Patents by Inventor John A. McCarthy

John A. McCarthy 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: 10244417
    Abstract: An apparatus determining network health comprising base stations in bidirectional communication with radios, each having an identifier and transmitting a signal including the identifier. First and second health determining devices each receive the signal during normal over-the-air operation of radio and determine if the radio is authorized and, if so, determine the identifier, time-separated signal waveforms that are compared, operating characteristics from the compared waveforms, and a current location of the radio. Each of the devices determine health of the radio based on packet sniffing, a frequency deviation, or a range of deviations by analyzing the operating characteristics. After analysis results sent to the master controller from the devices indicate that the authorized radio is healthy, the master controller determines from the analysis results that a geographically unhealthy location of the network exists within the geographic area from which the authorized healthy radio transmitted the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Locus Location Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John McCarthy, Robert Mitchell, Joseph Rey
  • Publication number: 20190068613
    Abstract: The UNIFIED ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS (“Online Content Manager”) transforms identification information and selection data inputs via a search engine component, a query interface component, a profile component, a content retrieval interface component, a content management system component and a collaboration component into a profile data output, a generated query output, search results output, and a secure homepage with customized content. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a request to access secure content through a network; automatically constructing a query based on the request without additional input; providing the constructed query to the search engine and running the constructed query against an index of disparately owned content; trimming the results; constructing a display by placing the trimmed results of the query within a multi-source owner template interface; and providing the multi-source owner template interface to a requestor for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Richard S. Nassar, Richard John McCarthy
  • Patent number: 10200902
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining characteristics of a radio within a communications network includes a radio, RF signal sensor, and analyzer. The radio transmits RF signals and has transmission operating parameters with respective predetermined values defined by a regulatory agency, a manufacturer, a user and a provider, the values having respective thresholds, a unique identifier; and an over-the-air operating mode in which the signals comprise the identifier. The sensor receives the signals from the radio having characteristics correlating with the transmission operating parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Locus Location Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Rey, John McCarthy, Murad Qahwash
  • Publication number: 20180361942
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, a bin moveable between closed and open positions, a tray moveable between retracted and intermediate positions and a cover moveable between an upward position to cover the tray and a lowered position to uncover the tray. The bin may be opened when the tray is in the retracted and intermediate positions. The tray may move from the retracted to the intermediate position when the bin is open and closed. The tray may move from the intermediate to an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism to retain the bin, guide movement of the bin and guide movement of the cover. The component may comprise a first button to move the cover to uncover the tray and a second button to move the cover and open the bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: David John McCarthy, Randal John Vanhoof, Jon William Bornfleth, Jiunn Tyng Chen
  • Patent number: 10148666
    Abstract: The UNIFIED ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS (“Online Content Manager”) transforms identification information and selection data inputs via a search engine component, a query interface component, a profile component, a content retrieval interface component, a content management system component and a collaboration component into a profile data output, a generated query output, search results output, and a secure homepage with customized content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Richard S. Nassar, Richard John McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20180318790
    Abstract: Hydrogenation catalysts for aromatic hydrogenation including an organosilica material support, which is a polymer comprising independent units of a monomer of Formula [Z1OZ2OSiCH2]3 (I), wherein each Z1 and Z2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer; and at least one catalyst metal are provided herein. Methods of making the hydrogenation catalysts and processes of using, e.g., aromatic hydrogenation, the hydrogenation catalyst are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Podsiadlo, Quanchang Li, David Charles Calabro, Jean Willem Lodewijk Beeckman, Lei Zhang, Kiara M. Benitez, Matthew Scott Ide, Stephen John McCarthy, Mobae Afeworki, Simon Christopher Weston, Preeti Kamakoti, Matu J. Shah, Wenyih Frank Lai, Meghan Kochersperger, David A. Griffin, Ivy D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10112544
    Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising (1) a first divider configured to form a main compartment and a first side compartment and (2) a second divider configured to form the main compartment and a second side compartment; a cover configured to enclose the main compartment; a first door configured to enclose the first side compartment; and a second door configured to enclose the second side compartment. The cover may be configured to extend between the first divider and the second divider and move along the first divider and the second divider to uncover the main compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqlao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Tyler James Newkirk, Craig David Flowerday, David John McCarthy
  • Patent number: 10112738
    Abstract: A pourer device for mounting to a mouth portion of bottles includes a mount portion and a guide chute. The guide chute includes a generally channel shaped body having a wider proximal entry portion adjacent the bottle neck and a main portion which converges to a narrower distal portion. The mount portion includes two generally half ring portions which allows the device to be mounted to the neck of any bottle and be removable therefrom and mounted to another bottle as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Paul John McCarthy
  • Patent number: 10112516
    Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle includes a displaceable armrest element and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is configured for translating the displaceable armrest element between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration. The linkage assembly includes a spring-actuated pivoting over-center link configured to disengage the linkage assembly to allow the displaceable armrest element to rotate. An actuator is provided which on sensing an impact ruptures a frangible fastener holding the over-center link in a substantially parallel orientation to at least one drive link, thereby allowing the spring-actuated over-center linkage to pivot relative to the at least one drive link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Srinivasan Sundararajan, Kevin Michael Pline, Derek Board, Rick Anderson, Ronald Anthony Bozio, David John McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20180290766
    Abstract: A system for verifying an aircraft instrumentation value comprising: an Air Data Test Module (ADTM) configured to pneumatically simulate at least one instrumentation value based upon a pressure set-point. The pneumatically simulated instrumentation value corresponds to the pressure set point and is reported by an aircraft transponder. A receiver module receives the pneumatically simulated instrumentation value transmitted by the aircraft transponder. A signal processor, is operative to (i) control the ADTM, (ii) command a prescribed instrumentation value to be simulated by the ADTM, (iii) compare the prescribed instrumentation value to the pneumatically simulated instrumentation value, and (iv) issue a pass signal when the values match, and a fail signal when the values differ by a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas J. Piggin, Neil Stewart Sands, Peter John McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20180292431
    Abstract: An Air Data Test System (ADTS) for testing an aircraft pitot-static system including at least one pneumatic pump configured to generate an air pressure, at least two pairs of impact and static ADTS ports, a manifold system in fluid communication with the pneumatic pump and each pair of impact and static ADTS ports, and a signal processor operatively coupled to, and controlling, the at least one pneumatic pump and the manifold system. The signal processor is configured to issue control signals for independently and/or collectively testing each of the pilot and co-pilot pitot-static systems. One pair of ADTS ports is configured to supply air pressure to the pilot pitot-static system and the other pair of ADTS ports is configured to supply air pressure to the co-pilot pitot-static system. A mobile device wirelessly communicates with the signal processor to input the pressure values for testing the pilot and co-pilot pitot-static systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Neil Cahill, Neil Stewart Sands, Peter John McCarthy, Mehmood Ismail Esa, Philip John Bradley
  • Publication number: 20180244504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive recovery coupler for coupling a shackle to a winch line. The coupler includes a receiver for receiving the fastened shackle, and a guide for guiding the winch line. The receiver is typically annular in shape and the winch line passes through the shackle. The coupler may or may not include moving parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Maxtrax Australia Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Bradley John McCARTHY
  • Patent number: 10053639
    Abstract: Methods are provided for dewaxing a distillate fuel boiling range feed to improve one or more cold flow properties of the distillate fuel feed, such as cloud point, where the distillate fuel feed is fractionated to produce both a jet fuel product and an arctic diesel fuel product. The decrease of cloud point is achieved by using a feedstock having a concentration of nitrogen of less than about 50 wppm and a concentration of sulfur of less than about 15 wppm. Further, the dewaxing catalyst may have a reduced content of hydrogenation metals, such as a content of Pt or Pd of from about 0.05 wt % to about 0.35 wt %. A distillate fuel feed can be dewaxed to achieve a desired cloud point differential using a reduced metals content dewaxing catalyst under the same or similar conditions to those required for a dewaxing catalyst with higher metals content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stuart S. Shih, Xiaochun Xu, William J. Novak, Carlos N. Lopez, Timothy Lee Hilbert, Stephen John McCarthy
  • Patent number: 10047304
