Patents by Inventor James J. O'Connor
James J. O'Connor 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: 10543553Abstract: A welding assembly and method is described which includes a charging circuit and regulator coupled to an input power source; an energy storage element connected in parallel with the charging circuit and regulator to increase the weld current output, wherein the energy storage element is charged by the charging circuit and regulator; and a weld output controller connected in parallel with the energy storage element for controlling a welding arc between an electrode and a workpiece, wherein the weld output controller includes a forward converter/inverter including a series circuit of a primary winding of a transformer, and a switching element which is coupled to the energy storage element, and a rectifier smoothing circuit which rectifies and smoothes a voltage induced in a secondary winding of the transformer according to a switching operation of the switching element, wherein the rectifier smoothing circuit conducts during an ON period of the switching element.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20170173721Abstract: A welding assembly and method is described which includes a charging circuit and regulator coupled to an input power source; an energy storage element connected in parallel with the charging circuit and regulator to increase the weld current output, wherein the energy storage element is charged by the charging circuit and regulator; and a weld output controller connected in parallel with the energy storage element for controlling a welding arc between an electrode and a workpiece, wherein the weld output controller includes a forward converter/inverter including a series circuit of a primary winding of a transformer, and a switching element which is coupled to the energy storage element, and a rectifier smoothing circuit which rectifies and smoothes a voltage induced in a secondary winding of the transformer according to a switching operation of the switching element, wherein the rectifier smoothing circuit conducts during an ON period of the switching element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 9592566Abstract: A welding assembly and method is described which includes a charging circuit and regulator coupled to an input power source; an energy storage element connected in parallel with the charging circuit and regulator to increase the weld current output, wherein the energy storage element is charged by the charging circuit and regulator; and a weld output controller connected in parallel with the energy storage element for controlling a welding arc between an electrode and a workpiece, wherein the weld output controller includes a forward converter/inverter including a series circuit of a primary winding of a transformer, and a switching element which is coupled to the energy storage element, and a rectifier smoothing circuit which rectifies and smoothes a voltage induced in a secondary winding of the transformer according to a switching operation of the switching element, wherein the rectifier smoothing circuit conducts during an ON period of the switching element.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20140246411Abstract: A welding assembly and method is described which includes a charging circuit and regulator coupled to an input power source; an energy storage element connected in parallel with the charging circuit and regulator to increase the weld current output, wherein the energy storage element is charged by the charging circuit and regulator; and a weld output controller connected in parallel with the energy storage element for controlling a welding arc between an electrode and a workpiece, wherein the weld output controller includes a forward converter/inverter including a series circuit of a primary winding of a transformer, and a switching element which is coupled to the energy storage element, and a rectifier smoothing circuit which rectifies and smoothes a voltage induced in a secondary winding of the transformer according to a switching operation of the switching element, wherein the rectifier smoothing circuit conducts during an ON period of the switching element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7357398Abstract: A cart for transporting items used in welding operations includes a platform, wheels, a handle and a connector. The platform is dimensioned such that an associated container of welding consumables can rest on the platform. The wheels connect to the platform to facilitate movement of the cart. The handle connects to and extends upwardly from the platform. The connector allows for selective connecting of the cart to an associated welding cart.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7200951Abstract: The positions of electrical boxes, switches and outlets are marked and accurately located by use of an integrated measuring apparatus having multiple sets of slots, indicia printed on left and right edges of the front side of the apparatus, and levels for positioning the apparatus vertically. The integrated electrician's measurement apparatus locates the electrical boxes, switches and outlets in horizontal level even when an irregular floor is present. Such electrical devices are positioned at required distances that meet code requirements without need for additional tools. Location and installation of the boxes is facilitated. The boxes are positioned quickly and accurately in compliance with applicable code requirements. Portions of pertinent sections of the code are provided for ready reference on the body of the integrated electrician's measuring apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 6952805Abstract: The system and method of the present invention automatically provides dynamically generated completion information for facilitating user input of email addresses or contact information. This completion information is developed from a “data store” comprised of multiple data sources such as previously sent or received email, and other types of electronic files such as word processor or spreadsheet files. The present invention monitors and uses the information in the data store to automatically store, track, maintain, and organize data entries in a dynamic “resolution list”. As a user begins to input an email address or contact, the present invention can either automatically complete the entry using a most probable result from the resolution list, or can display a list of likely matches from which the user may select the desired email address or contact.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2000Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John E. Tafoya, David S. Cortright, Daniel W. Crevier, James J. O'Connor, Michael W. Fullerton, Jud E. Spencer
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Patent number: 6895426Abstract: The present invention is directed at a system and process for allowing a user to treat email addresses as objects. This allows easy manipulation of the email addresses, such as allowing them to be added to a contact list, copied to the computer's clipboard, or double-clicked to open the related contact information for that email address sender. Email addresses are treated as objects in the message preview pane and full message windows of both incoming and outgoing email messages. A small icon is added to the text of each address. In a preferred embodiment, the icons will vary depending on the pedigree of the address. The invention is not limited to single addresses. Rather, an entry denoting a mailing list could also be treated as an object and a unique icon could be employed to indicate the nature of the entry. For outgoing messages, the pedigree of the address or list is determined by monitoring where the user obtained the address.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David S. Cortright, Daniel W. Crevier, James J. O'Connor, Michael W. Fullerton
