Patents by Inventor Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy 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: 20150066200Abstract: A component feeding system includes a platform and a tray supported by the platform having a component support surface for supporting a plurality of components. An agitation unit is supported by the platform and is operatively coupled to the tray to agitate the tray to cause the components to move on the tray. A guidance system is supported by the platform and has a camera viewing the tray. A positioning system is supported by the platform and a component gripper is supported by the positioning system and moved by the positioning system relative to the tray. The component gripper is configured to pick and place components on the tray. A controller communicates with the agitation unit, the positioning system, the component gripper and the guidance system. The controller operates the agitation unit, the positioning system and the component gripper based on an image obtained by the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicants: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco electronics (Shanghai) Co. LTd., Tyco Electronics Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sean Patrick McCarthy, Steven Alan Jarrett, Bicheng Chen, Haiping Kang, Yingcong Deng
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Patent number: 8970317Abstract: A contactless connector includes a transmitter having a first transmit integrated circuit generating a first signal and a second transmit integrated circuit generating a second signal. A first pick-up antenna is adjacent the first transmit integrated circuit and conveys the first signal along a first transmission line to a first propagation antenna. A second pick-up antenna is adjacent the second transmit integrated circuit and conveys the second signal along a second transmission line to a second propagation antenna. The first and second propagation antennas transmit the first and second signals to a propagation path at different and separable polarizations to allow duplex communication with the propagation path.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: David Bruce Sarraf, Charles David Fry, Sean Patrick McCarthy, Bruce Foster Bishop
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Publication number: 20140270790Abstract: A contactless connector module includes first and second fiber optic connector assemblies. The first fiber optic connector assembly includes a first fiber optic cable and a first connector provided at an end of the first fiber optic cable. The first connector includes a first converter converting between optical and electrical signals and a first communication chip electrically connected to the first converter. The first communication chip is configured to transmit wireless RF signals. The second fiber optic connector assembly includes a second fiber optic cable and a second connector provided at an end of the second fiber optic cable. The second connector includes a second converter converting between optical and electrical signals and a second communication chip electrically connected to the second converter. The second communication chip is configured to receive the wireless RF signals from the first communication chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles Dudley Copper, Sean Patrick McCarthy, Terry Patrick Bowen
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Publication number: 20140277459Abstract: An implant delivery device includes a body having a first portion and a second transverse portion. The second transverse portion defines a cavity in at least a portion thereof. A first member has at least a portion thereof disposable in the cavity and movable relative to the second portion. A second member has a surface disposed about an implant disposable in the cavity. The surface of the second member includes an opening. The first member is engageable with the implant to expel the implant from the cavity and through the opening. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Patrick McCarthy
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Patent number: 8789035Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating firmware using a firmware-over-the-air update. The apparatus comprises a plurality of repository files each comprising one or more settings. The apparatus is configured to store a specified value corresponding to at least one of the settings. The apparatus is capable of receiving a firmware over-the-air update which overwrites at least one repository file with an updated version. The apparatus is capable of identifying repository files which have been changed by the update and for which at least one corresponding specified value exists. Identification is achieved by comparing representations of repository files. Further, the apparatus is capable of merging updated repository files to retain specified values.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Patrick McCarthy, Husien Hong
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Patent number: 8644457Abstract: A system and method are provided for allowing a user to consent to call recording. A user is prompted to make a recording preference. The recording preference is stored in a table indexed by UCID (universal call ID) or as part of a UUI (user-to-user information) field of the call. A recording module and/or a compliance manager, both associated with a call center, are configured to record or not record the call based on the recording preference. The recording preference can be enforced on incoming and outgoing calls to and from the call center. Advantageously, the user's recording preference is enforced throughout the call, regardless of how the call is routed/transferred within the call center.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Juan Vasquez, Nazli Alagheband, Mel Patrick McCarthy, Claus Regenbrecht
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Publication number: 20140024779Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
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Publication number: 20140024783Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
