Patents by Inventor Michael R. Sweeney
Michael R. Sweeney 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: 11756434Abstract: A platform with an auto-router takes into account non-navigation data, such as IR image sensor data or other non-navigation data to develop a route for a platform. The non-navigation data may be obtained from existing non-navigation sensors carried by the platform. The non-navigation data is fed to an auto-router that takes into account the non-navigation data to generate or dynamically alter a route for the platform.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Sweeney, Christopher T. Marinis, Jeffrey A. Wallace, Benjamin P. Wood
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Publication number: 20220172628Abstract: A platform with an auto-router takes into account non-navigation data, such as IR image sensor data or other non-navigation data to develop a route for a platform. The non-navigation data may be obtained from existing non-navigation sensors carried by the platform. The non-navigation data is fed to an auto-router that takes into account the non-navigation data to generate or dynamically alter a route for the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Sweeney, Christopher T. Marinis, Jeffrey A. Wallace, Benjamin P. Wood
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Patent number: 11046447Abstract: A modular power supply and distribution system includes a controller and at least one power distribution bus operably connected to the controller. The system includes at least one power distribution bus that distributes electrical power to a plurality of loads. The system further includes a data communication network configured to communicate data between the system and the plurality of loads, power load logic for determining a power load requirement of each of the plurality of loads, hold-up logic for determining a hold-up requirement of at least one of the plurality of loads; and power distribution logic for distributing the electrical power to the plurality of loads based, at least in part, on the determined power load requirement of each of the plurality of loads and the hold-up requirement of the at least one of the plurality of loads.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Mercier, Michael R. Sweeney
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Publication number: 20200382903Abstract: A threat warning system and method for navigation and geolocation in Global Positioning System (GPS)-denied environments using the threat warning system is disclosed. A threat warning system carried on a platform is provided. The threat warning system includes at least one detector, at least one threat warning image sensor, at least one processor, Global Positioning System (GPS) detection logic, last known position data logic, registration logic, navigation solution logic, position correction logic, and guiding logic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Michael N. Mercier, Michael R. Sweeney, Jeffrey A. Wallace
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Publication number: 20200346775Abstract: A modular power supply and distribution system includes a controller and at least one power distribution bus operably connected to the controller. The system includes at least one power distribution bus that distributes electrical power to a plurality of loads. The system further includes a data communication network configured to communicate data between the system and the plurality of loads, power load logic for determining a power load requirement of each of the plurality of loads, hold-up logic for determining a hold-up requirement of at least one of the plurality of loads; and power distribution logic for distributing the electrical power to the plurality of loads based, at least in part, on the determined power load requirement of each of the plurality of loads and the hold-up requirement of the at least one of the plurality of loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Michael N. Mercier, Michael R. Sweeney
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Patent number: 10663577Abstract: A data fusion system for combining and parsing data from multiple EO and RF threat warning systems, the system including a plurality of input systems capable of providing feature-level data about an environment in which they are operating. Each input system may be configured to output information regarding its capabilities and the environment in which it is operating. A fusion block is placed in operative communication with the plurality of input systems and battlespace information and configured to algorithmically combine the data and determine the presence or absence of a threat. An output may be placed in operative communication with the fusion block, thereby allowing the fusion block to provide information and/or notifications to the relevant parties and/or systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Brian A Harris, Timothy J O'Donnell, Michael R Sweeney
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Publication number: 20160096173Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Patent number: 9170253Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Seahorse BioscienceInventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Publication number: 20140248650Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Seahorse BioscienceInventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Patent number: 8697431Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Seahorse Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Patent number: 7851201Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Seahorse Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Publication number: 20100227385Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Publication number: 20100105578Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Seahorse BioscienceInventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Patent number: 7638321Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Seahorse Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Patent number: 7276351Abstract: A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Seahorse BioscienceInventors: Jay S. Teich, Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, Geoff Uhl
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Patent number: 6835574Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing calorimetry. The apparatus include optical devices for detecting thermal processes and multiwell sample plates for supporting samples for use with such optical devices. The methods include measurement strategies and data processing techniques for reducing noise in measurements of thermal processes. The apparatus and methods may be particularly suitable for extracting thermal data from small differential measurements made using an infrared camera and for monitoring chemical and physiological processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: FLIR Systems Boston, Inc.Inventors: Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, James D. Orrell, III, Michael W. Oster, John M. Hopkins, Marc Samson
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Patent number: 6821787Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing calorimetry. The apparatus include optical devices for detecting thermal processes and multiwell sample plates for supporting samples for use with such optical devices. The methods include measurement strategies and data processing techniques for reducing noise in measurements of thermal processes. The apparatus and methods may be particularly suitable for extracting thermal data from small differential measurements made using an infrared camera and for monitoring chemical and physiological processes.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Thermogenic Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, James D. Orrell, III, Marc Sampson, John M. Hopkins, Michael W. Oster
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Publication number: 20040110301Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring byproducts produced by reactions between chemical and/or biochemical reactants. The apparatus include devices for detecting reactive byproducts, and multiwell sample plates for supporting samples for use with such devices. The methods include measurement strategies and data processing techniques for reducing noise in measurements of reactive processes. The apparatus and methods may be particularly suitable for extracting data from small differential measurements, and for monitoring chemical and physiological processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney
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Publication number: 20020146345Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing calorimetry. The apparatus include optical devices for detecting thermal processes and multiwell sample plates for supporting samples for use with such optical devices. The methods include measurement strategies and data processing techniques for reducing noise in measurements of thermal processes. The apparatus and methods may be particularly suitable for extracting thermal data from small differential measurements made using an infrared camera and for monitoring chemical and physiological processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, James D. Orrell, Marc Samson, John M. Hopkins, Michael W. Oster
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Publication number: 20020146836Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing calorimetry. The apparatus include optical devices for detecting thermal processes and multiwell sample plates for supporting samples for use with such optical devices. The methods include measurement strategies and data processing techniques for reducing noise in measurements of thermal processes. The apparatus and methods may be particularly suitable for extracting thermal data from small differential measurements made using an infrared camera and for monitoring chemical and physiological processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: FLIR Systems Boston, Inc.Inventors: Andy C. Neilson, Michael R. Sweeney, James D. Orrell, Michael W. Oster, John M. Hopkins, Marc Samson