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).

  • Process for the preparation of silylated polymers employing a backmixing step
    Patent number: 9828459
    Abstract: A continuous process for preparing a silylated polymer comprising a silylation step where a prepolymer having reactive functional groups, a first intermediate product, is reacted continuously with a silylating agent in an endcapping tubular reaction unit to form a second intermediate product, and where at least a portion of the second intermediate product is backmixed continuously with the first intermediate product to form the silylated polymer. The continuous process may further comprise a stabilization step, a quenching step or both a stabilization step and a quenching step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: John Banevicius, Misty Huang, Brendan O'Keefe, Vikram Kumar, Bruce Barbera
  • SEARCHABLE INVESTIGATION HISTORY FOR EVENT DATA STORE
    Publication number: 20170322959
    Abstract: A processing device receives a first query comprising a first field value and a first time period. The processing device performs a first search of a data store to identify a first plurality of events having the first time period and at least one field that comprises the first field value. The processing device generates a first search object comprising the first field value. The processing device generates a search event comprising the first field value and a reference to the first search object. An event entry for the first search event is then written to the data store. Future searches may return both the first search event and other events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kenny Tidwell, David Frampton, Brendan O'Connell
  • Event context management system
    Patent number: 9811562
    Abstract: A processing device receives a plurality of discrete log entries from a first data store and generates an event for each discrete log entry that satisfies a criterion. To generate an event the processing device determines a source type associated with a discrete log entry, parses the discrete log entry based on the source type, determines a plurality of fields of the discrete log entry, identifies a subset of the plurality of fields, wherein one or more fields in the subset are to be used as keys for indexing events, and assigns a field type to each field in the subset of the plurality of fields. The processing device additionally writes a plurality of event entries for the event into a second data store. A separate event entry is written for each field of the subset of the plurality of fields having an assigned field type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: FactorChain Inc.
    Inventors: Kenny Tidwell, David Frampton, Brendan O'Connell
  • AUTOMATIC SEARCH AND REPLACEMENT FUNCTIONALITY WITHIN A COMPUTING APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20170293650
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integration of automatic search functionality into a business application. The application is monitored for an instance wherein the user is initiating an activity that involves an expenditure. Upon detection of such an activity, a query is automatically generated based on information related to the expenditure. The query is communicated to a search component, from which corresponding search results are eventually received. Finally, at least some information related to the search results is displayed to the user. In one embodiment, assuming the user's express or implicit approval, auto-generation of data and/or modification of business process flow are facilitated based on the search results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ashvin J. Mathew, Brendan O'Meara, Nicolae Surpatanu, Eshwar Somashekar, Rajat Taneja
  • Calibration methods for voltage sensing devices
    Patent number: 9759798
    Abstract: A calibration method for enhancing a measurement accuracy of one or more voltage sensing devices in presence of a plurality of conductors is provided. The method includes operatively coupling at least one voltage sensing device of the one or more voltage sensing devices to a respective conductor of the plurality of conductors and determining a sensed voltage value of the respective conductor using the at least one voltage sensing device The method further includes determining a calibration matrix having cross-coupling factors representative of cross-coupling between an antenna of the at least one voltage sensing device and other conductors of the plurality of conductors and determining a corrected voltage value of the respective conductor by deducting at least in part contributions of the cross-coupling from the sensed voltage value of the respective conductor using the calibration matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Amol Rajaram Kolwalkar, Sameer Dinkar Vartak, Arun Kumar Raghunathan, Abhijeet Arvind Kulkarni, Charles Brendan O'Sullivan
  • Method for calibrating sensors in a power system
    Patent number: 9685823
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles Brendan O'Sullivan, Michael Anthony McCormack
  • Contactless voltage sensing devices
    Patent number: 9678115
    Abstract: A contactless voltage sensing device configured to measure a voltage value of a conductor is provided. The contactless voltage sensing device includes a first impedance element having a first impedance, where the first impedance element is configured to be operatively coupled to the conductor. Further, the contactless voltage sensing device includes an antenna operatively coupled to the first impedance element, a second impedance element having a second impedance, where the second impedance element is formed in part by the antenna and a parasitic impedance element, and where the parasitic impedance element includes a parasitic impedance, and measurement and communication circuitry coupled to the first impedance element to measure the voltage value of the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Arun Kumar Raghunathan, Amol Rajaram Kolwalkar, Sameer Dinkar Vartak, Abhijeet Arvind Kulkarni, Charles Brendan O'Sullivan
  • A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF MUSIC OR OTHER AUDIO METADATA PLAYED ON AN IOS DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170161119
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus comprising at least one processor; at least one memory including computer program code, at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform identification of music data or other audio metadata played on an iOS device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Boyle, Brendan O'Driscoll, Craig Watson, Aidan Sliney
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND NOTIFYING A USER OF THE MUSIC OR OTHER AUDIO METADATA
    Publication number: 20170154109
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for locating and notifying a user of the music or other audio metadata matching the user's stated preference by appending location information to such metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Dave Lynch, Brendan O'Driscoll, Craig Watson, Aidan Sliney
  • Automatic search and replacement functionality within a computing application
