Patents by Inventor Keith A. O'Brien
Keith A. 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: 20240075002Abstract: A creatine composition comprising a base component, a dianion component, and a creatine component. In some exemplary embodiment, the base component and dianion component can at least be partially reacted before being added to the creating component. On a dry weight basis, the base component can comprise between about 7-20% of the composition by weight, the dianion component can comprise between about 35-50% of the composition by weight, and the creatine component can comprise between about 30-60% of the composition by weight. In embodiments where the base component and dianion component are first reacted to form a base dianion component, the base dianion component can comprise between about 40-65% of the composition by weight. The creatine component can comprise between about 35-60% of the composition by weight with the remainder of the composition being composed of deionized water (i.e., between about 0-10% of the composition by weight).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: NanoChem Solutions, IncInventors: GEORGE MURRAY, Daniel O'Brien, Keith Schmidt
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Patent number: 11221907Abstract: A system for triage and response to a second system's malfunction is disclosed. The system determines a possible present or future disruption to a service provided by the second system; automatically searches historical records regarding similar disruptions; and provides an interactive, aggregated user interface comprising many tools to display results of the search, log actions already taken, and receive commands from human operators for seamless intervention in cloud-based or on-premises systems. The determination may be based on a statistical anomaly in the performance of the second system, or alternatively may be based on input from a human user, whose communication undergoes text analysis to determine possible matches.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc.Inventors: Girish Sharma, Christopher Mann, Alberto Ramos, Kiran Arun Karkhanis, Keith O'Brien, Alberto Cira, Angad Sangha
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Patent number: 11161397Abstract: A system for reducing strain on a vehicle door comprises the vehicle door. The vehicle door comprises an inner panel and a division bar comprising a first portion and a second portion. The system further comprises a relief bracket configured to reduce strain on the inner panel when the vehicle door is closed. The relief bracket comprises a first portion coupled to the second portion of the division bar, a second portion coupled to the inner panel, and a relief portion extending between the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Blaine C. Benson, Keith O'Brien, Alyssa J. Flowers-Bouman, Erik Andersen, Wasim Ukra
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Patent number: 11130392Abstract: Systems and apparatus for a vehicle for improving occupant safety and covering a service hole of a door of the vehicle. The system includes a substantially flat body portion configured to cover the service hole. The system also includes a plurality of energy absorbers disposed across the body portion, each energy absorber having a top portion and one or more side walls surrounding the top portion and defining a cavity, each energy absorber having a closed end at the top portion and an open end opposite the closed end, each energy absorber configured to absorb energy and collapse when force is exerted by an object on the top portion, the object moving from the closed end toward the open end.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Keith O'Brien
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Publication number: 20210031600Abstract: A system for reducing strain on a vehicle door comprises the vehicle door. The vehicle door comprises an inner panel and a division bar comprising a first portion and a second portion. The system further comprises a relief bracket configured to reduce strain on the inner panel when the vehicle door is closed. The relief bracket comprises a first portion coupled to the second portion of the division bar, a second portion coupled to the inner panel, and a relief portion extending between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Blaine C. Benson, Keith O'Brien, Alyssa J. Flowers-Bouman, Erik Andersen, Wasim Ukra
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Publication number: 20200369130Abstract: Systems and apparatus for a vehicle for improving occupant safety and covering a service hole of a door of the vehicle. The system includes a substantially flat body portion configured to cover the service hole. The system also includes a plurality of energy absorbers disposed across the body portion, each energy absorber having a top portion and one or more side walls surrounding the top portion and defining a cavity, each energy absorber having a closed end at the top portion and an open end opposite the closed end, each energy absorber configured to absorb energy and collapse when force is exerted by an object on the top portion, the object moving from the closed end toward the open end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Keith O'Brien
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Patent number: 10787064Abstract: A door assembly, of a vehicle that includes a first pillar structure and a second pillar structure, includes a door outer panel, a door inner panel coupled to and positioned inwardly of the door outer panel, and an impact beam positioned between the door outer panel and the door inner panel. The door impact beam includes a first end and an opposite second end, the first end overlaps the first pillar structure and the second end overlaps the second pillar structure. The door assembly further includes an inner bulkhead coupled to the door inner panel and positioned between the door inner panel and the first end of the impact beam, and an outer bulkhead coupled to the door inner panel and positioned between the inner bulkhead and the first end of the impact beam, the outer bulkhead overlaps a portion of the inner bulkhead.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Blaine C. Benson, Keith O'Brien, Michitomo Matsuoka
