Patents by Inventor Frank Dillon
Frank Dillon 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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Patent number: 11642076Abstract: An oral appliance (100) comprising a sensing arrangement (101) disposed in proximity to at least one part of a facial muscle complex of a user. A method of controlling the oral appliance (100) comprising sensing, with the sensing arrangement (101), the at least one part of the facial muscle complex being brought towards the sensing arrangement; and in response to sensing the at least one part of the facial muscle complex being brought towards the sensing arrangement (101), controlling the oral appliance (100) to perform an action. An external processing unit (200) is arranged to interact with the oral appliance (100) in response to the oral appliance (100) performing the action.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLINInventors: Frank Dillon, Eoin O'Cearbhaill, Kevin Krieger
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Publication number: 20200008738Abstract: An oral appliance (100) comprising a sensing arrangement (101) disposed in proximity to at least one part of a facial muscle complex of a user. A method of controlling the oral appliance (100) comprising sensing, with the sensing arrangement (101), the at least one part of the facial muscle complex being brought towards the sensing arrangement; and in response to sensing the at least one part of the facial muscle complex being brought towards the sensing arrangement (101), controlling the oral appliance (100) to perform an action. An external processing unit (200) is arranged to interact with the oral appliance (100) in response to the oral appliance (100) performing the action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Frank DILLON, Eoin O'CEARBHAILL, Kevin KRIEGER
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Patent number: 9770217Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for evaluating a dental condition. A first digital representation of at least a portion of an oral cavity of a first patient is compared to a second digital representation of the oral cavity of the same patient. The first digital representation is representative of the oral cavity of the first patient at a first time and the second digital representation is representative of the oral cavity of the first patient at a second, later time. At least one clinically-significant difference between the first digital representation and the second digital representation are automatically identified and the first digital representation is displayed in a way that highlights the at least one clinically significant difference.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignees: Dental Imaging Technologies Corporation, PaloDEx Group OYInventors: Joonas Erik Sandholm, Matti Petri Jouhikainen, Robert Frank Dillon
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Publication number: 20160220200Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for evaluating a dental condition. A first digital representation of at least a portion of an oral cavity of a first patient is compared to a second digital representation of the oral cavity of the same patient. The first digital representation is representative of the oral cavity of the first patient at a first time and the second digital representation is representative of the oral cavity of the first patient at a second, later time. At least one clinically-significant difference between the first digital representation and the second digital representation are automatically identified and the first digital representation is displayed in a way that highlights the at least one clinically significant difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Joonas Erik Sandholm, Matti Petri Jouhikainen, Robert Frank Dillon
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Patent number: 7172408Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Richard A. Heckelsberg, Roger W. Holloway, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford
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Patent number: 7063870Abstract: Annular brake disc preform (15), wherein 40 to 80 layers of reinforcement fibers of at least two different lengths (11, 19) ranging from 10–60 mm are distributed in a planar gradient throughout the body of the preform, with the reinforcement fibers located near the exterior planes of the disc being predominately shorter fibers (11) and with the reinforcement fibers located in the central planes of the disc being predominately longer fibers (19).Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mark L. La Forest, Charles A. Parker, Frank Dillon, Thomas H. Siegmund, Raymond J. Cipra, Alan E. Fatz, Peter F. Braunisch, Tobey Cordell
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Publication number: 20050266220Abstract: Annular brake disc preform (15), wherein 40 to 80 layers of reinforcement fibers of at least two different lengths (11, 19) ranging from 10-60 mm are distributed in a planar gradient throughout the body of the preform, with the reinforcement fibers located near the exterior planes of the disc being predominately shorter fibers (11) and with the reinforcement fibers located in the central planes of the disc being predominately longer fibers (19).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Mark La Forest, Charles Parker, Frank Dillon, Thomas Siegmund, Raymond Cipra, Alan Fatz, Peter Braunisch, Tobey Cordell
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Publication number: 20030111752Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Richard A. Heckelsberg, Roger W. Holloway, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford
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Patent number: 6537470Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Richard A. Heckelsberg, Roger W. Holloway, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford
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Patent number: 6342171Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite material is made by providing an open-celled carbon foam preform, and densifying the preform with carbonaceous material. The open-celled carbon foam preform may be oxygen stabilized prior to carbonization, and the foam preform densified by CVD, HIP, PIC, VPI, pitch and resin injection, or any combination thereof. The carbon carbon composite material can be heat treated to provide thermal management materials, structural materials, or a friction material for use in a brake or clutch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford, Dave Narasimhan, Frank Dillon
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Patent number: 6323160Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite material is made by providing an open-celled carbon foam preform, and densifying the preform with carbonaceous material. The open-celled carbon foam preform may be oxygen stabilized prior to carbonization, and the foam preform densified by CVD, HIP, PIC, VPI, pitch and resin injection, or any combination thereof. The carbon-carbon composite material can be heat treated to provide thermal management materials, structural materials, or a friction material for use in a brake or clutch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford, Dave Narasimhan, Frank Dillon
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Patent number: 6315974Abstract: A mesophase pitch material having a melting point in excess of 350° C. has a solvent added thereto to provide a solvated mesophase pitch. A low molecular weight solvent is used so that the melting point can be brought low enough to create a carbon foam at a convenient temperature. The solvent is then removed by heat and/or vacuum and, consequently, the pitch reverts to a high melting point of approximately greater than 350° C. The pitch can then be heated or carbonized without an oxidative stabilization step. Alternatively, a solvated mesophase pitch material may be used initially for foaming.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Neil Murdie, James F. Pigford, Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Charles A. Parker, Stanley N. Hemstad
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Patent number: 6146611Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive, open cell, mechanically robust and graphitizable foam preform. The graphitizable foam is produced via a modified standard flower foam formulation. The invention provides a modified formula for such flower foams wherein a mesophase material is incorporated along with a corresponding reduction in the resole component. The mesophase material replaces 30-70% by weight (a target of 50% by weight) of the resole component of the formulation. The formulation is heated to effect foaming of the mixture, and then carbonized to produce an open cell, graphitizable foam preform.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2000Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Frank Dillon, Charles A. Parker, Richard R. McCormick, Jonathon K. Chatwood, Mark Rigali
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Patent number: 6126874Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive, open cell, mechanically robust and graphitizable foam preform. The graphitizable foam is produced via a modified standard flower foam formulation. The invention provides a modified formula for such flower foams wherein a mesophase material is incorporated along with a corresponding reduction in the resole component. The mesophase material replaces 30-70% by weight (a target of 50% by weight) of the resole component of the formulation. The formulation is heated to effect foaming of the mixture, and then carbonized to produce an open cell, graphitizable foam preform.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Frank Dillon, Charles A. Parker, Richard R. McCormick, Jonathon K. Chatwood, Mark Rigali
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Patent number: 6077464Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite material is made by providing an open-celled carbon foam preform, and densifying the preform with carbonaceous material. The open-celled carbon foam preform may be oxygen stabilized prior to carbonization, and the foam preform densified by CVD, HIP, PIC, VPI, pitch and resin injection, or any combination thereof. The carbon-carbon composite material can be heat treated to provide thermal management materials, structural materials, or a friction material for use in a brake or clutch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford, Dave Narasimhan, Frank Dillon