Patents by Inventor James A. Brennan

James A. Brennan 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: 20240087828
    Abstract: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches are disclosed. Parallel configurations of back-to-back MEMS switches are disclosed in some embodiments. An isolation connection of constant electrical potential may be made to a midpoint of the back-to-back switches. In some embodiments, a separate MEMS switch is provided as a shunt switch for the main MEMS switch. MEMS switch device configurations having multiple switchable signal paths each coupling a common input electrode to a respective output electrode are also disclosed. The MEMS switch device includes shunt switches each coupling a respective output electrode to a reference potential. The presence of a shunt switch coupled to an output electrode enhances the isolation of the signal path corresponding to that output electrode when the path is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Analog Devices International Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Padraig Fitzgerald, Philip James Brennan, Jiawen Bai, Michael James Twohig, Bernard Patrick Stenson, Raymond C. Goggin, Mark Schirmer, Paul Lambkin, Donal P. McAuliffe, David Aherne, Cillian Burke, James Lee Lampen, Sumit Majumder
  • Publication number: 20240087829
    Abstract: Impedance paths for integrated circuits having microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches that allow for electrical charge to bleed from circuit nodes to fixed electric potentials (e.g., ground) are described. Such paths are referred to herein as charge bleed circuits. The circuit nodes may be circuit locations where electrical charge may accumulate because there is no other path for the electrical charge to dissipate. In some embodiments, a charge bleed circuit includes a switchable device (e.g., a MEMS switch, a solid-state device switch, or a circuit including various solid-state device switches that, collectively, implement a device that can be switched on and off) that connects and disconnects the impedance path from a circuit node. This may allow the device to perform different types of measurements at desired performance levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Analog Devices International Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Padraig Fitzgerald, David Aheme, Patrick M. McGuinness, Naveen Dhull, Michael James Twohig, Philip James Brennan, Donal P. McAuliffe
  • Patent number: 11889819
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include systems, apparatus, and/or methods to receive a target health status of and/or quality of bioproduct produced by a managed livestock and indications of health status and quality of bioproduct. The systems, apparatus, and/or methods generate a set of input vectors based on the target health status or bioproduct quality, and the indications of bioproduct quality, and health status, and provide the set of input vectors to a machine learning model trained to generate an output indicating a feed selection. The feed selection can be included in a feed blend and administered to the managed livestock, such that, upon consumption, it increases a likelihood of collectively improving the health status of the managed livestock and the bioproduct quality of the managed livestock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Substrate AI SA
    Inventor: James Brennan Worth
  • Publication number: 20240028948
    Abstract: Reinforcement learning can be applied to generate hierarchical states. Inputs associated with interactions of an agent with an environment are received, where interactions include states and actions that cause state changes. An indication of a target state to achieve is received. A sequence including a first, second, and third state is identified, where the agent can perform a first action to transition from the first to second state, and a second action to transition from the second state to the third state. A hierarchical state can be generated, where a third action transitions from the first state to the hierarchical state, and a fourth action transactions from the hierarchical state to the third state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventor: James Brennan WORTH
  • Publication number: 20240011807
    Abstract: A computer-implement method for forming a flow insert for an ultrasonic flow meter. The method includes positioning one or more reflectors in a flow insert cavity configured to receive plastic by injection molding and configured to define an ultrasonic signal path based on machined surfaces of the mold and fixing the one or more reflectors in position along the ultrasonic signal path extending into the flow insert cavity. The method further includes forming a flow insert body by injection molding and configured to define an ultrasonic signal path within a flow conduit that includes one or more reflectors integrated within the flow insert body during the injection molding and providing ultrasonic signal reflection along the ultrasonic signal path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Logan Tatem, Daniel James Brennan, Kirk Patrick Henderson
  • Publication number: 20230309852
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for locating an implant comprising magnetic material and/or a charge storage device in a living animal. The apparatus may include a magnetic field generator (e.g., an electromagnetic field generator) configured to generate a magnetic field (e.g., an electromagnetic field). The apparatus may include a sensor configured to detect changes in the magnetic field and to generate a sensor signal indicative of the changes in the magnetic field. The magnetic material and/or the charge storage device of the implant may cause changes to the magnetic field as the sensor is moved over the implant. The apparatus may include a computer configured to use the sensor signal to detect a location of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Senseonics, Incorporated
    Inventors: James Brennan, Scott Lovald, Judd Day, Laura Popa, Fran Kaufman, Kelly Joy, James Masciotti
  • Patent number: 11777569
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatuses configured to direct wireless communication. In some embodiments, a networking apparatus is configured to generate a plurality of sequences of symbols for transmission to plurality of client devices; transmit the plurality of sequences to the plurality of client device via one or more beams focused toward the client devices; and transmit the first sequence of symbols and the second sequence of symbols at least partly simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: XR Communications LLC
    Inventors: Marcus Da Silva, Vahid Tarokh, Praveen Mehrotra, William J. Crilly, Jr., James Brennan, Robert J. Conley, Siavash Alamouti, Eduardo Casas, Hujun Yin, Bobby Jose, Yang-Seok Choi
  • Patent number: 11750256
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatuses configured to direct wireless communication. In some embodiments, a networking apparatus is configured to generate a plurality of sequences of symbols for transmission to plurality of client devices; transmit the plurality of sequences to the plurality of client device via one or more beams focused toward the client devices; and transmit the first sequence of symbols and the second sequence of symbols at least partly simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: XR Communications LLC
    Inventors: Marcus Da Silva, William J. Crilly, Jr., James Brennan, Robert J. Conley, Siavash Alamouti, Eduardo Casas, Hujun Yin, Bobby Jose, Yang-Seok Choi, Vahid Tarokh, Praveen Mehrotra
  • Publication number: 20230231604
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatuses configured to direct wireless communication. In some embodiments, a networking apparatus is configured to generate a plurality of sequences of symbols for transmission to plurality of client devices; transmit the plurality of sequences to the plurality of client device via one or more beams focused toward the client devices; and transmit the first sequence of symbols and the second sequence of symbols at least partly simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Marcus Da Silva, William J. Crilly, JR., James Brennan, Robert J. Conley, Siavash Alamouti, Eduardo Casas, Hujun Yin, Bobby Jose, Yang-Seok Choi, Vahid Tarokh, Praveen Mehrotra
  • Publication number: 20230192324
    Abstract: Space vehicles configured with a micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection system are described herein. The MMOD protection system can include (a) a front face sheet and a rear face sheet spaced apart from the front face sheet directed outwardly, and the rear face sheet being positioned to attach to the space launch vehicle; (b) at least one absorption core layer and at least one impact resistant fabric layer positioned between the front face sheet and the rear face sheet; and (c) an expandable adhesive layer carried by the rear face sheet to attach the MMOD protection system to the space launch vehicle. The front face sheet and the rear face sheet can comprise a metal matrix composite. The MMOD protection system can protect the space vehicle from damage in space, while withstanding launch loads, and can accordingly eliminate the need for a protective launch fairing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Weidong Song, Michael James Brennan
  • Publication number: 20230103420
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a target reproductive property associated with a managed livestock, and receiving an indication of health status of the managed livestock. The method further includes generating a set of input vectors based on the target reproductive property and the indication of health status. The method further includes providing the set of input vectors to a machine learning model trained to generate an output indicating a feed selection to be used to feed the managed livestock. The feed selection can be configured to, upon consumption, increase a likelihood of achieving the target reproductive property associated with the managed livestock. The method further includes administering a feed blend including the feed selection to the managed livestock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventor: James Brennan WORTH
  • Publication number: 20230101777
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include systems, apparatus, and/or methods to receive a target health status of and/or quality of bioproduct produced by a managed livestock and indications of health status and quality of bioproduct. The systems, apparatus, and/or methods generate a set of input vectors based on the target health status or bioproduct quality, and the indications of bioproduct quality, and health status, and provide the set of input vectors to a machine learning model trained to generate an output indicating a feed selection. The feed selection can be included in a feed blend and administered to the managed livestock, such that, upon consumption, it increases a likelihood of collectively improving the health status of the managed livestock and the bioproduct quality of the managed livestock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventor: James Brennan WORTH
  • Publication number: 20230098374
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include systems, apparatus, and/or methods to receive an indication of a target quality of a property associated with a bioproduct obtained from a managed livestock, the target quality being associated with an identified end-use, and generate a set of input vectors based on the target quality of the property. The systems, apparatus, and/or methods can be further configured to provide the set of input vectors to a machine learning model to generate an output indicating a feed selection and/or feed schedule selection to be used to feed the managed livestock. The feed selection can be such that, upon consumption, increase a likelihood of meeting the target quality of the property. In some embodiments, the systems, apparatus, and/or methods include implementation of features like temporal abstraction, auto-tuning of hyperparameters of model/agent, hierarchical/cognitive learning, synthetic state/trajectory generation and/or adaptive lookahead to achieve the desired output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventor: James Brennan WORTH
