O'Connell, US

Amanda O'Connell, Kettering, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110053125	Polygonal Device for Kinesthetic Learners - A polygonal device for teaching students who prefer kinesthetic learning methods is presented in which the polygonal device can represent two-dimensional polygons of varying shapes and sizes. One or more of the sides, or legs, of the polygonal device are extendable, and the angles of the polygonal device may be manipulated to a desired angle. The devices presented include, but are not limited to, triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, and kites. In each of these devices, the legs of the device are non-detachable, i.e. the device does not come apart during normal manipulation and operation.	03-03-2011
20130183644	POLYGONAL DEVICE FOR KINESTHETIC LEARNERS - A polygonal device for teaching students who prefer kinesthetic learning methods is presented in which the polygonal device can represent two-dimensional polygons of varying shapes and sizes. One or more of the sides, or legs, of the polygonal device are extendable, and the angles of the polygonal device may be manipulated to a desired angle. The devices presented include, but are not limited to, triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, and kites. In each of these devices, the legs of the device are non-detachable, i.e. the device does not come apart during normal manipulation and operation.	07-18-2013

Brendan O'Connell, Huntsville, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259885	Systems and methods for redundancy management in fault tolerant computing - Systems and methods for redundancy management in fault tolerant computing are provided. The systems and methods generally relate to enabling the use of non-custom, off-the-shelf components and tools to provide redundant fault tolerant computing. The various embodiments described herein, generally speaking, use a decrementer register in a general purpose processor for synchronizing identical operations across redundant general purpose processors, execute redundancy management services in the kernels of commercial off-the-shelf real-time operating systems (RTOS) running on the general purpose processors, and use soft coded tables to schedule operations and assign redundancy management parameters across the general purpose processors.	10-15-2009

Brian M. O'Connell US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100332644	OPTIMIZATION OF APPLICATION DELIVERY IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - An approach is provided for optimizing delivery of virtual universe applications to users of said virtual universe applications. In one embodiment, there is an optimizing tool, including a ranking component configured to rank types of communication methods based on frequency of utilization of said communication methods by a user. The optimization tool further includes a determining component configured to determine a most desirable optimization technique for each available communication method used the most by said user.	12-30-2010
20130007194	TRANSFERRING SESSION DATA BETWEEN NETWORK APPLICATIONS - In a method for transferring session data from a first application accessible via at least one DNS name in a first DNS domain to a second application accessible via at least one DNS name in a second DNS domain, a computer receives via the first application a first HTTP request from an HTTP client, and in response, the computer establishes a first session with the HTTP client. The computer receives, from the HTTP client, a second HTTP request comprising an identifier of the second application, and in response, the computer stores in a memory a data structure identifiable by a data structure identifier and containing data pertaining to the first session. Responsive to storing the data structure, the computer transmits, to the HTTP client, an HTTP response comprising the data structure identifier, a redirection status code, and a URI comprising a DNS name in the second DNS domain.	01-03-2013

Charles O'Connell, Commerce City, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090101754	Aircraft nose gear control apparatus - The invention relates to an assembly for controlling the rotational degree of freedom for an aircraft landing gear wheel, which can advantageously be used to prevent damage to the aircraft during taxing. In a general embodiment, an upper connection arm is supported by the descending shaft of the landing gear and a pivoting control arm is affixed to a lower region of the landing gear, and a control lock can be used to connect the connection arm to the control arm in order to restrict the rotation of the wheel to a desired range.	04-23-2009

Charles D. O'Connell, Willmar, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140030040	System For Preventing Rotation Of Fasteners - A system for preventing rotation of fasteners is provided that includes secondary locking devices. The system may include multiple fasteners that extend parallel to each other and may be arranged in a generally circular pattern. Multiple secondary locks may be arranged concentrically outside of the fasteners and have radially extending teeth so that teeth of adjacent secondary locks engage each other for preventing rotation of the fasteners. The secondary fasteners may have central openings that are larger than the fasteners to allow for substantial back-and-forth rotational movement, which may be between about 5 to 20 degrees of travel, of the secondary locks upon the fasteners before being stopped by the engagements of the secondary locks and fasteners. Inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the secondary locks may have different axes of symmetry which may allow the secondary lock teeth to be arranged asymmetrically relative to the fasteners.	01-30-2014

Colleen O'Connell US

Colleen O'Connell, Sarasota, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113547	SYSTEMS FOR MOVING SHOWER RODS - A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets.	05-19-2011
20120036628	SYSTEMS FOR MOVING SHOWER RODS - A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets.	02-16-2012
20140317840	SYSTEMS FOR MOVING SHOWER RODS - A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets.	10-30-2014

Dan O'Connell, Wailuku, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204551	Miniature microscope camera - A hand-held microscope includes a rigid tripod stand with adjustable legs, a visual display component, an imaging detector and an optical assembly comprising an imaging lens and an objective lens housed within an imaging tube. Multiple illumination sources can be used in the microscope, including LED or laser diode sources. The microscope can also include interchangeable imaging tubes that enable bright field, dark field, fluorescence and other imaging modalities.	08-28-2008
20080314436	Solar augmentation system - The present invention relates to a solar panel condenser apparatus that includes an optical condenser and a photovoltaic cell. The optical condenser may be two or more stages of Fresnel lenses. The optical condenser may also include one or more optical devices to separate sunlight into frequency bands so that light of different frequency bands falls on photovoltaic cells appropriate to the frequency band.	12-25-2008
20100319755	Solar Augmentation System - The present invention relates to a solar panel condenser apparatus that includes an optical condenser and a photovoltaic cell. The optical condenser may be two or more stages of Fresnel lenses. The optical condenser may also include one or more optical devices to separate sunlight into frequency bands so that light of different frequency bands falls on photovoltaic cells appropriate to the frequency band.	12-23-2010

Daniel G. O'Connell, Wailuku, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204867	Bottle telescope - A hand-held telescope or binocular built into a bottle or consumable drink container includes a high quality objective lens; an adjustable focus eye lens; and, optionally, a connector ring to form a binocular; a jacket, sleeve or cuzzi containing information regarding, for example, sporting or scientific events; a baffle to minimize extraneous light from disturbing observational clarity; and a holographic bottle label that portrays sporting or scientific figures in three dimensions.	08-28-2008

Daniel G. O'Connell, Kihei, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221023	CELL TRAY - A cell tray has a multi-dimensional array of cells in precise, equally spaced wells (cubicles or silos) containing medium of interest. The ordered cell array enables automated processing as well as simultaneous monitoring and analyzing of a large matrix of cells, biological fluids, chemicals and/or solid samples. The invention is an integrated device and is fabricated into substrates similar to microscope slides. The ordered array of cells in precise locations helps in parallel analysis and processing of cells simultaneously. Each cell cubicle or silo in the array is located equidistant from its nearest neighbors in an orthogonal direction. The location of each well can be precisely measured and recorded in an automated processing system. Included in the bottom of each cell well is an optional micro-lens. An array of probes provides parallel cell processing and monitoring capabilities, including microinjection and microscope analysis.	09-03-2009

