Patents by Inventor Glenn E. McDonald
Glenn E. McDonald 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: 11142473Abstract: Described herein is a system to provide continuously measurements of an analyte present in a fluid sample, particularly dissolved oxygen in wastewater. The system comprises a sample chamber absent of ambient light to contain the sample and in many embodiments employs a non-invasive method of measuring the analyte and determining the change over time in the concentration of the analyte. It is also an aspect of the invention to deliver analyte measurements in real-time and provides the operator with feedback in substantially less time after sample collection than previously accomplished in the field. It is another aspect of the invention to simultaneously or at least in a substantially short period of time thereafter measure temperature to remove initial error encountered at the start of analyte measurement at least until the sample chamber reaches thermal equilibrium.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: Benjamin Van Mooy, Paul D. Fucile, Glenn E. McDonald
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Publication number: 20200071210Abstract: Described herein is a system to provide continuously measurements of an analyte present in a fluid sample, particularly dissolved oxygen in wastewater. The system comprises a sample chamber absent of ambient light to contain the sample and in many embodiments employs a non-invasive method of measuring the analyte and determining the change over time in the concentration of the analyte. It is also an aspect of the invention to deliver analyte measurements in real-time and provides the operator with feedback in substantially less time after sample collection than previously accomplished in the field. It is another aspect of the invention to simultaneously or at least in a substantially short period of time thereafter measure temperature to remove initial error encountered at the start of analyte measurement at least until the sample chamber reaches thermal equilibrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: BENJAMIN VAN MOOY, PAUL D. FUCILE, GLENN E. MCDONALD
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Patent number: 10486991Abstract: Described herein is a system to provide continuously measurements of an analyte present in a fluid sample, particularly dissolved oxygen in wastewater. The system comprises a sample chamber absent of ambient light to contain the sample and in many embodiments employs a non-invasive method of measuring the analyte and determining the change over time in the concentration of the analyte. It is also an aspect of the invention to deliver analyte measurements in real-time and provides the operator with feedback in substantially less time after sample collection than previously accomplished in the field. It is another aspect of the invention to simultaneously or at least in a substantially short period of time thereafter measure temperature to remove initial error encountered at the start of analyte measurement at least until the sample chamber reaches thermal equilibrium.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: Benjamin Van Mooy, Paul D. Fucile, Glenn E. McDonald
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Publication number: 20180148360Abstract: Described herein is a system to provide continuously measurements of an analyte present in a fluid sample, particularly dissolved oxygen in wastewater. The system comprises a sample chamber absent of ambient light to contain the sample and in many embodiments employs a non-invasive method of measuring the analyte and determining the change over time in the concentration of the analyte. It is also an aspect of the invention to deliver analyte measurements in real-time and provides the operator with feedback in substantially less time after sample collection than previously accomplished in the field. It is another aspect of the invention to simultaneously or at least in a substantially short period of time thereafter measure temperature to remove initial error encountered at the start of analyte measurement at least until the sample chamber reaches thermal equilibrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: BENJAMIN VAN MOOY, PAUL D. FUCILE, GLENN E. MCDONALD
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Patent number: 9778228Abstract: A self-contained monitor array for measuring at least one type of electromagnetic emission and at least one type of mechanical wave emission from a marine-based and/or terrestrial human activity or installation such as alternate energy sources. A multi-modal monitor system includes at least two such arrays, at least one clock, and at least one data storage unit. The monitor system is employed at the site of a turbine installation to measure at least one type of emission generated by the turbine and may comprise a controller to compare the emission signals with pre-determined acceptable value ranges and adjust the performance of the turbine accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTIONInventors: Paul D. Fucile, Glenn E. McDonald, Edward L. Hobart
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Publication number: 20160161451Abstract: A self-contained monitor array for measuring at least one type of electromagnetic emission and at least one type of mechanical wave emission from a marine-based and/or terrestrial human activity or installation such as alternate energy sources. A multi-modal monitor system includes at least two such arrays, at least one clock, and at least one data storage unit. The monitor system is employed at the site of a turbine installation to measure at least one type of emission generated by the turbine and may comprise a controller to compare the emission signals with pre-determined acceptable value ranges and adjust the performance of the turbine accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Paul D. Fucile, Glenn E. McDonald, Edward L. Hobart
