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Arthur Shea, Beverly, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130158631AUTOMATIC POWER REGULATION FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS ENERGY TRANSFER CHARGING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for controlling power output from an external power source in a transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) system are provided to prevent inadvertent energy transfer when no secondary coil is present. The system operates by transmitting power transcutaneously from an external primary coil and determining whether a response from a secondary coil implanted within a patient is detected. If no response is detected, the power output of the primary coil is decreased. The decrease in power output can be accomplished by operating the primary coil at a lower average power level, which can include variations in power level, duty cycle, etc. The system can also be configured to periodically repeat the process in order to continue searching for a coupled secondary coil.06-20-2013

Bill Shea, Charlton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120103160CRUSH CUT BLADE ASSEMBLY - A crush cut blade assembly comprising an axle pin adapted to be mounted in a holder and provided with a first set of two separate vee tracks disposed on a radially outer periphery of the axle pin; a blade disposed radially outwardly of, and concentrically about, the axle pin and provided with a second set of two separate vee tracks disposed on a radially inner periphery of the blade, the vee tracks of the blade being respectively disposed across from the vee tracks of the axle pin such that the vee tracks of the first set of vee tracks are respectively aligned with the vee tracks of the second set of vee tracks; and bearing balls disposed between the axle pin and the blade in both of the aligned vee tracks of the axle pin and of the blade.05-03-2012

Brendan Shea, Medford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140049795SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MULTIPLE MAILING SERVICES ORDERS OF VARYING QUANTITIES AND ADDRESS LISTS - Methods and systems for processing multiple mailing services orders for print items of varying quantities include filling 3-dimensional gangs configured to receive print-ready items with print-ready items in a stack-wise manner. Individual stacks can be submitted to the system for reprint without holding up remaining items in an order.02-20-2014

Brian R. Shea, Windsor Locks, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100206532Multi-chamber heat exchanger header and method of making - A multi-chamber heat exchanger header includes a header housing and an insert. The header housing has a first wall and a second wall generally opposite the first wall where the first and second walls define a track. The insert is positioned to engage with the track such that the insert separates the header into first and second manifold chambers. A method for forming a multi-chamber heat exchanger header includes extruding a header housing having first and second manifold chambers and a track, positioning an insert in the header housing to engage with the track, and welding or brazing the insert to the header housing.08-19-2010

Casey Shea, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130293157AUTOMATIC LIGHT FIXTURE ADDRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - In some examples, automatic light fixture address technology includes methods and apparatuses. In other examples, the method includes receiving a disable forward control command to disable data forwarding through the light fixture; receiving an enable forward control command to enable data forwarding through the light fixture; transmitting address data for the light fixture based on the enable forward control command; and forwarding one or more additional enable forward control commands based on the enable forward control command.11-07-2013
20130320862LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Light fixture systems and application of ambient light measurement for improving lighting system efficiency.12-05-2013

Cathy Shea, Upper Saddle River, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090193696Label having alignment information - The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area corresponding to the alignment symbology of the first label. The second label is positioned on the container whereby the alignment area of the second label is aligned with the alignment symbology of the first label. Visibility enhancement indicia may be provided adjacent the alignment area to increase the visibility of the alignment area to the user. Other indicia may be used to align the container in a holder for bar code scanning.08-06-2009

Christopher Shea, Southwick, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090084152DUCTMAKING APPARATUS - A ductmaking apparatus bends a metal web to form a duct blank having a lock seam with male and female portions. Prior to shearing off the duct blank, the apparatus bends the web to form a lock tab that secures the lock seam during subsequent handling of the duct blank.04-02-2009

Colleen Shea, Bradford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130278900ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS FOR REFLECTIVE DISPLAYS - A display device (10-24-2013

Daniel G. Shea, Granger, IN US

David P. Shea, New Canaan, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120096542PORTABLE CONFIDENTIAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE - In one general aspect, a portable confidential account information management device is disclosed that includes a biometric sensor, keyboard, processor, and storage. The storage includes account information storage including fields that each include an account identifier field and a password field. It also includes program storage including native account management software responsive to the biometric sensor and the keyboard to enable retrieval of contents of the account identifier field and password field for selected accounts. A display screen is responsive to the account management software and operative to display retrieved contents of the account identifier field and the retrieved password field for the selected accounts. In another aspect, removable portable data storage device port is responsive to the storage to store backup copies of information. Disclosed devices can be designed to improve security by isolating them from external access or connectivity.04-19-2012

Deborah M. Shea, Franklin, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110083250PROTECTIVE GLOVE - Described is a protective glove such as a glove that can protect a wearer from cuts associated with hand knives and tools. The protective glove includes a glove made of a metal mesh, a flat spring attached to an inner surface of the glove in the wrist region and an elastic element disposed in a channel of the metal mesh at the end of the glove where the wearer inserts or removes a hand. The elastic element can be an extension spring or a second flat spring. The flat spring contracts to a wrist or a forearm to secure the glove to the wearer. The elastic element contracts to gather the metal mesh so that the metal mesh does not slide or otherwise move to expose the flat spring. Advantageously, the flat spring remains covered by the metal mesh and is prevented from catching a tool or other external object.04-14-2011

Dennis Shea, Ridgefield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120293547Management Of Access To And Life Cycles Of Virtual Signs - Many different methods, apparatus, and program products are disclosed for handling virtual signs over their life cycles. Potential future locations and headings of a mobile device are used to fetch virtual signs in advance of when the virtual signs might be used. Techniques are disclosed for handling timelines of virtual signs, including registering and responding to events in the timelines. Techniques are disclosed for allowing localities to license virtual signs. Techniques are disclosed to allow advertisers to bid for and win virtual sign competitions and product placement. Techniques are presented for presenting billing information to owners of virtual signs.11-22-2012

Dennis Shea, Grove City, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120042961METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WATER DRAINAGE IN FUEL SYSTEM - Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle including an engine and a fuel system. In one embodiment, a water drainage system for a fuel system comprises a fuel tank, a fuel-water separator, a separator water sensor, a drain valve, a purge tank, a purge tank water sensor, and a purge port. The fuel tank is in fluid communication with the fuel-water separator which is in fluid communication with the fuel-water separator which is in fluid communication with the drain valve which is in fluid communication with the purge tank. The purge tank is enclosed within and in fluid communication with the fuel tank. The separator water sensor may be operably disposed in the fuel-water separator and the purge tank water sensor may be operably coupled to the purge tank. The purge port is in fluid communication with the purge tank.02-23-2012
20140166596METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WATER DRAINAGE IN FUEL SYSTEM - Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle including an engine and a fuel system. In one embodiment, a water drainage system for a fuel system comprises a fuel tank, a fuel-water separator in fluid communication with the fuel tank, and a purge tank in fluid communication with the fuel-water separator and the fuel tank, the purge tank separate from the fuel tank. The water drainage system further includes a fuel property sensor for detecting a presence of water and a purge line in fluid communication with the purge tank for removing fluid from the purge tank, a flow of the fluid from the purge tank controlled by a check valve.06-19-2014

Dennis G. Shea, Ridgefield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100293258DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF MOBILE SERVICES - A method, system, and article of manufacture are disclosed for transforming a service process definition. This service process definition is comprised of computer readable code. The method comprises the steps of expressing a given set of assumptions in a computer readable code; and transforming said process definition by using a processing unit to apply said assumptions to said process definition to change the configuration of the process definition. The process definition may be transformed by using factors relating to the specific context in or for which the process definition is executed. Also, the process definition may be transformed by identifying, in a flow diagram for the service process definition, flows to which the assumptions apply, and applying program rewriting techniques to those identified flows.11-18-2010
20110077993REMOTE MANAGED SERVICES IN MARKETPLACE ENVIRONMENT - Registration of a plurality of customers, each having an information technology infrastructure, with a manager of remote services is facilitated. Registration of a plurality of service partners with the manager is also facilitated. The manager detects an issue with a given one of the information technology infrastructures of a given one of the customers. Responsive to the detecting, responses from a subset of the service partners for potential selection to address the issue are facilitated. The partners in the subset are ranked based at least in part on ratings of the service partners in a rating database. A top-ranked one of the service partners is assigned to address the issue.03-31-2011
20110320974METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVING A VIRTUAL KEYBOARD ON DEVICES WITH SIZE LIMITED TOUCH SCREEN - A method for providing and using a touch screen to enter letters or symbols which form a desired word entry input to a smart mobile device includes a touch screen display configured to display one of a plurality of regions of a replicated standard keyboard display. Key buttons are displayed in the one of the plurality of regions to provide a key button size substantially similar to at least half the size of an average human finger.12-29-2011
20120176232PREVENTION OF TEXTING WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system and method includes sensors configured to measure conditions of a vehicle. A monitoring module is configured to evaluate the conditions input thereto from the sensors. The monitoring module is further configured to determine a state of a mobile device located within the vehicle. Based upon a combination of the conditions of the vehicle and the state of the mobile device, a determination of improper use of the mobile device is made.07-12-2012
20120176235MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A warning system and method include a memory device configured to store one or more condition criteria. A monitoring device is configured to monitor a status of the one or more condition criteria. The monitoring device is triggered by a triggering event related to the status to generate a warning signal responsive to the triggering event. A mobile computing device is configured to communicate with the monitoring device and an external network to receive the warning signal and output a warning message on the external network to one or more designated entities.07-12-2012
20120233336Situation-Driven Spontaneous Networking - In an exemplary embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes, in an electronic device, forming a hypothesis that a situation exists based on one or more situation definitions and data from one or more sensors accessible by the electronic device. The method includes searching for other electronic devices via one or more network interfaces in the electronic device and establishing a network with one or more other electronic devices found during the searching. The method also includes receiving information from the one or more other electronic devices, the information corresponding to the situation. The method further includes, based at least on the information, modifying the hypothesis that the situation exists. Apparatus and computer readable memory media are also disclosed.09-13-2012
20120326855PREVENTION OF TEXTING WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system and method includes sensors configured to measure conditions of a vehicle. A monitoring module is configured to evaluate the conditions input thereto from the sensors. The monitoring module is further configured to determine a state of a mobile device located within the vehicle. Based upon a combination of the conditions of the vehicle and the state of the mobile device, a determination of improper use of the mobile device is made.12-27-2012
20120326860MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A warning system and method include a memory device configured to store one or more condition criteria. A monitoring device is configured to monitor a status of the one or more condition criteria. The monitoring device is triggered by a triggering event related to the status to generate a warning signal responsive to the triggering event. A mobile computing device is configured to communicate with the monitoring device and an external network to receive the warning signal and output a warning message on the external network to one or more designated entities.12-27-2012
20120329443DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF MOBILE SERVICES - A method, system, and article of manufacture are disclosed for transforming a service process definition. This service process definition is comprised of computer readable code. The method comprises the steps of expressing a given set of assumptions in a computer readable code; and transforming said process definition by using a processing unit to apply said assumptions to said process definition to change the configuration of the process definition. The process definition may be transformed by using factors relating to the specific context in or for which the process definition is executed. Also, the process definition may be transformed by identifying, in a flow diagram for the service process definition, flows to which the assumptions apply, and applying program rewriting techniques to those identified flows.12-27-2012