David P. O'Connell, Ada, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110202862	USER-INTERACTIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A user-interactive display system for a vehicle includes a portable hand-held device capable of being carried into and out of the vehicle and a display device viewable by the driver of the vehicle. The portable hand-held device is operable to communicate with a vehicle-based receiver, and the display device is operable to display a listing of choices in response to the communication. A user input of an interior rearview mirror assembly is actuatable by a user to select an item from the displayed listing of choices. The user-interactive display system is operable to at least one of (a) display at the display device data associated with the selected item in response to the user-selection of the selected item from the listing of choices and (b) audibly play at an audio device in the vehicle data associated with the selected item in response to the user-selection of the selected item from the listing of choices.	08-18-2011
20140285666	VISION SYSTEM WITH DOOR MOUNTED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND DISPLAY - A vision system for a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly mounted at an exterior portion of a door of a vehicle, an imaging sensor having a field of view exterior the vehicle and a video display screen operable to display video images captured by the imaging sensor. The video display screen is disposed at an interior portion of the vehicle door at which the exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted. The exterior rearview mirror assembly and the video display screen may be part of a mirror and display module that is mountable at the vehicle door as a unit. The camera may be disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly.	09-25-2014
20150085127	REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly mounted at the interior surface of a windshield of the vehicle. A camera is incorporated into the interior rearview mirror assembly and has a field of view toward a front seat of the vehicle so as to capture images of an occupant of the vehicle. The camera captures image data. An image processor is provided with image data captured by the camera. The image processor image processes image data captured by the camera. The image processor, responsive at least in part to image processing of image data captured by the camera, recognizes movement. The movement comprises a hand gesture made by the occupant of the vehicle.	03-26-2015

Desmond O'Connell, Lake Forest Park, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099530	VALVE LOADER METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter.	04-16-2009
20090292262	VALVE LOADER METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter.	11-26-2009
20120016376	VALVE LOADER METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter.	01-19-2012
20120073126	VALVE LOADER METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter.	03-29-2012
20120289772	DEPLOYMENT CATHETER - A deployment catheter is described herein that preferably is configured to deliver a medical device such as a valve to a location in a patient such as a patient's airway. Preferably, such a deployment catheter is configured to be used in conjunction with a bronchoscope. In some embodiments, a locking lever is provided to reduce the likelihood of accidental deployment of the device, and which resets conveniently after use to as to permit multiple device deployments.	11-15-2012
20130225996	LUNG BIOPSY NEEDLE - Systems, methods, and devices for biopsying tissue, in particular lung nodules, with a flexible needle are described herein. Preferably, the flexible needle is able to articulate or bend so as to provide access to areas previously difficult or impossible to biopsy. Further embodiments provide for steering and navigating the flexible needle to a region to be biopsied.	08-29-2013
20130225997	LUNG BIOPSY NEEDLE - Systems, methods, and devices for biopsying tissue, in particular lung nodules, with a flexible needle are described herein. Preferably, the flexible needle is able to articulate or bend so as to provide access to areas previously difficult or impossible to biopsy. Further embodiments provide for steering and navigating the flexible needle to a region to be biopsied.	08-29-2013
20130226026	PULMONARY NODULE ACCESS DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - In certain embodiments, a device is configured to be delivered to the site of a nodule in the lung or other body organ or lumen. The device can be configured to attach directly to the target nodule or to tissue adjacent the target nodule. The device can be configured to provide repeatable access to the site of the target nodule. In some embodiments, the device includes a guide wire that can extend proximal the device. The guide wire can be configured to engage with a catheter or other medical device to provided repeatable and dependable navigation to the site of the target nodule. In some embodiments, the device can include a channel portion through which medical devices and/or instruments can be navigated. In some embodiments, the device can be deployed in the wall of an airway or other body lumen to provide transluminal access to a nodule outside of the lumen.	08-29-2013
20150045659	DEPLOYMENT CATHETER - A deployment catheter is described herein that preferably is configured to deliver a medical device such as a valve to a location in a patient such as a patient's airway. Preferably, such a deployment catheter is configured to be used in conjunction with a bronchoscope. In some embodiments, a locking lever is provided to reduce the likelihood of accidental deployment of the device, and which resets conveniently after use to as to permit multiple device deployments.	02-12-2015
20150080903	MEDICAL 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

Don M. O'Connell, Renton, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080313207	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION, RETRIEVAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DATA - A system for collection, retrieval and distribution of data may include a data collector to collect data from at least one data source and to tag each group of collected data with a metadata tag. The metadata tag may include information about the collected data. The system may also include a metadata catalogue for containing a plurality of metadata tags and to allow a search for existence and a location on a network of any data corresponding to the search.	12-18-2008

Drew O'Connell, Cold Spring Harbor, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095971	Water absorbing ear plugs - By providing an ear plug product incorporating water absorbing capabilities, a highly effective and easily employed ear plug product is realized which is capable of being used for removing water contained in the ear canal of an individual. In one preferred embodiment, the ear plug product of the present invention incorporates water absorbing material integrally formed in the ear plug which immediately draws the water from the ear canal into the ear plug product for being retained in the ear plug. In an alternate preferred embodiment, the ear plug product incorporates at least one elongated, longitudinally extending channel or passageway formed along substantially the entire length of the ear plug product. By incorporating the elongated, longitudinally extending passage-way or channel in the ear plug product, the desired water absorption is achieved.	04-22-2010

Eimear Kathleen O'Connell, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130041764	Method and System for Dynamic Textual Ad Distribution Via Email - A system and method for providing dynamic pay-for-placement advertisements via graphics-enabled email that generates a display of advertisements when the email newsletter is opened so the advertisements displayed are based on rankings at the time the email is opened instead of when the email was generated and transmitted. In one embodiment, a graphical-content email having one or more embedded advertisement image references is provided to one or more email recipients. The advertisement image reference, in one embodiment, may include query string parameters indicating the context of the image reference and/or portion of the image reference (i.e., identifying the image reference as being part of a particular newsletter email), a position of the image reference in the email display, and the like. A URL reference also may be included with each advertisement image reference (.e.g., one URL for each advertisement portion of the image to be retrieved by the advertising image reference).	02-14-2013

Ellen Margaret O'Connell, Orefield, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030125	Benzylated Aminopropylated Ethylenediamines And Uses Thereof - The present invention provides epoxy curing agent compositions comprising benzylated aminopropylated alkylenediamine compounds. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.	01-29-2009
20090030159	Alkylated Aminopropylated Ethylenediamines And Uses Thereof - The present invention provides epoxy curing agent compositions comprising alkylated aminopropylated alkylenediamine compounds. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.	01-29-2009
20100048832	Alkylated 4-Aminobenzyl-4-Aminocyclohexane - Alkylated 4-aminobenzyl-4-aminocyclohexane curing agents that can be used, for example, in polyurea, polyurethane and urea/urethane hybrid elastomeric, epoxy resin, epoxy adhesive, epoxy composites and/or coating compositions and polymeric compositions comprising these curing agents are provided herein. In one embodiment, the curing agent comprises a compound having the following Formula I:	02-25-2010

Grace D. O'Connell, Lansdowne, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130202567	TISSUE CULTURE MEDIA CONTAINING TRIMETHYLAMINE N-OXIDE - The present disclosure provides cell culture medium comprising trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Progenitor cells cultured with such medium can form connective tissue with enhanced mechanical properties. Also provided are methods of forming connective tissue and methods of treatment for connective tissue defects.	08-08-2013

Henry J. O'Connell, Spanish Fork, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100110859	ARCHIVAL OPTICAL DISC ARRAYS - Optical disc arrays containing optical discs, disc drive devices, and a disc array controller are disclosed. The optical discs are suitable for archiving, unlike conventional media used in RAID or other array systems.	05-06-2010

