Patents by Inventor James Mulligan
James Mulligan 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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Publication number: 20240059312Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for predictability estimation using a behavior prediction model. One of the methods includes receiving a candidate future behavior to be performed by an agent in an environment after a current time point; receiving data characterizing a scene that includes the agent in the environment as of the current time point; processing a behavior prediction input generated from the data using a behavior prediction model, wherein the behavior prediction model is configured to receive the behavior prediction input and to process the behavior prediction input to generate a behavior prediction output that characterizes a set of predicted future behaviors for the agent after the current time point; and determining a predictability score for the candidate future behavior by comparing the candidate future behavior with the behavior prediction output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Jonathan James Mulligan, Oskar Erik Sandberg, Chung Kei Wong, Kasturi Rangan Raghavan
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Patent number: 11560500Abstract: The present invention pertains to polyurethane-urea based optical adhesives for formation of optical film laminates, optically functional film laminates, and ophthalmic or eyeglass lenses employing the same and methods for producing the same.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.Inventors: Ping Fan, Hannah Vu, James Mulligan, Steven Harold Nahm, David J. Kissel, Richard Blacker
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Publication number: 20220334298Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.Inventors: James Mulligan, Michael Boulineau, Jeffrey Brown, Jared Johnson, Michael Marshall, Sandy Goebel, Joseph Leaman
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Patent number: 11346989Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.Inventors: James Mulligan, Michael Boulineau, Jeffrey Brown, Jared Johnson, Michael Marshall, Sandy Goebel, Joseph Leaman
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Publication number: 20220026613Abstract: A wire grid polarizer comprises parallel grids of composite wires wherein each grid includes a coating stack having at least one high refractive index material coated on an aluminum layer. The coating stack comprising at least one high refractive index material reduces the reflection of the wire grid polarizer from between 40-50% to between 5-10%. Possible candidates for the high refractive index materials include Ge, Si and alloys of these materials having refractive indices greater than 3 with extinction coefficients above 0.2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Vision Ease, LPInventors: Jeffrey Brown, James Mulligan, Michael Marshall, Michael S. Boulineau, Sandy Goebel
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Publication number: 20200292740Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Vision Ease, LPInventors: James Mulligan, Michael Boulineau, Jeffrey Brown, Jared Johnson, Michael Marshall, Sandy Goebel, Joseph Leaman
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Publication number: 20190048237Abstract: The present invention pertains to polyurethane-urea based optical adhesives for formation of optical film laminates, optically functional film laminates, and ophthalmic or eyeglass lenses employing the same and methods for producing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Vision Ease, LPInventors: Ping Fan, Hannah Vu, James Mulligan, Steven Harold Nahm, David J. Kissel, Richard Blacker
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Publication number: 20150166795Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. A substrate is provided. A coating is formed above the substrate. The coating includes a plurality of micro-particles including a UV-absorbing material and has a surfaces roughness suitable to provide the coating with anti-glare properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Intermolecular Inc.Inventors: Nikhil Kalyankar, Scott Jewhurst, Liang Liang, James Mulligan
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Patent number: 8974066Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. A transparent substrate is provided. An optical coating is formed on the transparent substrate. The optical coating includes a plurality of plate-shaped silicon dioxide particles.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignees: Intermolecular, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Nikhil Kalyankar, Richard Blacker, Scott Jewhurst, James Mulligan
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Publication number: 20140268349Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. A transparent substrate is provided. An optical coating is formed on the transparent substrate. The optical coating includes a plurality of plate-shaped silicon dioxide particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: Guardian Industries Corp., INTERMOLECULAR INC.Inventors: Nikhil Kalyankar, Richard Blacker, Scott Jewhurst, James Mulligan
