Patents by Inventor Gerard O'Brien
Gerard 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: 20230228644Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatus, systems, and methods for detection and differentiation of selected hydrocarbon gases in a target gas composition. The apparatus comprises a sensing unit; a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the first housing portion for receiving a linear actuator, the linear actuator operatively coupleable to the sensing unit proximal to the inlet, and the second housing portion for receiving at least a portion of the inlet end of the sensing unit and comprising at least one chamber and a closure member housed within the second housing portion and adjacent the inlet, the closure member actuatable between a closed state and an open state by the linear actuator; wherein the at least one chamber is in fluid communication with the inlet when the closure member is in the open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Mina HOORFAR, Homayoun NAJJARAN, Allen Gerard O'BRIEN, Nishat TASNIM, Mohamed Tarek ALY, Matthew BARRIAULT, Adithya RAVISHANKARA, Isaac Judson ALEXANDER, Emily Elizabeth EARL, George NG
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Publication number: 20220000783Abstract: Pediatric and modified release dosage forms of vitamin D compounds, and methods of making and using the dosage forms, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Praful Balavant Deshpande, Stephen James Quinlan, Marta Golec, John Gerard O'Brien, James Joseph McDonald, Reem Elamein Elsiddig, Ken O'Shea
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Publication number: 20210401752Abstract: Pediatric and modified release dosage forms of vitamin D compounds, and methods of making and using the same, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Praful Balavant Deshpande, Stephen James Quinlan, Marta Golec, John Gerard O'Brien, James Joseph McDonald, Reem Elamein Elsiddig, Ken O'Shea
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Patent number: 11000480Abstract: Pediatric and modified release dosage forms of vitamin D compounds, and methods of making and using the dosage forms, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: EIRGEN PHARMA LTD.Inventors: Praful Balavant Deshpande, Stephen James Quinlan, Marta Golec, John Gerard O'Brien, James Joseph McDonald, Reem Elamein Elsiddig, Ken O'Shea
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Patent number: 10994984Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing liquid from a container, and for monitoring the level of liquid within said container, comprises a container for storing liquid to be dispensed; and a conduit, the conduit comprising: a feed tube extending from the container to an appliance; a dip tube extending in the container to the bottom of the container; a liquid supply channel extending through the feed tube and dip tube and having an open first end defined by a lower end of the dip tube, which, in use, is arranged to be immersed in said liquid in said container, and a second end arranged, in use, to extend outside of said container; and a pressure measurement channel branching from the feed tube at a point located between said first and second ends of the liquid supply channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: PACKAGING INNOVATION LTD.Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 10974950Abstract: The invention relates to a system for distributing and dispensing liquids, the system comprising a plurality of re-usable containers, each container comprising a removable closure arranged to engage with a neck of the container, the closure comprising a liquid flow passage extending through the closure; and a dip tube fluidly connected to or forming the liquid flow passage of the closure and extending into the container. The system further comprises a dispensing assembly comprising a dispensing pump, a dispensing tube fluidly connected to the dispensing pump, and a connector arranged to releasably engage with the closure so as to fluidly connect the dispensing tube to the liquid flow passage of the closure. The removable closure is a tamper-proof or tamper-evident closure, arranged to deter or prevent removal of the closure by an unauthorised person. A method for distributing and dispensing liquids using the inventive system is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: PACKAGING INNOVATION LIMITEDInventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 10843143Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing system comprising a self-gassing liquid to be dispensed and a dispenser for dispensing the self-gassing liquid, the dispenser including: a valve housing having an inlet for receiving the liquid and an outlet through which the liquid is to be dispensed; a valve chamber and/or passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve arranged to open and close the valve chamber and/or passage; pressure maintaining means arranged to maintain the pressure of liquid at the inlet to the valve housing at a constant pressure during successive dispensing operations; and control means for controlling the opening and closing of the valve, the control means being arranged to open and close the valve to commence and terminate each successive dispensing operation, wherein the period for which the valve is open determines the quantity of liquid dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: PACKAGING INNOVATION LTD.Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20200338006Abstract: Pediatric and modified release dosage forms of vitamin D compounds, and methods of making and using the same, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Praful Balavant Deshpande, Stephen James Quinlan, Marta Golec, John Gerard O'Brien, James Joseph McDonald, Reem Elamein Elsiddig, Ken O'Shea