James B. O'Connell, White Plains, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100094735	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PAYMENTS - Techniques for defining and customizing payment rules and automatically paying charges in accordance with the rules is described. A charge is settled and the charge is posted to an account, for example a credit card account, in the form of a settlement record. An automated payments engine compares the settlement record against payment conditions of one or more payment rules. If a payment condition is satisfied, the automated payments engine initiates a payment according to a payment method associated with the satisfied payment condition.	04-15-2010

James F. O'Connell, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080260095	METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REPEATABLY ALIGN A CT SCANNER - A CT scanner includes a gantry including a first arm and a second arm. The first arm houses an x-ray source that generate x-rays, and the second arm houses a complementary flat-panel detector. During a pre-operative CT scan, the CT scanner is positioned at a scanning position near the patient. An alignment feature ensures that the CT scanner is repeatably positionable in the scanning position. After the pre-operative scan is complete, the CT scanner is moved to a remote position. If an updated CT scan is needed during the surgical procedure, the CT scanner is moved from the remote position to the scanning position. The alignment feature ensures that the CT scanner is properly positioned in the scanning position.	10-23-2008

John O'Connell, Painesville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130306886	Input Circuit for Industrial Control with Low Heat Dissipation - An I/O circuit for use with an industrial controller provides an input circuit with low power dissipation through the use of a series connected substantially nonresistance impedance. An AC waveform input activates a light emitting diode (LED) bridge to provide an optical signal which illuminates a photosensitive solid-state switch thereby providing optical isolation between the industrial controller and the controlled process or machine. By using a series connected substantially nonresistance impedance, reduced current demand by the input circuit may be realized, which allows reduced power dissipation. As a result, the same circuit allows receiving input signals over a greater range, such as 120 volts AC and 240 volts AC, and allows significantly smaller components with closer spacing for a more compact design.	11-21-2013
20130307514	Output Module for Industrial Control with Sink and Source Capability and Low Heat Dissipation - An I/O circuit for use with an industrial controller provides a photovoltaic optical isolator communicating between a controller and a field-side of the I/O circuit, the photovoltaic optical isolator eliminating the need for high wattage power dropping circuits for powering the field-side of the I/O circuit from high-voltage field signals. The field effect transistor type transistors permit use of the low-power photovoltaic optical isolator while allowing flexible connections to various field circuit types.	11-21-2013
20130307586	Zero-Crossing Detector for Industrial Control with Low Heat Dissipation - An I/O circuit for use with an industrial controller provides a zero-crossing detector circuit with low power dissipation through the use of a zero-crossing circuit that activates a light emitting diode of a photo coupler only for a very brief period of time at the zero-crossing (as opposed to at all times other than the zero-crossing). The circuit is coupled with a power supply circuit that uses a reactive element for voltage dropping as opposed to a resistive voltage drop element further reducing power consumption possible with the low power consumption of the photo coupler.	11-21-2013

John O'Connell, Milford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130160256	LACE LOCKING SYSTEM - A lace or draw string fastening system can include a clamping unit and a capture element. The clamping unit can clamp onto the laces, such as shoe laces, to tighten the shoes and the capture element can capture and contain the free ends of the laces that extend from the clamping unit to prevent tripping by securing them to other portions of the laces or the article that houses the laces. The fastening system can be used in a shoe lace fastening system without the need for knot tying. The clamping unit can clamp the laces together at the top of the shoe to hold the laces tight while the capture element can contain or secure the free ends of the shoe lace to the shoe or the laces adjacent the toe to prevent tripping.	06-27-2013

John B. O'Connell, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080316097	RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) TRANSITION DESIGN FOR A PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM UTILIZING A BEAM FORMING NETWORK - In accordance with an embodiment, a radio frequency transition system includes a stripline trace section with openings in ground planes and forms a quarter wavelength resonator and an electromagnetic mechanism to couple the RF energy from the stripline trace section to a connector, wherein the RF signal energy is transferred from inside a beam forming network printed wiring board to an antenna back plane with minimal RF losses. An RF transition system is disclosed. The RF transition system comprises a stripline trace section with openings in ground planes and forms a quarter-wavelength resonator. The RF transition system further includes an electromagnetic mechanism to couple the RF energy from the stripline trace section to a connector. The RF signal energy is transferred from inside a beam forming network printed wiring board to an antenna back plane with minimal RF losses.	12-25-2008
20080316139	PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA ARCHITECTURE - An antenna array core comprising a plurality of microwave modules, a control layer, a mounting layer, and a signal distribution layer. The control layer is capable of distributing control signals to the plurality of microwave modules. The plurality of microwave modules are attached to an upper surface of the mounting layer and the mounting layer is made from a heat conductive material capable of cooling the plurality of microwave modules. The signal distribution layer is located below the mounting layer, wherein the signal distribution layer is capable of transmitting microwave signals to the plurality of microwave modules and wherein the arrangement of the plurality of microwave modules on the mounting layer, the control layer, and the wave distribution network form a layered architecture for the antenna core. The architecture is a balance between, size, thermal control, manufacturability, cost, and performance so as to be a unique solution.	12-25-2008
20100033272	Apparatus and method for forming a bandgap surface and waveguide transition modules incorporating a bandgap surface - A bandgap surface for use in a waveguide transition module. The surface may be constructed with a ground plane; a capacitive layer including a plurality of capacitive elements arranged in a polar configuration within a common plane, and spaced apart from said ground plane; and a plurality of electrically conductive vias formed within a dielectric layer of material that conductively couple said ground plane to each of said capacitive elements.	02-11-2010
20100188305	WAVEGUIDE POLARIZERS - A method and apparatus for a polarizer. The apparatus comprises a dielectric rod, a first array of slots, and a second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are formed in sidewalls of the dielectric rod. The first array of slots is substantially opposite to the second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are configured to shift a first component orthogonal to a second component in a signal traveling through the dielectric rod by around 90 degrees with respect to each other. The dielectric rod may be a solid material or comprised of layers of dielectric substrates with metal tabs.	07-29-2010
20140078012	Waveguide Polarizers - A method and apparatus for a polarizer. The apparatus comprises a dielectric rod, a first array of slots, and a second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are formed in sidewalls of the dielectric rod. The first array of slots is substantially opposite to the second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are configured to shift a first component orthogonal to a second component in a signal traveling through the dielectric rod by around 90 degrees with respect to each other. The dielectric rod may be a solid material or comprised of layers of dielectric substrates with metal tabs.	03-20-2014

Keiron O'Connell, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090158886	Front Access Frame Sealing Mechanism for Filter Cassettes - A front access frame sealing mechanism for filter cassettes comprising at least one pair of posts extending inwardly from opposing sidewalls of a filter cassette housing wherein the posts have a head with a diameter exceeding that of the shaft of the post. At least one camming retainer is mounted adjacent each opposing sidewall about a post wherein each of camming retainer has a cam with a centrally oriented aperture with a diameter greater than the diameter of the post head for mounting about the posts. The cams have a flat portion and a extending handle portion, the flat portion becomes adjacent a sealing channel when in a sealing position. A sealing channel is adjacent each sidewall of the housing with a linear side adjacent front edges of at least one upstream filter cassette and having a channel holding each of the cams.	06-25-2009
20100000188	Filter Cassette Rack - A filter cassette rack and tracks wherein the rack is a three dimensional rectangular rack having at least two opposing open sides, sealing and non-sealing support tracks span the rack providing filter cassette guides and sealing means for a plurality of filter cassettes.	01-07-2010
20110232241	Front Access Frame Sealing Mechanism for Filter Cassettes - A front access frame sealing mechanism for filter cassettes comprising at least one pair of posts extending inwardly from opposing sidewalls of a filter cassette housing wherein the posts have a head with a diameter exceeding that of the shaft of the post. At least one camming retainer is mounted adjacent each opposing sidewall about a post wherein each of camming retainer has a cam with a centrally oriented aperture with a diameter greater than the diameter of the post head for mounting about the posts. The cams have a flat portion and a extending handle portion, the flat portion becomes adjacent a sealing channel when in a sealing position. A sealing channel is adjacent each sidewall of the housing with a linear side adjacent front edges of at least one upstream filter cassette and having a channel holding each of the cams.	09-29-2011