Patent applications by Dennis G. Shea, Ridgefield, CT US

Dennis Gerard Shea, Ridgefield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256259TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING A VIRTUAL WORKSPACE COMPRISED OF A MULTIPLICITY OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A virtual workspace is provided for a user with a number of electronic devices, in which information can be exchanged among the electronic devices through a number of connections between the electronic devices. The virtual workspace is provided by determining where services are located and the type of the services, determining one or more data formats associated with data accessible by one or more of the electronic devices. A portion of the data has a given one of one or more data formats. An electronic device is selected based at least in part on predetermined criteria and the given data format. A route through the connections to the selected electronic device is determined, where the route may comprise a given one or more of the connections. At least the portion of the data associated with the given data format is routed to the selected electronic device. The portion of the data is utilizable for presentation by the selected electronic device when received by the selected electronic device.10-16-2008
20120192078METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MOBILE VIRTUAL DESKTOP AND VIRTUAL TRACKBALL THEREFOR - A method and system for remote control of a desktop computer from a hand held mobile device having a display. A desktop screen image is split into regions, showing a part of a region on the screen of the mobile device. A virtual trackball is provided which includes a location button and trackball button. The location button operates as a virtual mouse which can be used to click on hotspots and when the virtual mouse cursor is about to cross the boundary of screen regions the next available screen region will smoothly slide onto the device screen. The trackball button is useable to switch between hotspots which can be identified through local image analysis.07-26-2012

Patent applications by Dennis Gerard Shea, Ridgefield, CT US

Donald Shea, Allen, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110291903MULTI BAND TELEMETRY ANTENNA FEED - A multi band antenna feed, for supporting multiple frequency bands, is coupled to a reflector and includes a cylindrical core waveguide and at least three coaxial cylinders, encircling said cylindrical core waveguide and forming at least three coaxial waveguides, bounded between pairs of consecutive coaxial cylinders. The cylindrical core waveguide and the at least three coaxial waveguides provide a pair of sum and difference radiation patterns, for each frequency band: a C-band, an S-band and an L-band.12-01-2011

Edward Shea, Canton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120110053ELECTRONIC COMMERCE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM - A networked commercial interaction management method assembles information into bundles that include a data element reference and meta data describing the data element. The method distributes the meta data and the data element reference from the bundles through the network, and distributes copies of the data elements in the bundles from the network node of their respective data owners to the network nodes of accessors using the meta data and the data element reference distributed through the network. In at least one embodiment, the method periodically issues bundle version identifying signals to different nodes of the network. The bundle version identifying signals indicate changes to the data elements to the network nodes of accessors.05-03-2012
20130138476DISTRIBUTED COMMERCE SYSTEM - A networked system for managing commercial interactions is providing. In some embodiments, the system includes: a bundle-passing interface between a plurality of networked users including distribution logic including a distribution control input responsive to machine-readable information in the bundles; and a statistics collection engine including a control input responsive to machine-readable information in the bundles.05-30-2013
20140222707DISTRIBUTED COMMERCE SYSTEM - A networked system for managing commercial interactions is providing. In some embodiments, the system includes: a bundle-passing interface between a plurality of networked users including distribution logic including a distribution control input responsive to machine-readable information in the bundles; and a statistics collection engine including a control input responsive to machine-readable information in the bundles.08-07-2014

Patent applications by Edward Shea, Canton, MA US

James C. Shea, West Lake Hills, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120137081SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A CACHE USING FILE SYSTEM METADATA - Systems and methods for management of a cache are disclosed. In general, embodiments described herein store access counts in file system metadata associated with files in the cache. By encoding access counts in the file system metadata, file I/O operations are reduced. Preferably, the reference count is encoded in an access count timestamp in the file system metadata. The access counts can be decoded based on the difference between the access count time stamp and a base time value, with larger differences reflecting a larger access count. The cache can be aged by advancing the base time value, thereby causing the access count for a file to drop. The base time value can also be stored in file system metadata, thereby reducing file I/O operations when performing aging.05-31-2012

James Conrad Shea, West Lake Hills, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130159627SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A CACHE USING FILE SYSTEM METADATA - Systems and methods for management of a cache are disclosed. In general, embodiments described herein store access counts in file system metadata associated with files in the cache. By encoding access counts in the file system metadata, file I/O operations are reduced. Preferably, the reference count is encoded in an access count timestamp in the file system metadata. The access counts can be decoded based on the difference between the access count time stamp and a base time value, with larger differences reflecting a larger access count. The cache can be aged by advancing the base time value, thereby causing the access count for a file to drop. The base time value can also be stored in file system metadata, thereby reducing file I/O operations when performing aging.06-20-2013

James T. Shea, Lyme, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130332461COMPUTER-BASED CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE SEARCH TOOL - A computer-based apparatus for searching confidential documents, including a computer with a memory element and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive a confidential document and related non-confidential information from a source entity. The processor executes the instructions to: store the confidential document and non-confidential information in the memory element; and restrict access to the confidential document stored in the memory element to the source entity and a library entity only, or to the first source entity only. The processor executes the computer readable instructions to: receive a search request from a searching entity including a search parameter; identify the search parameter as being applicable to the confidential document; and transmit for access by the searching entity, the non-confidential information. The library entity is different from the source entity.12-12-2013

Jeffrey J. Shea, Memphis, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080281429Applications of Diffusion Hardening Techniques - A device, for example a medical implant, and a method of making the same, the device having a metal or metal alloy substrate, for example CoCr, and a diffusion hardened metallic surface, for example a plasma carburized surface, contacting a non-diffusion hardened surface or a diffusion hardened surface having a diffusion hardening species different from that of the opposing surface.11-13-2008
20110009975ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS - A modular acetabular cup assembly (01-13-2011
20110218639CUP SHEATH TO PREVENT SOFT TISSUE IMPINGEMENT - An acetabular cup and sheath assembly comprises a sheath and an acetabular cup. The sheath is configured to receive the acetabular cup within the sheath. The sheath and acetabular cup together are configured to pass through a surgical wound toward an implantation site. The sheath further comprises a penetration structure for passing the acetabular cup through the sheath when the acetabular cup is proximately close to an implantation site.09-08-2011
20130245781ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS - A modular acetabular cup assembly (09-19-2013
20140156018ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS - A modular acetabular cup assembly (06-05-2014
20140172113ORTHOPEDIC AUGMENTS HAVING RECESSED POCKETS - Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing orthopedic augments having recessed pockets that receive a fixation material. The orthopedic augments include an outer surface that interfaces with a patient's tissue or bone, and an inner surface that interfaces with an implant, the inner surface comprising a recessed pocket configured to receive a fixation material, a rim around at least a portion of the recessed pocket, and a port in the rim, wherein the recessed pocket extends along the inner surface in at least a direction laterally from the port.06-19-2014
20140343686ORTHOPEDIC AUGMENTS HAVING RECESSED POCKETS - Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing orthopedic augments having recessed pockets that receive a fixation material. The orthopedic augments include an outer surface that interfaces with a patient's tissue or bone, and an inner surface that interfaces with an implant, the inner surface comprising a recessed pocket configured to receive a fixation material, a rim around at least a portion of the recessed pocket, and a port in the rim, wherein the recessed pocket extends along the inner surface in at least a direction laterally from the port.11-20-2014
20140350559ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT AUGMENTS - Systems, methods, and devices are described for providing orthopedic implant augments having fastener locking mechanisms. The augments include a surface for mating with an implant component and a surface for interfacing with a patient's bone. The fastener locking mechanisms are aligned such that the augment may be locked in a variety of orientations while maintaining close contact with both an implant and a patient's bone. The alignment of the locking mechanisms provides variability and adjustability to the augment to address a variety of bone anatomies and requirements.11-27-2014
20150018835IMPLANT FIXATION MEMBER HOLDER - Systems, devices and methods that improve the placement of orthopedic components and/or instrumentation during surgery. In one particular embodiment, the systems, devices and methods provide drill guides that remove the need for three-handed placement of implant components and reduce complications of implant and fixation member placement. Also disclosed is a sheath with a rounded tip that engages a spherical recess of a patient matched cutting block to reduce the ability of the first fixation pin to communicate unintentional moment/torque to the patient matched instrument through a new articulation between the pin and the guide. Once the first fixation pin has been placed to secure the patient matched instrument to the bone, the effect of subsequent pins is greatly diminished. Subsequent pins may or may not also be decoupled rotationally.01-15-2015

Patent applications by Jeffrey J. Shea, Memphis, TN US

Jeffrey Joel Shea, Memphis, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100137870ACETABULAR LINER INSERTER GUIDE - An acetabular liner insertion guide (06-03-2010
20110288650ILIAC CANAL PROSTHESIS - An acetabular prosthetic device for implantation in an iliac canal and acetabulum of an ilium comprises a stem and an acetabular component. The stem may be configured to be implanted in the iliac canal. The acetabular component may be configured to be implanted in the acetabulum and fixed to the stem. The acetabular component may further comprise a connection portion to adjustably connect the acetabular component to the stem such that the acetabular component is configured to be oriented in a plurality of orientations before being fixed to the stem.11-24-2011
20120016487IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. An augment provided for an acetabular implant may be adjustably positionable around the implant. An implant may have one or more slots that mate with connections on the augment and allow the augment to move within the slot. An augment may be translated, rotated, or moved in any other way to achieve a desired orientation prior to locking the augment in place relative to the implant. The augment may be locked by a screw or other locking mechanism that holds the augment in place. The locking mechanism may be releasable to allow for repositioning of the augment.01-19-2012
20120022662IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Any of the implantable components may be include one or more porous surfaces. The porous surface may be textured by protrusions that connect to and extend from the surface. The sizes and concentration of the protrusions may be varied for specific applications to accommodate different implants and patient anatomies. A porous implant may also include one or more internal or external solid portions that strengthen the implant.01-26-2012
20120022663IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. An implant may include a base member that has at least two projections with a gap between the projections. The gap between the projections allows the implant to be implanted around another implanted component, such as around a bone screw of an acetabular shell. The implant may include a fixation element, such as a screw or a cement trough, on one or more projections to couple the implant to an implanted acetabular shell. The implant may also include timing marks to facilitate alignment with corresponding marks on another implanted component.01-26-2012
20120083895IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. A mounting member may be used to attach to an implant and anchor the implant to a patient's bone or soft tissue. The mounting member may be integral with the implant or may be provided as a separate component. A mounting member may be adjustably positionable around the implant to provide flexibility and allow the mounting member to meet needs of a particular patient and implant.04-05-2012
20120089235IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Mounting members include, for example, flanges, blades, hooks, and plates. In some embodiments, the orthopedic attachments may be adjustably positionable about the base member or other attachments, thereby providing modularity for assembling and implanting the device, and various securing and/or locking mechanisms may be used between the components of the implant.04-12-2012
20120143344UNIVERSAL LINER - The present invention relates to universal liner assemblies for use during hip joint replacement surgeries. The universal liners allow the surgeon a greater degree of selection of liners and shells, without being tied to typical liner/shell connections based on material connection constraints.06-07-2012
20140180431IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Mounting members include, for example, flanges, blades, hooks, and plates. In some embodiments, the orthopedic attachments may be adjustably positionable about the base member or other attachments, thereby providing modularity for assembling and implanting the device, and various securing and/or locking mechanisms may be used between the components of the implant.06-26-2014
20140180432IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Any of the implantable components may be include one or more porous surfaces. The porous surface may be textured by protrusions that connect to and extend from the surface. The sizes and concentration of the protrusions may be varied for specific applications to accommodate different implants and patient anatomies. A porous implant may also include one or more internal or external solid portions that strengthen the implant.06-26-2014

