O'Connor, NC
Brendan O'Connor, Raleigh, NC US
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20150263303 | POLARIZATION SENSITIVE DEVICES UTILIZING STACKED ORGANIC AND INORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAICS AND RELATED METHODS - Polarization sensitive devices utilizing stacked organic and inorganic photovoltaics and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a polarization sensitive photovoltaic (PV) cell may include an anode, a cathode, and a photoactive layer and a polarizing structure between the anode and the cathode. The photoactive layer may be formed from inorganic or organic materials. The polarizing structure may be integrated with the photoactive layer. Two or more PV cells may be stacked along an axis to form a polarization sensitive device such as, for example, a polarimeter. | 09-17-2015 |
Brendan T. O'Connor, Raleigh, NC US
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20110253200 | REFLECTIVE TANDEM SOLAR CELL - A novel solar cell architecture consisting of multiple fiber-based photovoltaic (PV) cells. Each PV fiber element is designed to maximize the power conversion efficiency within a narrow band of the incident solar spectrum, while reflecting other spectral components through the use of optical microcavity effects and distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) coatings. Combining PV fibers with complementary absorption and reflection characteristics into volume-filling arrays produces an array of spectrally tuned solar cells with an effective dispersion element intrinsic to the architecture, resulting in high external quantum efficiency over the visible spectrum. | 10-20-2011 |
Christopher M. O'Connor, Durham, NC US
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20120208786 | BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HEART FAILURE - The present invention provides for methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing cardiac dysfunction by administering to subject a therapeutically effective amount of a bisphosphonate, functional analogue or a pharmaceutically effective salt thereof. | 08-16-2012 |
20140296166 | BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND\OR REDUCING CARDIAC DYSFUNCTION - The present invention provides for methods and compositions for treating, reducing and/or preventing cardiac dysfunction by administering to subject a therapeutically effective amount of a bisphosphonate, prodrug thereof, functional analogue or a pharmaceutically effective salt thereof in an amount sufficient to increase activity of at least one kinase in heart tissue of the subject. | 10-02-2014 |
J. Timothy O'Connor, Whispering Pines, NC US
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20080290311 | Diaphragm with Segmented Insert - A flush valve diaphragm of a flush valve includes a body having a segmented insert within a flexible body portion and a central passageway. The body further includes a peripheral sealing portion with the flexible body portion within the peripheral sealing portion. The peripheral sealing portion can include an integral filter, an exit chamber and a bypass arrangement, such that water flowing through the filter flows through the bypass arrangement. The integral filter version will retard clogging of the bypass arrangement. The segmented insert includes a plurality of trapezoidal members with outward protrusions. The plurality of trapezoidal members are connected to each other on their outermost edge by a runner. | 11-27-2008 |
20090072177 | FLUSH VALVE HANDLE AND CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY - A flush valve handle assembly and a check valve assembly are provided for use in a flush valve, wherein the flush valve handle assembly and check valve assembly include improved components. The flush valve handle assembly includes a ball member and a plunger rod, one or both of which can be constructed of a polymeric material. An improved flush file retainer is provided which includes at least one ear integrally formed around a circumferential portion thereof. This at least one ear secures the flush file retainer in a snap-fit configuration in the socket-coupling. The check valve assembly includes a piston/seal having a plurality of ribs having a tapered design extending outwardly from a circumferential periphery of the piston/seal. The piston/seal includes a sealing material located on a top surface thereof. This sealing material can be a thermoplastic elastomeric coating material. | 03-19-2009 |
20110163476 | Diaphragm with Segmented Insert - A flush valve diaphragm of a flush valve includes a body having a segmented insert within a flexible body portion and a central passageway. The body further includes a peripheral sealing portion with the flexible body portion within the peripheral sealing portion. The peripheral sealing portion can include an integral filter, an exit chamber and a bypass arrangement, such that water flowing through the filter flows through the bypass arrangement. The integral filter version will retard clogging of the bypass arrangement. The segmented insert includes a plurality of trapezoidal members with outward protrusions. The plurality of trapezoidal members are connected to each other on their outermost edge by a runner. | 07-07-2011 |
20140033418 | Flush Valve Handle and Check Valve Assembly - A flush valve handle assembly and a check valve assembly are provided for use in a flush valve, wherein the flush valve handle assembly and check valve assembly include improved components. The flush valve handle assembly includes a ball member and a plunger rod, one or both of which can be constructed of a polymeric material. An improved flush file retainer is provided which includes at least one ear integrally formed around a circumferential portion thereof. This at least one ear secures the flush file retainer in a snap-fit configuration in the socket-coupling. The check valve assembly includes a piston/seal having a plurality of ribs having a tapered design extending outwardly from a circumferential periphery of the piston/seal. The piston/seal includes a sealing material located on a top surface thereof. This sealing material can be a thermoplastic elastomeric coating material. | 02-06-2014 |
Mark P. O'Connor, Greensboro, NC US
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20150227860 | DEFECT TURNAROUND TIME ANALYTICS ENGINE - In an approach for generating defect turnaround time metrics for assessing project status, a computer retrieves defect turnaround time criteria. The computer imports defect turnaround time data. Based, at least in part, on the defect turnaround time criteria, the computer analyzes the defect turnaround time data. The computer generates defect turnaround time metrics. | 08-13-2015 |
Michael Denis O'Connor, Cary, NC US
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20100296654 | CONFIGURING A NETWORK CONNECTION - A communication system for accessing media items via a display device. A receiver is coupled to the display device and a transmitter is coupled to a computer system. Media items stored locally on the computer system and/or remotely on a remote server may be wirelessly transferred from the transmitter to the receiver for display on the display device. In addition, the transmitter and the receiver may be pre-paired prior to delivery to the user, allowing for the network to be configured without any user input. Advantageously, embodiments provide a user with the ability to conveniently view content stored on a computer or a web server without the user having to perform any wireless network setup procedures. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297964 | DUAL FUNCTION DEVICE - A communication system for accessing media items via a display device. A receiver is coupled to the display device and a transmitter is coupled to a computer system. Media items stored locally on the computer system and/or remotely on a remote server may be wirelessly transferred from the transmitter to the receiver for display on the display device. In addition, the transmitter and the receiver may be pre-paired prior to delivery to the user, allowing for the network to be configured without any user input. Advantageously, embodiments provide a user with the ability to conveniently view content stored on a computer or a web server without the user having to perform any wireless network setup procedures. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299697 | ACCESSING CONTENT VIA A RECEIVER COUPLED TO A TRANSMITTER - A communication system for accessing media items via a display device. A receiver is coupled to the display device and a transmitter is coupled to a computer system. Media items stored locally on the computer system and/or remotely on a remote server may be wirelessly transferred from the transmitter to the receiver for display on the display device. In addition, the transmitter and the receiver may be pre-paired prior to delivery to the user, allowing for the network to be configured without any user input. Advantageously, embodiments provide a user with the ability to conveniently view content stored on a computer or a web server without the user having to perform any wireless network setup procedures. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299709 | ACCESSING CONTENT VIA A RECEIVER COUPLED TO A TRANSMITTER - A communication system for accessing media items via a display device. A receiver is coupled to the display device and a transmitter is coupled to a computer system. Media items stored locally on the computer system and/or remotely on a remote server may be wirelessly transferred from the transmitter to the receiver for display on the display device. In addition, the transmitter and the receiver may be pre-paired prior to delivery to the user, allowing for the network to be configured without any user input. Advantageously, embodiments provide a user with the ability to conveniently view content stored on a computer or a web server without the user having to perform any wireless network setup procedures. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299712 | Dual Function Device - A communication system for accessing media items via a display device. A receiver is coupled to the display device and a transmitter is coupled to a computer system. Media items stored locally on the computer system and/or remotely on a remote server may be wirelessly transferred from the transmitter to the receiver for display on the display device. In addition, the transmitter and the receiver may be pre-paired prior to delivery to the user, allowing for the network to be configured without any user input. Advantageously, embodiments provide a user with the ability to conveniently view content stored on a computer or a web server without the user having to perform any wireless network setup procedures. | 11-25-2010 |
20110043641 | CONFIGURING A DIGITAL CAMERA AS A CO-PROCESSOR - A processor included in a digital camera operates as a co-processor in conjunction with a processor included in a computing device to perform one or more processing operations involving digital video, audio, and/or still images. When the digital camera is coupled to the computing device, the processor in the computing device causes the processor in the digital camera to perform one or more processing operations involving the digital video, audio and/or still images. Advantageously, a user of the digital camera is not limited by the processing resources of the computing device when performing processing operations involving the digital video, audio, and/or still images. | 02-24-2011 |
