Patents by Inventor Edward O'Brien
Edward O'Brien 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).
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Patent number: 11971143Abstract: According to aspects, hydrogen fueling systems and methods are provided, including vehicle-to-vehicle communication techniques, hydrogen cooling techniques and/or hydrogen dispenser control techniques that facilitate improving aspects of a hydrogen fueling station.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Ivys Inc.Inventors: Darryl Edward Pollica, Christopher John O'Brien, Bryan Gordon
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Patent number: 11913607Abstract: According to aspects, hydrogen fueling systems and methods are provided, including vehicle-to-vehicle communication techniques, hydrogen cooling techniques and/or hydrogen dispenser control techniques that facilitate improving aspects of a hydrogen fueling station.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ivys Inc.Inventors: Darryl Edward Pollica, Christopher John O'Brien, Bryan Gordon
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Patent number: 11333212Abstract: A position sensing system and method for a braking assembly for a vehicle. The braking assembly includes a rotor, a caliper assembly disposed around the rotor and having a fixed mount bracket and a floating portion which moves when the brakes are applied. The position sensing system has a sensing element and a reference portion. The sensing element is attached to a location of the braking assembly such that the reference portion moves in relation to the sensing element when the floating portion moves. The sensor assembly is configured to generate a signal correlative to the relative positions of the sensing element and reference portion. The position sensing system includes a processor configured to store predetermined signatures and determine a condition of a component of the vehicle based on a match between the signal and one of the predetermined signatures.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Sensata Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Heeder, Jacob Supron, Aditya Balasubramanian, Nevin Molyneaux, Mark Duffy, Edward O'Brien
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Patent number: 11208522Abstract: Lactide-based random polyester polyols for use in polyurethane compositions are disclosed. The polyester polyols have an OH value in the range of greater than 400 mg KOH/g up to 1100 mg KOH/g and are the reaction product of at least one polycarboxylic acid, at least one lactide, and one or more polyalcohols. The polyester polyols can be formulated into the B-side of a two part polyurethane composition to obtain a polyurethane having improved hardness and solvent resistance and a low VOC content. The polyurethane composition is particularly suitable for polyurethane coating applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Michael Edward O'Brien, Jeffrey R. Janos, Scott Yin
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Publication number: 20200140600Abstract: Lactide-based random polyester polyols for use in polyurethane compositions are disclosed. The polyester polyols have an OH value in the range of greater than 400 mg KOH/g up to 1100 mg KOH/g and are the reaction product of at least one polycarboxylic acid, at least one lactide, and one or more polyalcohols. The polyester polyols can be formulated into the B-side of a two part polyurethane composition to obtain a polyurethane having improved hardness and solvent resistance and a low VOC content. The polyurethane composition is particularly suitable for polyurethane coating applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Michael Edward O'Brien, Jeffrey R. Janos, Scott Yin
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Patent number: 10532725Abstract: A position sensing system for a braking system has a rotor and a caliper assembly disposed at least partially around the rotor. The caliper assembly has a fixed mount bracket and a floating portion. At least two brake pads are attached to the floating portion, operable to exert a force against the rotor in response to a force through the floating portion. A first portion is coupled to the fixed mount bracket. A second portion is coupled to the floating portion such that the second portion moves in response to movement of the floating portion. A sensor assembly measures a distance between the first portion and the second portion. A wireless transmitter sends a signal from the sensor assembly to detached electronics, the signal representing the distance measured.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Sensata Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Heeder, Edward O'Brien, Aditya Balasubramanian, Nevin Molyneaux, Mark Duffy
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Publication number: 20190120313Abstract: A position sensing system and method for a braking assembly for a vehicle. The braking assembly includes a rotor, a caliper assembly disposed around the rotor and having a fixed mount bracket and a floating portion which moves when the brakes are applied. The position sensing system has a sensing element and a reference portion. The sensing element is attached to a location of the braking assembly such that the reference portion moves in relation to the sensing element when the floating portion moves. The sensor assembly is configured to generate a signal correlative to the relative positions of the sensing element and reference portion. The position sensing system includes a processor configured to store predetermined signatures and determine a condition of a component of the vehicle based on a match between the signal and one of the predetermined signatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Sensata Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Heeder, Jacob Supron, Aditya Balasubramanian, Nevin Molyneaux, Mark Duffy, Edward O'Brien
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Publication number: 20190016327Abstract: A position sensing system for a braking system has a rotor and a caliper assembly disposed at least partially around the rotor. The caliper assembly has a fixed mount bracket and a floating portion. At least two brake pads are attached to the floating portion, operable to exert a force against the rotor in response to a force through the floating portion. A first portion is coupled to the fixed mount bracket. A second portion is coupled to the floating portion such that the second portion moves in response to movement of the floating portion. A sensor assembly measures a distance between the first portion and the second portion. A wireless transmitter sends a signal from the sensor assembly to detached electronics, the signal representing the distance measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Sensata Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Heeder, Edward O'Brien, Aditya Balasubramanian, Nevin Molyneaux, Mark Duffy
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Publication number: 20180218176Abstract: Disclosed is a system, a method and computer-readable medium for implementing a smart contract on a blockchain. The method includes creating, via a processor, a smart contract documenting a contractual relationship of at least two parties based on an exchange of an asset, monitoring an execution of the smart contract and a current value of the asset to yield a status, and managing the smart contract based on the status. The smart contract can be exited and unused gas returned based on an event occurring or a quorum parameter being met.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Erik Voorhees, Shawn Owen, Blake Cohen, Benjamin Yablon, Michael Mogren, Caleb Slade, Edward O'Brien, Raine Revere
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Publication number: 20180183931Abstract: An apparatus provides calling parties with an opportunity to record a voice message when their incoming call goes unanswered and to then automatically transcribe that voice message to text which the apparatus then forwards to the called party without also maintaining the recorded voice message in a voice-mail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Quattrocchi, Edward O'Brien, Bennett Crown, Brian McDonald, Michael Sorensen, Roger Northrop