Patent applications by Jeffrey Joel Shea, Memphis, TN US

Jill A. Shea, Hollis, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080208514Threat Launch Detection System and Method - A threat launch detection system includes at least one temporal threat detector, each temporal threat detector including a single sensing element operable to sense radiation from various types of short-burn threats that occur within a field of view of the detector. The single sensing element generates a detection signal in response to the sensed radiation. A processing circuit is coupled to each temporal threat detector and is operable to analyze the detection signal from each detector as a function of time to detect the occurrence of a short-burn threat within the field of view of any of the temporal threat detectors. Each temporal threat detector may be a prism-coupled compound parabolic concentrator (PCCP).08-28-2008

John Shea, Vienna, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100049587System and Method for Using Lifecycle Telecommunications Expense Management (TEM) Data to Predict the Outcome of Changes to Telecommunications Infrastructure - In some embodiments, a method includes calculating costs associated with migration from a telecommunications infrastructure in a first configuration to the telecommunications infrastructure in a second configuration. The migration is based on a first infrastructure data and a second infrastructure data. The first infrastructure data is associated with the telecommunications infrastructure in the first configuration and the second infrastructure data is associated with the telecommunications infrastructure in the second configuration. A predictive migration model is generated based on the calculated costs, the first infrastructure data, and the second infrastructure data.02-25-2010
20120028603SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING REAL TIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS USAGE DATA FROM MOBILE DEVICES AND COMPARING THAT DATA TO LIFE CYCLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPENSE MANAGEMENT (TEM) DATA - In one embodiment, a signal having a real-time usage value associated with operation of a mobile device is received from the mobile device. Information on a service agreement for the mobile device is received. A command is sent to the mobile device when the operation of the mobile device crossed a threshold condition of the service agreement. The command is configured to cause the mobile device to implement an operational change at the mobile device in response to the command.02-02-2012

John Shea, Burleson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110150776Method for Testing and Treating Delayed Food Allergies - A method for testing, treating, and preventing delayed food allergies includes: receiving detailed symptom, medical, and dietary histories from a patient; formulating a combination of one or more food extracts at selected concentration for sublingual adminstration over a trial period; determining whether the patient's symptoms have improved, worsened, or had no change, in response to the administration of the combination; and altering the combination in response to whether the patient's symptoms have improved, worsened, or not changed, so as to induce immune system food tolerance.06-23-2011
20140348751Method for Testing and Treating Delayed Food Allergies - A method for testing, treating, and preventing delayed food allergies includes: receiving detailed symptom, medical, and dietary histories from a patient; formulating a combination of one or more food extracts at selected concentrations for sublingual administration over a trial period; determining whether the patient's symptoms have improved, worsened, or had no change, in response to the administration of the combination; and altering the combination in response to whether the patient's symptoms have improved, worsened, or not changed, so as to induce immune system food tolerance.11-27-2014

John J. Shea, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080204949ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND METHOD OF PARALLEL AND SERIES ARC FAULT DETECTION - An arc fault circuit interrupter includes separable contacts, a neutral conductor, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, at least one current sensor structured to sense current flowing through the separable contacts and output a sensed current value; and a processor. The processor includes a first routine structured to provide parallel arc fault detection, a second routine structured to provide series arc fault detection, and a third routine structured to enable the first routine and disable the second routine for a predetermined time when the sensed current value is greater than a predetermined value and to enable the second routine and disable the first routine for the predetermined time when the sensed current value is less than the predetermined value.08-28-2008
20080204950ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND SERIES ARC FAULT DETECTION METHOD USING PLURAL HIGH FREQUENCY BANDS - A circuit interrupter includes band pass filters cooperating with a current sensor to output bands having different, non-overlapping ranges of frequencies, peak detectors cooperating with the filters to detect corresponding peak current values, envelope detectors cooperating with the filters to detect corresponding occurrences from the bands being within corresponding predetermined magnitude ranges, a counter counting the occurrences, and a processor providing and disabling series arc detection when sensed current is greater than a first predetermined value. The processor determines tallies responsive to peak current values exceeding corresponding thresholds, determines series arcing from sensed current being less than the first predetermined value for a predetermined time, the tally for a current half-cycle being nonzero, and a count for the current half-cycle being different than the count for an immediately previous half-cycle of like polarity by at least a second predetermined value. A series chaos accumulator is increased responsive to series arcing.08-28-2008
20080218296ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY AND SHUNT ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A shunt assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus including a conductor assembly having a load conductor and a movable contact assembly with a number of movable contact arms. The movable contact assembly is movable in response to a fault current. The shunt assembly includes a number of flexible conductive elements each having a first end electrically connected to the load conductor, a second end electrically connected to a corresponding one of the movable contact arms, and a number of bends disposed between the first and second ends. At least one constraint element is disposed proximate a corresponding one of the bends and constrains movement of the flexible conductive element in response to the fault current, thereby translating the magnetic repulsion force associated with the fault current into a corresponding torque of the movable contact arms of the movable contact assembly.09-11-2008
20090090698GASSING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY, AND CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME - A gassing insulator assembly for a line conductor assembly of an electrical switching apparatus is provided having a line conductor and first and second gassing insulator members. The insulator members are constructed from a gassing material. The first gassing insulator member is disposed near a first end of the line conductor and the second gassing insulator member is generally disposed between the line conductor and a cantilevered arc runner near a second end of the line conductor.04-09-2009
20110149478METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE INTERNAL PRESSURE CAUSED BY AN ARCING FAULT IN AN ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE - An electrical enclosure includes a housing having a first end, an opposite second end, and a plurality of sides disposed therebetween to define an internal volume; an electrical busway having a plurality of electrical bus members; a plurality of phase-to-phase arc length limiters, each of the phase-to-phase arc length limiters being electrically connected to a corresponding one of the electrical bus members, each of the phase-to-phase arc length limiters having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge establishing a first gap to an adjacent one of the phase-to-phase arc length limiters; and a phase-to-ground arc length limiter electrically connected to the housing, the phase-to-ground arc length limiter having a number of members structured to attach an arc, each of the number of members having a number of arc attachment portions establishing a second gap to the second edge of the phase-to-phase arc length limiters.06-23-2011
20110149482METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MOVE AN ARCING FAULT TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION IN AN ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE - An electrical enclosure includes a housing having a first end, an opposite second end, and a plurality of sides disposed therebetween to define an internal volume; an electrical busway having a number of electrical bus members, wherein at least one of the number of electrical bus members has a first bus member, a second bus member and a number of fusible links electrically connected between the first bus member and the second bus member, wherein the at least one of the number of electrical bus members is structured to electrically conduct a rated current, wherein the number of fusible links are structured to electrically conduct the rated current, and wherein the number of fusible links are structured to vaporize responsive to a current which is substantially greater than the rated current.06-23-2011
20110273183APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DETECT A SERIES ARC FAULT OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - An apparatus is for a power circuit providing an alternating current to a load. The apparatus includes a high frequency current sensor structured to cooperate with the power circuit to provide a high frequency current signal. A voltage zero crossing detector is structured to cooperate with the power circuit to provide a voltage zero crossing signal. A high pass filter is structured to provide a filtered current signal from the high frequency current signal. A threshold comparator is structured to provide an output when the filtered current signal exceeds a predetermined value. A processor is structured to receive the voltage zero crossing signal and the output of the threshold comparator and output a trip signal in response to undesired series arcing by detecting an unsymmetrical high frequency signal for a predetermined number of cycles.11-10-2011
20130033796INSULATED ARC FLASH ARRESTER - An arc flash arrester includes a fixed contact; a movable contact; an actuator mechanism structured to close the movable and fixed contacts; and insulation disposed between the fixed and movable contacts in an open position of the arc flash arrester. The insulation is selected from the group consisting of liquid insulation; SF02-07-2013
20130120879TRIGGERED ARC FLASH ARRESTER AND SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A triggered arc flash arrester includes an envelope structured to operate at: a pressure less than about 1.33 Pa; or a pressure greater than 0.10857 MPa; a plurality of conductors partially disposed within the envelope; a number of gaps disposed between the plurality of conductors within the envelope; and a shorting structure selected from the group consisting of a triggered gap and a fuse. The shorting structure is operatively associated with the number of gaps. The shorting structure is structured to electrically short the plurality of conductors either together or to ground, in order to create an arc within the envelope which is electrically in parallel to an arc fault causing the arc fault internal to switchgear to be extinguished.05-16-2013
20130140275TRIP MECHANISM AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS INCLUDING A TRIP MEMBER PUSHED BY PRESSURE ARISING FROM AN ARC IN AN ARC CHAMBER - An electrical switching apparatus includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, and a trip mechanism cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. The trip mechanism includes a trip latch, and an arc chamber operatively associated with the separable contacts. The arc chamber includes a plurality of arc plates and a barrier disposed between the arc plates and the trip latch. The barrier has an opening therein. A trip member is disposed in or about the opening of the barrier of the arc chamber. During interruption of current flowing through the separable contacts, pressure arising from an arc in the arc chamber pushes the trip member away from the barrier of the arc chamber to engage the trip latch and cause the trip mechanism to trip open the separable contacts.06-06-2013
20130213780JUMPER FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS POLES, AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrical switching apparatus includes a plurality of poles, each of the poles including a terminal. The terminal of a first one of the poles is proximate the terminal of a second one of the poles. A jumper is electrically connected between the terminal of the first one of the poles and the terminal of the second one of the poles. The jumper includes a plurality of heat transfer members, each of the heat transfer members being separated from others of the heat transfer members.08-22-2013
20130265065METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A GLOWING CONTACT IN A POWER CIRCUIT - A method detects a glowing contact in a power circuit. The method applies at least two different resistance values across the power circuit and responsively senses at least two voltages across the power circuit. Each of the at least two voltages correspond to one of the at least two different resistance values. Then, the method determines if a number of changes in the sensed at least two voltages with respect to a number of changes in the at least two different resistance values is linear within a predetermined range or if a change in two of the sensed at least two voltages does not increase with a decrease in two of the at least two different resistance values and, otherwise, responsively generates at least one of a trip signal and an alarm signal corresponding to detecting the glowing contact in the power circuit.10-10-2013
20140070833METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A power circuit configured to generate and distribute DC electrical power, the power circuit includes a photovoltaic (PV) system that includes an array of PV modules electrically coupled to a combiner box, and an inverter positioned to receive DC electrical power from the array of PV modules and output AC electrical power. The PV system also includes a signal generator coupled to a first portion of the PV system, and a signal detector coupled to a second portion of the PV system, the signal detector configured to detect secondary signals generated at a loose connection of an electrical joint in the PV system, wherein the secondary signals result from a signal generated by the signal generator.03-13-2014
20140125319ELECTRICAL JOINT MONITORING DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL JOINT MONITORING SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME - An electrical joint monitoring device including a mounting assembly and a wireless transponder unit. The mounting assembly includes a first conductive contact structured to electrically connect to a first conductive member of an electrical joint and a second conductive contact structured to electrically connect to a second conductive member of the electrical joint. The wireless transponder unit includes a control unit electrically connected to the first and second conductive contacts and an antenna electrically connected to the control unit. The wireless transponder unit is configured to sense a voltage difference between the first and second conductive contacts, to generate information based on the voltage difference, and to output the information to a wireless reader unit via the antenna.05-08-2014
20140129158WASHER ASSEMBLY AND JOINT MONITORING SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME - A washer assembly is for use with a fastener. The washer assembly includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and an insulating portion disposed between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. The first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, and the insulating portion form a variable capacitor having a capacitance based on an amount of force applied thereto by the fastener. A wireless transponder unit includes a control unit electrically connected to the variable capacitor and an antenna electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to sense the capacitance of the variable capacitor, to generate information representing the capacitance, and to output the information to a wireless reader unit via the antenna.05-08-2014

