Patents by Inventor John M. Connelly
John M. Connelly 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: 9919712Abstract: A system and method may monitor the biometric data of an operator in real time or near real time. Low cost electronic devices may monitor operator vital signs and biometric data allowing the system to determine stress levels, hydration levels, possible illness, body or blood chemical levels, incapacitation risks, and other biometric parameters of the operator, and proactively notify the operator, others aboard the vehicle, the vehicle control systems, or ground control to take responsive action. Industrial electronics may enable the system to monitor ambient workspace temperature, pressure, oxygen levels, and other environmental parameters, offering the system an additional second source of information to detect and address factors affecting the capacity of the operator. The system may further compare biometric and ambient parameters to archived operator, ambient, location, route, or vehicle performance data to determine and respond to long-term data patterns.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: William G. Doyen, Simon Critchley, Patrick D. McCusker, Talha S. Ansari, John M. Connelly
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Patent number: 9898129Abstract: Displays with functional bezels and methods for providing functional bezels to displays are disclosed. A display may include a touch screen, a bezel surrounding the touch screen, and a touch-sensitive zone extending along the bezel. The touch-sensitive zone may be configured to define a secondary touch location. The secondary touch location may be configured to operate jointly with the touch screen to support multi-touch operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: John M. Connelly, Talha S. Ansari, Neil C. Johnson, Christopher R. Chapman
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Patent number: 9637133Abstract: A system and method may monitor an operator of a vehicle for signs of incapacity. Low cost electronic devices may monitor operator vital signs allowing the system to determine when the operator is active and normally operating the vehicle, operating the vehicle under a high workload, and/or has become inactive (potentially incapacitated). Industrial electronics may enable to system to monitor ambient workspace temperature, pressure, and oxygen levels and may offer the system an additional second source of information to detect ambient factors affecting the capacity of the operator. Should operator capacity be in question, the system may warn the operator and take an appropriate safety based action including application of a control and eventually assuming control of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Patrick D. McCusker, Talha S. Ansari, John M. Connelly
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Patent number: 6575640Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
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Publication number: 20030059168Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
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Patent number: 6511230Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
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Patent number: 5667276Abstract: A locking headrest support assembly for the back of a vehicle set includes a sleeve, a cap, a spring and a button. The sleeve is lockable within the back of a vehicle seat and has a longitudinal bore for a rod of a vehicle headrest. The cap locks onto the top of the sleeve, and has a longitudinal bore aligned with that of the sleeve when so locked. Alternatively, the cap and sleeve may be combined in one integral piece. The cap has a slot in which the button is disposed in a drawer-like fashion. The slot has two side walls, a rear wall, and a top and a bottom. The side walls each have a notch which defines a ledge. The notches are produced by holes directed into the cap from its underside, so that the holes may not be exposed to view when the locking headrest support assembly os fully assembled. The button has prongs which engage with the ledges and prevent the button from being withdrawn once the prongs have so engaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1995Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John M. Connelly, Sven E. Carlson
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Patent number: 5374473Abstract: This invention provides a densified previously expanded PTFE article having remnants of a fibril and node structure and a process for producing the article. A PTFE shape is compressed through the application of heat and pressure while the shape itself is under a vacuum, thus forming the densified ePTFE article. The densified PTFE article exhibits increased flexural strength.A diaphragm containing the densified ePTFE article as one layer is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1992Date of Patent: December 20, 1994Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: John B. Knox, William E. Delaney, III, John M. Connelly, Jr.
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Patent number: 5349896Abstract: A flexible pump diaphragm for pumping fluids is described in which the diaphragm has a number of ribs or troughs located radially across its circumferential flexure portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1993Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: William E. Delaney, III, John M. Connelly, Jr., Fred C. Sicker
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Patent number: 5217797Abstract: A composite diaphragm containing a flexible composite of a flexible polymer and an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene fabric on which is adhered to one surface a solid polytetrafluoroethylene layer. Additionally a composite diaphragm is disclosed which has a concentrically arranged ribbed elastomeric layer attached to a solid polytetrafluoroethylene layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: John B. Knox, John M. Connelly, Jr.
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Patent number: D446501Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Mark Donnell, Royal O. Jenner, John M. Connelly
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Patent number: D434376Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: John M. Connelly