Keith O'Connell, Kirkwood, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206841	Nucleic acid sequences from Chlorella vulgaris and uses thereof - Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the unicellular green algae,	08-28-2008
20090288223	Nucleic Acid Sequences from Chlorella vulgaris and Uses Thereof - Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the unicellular green algae,	11-19-2009

Keith M. O'Connell, Kirkwood, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090193538	Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with the carbon assimilation pathway - The present invention is in the field of plant biochemistry. More specifically the invention relates to nucleic acid sequences from plant cells, in particular, nucleic acid sequences from maize and soybean associated with the carbon assimilation pathway enzymes. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode proteins and fragments of proteins. In addition, the invention also encompasses proteins and fragments of proteins so encoded and antibodies capable of binding these proteins or fragments. The invention also relates to methods of using the nucleic acid molecules, proteins and fragments of proteins and antibodies, for example for genome mapping, gene identification and analysis, plant breeding, preparation of constructs for use in plant gene expression and transgenic plants.	07-30-2009

Kevin O'Connell, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140017318	METHOD TO PRODUCE A MEDICINAL PRODUCT COMPRISING A BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PROTEIN AND THE RESULTING PRODUCT - The present invention pertains to a method for producing a medicinal product comprising a biologically active protein comprising the steps of providing an aqueous composition comprising a solvent, the biologically active protein and between 20% w/w and 60% w/w of a non-polymeric sugar, freezing the composition, thereby forming at least one frozen body comprising the solvent in frozen form, putting the frozen body in a drying apparatus while being carried by a support, the support comprising one or more restraining elements that define one or more boundaries of the support, wherein at most 30% of the surface of the body is contiguous with the one or more restraining elements, reducing the pressure in the drying apparatus below atmospheric pressure, providing heat to the body in order to sublimate the frozen solvent of the body and obtain a dried body. The invention also pertains to a product obtainable by this method.	01-16-2014
20140056942	LIQUID STABLE VIRUS VACCINES - The present invention discloses liquid stable vaccines that comprise a live attenuated virus, 10-30% sugar additive, and an amino acid. The present invention also discloses the manufacture of such vaccines and methods of protecting an animal by administration of such vaccines.	02-27-2014
20140271709	BOVINE VIRUS VACCINES THAT ARE LIQUID STABLE - The present invention discloses liquid stable bovine vaccines that comprise a live attenuated virus, and a sugar alcohol. The present invention also discloses the manufacture of such vaccines and methods of protecting an animal by administration of such vaccines.	09-18-2014
20140271710	LIQUID STABLE BOVINE VIRUS VACCINES - The present invention discloses liquid stable bovine vaccines that comprise a live attenuated virus, in sucrose, arginine, and methionine. The present invention also discloses the manufacture of such vaccines and methods of protecting an animal by administration of such vaccines.	09-18-2014

Kevin A. O'Connell, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130224247	VACCINE AGAINST EHRLICHIA CANIS - Vaccine and/or immunogenic compositions that comprise an effective immunizing amount of an	08-29-2013
20130273100	VACCINES WITH LIVE BACTERIAL ISOLATES FOR SYSTEMIC ADMINISTRATION - The present invention pertains to vaccines suitable for administering systemically that comprise live aro mutant bacteria, an adjuvant, an aromatic supplement, or both an adjuvant and an aromatic supplement. The present invention also pertains to the manufacture of such a vaccine and a method of protecting an animal by administration of the vaccine.	10-17-2013

Kevin J. O'Connell, Palatine, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090079840	METHOD FOR INTELLIGENTLY CREATING, CONSUMING, AND SHARING VIDEO CONTENT ON MOBILE DEVICES - A method, apparatus, and electronic device for processing video data are disclosed. A video capture mechanism	03-26-2009
20130155295	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A MINIMUM PIXEL DENSITY ACROSS AN OBJECT OF INTEREST - A method includes receiving a frame containing an object of interest and determining a current pixel density of the object of interest. The current pixel density is compared to a minimum pixel density to generate a comparison result and an indication is received of available throughput of a wireless network used to transmit the video. Based on the comparison result and the available throughput, a pixel density compensation method is selected from multiple methods, which include adjusting a zoom feature of a camera used to capture the video and adjusting encoded frame resolution. Using the selected pixel density compensation method, a pixel density compensation parameter is determined to adjust the current pixel density with respect to the minimum pixel density for the object of interest. The pixel density compensation parameter is provided to one or both of the camera or an encoder that sends the video over the wireless network.	06-20-2013
20140184796	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MICROPHONE - A method and vehicle-based communication system are provided that control a remote microphone by determining that one or more of the remote microphone and a user of the remote microphone is in a field of view (FOV) of a video camera and, in response, instructing the remote microphone to configure itself to receive ambient audio. In various embodiments, the remote microphone may configure itself, or be explicitly instructed to configure itself, to receive ambient audio by adjusting one or more of a beam forming or omni-directional pattern, potentially including noise cancellation algorithms to facilitate reception of ambient audio in contrast to user directed audio. When the one or more of the remote microphone and a user of the remote microphone no longer is in a FOV of the video camera, the method and vehicle-based communication system may instruct the remote microphone to reconfigure itself to receive user directed audio.	07-03-2014
20140372182	REAL-TIME TRAILER UTILIZATION MEASUREMENT - A technique for real-time trailer utilization measurement includes a three-dimensional depth monitor operable to monitor loading of a trailer and a processor operable to determine trailer utilization in real-time during loading of the trailer using image information from the monitor. A graphical user interface can receive utilization information from the processor and display a visual representation of real-time loading of the trailer. Utilization is a ratio of cumulative package volume to currently loaded volume of the trailer, wherein the cumulative package volume is determined from dimensional scans of packages to be loaded in the trailer and the currently loaded volume is determined by the monitor.	12-18-2014
20140372183	TRAILER LOADING ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING - A technique for trailer loading assessment includes imaging loading of a trailer using a monitor. A next step includes detecting loading incidents related to package stacking quality during loading of the trailer using image information from the monitor. A next step includes bookmarking detected loading incidents. A next step includes scoring loading incidents. A next step includes displaying, on a graphical user interface, a visual representation of the loading incidents. The monitor can be an infrared three-dimensional depth camera operable to measure distance to a stacked wall of loaded packages, and a video camera operable to provide an optical image to detect loading incidents.	12-18-2014