Patent applications by John J. Shea, Pittsburgh, PA US

John Joseph Shea, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080204947Configurable Arc Fault or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter and Method - An arc fault and/or ground fault circuit interrupter includes an operating mechanism structured to open and close separable contacts, a trip mechanism cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts, a test button structured to test the operating mechanism, an indicator, and a controller structured to configure a setting of the circuit interrupter and operate the indicator to indicate the setting in response to an actuation of the test button.08-28-2008
20100309591IMPEDANCE-BASED CURRENT SENSOR - Arc fault detection method and apparatus employ an impedance-based current sensor to provide a sensing signal indicative of current through a conductor. The impedance-based current sensor diverts high frequency components of current through the conductor and converts the high frequency components into an arc fault signal.12-09-2010
20120097642SELF-PRESSURIZED ARC DIVERTER - A self-pressurized arc diverter includes a vessel configured to enclose a fusible member disposed in a conductor and a pressure-activated arc diverter. The pressure-activated arc diverter is configured to provide access to a preferred arc path when actuated by pressure in the vessel caused by an arc that is created when the fusible member opens.04-26-2012
20130169290APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DETECT A SERIES ARC FAULT OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - An apparatus is for a power circuit providing an alternating current to a load. The apparatus includes a high frequency current sensor structured to cooperate with the power circuit to provide a high frequency current signal. A voltage zero crossing detector is structured to cooperate with the power circuit to provide a voltage zero crossing signal. A high pass filter is structured to provide a filtered current signal from the high frequency current signal. A threshold comparator is structured to provide an output when the filtered current signal exceeds a predetermined value. A processor is structured to receive the voltage zero crossing signal and the output of the threshold comparator and output a trip signal in response to undesired series arcing by detecting an unsymmetrical high frequency signal for a predetermined number of cycles.07-04-2013
20140307350Triggered Arc Flash Arrester and Shield Element For Use Therewith - An improved triggered arc flash arrester includes a shield apparatus disposed within an interior of an evacuated envelope and includes a first shield element and a second shield element. A plurality of conductors are partially disposed within the interior and are separated from one another by a gap. A first element of the shield apparatus is situated adjacent the envelope and is structured to protect the envelope from damage due to the high temperature plasma that results from an arc across the gap. A second element of the shield apparatus is interposed between the gap and at least a portion of the first element and is structured to protect the at least portion of the first element from damage due to an arc across the gap.10-16-2014
20140354415WIRELESS TRANSPONDER UNIT, ELECTRICAL JOINT MONITORING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MONITORING ELECTRICAL JOINTS - A wireless transponder unit having a maximum operating temperature and being structured to be disposed on an electrical joint includes: an integrated circuit configured to store identification information; and a resonant circuit electrically connected to the integrated circuit, the resonant circuit having a damping factor. The resonant circuit includes a capacitor, an antenna, and a resistor having a resistance and a positive thermal coefficient. A change in temperature of the wireless transponder unit causes a change in the resistance of the resistor and the damping factor of the resonant circuit. The maximum operating temperature of the wireless transponder unit is based on the damping factor of the resonant circuit.12-04-2014

Patent applications by John Joseph Shea, Pittsburgh, PA US

Jon Shea, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140067901SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXTUAL MESSAGING IN A LOCATION-BASED NETWORK - Systems and methods are provided that presents interesting local content to users at times when the content is most actionable and engaging without the user explicitly entering a search term or expressing intent. In one implementation, the system uses contextual signals about a user to rank local content. Signals may include, for example, who they (one or more users) are, what kinds of places they like, where they are, how familiar they are with the area, the time of day, where the user's friends have been nearby, among other information related to the one or more users. A system may be provided that uses contextual rules and machine learning to target content to users. The system learns which of these contextual signals are most important and alters its ranking function to optimize user engagement in terms of conversions.03-06-2014

Kevin Shea, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090275185METHODS OF FORMING CAPACITORS - A method of forming a capacitor includes providing material having an opening therein over a node location on a substrate. A shield is provided within and across the opening, with a void being received within the opening above the shield and a void being received within the opening below the shield. The shield comprises a nitride. Etching is conducted within the opening through the nitride-comprising shield. After the etching, a first capacitor electrode is formed within the opening in electrical connection with the node location. A capacitor dielectric and a second capacitor electrode are formed operatively adjacent the first capacitor electrode. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.11-05-2009
20090275187METHODS OF FORMING CAPACITORS - A method of forming a capacitor includes providing material having an opening therein over a node location on a substrate. A shield is provided within and across the opening, with a void being received within the opening above the shield and a void being received within the opening below the shield. The shield is etched through within the opening. After the etching, a first capacitor electrode is formed within the opening in electrical connection with the node location. A capacitor dielectric and a second capacitor electrode are formed operatively adjacent the first capacitor electrode11-05-2009
20100025362Method of Forming Capacitors - A method of forming a capacitor includes providing material having an opening therein over a node location on a substrate. A shield is provided within and across the opening, with a void being received within the opening above the shield and a void being received within the opening below the shield. The shield comprises a nitride. Etching is conducted within the opening through the nitride-comprising shield. After the etching, a first capacitor electrode is formed within the opening in electrical connection with the node location. A capacitor dielectric and a second capacitor electrode are formed operatively adjacent the first capacitor electrode. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.02-04-2010
20100159667Methods of Forming Capacitors - A method of forming a capacitor includes providing material having an opening therein over a node location on a substrate. A shield is provided within and across the opening, with a void being received within the opening above the shield and a void being received within the opening below the shield. The shield is etched through within the opening. After the etching, a first capacitor electrode is formed within the opening in electrical connection with the node location. A capacitor dielectric and a second capacitor electrode are formed operatively adjacent the first capacitor electrode06-24-2010
20120289022Methods of Forming Capacitors - A method of forming a capacitor includes providing material having an opening therein over a node location on a substrate. A shield is provided within and across the opening, with a void being received within the opening above the shield and a void being received within the opening below the shield. The shield is etched through within the opening. After the etching, a first capacitor electrode is formed within the opening in electrical connection with the node location. A capacitor dielectric and a second capacitor electrode are formed operatively adjacent the first capacitor electrode11-15-2012

Patent applications by Kevin Shea, Boise, ID US

Kevin Andrew Shea, Port Wentworth, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130209746REINFORCED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES FOR AIRCRAFTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Embodiments of reinforced composite structures for aircrafts and methods for making such reinforced composite structures are provided herein. A reinforced composite structure for an aircraft comprises a fiber reinforced composite stringer. The fiber reinforced composite stringer comprises a beam body portion and a runout portion that extends from the beam body portion in a first direction. The beam body and runout portions are defined by projection of a variable I-shaped cross-section in the first direction along at least a portion of an entire combined length of the beam body and runout portions. The variable I-shaped cross-section has a cap section, a foot section, and a web section that extends between the cap and foot sections. The variable I-shaped cross-section is configured such that a height of the web section tapers in the first direction along at least a portion of an entire length of the runout portion.08-15-2013

Lonnie Shea, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140120152Scaffold Delivery of Immune Suppressors and Transplant Material for Control of Transplant Rejection - The present invention provides compositions, devices, and methods for the coordinated delivery of transplant material and immune suppressors for control of transplant rejection. In particular embodiments, immune suppression cells (e.g., regulatory T cells) and transplant material (e.g., cells, tissue, etc.) are provided within a delivery scaffold for transplant into a subject.05-01-2014

Lonnie D. Shea, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090238879DELIVERY SCAFFOLDS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to delivery systems. In particular, the present invention provides microporous scaffolds having thereon agents (e.g., extracellular matrix proteins, exendin-4) and biological material (e.g., pancreatic islet cells). In some embodiments, the scaffolds are used for transplanting biological material into a subject. In some embodiments, the scaffolds are used in the treatment of diseases (e.g., type 1 diabetes), and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening).09-24-2009
20120142069INTERPENETRATING BIOMATERIAL MATRICES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to matrices (e.g., fibrin-alginate matrices; fibrin-alginate-matrigel matrices) for culture of cells, organs (e.g., ovary or fragment thereof), cells and cell aggregates (e.g., ovarian follicles, embryoid bodies), and tissues. In some embodiments, protease inhibitors e.g., aprotinin) are used to prevent the degradation of fibrin.06-07-2012
20140037749Delivery Scaffolds and Related Methods of Use - The present invention relates to delivery systems. In particular, the present invention provides microporous scaffolds having thereon agents (e.g., extracellular matrix proteins, exendin-4) and biological material (e.g., pancreatic islet cells). In some embodiments, the scaffolds are used for transplanting biological material into a subject. In some embodiments, the scaffolds are used in the treatment of diseases (e.g., type 1 diabetes), and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening).02-06-2014
20140072510Synthetic Scaffolds for Metastasis Detection - Provided herein are synthetic scaffolds engineered to function as a pre-metastatic niche to detect metastasis. In particular, synthetic scaffolds described herein provide detection of the earliest events in metastasis, thereby enabling treatment of metastasis before the disease burden increases.03-13-2014

Patent applications by Lonnie D. Shea, Chicago, IL US

Mark A. Shea, Cottleville, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110018337BRAKING SYSTEM WITH LINEAR ACTUATOR - Various brake control systems and methods are provided herein. In one implementation, a brake pressure control system having a shutoff valve (01-27-2011

Mary Elizabeth Shea, Louisville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200441MERCHANDISING SUPPORT SYSTEM - Merchandising support system of the type having a holding member (08-13-2009
20130043356Merchandising Support System - Merchandising support system of the type having a holding member adapted for engagement of a cantilevered accessory arm thereto. The holder is adapted for mounting on a surface of a display panel or the like and comprises a mounting platform with a throat extending therethrough. The accessory arm is supported in the throat in cantilevered fashion and includes a first magnetic material that engages a second magnetic material with the latter disposed in the throat proximate to a rear surface thereof.02-21-2013

Matthew T. Shea, Mercer Island, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100010915LICENSING MEDIA CONSUMPTION USING DIGITAL CURRENCY - Methods and apparatus for issuing licenses to allow end users to consume digital media content on a user device by responding to licensing requests by determining the number of digital currency tokens required to license the requested consumption and then issuing the license if the end user's account has a sufficient number of digital currency tokens. The end user may further use the digital currency tokens to purchase new features, which are internal and/or external to the digital media content. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.01-14-2010
20100070381LICENSING MEDIA CONSUMPTION USING DIGITAL CURRENCY - Methods and apparatus for issuing licenses to allow end users to consume digital media content on a user device by responding to licensing requests by determining the number of digital tokens required to license the requested consumption and then issuing the license if the end user's account has a sufficient number of digital tokens.03-18-2010

Patent applications by Matthew T. Shea, Mercer Island, WA US

Maureen L. Shea, Glenview, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080264997Combustion Nailer Workpiece Contact Element With Enhanced Gripping - A combustion-powered driving tool for propelling fasteners into a workpiece includes a housing, a power source located in the housing, a nosepiece associated with a lower end of the power source, a magazine associated with the housing and constructed and arranged for storing and sequentially feeding a plurality of fasteners to the nosepiece, and a workpiece contact element associated with the nosepiece and including at least one tooth extending from the workpiece contact element and being constructed and arranged for engaging the workpiece to enable the tool to actuate when the magazine is arranged generally parallel to the workpiece.10-30-2008

Maureen L. Shea, Wilmette, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090001120ENHANCED FUEL PASSAGEWAY AND ADAPTER FOR COMBUSTION TOOL FUEL CELL - A combustion nailer is configured for use with a fuel cell having an internal metering valve and a reciprocating, biased main stem. The nailer includes a tool housing defining a fuel cell chamber constructed and arranged for receiving the fuel cell, a fuel cell actuator assembly configured for actuating the fuel cell in the chamber to emit a measured dose of fuel during tool operation, and a fuel delivery apparatus associated with the actuator assembly for receiving the emitted dose of fuel and providing it to a combustion chamber. The fuel delivery apparatus is configured for preventing actuation of the main stem by the actuator assembly upon the fuel cell being adapter-free.01-01-2009
20110248063FLANGED FUEL CELL AND LOCATING STRUCTURE FOR COMBUSTION TOOL - A fuel cell is provided and is constructed and arranged for use with a combustion tool including a cylinder head frame. The fuel cell includes an outer shell having a closed lower end and an open upper end, and a closure crimped over the upper end and defining an opening for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem. An adapter frictionally engages the closure and includes a flange configured for suspending the fuel cell in the fuel cell chamber.10-13-2011

Patent applications by Maureen L. Shea, Wilmette, IL US

Maureen Louise Shea, Wilmette, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120267417INTERFACE FOR FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION NAILER - A fuel delivery system for use with a combustion nailer including a cylinder head frame, the delivery system includes a fuel cell with an outer shell having a closed lower end and an open upper end, a closure crimped over the upper end and defining an opening for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem, a fuel cell adapter frictionally engaging the closure and including a flange configured for suspending the fuel cell in the fuel cell chamber. A stem receiver block is connectable to the cylinder head frame and includes a stem engagement portion configured for directly and sealingly engaging an end of the valve stem, the stem engagement portion being in fluid communication with an internal receiver passage constructed and arranged for delivering fuel to the combustion chamber.10-25-2012
20140175143INTERFACE FOR FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION FASTENER DRIVER - A fuel delivery system for use with a combustion fastener driver including a cylinder head frame, the system includes a fuel cell with an outer shell having a closed lower end and an open upper end, a closure crimped over the upper end and defining an opening for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem, a fuel cell adapter frictionally engaging the closure and including a flange configured for suspending the fuel cell in a tool fuel cell chamber. The adapter includes a collar configured for receiving the valve stem and being suspended for restricted vertical movement relative to the flange. A stem receiver block is connectable to the cylinder head frame and includes a stem engagement portion configured for directly and sealingly engaging an end of the valve stem, the stem engagement portion being in fluid communication with an internal receiver passage constructed and arranged for delivering fuel to a combustion chamber.06-26-2014

Michael Shea, Manchester, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090257018Eyeglasses - Disclosed is a pair of eyeglasses adapted to substantially block glaring light. The pair of eyeglasses includes a frame assembly and a pair of lenses supported by the frame. Each lens of the pair of lenses includes an opaque portion configured on an upper portion of each lens of the pair of lenses and a transparent portion configured on a lower portion of each lens of the pair of lenses. The opaque portion is adapted to substantially block light passing through the pair of lenses.10-15-2009

Michael J. Shea, Vienna, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090138488EXERCISE MACHINE INFORMATION SYSTEM - Example systems and methods involve receiving data communicated from multiple exercise machines and storing machine-related data for the multiple exercise machines, the machine-related data comprising at least maintenance data, use data and warranty data for a respective one or more of the exercise machines. The machine-related data is updated based on the data received from the multiple exercise machines and one or more operations are automatically performed with reference to the stored machine-related data to produce operation-generated information about one or more of the multiple exercise machines.05-28-2009
20100222178EXERCISE MACHINE INFORMATION SYSTEM - An example system and method involves receiving data communicated from multiple exercise machines and storing machine-related data for the multiple exercise machines. The machine-related data includes at least maintenance data, use data and warranty data for a respective one or more of the exercise machines. The machine-related data is updated based on the data received from the multiple exercise machines and one or more operations is automatically performed with reference to the stored machine-related data to produce operation-generated information about one or more of the multiple exercise machines.09-02-2010
20100222181EXERCISE SYSTEM AND PORTABLE MODULE FOR SAME - An example portable module is for use with an exercise system which includes a moveable element, a first processor and a port adapted to receive the portable module. The portable module includes a second processor and a memory storing information usable to control one or more parameters associated with the movable element.09-02-2010
20110015039EXERCISE SYSTEM - An example exercise system includes an exercise apparatus having a processor and a movable element and a device coupled to the exercise apparatus and to a communication network. The device is configured to receive an exercise program and to output the exercise program to the exercise apparatus.01-20-2011
20110015041Exercise System - An example system includes a processor and communication circuitry under the control of the processor. The communication circuitry is configured to communicate exercise programs to exercise apparatuses, the communicated exercise programs including a first exercise program for use in controlling an exercise apparatus of a first exercise type and a second exercise program for use in controlling an exercise apparatus of a second exercise type different than the first exercise type.01-20-2011
20110263385EXERCISE SYSTEM COMPUTER - Example systems and methods for generating a training program for an exerciser involve receiving information about a future athletic event and selecting, based on the future athletic event information, exercise data for controlling an exercise apparatus for use by an exerciser training for the athletic event.10-27-2011
20110319228EXERCISE SYSTEM - An example exercise system includes an exercise apparatus including a processor, a movable element and an output device and a device including a processor and coupled to the exercise apparatus and to a communication network. The device is configured to receive an exercise program information and mental activity data and to output the exercise program information and the mental activity data to the exercise apparatus. The processor of the exercise apparatus is configured to use the exercise program information to control a parameter associated with the movable element and to control the output device to output the mental activity data during use of the exercise apparatus.12-29-2011
20120108395EXERCISE SYSTEM - An example exercise system includes an exercise apparatus including a processor, a movable element and an output device and a device including a processor and coupled to the exercise apparatus and to a communication network. The device is configured to receive an exercise program information and mental activity data and to output the exercise program information and the mental activity data to the exercise apparatus. The processor of the exercise apparatus is configured to use the exercise program information to control a parameter associated with the movable element and to control the output device to output the mental activity data during use of the exercise apparatus.05-03-2012
20130089842EXERCISE SYSTEM - An example exercise apparatus includes a processor, a movable element, a panel including a display and at least one input device, and wireless communication circuitry configured to receive exercise program information and mental activity data. The processor is configured to use exercise program information to control a parameter associated with the movable element during use of the exercise apparatus and to control the display to display the mental activity data during the use of the exercise apparatus.04-11-2013
20130217541EXERCISE SYSTEM - Example systems and methods for generating a training program for an exerciser involve receiving information about a future athletic event and selecting, based on the future athletic event information, exercise data for controlling an exercise apparatus for use by an exerciser training for the athletic event.08-22-2013
20130217542EXERCISE SYSTEM - Example systems and methods for generating a training program for an exerciser involve receiving information about a future athletic event and selecting, based on the future athletic event information, exercise data for controlling an exercise apparatus for use by an exerciser training for the athletic event.08-22-2013
20130217543EXERCISE SYSTEM - Example systems and methods for generating a training program for an exerciser involve receiving information about a future athletic event and selecting, based on the future athletic event information, exercise data for controlling an exercise apparatus for use by an exerciser training for the athletic event.08-22-2013
20140121793EXERCISE SYSTEM - Example systems and methods for generating a training program for an exerciser involve receiving information about a future athletic event and selecting, based on the future athletic event information, exercise data for controlling an exercise apparatus for use by an exerciser training for the athletic event.05-01-2014

