Patents by Inventor Brendan O'Connell

Brendan 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).

  • Patent number: 8729905
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of detecting faults on an electrical power line (7) and a sensor (5) for use in such a method. Preferably, the sensor is a line-mounted sensor (5). The method comprises the initial step of determining an initial impedance profile for the power line (7), and thereafter the method comprises the subsequent steps of the line-mounted sensor (5) transmitting a conducted communication signal (41) along the power line, receiving a reflected signal (43) particular to the transmitted communication signal and correlating the transmitted signal and the reflected signal. By correlating the signals, it is possible to determine the actual impedance of the power line. The actual impedance of the power line may then be compared with the initial impedance profile and it is possible to ascertain whether a fault exists on the power line. Preferably, the method uses an adaptive filter to determine the location of the fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael Anthony McCormack, Charles Brendan O'Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20140133897
    Abstract: A kinematic coupling apparatus where mating between two objects occurs at six contacting elements, each located and oriented in compliance with the laws of kinematic design, and where each mating surface is constrained in its normal direction while having relatively high compliance in the other five degrees of freedom. The contact surfaces are preferably planar. Each coupling element is mounted on a five degree of freedom flexure, known as a stud. For maximum stiffness in three orthogonal axes, the couplings are arranged in pairs, with each pair being parallel to its twin, and orthogonal to the other two pairs. For maximum torsional rigidity, each mating pair of mating surfaces is arranged at equal and maximum distance from the center of gravity of the object being located. For highest repeatability, a positive fluid pressure is applied between the mating surfaces immediately prior to the opposing surfaces making mating contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Micheal Brendan O Ceallaigh
  • Publication number: 20140106371
    Abstract: Provided are peptide analogues of PA-IL and compositions containing them. The PA-IL peptide analogues have altered carbohydrate binding specificity relative to a PA-IL of SEQ ID NO:1, and thus the analogues contain amino acid substitutions in SEQ ID NO:1. The substitutions can be at positions 50, 52 and 53 of SEQ ID NO:1 and can include combinations of amino acid substitutions at those positions Also included are methods for detecting changes in the glycosylation of carbohydrates and for separating biomolecules which contain glycoproteins or glycoconjugates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Dublin City University
    Inventors: Paul Clarke, Roisin Thompson, Brendan O'Connor, Michael O'Connell, Kenneth McMahon
  • Publication number: 20140100979
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ashvin Matthew, Derrick Steven Bazlen, Jeffrey Blucher, Sylvester M. LaBlanc, Andreas Hoffman, Gregg Robert Dingle, Brendan O'Meara
  • Publication number: 20140024016
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lateral flow devices using two dimensional features, preferably, uniform two dimensional test and control features, to provide flow control information, to function as an internal control and/or to provide internal calibration information for the test device. The present invention also relates to methods for using the lateral flow devices to provide flow control information, to function as an internal control and/or to provide internal calibration information for the test device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Brendan O'FARRELL, Thomas C. TISONE
  • Patent number: 8635111
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined. One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ashvin Mathew, Derrick Steven Bazlen, Jeffrey Blucher, Sylvester M. LaBlanc, Andreas Hoffmann, Gregg Robert Dingle, Brendan O'Meara
  • Publication number: 20140005060
    Abstract: Methods for forming cell arrays of multiple cell samples arranged substantially in a monolayer on a single substrate particularly suited for diagnostic analysis are disclosed. The cell arrays are formed with a high-speed dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing small volumes in precise, complex patterns. Also disclosed are substrates upon which cell arrays may be formed, and methods for conducting diagnostic analyses on the formed cell arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: BIODOT, INC., ACCUPATH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES, INC. (d.b.a. U.S. LABS)
    Inventors: Mathew Moore, Miriam Reyes, David Baunoch, Thomas C. Tisone, Brendan O'Farrell
  • Publication number: 20130344620
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, methods and devices for cyanide detection, particularly for cyanide detection in biological samples such as whole blood. The method comprises (1) contacting a sample with a cobinamide conjugate comprising a cobinamide moiety and a carrier; and (2) measuring the absorbance of light by the cobinamide conjugate. The present disclosure provides field-deployable cyanide detection methods, compositions, kits and devices, which provide rapid, accurate readout at the point of contact. Further provided herein is a method for determining exposure of a subject to cyanide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Diagnostic Consulting Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan O'FARRELL, Hans BOEHRINGER, Roy CHUNG, Winnie TONG
  • Publication number: 20130326210
    Abstract: Methods and systems for secure client-side communication between multiple domains is provided. Such methods and systems can provide for decreased communication latency particularly effective for dynamic multi-domain and/or multi-tenant environments while allowing for granular security or specific security of messages and operations with regard to users, user sessions, groups, organizations, permissions sets, applications, or any other logical delineation. Such methods and systems may involve a variety of security components, for example, at least one set of instructions including a plurality of defined instruction to be utilized by users of the set of instructions to communicate, and cryptographic construct data in order to verify the data integrity and the authenticity of messages sent and received using the secure client-side communication between multiple domains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Brendan O'Connor, Yoel Gluck
  • Publication number: 20130262012
    Abstract: A system that includes a controller configured to receive data corresponding to at least a portion of a power system and one or more sensor measurements from one or more sensors in the power system. The controller may then generate a model of the power system based on at least a portion of the data and at least a portion of the sensor measurements such that the model may include one or more model measurements that correspond to the sensor measurements. After generating the model of the power system, the controller may determine one or more correction factors for the sensor measurements based on at least a portion of the sensor measurements and the model measurements, apply the correction factors to the sensor measurements to generate corrected sensor measurements, and determine one or more properties of the power system based on the corrected sensor measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles Brendan O'Sullivan, Michael Anthony McCormack
  • Patent number: 8539234
    Abstract: Methods and systems for secure client-side communication between multiple domains is provided. Such methods and systems can provide for decreased communication latency particularly effective for dynamic multi-domain and/or multi-tenant environments while allowing for granular security or specific security of messages and operations with regard to users, user sessions, groups, organizations, permissions sets, applications, or any other logical delineation. Such methods and systems may involve a variety of security components, for example, at least one set of instructions including a plurality of defined instruction to be utilized by users of the set of instructions to communicate, and cryptographic construct data in order to verify the data integrity and the authenticity of messages sent and received using the secure client-side communication between multiple domains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Brendan O'Connor, Yoel Gluck
  • Patent number: 8486717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lateral flow devices using two dimensional features, preferably, uniform two dimensional test and control features, and the methods for detecting an analyte using the lateral flow devices, and processes for making the lateral flow devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Symbolics, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan O'Farrell, Thomas C. Tisone
  • Publication number: 20130109485
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing storage at indoor golf driving ranges. In various embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods permit golfers to store their baggage in close proximity to the golfers while the golfers practice their swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Brendan O'Grady, Sam S. Han
  • Patent number: 8419528
    Abstract: A gaming system and method are disclosed that include anonymous and identified player tracking, wherein gaming data is collected over one, two, or more gaming sessions, the data is analyzed to determine whether a selected criterion or selected criteria have been met, and if so, then initiating a response, such as triggering a flag or transmitting a notification to an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Enzminger, Nimai Malle, Clifton Lind, Brendan O'Connor, Rodney L. Willyard, Troy Jungmann, Frank Roan, Jefferson C. Lind
  • Publication number: 20130057652
    Abstract: A handheld, cordless scanning device for the three-dimensional image capture of patient anatomy without the use of potentially hazardous lasers, optical reference targets for frame alignment, magnetic reference receivers, or the requirement that the scanning device be plugged in while scanning. The device generally includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The rear end includes a handle and trigger. The front end includes a pattern projector for projecting a unique pattern onto a target object and a camera for capturing live video of the projected pattern as it is deformed around the object. The front end of the housing also includes a pair of focus beam generators and an indexing beam generator. By utilizing data collected with the present invention, patient anatomy such as anatomical features and residual limbs may be digitized to create accurate three-dimensional representations which may be utilized in combination with computer-aided-drafting programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: David G. Firth, Brendan O. Beardsley, John P. Pella
  • Patent number: 8370359
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for mapping an element of a source information model to an element of a target information model, forming a cluster of elements for mapping across information models, and evaluating a mapping of elements across information models, and a system and computer program product thereof. The method of mapping an element of a source information model to an element of a target information model includes: receiving information for mapping a first element in a source cluster to an element in the target information model; mapping the first element to the target element using the received information for mapping the first element to the target element; and mapping all other elements in the source cluster to the target element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Patrick Byrne, Songyun Duan, Achille Fokoue-Nkoutche, Brendan O'Sullivan, Kavitha Srinivas
  • Patent number: 8323882
    Abstract: Methods for forming cell arrays of multiple cell samples arranged substantially in a monolayer on a single substrate particularly suited for diagnostic analysis are disclosed. The cell arrays are formed with a high-speed dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing small volumes in precise, complex patterns. Also disclosed are substrates upon which cell arrays may be formed, and methods for conducting diagnostic analyses on the formed cell arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignees: Biodot, Inc., Accupath Diagnostic Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew Moore, Miriam Reyes, David Baunoch, Thomas Tisone, Brendan O'Farrell
  • Patent number: 8229970
    Abstract: A role tree having nodes corresponding to semantic roles in a hierarchy is defined. A posting list is generated for each association of a term and a semantic role in the hierarchy. The posting lists are stored contiguously on a physical storage medium such that a subtree of the hierarchy of semantic roles can be loaded from the storage medium as a single contiguous block. The posting lists for a subtree of the hierarchy are retrieved by obtaining data identifying the beginning location on the physical storage medium of the posting lists for the term at the top of a desired subtree of the hierarchy and data identifying the length of the posting lists of the desired subtree of the hierarchy. A single contiguous block that includes the posting lists for the desired subtree of the hierarchy is then retrieved from the beginning location through the specified length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chad Walters, Giovanni Lorenzo Thione, Barney Pell, Lukas Biewald, Brendan O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20120184462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lateral flow devices using two dimensional features, preferably, uniform two dimensional test and control features, and the methods for detecting an analyte using the lateral flow devices, and processes for making the lateral flow devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Brendan O'FARRELL, Thomas C. Tisone
  • Patent number: D667010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: David G. Firth, Brendan O. Beardsley