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Publication number: 20140017940Abstract: A layered connector includes a transmission unit having a supporting dielectric cell and an exposing dielectric cell. The supporting dielectric cell has a first surface supporting a signal conductor extending to a mating end of the supporting dielectric cell. The exposing dielectric cell is laminated to the first surface such that the signal conductor is positioned between the supporting dielectric cell and the exposing dielectric cell. The exposing dielectric cell is positioned on the first surface such that a portion of the first surface at the mating end and a portion of the signal conductor is exposed for direct electrical connection of the signal conductor to a mating component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Bicheng Chen, Sean Patrick McCarthy, Charles Dudley Copper
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Patent number: 8604132Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
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Publication number: 20130296495Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
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Patent number: 8569421Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
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Publication number: 20130181791Abstract: A contactless connector includes a first communication chip configured to at least one of transmit and receive wireless RF signals, a second communication chip configured to at least one of transmit and receive wireless RF signals, and a waveguide structure between the first and second communication chips. The waveguide structure conveys RF signals between the first and second communication chips.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Sean Patrick McCarthy, Steven Alan Jarrett, Bruce Foster Bishop, Robert Daniel Hilty
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Patent number: 8477915Abstract: A system and method are provided for allowing a user to consent to call recording. A user is prompted to make a recording preference. The recording preference is stored in a table indexed by UCID (universal call ID) or as part of a UUI (user-to-user information) field of the call. A recording module and/or a compliance manager, both associated with a call center, are configured to record or not record the call based on the recording preference. The recording preference can be enforced on incoming and outgoing calls to and from the call center. Advantageously, the user's recording preference is enforced throughout the call, regardless of how the call is routed/transferred within the call center.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Juan Vasquez, Nazli Alagheband, Mel Patrick McCarthy, Claus Regenbrecht
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Publication number: 20130163483Abstract: A contactless connector includes a transmitter having a first transmit integrated circuit generating a first signal and a second transmit integrated circuit generating a second signal. A first pick-up antenna is adjacent the first transmit integrated circuit and conveys the first signal along a first transmission line to a first propagation antenna. A second pick-up antenna is adjacent the second transmit integrated circuit and conveys the second signal along a second transmission line to a second propagation antenna. The first and second propagation antennas transmit the first and second signals to a propagation path at different and separable polarizations to allow duplex communication with the propagation path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: David Bruce Sarraf, Charles David Fry, Sean Patrick McCarthy, Bruce Foster Bishop
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Patent number: 8384651Abstract: A video display system such as a liquid crystal display television receiver projection system typically uses a high-intensity discharge lamp of the type that should not be re-started or turned on immediately after being turned off. An improved system protecting the lamp from restarts during a cooling off period. The system maintains the lamp, once energized to produce an image, in an off condition during a predetermined cool-down period following receipt of a power-off. Advantageously, the system automatically powers the lamp on at the end of the cool-down period upon receipt a power-on command during the cool-down period.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Thomson LicensingInventors: Angela Renee Burnett, William Patrick McCarthy
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Patent number: 8366483Abstract: A connector assembly includes a center contact configured to be terminated to a center conductor of a cable. A dielectric holds the center contact. A stamped and formed outer contact surrounds the dielectric and the center contact. The outer contact is configured to be terminated to a braid of the cable. A stamped and formed outer ferrule surrounds at least a portion of the outer contact such that the braid is sandwiched between the outer ferrule and the outer contact.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Douglas John Hardy, John Wesley Hall, Sean Patrick McCarthy, Olivier Irene Maurice De Cloet, Stefan Konrad Nagel
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Publication number: 20120202372Abstract: A connector assembly includes a center contact configured to be terminated to a center conductor of a cable. A dielectric holds the center contact. A stamped and formed outer contact surrounds the dielectric and the center contact. The outer contact is configured to be terminated to a braid of the cable. A stamped and formed outer ferrule surrounds at least a portion of the outer contact such that the braid is sandwiched between the outer ferrule and the outer contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: DOUGLAS JOHN HARDY, JOHN WESLEY HALL, SEAN PATRICK MCCARTHY, OLIVIER IRENÉ MAURICE DE CLOET, STEFAN KONRAD NAGEL
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Publication number: 20120172531Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
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Patent number: 8173750Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick