Patents by Inventor Dennis O'Connor

Dennis O'Connor 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: 12290841
    Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: InTunes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith
  • Patent number: 12244437
    Abstract: A method and system for interfacing heterogenous computing networks to accomplish a cross-network that spans at least two networks and has a source node and a destination node. A graph structure is traversed to define a transaction path. The graph structure includes transaction nodes within transfer networks and bridges that span networks. Each node in the graph structure exists on a network and has an associated set of attribute variables that specify supported tokens. A bridge path defined by two nodes spanning two logical networks is determined. The source node and the destination node are also connected via one or more out of band network paths which are separate from the bridge path. Disclosed implementations link the speed and convenience of P2P conversion models with B2B trading channels using a ledger-agnostic overlay and computing architecture to enable value transfers and conversion spanning dissimilar digital communication networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: DTCC DIGITAL (US) INC.
    Inventors: George Daniel Doney, Dennis O'Connell
  • Patent number: 12219017
    Abstract: A system and methods are provided for aggregating communication connections. Multiple users connect to a system (e.g., a web-based system) that hosts an application or service for exchanging communications. Users who exchange communications among themselves may be considered “associates.” When one user who is on-line with the application sends a communication through the system for an associate, the system determines whether the associate is on-line or off-line. If the associate is off-line, the system crafts and sends toward the associate a notification regarding the communication, including an address of the communication server to which the one user is connected. When the associate's device receives the notification, the application may attempt to connect to the specified address. In this way associated users' connections will aggregate or gravitate toward the same communication server, thereby eliminating the latency and cost of exchanging users' communications between multiple communication servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: WhatsApp Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Boris Koum, Bryan Dennis O'Connor, Brian Lange Acton
  • Patent number: 12203697
    Abstract: A combination microwave and refrigerator system is provided. The microwave oven is connected to a source of power and has at least one control circuit for controlling the operation of the microwave oven. A first power supply outlet is provided on the microwave oven. A refrigerator is connected to the source of power by connection to the first power supply outlet. The control circuit is configured to disable the cooling operation of the refrigerator, when the microwave oven demands cooking power, and enable the cooling operation of the refrigerator when the microwave oven is not drawing cooking power. A sensor is provided in the microwave oven, and is configured to cause cooking power to the microwave oven to be turned off upon the sensor sensing a level of smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: INTiRiON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory Allan Thomas Hall, Philip Emma, Jim Estill, Bryan Stuart Cunningham, Dennis O'Brien
  • Patent number: 12196241
    Abstract: A combined thread forming and thread locking fastener is disclosed. A fastener includes three thread zones. A first thread zone utilizes a first thread forming thread profile with an increasing outer diameter. A second thread zone extends from the end of the first zone utilizing the first thread forming thread profile and continues with a constant diameter. The third thread zone utilizes a thread locking thread profile continuing along substantially the remainder of the shaft of a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund A Hebert, Kenneth J. Gomes, Dennis O. Boyer, John R Reynolds, Donald A. Fosmoen, Benjamin M. Fosmoen
  • Patent number: 12161377
    Abstract: An ablation system comprises: an ablation catheter and a console. The ablation catheter comprises: a shaft including a proximal end, a distal portion and a distal end; an ablation element configured to deliver energy to tissue; and a force maintenance assembly comprising a force maintenance element and configured to control and/or assess contact force between the ablation element and cardiac tissue. The console is configured to operably attach to the ablation catheter and comprises: an energy delivery assembly configured to provide energy to the ablation element. Methods of ablating tissue are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: ACUTUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Ren-Yu Chou, Marcus Frederick Julian, Steven Anthony Yon, Randell L. Werneth, Alexander Higgins, Ricardo Roman, Alexander J. Asconeguy, Christoph Scharf, Dennis O'Brien, Rob Andre Pescar, Ahmad Falahatpisheh, Tom Esbeck, Gerald M. Stobbs, III, Leo Mariappan, Brandon Pratt Noheaikaika Lee, James Calvin Allan, Michael C. Oliveira, Daniel Welsh, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20240255212
    Abstract: A combination microwave and refrigerator system is provided. The microwave oven is connected to a source of power and has at least one control circuit for controlling the operation of the microwave oven. A first power supply outlet is provided on the microwave oven. A refrigerator is connected to the source of power by connection to the first power supply outlet. The control circuit is configured to disable the cooling operation of the refrigerator, when the microwave oven demands cooking power, and enable the cooling operation of the refrigerator when the microwave oven is not drawing cooking power. A sensor is provided in the microwave oven, and is configured to cause cooking power to the microwave oven to be turned off upon the sensor sensing a level of smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory Allan Thomas Hall, Philip Emma, Jim Estill, Bryan Stuart Cunningham, Dennis O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20240198387
    Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: InTunes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith
  • Publication number: 20240156504
    Abstract: An ablation system comprises: an ablation catheter and a console. The ablation catheter comprises: a shaft including a proximal end, a distal portion and a distal end; an ablation element configured to deliver energy to tissue; and a force maintenance assembly comprising a force maintenance element and configured to control and/or assess contact force between the ablation element and cardiac tissue. The console is configured to operably attach to the ablation catheter and comprises: an energy delivery assembly configured to provide energy to the ablation element. Methods of ablating tissue are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Derrick Ren-Yu CHOU, Marcus Frederick JULIAN, Steven Anthony YON, Randell L. WERNETH, Alexander HIGGINS, Ricardo ROMAN, Alexander J. ASCONEGUY, Christoph SCHARF, Dennis O'BRIEN, Rob Andre PESCAR, Ahmad FALAHATPISHEH, Tom ESBECK, Gerald M. STOBBS, III, Leo MARIAPPAN, Brandon Pratt Noheaikaika LEE, James Calvin ALLAN, Michael C. OLIVEIRA, Daniel WELSH, R. Maxwell FLAHERTY, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • Publication number: 20240100817
