Patents by Inventor Michael Crowley
Michael Crowley 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: 20140277597Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a system for discovering, configuring and monitoring automatic control devices is provided. The system includes a mobile computing device that implements a control device interface. The control device interface provides a discovery request to at least one automatic control device in data communication with a network, the discovery request being encoded according to a first protocol; provides a request for identification to the at least one automatic control device, the request for identification being encoded according to a second protocol; and identifies the at least one automatic control device as an automatic control device based on the response to the request for identification. In this embodiment, the second protocol is an industrial protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SASInventors: Aurelien Le Sant, Michael Crowley, Christopher Carey Wilkins
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Publication number: 20140258526Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a system for monitoring cloud-enabled automatic control devices is provided. The system includes at least one automatic control device. The at least one cloud-enabled automatic control device includes an output configured to provide control information to controlled equipment, a data storage, a network interface, and a controller coupled to the output, the data storage and the network interface. The controller is configured to provide, according to a one-way communication protocol, transmitted information to a cloud service via the network interface, the transmitted information including an identifier of the at least one automatic control device and being descriptive of performance of the at least one automatic control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SASInventors: Aurelien Le Sant, Michael Crowley, Norman Ferreira
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Publication number: 20140132958Abstract: A visible LED light scattering apparatus comprising a substantially hollow spherical cavity including a light entry port arranged to receive visible light from an LED mounted outside the cavity, a light exit port located opposite the entry port and through which the LED light exits the cavity for analysis, and a baffle located in a central region of the cavity in a direct optical path between the entry port and the exit port to interrupt the passage of visible LED light between the entry and exit ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Feasa Enterprises LimitedInventors: Eamonn O'Toole, Timothy Davern, Michael Crowley
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Publication number: 20130127667Abstract: An imaging system (1) comprises an antenna array (2), 24 GHz transceivers (3), and a digital receiver (4) including an ADC and circuits for filtering. The digital receives commands from the host PC (5) and passes data to the host PC (5) for display. The host PC 5 initiates volume scans, performs system diagnostics and error reporting, and collects scan data and displays it for the operator. The digital receiver (4) presents the scan requests to the antenna array (2) in a synchronised manner. All control signals in the antenna array are presented via a presentation clock (an individual presentation clock being generated for sub-sections of the array; of the order of five hundred presentation clocks are generated). The spectral content of each presentation clock is adjusted via a spreading circuit, thus adjusting the spectral interference radiated through the printed circuit board traces to the FET elements that each presentation clock feeds. The spreading clock generation circuit include taps (Tap 1, Tap 2 . .Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Martin Schneider, Michael Crowley, Brendan Lyons, David O'Driscoll, Klaus-Michael Hussmann
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Publication number: 20130093611Abstract: An imaging system (1) comprises a transmitter (3, 6), a receiver (3, 4, 6), an antenna array (2); and a controller (4, 5, 10, 11) for directing the transmitter, the receiver, and the antenna array to scan a volume containing an object. The controller has multiple distributed processors (15) to calculate antenna control pattern data during rim-time. The processor (4, 5) assesses misalignment of antennae using a receiver placed in the imaging volume, and monitors level of energy received by the receiver and compares it with a reference energy level. Also, the controller performs on-the-fly modification of antenna control pattern data according to real time conditions such as mechanical misalignment of the transmitter, the receiver, or of one or more antennas. The controller may generate three-dimensional offset vectors to provide a profile of the offset across the scan volume, and the position of an antenna may be moved to compensate for the mechanical misalignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Smiths Detection Ireland LimitedInventors: Michael Crowley, Emil Entchev, Mohammed Ben Abdillah
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Patent number: 8406702Abstract: A clock signal generating arrangement for a communication device generates a system clock signal at an output for use as a timing reference. The clock signal generating arrangement comprises a reference clock generator for generating a reference clock signal, a main clock generator for generating a main clock signal having a greater accuracy than the reference clock signal, a clock adjust circuit coupled to the reference clock generator for generating a compensated reference clock signal to compensate for error in the reference clock signal and a clock signal selector coupled to the reference clock generator the main clock generator and the clock adjust circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Michael Crowley, Norman Beamish, Sean Sexton, Kenneth Stebbings
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Patent number: 8340622Abstract: A master radiofrequency integrated circuit (RF IC) and a slave radiofrequency integrated circuit include a master radiofrequency module and a slave radiofrequency module, respectively. Both RF ICs include a radiofrequency side contact connectable to an antenna, for receiving radiofrequency signals, via the antenna, from a wireless communications network and a baseband side contact connected to the radiofrequency module and connectable to a contact of a baseband integrated circuit, for transmitting the baseband signals from the master radiofrequency module to the baseband integrated circuit. The RF module is connected to the radiofrequency side contact, for converting the radiofrequency signals into baseband signals. The master radiofrequency module includes a slave control unit for controlling the slave radiofrequency module.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Paul Kelleher, Michael Crowley, Conor O'Keeffe
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Publication number: 20120306527Abstract: An apparatus for testing light emitting diodes (LEDs) comprising a chamber which is configured to heat or cool LEDs inside the chamber by ambient heating or cooling of the LEDs and an optical sensing unit configured to sense light emitted by the LEDs whilst the LEDs are inside the chamber. A method for testing LEDs is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: FEASA ENTERPRISES LIMITEDInventors: Eamonn O'Toole, Timothy Davern, Michael Crowley