Kevin M. O'Connell, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130032935	IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN STACKED MODULES - A method and structures are provided for implementing enhanced thermal conductivity between a lid and heat sink for stacked modules. A chip lid and lateral heat distributor includes cooperating features for implementing enhanced thermal conductivity. The chip lid includes a groove along an inner side wall including a flat wall surface and a curved edge surface. The lateral heat distributor includes a mating edge portion received within the groove. The mating edge portion includes a bent arm for engaging the curved edge surface groove and a flat portion. The lateral heat distributor is assembled into place with the chip lid, the mating edge portion of the lateral heat distributor bends and snaps into the groove of the chip lid. The bent arm portion presses on the curved surface of the groove, and provides an upward force to push the flat portion against the flat wall surface of the groove.	02-07-2013
20130178092	IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED DIMENSIONAL STABILITY WITH GRAPHITE NANOTUBE HYBRID SOCKET - A method and structure for implementing enhanced dimensional stability with a graphite nanotube hybrid socket. A socket housing wall includes a plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers. The plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers distributing heat and providing enhanced dimensional stability. For example, the plurality of aligned graphite nanofibers more evenly distributes heat when the socket is undergoing solder reflow processes, thereby reducing strain.	07-11-2013
20140087586	SECURING OPPOSING COMPONENTS TO A CIRCUIT BOARD - According to embodiments of the invention, an assembly having first and second components may be provided. The first component may include one or more connectors corresponding to one or more through-holes of a circuit board. The second component may include one or more receptacles to fixedly receive the connectors, wherein the first and second components are adapted to be located on opposing sides of the circuit board in an assembled position. In some embodiments, the first and second components may include electrical connectors soldered to the circuit board. In some embodiments, the connectors may include one or more pawls and the receptacles may include one or more ratchets. In other embodiments, the connectors may be threaded members and the receptacles may be threaded apertures.	03-27-2014

Kevin P. O'Connell, Abingdon, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100078590	SOLUBLE SALT PRODUCED FROM A BIOPOLYMER AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SALT - Modifications to the extracellular polymeric substance, predominantly extracellular polysaccharide, of a biopolymer produced by	04-01-2010

Marty O'Connell, Hinsdale, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090063362	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND TRADING A DERIVATIVE INVESTMENT INSTRUMENT OVER A RANGE OF INDEX VALUES - An investment instrument based on a range of index values is disclosed that allows investors to take risk positions relative to the size, or length, of the range. The investment instrument has a monetary value that increases as the index value increases within a low range interval of the range, decreases as the index value increases within a high range interval of the range, and is fixed or capped if the index value falls within a middle range interval of the range. Typically, one settlement amount will be zero and the other will be an amount greater than the investment instrument price.	03-05-2009
20090063364	System And Method For Creating And Trading A Derivative Investment Instrument Over A Range Of Index Values - An investment instrument based on a range of index values is disclosed that allows investors to take risk positions relative to the size, or length, of the range. The investment instrument has a monetary value that increases as the index value increases within a low range interval of the range, decreases as the index value increases within a high range interval of the range, and is fixed or capped if the index value falls within a middle range interval of the range. Typically, one settlement amount will be zero and the other will be an amount greater than the investment instrument price.	03-05-2009
20120323755	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND TRADING A DERIVATIVE INVESTMENT INSTRUMENT OVER A RANGE OF INDEX VALUES - An investment instrument based on a range of index values is disclosed that allows investors to take risk positions relative to the size, or length, of the range. The investment instrument has a monetary value that increases as the index value increases within a low range interval of the range, decreases as the index value increases within a high range interval of the range, and is fixed or capped if the index value falls within a middle range interval of the range. Typically, one settlement amount will be zero and the other will be an amount greater than the investment instrument price.	12-20-2012

Mary O'Connell, Penfield, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292170	METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING PELVIC PAIN DISORDERS VIA BETA-CATENIN - Methods for diagnosing a pelvic pain disorder that include analyzing samples for increased levels and/or nuclear accumulation of beta-catenin, which indicates presence of the pelvic pain disorder, particularly interstitial cystitis. Therapeutic treatment of a pelvic pain disorder, particularly interstitial cystitis, includes the administration to a patient of an effective amount of an inhibitor of beta-catenin activity. This can be carried out by direct administration of the therapeutic agent or via gene therapy.	11-18-2010

Matthew O'Connell, Easton, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090021939	Lighted architectural mesh - A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light element is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light element includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light element further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.	01-22-2009
20110317422	Lighted Architectural Mesh - A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.	12-29-2011
20130141915	LIGHTED ARCHITECTURAL MESH - A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.	06-06-2013
20150016112	LIGHTED ARCHITECTURAL MESH - A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.	01-15-2015

Matthew J. O'Connell, Taylors, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090116533	Method and apparatus for testing and evaluating machine components under simulated in-situ thermal operating conditions - A method and apparatus is described for enabling the testing and evaluation of industrial machine components and, in particular, gas turbine engine components, under simulated in-situ thermal operating conditions for effectively evaluating new component designs and repair techniques. A specimen machine component/part is placed in a test chamber and cyclically heated and cooled while being monitored to obtain information regarding the initiation and propagation of a crack within the structure of the component. Information regarding the number of heating and cooling cycles sustained by the component until crack initiation and information indicating the rate of crack propagation are acquired and compared over multiple heating-cooling cycles to evaluate components and repair techniques. In one example implementation, the component is monitored during cyclic heating-cooling for spontaneous acoustic emissions and acoustic emission waveform data is recorded and analyzed to determine crack initiation and/or propagation.	05-07-2009

Matthew James O'Connell, Mason, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140042140	WELDING PROCESS FOR REPAIR OF THICK SECTIONS - A double-sided tribrid welding technique and apparatus for root pass welding of narrow groove welds. The welding technique utilizes three welding devices. A welding apparatus on a backside of the weld joint may strike an arc on the backside of the weld joint; a welding apparatus on a narrow groove side of the weld may strike an arc within the narrow groove weld joint, while the remaining welding apparatus is a laser that can help establish a keyhole as a common pool of molten metal at the root without burning through the root. Once the arcs are struck substantially simultaneously and the laser is energized, the welding heads move simultaneously, the arc welders assisting in maintaining pre-heat temperature, while minimizing distortion and cracking. Adjusting arc weld parameters provides deformation on completion of the root pass so as to compensate for distortion due to metal shrinkage in subsequent passes.	02-13-2014

