Patents by Inventor Brian A. McCarthy
Brian A. McCarthy 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).
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Publication number: 20170088809Abstract: An acoustophoresis device made up of modular components is disclosed. Several modules are disclosed herein, including ultrasonic transducer modules, input/output modules, collection well modules, and various connector modules. These permit different systems to be constructed that have appropriate fluid dynamics for separation of particles, such as biological cells, from a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Thomas J. Kennedy, III, Jeffrey King, Jason Barnes, Brian McCarthy, Dane Mealey, Erik Miller, Walter M. Presz, JR., Benjamin Ross-Johnsrud, John Rozembersky
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Publication number: 20170081629Abstract: An acoustophoresis device made up of modular components is disclosed. Several modules are disclosed herein, including ultrasonic transducer modules, input/output modules, collection well modules, and various connector modules. These permit different systems to be constructed that have appropriate fluid dynamics for separation of particles, such as biological cells, from a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Jason Barnes, Dane Mealey, Walter M. Presz, JR., Stanley Kowalski, III, Louis Masi, Thomas J. Kennedy, III, Brian McCarthy, Ben Ross-Johnsrud
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Publication number: 20170075776Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and computing device that determines when a software failure associated with a virtual storage controller has occurred. At least a portion of a transaction log corresponding to the virtual storage controller is stored in a stable storage device, when the determining indicates that the software failure associated with the virtual storage controller has occurred. A determination is made when the virtual storage controller has rebooted. The at least a portion of the transaction log is retrieved from the stable storage device, when the determining indicates that the virtual storage controller has rebooted. Thereby, state can be preserved and transactions pending, but not yet committed to storage server devices, can be replayed and proceed with minimal or no impact on the client devices originating the transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Joseph CaraDonna, Donna Duffy, Brian McCarthy
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Publication number: 20160361670Abstract: Devices for separating a host fluid from a second fluid or particulate are disclosed. The devices include an acoustic chamber, a fluid outlet at a top end of the acoustic chamber, a concentrate outlet at a bottom end of the acoustic chamber, and an inlet on a first side end of the acoustic chamber. An ultrasonic transducer and reflector create a multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave in the acoustic chamber that traps and separates particulates (e.g. cells) from a host fluid. The host fluid is collected via the fluid outlet, and the particulates are collected via the concentrate outlet. The device is a large-scale device that is able to process liters/hour, and has a large interior volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Walter M. Presz, JR., Jeffrey King, Jason Barnes, Dane Mealey, Brian McCarthy, Ben Ross-Johnsrud, Kedar Chitale
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Publication number: 20160357599Abstract: An apparatus is provided for implementation of back-end system for providing point-of-use toolkits. The apparatus may receive an assignment of work tasks assigned to a technician for manufacture of a tangible product. In response, the apparatus may compile a point-of-use toolkit including comprehensive information regarding the work tasks, and transmit the point-of-use toolkit to a front-end system associated with the technician. The apparatus may determine an occurrence of a delay associated with the schedule that impacts the assignment of the one or more work tasks, and transmit information associated with the delay to the manufacturing scheduling system. In response to receiving an update to the assignment of the tasks from the manufacturing scheduling system, the apparatus may compile an update of the point-of-use toolkit, and transmit the update of the point-of-use toolkit to the front-end system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: John William Glatfelter, Brian Dale Laughlin, Brian A. McCarthy
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Patent number: 9512395Abstract: An acoustophoresis device made up of modular components is disclosed. Several modules are disclosed herein, including ultrasonic transducer modules, input/output modules, collection well modules, and various connector modules. These permit different systems to be constructed that have appropriate fluid dynamics for separation of particles, such as biological cells, from a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: FloDesign Sonics, Inc.Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Jason Barnes, Dane Mealey, Walter M. Presz, Jr., Stanley Kowalski, III, Louis Masi, Thomas J. Kennedy, III, Brian McCarthy, Ben Ross-Johnsrud
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Patent number: 9507674Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and host device that receives one or more transactions. A state is stored in a transaction log in a volatile memory wherein the state includes information associated with the one or more transactions. The transaction log is stored in a stable storage device when a failure is determined to a have occurred. The transaction log can then be retrieved and replayed subsequent to a reboot. Thereby, state can be preserved and transactions pending, but not yet committed to storage server devices, can be replayed and proceed with minimal or no impact on the client devices originating the write transactions.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: NetApp, Inc.Inventors: Brian McCarthy, Donna Duffy, Joseph CaraDonna