  • Publication number: 20220371882
    Abstract: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches are disclosed. The MEMS switch may have an actuation voltage greater than the expected voltage of a signal being passed by the MEMS switch in normal operation. The MEMS switches may include a distributed hinge structure in some embodiments. Radial contact pads are included in some embodiments, with or separate from the distributed hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Analog Devices International Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Padraig Fitzgerald, Michael James Twohig, James Lee Lampen, Philip James Brennan
  • Publication number: 20220367014
    Abstract: A distance control system for online appointment booking by visiting service providers compares location of a booking applicant with service provider travel distance limitations. When location is beyond the travel distance, a warning message is presented, and alternate service providers are suggested. A method for online document upload and verification of tests results comprises making materials describing patient test results viewable to authorized health professional devices, receiving verification of the materials from the devices, and receiving a dynamic QR code based on the verification and on analysis of materials and determination of patient health status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: Perry James Brennan
  • Patent number: 11452879
    Abstract: Method and systems for optimizing acoustic energy transmission in implantable devices are disclosed. Transducer elements transmit acoustic locator signals towards a receiver assembly, and the receiver responds with a location signal. The location signal can reveal information related to the location of the receiver and the efficiency of the transmitted acoustic beam received by the receiver. This information enables the transmitter to target the receiver and optimize the acoustic energy transfer between the transmitter and the receiver. The energy can be used for therapeutic purposes, for example, stimulating tissue or for diagnostic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: EBR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: N. Parker Willis, Axel F. Brisken, Mark W. Cowan, Michael Pare, Robert Fowler, James Brennan
  • Publication number: 20220248689
    Abstract: Storage-stable compositions for generating antimicrobial activity are described. The compositions comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, and an unrefined natural substance, such as a honey, that includes a substrate for the enzyme. In certain embodiments, the enzyme is a purified enzyme. In other embodiments, the substrate lacks catalase activity, and the enzyme is additional to any enzyme activity able to convert the substrate to release hydrogen peroxide that may be present in the unrefined natural substance. The storage-stable compositions do not include sufficient free water to allow the enzyme to convert the substrate. Use of the compositions to treat microbial infections and wounds is described, as well as methods for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: MATOKE HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Patton, James Brennan, John Reginald Barrett, Ian Staples
  • Patent number: 11311017
    Abstract: Storage-stable compositions for generating antimicrobial activity are described. The compositions comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, and an unrefined natural substance, such as a honey, that includes a substrate for the enzyme. In certain embodiments, the enzyme is a purified enzyme. In other embodiments, the substrate lacks catalase activity, and the enzyme is additional to any enzyme activity able to convert the substrate to release hydrogen peroxide that may be present in the unrefined natural substance. The storage-stable compositions do not include sufficient free water to allow the enzyme to convert the substrate. Use of the compositions to treat microbial infections and wounds is described, as well as methods for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: MATOKE HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Patton, James Brennan, John Reginald Barrett, Ian Staples
  • Patent number: 11208617
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: (a) 2.5-30 w.t. % fabric softening silicone; (b) Less than 2 w.t. % surfactant; (c) 0.25-10 w.t. % cationic polymer (d) Water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee James Brennan, Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts
  • Patent number: 11185080
    Abstract: Storage-stable compositions for generating antimicrobial activity are described. The compositions comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, and an unrefined natural substance, such as a honey, that includes a substrate for the enzyme. In certain embodiments, the enzyme is a purified enzyme. In other embodiments, the substrate lacks catalase activity, and the enzyme is additional to any enzyme activity able to convert the substrate to release hydrogen peroxide that may be present in the unrefined natural substance. The storage-stable compositions do not include sufficient free water to allow the enzyme to convert the substrate. Use of the compositions to treat microbial infections and wounds is described, as well as methods for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MATOKE HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Patton, James Brennan, John Reginald Barrett, Ian Staples