Matthew James O'Connell, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210741	WELD REPAIR AS A COMBINED HEAT TREATMENT BRAZING PROCESS FOR METALLIC COMPONENTS - A method for welding and brazing a metallic component, such as, for example, a metallic component in a turbine, such as a bucket or blade. The method includes the steps of welding the metallic component to create a welded component; covering the welded component with a braze material to create a braze-covered welded component; and subjecting the braze-covered welded component to stress relief treatment.	09-04-2008
20090126833	SLURRY DIFFUSION ALUMINIDE COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS - A slurry and slurry coating process for forming a diffusion aluminide coating on a substrate, including internal surfaces within the substrate. The process involves preparing a slurry of a powder containing a metallic aluminum alloy having a melting temperature higher than aluminum, an activator capable of forming a reactive halide vapor with the metallic aluminum, and a binder containing an organic polymer. The slurry is applied to surfaces of the substrate, which is then heated to burn off the binder, vaporize and react the activator with the metallic aluminum to form the halide vapor, react the halide vapor at the substrate surfaces to deposit aluminum on the surfaces, and diffuse the deposited aluminum into the surfaces to form a diffusion aluminide coating. The process can be tailored to selectively produce an inward or outward-type coating. The binder burns off to form an ash residue that can be readily removed.	05-21-2009
20090214773	Diffusion Coating Systems with Binders that Enhance Coating Gas - The present application provides improved diffusion coating compositions and improved methods for diffusion coating metal surfaces. The composition includes (a) a coating powder; and (b) a binder, wherein the coating powder comprises at least one metal, and wherein the binder will release an activator gas during vaporization or combustion. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a substrate; (b) applying a diffusion coating composition to at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the composition comprises a coating powder and a binder, the coating powder comprising at least one metal; and (c) vaporizing or combusting at least a portion of the composition so as to vaporize or combust at least a portion of the binder to produce an activation gas and vaporize at least a portion of the metal to form a coating of the metal on the substrate.	08-27-2009
20100136240	Process for Forming an Outward Grown Aluminide Coating - In one embodiment, a method for forming an aluminide coated article comprises: applying an aluminum composition to the article to form a precursor coating, heating the article to a migration temperature sufficient to diffuse a metal from the article into the precursor coating, and gasifying aluminum in the aluminum composition at a gasification temperature that is greater than or equal to the migration temperature. An outward grown aluminide coating forms on the article. In another embodiment, a method for forming an aluminide coated article, comprises: applying an aluminide composition an article to form a precursor coating, heating the article to a migration temperature of greater than or equal to 1,065° C., gasifying the aluminum at a gasification temperature of greater than or equal to 1,065° C., and forming an outward grown aluminide coating on less than 100% of a surface of the article.	06-03-2010
20110135483	COMPOSITE TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A composite turbine blade and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed. The composite turbine blade comprises a turbine blade portion comprising a first material and a first tip plate comprising a second material. The turbine blade portion has an exterior wall and an interior wall surrounding a hollow interior cavity, and a top surface extending from the exterior wall to the interior wall bounding an orifice that is fluidly connected to the hollow interior cavity. The first tip plate may be attached to the turbine blade along the top surface and extending from proximate the exterior wall of the turbine blade across the orifice to cover the orifice.	06-09-2011
20130287587	COMPOSITE TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A composite turbine blade and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed. The composite turbine blade comprises a turbine blade portion comprising a first material and a first tip plate comprising a second material. The turbine blade portion has an exterior wall and an interior wall surrounding a hollow interior cavity, and a top surface extending from the exterior wall to the interior wall bounding an orifice that is fluidly connected to the hollow interior cavity. The first tip plate may be attached to the turbine blade along the top surface and extending from proximate the exterior wall of the turbine blade across the orifice to cover the orifice.	10-31-2013

Matthew James O'Connell, Taylors, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130294904	METHOD OF REPAIRING A TURBINE COMPONENT - A method of repairing a turbine component having an array of partitions is provided and includes machining one or more partitions of the array to remove trailing edge sections thereof, fabricating one or more replacement inserts, respectively locating the one or more replacement inserts in the one or more machined partitions and substantially simultaneously brazing the one or more replacement inserts to the one or more machined partitions.	11-07-2013

Matthew James O'Connell, Taylor, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140008333	WELDING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - Methods and apparatus for welding a component to fill a groove therein. The method entails simultaneously projecting an electric arc and at least first and second laser beams into the groove. The electric arc melts and deposits a filler material in the groove while the first and second laser beams are projected onto opposite first and second walls, respectively, of the groove. The axis of each of the first and second laser beams is oriented at an acute angle relative to the respective wall thereof.	01-09-2014

Michael D. O'Connell, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110137621	Non-Iterative Mapping of Fan Noise Across a Hydraulic Plane - In embodiments of the present invention a method and computer program product is presented to map noise levels onto a fan's hydraulic operating plane. In another embodiment this methodology allows for the comparison of a first fan configuration to a second fan configuration to enable the selection of a particular fan configuration to be utilized in an electronic system.	06-09-2011
20120111660	IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC NOISE ELIMINATION WITH ACOUSTIC FRAME DESIGN - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing dynamic noise elimination. A system frame includes a plurality of acoustical sensory devices monitoring the system for problem frequencies. The system frame includes a plurality of tubes. When the tube is open, airflow is allowed. When identified tubes are closed, quarter-wavelength attenuation is provided for a frequency in a range of frequencies, based upon a length of the tube when closed. Each of the plurality of tubes is selectively controlled to be operable open or closed at a particular length, responsive to identified problem frequencies.	05-10-2012

Michael Desmond O'Connell, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037152	Mapping Fan Noise Across an Hydraulic Plane - A method and computer program product is presented to map noise levels onto the hydraulic operating plane. Application of this model has the potential to show which fan is quieter, where, and by how much. It is shown how the technique can be applied to a diverse set of comparisons including speed, diameter, type, model, and multiple fans in combination.	02-05-2009
20130033784	PERIODIC ROTATIONAL VIBRATION CHECK FOR STORAGE DEVICES TO COMPENSATE FOR VARYING LOADS - A periodic rotational vibration check for storage devices to compensate for varying loads is disclosed. A variable representing rotational vibration status is maintained in a rotational vibration log. The variable is processed to determine whether a storage device exhibits a rotational vibration issue. Workload analysis is performed to identify a change to the workloads run on physically separate hardware to resolve the rotational vibration issue and thus eliminate the need for more expensive hardware.	02-07-2013
20140233365	PERIODIC ROTATIONAL VIBRATION CHECK FOR STORAGE DEVICES TO COMPENSATE FOR VARYING LOADS - A periodic rotational vibration check for storage devices to compensate for varying loads is disclosed. A variable representing rotational vibration status is maintained in a rotational vibration log. The variable is processed to determine whether a storage device exhibits a rotational vibration issue. Workload analysis is performed to identify a change to the workloads run on physically separate hardware to resolve the rotational vibration issue and thus eliminate the need for more expensive hardware.	08-21-2014

Michele O'Connell, Punta Gorda, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120023643	CLOTHING HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE AND REVERSIBLE SECTIONS - A lower body garment such as shorts or pants are separable into two complementary halves, each including a decorative element. The garment can convert into two distinct and unique wearable garments. A lower body garment can also include independently reversible complementary halves capable of converting into eight distinct and unique wearable garments.	02-02-2012

Mike O'Connell, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130269336	Printed Actuators and Uses Thereof - Printed active origami combines printed electronics with nanomaterial coated polymer based actuators to create active printed structures. The fabrication processes include the step of applying carbon nanomaterial coatings to polymeric films. Products produced by the processes include actuating materials, such as solid state actuators that can be used as active element(s) in a printable active origami robot.	10-17-2013