Patent applications by Michael J. Shea, Vienna, VA US

Patrick B. Shea, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130119351QUANTUM BITS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - Methods are provided of forming a Josephson junction (JJ) quantum bit (qubit). In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a JJ trilayer on a substrate. The JJ trilayer is comprised of a dielectric layer sandwiched between a bottom superconductor material layer and a top superconductor material layer. The method further comprises performing a thermal hardening process on the JJ trilayer to control diffusion of the dielectric layer into the bottom superconductor material layer and the top superconductor material layer, and etching openings in the JJ trilayer to form one or more JJ qubits.05-16-2013
20140357493QUANTUM BITS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A Josephson junction (JJ) quantum bit (qubits) arranged on a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, each qubit comprises a dielectric layer, a superconductor base layer portion underlying the dielectric layer and a first dielectric diffused region adjacent a dielectric layer/superconductor base layer portion junction. The qubit further comprise a superconductor mesa layer portion overlying the dielectric layer and having a second dielectric diffused region adjacent a dielectric layer/superconductor mesa layer portion junction, the first and second dielectric diffused regions mitigating further diffusion from other semiconductor processes on the plurality of qubits.12-04-2014

Patrick B. Shea, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110287944METHODS OF FORMING SUPERCONDUCTOR CIRCUITS - Methods of forming superconducting devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method can comprise depositing a protective barrier layer over a superconducting material layer, curing the protective barrier layer, depositing a photoresist material layer over the protective barrier layer and irradiating and developing the photoresist material layer to form an opening pattern in the photoresist material layer. The method can further comprise etching the protective barrier layer to form openings in the protective barrier layer based on the opening pattern, etching the superconductor material layer based on the openings in the protective barrier layer to form openings in the superconductor material layer that define a first set of superconductor material raised portins and stripping the photoresist material layer and the protective barrier layer.11-24-2011

Patrick Bruckner Shea, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100108138Photovoltaic silicon solar cells - A photovoltaic semiconductor solar cell with a backside semiconductor-oxide-nitride-oxide nonvolatile charge storage structure (referred to as a “PHONOS solar cell”) is disclosed. The PHONOS solar cell includes a semiconductor surface region, a semiconductor bulk region, and a backside structure that includes the SONO nonvolatile charge storage structure and a backside contact. The backside SONO nonvolatile charge storage structure greatly improves solar cell efficiency gains by eliminating “backside” losses, i.e., losses due to the recombination of photo-generated minority charge carriers created by the incident sunlight. The PHONOS solar cell is a highly efficient, ultra-thin, semiconductor solar cell that can be manufactured at low cost.05-06-2010
20120115292METHOD FOR INTEGRATING SONOS NON-VOLATILE MEMORY INTO A STANDARD CMOS FOUNDRY PROCESS FLOW - An embodiment of a method is disclosed to integrate silicon oxide nitride oxide silicon (SONOS) non-volatile memory (NVM) into a conventional complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) semiconductor foundry process flow. An embodiment of the method only adds a few additional steps to a standard CMOS foundry process flow and makes minor changes to the rest of the baseline CMOS foundry process flow to form a new process module that includes both CMOS devices and an embedded SONOS NVM.05-10-2012

Patrick M. Shea, Oviedo, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090283826Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming High Voltage SOI Lateral Double Diffused MOSFET with Shallow Trench Insulator - A semiconductor device has a buried oxide layer formed over a substrate. An active silicon layer is formed over the buried oxide layer. A drain region is formed in the active silicon layer. An LDD drift region is formed in the active silicon layer adjacent to the drain region. The drift region has a graded doping distribution. A co-implant region is formed in the active silicon. A source region is formed in the co-implant region. A shallow trench insulator is formed along a top surface of the LDD drift region. The shallow trench isolator has a length less than the LDD drift region. The shallow trench insulator terminates under the polysilicon gate and within the LDD drift region. A polysilicon gate is formed above the active silicon layer between the source region and LDD drift region and at least partially overlapping the shallow trench insulator.11-19-2009
20120044720SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING LOW VOLTAGE MOSFET FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND DATA PROCESSING CENTERS - A semiconductor device has a well region formed within a substrate. A gate structure is formed over a surface of the substrate. A source region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A first clamping region and second clamping region below the source region and drain region. A trench is formed through the source region. The trench allows the width of the source region to be reduced to 0.94 to 1.19 micrometers. A plug is formed through the trench. A source tie is formed through the trench over the plug. An interconnect structure is formed over the source region, drain region, and gate structure. The semiconductor device can be used in a power supply to provide a low voltage to electronic equipment such as a portable electronic device and data processing center.02-23-2012
20120161248Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Low Voltage MOSFET for Portable Electronic Devices and Data Processing Centers - A semiconductor device has a well region formed within a substrate. A gate structure is formed over a surface of the substrate. A source region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A first clamping region and second clamping region below the source region and drain region. A trench is formed through the source region. The trench allows the width of the source region to be reduced to 0.94 to 1.19 micrometers. A plug is formed through the trench. A source tie is formed through the trench over the plug. An interconnect structure is formed over the source region, drain region, and gate structure. The semiconductor device can be used in a power supply to provide a low voltage to electronic equipment such as a portable electronic device and data processing center.06-28-2012
20130134598Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Power MOSFET With Interconnect Structure to Achieve Lower RDSON - A semiconductor device has a substrate and gate structure over the substrate. A source region is formed in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure opposite the source region. An interconnect structure is formed over the substrate by forming a conductive plane electrically connected to the source region, and forming a conductive layer within openings of the conductive plane and electrically connected to the drain region. The interconnect structure can be formed as stacked conductive layers laid out in alternating strips. The conductive plane extends under a gate terminal of the semiconductor device. An insulating layer is formed over the substrate and a field plate is formed in the insulating layer. The field plate is electrically connected the source terminal. A stress relief layer is formed over a surface of the substrate opposite the gate structure.05-30-2013
20130313633Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Junction Enhanced Trench Power Mosfet having Gate Structure Embedded within Trench - A semiconductor device has a substrate and trench formed partially through the substrate. A drain region is formed in the substrate as a second surface of the substrate. An epitaxial region is formed in the substrate over the drain region. A vertical drift region is formed along a sidewall of the trench. An insulating material is deposited within the trench. A channel region is formed along the sidewall of the trench above the insulating material. The channel region is separated from the insulating material. A gate structure is formed within the trench adjacent to the channel region. The gate structure includes an insulating layer formed along the sidewall of the trench adjacent to the channel region and polysilicon layer formed within the trench over the insulating layer. A source region is formed in a first surface of the substrate contacting the channel region.11-28-2013
20130313640Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Junction Enhanced Trench Power Mosfet - A semiconductor device has a substrate and first and second gate structures formed over a first surface of the substrate. A drain region is formed in the substrate as a second surface of the substrate. An epitaxial region is formed in the substrate over the drain region. A sidewall spacer is formed over the first and second gate structures. A lateral LDD region is formed between the first and second gate structures. A trench is formed through the lateral LDD region and partially through the substrate self-aligned to the sidewall spacer. A vertical drift region is formed along a sidewall of the trench. An insulating material is deposited in the trench. A first source region is formed adjacent to the first gate structure opposite the lateral LDD region. A second source region is formed adjacent to the second gate structure opposite the lateral LDD region.11-28-2013
20150021686Device Structure and Methods of Forming Superjunction Lateral Power MOSFET with Surrounding LDD - A semiconductor device has a substrate and a gate formed over the substrate. An LDD region is formed in the substrate adjacent to the gate. A superjunction is formed in the LDD region while a portion of the LDD region remains between the superjunction and gate. A mask is formed over the substrate. A first region is doped with a first type of dopant using the mask. A stripe is doped with a second type of dopant using a portion of the mask. A drain contact region is formed in the substrate. The first region extends to the drain contact region. The first region and stripe are formed using chain implants. A source field plate and drain field plate are formed over the substrate. A trench is formed in the substrate. A source contact region is formed in the trench.01-22-2015

Patent applications by Patrick M. Shea, Oviedo, FL US

Richard Shea, Maynard, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120245996SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTENT-BASED CONTENT MATCHING - A method and system for generating a profile for a web page. The method and system includes extracting one or more phrases associated with one or more referring URLs to the web page and determining a phrase relevance distribution including a phrase relevance probability for each of the one or more extracted phrases. The method and system further includes applying at least one phrase relevance probability in the phrase relevance distribution to social media traffic directed to the web page and generating an inferred phrase relevance probability for the social media traffic based on the application of the at least one phrase relevance probability.09-27-2012

Richard O. Shea, Kenmore, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110196295DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTRA-BRONCHIAL PROVISION OF A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - The present invention includes an intra-bronchial device, system, and method for providing a therapeutic agent to a patient. A device includes a flow control member for placement in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion and when deployed in the air passageway inhibits a therapeutic agent distal of the control member from moving proximal of the control member, and includes the therapeutic agent associated with the flow control member. The control member may inhibit movement of the therapeutic agent by limiting airflow, and may include a one-way valve limiting exhalation of air from the lung portion. The control member may include a flexible membrane impervious to air flow, or a separator arranged to inhibit the movement of the therapeutic agent. The control member may include at least one anchor, and the anchor may be releasable from the air passageway for removal of the intra-bronchial device.08-11-2011
20150080903MEDICAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR MANIPULATING FOREIGN BODIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A tool for manipulating a foreign body (e.g., a deployed medical device) can include an operative portion. The operative portion can be used to move the foreign body in the proximal and/or distal directions with respect to the removal/repositioning tool and/or the tissue surrounding the foreign body. In some embodiments, the tool can include a compressing portion that can be used to compress the foreign body as the foreign body is pulled by the operative portion in the proximal direction. The tool can further include a sleeve that can be used to transition the operative portion and/or compressing portion between an opened configuration and a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool can be used in conjunction with an endoscope to navigate the tool to the site of a foreign body within the body of a patient.03-19-2015

Riri Shea, Manchester, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090257018Eyeglasses - Disclosed is a pair of eyeglasses adapted to substantially block glaring light. The pair of eyeglasses includes a frame assembly and a pair of lenses supported by the frame. Each lens of the pair of lenses includes an opaque portion configured on an upper portion of each lens of the pair of lenses and a transparent portion configured on a lower portion of each lens of the pair of lenses. The opaque portion is adapted to substantially block light passing through the pair of lenses.10-15-2009