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Patent number: 9352810Abstract: The inventive skate technology comprises a wakeboard or other type of floatation board, particularly, but not solely, designed for use behind a watercraft and which has a longitudinal arc that curves from the lowest points upward at the tip and tail but is reversed in at least one section of the board.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Inventor: Paul Edward O'Brien
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Publication number: 20150127317Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated model of metabolic and macromolecular expression (ME-Model), and a method for reconstructing an ME-Model from biological data. Specifically, the present invention provides a ME-Model which uses a biochemical knowledgebase of an organism to accurately determine the metabolic and macromolecular phenotype of the organism under different conditions. Further, the present invention provides a method to determine the most efficient conditions for producing a product from an organism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Daniel R. Hyduke, Joshua A. Lerman, Bernhard O. Palsson, Edward O'Brien
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Publication number: 20150004858Abstract: The inventive skate technology comprises a wakeboard or other type of floatation board, particularly, but not solely, designed for use behind a watercraft and which has a longitudinal arc that curves from the lowest points upward at the tip and tail but is reversed in at least one section of the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Paul Edward O'Brien
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Patent number: 8914516Abstract: Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for providing an integrated suite of cloud-based, hosted, and internal applications. A server receives from a client device a request to access a portal comprising a plurality of cloud-based, hosted, and internal applications. The server determines an identity of the user, and one or more applications of the plurality of applications available for access by the user. The server establishes a link with one or more computing devices hosting the one or more available applications for providing functionality of the available applications. The server authenticates the user automatically for each of the available applications, and translates communications between the server and each of the applications based on a mapping configuration. The server integrates the established links into a user interface that provide access to each of the available applications, and provides the integrated user interface to the client device.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: FMR LLCInventors: Christopher Warren, John P. Hake, Edward O'Brien
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Patent number: 8631970Abstract: Material dispensing systems and methods for make such systems are described. The material dispensing systems employ a collapsible container having at least two distinct chambers, and is at least partially surrounded by an elastically deformable band. The band stretches as the container is filled with a flowable composition, thereby creating potential energy which can then be used to dispense the composition in lieu of a propellant and/or pressurized container.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Geoffrey Chan, Lawrence Edward O'Brien
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Publication number: 20130304797Abstract: Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for providing an integrated suite of cloud-based, hosted, and internal applications. A server receives from a client device a request to access a portal comprising a plurality of cloud-based, hosted, and internal applications. The server determines an identity of the user, and one or more applications of the plurality of applications available for access by the user. The server establishes a link with one or more computing devices hosting the one or more available applications for providing functionality of the available applications. The server authenticates the user automatically for each of the available applications, and translates communications between the server and each of the applications based on a mapping configuration. The server integrates the established links into a user interface that provide access to each of the available applications, and provides the integrated user interface to the client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: FMR LLCInventors: Christopher Warren, John P. Hake, Edward O'Brien
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Patent number: 8511522Abstract: A valve having a sleeve comprising a sleeve wall including an inner surface; and a plug positioned within the sleeve, the plug comprising at least one portion that is elastically deformable. The plug forms a blind hole extending into the plug from one end thereof to define a plug side wall, and a flow passage that extends through the plug side wall that is either open or openable. The plug defines a valve closed position in an unstressed state, yet is capable of elastically deforming to define a flow channel between the plug and the sleeve in a valve open position. A dispenser containing such a valve is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Geoffrey Chan, Lawrence Edward O'Brien
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Patent number: 8454882Abstract: Material dispensing systems and methods for make such systems are described. The material dispensing systems employ a collapsible container that is at least partially surrounded by an elastically deformable band. The band stretches as the container is filled with a flowable composition, thereby creating potential energy which can then be used to dispense the composition in lieu of a propellant and/or pressurized container.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Geoffrey Chan, Lawrence Edward O'Brien
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Patent number: 8131666Abstract: Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for providing context-based user authentication, workflow processing and data management in a centralized application in communication with a plurality of third-party applications. Changed data from a first third-party application is received by a centralized application. The changed data is processed by the centralized application. The processing comprises determining an urgency type, a second third-party application to which at least a portion of the data is applicable, mapping the data to a second third-party application data structure, and generating a request including the data structure and based on the urgency type and the second third-party application. The request is sent to the second third-party application. Data in a database associated with the centralized application is updated based on the changed data.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: FMR LLCInventors: Edward O'Brien, David Pett
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Patent number: 8061388Abstract: A barrier plug assembly for incorporation into a lower portion of a plumbing installation for supporting a column of test water during inspection of the installation includes a tubular plumbing segment for sealingly securing between and in fluid communication with opposing and spaced apart portions of a plumbing installation, the tubular plumbing segment being formed of plumbing segment material and having a plumbing segment interior and a substantially smooth and continuous plumbing segment interior surface; and a barrier plug having a plug upper surface and a plug lower surface, and having a plug circumferential surface adhering to the plumbing segment interior surface and extending diametrically across and sealing the plumbing segment interior until dislodged by a plug dislodgement triggering means; so that upon plug dislodgement the test water drains and the plumbing installation is operational.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventors: Daniel Edward O'Brien, James Stanley Thomas McCafferty, Robert H Wessels, Horst Moller