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Publication number: 20160102494Abstract: Quick-release control systems for architectural opening coverings and associated control systems and methods for rapidly deploying the coverings to extended positions. In one embodiment coupling assemblies are provided for controllably coupling and decoupling portions of lifting mechanisms in a variety of covering systems, including roller and cellular shade systems. In yet other embodiments, control systems for controlling a plurality of coverings are provided, which may be configured to remotely and simultaneously deploying each of the plurality of coverings to an extended position in response to a trigger signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Gordon M. Clements, Stephen Knieriem, Brian McCarthy, Christopher C. Coulter
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Publication number: 20160089620Abstract: Acoustophoretic devices for separating particles from a non-flowing host fluid are disclosed. The devices include a substantially acoustically transparent container and a separation unit, with the container being placed within the separation unit. An ultrasonic transducer in the separation unit creates a planar or multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave within the container, trapping particles disposed within the non-flowing fluid and causing them to coalesce or agglomerate, then separate due to buoyancy or gravity forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Jeff King, David Sokolowski, Anthony B. Masi, Brian T. Kennedy, Brian McCarthy, Benjamin Ross-Johnsrud, Jason Dionne, Dane Mealey, Jason Barnes
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Patent number: 9241590Abstract: Quick-release control systems for architectural opening coverings and associated control systems and methods for rapidly deploying the coverings to extended positions. In one embodiment coupling assemblies are provided for controllably coupling and decoupling portions of lifting mechanisms in a variety of covering systems, including roller and cellular shade systems. In yet other embodiments, control systems for controlling a plurality of coverings are provided, which may be configured to remotely and simultaneously deploying each of the plurality of coverings to an extended position in response to a trigger signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Gordon's Window Decor, Inc.Inventors: Gordon M. Clements, Stephen Knieriem, Brian McCarthy, Christopher C. Coulter
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Publication number: 20160002070Abstract: An acoustophoresis device which includes a substantially vertical flow path of the fluid mixture in order to improve separation of particles/secondary fluid from a primary fluid is disclosed. The vertical flow path reduces velocity non-uniformities in the acoustic chamber resulting from gravity forces. The device includes an acoustic chamber in which multidimensional acoustic standing waves are generated. The fluid can be introduced into the acoustic chamber using a dump diffuser in which a plurality of inlets enter near the bottom of the acoustic chamber such that flow symmetry reduces both, gravity driven flow non-uniformities, and any flow interference effects between inlet mixture flow into the acoustic chamber and the continuous gravity driven particle cluster drop out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Brian McCarthy, Jason Barnes, Dane Mealey, Ben Ross-Johnsrud, Walter M. Presz, JR., Kedar Chitale
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Publication number: 20150209695Abstract: An apparatus includes a flow chamber having at least one inlet and at least one outlet. At least one ultrasonic transducer is located on a wall of the flow chamber, which operates to create a multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave in the flow chamber. A reflector is located on the wall on the opposite side of the flow chamber from the at least one ultrasonic transducer. The reflector is formed from a thin structure that provides a pressure release boundary, such as a plastic film/air interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Brian McCarthy, Ben Ross-Johnsrud, Bart Lipkens
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Publication number: 20150191716Abstract: An acoustophoresis device includes an acoustic chamber with a piezoelectric element located within its volume. The piezoelectric element vibrates and generates acoustic standing waves from both sides, so that particles can be separated from fluid passing through the acoustic chamber. This permits the element to be cooled more efficiently, reducing transient heat loads in the fluid traveling through the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Bart Lipkens, Brian McCarthy, Ben Ross-Johnsrud, Jason Barnes, Dane Mealey, Thomas J. Kennedy, III
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Publication number: 20150149823Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and host device that receives one or more transactions. A state is stored in a transaction log in a volatile memory wherein the state includes information associated with the one or more transactions. The transaction log is stored in a stable storage device when a failure is determined to a have occurred. The transaction log can then be retrieved and replayed subsequent to a reboot. Thereby, state can be preserved and transactions pending, but not yet committed to storage server devices, can be replayed and proceed with minimal or no impact on the client devices originating the write transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Brian McCarthy, Donna Duffy, Joseph CaraDonna
