Patents by Inventor Christopher J. O'Brien
Christopher J. 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).
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Publication number: 20100026205Abstract: A multi-function flashlight device is provided in either an all white light emitting diode (LED) or a colored LED version that allows versatile functionality. The flashlight is fashioned to have an outer housing that includes both an integrated means for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm and a surface thereon that serves as a handgrip. The outer housing of the flashlight is configured to be engaged by a clamping assembly that facilitates integration of the flashlight with standard firearm accessory rail assemblies. The flashlight head includes a high-output white LED positioned centrally within an optical element such as a reflector. Should the flashlight be a colored light, four other positions are provided around the periphery of the lens that contain colored LEDs. The flashlight provides the user the ability to selectively and individually control the mode of operation for all of the LEDs contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Alexander Calvino
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Publication number: 20090190339Abstract: A multi-function flashlight device is provided in either an all white light emitting diode (LED) or a colored LED version that allows versatile functionality. The flashlight is fashioned to have an outer housing that includes both an integrated means for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm and a surface thereon that serves as a handgrip. The outer housing of the flashlight is configured to be engaged by a clamping assembly that facilitates integration of the flashlight with standard firearm accessory rail assemblies. The flashlight head includes a high-output white LED positioned centrally within an optical element such as a reflector. Should the flashlight be a colored light, four other positions are provided around the periphery of the lens that contain colored LEDs. The flashlight provides the user the ability to selectively and individually control the mode of operation for all of the LEDs contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Alexander Calvino
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Publication number: 20090190341Abstract: A multi-function flashlight device is provided in either an all white light emitting diode (LED) or a colored LED version that allows versatile functionality. The flashlight is fashioned to have an outer housing that includes both an integrated means for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm and a surface thereon that serves as a handgrip. The outer housing of the flashlight is configured to be engaged by a clamping assembly that facilitates integration of the flashlight with standard firearm accessory rail assemblies. The flashlight head includes a high-output white LED positioned centrally within an optical element such as a reflector. Should the flashlight be a colored light, four other positions are provided around the periphery of the lens that contain colored LEDs. The flashlight provides the user the ability to selectively and individually control the mode of operation for all of the LEDs contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Alexander Calvino
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Publication number: 20090190342Abstract: A multi-function flashlight device is provided in either an all white light emitting diode (LED) or a colored LED version that allows versatile functionality. The flashlight is fashioned to have an outer housing that includes both an integrated means for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm and a surface thereon that serves as a handgrip. The outer housing of the flashlight is configured to be engaged by a clamping assembly that facilitates integration of the flashlight with standard firearm accessory rail assemblies. The flashlight head includes a high-output white LED positioned centrally within an optical element such as a reflector. Should the flashlight be a colored light, four other positions are provided around the periphery of the lens that contain colored LEDs. The flashlight provides the user the ability to selectively and individually control the mode of operation for all of the LEDs contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Alexander Calvino
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Publication number: 20090190340Abstract: A multi-function flashlight device is provided in either an all white light emitting diode (LED) or a colored LED version that allows versatile functionality. The flashlight is fashioned to have an outer housing that includes both an integrated means for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm and a surface thereon that serves as a handgrip. The outer housing of the flashlight is configured to be engaged by a clamping assembly that facilitates integration of the flashlight with standard firearm accessory rail assemblies. The flashlight head includes a high-output white LED positioned centrally within an optical element such as a reflector. Should the flashlight be a colored light, four other positions are provided around the periphery of the lens that contain colored LEDs. The flashlight provides the user the ability to selectively and individually control the mode of operation for all of the LEDs contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Alexander Calvino
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Publication number: 20090129740Abstract: The present invention provides an easy to use web-based editing tool for time-based video content and media. The proposed system operates with metadata drivers for controlling a playing device without changing underlying encoded video data by tracking and recording playback decision actions by an operator/editor/user. Multiple user edits and multiple edit levels are enabled by tracking each step of the playback decision action and linking each to the underlying time-based video media.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Christopher J. O'brien, Andrew Wason
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Publication number: 20090116812Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for enabling shared viewing and editing of time-based media with improved speed by avoiding manipulation and re-manipulation of a stored underlying video data format through the use of metadata processes and cross-linked multi-level metadata processes and systems for operating with a decision list tracking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Christopher J. O'Brien, Andrew Wason
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Patent number: 7250510Abstract: The present invention relates to catalysts of transition metal complexes of N-heterocyclic carbenes, their methods of preparation and their use in chemical synthesis. The synthesis, ease-of-use, and activity of the compounds of the present invention are substantial improvements over in situ catalyst generation. Further, the transition metal complexes of N-heterocyclic carbenes of the present invention may be used as precatalysts in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Total Synthesis, Ltd.Inventors: Michael G. Organ, Christopher J. O'Brien, Assam (Eric) B. Kantchev
