Patents by Inventor Ellen O'Hearn

Ellen O'Hearn 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).

  • Publication number: 20250199837
    Abstract: A computing device determines that a workload of a first virtual machine is to be transferred to a second virtual machine. The computing device generates a file comprising virtual CPU (vCPU) data that describes current conditions of the first virtual machine. The computing device transmits the file from the first virtual machine to the second virtual machine. The computing device restores the current conditions of the first virtual machine on the second virtual machine based on the file. The computing device sends a signal to the first virtual machine indicating that the current conditions of the first virtual machine are restored on the second virtual machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Leigh Griffin, Anthony Francis Carroll, Ellen O'Carroll
  • Publication number: 20250199856
    Abstract: A current resource utilization value of a computing resource used by an application executing on a computing device is accessed, the current resource utilization value quantifying a utilization of the computing resource, the application having a priority application designation and being one of a plurality of applications executing on the computing device, at least one of the plurality of applications lacking the priority application designation. An application profile that identifies a resource utilization trigger condition that corresponds to the computing resource is accessed. It is determined, based on the current resource utilization value of the computing resource and the resource utilization trigger condition that corresponds to the computing resource, that the application is in a non-preferred state. In response to determining that the application is in the non-preferred state, an additional quantity of the computing resource is caused to be available to the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Leigh Griffin, Ellen O'Carroll, Anthony Francis Carroll
  • Publication number: 20230063749
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a composition that includes a bulk diffuser that includes a film having a major surface; the film includes a polymer, and a scattering element. The scattering element includes a silicone bead having a mean particle diameter in a range of 2 micrometers (?m) to 9 ?m. The linear density of the film is at least 5.1 Wi*?m, wherein the linear density equals the product of the mass fraction of the silicone bead (Wi) and film thickness in micrometers (?m). This disclosure further describes methods of making the film and the bulk diffuser and methods of using the film including, for example, as a bulk diffuser in a sign box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Sykora, Kui Chen-Ho, Guy M. Kallman, Ellen O. Aeling, Kaitlin R. Mohs, Patrick J. Yeshe
  • Patent number: 10766223
    Abstract: A fabric with a laminated adhesive-backed protective layer. The adhesive-backed protective layer has a matte finish that is low gloss and may approximate the fabric itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard C. Allen, Ellen O. Aeling, William J. Bryan, Robert R. Condon, David J. Koch, John C. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190084269
    Abstract: A fabric with a laminated adhesive-backed protective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard C. Allen, Ellen O. Aeling, William J. Bryan, Robert R. Condon, David J. Koch, John C. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10228507
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical device having a light source and a viscoelastic lightguide. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection. The viscoelastic lightguide may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive. The optical device may be used in a variety of constructions wherein the device emits light being transported within the viscoelastic lightguide. Constructions include those used for signs, markings, illumination devices, display devices, keypad assemblies and tail light assemblies for vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Michael A. Meis, Kevin R. Schaffer, Marie A. Boulos, Soemantri Widagdo, Thu-Van T. Tran, Ellen O. Aeling, Patrick J. Yeshe, Wendi J. Winkler
  • Patent number: 10107687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to physical and virtual color displays that are based on psychophysical color emotions and psychophysical color harmony. Such color displays assist the consumers to choose colors, more specifically paint or stain colors, based on the emotions of the consumers or the emotions of the colors, as well as the harmony of the colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Carl Minchew, Priscilla Ghaznavi, Andrea Magno, Ellen O'Neill, Hannah Yeo
  • Publication number: 20170354245
    Abstract: An adjustable stand up desk includes an upper desk surface and a second desk surface connected to the upper desk surface. The desk further includes a base with at least two channels and a pair of positioning legs configured to sit on an existing desk. A folding leg assembly connects the base to the first desk surface. The folding leg assembly includes a first pair of legs that extends between the first desk surface and the base, and a second pair of legs that extends between the first desk surface and the base. Each leg of the first and second pairs of legs is configured to move within the at least two channels of the base, such that the adjustable stand up desk can be adjusted from at least a closed position to a fully raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Dayna Martin, Ellen O'Hearn, Frank Scholley, Maximo Mejia
  • Publication number: 20170254488
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an illumination device comprising a recycling cavity defined by recycling surfaces and a light emission surface; a light source within the cavity. A spectrum modifying layer is on a portion of the recycling surface, the spectrum modifying layer producing a spectral response different from the spectral response of the recycling surface. In some embodiments, the spectrum modifying layer shifts the spectral properties of the light being emitted from the light emission area from the spectral properties of the light source. In some embodiments, the spectrum modifying layer selectively absorbs a portion of light along the light source spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Ellen O. Aeling, Michael A. Meis, John T. Simpson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Paul E. Humpal
  • Publication number: 20170227702
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical device having a light source and a viscoelastic lightguide. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection. The viscoelastic lightguide may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive. The optical device may be used in a variety of constructions wherein the device emits light being transported within the viscoelastic lightguide. Constructions include those used for signs, markings, illumination devices, display devices, keypad assemblies and tail light assemblies for vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Michael A. Meis, Kevin R. Schaffer, Marie A. Boulos, Soemantri Widagdo, Thu-Van T. Tran, Ellen O. Aeling, Patrick J. Yeshe, Wendi J. Winkler
