Patents by Inventor Kevin A. O'Connell
Kevin A. O'Connell 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: 20240139472Abstract: A catheter may include an elongate body including a proximal portion including a proximal end, and a distal tip portion. The distal tip portion may include an inner liner and a marker band circumferentially surrounding the inner liner. The distal tip portion also may include an outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the inner liner and ending proximal of a proximal end of the marker band; and a tip outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a second portion of the inner liner and the marker band. The tip outer jacket extends distally past the marker band distal end to a distal tip of the elongate body, and a proximal end of the tip outer jacket may be laterally adjacent to a distal end of the outer jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Mick Donegan, Kevin Ryan, Colm Connolly, Barry O'Connell
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Publication number: 20240097365Abstract: An apparatus for guidance and retention of integrated circuit boards includes a first structure configured to receive a first integrated circuit board and guide the first integrated circuit board for coupling to a substrate. The apparatus further includes a second structure configured to be removably coupled to the first structure. The second structure includes a first spring member configured to apply a first compressive force to the first integrated circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: NATHAN LEE DUNFEE, KEVIN O'CONNELL, CHRISTOPHER M. MARROQUIN, STEPHEN P. MROZ, MARK DAVID PFEIFER, KENNETH E. LUBAHN, JUSTIN CHRISTOPHER ROGERS
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Patent number: 11911573Abstract: A catheter may include an elongate body including a proximal portion including a proximal end, and a distal tip portion. The distal tip portion may include an inner liner and a marker band circumferentially surrounding the inner liner. The distal tip portion also may include an outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the inner liner and ending proximal of a proximal end of the marker band; and a tip outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a second portion of the inner liner and the marker band. The tip outer jacket extends distally past the marker band distal end to a distal tip of the elongate body, and a proximal end of the tip outer jacket may be laterally adjacent to a distal end of the outer jacket.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Mick Donegan, Kevin Ryan, Colm Connolly, Barry O'Connell
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Publication number: 20240064926Abstract: Provided is a damper system for an electronic equipment rack. The damper system may include an electronic equipment rack, a battery back-up unit, and a plurality of rails disposed within the electronic equipment rack. The battery back-up unit is slidably secured to the plurality of rails and tuned to dampen seismic oscillations of the electronic equipment rack during an earthquake. The battery back-up unit is also able to provide power to the electronic equipment disposed in the rack during a power outage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: CHAD ALBERTSON, Eric J. Campbell, NICHOLAS OLLERICH, Kevin O'Connell
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Patent number: 11903170Abstract: A server includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an electronic component connected to the printed circuit board, and a chassis connected to the PCB. The chassis includes a first end with a first aperture configured to allow airflow into the server, a second end with a second aperture configured to allow the airflow out of the server after having passed across the electronic component, and a temporary bulkhead that is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position, wherein in the deployed position, the temporary bulkhead is connected to the PCB and extends across the server in a path of the airflow, and wherein in the stowed position, the temporary bulkhead is disconnected from the PCB and is positioned to open the path of the airflow.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Arshad Alfoqaha, Kevin O'Connell, Mehdi Hamid Vishkasougheh, Eric J. Campbell
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Publication number: 20240049432Abstract: A heat sink retention device for retaining a heat sink, including a spring, proximate an electronic device in a circuit board. The device includes a first component configured to be attached to a circuit board, and a second component configured to be adjustably attached to the first component, and including an opening configured to retain a portion of a spring of a heat sink. When the first and second components are attached together and the first component is attached to the circuit board, the heat sink retention device is adapted to allow application of a force on the spring in order to retain the heat sink proximate an electronic device mounted on the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Mehdi Hamid Vishkasougheh, Kevin O'Connell, Eric J. Campbell, Arshad Alfoqaha, Connor L. Smith
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Publication number: 20240032225Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a stop connected to the mounting bracket, a first spring connected to the mounting bracket and in contact with the stop to preload the first spring, and a latch. The latch includes a second spring rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, and a body connected to the second spring. The body includes a pad at one end of the body, and a first pawl at a second end of the body opposite of the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Adam Spiegelman, Kevin O'Connell, Kenneth E. Lubahn, Justin Christopher Rogers, Eric J. Campbell