Robert Steven Shea, Granville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100201182CONTINUOUS RADIUS AXLE AND FABRICATED SPINDLE ASSEMBLY - Axles and spindle assemblies for wheeled vehicles. More particularly, in at least one embodiment, this invention relates to a substantially curvilinear axle for wheeled vehicles, alone or in combination with a spindle assembly, having a substantially continuous radius of curvature extending from one end of the axle to the other. In at least one additional embodiment, this invention relates to fabricated spindle assemblies having gusset arms for mechanical attachment to axle ends.08-12-2010

Ronald P. Shea, Akron, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090312496Hydroxyl-Terminated Thiocarbonate Containing Compounds, Polymers, and Copolymers, and Polyurethanes and Urethane Acrylics Made Therefrom - Carboxylate terminated thiocarbonates are reacted with a polyfunctional alcohol to form a hydroxyl-terminated thiocarbonate compound.12-17-2009
20120171914Hydroxyl-Terminated Thiocarbonate Containing Compounds, Polymers, and Copolymers, and Polyurethanes and Urethane Acrylics Made Therefrom - Thiocarbonate compounds are reacted with various polyols to introduce hydroxyl end groups thereto which can be subsequently reacted with urethane forming compounds to form various polyurethanes including block copolymers thereof.07-05-2012

Patent applications by Ronald P. Shea, Akron, OH US

Ryan Shea, Sterling, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100263041SUSPICIOUS AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM PATH DETECTION - A system includes a memory to store instructions and an autonomous system path (AS-path) and a processor. The processor executes instructions in the memory to determine an origin degree for each autonomous system in the AS-path, compare the origin degree of a first adjacent autonomous system in the AS-path with each subsequent autonomous system in the AS-path, and sum percentage increase values determined by comparing the origin degree of the first adjacent autonomous system in the AS-path with each subsequent autonomous system in the AS-path to determine a suspicion score for the AS-path.10-14-2010

Ryan Shea, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130160353Biological Oils for Use in Compression Engines and Methods for Producing Such Oils - Disclosed herein are oils, including fatty acid triglyceride and fatty acid ester compositions suitable for the production of biofuel, biofuels, and methods for producing such materials and compositions. These materials and compositions comprise substantially no sterol glycosides.06-27-2013

Ryan P. Shea, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110240860DETECTION BEYOND THE STANDARD RADIATION NOISE LIMIT USING SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE ABSORPTION - High sensitivity thermal detectors that perform beyond the blackbody radiation noise limit are described. Thermal detectors, as described herein, use spectrally selective materials that absorb strongly in the wavelength region of the desired signal but only weakly or not at all in the primary thermal emission band. Exemplary devices that can be made in accordance with the present invention include microbolometers containing semiconductors that absorb in the MWIR and/or THz range but not the LWIR.10-06-2011

Ryan P. Shea, Manhattan, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130092478PALLET FORK - A pallet fork includes a frame having a top support tube and a bottom support tube between opposing end plates. A fork bar and a carriage plate are supported by the frame. A fork tine is mounted to the fork bar via a slotted tube. The fork tine includes a vertical leg and a horizontal leg. The slotted tube is at an upper portion of the vertical leg. A locking plate is provided on the top support tube. An upper locking member selectively inserted through a slot in the slotted tube and through one of a plurality of notches to engage the vertical leg of the fork tine with the locking plate and restrict lateral motion of the fork tine. The upper locking member has a head portion with an open point that rests on a top surface of the top support tube.04-18-2013
20140173947BUCKET FOR ATTACHMENT TO A MACHINE - Machines are often used to collect and transport materials in a work environment. One of the more common methods of collecting and transporting materials is with a fork having tines. Another common instrument attached to a machine for collecting and transporting materials is a bucket. The present disclosure describes a bucket that engages the tines of a fork, and therefore can be used with a machine that already has a fork attached. The present disclosure also engages with tines of multiple lengths, meaning that the same bucket will engage with forks from different machines. The bucket has first and second side members; a collecting member extending between the first and second side members; and an engagement portion having an engagement surface and a pocket.06-26-2014
20140230587Thumb Assembly - A thumb actuator for a no-link type thumb assembly includes a cylinder body configured to be pivotally connected to a mounting bracket. The thumb actuator further includes a piston assembly having a piston and a piston rod configured to be pivotally connected to a thumb. Further, a ratio of a retracted length to a stroke length of the thumb actuator is in a range of about 1.9 to 2.2.08-21-2014

Ryan Patrick Shea, Manhattan, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140007467THUMB FOR AN EXCAVATOR MACHINE WITH STRUCTURE SUPPORT - A counteracting thumb for an implement of a machine may include first and second structure support plates each having first and second planar portions connected by an intermediate curved portion to orient the planar portions at an obtuse angle relative to each other. A first end edge of the first plate may be connected to an inner surface of the second plate proximate a first end edge of the second plate, and second end edge of the second plate may be connected to an inner surface of the first plate proximate a second end edge of the first plate. Side plates of the thumb may be connected to an outer surface of the first plate, and teeth of the thumb may be connected to an outer surface of the second plate.01-09-2014
20140101976Pivoting Thumb Stop System and Method - A stop system may include: a first member; a second member movable with respect to the first member, the first and second members being different parts of a common machine; a body including a boss defining a hole; a base plate at least one of: attached to and part of, the body on the side of the body opposite of the boss, the body and base plate forming a shoe; and a fastener extending through the hole in the boss thereby pivotally attaching the body to one of the first and second member. A method of providing a stop for stopping a thumb against a stick is also described.04-17-2014
20140102243Thumb Stop Cam Height Adjusting System and Method - An adjusting system is provided. The adjusting system includes: a slug defining an eccentric hole; and a locking structure defined by an outer circumference of the slug, the locking structure dimensioned and configured to lock the slug in a rotational orientation when the slug is placed in a hole having a corresponding locking feature, the locking structure configured to permit the slug to be placed in the corresponding hole in at least two different angular orientations and lock with the locking feature in the corresponding hole at each of the at least two different angular orientations. A method for adjusting stop shoes is also provided. The method includes: rotating a slug to a desired angular orientation; inserting the slug into a hole; locking the slug to a particular angular orientation with locking structure attached to both of the slug and the hole; and securing a stop shoe to the slug.04-17-2014
20140230291Augmented Hydraulic Thumb Kinematic Member Length - An implement system for a machine having a stick member with a nose end and a mounting bracket is disclosed. The implement system includes a thumb pivotally connected to the nose end of the stick member, and a thumb actuator operatively connected between the mounting bracket of the stick member and the thumb to move the thumb between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position. The implement system has one or more of an RTK Factor, a TP Ratio and an ITO Ratio having values within ranges that allow installation of the implement system with the thumb actuator connected the thumb either directly or by a linkage assembly without changing the position of the mounting bracket on the stick member.08-21-2014

Sandra Shea, Clearfield, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100306013SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING A MEDICAL SERVICE - A method for scheduling a medical service employing at least one computer system is described. A request for a medical service is received at the computer system. The medical service is scheduled for a requested date. At least one nonpayment exposure factor is analyzed to determine whether providing the medical service involves a nonpayment exposure to a medical service provider. The medical service may then be rescheduled for a date after the requested date if the analysis indicates nonpayment exposure to the medical service provider.12-02-2010

Sean Arthur Shea, East Rockaway, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080295503Method for using the expanion of hydrogen and oxygen gases during Electrolysis to produce electricity by means of turning small DC generators - The present invention provides a method for making the production of hydrogen during electrolysis more efficient. By using the expansion of hydrogen and oxygen during electrolysis to produce electricity by turning air pressure wheels attached to DC generators, allows us to harvest the pressure the gases make in their sealed sections of the apparatus. By using the rising of the gas bubbles in the electrolytic solution to turn several small wheel attached to small DC generators, allows us to harvest power from their motion to the top of the apparatus. This invention does not alter the oxygen gas or hydrogen gas in any way, allowing both gases to be used or stored in their pure form. The energy gained by this method is directed back to the DC power source and makes the production of hydrogen and water more efficient by replacing electrical energy lost in the form of heat during electrolysis.12-04-2008

Stephen Shea, Mccordsville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120291179POINT OF PURCHASE VEST - A garment comprising a garment body has a substantially transparent outer layer and an inner layer coupled to the outer layer by a plurality of seams. The plurality of seams form pockets between the outer layer and the inner layer over substantially all of the garment body and at least one of the pockets is accessible through a slit formed in one of the outer layer and the inner layer.11-22-2012

Stephen Patrick Shea, Savannah, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090239332Bifacial Cell With Extruded Gridline Metallization - Provided is a bifacial photovoltaic arrangement comprising a bifacial cell which included a semiconductor layer having a first surface and a second surface, a first passivation layer formed on the first surface of the semiconductor layer and a second passivation layer formed on the second surface of the semiconductor layer, and a plurality of metallizations formed on the first and second passivation layers and selectively connected to the semiconductor layer. At least some of the metallizations on the bifacial photovoltaic arrangement comprising an elongated metal structure having a relatively small width and a relatively large height extending upward from the first and second passivation layers.09-24-2009
20100139756Simultaneously Writing Bus Bars And Gridlines For Solar Cell - A method for efficiently producing closely-spaced parallel gridlines and perpendicular bus bar structures on a substrate during a single pass of a multi-nozzle printhead assembly over the substrate. A first section of the parallel gridlines is printed adjacent to one edge of the substrate while moving the printhead assembly in a first direction. The printhead assembly is then reciprocated in a second direction (X-axis) orthogonal to the first direction, whereby the extruded material forms a bus bar structure extending perpendicular to the gridlines. Movement of the printhead assembly in the first direction is then resumed to form a second section of the gridlines. The second direction reciprocation process is repeated for each desired bus bar structure. The entire gridline/bus bar printing process is performed without halting the extrusion of material (i.e., using a continuous bead).06-10-2010
20140332059SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A mounting system for mounting a plurality of solar panels is provided. In one aspect, the mounting system has plurality of panel modules and at least one of: a means for selectively securing a pair of adjacently positioned panel modules to a support structure in an edge-to-edge relationship along a mounting axis that is transverse to the coupling axis, and a means for selectively locking a distal end of one pair of mounting members of one panel module to a proximal end of another pair of mounting members of an adjoining panel module to form at least a portion of one coupled panel module that is adjoined end-to-end along a coupling axis that is transverse to the mounting axis.11-13-2014