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for installing a screen protector on an electronic device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support member and a first assembly. The support member has an upper support surface configured to support an electronic device. The first assembly includes a first member and an actuator. When the electronic device with a screen protector positioned thereon is supported on the upper support surface of the support member, actuating the actuator of the first assembly causes the first member to move into contact with the screen protector and to apply a force onto the screen protector to tack the screen protector to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Dennis O'Donnell, Phillip Chang
  • Patent number: 11911796
    Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: InTunes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith
  • Publication number: 20240058385
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating viral infections, or inhibiting, slowing or halting replication of a virus, e.g., an airborne respiratory virus, by administering to a nasal cavity of a subject in need thereof a composition comprising colostrum. The compositions can further comprise an algan polysaccharide, for example fucoidan. The compositions can be in the form of a nasal spray, nasal drops, nasal mist, or a nasal swab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Dennis O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20240049701
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the identification of viability enhancing cell features and substrate features as they relate to post-cryopreservation survival of substrate seeded cells. Embodiments of the present invention further involve identification of cell features to manufacture a supernatant that is useful for cell culturing and treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicants: University of Southern California, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Britney O. Pennington, Jeffrey K. Bailey, Mohamed A. Faynus, Cassidy Arnold, Lincoln V. Johnson, Dennis O. Clegg, Mark S. Humayun, David R. Hinton, Danhong Zhu, Debbie Mitra
  • Publication number: 20240007329
    Abstract: A method and system for interfacing heterogenous computing networks to accomplish a cross-network that spans at least two networks and has a source node and a destination node. A graph structure is traversed to define a transaction path. The graph structure includes transaction nodes within transfer networks and bridges that span networks. Each node in the graph structure exists on a network and has an associated set of attribute variables that specify supported tokens. A bridge path defined by two nodes spanning two logical networks is determined. The source node and the destination node are also connected via one or more out of band network paths which are separate from the bridge path. Disclosed implementations link the speed and convenience of peer-to-peer conversion models with business-to-business trading channels using a ledger-agnostic overlay and computing architecture to enable value transfers and conversion spanning dissimilar digital communication networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Securrency, Inc.
    Inventors: George Daniel Doney, Dennis O'Connell
  • Patent number: 11840051
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or method for installing a screen protector on an electronic device, for example using a wet application process. The apparatus includes a support member for supporting the electronic device and a clamp mechanism for clamping the electronic device in a fixed position on the support member. A tack assembly is used to tack the screen protector to the electronic device. The tack assembly includes an actuator that, once actuated, causes a tack member to apply a force onto the screen protector which tacks the screen protector to the electronic device and prevents misalignment. Finally, a roller assembly is actuated so that a roller member moves across the screen protector to bond the screen protector to the electronic device and remove any excess liquid that may exist between the screen protector and the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventors: Dennis O'Donnell, Phillip Chang
  • Patent number: 11825839
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the identification of viability enhancing cell features and substrate features as they relate to post-cryopreservation survival of substrate seeded cells. Embodiments of the present invention further involve identification of cell features to manufacture a supernatant that is useful for cell culturing and treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: University of Southern California, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Britney O. Pennington, Jeffrey K. Bailey, Mohamed A. Faynus, Cassidy Arnold, Lincoln V. Johnson, Dennis O. Clegg, Mark S. Humayun, David R. Hinton, Danhong Zhu, Debbie Mitra
  • Publication number: 20230356060
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for implementing a system for determining the range to a target object. In implementations, a system for determining a range estimate to a target includes a rangefinder, a camera, a display and at least one processor. A processor may acquire an image from the camera, identify a target flagstick within the image acquired from the camera and modify pixels proximate to the identified target flagstick of the image to generate a modified image contrasting the target flagstick from objects in the background. The processor may calculate a range estimate to the target flagstick using the rangefinder and present, on the display, the modified image and a representation of the range estimate of the target flagstick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Robert A. Lewis, Dennis O. Corey
  • Patent number: 11745082
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for implementing a system for determining the range to a target object and orienting a map. In implementations, GPS data is used to determine the location of the system and an approximate distance from that location to the target. Based on the approximate distance, one or more parameters of operation of the system may be set. Modes of operation may be entered to further adjust parameters of operation. An optical pulse may then be projected at the target and its reflections collected and analyzed to calculate a distance measurement. A visual display may be adjusted based on the calculated distance estimate to the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert A. Lewis, Dennis O. Corey
  • Patent number: D1011394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Phillip Chang, Dennis O'Donnell
  • Patent number: D1029056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventors: Phillip Chang, Dennis O'Donnell