Patents by Inventor Stephen William O'Brien

Stephen William O'Brien 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: 20230204117
    Abstract: A modular valve system having fixed valve ports with frame openings on the exterior of each port. Corresponding connectors or plugs are designed to fit within the valve ports and be locked in place by a clip passing through the framed openings and around the connector or plug. The internal valve component may be electrically or mechanically controlled. The modular valve system may be connected to a vehicle coolant system to control fluid flow to a heat exchanger or bypassing the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: 11608905
    Abstract: A modular valve system having fixed valve ports with frame openings on the exterior of each port. Corresponding connectors or plugs are designed to fit within the valve ports and be locked in place by a clip passing through the framed openings and around the connector or plug. The internal valve component may be electrically or mechanically controlled. The modular valve system may be connected to a vehicle coolant system to control fluid flow to a heat exchanger or bypassing the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: 11554381
    Abstract: A dispenser system for a canister. The system includes an actuator and a cover that can prevent inadvertent actuation. The actuator may include a button, a stem connector and an actuator housing. The stem connector may include wings with a protrusion to create a snap-fit with the actuator housing, thereby holding the stem connector in place during operation of the dispenser system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: AC Avalanche LLC
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman, Michael E Quest
  • Publication number: 20220314790
    Abstract: A drive mechanism that connects to a rotary drive component for transferring rotary motion to another component. The drive mechanism may be a conversion assembly to facilitate a connection to an existing rotary drive component and transfer the rotary motion to another component. The drive mechanism may include a drive shaft, a housing with a rotary bearing and seal, an enclosure and a drive pulley or other transfer component. The drive shaft may include a cap and flange to connect to a rotary drum and extend to a drive pulley in an enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman, Christopher Delmont Corfman, Charles J. Martis, Kerry Wayne Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20220111410
    Abstract: A dispenser system for a canister. The system includes an actuator and a cover that can prevent inadvertent actuation. The actuator may include a button, a stem connector and an actuator housing. The stem connector may include wings with a protrusion to create a snap-fit with the actuator housing, thereby holding the stem connector in place during operation of the dispenser system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AC AVALANCHE LLC
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman, Michael E. Quest
  • Patent number: 11162415
    Abstract: A drive mechanism that connects to a rotary drive component for transferring rotary motion to another component. The drive mechanism may be a conversion assembly to facilitate a connection to an existing rotary drive component and transfer the rotary motion to another component. The drive mechanism may include a drive shaft, a housing with a rotary bearing and seal, an enclosure and a drive pulley or other transfer component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Christopher Delmont Corfman, Charles J. Martis, Kerry Wayne Whitaker
  • Patent number: 11142391
    Abstract: A dispenser system for a canister. The system includes an actuator with universal and replaceable component parts. The actuator may include an actuator frame, plunger, control, stem connector and canister connector. The actuator may be within a housing form factor that holds additional sensors. The sensors may be removable components that are used as part of a larger canister system. The sensor may communicate with a mobile device to indicate when to stop dispensing contents from the canister. The sensor may additionally be designed to prevent inadvertent actuation until the sensor is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: AC AVALANCHE LLC
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman, Michael E Quest
  • Publication number: 20210189952
    Abstract: A drive mechanism that connects to a rotary drive component for transferring rotary motion to another component. The drive mechanism may be a conversion assembly to facilitate a connection to an existing rotary drive component and transfer the rotary motion to another component. The drive mechanism may include a drive shaft, a housing with a rotary bearing and seal, an enclosure and a drive pulley or other transfer component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Christopher Delmont Corfman, Charles J. Martis, Kerry Wayne Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20210131578
    Abstract: A modular valve system having fixed valve ports with frame openings on the exterior of each port. Corresponding connectors or plugs are designed to fit within the valve ports and be locked in place by a clip passing through the framed openings and around the connector or plug. The internal valve component may be electrically or mechanically controlled. The modular valve system may be connected to a vehicle coolant system to control fluid flow to a heat exchanger or bypassing the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: 10906379
    Abstract: A compact air conditioning apparatus and supporting assembly for electric vehicle and other battery driven applications, and a cord harness for sheathing a power cord. The air conditioning apparatus may include a PTC heater array with stacked PTC heaters with a fan blowing air through the PTC heater array to raise air temperature. The apparatus includes power management features to limit the power consumption, such as staggered PTC heater start-up, a user presence detector and battery threshold monitoring. The air conditioning apparatus may include cooling components to lower air temperature. The cord harness including a series of guard sections and hinges facilitating a foldable protective design for wiring. The air conditioning apparatus may attach to a supporting assembly configured to fit in a cupholder. The supporting assembly may be configured to fit multiple cupholder designs. The air conditioning apparatus and supporting assembly may include additional accessory components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen William O'Brien
  • Patent number: 10352621
    Abstract: A dual fan apparatus for providing heated or cooled air which is compact fit within limited spaces. The dual fan apparatus includes two axial fans on opposing sides of a thermal exchange component which operate in coordination to move air in one direction at a time through the apparatus. The dual fan apparatus increases airflow and thermal transfer efficiency through the thermal exchange component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen William O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20190170094
    Abstract: A flexible airflow system providing customizable components for mounting, directing airflow and/or modifying airflow. The system may include a dual fan apparatus for providing heated or cooled air which is compact fit within limited spaces. The dual fan apparatus includes two axial fans on opposing sides of a thermal exchange component which operate in coordination to move air in one direction at a time through the apparatus. The dual fan apparatus increases airflow and thermal transfer efficiency through the thermal exchange component. The system may also include a flexible bracket system and/or a flexible ventilation system to facilitate custom configurations for the airflow system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Stephen William O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20190168573
    Abstract: A vehicle roof fan for providing air conditioning to a user of a vehicle. The vehicle roof fan may include a plurality of individually controlled fans. The apparatus includes power management features to limit the power consumption, such as a user presence detector and/or battery threshold monitoring. The plurality of fans may be associated with one or more optical sensors that each control the operation of one or more of the fans based upon the presence of a user. The air conditioning apparatus may also include heating and/or cooling components to modify the air temperature from the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Stephen William O'Brien
  • Patent number: 10288020
    Abstract: A flexible airflow system providing customizable components for mounting, directing airflow and/or modifying airflow. The system may include a dual fan apparatus for providing heated or cooled air which is compact fit within limited spaces. The dual fan apparatus includes two axial fans on opposing sides of a thermal exchange component which operate in coordination to move air in one direction at a time through the apparatus. The dual fan apparatus increases airflow and thermal transfer efficiency through the thermal exchange component. The system may also include a flexible bracket system and/or a flexible ventilation system to facilitate custom configurations for the airflow system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen William O'Brien
  • Patent number: D857862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen William O'Brien
  • Patent number: D923753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: D944080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: D948008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: TSI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: D950019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: AC Avalanche LLC
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman
  • Patent number: D967785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: AC Avalanche LLC
    Inventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman