Patents by Inventor Alan O'Brien

Alan 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).

  • Patent number: 9766479
    Abstract: 3D glasses including features for an enhanced viewing experience with lower production and operating costs for theaters. Keyed lenses and removable temples facilitate assembly and field repairs. Specific angles of lens placement and the provision of specific anti-reflective areas on the frames enhance the quality of the optical path content being viewed. RFID and radio chips increase accountability and collection of use statistics. Smooth areas enhance cleaning and lower the time and material costs for between use cleanings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Julian Farnam, Brad Basler, Pascal Sijen, Alan O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20120224260
    Abstract: 3D glasses including features for an enhanced viewing experience with lower production and operating costs for theaters. Keyed lenses and removable temples facilitate assembly and field repairs. Specific angles of lens placement and the provision of specific anti-reflective areas on the frames enhance the quality of the optical path content being viewed. RFID and radio chips increase accountability and collection of use statistics. Smooth areas enhance cleaning and lower the time and material costs for between use cleanings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Julian Farnam, Brad Basler, Pascal Sijen, Alan O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20070053749
    Abstract: A method for installing a pipe in a borehole and a pipe assembly for installation are provided which reduce the likelihood of any damage to the pipe during installation. The method for installing the pipe in the borehole includes: advancing a running device through the borehole from a proximal end toward a distal end: connecting a pipe assembly with the running device from the distal end, the pipe assembly including, the pipe and a flexible sleeve surrounding the pipe: retracting the running device through the borehole toward the proximal end so that the pipe assembly moves toward the proximal end: and disconnecting the pipe assembly from the running device. The pipe assembly includes a pipe having a protective coating and a flexible sleeve surrounding the pipe comprised of a continuous length of a flexible sleeve material. The flexible sleeve may he comprised of a length of a hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: DRAG'N SKIN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Darrel Jarvis, Alan O'Brien
  • Patent number: 5919036
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for burning combustible gases contained in a mixture comprised of the combustible gases and a liquid. The apparatus comprises: a separator, having an upper end and a lower end. A first portion of the gases is directed out of the upper end and the liquid and a second portion of the gases are directed out of the lower end; an inlet; and a burner which communicates with the upper end such that the first portion contacts the burner for combustion and the combustion creates a vacuum effect which produces an air current outside of the separator from the lower end to the burner. The lower end communicates with the air current such that the second portion is drawn by the air current to the burner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: Alan O'Brien, Roger J. Charest, Allan Melnyk
  • Patent number: D667482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Julian Farnam, Brad Basler, Pascal Sijen, Alan O'Brien