    Abstract: Hydrogenation catalysts for aromatic hydrogenation including an organosilica material support, which is a polymer comprising independent units of a monomer of Formula [Z1OZ2OSiCH2]3 (I), wherein each Z1 and Z2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer; and at least one catalyst metal are provided herein. Methods of making the hydrogenation catalysts and processes of using, e.g., aromatic hydrogenation, the hydrogenation catalyst are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Podsiadlo, Quanchang Li, David Charles Calabro, Jean Willem Lodewijk Beeckman, Lei Zhang, Kiara M. Benitez, Matthew Scott Ide, Stephen John McCarthy, Mobae Afeworki, Simon Christopher Weston, Preeti Kamakoti, Matu J. Shah, Wenyih Frank Lai, Meghan Nines, David A. Griffin, Ivy D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180227780
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining characteristics of a radio within a communications network includes a radio, RF signal sensor, and analyzer. The radio transmits RF signals and has transmission operating parameters with respective predetermined values defined by a regulatory agency, a manufacturer, a user and a provider, the values having respective thresholds, a unique identifier; and an over-the-air operating mode in which the signals comprise the identifier. The sensor receives the signals from the radio having characteristics correlating with the transmission operating parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Locus Location Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Rey, John McCarthy, Murad Qahwash
  • Patent number: 10017705
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process involving hydrocracking and dewaxing of a feedstream in which a converted fraction can correspond to a majority of the product from the reaction system, while an unconverted fraction can exhibit improved properties. In this hydrocracking process, it can be advantageous for the yield of unconverted fraction for gasoline fuel application to be controlled to maintain desirable cold flow properties for the unconverted fraction. Catalysts and conditions can be chosen to assist in attaining, or to optimize, desirable product yields and/or properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Charles Dougherty, William J. Novak, Stuart S. Shih, Stephen John McCarthy, Michel Daage
  • Patent number: 9961578
    Abstract: An apparatus for identifying failed or suspect RF transmitting devices while the devices are in normal operation transmitting over-the-air RF signals, each of the RF transmitting devices including an identifier and being mobile, portable or stationary, includes an RF signal sensor receiving the RF signals and responsive thereto, an analyzer, and a GUI. The analyzer measuring signal parameters and determines operating characteristics of a device therefrom, determining the identifier, if each RF signal conforms to packet structure specifications, and bit-field information of each RF signal to discern therefrom a transmission type, measures RF frequency offset, correlates the bit-field information with the RF frequency offset utilizing the identifier; and repeats the last three steps to determine a range of RF frequency offset deviations over time. The GUI displays the range in a form used to identify an RF frequency offset range of the RF transmitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Locus Location Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Rey, John McCarthy, Murad Qahwash
  • Publication number: 20180050617
    Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle includes a displaceable armrest element and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is configured for translating the displaceable armrest element between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration. The linkage assembly includes a spring-actuated pivoting over-center link configured to disengage the linkage assembly to allow the displaceable armrest element to rotate. An actuator is provided which on sensing an impact ruptures a frangible fastener holding the over-center link in a substantially parallel orientation to at least one drive link, thereby allowing the spring-actuated over-center linkage to pivot relative to the at least one drive link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Srinivasan Sundararajan, Kevin Michael Pline, Derek Board, Rick Anderson, Ronald Anthony Bozio, David John McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20180029416
    Abstract: A vehicle recovery ladder includes a body and traction members fastened to the body. Advantageously, in one embodiment any damaged traction members may be readily released and replaced to maintain the performance of the ladder. The traction members may be fastened to the body during forming of the body, Advantageously, the traction members are releaseably fastened to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: MAXTRAX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Bradley John McCarthy, Neil Davidson
  • Publication number: 20170319076
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and monitoring intracavitary tissue temperature. The system may include a catheter shaft with a circuit board disposed therein, the circuit board having an array of sensors disposed thereon. The catheter shaft may have an opening and an expandable structure surrounding the opening to provide a field of view of the intracavitary tissue for the array of sensors through the opening. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that a clinician may review information indicative of temperature of the intracavitary tissue, and be alerted if the temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Precision EP GmbH
    Inventors: John McCARTHY, Martin MATTHES, Tim LENIHAN, Wenzel F. HURTAK