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Patent number: 6829607Abstract: The system and method of the present invention automatically provides dynamically generated completion information for facilitating user input of email addresses or contact information. This completion information is developed from a “data store” comprised of multiple data sources such as previously sent or received email, and other types of electronic files such as word processor or spreadsheet files. The present invention monitors and uses the information in the data store to automatically store, track, maintain, and organize data entries in a dynamic “resolution list”. As a user begins to input an email address or contact, the present invention can either automatically complete the entry using a most probable result from the resolution list, or can display a list of likely matches from which the user may select the desired email address or contact.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2000Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John E. Tafoya, David S. Cortright, Daniel W. Crevier, James J. O'Connor, Michael W. Fullerton
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Publication number: 20040236749Abstract: The present invention is directed at a system and process for allowing a user to treat email addresses as objects. This allows easy manipulation of the email addresses, such as allowing them to be added to a contact list, copied to the computer's clipboard, or double-clicked to open the related contact information for that email address' sender. Email addresses are treated as objects in the message preview pane and full message windows of both incoming and outgoing email messages. A small icon is added to the text of each address. In a preferred embodiment, the icons will vary depending on the pedigree of the address. The invention is not limited to single addresses. Rather, an entry denoting a mailing list could also be treated as an object and a unique icon could be employed to indicate the nature of the entry. For outgoing messages, the pedigree of the address or list is determined by monitoring where the user obtained the address.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David S. Cortright, Daniel W. Crevier, James J. O'Connor, Michael W. Fullerton
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Publication number: 20040205012Abstract: Income is generated income for a charity using a combination of one or more immediate annuities and a life insurance policy. A designated individual serving as the annuitant and insured is selected from participating members of the charity based on the age and insurability of available participating members, so that the annuity payments will be greater than the insurance premiums and any interest on the funds source. A life insurance policy having a face value equal to the amount of the investment funds is purchased. A first immediate annuity is purchased with a portion of the available investment funds, with the payments from the first annuity being sufficient to pay the premiums on the life insurance policy. Life insurance proceeds are used to reimburse the funds source upon the death of the participating member. If investment funds are borrowed, other annuity payments may be used to pay loan interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20040035015Abstract: The positions of electrical boxes, switches and outlets are marked and accurately located by use of an integrated measuring apparatus having multiple sets of slots, indicia printed on left and right edges of the front side of the apparatus, and levels for positioning the apparatus vertically. The integrated electrician's measurement apparatus locates the electrical boxes, switches and outlets in horizontal level even when an irregular floor is present. Such electrical devices are positioned at required distances that meet code requirements without need for additional tools. Location and installation of the boxes is facilitated. The boxes are positioned quickly and accurately in compliance with applicable code requirements. Portions of pertinent sections of the code are provided for ready reference on the body of the integrated electrician's measuring apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 4786550Abstract: The invention is generally accomplished by providing a seedbed of meltblown material having incorporated therein seeds. It is preferred that in addition to the incorporation of seeds that there is also incorporated absorbent material such as cellulose fibers and superabsorbent materials such as hydrogels.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1985Date of Patent: November 22, 1988Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Timothy M. McFarland, James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 4668230Abstract: The pad of the invention is composed of impervious backing sheet and a pervious body-side liner with an absorbent material there between. The pad is elasticized along its edges from points at substantially one end extending along the longer edges of the rectangular pad for at least two-thirds of the length of the pad. In a preferred form of the invention the pad has as its absorbent material a coform structure of air-formed meltblown polymers combined with air-formed cellulose fibers that have been formed onto a pervious spunbonded material that serves as the pervious body-side liner. In the preferred form the backing sheet is formed of an extrusion-coated spunbonded material that has the spunbonded material on the outer surface with the backing sheet folded over to overlap on the body side of the garment with the fabric toward the body. The folded portion forms the pad's baffles.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1984Date of Patent: May 26, 1987Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Joyce A. Damico, Rebecca J. Weber, James J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 4650481Abstract: The invention is generally accomplished by providing a pad that has an impermeable backing member, an overlaying permeable member and an absorbent coform layer therebetween. The pad is provided with a quilted pattern by permanent adhering compression of the pad in narrow areas, forming a lined pattern. The pad further may be heated to shrink the coform and provide a pleasing puckered surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1985Date of Patent: March 17, 1987Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: James J. O'Connor, Theodore B. Lang, Peggy H. Miller
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Patent number: 4578066Abstract: The invention relates to a pad that has as the outer impervious layer a polymer sheet integrally bonded to a fabric material such that the fabric material is on the exterior of the polymer sheet. The fabric is exposed on the body side of the pad when the edges of the pad are wrapped with the impervious liner to form baffles. The absorbent material forming the inner portion of the pad is integrally connected to a pervious body-side liner material. The connection of pervious liner to absorbent is such that when the pad is manipulated the pervious liner material stays in contact with the absorbent material and aids in transfer of liquid through the pervious liner into the absorbent. The fabric forming part of the impervious layer is preferably hydrophobic.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1984Date of Patent: March 25, 1986Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventor: James J. O'Connor