Patents by Inventor Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor 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).

  • Publication number: 20250063141
    Abstract: A method for adjusting the user interface for a video conferencing application is provided. The method includes receiving an indication of a motion of a first client device of a first participant of a plurality of participants of a virtual meeting. The method further includes determining, based on the indication of the motion of the first client device of the first participant, a set of interface adjustments for a virtual meeting user interface to be presented on the first client device of the first participant. The method further includes causing the virtual meeting user interface presented on the first client device of the first participant to reflect the set of user interface adjustments during the virtual meeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Kevin Jonathan Jeyakumar, Juan Carlos Angustia Garcia, Antoinette Garlit Salom, Shannon Ona Wei Sum Juzenas, Jared O'Connor, Alia Walid Awni, Wonsuk Jung, Drexel Alexander Feeling, Patrick J. Neill, Kimberly Ha, Gregory Cannon, Yelena Zukin, Zong Ye Yang, Pablo Federico Majernik
  • Patent number: 12188659
    Abstract: A decorative-flame burner includes a manifold elongated along an axis and a plurality of nipples supported by the manifold. A jet is supported by and protrudes outwardly from each nipple. Each nipple is elongated transverse to the axis from a first end of the nipple to a second end of the nipple. Each nipple has threads at the first end of the nipple and the manifold includes threaded holes spaced from each other along the axis and threadedly engaged with the threads on the first ends of the nipples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Warming Trends, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Flaherty, Kevin O'Connor, Timothy Allons, Jr., Cory Nauman
  • Patent number: 12122932
    Abstract: A method of applying a coating composition to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator include the steps of providing the high transfer efficiency applicator comprising an array of nozzles wherein each nozzle defines a nozzle orifice having a diameter of from 0.00002 m to 0.0004, providing the coating composition, and applying the coating composition to the substrate through the nozzle orifice without atomization such that at least 99.9% of the applied coating composition contacts the substrate to form a coating layer having a wet thickness of at least 5 microns, wherein the coating composition includes a carrier, a binder, and a radar reflective pigment or a LiDAR reflective pigment. The coating composition has an Ohnesorge number (Oh) of from about 0.01 to about 12.6, a Reynolds number (Re) of from about 0.02 to about 6,200, and a Deborah number (De) of from greater than 0 to about 1730.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: John R. Moore, Michael R. Koerner, Christian Jackson, Bradley A. Jacobs, Shih-Wa Wang, Matthew Irwin, Matthew Boland, Joanne Hardy, Daniel Naugle, Kevin O'Connor, Barry Snyder
  • Publication number: 20240337387
    Abstract: A portable fire pit includes a base and a burner assembly. The burner assembly includes a top plate and a gas burner fixed to and supported by the top plate. The top plate is supported by the base. The burner assembly is supported on the base by the top plate. The top plate is removably engaged with the base. A top surface of the portable fire pit is defined at least in part by the top plate. The gas burner is positioned to generate a flame above the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Flaherty, Voni Flaherty, Kevin O'Connor, Tonya M. Derziotis, Jake Singer
  • Patent number: 12054634
    Abstract: A coating composition for application to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator. The coating composition includes a carrier, a binder, a corrosion inhibiting pigment. The coating composition has an Ohnesorge number (Oh) of from about 0.01 to about 12.6. The coating composition has a Reynolds number (Re) of from about 0.02 to about 6,200. The coating composition has a Deborah number (De) of from greater than 0 to about 1730.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: John R. Moore, Michael R. Koerner, Christian Jackson, Bradley A. Jacobs, Shih-Wa Wang, Matthew Irwin, Matthew Boland, Joanne Hardy, Daniel Naugle, Kevin O'Connor, Barry Snyder
  • Patent number: 12055300
    Abstract: A decorative-flame burner includes a manifold elongated along an axis and a plurality of nipples supported by the manifold. A jet us supported by and protrudes outwardly from each nipple. Each nipple is elongated transverse to the axis from a first end of the nipple to a second end of the nipple. Each nipple has threads at the first end of the nipple and the manifold includes threaded holes spaced from each other along the axis and threadedly engaged with the threads on the first ends of the nipples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Warming Trends, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Flaherty, Kevin O'Connor, Timothy Allons, Jr., Cory Nauman
  • Patent number: 11965804
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and alerting to likely leaks in an electronic display assembly are provided. An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, a testing area, and a differential pressure sensor fluidly connected to ambient air in an ambient environment and gas within the testing area. A controller determines one or more differential pressure readings based on data received from the differential pressure sensor, and generates and transmits an electronic notification where the differential pressure readings are below a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Douglas Bennett, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11945964
    Abstract: A system for applying a first coating composition and a second coating composition is provided herein. The system includes an atomizing applicator and a high transfer efficiency applicator defining a nozzle orifice. The system further includes a substrate assembly comprising a metal-containing substrate and a plastic-containing substrate. The metal-containing substrate is coupled to the plastic-containing substrate. The atomizing applicator is configured to apply the first coating composition to the metal-containing substrate. The high transfer efficiency applicator is configured to expel the second coating composition through the second nozzle orifice to the plastic-containing substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: John R. Moore, Michael R. Koerner, Christian Jackson, Bradley A. Jacobs, Shih-Wa Wang, Matthew Irwin, Matthew Boland, Joanne Hardy, Daniel Naugle, Kevin O'Connor, Barry Snyder
  • Publication number: 20240102658