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Publication number: 20200130482Abstract: A door assembly, of a vehicle that includes a first pillar structure and a second pillar structure, includes a door outer panel, a door inner panel coupled to and positioned inwardly of the door outer panel, and an impact beam positioned between the door outer panel and the door inner panel. The door impact beam includes a first end and an opposite second end, the first end overlaps the first pillar structure and the second end overlaps the second pillar structure. The door assembly further includes an inner bulkhead coupled to the door inner panel and positioned between the door inner panel and the first end of the impact beam, and an outer bulkhead coupled to the door inner panel and positioned between the inner bulkhead and the first end of the impact beam, the outer bulkhead overlaps a portion of the inner bulkhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Blaine C. Benson, Keith O'Brien, Michitomo Matsuoka
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Patent number: 10479411Abstract: A vehicle includes a body that defines a front door opening, and includes an A-pillar framing the front door opening, and a door over the front door opening. The front door includes an inner door panel and an outer door panel defining an interior door cavity therebetween. The vehicle also includes an impact beam and a transfer member housed in the interior door cavity. The impact beam has a forward end that laterally overlaps the A-pillar. The transfer member laterally overlaps the A-pillar in common with the forward end of the impact beam, and faces the inner door panel from laterally between the forward end of the impact beam and the inner door panel. When the vehicle experiences a side impact event, the A-pillar assumes side impact energy via transfer from the forward end of the impact beam through the transfer member.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Blaine C. Benson, Keith O'Brien, Justin E. Dominic
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Publication number: 20190233017Abstract: A vehicle includes a body that defines a front door opening, and includes an A-pillar framing the front door opening, and a door over the front door opening. The front door includes an inner door panel and an outer door panel defining an interior door cavity therebetween. The vehicle also includes an impact beam and a transfer member housed in the interior door cavity. The impact beam has a forward end that laterally overlaps the A-pillar. The transfer member laterally overlaps the A-pillar in common with the forward end of the impact beam, and faces the inner door panel from laterally between the forward end of the impact beam and the inner door panel. When the vehicle experiences a side impact event, the A-pillar assumes side impact energy via transfer from the forward end of the impact beam through the transfer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Blaine C. Benson, Keith O'Brien, Justin E. Dominic
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Patent number: 9889730Abstract: Water management for vehicles with an open top cargo bed are described. A plurality of vehicle components can form a portion of the open-top cargo bed. The plurality of vehicle components can define a gap. A seal plug can be received in the gap. The seal plug can sealingly engage the first and/or second lateral side of the gap. The seal plug can be configured to direct water away from the vehicle. For instance, the seal plug can include a deflection surface. The deflection surface can be angled downwardly and away from the gap. The seal plug can include a water drainage channel. The water drainage channel can include a first end opening to an upper surface of the seal plug and the second end opening to the deflection surface and/or other surface that slopes downwardly and away from the gap.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: James J. Chung, Keith O'Brien, Myron D. Bowers, Scott L. Frederick, Matthew A. Jansma
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Publication number: 20170136862Abstract: Water management for vehicles with an open top cargo bed are described. A plurality of vehicle components can form a portion of the open-top cargo bed. The plurality of vehicle components can define a gap. A seal plug can be received in the gap. The seal plug can sealingly engage the first and/or second lateral side of the gap. The seal plug can be configured to direct water away from the vehicle. For instance, the seal plug can include a deflection surface. The deflection surface can be angled downwardly and away from the gap. The seal plug can include a water drainage channel. The water drainage channel can include a first end opening to an upper surface of the seal plug and the second end opening to the deflection surface and/or other surface that slopes downwardly and away from the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: James J. Chung, Keith O'Brien, Myron D. Bowers, Scott L. Frederick, Matthew A. Jansma
