Patents by Inventor Kevin Larkin

Kevin Larkin 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: 12513223
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide message filtering and routing techniques for intelligently routing messages within a complex network domain. The techniques may include receiving, originating from a provider system, a provider-platform request message that identifies a provider service request and a designated coverage platform corresponding to the provider service request. In response to an identification of a designation error associated with the designated coverage platform, the techniques may include providing to a primary coverage platform, using a cross-platform interface, a platform-platform request message that identifies the provider service request; and providing an alert message to the provider system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: Optum, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Larkin, Claudia Burri Devereux, Eric Brian Tal, David Scott Bachert
  • Patent number: 12493911
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatus, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for performing predictive data analysis, wherein an opportunity prediction is generated for an input data object using a relationship matrix database object and based at least in part on a network segment associated with the input data object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Optum Services (Ireland) Limited
    Inventors: Conor Breen, Kevin Larkin, Octavio Palomo Sanchez, Jamie Howard
  • Publication number: 20250321754
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for orchestrating a complex data processing scheme for an investigative process using a machine-learning based orchestration model that is trained to optimize the use of computing resources based at least in part on a feedback loop. An input data object associated with an investigative process can be selected for investigation; a predictive data analysis sub-routine for processing the input data object can be intelligently selected from a plurality of predictive data analysis sub-routines by the machine-learning based orchestration model; and a processing orchestration action can be initiated based at least in part on an investigative score output by the predictive data analysis sub-routine. The processing orchestration action can include closing the input data object, continuing to process the input data object with additional predictive data analysis sub-routines, or passing the input data object to a predictive entity for further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventors: Kevin LARKIN, Mark TONGE, Anthony R. O'NEILL, Conor BREEN, Peter COGAN
  • Patent number: 12386637
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for orchestrating a complex data processing scheme for an investigative process using a machine-learning based orchestration model that is trained to optimize the use of computing resources based at least in part on a feedback loop. An input data object associated with an investigative process can be selected for investigation; a predictive data analysis sub-routine for processing the input data object can be intelligently selected from a plurality of predictive data analysis sub-routines by the machine-learning based orchestration model; and a processing orchestration action can be initiated based at least in part on an investigative score output by the predictive data analysis sub-routine. The processing orchestration action can include closing the input data object, continuing to process the input data object with additional predictive data analysis sub-routines, or passing the input data object to a predictive entity for further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Optum Services (Ireland) Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Larkin, Mark Tonge, Anthony R. O'Neill, Conor Breen, Peter Cogan
  • Publication number: 20250202993
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide message filtering and routing techniques for intelligently routing messages within a complex network domain. The techniques may include receiving, originating from a provider system, a provider-platform request message that identifies a provider service request and a designated coverage platform corresponding to the provider service request. In response to an identification of a designation error associated with the designated coverage platform, the techniques may include providing to a primary coverage platform, using a cross-platform interface, a platform-platform request message that identifies the provider service request; and providing an alert message to the provider system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Kevin LARKIN, Claudia Burri DEVEREUX, Eric Brian TAL, David Scott BACHERT
  • Patent number: 12038980
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide methods, apparatus, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for performing predictive mapping operations with respect to a ground-truth database table. Certain embodiments of the present invention utilize systems, methods, and computer program products that perform predictive mapping operations utilizing a hierarchical string matching machine learning framework using at least one or more of an exact match model, a probabilistic match model, a disjoint match model, and an embedding-based match model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Optum Services (Ireland) Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Larkin, Nancy N. Flores, Conor M. McDermott, Colum Foley
  • Publication number: 20240111551
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for orchestrating a complex data processing scheme for an investigative process using a machine-learning based orchestration model that is trained to optimize the use of computing resources based at least in part on a feedback loop. An input data object associated with an investigative process can be selected for investigation; a predictive data analysis sub-routine for processing the input data object can be intelligently selected from a plurality of predictive data analysis sub-routines by the machine-learning based orchestration model; and a processing orchestration action can be initiated based at least in part on an investigative score output by the predictive data analysis sub-routine. The processing orchestration action can include closing the input data object, continuing to process the input data object with additional predictive data analysis sub-routines, or passing the input data object to a predictive entity for further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin LARKIN, Mark TONGE, Anthony R. O'NEILL, Conor BREEN, Peter COGAN
  • Publication number: 20240112093
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for optimizing a plurality of machine-learning based models for an end-to-end investigative process. The techniques include generating a profile for an input data object associated with an investigative process. A first machine-learning based model is used to select a predictive data analysis sub-routine for processing the profile. A second machine-learning based model is used to determine a predictive entity for performing an investigative process for the profile. An investigative outcome is received from the predictive entity. A historical optimization data object is augmented with the investigative outcome, the profile, the predictive data analysis sub-routine, or the predictive entity and the first machine-learning based model and the second machine-learning based model are trained using the historical optimization object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin LARKIN, Mark TONGE, Anthony R. O'NEILL, Conor BREEN, Peter COGAN
  • Publication number: 20240013308
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatus, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for performing predictive data analysis, wherein an opportunity prediction is generated for an input data object using a relationship matrix database object and based at least in part on a network segment associated with the input data object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Conor Breen, Kevin Larkin, Octavio Palomo Sanchez, Jamie Howard