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Patent number: 7169442Abstract: The method of installing a seamless epoxy coating onto floors, walls and ceilings incorporates a plurality of applications of various layers of coating, drying the applied layers between applications, and if desired, can incorporate addition of an antimicrobial to one or more coats applied to walls, ceilings and floors.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Prime Coat CorporationInventor: Christopher J. O'Brien
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Patent number: 6916564Abstract: A hydrogen fuel cell power system having improved efficiency comprises a fuel cell, a source of hydrogen gas, a compressor for creating a pressurized air stream, and a liquid supply which is heated by waste heat form the power system and evaporates into the pressurized air stream to produce a pressurized air and steam mixture. The pressurized air/steam mixture, which is preferably used as the oxidant in the fuel cell, is combusted with fuel in a burner to produce a high-temperature steam-laden exhaust stream. The high-temperature steam-laden exhaust stream drives an expander to produce a power output, and a power take-off from the expander uses the expander power to, for instance, drive an electrical generator, or drive other system components. The evaporation of liquid can take place external to the fuel cell, or can take place directly within the fuel cell, preferably using a cooling liquid that is directly injected into the fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Clawson, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mark R. Hagan
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Publication number: 20030170518Abstract: A hydrogen fuel cell power system having improved efficiency comprises a fuel cell, a source of hydrogen gas, a compressor for creating a pressurized air stream, and a liquid supply which is heated by waste heat form the power system and evaporates into the pressurized air stream to produce a pressurized air and steam mixture. The pressurized air/steam mixture, which is preferably used as the oxidant in the fuel cell, is combusted with fuel in a burner to produce a high-temperature steam-laden exhaust stream. The high-temperature steam-laden exhaust stream drives an expander to produce a power output, and a power take-off from the expander uses the expander power to, for instance, drive an electrical generator, or drive other system components. The evaporation of liquid can take place external to the fuel cell, or can take place directly within the fuel cell, preferably using a cooling liquid that is directly injected into the fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Clawson, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mark R. Hagan
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Patent number: 6029524Abstract: A pressure transducer having a redundant fluid pressure sensor can be used to determine if the pressure transducer needs to be recalibrated. The pressure transducer comprises a fluid pressure sensor for measuring differential pressure. The fluid pressure sensor includes a pair of substantially identical pressure sensors for providing a variable electrical output as a function of a differential fluid pressure and a reference sensor for providing an electrical output independent of the differential fluid pressure. A conditioning circuit is provided for generating a frequency-based signal whose frequency is a function of the electrical output for each fluid pressure sensor. The electrical output of the first and second pressure sensors can be compared to determine whether the pressure transducer needs to be calibrated. In one embodiment, the pressure sensors comprise variable capacitors.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1997Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Moore Products Co.Inventors: Philip R. Klauder, James O. Moore, Christopher J. O'Brien
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Patent number: 5884629Abstract: The instant invention is a urethral occlusive device designed for insertion into the male urethral opening. The device is effective as a prophylactic and as a male contraceptive device. The device is also useful in treating incontinence and can act as a non-invasive catheter attachment for aiding in the draining of urine from the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1998Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Inventor: Christopher J. O'Brien
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Patent number: 5804736Abstract: A pressure transducer having a redundant fluid pressure sensor can be used to determine if the pressure transducer needs to be recalibrated. The pressure transducer comprises a fluid pressure sensor for measuring differential pressure. The fluid pressure sensor includes a pair of substantially identical pressure sensors for providing a variable electrical output as a function of a differential fluid pressure and a reference sensor for providing an electrical output independent of the differential fluid pressure. A conditioning circuit is provided for generating a frequency-based signal whose frequency is a function of the electrical output for each fluid pressure sensor. The electrical output of the first and second pressure sensors can be compared to determine whether the pressure transducer needs to be calibrated. In one embodiment, the pressure sensors comprise variable capacitors.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Moore Products Co.Inventors: Philip R. Klauder, James O. Moore, Christopher J. O'Brien
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Patent number: 5672808Abstract: A pressure transducer having a redundant fluid pressure sensor can be used to determine if the pressure transducer needs to be recalibrated. The pressure transducer comprises a fluid pressure sensor for measuring differential pressure. The fluid pressure sensor includes a pair of substantially identical pressure sensors for providing a variable electrical output as a function of a differential fluid pressure and a reference sensor for providing an electrical output independent of the differential fluid pressure. A conditioning circuit is provided for generating a frequency-based signal whose frequency is a function of the electrical output for each fluid pressure sensor. The electrical output of the first and second pressure sensors can be compared to determine whether the pressure transducer needs to be calibrated. In one embodiment, the pressure sensors comprise variable capacitors.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1996Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: Moore Products Co.Inventors: Philip R. Klauder, James O. Moore, Christopher J. O'Brien
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Patent number: 5420578Abstract: Integrated transmitters and controllers for use in monitoring process variables. A transmitter and controller for monitoring and controlling a process variable in a process control loop comprises a transmitter for producing a digital signal indicative of the process variable's state, and a digital controller supplied with the digital signal from the transmitter responsive to the digital signal, and further interfaced in a process control loop for controlling the process variable in response to the digitally communicated signal from the transmitter. Integrated transmitters and controllers described herein simplify installation and maintenance of industrial process control systems and place the controller functions at the process variable, thereby increasing control system efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1994Date of Patent: May 30, 1995Assignee: Moore Products Co.Inventors: Christopher J. O'Brien, James O. Moore