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Patent number: 8579129Abstract: A solid dosage preparation is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is contained within a cavity at the bottom of the bottle and held captive therein by a heat-sealed lidding. The lidding indicates an attempted tampering event by limiting the means for opening to a witnessing tear. The bottle stands on its cap to provide clear viewing of the containment area.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Patent number: 8479936Abstract: The present invention provides an enhanced water product, wherein a solid dosage product is conveyed with a bottle of water in an attached dosage cup. The attachment is achieved with a novel frangible feature that flexes out of the way during a simplified snap-on assembly. The feature breaks away when any attempt is made to separate the dosage cup from bottle, thus rendering the product safe from malicious tampering. In an alternate embodiment, the dosage cup is used to measure any liquid product.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Patent number: 8141727Abstract: A solid dosage preparation is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is housed in a compartment of a closure applied to the bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is capable of being dispensed in a single-handed manipulation of a roller-like chamber. The roller-like chamber is provided with a means for indicating any tampering of the enclosed solid dosage preparation, which is maintained in a protective environment between the chamber and the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Publication number: 20100230375Abstract: The present invention provides an enhanced water product, wherein a solid dosage product is conveyed with a bottle of water in an attached dosage cup. The attachment is achieved with a novel frangible feature that flexes out of the way during a simplified snap-on assembly. The feature breaks away when any attempt is made to separate the dosage cup from bottle, thus rendering the product safe from malicious tampering. In an alternate embodiment, the dosage cup is used to measure any liquid product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Publication number: 20100181275Abstract: A solid dosage preparation is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is contained within a cavity at the bottom of the bottle and held captive therein by a heat-sealed lidding. The lidding indicates an attempted tampering event by limiting the means for opening to a witnessing tear. The bottle stands on its cap to provide clear viewing of the containment area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Publication number: 20100181279Abstract: A solid dosage preparation is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is housed in a compartment of a closure applied to the bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is capable of being dispensed in a single-handed manipulation of a roller-like chamber. The roller-like chamber is provided with a means for indicating any tampering of the enclosed solid dosage preparation, which is maintained in a protective environment between the chamber and the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Publication number: 20100183776Abstract: A nutritional preparation in solid dosage form is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dose is contained a safe and sanitary blister package and attached by means of a shrink band to the closure of the bottle. The shrink band provides a tamper-indicating seal for the both the bottle and blister contents. An advantage of the design is that it does not require customization of bottle and closure tooling, and thereby provides a simple and cost-effective means for combining solid and liquid materials in a unitary package.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Publication number: 20070128546Abstract: Both single-layer and multilayer imageable elements have a substrate and at least one imageable layer. The elements can be used to prepare either negative- or positive-working imaged elements, for example as lithographic printing plates. The imageable elements also include a radiation absorbing compound and a solvent-resistant polymer comprising pendant phosphoric acid groups, pendant adamantyl groups, or both. When this polymer comprises pendant adamantyl groups, they are connected to the polymer backbone through a urea or urethane group. The imageable elements have improved chemical resistance and thermal bakeability from the presence of the unique solvent-resistant polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Shashikant Saraiya, Jayanti Patel, Ting Tao, Kevin Ray, Frederic Mikell, James Mulligan, John Kalamen, Scott Beckley, Eric Clark
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Publication number: 20060210917Abstract: Imageable elements that contain copolymers soluble in alkaline solutions are disclosed and methods for forming imaging using the imageable elements are disclosed. The alkali soluble copolymers comprise about 3 to about 50 mol % of one or more of the monomers of the formula: CH2?CH(R1)—C(O)—X—Y—R2; in which: R1 is H or CH3; R2 is succinimide or phthalimide; X is O or NH; and Y is —(CH2)n—, in which n is an integer from 2 to 12. The imageable elements are useful as lithographic printing plate precursors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Kevin Ray, Eugene Sheriff, Joanne Ray, James Mulligan, Eric Clark, Andrew Krebs
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Patent number: 7083895Abstract: Imageable elements, useful as on press developable lithographic printing plate precursors, are disclosed. The elements comprise an imageable layer over a substrate and an one or more adhesion promoting ingredients. The imageable layer comprises a polymerizable compound and a polymeric binder. The adhesion promoting ingredients are titanium chelate and/or co-polymers of a monomer having a polethylene oxide side chain with a monomer having either an acidic group or an anhydride group that has been ring opened to form an acidic group or groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Kodak Polychrome Graphics LLCInventors: Joseph Hunter, Eric Clark, James Mulligan, Saraiya Shashikant, Jianbing Huang