotype and phenotype information to provide the user with accurate guidance regarding the appropriate medication and its use. | 11-21-2013 |
20150148336 | Methods for Selecting Medications - The invention provides methods for selecting and administering antidepressant medications to a patient based upon the patient's combination genotype and phenotype for a panel of genes. | 05-28-2015 |
James C. O'Kane, Shelby Township, MI US
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20090008844 | Variable Resistance Strut Assemblies and Articles Containing the Same - Disclosed herein is a strut assembly | 01-08-2009 |
20100236881 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE STRUT ASSEMBLIES AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a strut assembly that comprises a piston that is in slideable communication with a housing. The piston comprises a piston head having a channel in operative communication with a fluid that is disposed in the housing. An elastic member and an active element are disposed in the channel. The active element is in operative communication with the elastic member and is operative to change the shape of the elastic member. | 09-23-2010 |
20100242284 | MIXED METAL MAGNETIC PULSE IMPACT BEAM - An impact beam assembly includes a beam of high-strength steel, and a pair of end brackets constructed of a dissimilar material than the high-strength steel. The brackets are locally deformed onto the beam to thereby surround a portion of the beam. Once deformed, the brackets define a flat section suitable for welding to a vehicle door panel, as well as a section for retaining the beam. The beam can include a surface feature suitable for retaining the beam to the end brackets. A method of reinforcing a vehicle door assembly includes positioning the beam with respect to the end brackets such that the brackets surround a portion of the beam, and then activating a magnetic pulse coil (MPC) to deform an overlapping portion of the brackets onto the beam. The brackets are then attached to a surface of the door assembly to reinforce the door assembly. | 09-30-2010 |
20110252708 | DOOR LOCK INDICATOR ARM - A lock indicator arm for a door having a latch mechanism includes a rod portion connectable on a first end to the latch mechanism, and a knob portion located on a second end of the rod portion opposite the first end and formed as a one-piece structure with the rod portion. The rod portion may include a spring region configured to bias the rod portion against either an interior panel, an exterior panel, or both panels. The knob portion and the rod portion of the lock indicator arm may be formed from a matrix material and a filler material. The filler material may include a plurality of fibers, and the plurality of fibers may be oriented substantially longitudinally along the rod portion. The rod portion of the lock indicator arm may have one of an H-shape cross section and a W-shape cross section. | 10-20-2011 |
20120019023 | RETRACTING SEAL SURFACE ENABLING INDEPENDENT ACTION OF OPPOSING HINGED VEHICLE DOORS - A seal module for sealing between a first door and a second door of opposing-hinged doors includes a base defining a channel and a retractable seal moveably disposed within the channel. The retractable seal moves between an extended position for sealing between the first door and the second door, and a retracted position spaced from one of the first door and the second door to allow independent pivotable movement of either the first door or the second door. | 01-26-2012 |
20120214015 | Hemmed Metal Panels, Hemming Apparatuses, and Hemming Methods - A hemming station is configured for hemming a panel assembly including an outer panel having a hem flange defined by a hem edge. The hemming station includes a roller configured to fold the hem flange, a heating device configured to heat the hem edge, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control the roller and the heating device such that the roller folds the hem flange when the temperature of the hem edge is in a predetermined temperature range. | 08-23-2012 |
20120242107 | VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY - A door assembly for a vehicle includes an outer panel configured for defining an exterior surface of the vehicle, and an inner panel matable to the outer panel to define a cavity therebetween. The inner panel includes a lower portion having a first longitudinal axis and a B-pillar assembly extending from the lower portion. The B-pillar assembly includes a casting having an external surface configured for defining the exterior surface of the vehicle, an internal surface spaced apart from the external surface, a length, and a second longitudinal axis. The casting extends from the portion along the second longitudinal axis, and the second longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis. | 09-27-2012 |
20130000206 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR WITH DOUBLE ENDED FORCE MULTIPLICATION - An assembly includes a first member and a second member spaced from and the first member, with the first member and the second member moveable relative to each other. A shape memory alloy actuator couples the second member to the first member. The shape memory alloy actuator includes a first end and a second end, both attached to the first member, with the shape memory alloy wrapped around a guide device to redirect the path of the shape memory alloy actuator. Having both the first end and the second end attached to the second member doubles the tensile force applied to the second member when the shape memory alloy actuator contracts. | 01-03-2013 |