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Publication number: 20190389634Abstract: The invention relates to a system for distributing and dispensing liquids, the system comprising a plurality of re-usable containers, each container comprising a removable closure arranged to engage with a neck of the container, the closure comprising a liquid flow passage extending through the closure; and a dip tube fluidly connected to or forming the liquid flow passage of the closure and extending into the container. The system further comprises a dispensing assembly comprising a dispensing pump, a dispensing tube fluidly connected to the dispensing pump, and a connector arranged to releasably engage with the closure so as to fluidly connect the dispensing tube to the liquid flow passage of the closure. The removable closure is a tamper-proof or tamper-evident closure, arranged to deter or prevent removal of the closure by an unauthorised person. A method for distributing and dispensing liquids using the inventive system is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20190389716Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing liquid from a container, and for monitoring the level of liquid within said container, comprises a container for storing liquid to be dispensed; and a conduit, the conduit comprising: a feed tube extending from the container to an appliance; a dip tube extending in the container to the bottom of the container; a liquid supply channel extending through the feed tube and dip tube and having an open first end defined by a lower end of the dip tube, which, in use, is arranged to be immersed in said liquid in said container, and a second end arranged, in use, to extend outside of said container; and a pressure measurement channel branching from the feed tube at a point located between said first and second ends of the liquid supply channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 10507441Abstract: A container for self-gassing liquids, the container comprising a receptacle and an insert arranged to seat within a neck of the receptacle, the insert being further arranged to engage and seal directly or indirectly with a connector extending across the neck of the receptacle. The insert defines a void defined by a base portion of the insert and a peripheral side wall of the insert extending within the neck of the receptacle, the insert comprising a hole in the base portion. The container further comprises a dip tube extending from a lower surface of the base portion to, or towards, the bottom of the receptacle. The dip tube defines a passageway through the base portion, or is connected and sealed to the lower side of a passageway through the insert, the passageway terminating in said void such that the hole and the passageway are in fluid communication with each other through the void.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Packaging Innovation Ltd.Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20190126214Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing system comprising a self-gassing liquid to be dispensed and a dispenser for dispensing the self-gassing liquid, the dispenser including: a valve housing having an inlet for receiving the liquid and an outlet through which the liquid is to be dispensed; a valve chamber and/or passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve arranged to open and close the valve chamber and/or passage; pressure maintaining means arranged to maintain the pressure of liquid at the inlet to the valve housing at a constant pressure during successive dispensing operations; and control means for controlling the opening and closing of the valve, the control means being arranged to open and close the valve to commence and terminate each successive dispensing operation, wherein the period for which the valve is open determines the quantity of liquid dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20190127201Abstract: A container for self-gassing liquids, the container comprising a receptacle and an insert arranged to seat within a neck of the receptacle, the insert being further arranged to engage and seal directly or indirectly with a connector extending across the neck of the receptacle. The insert defines a void defined by a base portion of the insert and a peripheral side wall of the insert extending within the neck of the receptacle, the insert comprising a hole in the base portion. The container further comprises a dip tube extending from a lower surface of the base portion to, or towards, the bottom of the receptacle. The dip tube defines a passageway through the base portion, or is connected and sealed to the lower side of a passageway through the insert, the passageway terminating in said void such that the hole and the passageway are in fluid communication with each other through the void.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Michael Gerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 10071885Abstract: A vacuum lift attachment (10) for a hydraulic work machine, the hydraulic work machine including a control station, a lift arm to which the hydraulic work attachment can be coupled, an auxiliary hydraulic system for operating a coupled hydraulic work attachment and an auxiliary hydraulic actuator in the control station that upon actuation by an operator causes an auxiliary hydraulic control signal to generate.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventors: Gerard O'Brien, Matthew Graeme Dridan