Neil O'Connell, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100189303	Personal Audio Set With Adjustable Force Mechanisms - A personal audio device including a flexible headband is disclosed. The flexible headband includes a left and right headband portion. The headband has a longitudinal centerline which occupies a substantially single plane. The personal audio device also includes a left earphone, which is secured to a first end of the left headband portion, and a right earphone, which is secured to a first end of the right headband portion. A connector portion connects a second end of the left headband portion with a second end of the right headband portion. The connector portion is linearly adjustable, which enables a distance between the left headband portion and right headband portion to be variable. A change in the distance causes an inversely proportional change in bent compression force applied by a left earphone and applied by the right earphone.	07-29-2010
20120140974	PERSONAL AUDIO SET WITH ADJUSTABLE FORCE MECHANISMS - A personal audio device including a flexible headband is disclosed. The flexible headband includes a left and right headband portion. The headband has a longitudinal centerline which occupies a substantially single plane. The personal audio device also includes a left earphone, which is secured to a first end of the left headband portion, and a right earphone, which is secured to a first end of the right headband portion. A connector portion connects a second end of the left headband portion with a second end of the right headband portion. The connector portion is linearly adjustable, which enables a distance between the left headband portion and right headband portion to be variable. A change in the distance causes an inversely proportional change in bent compression force applied by a left earphone and applied by the right earphone.	06-07-2012
20140277642	TECHNIQUE FOR AUGMENTING THE ACOUSTIC OUTPUT OF A PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE - A portable audio device is configured to generate acoustic output in conjunction with an auxiliary audio device when the portable audio device and the auxiliary audio device both reside within a given boundary. When the portable audio device enters a region defined by the boundary, the portable audio device determines optimized device settings and/or parameters for the portable audio device and for the auxiliary audio device based on differences between the operational capabilities of those two audio devices. When the portable audio device exits the region defined by the boundary, the portable audio device returns to nominal operation.	09-18-2014
20140277646	TECHNIQUE FOR AUGMENTING THE ACOUSTIC OUTPUT OF A PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE - A portable audio device is configured to generate acoustic output in conjunction with an auxiliary audio device when the portable audio device and the auxiliary audio device both reside within a given boundary. When the portable audio device enters a region defined by the boundary, the portable audio device determines optimized device settings and/or parameters for the portable audio device and for the auxiliary audio device based on differences between the operational capabilities of those two audio devices. When the portable audio device exits the region defined by the boundary, the portable audio device returns to nominal operation.	09-18-2014

Patrick M. O'Connell, Hershey, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100000959	METHOD FOR REFORMING A PORTION OF A PLASTIC CONTAINER TO INCLUDE A TRANSFERABLE ELEMENT, AND THE RESULTING CONTAINER - A method and apparatus for reforming a portion of a blow molded plastic container includes directing energy from a heater onto the portion of the container so as to heat the portion while leaving the remainder of the container relatively unheated. The heated portion of the container is then engaged by a reforming tool having an embossed or imprinted characteristic on a contact surface of the reforming tool so as to reform the portion of the container and form a three-dimensional feature thereon which is not reproducible without using the method and/or apparatus of the present invention. Alternatively, the heated portion of the container is engaged by a reforming tool having a transferable element on a contact surface of the reforming tool so as to reform the portion of the container and transfer the transferable element to the portion of the container.	01-07-2010
20120007289	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMALLY MONITORING PROCESS FOR FORMING PLASTIC BLOW-MOLDED CONTAINERS - The present invention provides a method of measuring the placement of material forming a blow-molded plastic container after the container is released from a mold of a blow molder having a plurality of molds, wherein each plastic container comprises a continuous sidewall and a base, the method comprising the steps of: detecting with an infrared camera infrared light emitted from the container after the container is released from a mold; converting the detected infrared light into corresponding electrical signals; transmitting the electrical signals to a microprocessor; comparing in the microprocessor the electrical signals with stored data regarding desired material distribution forming the plastic container; and producing output information regarding the placement of material forming the container.	01-12-2012

Paul T. O'Connell, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106133	REMOVEABLE FILTER HEAD	05-05-2011

Richard S. O'Connell, Morristown, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292655	LEASE GUARANTY BUSINESS MODEL - Methods are provided for lease guaranty services. A landlord enters into an arrangement with a lease guaranty service provider including an agreed upon lease guaranty policy to cover a rental property associated with the landlord. Under the lease guaranty policy, the landlord is a beneficiary and is bound to some contractual duties. A tenant, interested in renting the rental property, enters into a lease guaranty participation agreement with the lease guaranty service provider, which provides that the lease guaranty service provider pays the landlord a claim amount, resulted from the tenant's failure to comply with a lease signed between the tenant and the landlord for the rental property, and the tenant is legally liable to the lease guaranty service provider.	11-26-2009

Rob O'Connell, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110112351	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING QUALITY ASSURANCE CRITERIA IN DELIVERY OF A TREATMENT PLAN - System and method of determining whether a component of a radiation therapy system is operating within a dosimetric tolerance. The method can include the acts of generating a treatment plan for a patient, the treatment plan specifying a radiation amount to be delivered to the patient, delivering radiation to the patient according to the treatment plan, obtaining feedback during the delivery of radiation, the feedback related to one of a position, a velocity, and an acceleration for one of a multi-leaf collimator, a gantry, a couch, and a jaws, generating a mathematical model based on the feedback for one of the multi-leaf collimator, the gantry, the couch, and the jaws, calculating a delivered dose amount based on the mathematical model and treatment plan information, calculating a deviation in dose between the radiation amount specified in the treatment plan and the delivered dose amount, and determining whether the deviation in dose is within a dosimetric tolerance for the one of the multi-leaf collimator, the gantry, the couch, and the jaws.	05-12-2011

Ryan O'Connell, North Haven, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110218821	HEALTH CARE DEVICE AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The invention described herein solves the challenges encountered in searching for medical/clinical information from multiple data sources. Systems, methods, and devices of the invention allow a user to search a number of dissimilar information sources simultaneously, and view, process, and perform correlations on the information. The invention uses faceted search to process clinical values, subject characteristics, and population characteristics, thereby providing a user with an array of information useful for monitoring or improving the state of health of a patient or a patient population. The invention enables a user to evaluate information in a patient-centric way, and analyze information at either the individual or the population level.	09-08-2011

Ryan M. O'Connell, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120322854	REGULATION OF MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION USING MIR-125B - The present disclosure relates to regulation of macrophage activation by delivering of miRNAs, for example miR-125	12-20-2012

Susan O'Connell, Chesterbrook, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130231627	REFASTENABLE TRAINING PANT WITH OFFSET AND THIN SEAM - An absorbent article including a chassis having a front waist portion and a back waist portion, front side panels having an inside surface and an outside surface, back side panels having an inside surface and an outside surface, and seams adapted to attach the front side panels to the back side panels in an overlapped configuration offset toward the front waist portion, the seams made up of one or more fastening components attached to the outside surface of each of the back side panels.	09-05-2013

Susan O'Connell, State College, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100191213	ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH INTERMITTENT SIDE SEAMS - An absorbent article has an inside surface that faces a wearer's body when the absorbent article is worn, and an outside surface opposite the inside surface. The absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet and a backsheet, at least a portion of the backsheet being liquid impervious. A front waist portion includes a first side front panel and a second side front panel. A back waist portion includes a first side back panel and a second side back panel. A crotch portion longitudinally extends between the front waist portion and the back waist portion. An absorbent assembly is disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. A first fastening component is disposed at the first side front panel and a second fastening component is disposed at the second side front panel for respective attachment to the first side back panel and the second side back panel to fasten the absorbent article around the waist of the wearer. The first and second fastening components each have at least one active fastening portion and at least one non-active fastening portion.	07-29-2010
20110245792	ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LEG CUFFS - An absorbent article comprises a chassis having a front waist portion, a back waist portion, and a crotch portion extending between the front and back waist portions. The chassis includes a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. An outer leg cuff is disposed outward of each of the longitudinal side edges of the chassis having elastics forming a gather along at least a portion thereof. One or more inner leg cuffs are disposed on the inside surface of the chassis along each of the longitudinal side edges thereof having elastics forming a gather along at least a portion of the crotch portion. One or more fastening components are disposed at the outer longitudinal side of the outer leg cuffs to fasten the absorbent article around the waist of the wearer.	10-06-2011

