Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Murray

Daniel J. Murray has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240151594
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to measuring thermal properties. At least one embodiment includes a method including heating a location of an object with an excitation laser beam, the excitation laser beam being a continuous-wave laser beam modulated by a square-wave modulation waveform. The method may also include measuring temperature at the location over time by measuring changes in one or more reflective properties at the location. Related apparatuses are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Cody A. Dennett, Robert S. Schley, Yuzhou Wang, David H. Hurley, Geoffrey L. Beausoleil, Daniel J. Murray, Michael J. Moorehead
  • Publication number: 20240044683
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S., URBANALTA CORP
    Inventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
  • Patent number: 11821769
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignees: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, URBANALTA CORP
    Inventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
  • Publication number: 20210293591
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S, URBANALTA CORP
    Inventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
  • Patent number: 11060896
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, URBANALTA CORP
    Inventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
  • Publication number: 20210033439
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC, URBANALTA CORP
    Inventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
  • Patent number: 10508939
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    Inventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
  • Patent number: 10116749
    Abstract: A flight management system may include a processor, a memory, a network communication interface, and a flexible data interface stored in the memory and executable by the processor. The flexible data interface is typically configured for providing an abstract data interface layer; retrieving, via the abstract data interface layer, data stored in the memory of the flight management system; and transmitting, via the network communication device, the data to a peripheral device in network communication with the flight management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Peter Gunn, Daniel J. Murray, Patricia Suzan Ness, Bradley D. Cornell, Katie Younkin
  • Publication number: 20180238726
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicants: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTE, URBANALTA CORP
    Inventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
  • Patent number: 9945705
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Inventors: Ruben Kertesz, Daniel J. Murray, Jr., Michael Bolan, Ryan Anderson, Chunsheng Fang
  • Patent number: 9614209
    Abstract: An aircraft comprises a rechargeable battery including an array of battery cells, and means for mitigating consequences of failure of the rechargeable battery due to aircraft operating cycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kelly T. Jones, Alfred R. Carlo, Alan D. Amort, Daniel F. Lewinski, Daniel J. Murray, Douglas D. Maben, Harry H. Ayubi, Craig G. Robotham, Julie K. Plessner, Kevin S. Callahan, Michael L. Trent, Michael R. Madden, Mohammad M. Malik, Richard K. Johnson, Royal E. Boggs, Mehdy Barekatein, Frederic P. Lacaux, Bruce L. Drolen, James C. Russell, John R. Lowell, Thomas P. Barrera, Timothy R. North, Richard P. Lorenz, Matthew J. O'Brien, Nels A. Olson, David C. Shangraw, Mark E. Smith, Jean-Philippe Belieres, George A. McEachen
  • Publication number: 20170082470
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicants: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Urbanalta Corp
    Inventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., Michael BOLAN, Ryan ANDERSON, Chunsheng FANG
  • Publication number: 20170063995
    Abstract: A flight management system may include a processor, a memory, a network communication interface, and a flexible data interface stored in the memory and executable by the processor. The flexible data interface is typically configured for providing an abstract data interface layer; retrieving, via the abstract data interface layer, data stored in the memory of the flight management system; and transmitting, via the network communication device, the data to a peripheral device in network communication with the flight management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Gunn, Daniel J. Murray, Patricia Suzan Ness, Bradley D. Cornell, Katie Younkin
  • Patent number: 9508970
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a rechargeable battery susceptible to thermal runaway, and a metal enclosure for the battery. The enclosure is configured to mitigate battery failure consequences resulting from thermal runaway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kelly T. Jones, Al R. Carlo, Alan D. Amort, Daniel F. Lewinski, Daniel J. Murray, Douglas D. Maben, Harry H. Ayubi, Howard E. McKenzie, Julie K. Plessner, Kevin S. Callahan, Michael L. Trent, Mike R. Madden, Mohammad M. Malik, Richard K. Johnson, Royal E. Boggs
  • Publication number: 20150090049
    Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicants: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Urbanalta Technology
    Inventors: Ruben KERTESZ, Daniel J. MURRAY, JR., MICHAEL BOLAN, RYAN ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20140178582
    Abstract: A method for making a composite membrane including the formation of a porous discriminating layer upon a surface of a porous support, including the step of a) forming a polymer blend comprising: i) a “blending” polymer and ii) a block copolymer comprising durable segments that form a co-continuous phase with the blending polymer and fugitive segments that form self-assembled assembled micro-domains within the co-continuous phase, and b) removing at least a portion of the fugitive segments to yield pores having an average size of ?0.5 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Scott G. Gaynor, Daniel J. Murray, H. C. Silvis, Yasmin N. Srivastava, Junyan Yang
  • Patent number: 8710150
    Abstract: A block copolymer composition containing a diblock copolymer blend including a first poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly((trimethylsilyl)methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer; and, a second poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly((trimethylsilyl)methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer. Also provided are substrates treated with the block copolymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Chang, Valeriy V. Ginzburg, Erin B. Vogel, Daniel J. Murray, Peter Trefonas, Phillip D. Hustad
  • Patent number: 8697810
    Abstract: A copolymer composition including a block copolymer having a poly(methyl methacrylate) block and a poly((trimethylsilyl)methyl methacrylate) block is provided; wherein the block copolymer exhibits a number average molecular weight, MN, of 1 to 1,000 kg/mol; and, wherein the block copolymer exhibits a polydispersity, PD, of 1 to 2. Also provided are substrates treated with the copolymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC
    Inventors: Erin B. Vogel, Valeriy V. Ginzburg, Shih-Wei Chang, Daniel J. Murray, Phillip D. Hustad, Peter Trefonas
  • Patent number: 8569424
    Abstract: Brominated and epoxidized organic compounds are useful flame retardants for polymers such as polystyrene. The organic compounds contain both bromine and oxirane groups, and have molecular weights of at least 1500. The brominated and epoxidized organic compounds can be prepared by sequentially brominating and epoxiding (in either order) a starting compound that contains multiple non-conjugated carbon-carbon double bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Erin B. Vogel, Shari L. Kram, Daniel J. Murray, Bruce A. King
  • Publication number: 20130209694
    Abstract: A block copolymer composition containing a diblock copolymer blend including a first poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly((trimethylsilyl)methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer; and, a second poly(methyl methacrylate)-b-poly((trimethylsilyl)methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer. Also provided are substrates treated with the block copolymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ROHM AND HAAS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Chang, Valeriy V. Ginzburg, Erin B. Vogel, Daniel J. Murray, Peter Trefonas, Phillip D. Hustad