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Patent number: 8579186Abstract: A system and method of tracking a plurality of items during transfer from a source location to a destination. One embodiment is a method comprising associating information identifying the plurality of items with a radio frequency (RF) tag that identifies a carrier unit. The method further comprises storing said associated information in at least one of the RF tag and a computer memory. The method further comprises communicating with the RF tag to identify the location of the carrier unit. The method further comprises identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of items based at least in part on the location of the carrier unit. Another embodiment is a system configured to perform an embodiment of the method.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventor: Glenn E McDonald
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Patent number: 8240078Abstract: A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventors: Craig W. Hawryshyn, Steven R. Shaw, Gregory J. Mitchell, Glenn E. McDonald, Richard R. Fay
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Publication number: 20120154124Abstract: A system and method of tracking a plurality of items during transfer from a source location to a destination. One embodiment is a method comprising associating information identifying the plurality of items with a radio frequency (RF) tag that identifies a carrier unit. The method further comprises storing said associated information in at least one of the RF tag and a computer memory. The method further comprises communicating with the RF tag to identify the location of the carrier unit. The method further comprises identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of items based at least in part on the location of the carrier unit. Another embodiment is a system configured to perform an embodiment of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: United States Postal ServiceInventor: Glenn E. McDonald
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Patent number: 8123118Abstract: A system and method of tracking a plurality of items during transfer from a source location to a destination. One embodiment is a method comprising associating information identifying the plurality of items with a radio frequency (RF) tag that identifies a carrier unit. The method further comprises storing said associated information in at least one of the RF tag and a computer memory. The method further comprises communicating with the RF tag to identify the location of the carrier unit. The method further comprises identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of items based at least in part on the location of the carrier unit. Another embodiment is a system configured to perform an embodiment of the method.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventor: Glenn E McDonald
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Publication number: 20080308623Abstract: A system and method of tracking a plurality of items during transfer from a source location to a destination. One embodiment is a method comprising associating information identifying the plurality of items with a radio frequency (RF) tag that identifies a carrier unit. The method further comprises storing said associated information in at least one of the RF tag and a computer memory. The method further comprises communicating with the RF tag to identify the location of the carrier unit. The method further comprises identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of items based at least in part on the location of the carrier unit. Another embodiment is a system configured to perform an embodiment of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventor: Glenn E. McDonald
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Publication number: 20080289241Abstract: A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Craig W. Hawryshyn, Steven R. Shaw, Gregory J. Mitchell, Glenn E. McDonald, Richard R. Fay
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Patent number: 7416134Abstract: A system and method of tracking a plurality of items during transfer from a source location to a destination. One embodiment is a method comprising associating information identifying the plurality of items with a radio frequency (RF) tag that identifies a carrier unit. The method further comprises storing the associated information in at least one of the RF tag and a computer memory. The method further comprises communicating with the RE tag to identify the location of the carrier unit. The method further comprises identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of items based at least in part on the location of the carrier unit. Another embodiment is a system configured to perform an embodiment of the method.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventor: Glenn E. McDonald
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Patent number: 7309000Abstract: A system and method of tracking a plurality of mail units during transfer from a source location to a destination. One embodiment is a method comprising associating information identifying the plurality of mail units with a radio frequency (RF) tag that identifies a carrier unit. The method further comprises storing said associated information in at least one of the RF tag and a computer memory. The method further comprises communicating with the RF tag to identify the location of the carrier unit. The method further comprises identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of mail units based at least in part on the location of the carrier unit. Another embodiment is a system configured to perform an embodiment of the method.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventor: Glenn E. McDonald