20130082639 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAVING A PRIMARY ENERGY SOURCE AND A REDUNDANT RECHARGEABLE ENERGY SOURCE - Presented here is an electrical system for a vehicle having an electrical load. The electrical system includes a primary energy source, a rechargeable redundant energy source coupled to the primary energy source via a first switch, a second switch, a third switch, a fourth switch, and a control unit. The fourth switch is coupled between the electrical load and the second switch, and is coupled between the electrical load and the third switch. The control unit operates the first switch to facilitate charging of the rechargeable redundant energy source with the primary energy source, operates the second switch and the third switch in concert to selectively provide operating power from either the primary energy source or the rechargeable redundant energy source to the fourth switch, and operates the fourth switch to provide the operating power to the electrical load. | 04-04-2013 |
20130097848 | CORROSION PROTECTION OF MAGNESIUM COMPONENTS VIA FASTENER ISOLATION - In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a system for isolating magnesium components from fastener devices is provided to prevent corrosion. The system comprises an isolation member of a metal other than magnesium and configured within a hole for receiving the fastener formed in a magnesium component. A compressible sealing washer having a first diameter is positioned over the hole and an isolation washer having a second diameter being less than the first diameter, and consisting of a similar metal as the isolation member, is placed over the compressible sealing washer. The fastener passes through the isolation washer, the compressible sealing washer and the isolation member within the hole, where is it tightened to compress the compressible sealing washer between the isolation member and isolation washer forming a water-tight seal around the hole to resist corrosion of the magnesium component. | 04-25-2013 |
20130118090 | VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY - A vehicle door may include a door outer panel defining an exterior surface of the vehicle door; a common door inner panel located inboard of the door outer panel and configured to mount door hardware, with the common door inner panel having a periphery; and a panel extension extending around essentially all of the periphery of the common door inner panel, the panel extension being attached to the periphery of the common door inner panel and attached to the door outer panel to secure the common door inner panel to the door outer panel. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125467 | NONCONTACT OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEM USING RFID TECHNOLOGY - An obstacle detection system includes a first component and a second component. The motor is configured to move the second component toward the first component. Radio frequency identification tags (RFIDs) are connected to one of the first component and the second component. A controller is operatively connected to the motor and has a transmitter operatively connected to the other of the first component and the second component. The transmitter is operable to create a magnetic field between the first component and the second component. Each of the RFIDs is operable to provide a respective signal in response to the field. The controller is configured to modify power delivery from a power source to the motor when the respective signals received by a receiver change due to at least a portion of the magnetic field being at least partially blocked or attenuated. A method of detecting an obstacle is also provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20140088825 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR OF A VEHICLE LATCH - Methods and systems are provided for unlatching a power latch system of a door. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a power mode to be at least one of a primary power mode, a backup power mode, and a series power mode; and selectively controlling power to the power latch system based on the power mode. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096452 | VEHICLE DOOR HEADER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A vehicle door assembly includes a door inner panel that has a header portion that at least partially defines a window opening. A reinforcement panel is configured to abut the door inner panel along the header portion and further defines the window opening. The door inner panel and the reinforcement panel each have a respective first flange extending at least partially outboard and a respective second flange extending at least partially inboard. The first flange of the door inner panel abuts the first flange of the reinforcement panel and the second flange of the door inner panel abuts the second flange of the reinforcement panel. A trim member is secured to the reinforcement panel and to the header portion to cover the second flanges without contacting the second flanges and has an inboard-facing planar portion as a furthest inboard extent of the trim member. | 04-10-2014 |
20140196272 | METHOD OF ISOLATING METALLIC FASTENERS IN COMPOSITE PANELS - A method of isolating a metallic fastener from a carbon-fiber composite panel includes inserting the metallic fastener within an electrically isolating annular collar; inserting the metallic fastener and electrically isolating annular collar within a hole defined by the carbon-fiber composite panel; and securing the metallic fastener to the carbon-fiber composite panel. The annular collar may be circumferentially disposed about the metallic fastener such that the annular collar separates and electrically isolates the entire metallic fastener from the carbon-fiber composite panel. As such, the annular collar may minimize the galvanic reaction between the fastener and the carbon-fiber composite panel. | 07-17-2014 |
20150013233 | AUTOMOTIVE GLASS CHANNEL BRACKET AND METHOD - A method includes providing a vehicle door having an inner panel, an outer panel, and a bracket assembly. The inner panel and the outer panel cooperate to define a door cavity and a window opening. The bracket assembly is mounted with respect to the inner panel inside the door cavity. The method further includes inserting the division post into the door cavity through the window opening, and engaging the division post with the bracket assembly such that the bracket assembly secures the division post to the inner panel. A corresponding door assembly is also provided. | 01-15-2015 |