Patent applications by Stephen Patrick Shea, Savannah, GA US

Steven Michael Shea, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120245453RESPIRATORY INTERVAL-BASED CORRELATION AND PROCESSING OF DYNAMIC IMAGING DATA - A method of dynamic imaging and resolving respiratory motion includes acquiring volume data for a volume over a plurality of respiratory cycles, acquiring respiratory data representative of respiration over the plurality of respiratory cycles, dividing each respiratory cycle of the plurality of respiratory cycles into a set of respiratory intervals based on the respiratory data, and displaying a respective composite three-dimensional image of the volume for each respiratory interval based on the volume data acquired during the respiratory interval from each respiratory cycle of the plurality of respiratory cycles.09-27-2012
20130035588MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FOR THERAPY PLANNING - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used for therapy planning. The motion or position of the treatment region is tracked over time for many cycles using MRI. For temporal resolution, the tracking is done in planes through the tumor at different orientations rather than using three-dimensional scanning. The tracking may be used for calculating a spatial probability density function for the target. Alternatively or additionally, spatiotemporal information derived from the surrogate is compared directly to that from the tracked object to determine the accuracy or robustness of the surrogate-to-target 3D correlation Gating or tracking based on this surrogate may be performed where the comparison indicates that the surrogate is sufficiently reliable (accurate).02-07-2013
20130137965SMALL TISSUE PROPERTY CHANGE DETECTION IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE GUIDED INTERVENTION - Small tissue property change detection is provided for magnetic resonance (MR) guided intervention. T1 changes from before and after treatment are compared. The comparison identifies locations of possible change. The comparison is performed for different times, one before and one after a zero-crossing of a signal intensity time curve. Due to the characteristics of the T1 mapping, common locations from the different times will have reversed contrast. Clustering and this reversal are used to distinguish the treatment region from noise.05-30-2013
20130137968MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGE DISTORTION CORRECTION WITH A REFERENCE VOLUME - Distortion correction is provided in magnetic resonance imaging. Distortions in one volume are corrected using another volume. The isocenter of the other volume is nearer to an edge of the one volume than the isocenter of the one volume. Using data registration, the other volume is used to correct distortions in the one volume. The other volume may be acquired in little time relative to the acquisition of the one volume by having a smaller field of view, lower resolution, and/or smaller signal-to-noise ratio. The other volume may be a connecting volume for correcting distortions in two volumes to be composed together.05-30-2013
201301906022D3D REGISTRATION FOR MR-X RAY FUSION UTILIZING ONE ACQUISITION OF MR DATA - Systems and methods for 2D3D registration of apply MR volumes and X-ray images using DRR techniques. A bone classifier is trained from co-registered UTE1, UTE2 and CT prior images. Dual-echo MR UTE1 and UTE2 images are acquired from a patient. The bone structure of the patient is classified and a labeled segmentation is generated. A DRR image is generated from the labeled segmentation and is registered with an X-ray image of the patient. The registration methods are implemented on a processor based system.07-25-2013

Terence Kevin Shea, Conover, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080245033Apparatus and Method For Cable Winding Apparatus - Apparatus and method, suitable for cable wrapping apparatus for securing the cable of a spooled or a coiled product and for packaging such products. Apparatus and method is also suitable for quick switchover from a finished cable product to a new cable product so that the productivity of the cable wrapping apparatus can be increased.10-09-2008

Thomas Shea, Billerica, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090306198Anti-Oxidant Synergy Formulation Nanoemulsions to Treat Caner - A uniform microfluidized nanoemulsion is disclosed containing a synergistic combination of two antioxidants and a cell membrane stabilizer phospholipid (i.e., an anti-oxidant synergy formulation; ASF). The microfluidized nanoemulsion improves the combination's cell membrane permeability by at least four-fold over conventional nanoemulsion compositions, which significantly increases the intracellular concentration of typically cell-impermeant antioxidants (i.e., for example, tocopherol) and/or systemic bioavailability. As a nanoemulsion, synergistic combination has greater anticancer efficacy than the same combination applied as a free solution.12-10-2009
20150079176ANTI-OXIDANT SYNERGY FORMULATION NANOEMULSIONS TO TREAT CANCER - A uniform microfluidized nanoemulsion is disclosed containing a synergistic combination of two antioxidants and a cell membrane stabilizer phospholipid (i.e., an anti-oxidant synergy formulation; ASF). The microfluidized nanoemulsion improves the combination's cell membrane permeability by at least four-fold over conventional nanoemulsion compositions, which significantly increases the intracellular concentration of typically cell-impermeant antixoidants (i.e., for example, tocopherol) and/or systemic bioavailability. As a nanoemulsion, synergistic combination has greater anticancer efficacy than the same combination applied as a free solution.03-19-2015

Thomas B. Shea, Billercia, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090110745Over-the-counter vitamin/nutriceutical formulation that provides neuroprotection and maintains or improves cognitive performance in alzheimer's disease and normal aging - The present invention provides methods for improving cognitive function, improving mood, and decreasing aggression in a normal adult subject, and in a subject having symptoms characteristic of a neurological disorder, by administration of a nutriceutical formulation of the invention to the subject. The invention additionally features methods of treating neurological disorders, depression, and aggression using nutriceutical formulations. Nutriceutical compositions and formulations for use in the methods of the invention, and kits containing nutriceutical compositions and formulations, are also provided.04-30-2009

Thomas B. Shea, Billerica, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120252750FORMULATIONS FOR REDUCING NEURONAL DEGENERATION - Nutriceutical and pharmaceutical formulations for treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease are provided. Nutriceutical formulations include two or more of folate, vitamin E, and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR). Pharmaceutical formulations include two or more of 3-deaza-adenosine (DZA), N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM).10-04-2012

Thomas E. Shea, West Richard, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226012Proliferation-Resistant Nuclear Reactor - Proliferation-resistant nuclear reactors are disclosed according to some aspects. In one embodiment the proliferation-resistant nuclear reactor comprises a plurality of spherically-shaped micro-fuel elements (MFEs), each comprising a MFE core having one or more fuel kernels, a buffer external to the fuel kernels, and one or more coatings external to the MFE core providing corrosion resistance, erosion resistance, fission product containment, or a combination thereof. The MFEs are not suspended in a solid material and each MFE is sized such that its delay time is less than its accident time. The nuclear reactor further comprises a reactor core containing at least a portion of the plurality of MEs, wherein the reactor core is configured for cross-flow of a coolant.09-18-2008

Timothy K. Shea, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110276467SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING PRODUCT TRANSACTIONS - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating financing of a product transaction. A method may include determining a maximum available back-end product for the product transaction as a function of one or more of a target payment limit or a total advance limit. The method may also include determining a maximum available back-end spread for the product transaction as a function of the target payment limit. The method may further include presenting the maximum available back-end product and the maximum available back-end spread. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.11-10-2011

Timothy Michael Shea, The Woodlands, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080236031FUEL COMPOSITION AND ITS USE - A fuel composition is provided that contains a major amount of a mixture of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and a minor amount of a certain aniline additive compound. Use of such aniline additive compound in a combustion engine is also provided.10-02-2008
20100018112HIGH OCTANE UNLEADED FUEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE MAXIMUM TORQUE OUTPUT VALUE PRODUCED BURNING SAME - An unleaded fuel composition comprising: about 45 volume % or more of one or more branched paraffins; about 34 volume % or less of one or more mono- and di-alkylated benzenes; from about 5 to about 6 volume % of one or more linear paraffins having from about 3 to 5 carbon atoms; and, one or more alkanol having from about 2 to 4 carbon atoms in an amount sufficient to boost the octane number of the unleaded fuel composition to 93 or greater, the unleaded fuel composition being free of any other ingredient or combination of ingredients that increases the octane number of the unleaded fuel composition by more than 1.0 unit.01-28-2010
20100162982FUEL COMPOSITION AND ITS USE - A fuel composition is provided that contains a major amount of a mixture of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and a minor amount of a p-anisidine and an aniline derivative compounds. Use of such additive compound in a combustion engine is also provided.07-01-2010
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Patent applications by Timothy Michael Shea, The Woodlands, TX US

William J. Shea, Jersey City, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130146653TRADING INTERFACE RETRIEVED BASED UPON BARCODE DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving barcode data including a company identifier. The company identifier is determined from the barcode data. A company name is determined based upon the company identifier. One or more associated company names associated with the manufacturer are determined based upon the company name. Based upon the company name, a ticker symbol is determined. In addition, one or more ticker symbols based upon the one or more associated company names are determined.06-13-2013
20140353371TRADING INTERFACE RETRIEVED BASED UPON BARCODE DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving barcode data including a company identifier. The company identifier is determined from the barcode data. A company name is determined based upon the company identifier. One or more associated company names associated with the manufacturer are determined based upon the company name. Based upon the company name, a ticker symbol is determined. In addition, one or more ticker symbols based upon the one or more associated company names are determined.12-04-2014

Woody Shea, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120246463SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPARENT ENCRYPTION - A method of providing transparent encryption for a web resource includes a key manager receiving an encryption key policy; receiving user identifiers and resource locators; defining an access control list based the user identifiers; generating an encryption key and a key identifier for a first resource locator; and establishing a secure communication channel between first and second watchdog modules. The method also includes the watchdog sending encryption information using the secure communication channel. The method also includes a transparent encryption module storing the encryption key and the access control list in protected memory; receiving an input comprising a request to access the first resource stored in the web resource; determining that the user identifier is included in the access control list; encrypting data using the encryption key; and decrypting data using the encryption key.09-27-2012
20130097129DYNAMIC DATA TRANSFORMATIONS FOR NETWORK TRANSMISSIONS - A method of dynamically performing data transformations on information that is transmitted between a user device and a web service may include receiving interface code from the web service, receiving an input from the user device that identifies a data type, and a data transformation to be applied to data instances matching the data type. The method may also include causing a definition file to be stored with the data type, the data transformation, and a resource locator. The method may additionally include, in a second communication session, intercepting a transmission, accessing the definition file using the resource locator, determining whether the data instance matches the data type, causing the data transformation to be performed on the data instance to generate transformed data, and inserting the transformed data into the transmission if the data instance matches the data type.04-18-2013
20140258725SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPARENT ENCRYPTION - A method of providing transparent encryption for a web resource includes a key manager receiving an encryption key policy; receiving user identifiers and resource locators; defining an access control list based the user identifiers; generating an encryption key and a key identifier for a first resource locator; and establishing a secure communication channel between first and second watchdog modules. The method also includes the watchdog sending encryption information using the secure communication channel. The method also includes a transparent encryption module storing the encryption key and the access control list in protected memory; receiving an input comprising a request to access the first resource stored in the web resource; determining that the user identifier is included in the access control list; encrypting data using the encryption key; and decrypting data using the encryption key.09-11-2014

Patent applications by Woody Shea, Round Rock, TX US

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