  • Publication number: 20230057414
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide methods, apparatus, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for performing predictive mapping operations with respect to a ground-truth database table. Certain embodiments of the present invention utilize systems, methods, and computer program products that perform predictive mapping operations utilizing a hierarchical string matching machine learning framework using at least one or more of an exact match model, a probabilistic match model, a disjoint match model, and an embedding-based match model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Larkin, Nancy N. Flores, Conor M. McDermott, Colum Foley
  • Patent number: 7435126
    Abstract: A boot with a flexible actuator can be used to provide improved protection and ease of use for an electrical connector plug. The plug, such as an RJ45 plug connected to a data or communications cable, can have an extended latch member adapted to releasably engage a connection mechanism of a receptacle into which the plug is placed. A recess in a receiving portion of an actuator can capture the extended end of the latch member, whereby damage to the latch member due to snagging or catching on nearby objects is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Westek Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Larkin
  • Publication number: 20080248682
    Abstract: A boot with a flexible actuator can be used to provide improved protection and ease of use for an electrical connector plug. The plug, such as an RJ45 plug connected to a data or communications cable, can have an extended latch member adapted to releasably engage a connection mechanism of a receptacle into which the plug is placed. A recess in a receiving portion of an actuator can capture the extended end of the latch member, whereby damage to the latch member due to snagging or catching on nearby objects is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin Larkin
  • Publication number: 20070143990
    Abstract: A tweezers type cable connector handling tool features two levers in guiding interaction via respective guiding faces to increase angular lever stiffness. The handling tool features also a central cable receiving channel to hold the extending cable of a connector clamped at the gripping end of the tool and to keep the cable bend radius from being bent more than standards provide for. The connector may be permanently clamped via a ratchet closure, a latching pin lock or a lever rotation joint lock such that the clamped connector may be conveniently handled via the handling tool without need to simultaneously apply a manual damping force. The handling tool may also feature an integrated flash light approximately tangential pointing towards the tool's gripping end. The flash light's housing is integrated in a bending stress communicating fashion while keeping the overall contour of the respective lever continuous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Larkin, Stephen Weinert
  • Publication number: 20070017158
    Abstract: A door scratch shield and an optional frame scratch shield are configured for protecting a door and optionally its frame against push, pull and handle scratching as forms of escape scratching performed by domestic animals. The shield elements have bends that protect lateral sides of door and frame against pull scratching predominantly along the door's opening edge. The shield elements are of a material and thickness defined in conjunction with identified strength, hardness and approximated tip radius of domestic animal claws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Larkin, Deborah Larkin
  • Publication number: 20060242838
    Abstract: A cable slitting tool for longitudinally slitting the web of an aerial interduct cable has preferably two guide rollers fitting with their circumference into a groove of the cable's longitudinal web such that the rollers are guided along the groove while they are pressed against the groove by a circular blade penetrating the web from opposite side. The rollers are rotationally free held in a top body and the blade is held in a base body. Both bodies are slide ably adjustable and tightened with respect to each other by a screw. The bodies are held in alignment to each other and the blade's cutting edge is pointing in slitting direction with a wedge angle providing pressure contact between rollers and web groove during slitting. A sliding guide provides additional guidance against eventual roller run out in case of excessive cable bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Larkin
  • Publication number: 20060199414
    Abstract: A boot with a flexible actuator can be used to provide improved protection and ease of use for an electrical connector plug. The plug, such as an RJ45 plug connected to a data or communications cable, can have an extended latch member adapted to releasably engage a connection mechanism of a receptacle into which the plug is placed. A receiving portion of the actuator can engage the extended end of the latch member, whereby damage to the latch member due to snagging or catching on nearby objects is prevented. The actuator also functions as an extension of the latch mechanism, providing additional area for a user to depress the latch in order to remove the plug from the receptacle. The actuator can have a substantially smooth shape that prevents the actuator from catching on surrounding objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Larkin
  • Patent number: 7101212
    Abstract: A boot with a flexible actuator can be used to provide improved protection and ease of use for an electrical connector plug. The plug, such as an RJ45 plug connected to a data or communications cable, can have an extended latch member adapted to releasably engage a connection mechanism of a receptacle into which the plug is placed. A receiving portion of the actuator can engage the extended end of the latch member, whereby damage to the latch member due to snagging or catching on nearby objects is prevented. The actuator also functions as an extension of the latch mechanism, providing additional area for a user to depress the latch in order to remove the plug from the receptacle. The actuator can have a substantially smooth shape that prevents the actuator from catching on surrounding objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Larkin
  • Publication number: 20060137178
    Abstract: The lubrication process for a wire wrap hand tool can be improved by including a lubrication mechanism in the tool housing. In one such tool, the lubrication mechanism is an opening positioned in the housing that allows the needle portion of a syringe to pass into the housing near a moveable component of the drive assembly of the tool. The syringe then can dispense an appropriate amount of lubricant in order to properly lubricate the component(s) of the drive assembly without having to disassemble the tool. This approach can prevent the loss or contamination of parts internal to the tool, while preventing a loss of productivity due to the disassembly and reassembly of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Larkin
  • Publication number: 20060034883
    Abstract: A composite expandable stent for delivery into a vessel carrying blood comprising an expandable support frame having first and second end portions. A porous imprevious polymer sleeve having inner and outer surfaces extending over the support frame. A coating is disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the polymer sleeve for enhancing endothelial cell growth on the device and polymer sleeve. The stent can be cylindrical or tapered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Mai Dang, Phillip Chiu, Leon Rudakov, Kevin Larkin, Mir Imran
  • Publication number: 20050229105
    Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and rendering skins are described. In one described embodiment, a skin is defined using at least one skin definition that defines the skin in a hierarchical tag-based language.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Novak, David Nadalin, Kipley Olson, Kevin Larkin, Frank Sanborn