  • Patent number: 9658391
    Abstract: Illumination device having a viscoelastic lightguide and a flexible light source is described. The flexible light source includes a plurality of electrically interconnected light emitting diodes disposed on a flexible mat and optically coupled to the viscoelastic lightguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Ellen O. Aeling, Michael A. Meis, Kevin R. Schaffer
  • Patent number: 9551475
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical device having a light source, a viscoelastic lightguide and a retroreflective film suitable for retroreflecting light. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection. The transported light is extracted from the lightguide and retroreflected at a structured surface of the retroreflective film. The optical device may have a “front lit” or a “back lit” configuration depending on the relative positioning of the lightguide and the retroreflective film. The retroreflective film may include prismatic retroreflective sheeting, holographic film or film structured with diffraction gratings. The optical device may be used, for example, as a sign or marking, a license plate assembly, a tail light assembly for vehicles, a security laminate for protection of documents against tampering, or an illumination device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Marie A. Boulos, Kevin R. Schaffer, Michael A. Meis, Thu-Van T. Tran, Ellen O. Aeling, Soemantri Widagdo
  • Patent number: 9404637
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an illumination device comprising a recycling cavity defined by recycling surfaces and a light emission surface; a light source within the cavity. A spectrum modifying layer is on a portion of the recycling surface, the spectrum modifying layer producing a spectral response different from the spectral response of the recycling surface. In some embodiments, the spectrum modifying layer shifts the spectral properties of the light being emitted from the light emission area from the spectral properties of the light source. In some embodiments, the spectrum modifying layer selectively absorbs a portion of light along the light source spectrum. In some embodiments, the spectrum modifying layer re-emits light at a wavelength longer than the wavelength it absorbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ellen O. Aeling, Michael A. Meis, John T. Simpson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Paul E. Humpal
  • Patent number: 9310551
    Abstract: Illumination device having a viscoelastic lightguide and a flexible light source is described. The flexible light source includes a plurality of electrically inter-connected light emitting diodes disposed on a flexible mat and optically coupled to the viscoelastic lightguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Ellen O. Aeling, Michael A. Meis, Kevin R. Schaffer
  • Patent number: 9303829
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to illumination devices, and methods for making the same. The device, in particular, includes a first conductor layer, a first insulator layer disposed on the first conductor layer and having at least one first aperture defined therein through the first insulator layer, a second conductor layer disposed on the first insulator layer and having at least one second aperture defined therein through the second conductor layer and positioned to align with the at least one first aperture, and a light manipulation layer disposed on the second conductor layer and having at least one pair of apertures defined therein through the light manipulation layer including a third aperture and a fourth aperture, where the third aperture is positioned to align with the at least one second and first apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ellen O. Aeling, John R. David, Michael A. Meis, Ronald S. Steelman
  • Patent number: 9303827
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to illumination devices, and methods for making the same. The device, in particular, includes a first conductor layer, a first insulator layer disposed on the first conductor layer and having at least one first aperture defined therein through the first insulator layer, a second conductor layer disposed on the first insulator layer and having at least one second aperture defined therein through the second conductor layer and positioned to align with the at least one first aperture, and a light manipulation layer disposed on the second conductor layer and having at least one pair of apertures defined therein through the light manipulation layer including a third aperture and a fourth aperture, where the third aperture is positioned to align with the at least one second and first apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ellen O. Aeling, John R. David, Michael A. Meis, Ronald S. Steelman
  • Publication number: 20150301274
    Abstract: Illumination device having a viscoelastic lightguide and a flexible light source is described. The flexible light source includes a plurality of electrically interconnected light emitting diodes disposed on a flexible mat and optically coupled to the viscoelastic lightguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Ellen O. Aeling, Michael A. Meis, Kevin R. Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20150268098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to physical and virtual color displays that are based on psychophysical color emotions and psychophysical color harmony. Such color displays assist the consumers to choose colors, more specifically paint or stain colors, based on the emotions of the consumers or the emotions of the colors, as well as the harmony of the colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Carl Minchew, Priscilla Ghaznavi, Andrea Magno, Ellen O'Neill, Hannah Yeo
  • Publication number: 20140376224
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to illumination devices, and methods for making the same. The device, in particular, includes a first conductor layer, a first insulator layer disposed on the first conductor layer and having at least one first aperture defined therein through the first insulator layer, a second conductor layer disposed on the first insulator layer and having at least one second aperture defined therein through the second conductor layer and positioned to align with the at least one first aperture, and a light manipulation layer disposed on the second conductor layer and having at least one pair of apertures defined therein through the light manipulation layer including a third aperture and a fourth aperture, where the third aperture is positioned to align with the at least one second and first apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Ellen O. Aeling, John R. David, Michael A. Meis, Ronald S. Steelman
  • Patent number: D859037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Stand Steady Company, LLC
    Inventors: Dayna Martin, Ellen O'Hearn, Huatao Peng, Jixin Guo