    Abstract: A decorative-flame burner includes a manifold elongated along an axis and a plurality of nipples supported by the manifold. A jet is supported by and protrudes outwardly from each nipple. Each nipple is elongated transverse to the axis from a first end of the nipple to a second end of the nipple. Each nipple has threads at the first end of the nipple and the manifold includes threaded holes spaced from each other along the axis and threadedly engaged with the threads on the first ends of the nipples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Flaherty, Kevin O'Connor, Timothy Allons, JR., Cory Nauman
  • Patent number: 11934054
    Abstract: Interchangeable display assemblies are provided. A frame is configured to interchangeably accept any one of a number of digital side assemblies, each including an electronic display, a number of static side assemblies, each including a poster cavity which accepts signage, and a number of cover side assemblies at a first portion and any other one of the number of digital side assemblies, the number of static side assemblies, and the number of cover side assemblies at a second portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • Patent number: 11919393
    Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow and integrating an electric vehicle charger. A first and second subassembly are connected to a structural framework, each including a cover, an electronic display layer located behind the cover, a rear panel located behind the electronic display layer, and a fan assembly located at a rear surface of the rear panel. The electric vehicle charger is also connected to the structural framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11921010
    Abstract: Electronic display assemblies providing enhanced leak detection, and systems and methods related to the same, are provided. A differential pressure sensor detects a differential pressure between an ambient environment and a testing area of the electronic display assembly. A controller determines differential pressure readings based on data received from the differential pressure sensor and selectively generates electronic notifications based on said differential pressure readings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Douglas Bennett, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20240034886
    Abstract: Dielectric pigments having a metallic appearance for radar compatible coatings and methods for making such dielectric pigments are provided. In one example, the dielectric pigment includes a flake. The flake includes a plurality of alternating layers of dielectric materials including a first layer formed of a first dielectric material having a first refractive index in the visible spectrum range and a second layer disposed adjacent to the first dielectric layer and formed of a second dielectric material having a second refractive index in the visible spectrum range that is different than the first refractive index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: Neil Murphy, Kevin O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20230417409
    Abstract: A burner includes an inlet coupling, a plurality of nipples, and jets. The plurality of nipples are fluidly connected to the inlet coupling. The jets are supported by and protrude upwardly from the nipples. At least one of the jets including an oxygen hole. The inlet coupling includes an inlet hole, an outlet hole, and a passageway extending from the inlet hole to the outlet hole. The passageway of the inlet coupling includes a crest between the inlet hole and the outlet hole. The passageway extends upwardly from the inlet hole to the crest and the passageway extends downwardly from the crest to the outlet hole. The crest being above at least one oxygen hole of the jets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Flaherty, Kevin O'Connor, Bryan Small, Jeremiah Bulla
  • Patent number: 11844881
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composite material with a high dielectric constant. In certain embodiments, the composite material of the invention is biocompatible and is used in an implantable medical device, such as an implantable antenna, probe, sensor or electrode. In certain embodiments, the present invention comprises a biocompatible conductive or semi-conductive filler comprising filler particles dispersed within a biocompatible electrically insulating material. The filler particles may comprise an electrically insulating coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Randy D. Curry
  • Patent number: 11822171
    Abstract: Field serviceable display assemblies are provided. Multiple side assemblies are mounted to a structural framework in a moveable manner, each including a channel located between a transparent layer and an electronic display, which is located behind the transparent layer. A fixed structure is positioned within a cavity located within the structural framework and between the side assemblies. The fixed structure remains stationary when the side assemblies are moved between a closed position where the cavity is enclosed, and an opened position where the fixed structure is exposed to facilitate direct access to electronic components located thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • Publication number: 20230345683
    Abstract: A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. Fans are provided at a housing which includes a rear wall opposite a forward portion and an upper surface extending therebetween. The rear wall extends laterally beyond each of the fans and defines peaks, each accommodating one of said fans and a valley between adjacent ones of the fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20230329992
    Abstract: A process for producing a bio-based surfactant comprising an alkyl disulphate salt comprises the steps of methanolysis of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoic acid (mcl-PHA) to provide hydroxy fatty acid methyl ester monomers (HFAME's), reduction of the HFAME's to provide 1,3 alkyl diols, sulphation of the 1,3 alkyl diols to provide 1,3 alkyl disulphates, and neutralisation of the alkyl disulphates to provide a bio-based surfactant comprising 1,3 alkyl disulphate salt. A bio-based surfactant comprising a mixture of medium chain length 1,3 alkyl disulphate salts is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Ramesh Babu PADAMATI, Federico CERRONE, Shane KENNY, Kevin O'CONNOR, Jasmina RUNIC
  • Patent number: 11762231
    Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow includes electronic display subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including an illumination device for providing illumination to an electronic display layer when powered, a cover forward of said electronic display layer, and a closed loop fan unit located at a first side of the respective one of said electronic display subassemblies. A rear passageway is positioned between the electronic display subassemblies. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas extends through each of the electronic display subassemblies and includes the rear passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: D1048811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Warming Trends, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Timothy Flaherty