Scott A. O'Connor, Durham, NC US
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20090143767 | Catheter assemblies and injection molding processes and equipment for making the same - Various single-part catheter assemblies, multi-part integrated catheter assemblies, and methods for making the same are disclosed. The single-part catheter assemblies include a catheter hub integrally formed with a catheter tube for insertion into the bloodstream of a patient. The multi-part integrated catheter assemblies include a catheter hub integrally formed to a catheter tube for insertion into the bloodstream of a patient. The catheter assemblies of the invention may be injection molded in a single step or in multiple steps by injecting flows of molten plastic into a cavity of molds provided herein such that the flows converge into an even distribution about the circumference of the sleeve. The mold may have a core pin designed to fit into the cavity. Through the use of the even distribution of flows, the core pin may be seated within the cavity in an untensioned manner. The catheter assemblies of the invention may be produced of a single material or of multiple materials. | 06-04-2009 |
20090270792 | MICROPROTRUSION ARRAYS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME TO DELIVER SUBSTANCES INTO TISSUE - Improved microprotrusion abrasion devices having fluid retaining or directing patterns, and specific design parameters and method for delivery of substances into the skin. Various configurations of such devices are disclosed, including domed, channeled, patterned and stepped. | 10-29-2009 |
Sean C. O'Connor, Charlotte, NC US
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20090192661 | Braking Regeneration Energy Shunt System - A regeneration energy shunt system utilizes a module to monitor the power bus voltage and can divert excess regeneration energy to a resistor array to dissipate the excess regeneration energy. The module can monitor the state of charge of a rechargeable power source to ascertain when excess regeneration energy condition exists. The resistor array can include a plurality of resistors. The module can ascertain the number of resistors needed dissipate the excess regeneration energy and selectively direct the excess regeneration energy to the required number of resistors. The module can dynamically switch which resistors are used to dissipate the excess regeneration energy and can thereby even out the loading across the resistors. The module can ascertain a state of health of the individual resistors and remove unhealthy resistors from service, report the state of health of the resistors, and initiate changes in operation based thereon. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192691 | Turf Maintenance Vehicle All-Wheel Drive System - A turf maintenance vehicle all-wheel drive traction control system includes a primary wheel propelling the vehicle. A first motor rotates the primary wheel. A traction control system has a first portion communicating with the first motor to monitor either a first motor current demand or a rotational speed of the primary wheel or the first motor and generates a traction control value. A secondary wheel rotated by a second motor steers the vehicle in a vehicle non-slip condition. A traction control system second portion determines a secondary wheel steering angle value. A speed threshold limit stored in the traction control system compared to the traction control value generates a slippage occurrence message indicative of a primary wheel traction loss event. A second motor drive signal created by comparing the steering angle value and the slippage occurrence message energizes the second motor during the traction loss event. | 07-30-2009 |
20120316721 | Braking Regeneration Energy Shunt System - A regeneration energy shunt system utilizes a module to monitor the power bus voltage and can divert excess regeneration energy to a resistor array to dissipate the excess regeneration energy. The module can monitor the state of charge of an energy storage device to ascertain when excess regeneration energy condition exists. The resistor array can include a plurality of resistors. The module can ascertain the number of resistors needed dissipate the excess regeneration energy and selectively direct the excess regeneration energy to the required number of resistors. The module can dynamically switch which resistors are used to dissipate the excess regeneration energy and can thereby even out the loading across the resistors. The module can ascertain a state of health of the individual resistors and remove unhealthy resistors from service, report the state of health of the resistors, and initiate changes in operation based thereon. | 12-13-2012 |
Stephen Moss O'Connor, Charlotte, NC US
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20130109610 | CONCENTRATED SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
20130109611 | CONCENTRATED SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
20140155309 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING FATTY ACYL ISETHIONATE AND SYNTHETIC WAX AND METHOD PRODUCING THE SAME - A method of preparing a component of a personal care bar, the method comprising: (a) providing a composition comprising an isethionate surfactant at a temperature of at least 20° C.; (b) combining the composition comprising the isethionate surfactant with a synthetic 5 wax and optional further components at a temperature of at least 120° C.; and (c) cooling the mixture obtained in step (b). | 06-05-2014 |
20140342974 | CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method of improving the rinsability of a cleansing composition comprising an isethionate ester surfactant of formula R | 11-20-2014 |