20150343887 | MODULAR SUNROOF FRAME ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A modular sunroof frame assembly and method for a vehicle having a body structure is provided. The modular sunroof frame assembly is attachable to the body structure and includes right and left side rails, front and rear cross beams, and a plurality of corner attachment couplings. The right and left side rails have respective cross-sections throughout their length, front rail ends, and rear rail ends. The front and rear cross beams have respective cross-sections throughout their length, right beam ends, and left beam ends. The corner attachment couplings are fixed to the respective side rail end and to the respective cross beam end. | 12-03-2015 |
Kevin O'Kane, Wheeling, IL US
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20160052451 | WILDLIFE TRACKER - A tracking device for detecting the presence of an object in an immediate vicinity of a vehicle is provided. The tracking device comprises a housing, a touch screen display mounted on the housing, and at least one audio speaker on the housing. First and second infrared sensors are mounted to opposite pillars of the vehicle. A microprocessor analyzes data collected from the infrared sensors. A mounting bracket connects the housing to the vehicle. The first and second infrared sensors transmit overlapping infrared waves across an approximately one hundred eighty degree range of the vehicle's forward motion. Upon the infrared waves encountering an object, the reflected infrared wave is analyzed by the microprocessor for object type and location and upon determining that the object poses a threat to the vehicle, the tracking device advises of the imminent threat with both audible and visual emergency warnings. | 02-25-2016 |
Kevin J. O'Kane, Studio City, CA US
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20080285131 | Forced air environmental separator, and method of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to forced air environmental separators and/or methods of making the same that are capable of reducing the number and/or amount of deposits (e.g., moisture and/or debris) that form on the lens(es) of viewing devices that reduce the viewing quality and/or experience. In certain example embodiments, an air supply may be configured to supply a flow of pressurized air. A collar may include a plurality of holes formed therein. The plurality of holes may be disposed at one or more angles such that the flow of pressurized air is capable of flowing therethrough. A conduit may connect the air supply to the collar such that the flow of pressurized air flows from the air supply through the conduit to the collar. Certain example embodiments may be used in connection with, for example, a video camera, still camera, telescope, binoculars, glasses or goggles, and/or scope. Certain example embodiments may be used for, for example, sporting events, amateur or professional still photography, wildlife photography, hunting, traffic cameras (e.g., red light cameras, speeding cameras, etc.), surveillance, astronomy, weather watching, special effects, stunt photography, concerts, movie and/or television products, skiing, motor cross, emergency response, etc. | 11-20-2008 |
Kevin James O'Kane, Studio City, CA US
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20080285132 | Element deflector for lenses, and/or method of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to element deflectors and/or methods of making the same that are capable of reducing the number and/or amount of deposits (e.g., moisture and/or debris) that form on the lens(es) of viewing devices that reduce the viewing quality and/or experience. An air supply is configured to supply a flow of pressurized air. A matte box includes a plurality of holes and/or jets formed in or around a frame or hood thereof, with the plurality of holes or jets being disposed at one or more angles such that the flow of pressurized air is capable of flowing therethrough to reduce the number and/or amount of deposits from forming on the lens of the viewing device. A conduit connects the air supply to the holes or jets so that the flow of pressurized air flows from the air supply through the conduit to the holes or jets. The holes or jets may be capable or creating a desirable cyclonic or swirling effect for the air. Such techniques optionally may be used with or without a matte box, and/or with or without a spray deflector. | 11-20-2008 |
Kimberly O'Kane, Davisburg, MI US
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20120204541 | EXHAUST MIXER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MIXING - According to one aspect of the invention, a mixer element to be placed between an internal combustion engine exhaust manifold and catalytic converter is provided. The mixer element includes a tubular conduit that receives an exhaust gas flow from the internal combustion engine, a first mixer configured to induce a first vortex of the exhaust gas flow in a first rotational direction and an injector disposed in the tubular conduit downstream of the first mixer, the injector being configured to inject a diesel emission fluid flow into the exhaust gas flow. The mixer element also includes a second mixer positioned downstream of the injector and a third mixer positioned downstream of the second mixer, the third mixer being configured to induce a second vortex of the exhaust gas flow and the diesel emission fluid mixture in a second rotational direction, opposite of the first rotational direction. | 08-16-2012 |
20120234003 | EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust system comprises an exhaust driven turbocharger having an outlet and a flanged portion that extends about the outlet, an exhaust treatment device comprising a canister having an inlet cone that includes an integral inlet flange defining an the inlet opening configured to define a seal with the flanged portion that extends about the outlet of the turbocharger and a substrate disposed within the canister through which the exhaust gas flows. An exhaust gas passage, fluidly couples the turbocharger and the exhaust treatment device and allows for the passage of exhaust gas therebetween and a flow modifier comprising a radially inwardly extending wall portion extends from an inner wall of the exhaust gas passage and directs the exhaust gas away from an outer radius of the exhaust gas passage to evenly distribute the exhaust gas across the an inlet face of the substrate. | 09-20-2012 |