    Patent number: 9619511
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integration of automatic search functionality into a business application. The application is monitored for an instance wherein the user is initiating an activity that involves an expenditure. Upon detection of such an activity, a query is automatically generated based on information related to the expenditure. The query is communicated to a search component, from which corresponding search results are eventually received. Finally, at least some information related to the search results is displayed to the user. In one embodiment, assuming the user's express or implicit approval, auto-generation of data and/or modification of business process flow are facilitated based on the search results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Ashvin J. Mathew, Brendan O'Meara, Nicolae Surpatanu, Eshwar Somashekar, Rajat Taneja
  • Lateral flow assays using two dimensional test and control signal readout patterns
    Patent number: 9599615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lateral flow devices using two dimensional features, preferably, uniform two dimensional test and control signal readout patterns, and the methods for detecting an analyte using the lateral flow devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Symbolics, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan O'Farrell, Thomas C. Tisone
  • Storage at indoor golf driving range
    Patent number: 9597575
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventors: Brendan O'Grady, Sam S. Han
  • Thiazole-substituted aminopyridines as spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors
    Patent number: 9598405
    Abstract: The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminopyridine compounds of the Formula (I) (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Cy, and the subscript t are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian M. Andresen, Kenneth L. Arrington, Kaleen Konrad Childers, Maria Emilia Di Francesco, John Michael Ellis, Andrew M. Haidle, Yuan Liu, Alan B. Northrup, Brendan O'Boyle, Ryan D. Otte, Michael H. Reutershan, Dilrukshi Vitharana, Hyun Chong Woo
  • Triazolyl derivatives as Syk inhibitors
    Patent number: 9586931
    Abstract: Provided are triazole derivatives of Formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase and pharmaceutical composition. The triazole derivatives are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle R. Machacek, Eric T. Romeo, Solomon D. Kattar, Matthew Christopher, Michael D. Altman, Alan B. Northrup, John Michael Ellis, Brendan O'Boyle, Anthony Donofrio, Jonathan Grimm, Michael H. Reutershan, Kaleen Konrad Childers, Ryan D. Otte, Brandon Cash, Yves Ducharme, Andrew M. Haidle, Kerrie Spencer, Dilrukshi Vitharana, Lingyun Wu, Li Zhang, Peng Zhang, Christian Beaulieu, Daniel Guay
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SILYLATED POLYMERS HAVING LOW COLOR AND COLOR STABILITY
    Publication number: 20170044302
    Abstract: A batch or continuous process for preparing silylated polymers having low color and color stability comprising silylating a prepolymer having reactive functional groups with a silylating agent and optionally quenching the silylated polymer, where a stabilizer package containing at least one phosphite stabilizing agent is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: John Banevicius, Misty Huang, Brendan O'Keefe, Vikram Kumar, Bruce Barbera
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SILYLATED POLYMERS EMPLOYING A BACKMIXING STEP
    Publication number: 20170044303
    Abstract: A continuous process for preparing a silylated polymer comprising a silylation step where a prepolymer having reactive functional groups, a first intermediate product, is reacted continuously with a silylating agent in an endcapping tubular reaction unit to form a second intermediate product, and where at least a portion of the second intermediate product is backmixed continuously with the first intermediate product to form the silylated polymer. The continuous process may further comprise a stabilization step, a quenching step or both a stabilization step and a quenching step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: John Banevicius, Misty Huang, Brendan O'Keefe, Vikram Kumar, Bruce Barbera
  • A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRACKING MUSIC OR OTHER AUDIO METADATA FROM A NUMBER OF SOURCES IN REAL-TIME ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170024399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method tracking music or other audio metadata from a number of sources in real-time on an electronic device and displaying this information as a unified music feed using a graphical and textual interface. In one embodiment the invention provides a system and method for sharing such information within a social network or other conveyance system in order to aggregate crowd sourced, location-based and real-time information by combining the location, timestamp and metadata of user's listening history on such an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Boyle, Dave Lynch, George Boyle, Brendan O'Driscoll, Craig Watson, Aidan Sliney
  • Kits and methods for cyanide detection
    Patent number: 9547015
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTING NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Brendan O'Farrell, Hans Boehringer, Roy Chung, Winnie Tong
  • TIRE TRACTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160368334
    Abstract: A traction device in a system comprises a tread member and a retaining member assembled to the tread member to form an interactive system. The retaining member holds the tread member in substantially complete surface contact with the tire tread in order to maintain a maximum coefficient of friction between a lower surface of the tread member and an outer surface of the tire tread. The retaining member comprises first and second ends comprising a hook and loop fastener system. The retaining member comprises a section for closely gripping tire sidewalls and a wheel. A hook and loop fastener is shaped to provide a locked assembly resistant to forces that would tend to disassemble the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Brendan O'Connell, William Schiefer, III, Nicole Delport
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLASSIFYING, COMPARING AND ORDERING SONGS IN A PLAYLIST TO SMOOTH THE OVERALL PLAYBACK AND LISTENING EXPERIENCE
    Publication number: 20160292272
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus, system and method for the comparison between songs to analyse how similar each song is to the next using a new system of classification. A new and improved method and apparatus for the weighting of these comparable variables between songs in order to find the best objective criteria for finding a likeness between songs is disclosed. The time complexity associated with the computation of the optimal path for smoothing a playlist of songs is substantially reduced using the system of classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Brendan O'Driscoll, Craig Watson, Aidan Sliney, George Boyle, Clodagh McCarthy Luddy