Patents by Inventor Robert O'Connell

Robert O'Connell 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).

  • Publication number: 20240139994
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an additively manufactured transport structure. The transport structure includes cavities into which components that use an external interface are inserted. A plurality of components are assembled and integrated into the vehicle. In an embodiment, the components and frame are modular, enabling reparability and replacement of single parts in the event of isolated failures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, Broc William Tenhouten, Stuart Paul Macey, David Charles O'Connell, Jon Paul Gunner, Antonio Bernerd Martinez, Narender Shankar Lakshman
  • Publication number: 20230404284
    Abstract: A flame-retardant bedding product, such as a pillow or mattress topper, includes an inner core, an inner cover, and an outer cover. The inner cover covers the inner core. The inner cover comprises a knit fabric. The knit fabric has a weight of at least 225 grams per square meter (gsm). The outer cover covers the inner cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Tesser, Robert O'Connell, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230404302
    Abstract: A pillow includes a first pillow half having an outer surface and an inner surface and a second pillow half having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the first pillow half contacts the inner surface of the second pillow half. The first pillow half defines a first interior concavity in the inner surface of the first pillow half. The first interior cavity extends into an interior of the first pillow half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Robert O'Connell, JR., Scott Tesser
  • Patent number: 11697030
    Abstract: A radiation delivery system and method of operation are described. The method includes modulating a sub-beam intensity of a radiation beam generated by a radiation source across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and delivering a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns from a plurality of angles while the radiation source is moved continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Accuray Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric Schnarr, Robert O'Connell, Richard Nash, Matthew Orton, Jacob Shea
  • Publication number: 20230044983
    Abstract: A method of sequential monoscopic tracking is described. The method includes generating a plurality of projections of an internal target region within a body of a patient, the plurality of projections comprising projection data about a position of an internal target region of the patient. The method further includes generating external positional data about external motion of the body of the patient using one or more external sensors. The method further includes generating, by a processing device, a correlation model between the projection data and the external positional data by fitting the plurality of projections of the internal target region to the external positional data. The method further includes estimating the position of the internal target region at a later time using the correlation model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sohail Sayeh, Eric Schnarr, Petr Jordan, Calvin R. Maurer, JR., Jay B. West, Robert O'Connell
  • Patent number: 11478662
    Abstract: A method of sequential monoscopic tracking is described. The method includes generating a plurality of projections of an internal target region within a body of a patient, the plurality of projections comprising projection data about a position of an internal target region of the patient. The method further includes generating external positional data about external motion of the body of the patient using one or more external sensors. The method further includes generating, by a processing device, a correlation model between the projection data and the external positional data by fitting the plurality of projections of the internal target region to the external positional data. The method further includes estimating the position of the internal target region at a later time using the correlation model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Accuray Incorporated
    Inventors: Sohail Sayeh, Eric Schnarr, Petr Jordan, Calvin R. Maurer, Jr., Jay B. West, Robert O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20200346038
    Abstract: A radiation delivery system and method of operation are described. The method includes modulating a sub-beam intensity of a radiation beam generated by a radiation source across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and delivering a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns from a plurality of angles while the radiation source is moved continuously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Schnarr, Robert O'Connell, Richard Nash, Matthew Orton, Jacob Shea
  • Patent number: 10751550
    Abstract: A system for delivering radiation dose, includes a gantry to move about a target to be irradiated and a radiation source mounted to the gantry and directed inward toward the target, The system further includes a collimator mounted to the gantry and in front of the radiation source, the collimator to shape a radiation beam directed at the target, wherein the collimator is to modulate a sub-beam intensity of the radiation beam across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and wherein a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns are delivered from a plurality of gantry angles while the gantry moves continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric Schnarr, Robert O'Connell, Richard Nash, Matthew Orton, Jacob Shea
  • Publication number: 20200043624
    Abstract: A system for delivering radiation dose, includes a gantry to move about a target to be irradiated and a radiation source mounted to the gantry and directed inward toward the target, The system further includes a collimator mounted to the gantry and in front of the radiation source, the collimator to shape a radiation beam directed at the target, wherein the collimator is to modulate a sub-beam intensity of the radiation beam across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and wherein a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns are delivered from a plurality of gantry angles while the gantry moves continuously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Schnarr, Robert O'Connell, Richard Nash, Matthew Orton, Jacob Shea
  • Publication number: 20180289982
    Abstract: A method of sequential monoscopic tracking is described. The method includes generating a plurality of projections of an internal target region within a body of a patient, the plurality of projections comprising projection data about a position of an internal target region of the patient. The method further includes generating external positional data about external motion of the body of the patient using one or more external sensors. The method further includes generating, by a processing device, a correlation model between the projection data and the external positional data by fitting the plurality of projections of the internal target region to the external positional data. The method further includes estimating the position of the internal target region at a later time using the correlation model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Sohail Sayeh, Eric Schnarr, Petr Jordan, Calvin R. Maurer, JR., Jay B. West, Robert O'Connell
  • Patent number: 9443633
    Abstract: A multi-leaf collimator with electromagnetically actuated leaves. The multi-leaf collimator includes a plurality of leaves, a leaf guide configured to support the plurality of leaves, and a plurality of magnets. Each leaf includes a blocking portion that is radio opaque, a drive portion connected to the blocking portion, and a coil embedded in the drive portion. The coil is operatively connected to an electrical current source to generate a first magnetic field. The first magnetic field interacts with the magnetic field generated by the magnet to thereby move the leave to a desired state. The leaves have the capability of moving at speeds of 50 cm/s up to and higher than 1 m/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Matthew J. Orton, Robert Mastromattei, Robert O'Connell, Richard C. Schmidt, Graham Reitz
  • Publication number: 20140239204
    Abstract: A multi-leaf collimator with electromagnetically actuated leaves. The multi-leaf collimator includes a plurality of leaves, a leaf guide configured to support the plurality of leaves, and a plurality of magnets. Each leaf includes a blocking portion that is radio opaque, a drive portion connected to the blocking portion, and a coil embedded in the drive portion. The coil is operatively connected to an electrical current source to generate a first magnetic field. The first magnetic field interacts with the magnetic field generated by the magnet to thereby move the leave to a desired state. The leaves have the capability of moving at speeds of 50 cm/s up to and higher than 1 m/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew J. Orton, Robert Mastromattei, Robert O'Connell, Richard C. Schmidt, Graham Reitz
  • Publication number: 20030019043
    Abstract: A method of making a foam encased innerspring mattress and an innerspring mattress made according to the method. The method includes the steps of assembling the sides and bottom of a foam housing, positioning an innerspring unit in the housing, securing a foam layer to the top of the housing, and sealing the innerspring unit therein. A quilted covering is applied over the completed assembly. According to the method, a foam encased innerspring mattress can be made in any desired firmness, and any desired size or shape, including standard bedding sizes and shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Steve Bryant, Ross Olinski, Robert O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20020122306
    Abstract: An illuminated rock and method having the external appearance of a rock and having a light source inside which transmits light through openings in the rock to an outside viewer. Preferably, the light passes through a diffusion screen so as to obscure the actual light element from view, while allowing sufficient light to pass through the design. The openings define a design that may be of any desired type, and may include a street number, patriotic design, ethnic or religious design, holiday design, or some other design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventor: Robert O'Connell