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Publication number: 20170057794Abstract: A vacuum lift attachment (10) for a hydraulic work machine, the hydraulic work machine including a control station, a lift arm to which the hydraulic work attachment can be coupled, an auxiliary hydraulic system for operating a coupled hydraulic work attachment and an auxiliary hydraulic actuator in the control station that upon actuation by an operator causes an auxiliary hydraulic control signal to generate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Gerard O'BRIEN, Matthew Graeme DRIDAN
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Patent number: 9006633Abstract: A method and system for image processing comprising an opening for entrance of light for forming an image by the system; at least one optical element through which the light passes; a variable aperture operatively associated with the at least one optical element placed in the optical train at an image plane and comprising a plurality of settings comprising first mask settings for shielding portions of the light and second mask settings for selectively masking portions of the light that pass through the first mask settings; an imager, the at least one processor being operatively connected to the variable aperture and imager for controlling the passage of the light through the variable aperture by selecting one of plurality of first mask settings and associated second mask settings, obtaining image results using the settings, comparing image results obtained by the respective mask settings, and determining the optimal first mask setting.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: David H Tofsted, Sean Gerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 8753451Abstract: Liquid hydrocarbon storage tanks are cleaned by transferring the most contaminated lower fuel layer to an external vessel on a treatment truck where separation into a contaminants portion and a fuel portion occurs. The remnant fuel in the storage tank is cleaned by multiple passes through an external circuit on the truck. The fuel from the vessel is sometimes returned to the remnant fuel to be cleaned. The contaminants are discarded. The initial separation shortens the cleaning cycle. A flexible dip tube stiffened by a guide rod allows probing of the storage tank floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Leighton O'Brien Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Gerard O'Brien, Peter Francis Wagner, Robert James Moore
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Publication number: 20140125860Abstract: A method and system for image processing comprising an opening for entrance of light for forming an image by the system; at least one optical element through which the light passes; a variable aperture operatively associated with the at least one optical element placed in the optical train at an image plane and comprising a plurality of settings comprising first mask settings for shielding portions of the light and second mask settings for selectively masking portions of the light that pass through the first mask settings; an imager, the at least one processor being operatively connected to the variable aperture and imager for controlling the passage of the light through the variable aperture by selecting one of plurality of first mask settings and associated second mask settings, obtaining image results using the settings, comparing image results obtained by the respective mask settings, and determining the optimal first mask setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: U.S. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY ATTN: RDRL-LOC-IInventors: David M. Tofsted, Sean Gerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20130206791Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser (1) having a housing (2) containing a replaceable unit (10) whereby the dispenser has a handle (3) comprising a fixed portion (4) and an actuator portion (5) with the handle being mounted at the top of the dispenser, with an outlet of the dispenser located at the bottom of the dispenser. The dispenser (1) in accordance with the present invention permits the dispenser to be carried and operated simultaneously in a vertical position avoiding the need to reorientate the dispenser prior to dispensing a fixed measure of concentrate (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: PACKAGING INNOVATION LIMITEDInventor: Michael Gerard O'brien
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Publication number: 20110094539Abstract: Liquid hydrocarbon storage tanks are cleaned by transferring the most contaminated lower fuel layer to an external vessel on a treatment truck where separation into a contaminants portion and a fuel portion occurs. The remnant fuel in the storage tank is cleaned by multiple passes through an external circuit on the truck. The fuel from the vessel is sometimes returned to the remnant fuel to be cleaned. The contaminants are discarded. The initial separation shortens the cleaning cycle. A flexible dip tube stiffened by a guide rod allows probing of the storage tank floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Stephen Gerard O'Brien, Peter Francis Wagner, Robert James Moore