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Publication number: 20230320015Abstract: A latch assembly includes a lever arm affixed to a latch pivot point of rotation with a cam having a connecting slot. A load mechanism is configured to apply a force on the latch pivot point to retain the lever arm in a first position. The load mechanism is tuned to apply the force along a tolerance range of operation of the latch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Arthur J. Higby, Camillo Sassano, Christopher M. Marroquin, Brandon R. Christenson, Kevin O'Connell
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Publication number: 20230301014Abstract: A heat sink to selectively dissipate heat from a plurality of heat-generating components. The heat sink includes a plurality of heat pipes, and a base plate configured to locate at least one of the plurality of heat pipes proximate each of the plurality of heat-generating components. The heat sink also includes a plurality of sets of fins operable to dissipate heat generated by the heat-generating components, and a plurality of sets of louvers, wherein each of the plurality of sets of louvers is associated with one of the plurality of sets of fins and is operable to open to selectively allow airflow from outside the heat sink to dissipate heat from one of the plurality of sets of fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: William James Anderl, Alex Matos, Brenda Berg, Kevin O'Connell
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Publication number: 20230278734Abstract: A bag film crimping device has a socket having top and bottom components joined by a bridge. Each socket component has a pair of opposed limbs, and each limb having inwardly directed teeth. A plug fits between the limbs with a friction fit in a movement from proximal to distal, and it has outwardly directed teeth for engagement with the teeth of the socket. A cover slide over the socket to cover a space at a distal end between the limbs when the socket and plug components have been separated after crimping. The cover includes has tines for prising a socket limb from the plug as the cover is pressed distally after it has previously been used to cover exposed edges of film after crimping and the top and bottom components have been separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: CONTAINMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Kevin O'CONNELL, Anthony O'CONNELL
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Publication number: 20230200002Abstract: A server includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an electronic component connected to the PCB, and a chassis connected to the PCB. The chassis includes a first end with a first aperture configured to allow airflow into the server, a second end with a second aperture configured to allow the airflow out of the server after having passed across the electronic component, and a movable bulkhead comprising a first set of louvers, the movable bulkhead being movable between a closed position and an opened position, wherein each of the louvers includes a leading edge contact feature configured to interface with a trailing edge of a respective adjacent louver. In the closed position, the first set of louvers forms a wall in a primary path of the airflow, and, in the opened position, the first set of louvers are oriented in a direction of the primary path of the airflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Kevin O'Connell, Alex Matos, Janet Cederholm, Brenda Berg, William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20230200023Abstract: A server includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an electronic component connected to the printed circuit board, and a chassis connected to the PCB. The chassis includes a first end with a first aperture configured to allow airflow into the server, a second end with a second aperture configured to allow the airflow out of the server after having passed across the electronic component, and a temporary bulkhead that is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position, wherein in the deployed position, the temporary bulkhead is connected to the PCB and extends across the server in a path of the airflow, and wherein in the stowed position, the temporary bulkhead is disconnected from the PCB and is positioned to open the path of the airflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Arshad Alfoqaha, Kevin O'Connell, Mehdi Hamid Vishkasougheh, Eric J. Campbell
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Publication number: 20230180447Abstract: Embodiments relate to materials and methods for manufacturing the materials for an enclosure that houses one or more electronic devices. In some embodiments, the materials include a tuned micro-lattice that includes one or more metallic materials defining a micro-lattice configuration. In some embodiments, the one or more metallic materials extend over at least a portion of an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the materials include a tuned composite metallic foam including one or more metallic materials. A first portion of the foam has a first porosity and a second portion of the foam has a second porosity. In some embodiments, the materials for the enclosure are one or more of a gasket and a coating that extends over a least a portion of an interior portion of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Mehdi Hamid Vishkasougheh, Eric J. Campbell, Kevin O'Connell, Arshad Alfoqaha