Mona O'Kane, Annapolis, MD US
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20130107520 | SOCKET SUPPORTED DISCO MIRROR BALL | 05-02-2013 |
Nicholas Brian O'Kane, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20100326103 | Dehumidifier for Use in Water Damage Restoration - A transportable dehumidifier system is provided that employs a thermal expansion valve to control the flow of refrigerant therethrough. | 12-30-2010 |
20110167670 | Integrated Water Damage Restoration System, Sensors Therefor, and Method of Using Same - An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate. | 07-14-2011 |
Patrick O'Kane, Philadelphia, PA US
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20160059036 | SURFACTANT MICROBUBBLES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The invention relates to an ultrasound contrast agent (UCA) comprising an outer shell and a gas core. The gas core is filled with oxygen, and the outer shell comprises a first surfactant and a second surfactant. The invention also relates to a method of making an oxygen-filled UCA and delivering oxygen to a local area of a subject's body. The method comprises injecting a composition comprising an oxygen-filled UCA of the invention into the subject's body; directing ultrasound radiation to the local area in an intensity sufficient to rupture the UCA. | 03-03-2016 |
Sean O'Kane, Fraser, MI US
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20120082880 | BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY, HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE HEAT EXCHANGER - A battery cell assembly, a heat exchanger, and a method for manufacturing the heat exchanger are provided. The heat exchanger includes a rectangular-shaped sheet having first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions coupled together at a bent edge such that the sheet portions are disposed proximate to one another. Outer edges of the first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions are coupled together such that an interior region is formed between the first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions. The bent edge has first and second apertures extending therethrough. The heat exchanger further includes a first inlet port disposed on the bent edge over the first aperture, and a second outlet port disposed on the bent edge over the second aperture, such that fluid can flow through the first inlet port and into the interior region and then through the outlet port. | 04-05-2012 |
Steven J. O'Kane, Newark, DE US
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20080291966 | Thermal conductivity detector (TCD) having compensated constant temperature element - A thermal conductivity detector (TCD) includes a detector cell body having a plurality of fluid cavities, at least one detector element associated with each of the plurality of fluid cavities, and a control circuit associated with each of the at least one detector elements, wherein the control circuit varies the power to the at least one detector element to maintain the at least one detector element at a constant temperature. Power compensation and temperature compensation are also provided to minimize temperature variation of the body of the TCD cell. | 11-27-2008 |
Timothy M. O'Kane, Munford, TN US
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20140188237 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FIXATION FOR BONE OR SOFT TISSUE DEFORMITY OF DIGITS - A fixation device comprises a first clamping member having an adjustable clamping collar and a first curved support portion attached to the adjustable clamping collar. The first clamping member is adapted to receive a digit. The first curved support portion is adapted to support an inferior surface of a proximal phalanx of the digit. A distal member is adjustably attachable to the first clamping member. The distal member has a second curved support surface adapted to support an inferior surface of a distal phalanx of the digit and a curved distal end adapted to apply a compressive force in a proximal direction to a distal end of the distal phalanx. | 07-03-2014 |
20140277178 | Posterior Ankle Fusion Plate - An ankle arthrodesis fusion plate is provided that affords compression across the tibio-talar joint to promote bone fusion and joint stability. | 09-18-2014 |
20150223849 | INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INSERTING AN IMPLANT INTO A BONE - An intramedullary implant system, and method for placement within a bone system are provided by the invention. The implant includes a body with at least one pair of beams arranged about a longitudinal axis of the body. The beams are each fixed to the body and each have an end. The end of one of the beams of a pair is releasably coupled to the other beam of the pair by a k-wire from one end of which extends a flexible tail. The beams are each deflectable between (i) a coupled and biased position for insertion of the beams into a respective bone, and (ii) an uncoupled position for gripping bone. The beams of each pair in the uncoupled position being arranged so as to compressively engage the bone. | 08-13-2015 |
William H. O'Kane, Lake Bluff, IL US
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20140012720 | INTEGRATED PROPERTY MORTGAGE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT LOAN APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An integrated property mortgage and property improvement loan system, and method, includes a provision for basing a property mortgage appraisal on a projected increased property value attributable to a selection of planned property improvements. | 01-09-2014 |