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Publication number: 20120184627Abstract: The invention concerns a co-processed additive for a solid-dose pharmaceutical composition, the additive comprising from about 50% to 99.5% by weight of at least one pharmaceutical compression aid and from about 0.5% to 50% by weight of at least one pharmaceutical lubricant, the melting point of said compression aid(s) being higher than the melting point of said lubricant(s). The co-processed additive may be in the form of a physically bound composite whereby the lubricant is associated with the surface of the compression aid particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Michael Crowley, Amanda Gage, Jack Maegli, Timothy O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20110012663Abstract: A clock signal generating arrangement for a communication device generates a system clock signal at an output for use as a timing reference. The clock signal generating arrangement comprises a reference clock generator for generating a reference clock signal, a main clock generator for generating a main clock signal having a greater accuracy than the reference clock signal, a clock adjust circuit coupled to the reference clock generator for generating a compensated reference clock signal to compensate for error in the reference clock signal and a clock signal selector coupled to the reference clock generator the main clock generator and the clock adjust circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Michael Crowley, Norman Beamish, Sean Sexton, Kenneth Stebbings
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Publication number: 20100203919Abstract: A master radiofrequency integrated circuit (RF IC) and a slave radiofrequency integrated circuit include a master radiofrequency module and a slave radiofrequency module, respectively. Both RF ICs include a radiofrequency side contact connectable to an antenna, for receiving radiofrequency signals, via the antenna, from a wireless communications network and a baseband side contact connected to the radiofrequency module and connectable to a contact of a baseband integrated circuit, for transmitting the baseband signals from the master radiofrequency module to the baseband integrated circuit. The RF module is connected to the radiofrequency side contact, for converting the radiofrequency signals into baseband signals. The master radiofrequency module includes a slave control unit for controlling the slave radiofrequency module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Paul Kelleher, Michael Crowley, Conor O'Keeffe
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Patent number: 7704392Abstract: A filter housing with a socket drain for minimizing waste and downstream contamination of valuable fluids during filter element changes.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Brennan, Edward Brennan, III, David DeBolt, Glenn Stocker, Michael Crowley
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Publication number: 20090184063Abstract: A filter housing with a socket drain for minimizing waste and downstream contamination of valuable fluids during filter element changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Steven M. Brennan, Edward Brennan, III, David DeBolt, Glenn Stocker, Michael Crowley
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Publication number: 20080173762Abstract: An aircraft refuelling system of an aircraft is provided. The refuelling system comprises a refuelling connector (34) mounted as part of the aircraft and configured to detachably connect to the fuel outlet (2) of a fuel supply apparatus separate from the aircraft, and a fuel pressure regulator (36) having an inlet in communication with a fuel inlet (35) of the refuelling connector (34) and having an outlet in communication with refuelling pipework (39) of the aircraft. The fuel pressure regulator (36), regulates the pressure of fuel in the refuelling pipework (39) when fuel is being passed into the refuelling pipework (39) from the fuel inlet (35) of the refuelling connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Airbus UK LimitedInventor: Michael Crowley
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Publication number: 20080134692Abstract: A gas transfer hose for connecting a cryogenic apparatus to a superconducting system such as a magnetic resonant imaging system. The improved gas transfer hose, in operation, is quieter than hitherto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Siemens Magnet Technology Ltd.Inventor: David Michael Crowley
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Publication number: 20080115510Abstract: A cryostat cooled by a pulse tube refrigerator and containing electrically powered equipment, wherein an electrical conductor is provided to the electrically powered equipment, said electrical conductor being in thermal and mechanical contact with one or more of the tubes of the pulse tube refrigerator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: Siemens Magnet Technology Ltd.Inventors: David Michael Crowley, Graham Gilgrass, Wolfgang Stautner
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Publication number: 20080075771Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral dosage forms of opioid therapeutic agents that are resistant to abuse and methods of their formulation. In particular, oral dosage forms that are resistant to dissolution in aqueous solutions of ethanol are described. The oral dosage forms may include one or more opioid antagonists that are sequestered from the opioid therapeutic agent such that the opioid antagonist has no substantial effect on the activity of the opioid therapeutic agent when the dosage form is taken orally as prescribed, but the opioid antagonist is released in an amount that reduces the effectiveness of the opioid therapeutic agent contained in the dosage form when the dosage form is crushed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Jason Vaughn, Michael Crowley, Feng Zhang, John Koleng, Justin Keen, Justin Hughey
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Publication number: 20080075768Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral dosage forms of opioid therapeutic agents that are resistant to abuse and methods of their formulation. In particular, oral dosage forms that are resistant to dissolution in aqueous solutions of ethanol are described. The oral dosage forms may include one or more opioid antagonists that are sequestered from the opioid therapeutic agent such that the opioid antagonist has no substantial effect on the activity of the opioid therapeutic agent when the dosage form is taken orally as prescribed, but the opioid antagonist is released in an amount that reduces the effectiveness of the opioid therapeutic agent contained in the dosage form when the dosage form is crushed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Jason Vaughn, Michael Crowley, Feng Zhang, John Koleng, Justin Keen, Justin Hughey
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Publication number: 20080075770Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral dosage forms of therapeutic agents that are resistant to abuse and methods of their formulation. In particular, oral dosage forms that are resistant to dissolution in aqueous solutions of ethanol are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Jason Vaughn, Michael Crowley, Feng Zhang, John Koleng, Justin Keen, Justin Hughey
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Publication number: 20080069871Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral dosage forms of therapeutic agents that are resistant to abuse and methods of their formulation. In particular, oral dosage forms that are resistant to dissolution in aqueous solutions of ethanol are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Jason Vaughn, Michael Crowley, Feng Zhang, John Koleng, Justin Keen, Justin Hughey