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Patent number: 11642812Abstract: Embodiments of an electric linear actuator may include a roller screw assembly, an electric motor coupled to the roller screw assembly, and a linear transducer operatively coupled with the roller screw assembly. The motor may be configured to drive the roller screw assembly to extend and retract another component, such as a rod. In some embodiments, the linear transducer may be configured to detect a position of the rod. The roller screw assembly may be coupled directly to the motor via a gear coupling, with the motor disposed generally in axial alignment with the roller screw assembly. Other embodiments disclosed herein include a veneer lathe carriage with electric linear actuators and corresponding apparatuses, methods, and systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: USNR, LLCInventors: Tim Dezellem, Kevin O'Connell, Frederick Reeder Bridges, III
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Publication number: 20230041984Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a stop connected to the mounting bracket, a first spring connected to the mounting bracket and in contact with the stop to preload the first spring, and a latch. The latch includes a second spring rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, and a body connected to the second spring. The body includes a pad at one end of the body, and a first pawl at a second end of the body opposite of the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Adam Spiegelman, Kevin O'Connell, Kenneth E. Lubahn, Justin Christopher Rogers, Eric J. Campbell
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Patent number: 11289836Abstract: An land grid array (LGA) or hybrid land grid array (HLGA) includes a socket housing and a plurality of electrical contacts. The socket housing is made of a first material that defines a first dielectric constant. The plurality of electrical contacts extends through the socket housing to electrically couple a printed circuit board on a first side of the socket housing to a processor on a second side of the socket housing. A coating of a second material that defines a second dielectric constant that is higher than the first dielectric constant covers surfaces of a subset of the plurality of electrical contacts.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kevin O'Connell, Mark K. Hoffmeyer, Matthew Doyle
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Publication number: 20220029326Abstract: An land grid array (LGA) or hybrid land grid array (HLGA) includes a socket housing and a plurality of electrical contacts. The socket housing is made of a first material that defines a first dielectric constant. The plurality of electrical contacts extends through the socket housing to electrically couple a printed circuit board on a first side of the socket housing to a processor on a second side of the socket housing. A coating of a second material that defines a second dielectric constant that is higher than the first dielectric constant covers surfaces of a subset of the plurality of electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Kevin O'Connell, Mark K. Hoffmeyer, Matthew Doyle
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Patent number: 11185579Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral vaccine against respiratory disease in ruminants, comprising live attenuated Mannheimia haemolytica bacteria and a Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The addition of PVP significantly improves the protective effect of vaccination on lung scores after a challenge infection. Further the PVP allows vaccination by a method of mass administration, such as by oral route via a drink. In addition the invention relates to methods for the preparation of such a vaccine, to methods for the vaccination of ruminants employing such a vaccine, and to medical uses of a composition comprising M. haemolytica bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Intervet Inc.Inventors: Kevin O'Connell, Subramaniam Vaidyanathan, Brad Eddy
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Patent number: 11175224Abstract: An optical refraction barometer measures pressure based on refractivity changes and includes: an optical light source; an optical frequency controller; a first optical phase controller; a first polarization controller; an electronic reference arm in optical communication with the first polarization controller; a second optical phase controller in optical communication with the optical frequency controller; a second polarization controller in optical communication with the second optical phase controller; an electronic sample arm in optical communication with the second polarization controller and in electrical communication with the second optical phase controller; a second sideband frequency generator; a mixer in electrical communication with the detector and the second sideband frequency generator; and a first sideband frequency generator in electrical communication with the mixer; and a dual fixed length optical cavity refractometer.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCEInventors: Kevin O'Connell Douglass, Stephen Paul Eckel, Jacob Edmond Ricker, Jay Howard Hendricks
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Patent number: 11153976Abstract: A method and structure are provided for implementing manufacture of a printed circuit board (PCB) with one of an infrared (IR) reflective mask or a novel solder mask to minimize coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch between PCB laminate and plated through hole (PTH) copper. At least one of an IR-reflective mask and a solder mask composition for use in IR reflow processes is created such that radiant heat is reflected away from the major portion of the PCB yet permitted to impinge upon the PTHs. The copper within the PTH expands due to radiant heating while the bulk laminate expansion is significantly reduced due to the reflected IR radiation. Consequently, the CTE mismatch is minimized and tensile strain of the copper in the PTH is reduced, providing enhanced reliability.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kevin O'Connell, Mark Plucinski, Timothy Tofil, Joseph Kuczynski