Terrence Dillon O'Connell, Davenport, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120248082	LARGE PANEL ASSEMBLY WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for welding large panel assemblies is provided. The system includes at least one transport track extending along an area in which a panel to be welded will be placed. A movable support structure is mounted to move along the transport track. A welding robot is supported by the support structure and configured to move to welding locations where welds are to be completed between a part and the panel. A pressing component is supported by the support structure and configured to press the part toward the panel. A welder is coupled to the welding robot for executing welds at the welding locations, and a control system is configured to command operation of the support structure, the pressing component, the robot, and the welder to execute the welds.	10-04-2012

Thomas O'Connell, Sunny Isles Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120145170	METHOD FOR PREPARING TOBACCO EXTRACT FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES - A method and a system for preparing a tobacco extract for use in an electronic smoking device are provided. A tobacco extract and an electronic smoking device are also provided. The method includes grinding tobacco into granulated particles, and heating purified water. The method further includes injecting the heated purified water through the granulated particles of the tobacco for a predetermined period of time to produce an aqueous solution, and adding purified water to the aqueous solution. Further, the method includes heating the aqueous solution, and injecting the heated aqueous solution through ground tobacco for the predetermined period of time to produce a tobacco extract for use in the electronic smoking device.	06-14-2012
20140000636	METHOD FOR PREPARING TOBACCO EXTRACT FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES	01-02-2014
20140000637	METHOD FOR PREPARING TOBACCO EXTRACT FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES	01-02-2014

Thomas N. O'Connell, New London, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090286804	METABOLITES OF 1-[6-(1-ETHYL-1-HYDROXY-PROPYL)-PYRIDIN-3-YL]-3-[2-(4-METHYL-PIPERAZIN-1-- YL)-BENZYL]-PYRROLIDIN-2-ONE AS SERATONIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - Metabolites of 1-[6-(1-ethyl-1-hydroxy-propyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-benzyl]-pyrrolidin-2-one, and use of same. Metabolites of the present invention are as shown in Formula (II): (II) wherein R	11-19-2009

Thomas P. O'Connell, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100326531	COMBINATION FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND REVERSE FLOW CHECK VALVE - A combination flow control and reverse flow check valve provides a compact valve unit for controlling the flow of fluid in a downstream direction and limiting undesired backflow of liquid into a source such as a reservoir. The flow control and reverse flow check valve may be provided as a unitary member having a housing with an upstream end configured for mounting to the liquid source, a fluid conveying channel within the housing, and a check element positioned in the channel between the flow control valve, such as a ball valve, and a seat which is complementally configured with the check element to normally seal against backflow. A blocking element may be provided to prevent interference of the check element with the operation of the flow control valve while permitting liquid to flow in an intended downstream direction. Because the occurrence of a backflow event is an undesired and infrequent event which may necessitate investigation, the check element may be sized and made of a material which will move past the seat during pressurized flow, thereby providing an indicator that a backflow event has occurred when the check element is found within the source.	12-30-2010

Thomas T. O'Connell, Dexter, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090300199	Methods and Media for a Protocol Abstraction Layer for Information Handling Systems - A method for communicating with remote devices wherein the method includes sending a request through an application programming interface (API), formatting the request and routing the request to a first connection associated with a first protocol. The method further includes mapping the request into a first command, wherein the first command conforms to the first protocol and sending the first command to a remote device.	12-03-2009

Thomas W. O'Connell, Palatine, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130071287	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING STORED CROPS INFECTED WITH TOXINS - A method of reducing toxins in stored crops comprises producing a stream of aqueous or gas ClO	03-21-2013

Tim O'Connell, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120189388	FOAMED BITUMINOUS EMULSION - The invention is a foamed bituminous emulsion comprising a bituminous emulsion and vapor entrained within the bituminous emulsion, such that the foamed bituminous emulsion is a frothy mass of foam. The temperature of the foamed bituminous emulsion may be less than 100° C., less than 75° C., or less than 50° C. The vapor entrained within the bituminous emulsion may have a volume greater than 5%, 25%, or 50% by volume of the volume of the bituminous emulsion. The foamed bituminous emulsion may be combined with paving materials to produce a foamed bituminous emulsion paving mixture. A layer may by produced by forming a bituminous emulsion; foaming the bituminous emulsion to produce a foamed bituminous emulsion, where foaming the bituminous emulsion comprises causing vapor to become entrained within the bituminous emulsion; combining the foamed bituminous emulsion with paving materials to produce a paving mixture; and applying the paving mixture to an existing surface to form a new surface. The method may further comprise compacting the new surface. The paving mixture may have a temperature less than 100° C., less than 75° C., or less than 50° C. when applied to the existing surface.	07-26-2012

Todd J. O'Connell, Wonder Lake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130231429	Emulsion Compositions Comprising Polyacrylamide Copolymer and Ethylene Oxide - Propylene Oxide Copolymer - A polyacrylamide-based composition as a microemulsion is provided in the form of a water-in-oil microemulsion with polyacrylamide dissolved in the water phase, and further comprising ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer. Specifically, the present invention includes, dissolved in the water phase, a polyacrylamide copolymer and an EO/PO block copolymer, with the water phase mixed with an oil phase. Preferably, the present invention may further comprise the presence of at least one fatty acid and/or at least one nonionic surfactant to stabilize the microemulsion. In addition, the present invention may further comprise effective amount of other components, such as pesticides and/or fertilizers, that may be delivered to trees, plants or other vegetation.	09-05-2013
20140323312	Polyacrylamide Based Agricultural Compositions - A polyacrylamide based agricultural composition as a microemulsion is provided in form of a water-in-oil microemulsion with polyacrylamide dissolved in the water phase where the polyacrylamide solids content is from about two up to about 15 percent by weight, which is then further diluted in water at the time of use to impart the desired characteristics of the polymer to the water phase or to the material to which the water phase is applied.	10-30-2014
20140323609	POLYACRYLAMIDE BASED AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS - A polyacrylamide based agricultural composition as a microemulsion is provided in form of a water-in-oil microemulsion with polyacrylamide dissolved in the water phase where the polyacrylamide solids content is from about two up to about 15 percent by weight, which is then further diluted in water at the time of use to impart the desired characteristics of the polymer to the water phase or to the material to which the water phase is applied.	10-30-2014
20140378554	WATER-IN-OIL POLYACRYLAMIDE-BASED MICROEMULSIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A water-in-oil microemulsion, including a polyacrylamide, a fatty acid, a surfactant, an oil continuous phase, and an aqueous discontinuous phase in the oil continuous phase. The fatty acid includes a tall oil fatty acid, oleic acid, or a combination of a tall oil fatty acid and oleic acid. The water-in-oil microemulsion contains 6 to 48 parts by weight of the polyacrylamide, 30 to 62 parts by weight of the fatty acid, and 20 to 44 parts by weight of the surfactant per 100 parts by weight of the polyacrylamide, the fatty acid, and the surfactant combined.	12-25-2014

William T. O'Connell, Wheaton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110184923	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE OF DATABASE INDEXES - Rectifying discrepancies between a table, from which a segment of data has been removed, and an index for the table may be deferred. Each entry in the index is sequentially analyzed to remove entries therefrom referring to any removed segment referenced in the starting location list. During this process, if a segment newly removed from the table is detected, then analysis of the index entries continues and an indicator is set that another segment has been removed. Analysis of the entries continues in a looping fashion until each entry has been assessed to determine if it makes a reference to any of the removed segments. If a query is received before rectification is complete then the query is amended by establishing search boundaries based so that the query does not produce any entries in the index referring to removed segments.	07-28-2011