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Publication number: 20150136342Abstract: Quick-release control systems for architectural opening coverings and associated control systems and methods for rapidly deploying the coverings to extended positions. In one embodiment coupling assemblies are provided for controllably coupling and decoupling portions of lifting mechanisms in a variety of covering systems, including roller and cellular shade systems. In yet other embodiments, control systems for controlling a plurality of coverings are provided, which may be configured to remotely and simultaneously deploying each of the plurality of coverings to an extended position in response to a trigger signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Gordon M. Clements, Stephen Knieriem, Brian McCarthy, Christopher C. Coulter
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Patent number: 8983822Abstract: A system and method of testing, during development, the operation of a clustered storage server system and its associated storage operating system. The system includes at least one host computer having a host operating system, and at least one virtual computer having a simulated storage operating system, at least one simulated disk, a simulated NVRAM, and a simulated flashcard within a guest operating system hosted by the host operating system. The simulated storage operating system represents an actual storage operating system. Facilities of the simulated storage operating system including the simulated disk, the simulated NVRAM, and the simulated flashcard are mapped onto corresponding facilities of the host operating system via virtualization components of the virtual computer so that the simulated storage operating system operates substantially the same as the actual storage operating system on low cost host hardware platforms.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: NetApp, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Caradonna, Brian McCarthy
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Publication number: 20140165057Abstract: A system and method of testing, during development, the operation of a clustered storage server system and its associated storage operating system. The system includes at least one host computer having a host operating system, and at least one virtual computer having a simulated storage operating system, at least one simulated disk, a simulated NVRAM, and a simulated flashcard within a guest operating system hosted by the host operating system. The simulated storage operating system represents an actual storage operating system. Facilities of the simulated storage operating system including the simulated disk, the simulated NVRAM, and the simulated flashcard are mapped onto corresponding facilities of the host operating system via virtualization components of the virtual computer so that the simulated storage operating system operates substantially the same as the actual storage operating system on low cost host hardware platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: NETAPP, INC.Inventors: JOSEPH CARADONNA, BRIAN MCCARTHY
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Patent number: 8532973Abstract: A system and method of testing, during development, the operation of a clustered storage server system and its associated storage operating system. The system includes at least one host computer having a host operating system, and at least one virtual computer having a simulated storage operating system, at least one simulated disk, a simulated NVRAM, and a simulated flashcard within a guest operating system hosted by the host operating system. The simulated storage operating system represents an actual storage operating system. Facilities of the simulated storage operating system including the simulated disk, the simulated NVRAM, and the simulated flashcard are mapped onto corresponding facilities of the host operating system via virtualization components of the virtual computer so that the simulated storage operating system operates substantially the same as the actual storage operating system on low cost host hardware platforms.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: NetApp, Inc.Inventors: Joseph CaraDonna, Brian McCarthy
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Patent number: 7097893Abstract: A single sheet has multiple separation lines arranged such that the sheet can be printed on by a standard printer such as a personal computer printer, and the sheet may thereafter be separated and/or folded in any one of three different configurations to form different possible compact disc jewel case inserts including both face labels and spine labels. One embodiment is of a sheet having at least four longitudinal lines of weakness extending across at least a major portion of the length of the sheet, and at least three latitudinal lines of weakness extending across a major portion of the width of the sheet, with at least one longitudinal line of weakness being a fold about which at least one portion is folded.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Brian McCarthy, Heather Anne Gareis, Mark R. Mannon
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Publication number: 20060143003Abstract: The present invention is a synthetic speech encoding device that produces a synthetic speech signal which closely matches an actual speech signal. The actual speech signal is digitized, and excitation pulses are selected by minimizing the error between the actual and synthetic speech signals. The preferred pattern of excitation pulses needed to produce the synthetic speech signal is obtained by using an excitation pattern containing a multiplicity of weighted pulses at timed positions. The selection of the location and amplitude of each excitation pulse is obtained by minimizing an error criterion between the synthetic speech signal and the actual speech signal. The error criterion function incorporates a perceptual weighting filter which shapes the error spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Applicant: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Daniel Lin, Brian McCarthy