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Patent number: 9452716Abstract: A folding tonneau cover or lid is configured for selectively enclosing at least a portion of an open topped bed of a pick up or SUV type motor vehicle. The tonneau cover includes one or a plurality of flexibly linked panels extending between cooperating side walls of the open topped bed, and is manually operable for displacement between a deployed position wherein the open topped bed is fully covered and a retracted position wherein the open topped bed is partially or fully exposed. At least one panel forms a generally planer first surface facing downwardly when in the deployed position and upwardly when in the retracted position, and a second surface facing upwardly when in the deployed position and downwardly when in the retracted position. A cup holder is integrated with one of the panel surfaces and forms a beverage container receiving cavity opening away from the panel surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Jay Leonard Sackett, Keith O'Brien
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Publication number: 20160167592Abstract: A folding tonneau cover or lid is configured for selectively enclosing at least a portion of an open topped bed of a pick up or SUV type motor vehicle. The tonneau cover includes one or a plurality of flexibly linked panels extending between cooperating side walls of the open topped bed, and is manually operable for displacement between a deployed position wherein the open topped bed is fully covered and a retracted position wherein the open topped bed is partially or fully exposed. At least one panel forms a generally planer first surface facing downwardly when in the deployed position and upwardly when in the retracted position, and a second surface facing upwardly when in the deployed position and downwardly when in the retracted position. A cup holder is integrated with one of the panel surfaces and forms a beverage container receiving cavity opening away from the panel surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Jay Leonard Sackett, Keith O'Brien
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Patent number: 8678482Abstract: A motor vehicle hood having a non-functional air scoop that appears to be a functional air scoop is provided. The motor vehicle hood can have a module with an opening and a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls extending in a first direction away from the opening and providing an enclosure thereof. A grid can be attached to the module across the opening and the grid, top wall and bottom wall can be operatively arranged such that an appearance of an open passageway through the motor vehicle hood is provided when an individual stands a distance away from the hood and looks at the module.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Keith O'Brien, Paul Sherman, Arthur Whitney
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Publication number: 20130270870Abstract: A motor vehicle hood having a non-functional air scoop that appears to be a functional air scoop is provided. The motor vehicle hood can have a module with an opening and a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls extending in a first direction away from the opening and providing an enclosure thereof. A grid can be attached to the module across the opening and the grid, top wall and bottom wall can be operatively arranged such that an appearance of an open passageway through the motor vehicle hood is provided when an individual stands a distance away from the hood and looks at the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Keith O'Brien
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Publication number: 20030132552Abstract: A system for controlling the manufacture of dimensionally varying tubular members extrudes a continuous tube with a lumen from an extrusion machine. The extrusion machine has a melt pump, which regulates the flow rate of the melt through the extrusion head. The extrusion head forms a melt flow and introduces air pressure within the melt flow to form the lumen of the tubing. An air pressure regulator controls the pressure of the air introduced through the extrusion head. A puller supplies tension to the tubing as it is extruded through the extrusion head. The system uses a diameter gage and/or a wall thickness gage to measure the change in the wall thickness of the tubing as a function of its length. Further, the system uses a laser to gage the profile of the tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2000Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: JONATHAN D. GAMBLE, KEITH O'BRIEN, JAMES W. KIMMET, PATRICK J. PIATZ
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Patent number: 5849209Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition of polystyrene or polypropylene with at least 0.5% (w/w)of an additive or wetting agent, the article of manufacture comprised thereof, such as a mold for making contact lenses and the mold assembly containing said mold, and the use of such mold so to minimize defects, such as holes, puddles, chips and tears in the lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1995Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventors: Ture Kindt-Larsen, Jeffrey Longo, Keith O'Brien, James Jen, Michael Widman, Mehmet Burduroglu, Robert LaBelle
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Patent number: 5690865Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising polystyrene with at least 0.1% (w/w) of an additive, the article of manufacture thereof, such as a mold for making contact lenses and the mold assembly containing said mold, and the use of such mold so to facilitate demolding from a two mold assembly in the process of making contact lenses.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1995Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventors: Ture Kindt-Larsen, Jeffery Longo, Keith O'Brien
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Patent number: D861070Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Inventors: Keith A. O'Brien, Kyle T. O'Brien