Patents by Inventor Craig Farrell
Craig Farrell 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: 20170163973Abstract: A multiple camera video system and methods for operating such a system. The system may include a plurality of cameras located around a stadium, athletic playing field or other location. The cameras are remotely controlled in a master-slave configuration. A camera operator at a master pan head selects one of the plurality of cameras as the current master camera and utilizes the master pan head to adjust the telemetry and zoom of the master camera to follow the target object. The telemetry and zoom parameters of the master camera are then used to calculate corresponding telemetry, zoom and/or other parameters for each of the plurality of slave cameras. Video captured by each of the cameras is stored for the production of replay video feeds or for archiving. The replays may be capable of “spinning” through the video feeds of adjacent cameras in order for the viewer to get the sensation of revolving around the target object. The multiple camera video system also includes methods for calibrating the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Kenneth John Aagaard, Larry Barbatsoulis, Frank Trizano, Craig Farrell
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Patent number: 8425729Abstract: A three-dimensional hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite structure made of nonwoven fibrous web and a fibrous material integrated in the nonwoven fibrous web by hydraulic entanglement is disclosed. The nonwoven composite structure has a greater ability to maintain an embossed pattern when wet and has the ability for the structure to recover after it has been compressed, to a greater degree than previously found. Also disclosed is a method of making an embossed hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite fabric.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry Skoog, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Lawrence M. Brown
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Patent number: 8282776Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition increases various properties of the product including the ability of the product to quickly absorb oil. For instance, the additive composition can decrease the Oil Absorbency Rate by from about 20% to about 80% and can decrease the Reverse Osmosis Oil Wet Out time by from about 10% to about 80%.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Gregor Robert Buckley, Manish Raval, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky
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Publication number: 20100212849Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition increases various properties of the product including the ability of the product to quickly absorb oil. For instance, the additive composition can decrease the Oil Absorbency Rate by from about 20% to about 80% and can decrease the Reverse Osmosis Oil Wet Out time by from about 10% to about 80%.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Gregor Robert Buckley, Manish Raval, Craig Farrell Thomascefsky
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Patent number: 7645353Abstract: A multi-ply fabric is provided that includes an inner ply positioned between two outer plies that contain both thermoplastic fibers and absorbent staple fibers. The plies are ultrasonically bonded together. The material used to form the inner ply may be selectively controlled to optimize certain properties of the fabric for a particular application, such as strength, bulk, absorption capacity, absorption rate, handfeel, etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Larry M. Brown
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Publication number: 20090123707Abstract: A three-dimensional hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite structure made of nonwoven fibrous web and a fibrous material integrated in the nonwoven fibrous web by hydraulic entanglement is disclosed. The nonwoven composite structure has a greater ability to maintain an embossed pattern when wet and has the ability for the structure to recover after it has been compressed, to a greater degree than previously found. Also disclosed is a method of making an embossed hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Henry Skoog, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Lawrence M. Brown
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Patent number: 7194789Abstract: A nonwoven composite fabric is provided that contains one or more abraded (e.g., sanded) surfaces. In addition to improving the softness and handfeel of the nonwoven composite fabric, it has been unexpectedly discovered that abrading such a fabric may also impart excellent liquid handling properties (e.g., absorbent capacity, absorbent rate, wicking rate, etc.), as well as improved bulk and capillary tension.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Larry M. Brown
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Publication number: 20060098586Abstract: A method and system for determining a route of an application in a network. The network includes a number of interconnected nodes, between a source node and a destination node. A sequence of application packets, being transmitted over an application port, are configured to expire at each one of a succession of nodes in the application route. Upon expiration, an error notification is generated by the node according to protocol, and received back at the source node. The error notification identifies the node from which it came, and a collection of error notification identifies the entire route of nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Craig Farrell, Thanes Tantiprasut
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Publication number: 20050157654Abstract: A network discovery and monitoring apparatus and method of using the same. An apparatus includes an agent configured for being hosted on one of a plurality of interconnected network elements that form at least a portion of a communication network. A method includes the agent gathering application data representing a network-based application that is accessible from the network element hosting the agent. The agent monitors application traffic between each discovered application and any network element having a relationship to the application. A result of the monitoring is a relational topology, at the application layer, of the network elements in the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Craig Farrell, Thanes Tantiprasut
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Patent number: 6776155Abstract: A new treatment and apparatus for acute and chronic treatment is described here which incorporates nasal ventilation, with or without concomitant drug therapy, using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level pressure treatment or variants thereof, including devices which automatically set their pressures based on physiologic data inputs.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace
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Patent number: 6578731Abstract: A system for dispensing wipes includes: (1) a continuous web of material joined at perforations and configured into a center feed roll; and (2) a flexible, moisture impervious pouch for containing and dispensing discrete lengths of web from the roll. The pouch includes a resealable opening for accessing and staging a leading edge of the roll of material and is adapted to dispense discrete lengths of web separated from the roll at the perforations. The pouch is constructed such that its shape closely conforms to the shape of the roll of web material and may be configured with a gusset to enable it to stand without external support.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard Paul Lewis, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky
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Patent number: 6562777Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Patent number: 6417154Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Publication number: 20020042352Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Publication number: 20020033178Abstract: A new treatment and apparatus for acute and chronic treatment is described here which incorporates nasal ventilation, with or without concomitant drug therapy, using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level pressure treatment or variants thereof, including devices which automatically set their pressures based on physiologic data inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace
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Patent number: 6336454Abstract: A new treatment and apparatus for acute and chronic treatment is described here which incorporates nasal ventilation, with or without concomitant drug therapy, using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level pressure treatment or variants thereof, including devices which automatically set their pressures based on physiologic data inputs.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1998Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace
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Patent number: 6107268Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Patent number: 5770529Abstract: A liquid-distribution garment worn in body-side combination with substantially impermeable protective apparel. The garment is composed of at least one layer of a hydrophilically transmuted reinforcing fabric; and at least one layer of a hydrophilically transmuted absorbent nonwoven fabric joined to the layer of reinforcing fabric so that the joined layers have a water wicking rate of at least about 4 centimeters per 30 seconds in at least one direction. The garment may contain a body portion, sleeve portions and/or leg portions, at least one of those portions being formed from the material composed of at least one layer of a hydrophilically transmuted reinforcing fabric and at least one layer of a hydrophilically transmuted absorbent nonwoven fabric. The garment may have sub-portions that contain superabsorbents.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Kimberly Bradshaw Dennis, Ronald Francis Cook, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky