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: 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: 11852125
    Abstract: The invention provides an energy recovery system comprising a plurality of Shape-Memory Alloy (SMAs) or Negative Thermal Expansion (NTE) elements arranged to define a core and housed in an immersion chamber. A first fluid is introduced into the chamber and provides a first temperature change to activate the core from a first state to a second state and a second fluid is introduced at a second temperature to activate the core from the second state to the first state. A gas is inserted into the chamber between the first fluid and the second fluid. The advantage of the invention is that increased efficiency and power production from the SMA/NTE engine is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: EXERGYN, LTD.
    Inventors: Kevin O'Toole, Gary O'Sullivan, Jan Pilch
  • Patent number: 11854894
    Abstract: Integrated circuit cell architectures including both front-side and back-side structures. One or more of back-side implant, semiconductor deposition, dielectric deposition, metallization, film patterning, and wafer-level layer transfer is integrated with front-side processing. Such double-side processing may entail revealing a back side of structures fabricated from the front-side of a substrate. Host-donor substrate assemblies may be built-up to support and protect front-side structures during back-side processing. Front-side devices, such as FETs, may be modified and/or interconnected during back-side processing. Electrical test may be performed from front and back sides of a workpiece. Back-side devices, such as FETs, may be integrated with front-side devices to expand device functionality, improve performance, or increase device density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Valluri R. Rao, Patrick Morrow, Rishabh Mehandru, Doug Ingerly, Kimin Jun, Kevin O'Brien, Paul Fischer, Szuya S. Liao, Bruce Block
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20230399494
    Abstract: A composition comprises a mixture of a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a DS of from 1.0 to 2.7 and an MS of from 0.40 to 1.30, wherein the sum of the DS and MS is from 1.8 to 3.6, and wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxypropoxyl groups, and a sugar alcohol in a weight ratio of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose to sugar alcohol of from 98:2 to 85:15. The composition may for instance be used to purge extrusion equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin O'Donnell, Rebecca Putans, Oliver Petermann, Roland Bayer, Rene Kelling, Wesley Spaulding
  • Publication number: 20230399209
    Abstract: A modular lift system may include, but is not limited to: one or more lift segments each including: a lift-truss structure; and a drive shaft having at least one end-coupler, at least one lift assembly coupled to the lift-truss structure, and at least one drive segment including: a drive-truss structure; a drive motor coupled to the drive-truss structure; and a drive-coupler attached to the drive motor and configured to engage the end-coupler of the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventor: Kevin O'Grady
  • Patent number: 11840986
    Abstract: A blocker door assembly for use in a gas turbine includes a panel, a core integrally formed with the panel, and a plurality of mounting structures extending from at least one of the panel and the core. The plurality of mounting structures are integrally formed with the core and the panel such that the panel, the core, and the mounting structures are co-molded from a thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kevin O'Brien Gaw, Dylan E. Jones, Michael H. Larson, Belur N. Shivashankara, Randy J. Grove, David John Barene, Jeston Lingelbach, Kory Shaffer, David W. Foutch
  • Publication number: 20230384787
    Abstract: A mobile drive apparatus is disclosed for use at a transport hub. The apparatus can include one or more drive motors configured to drive the apparatus from a first location to a second location within the transport hub. The apparatus can include a wireless communication module and antenna configured to form a wireless communications link with a resource management system and receive command instructions from the resource management system. The apparatus can include a control processor coupled to the one or more drive motors and coupled to the wireless communication module and antenna. The control processor can be configured to control the one or more drive motors to move the apparatus from the first location to the second location within the transport hub in response to receiving a command instruction from the resource management system via the wireless communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin O'SULLIVAN, Stephane CHEIKH, Rico Andreas BARANDUN, Andrew Eric MALINOFSKY
  • Publication number: 20230382952
    Abstract: The invention is directed to modified HIV-1 envelopes, compositions comprising these modified envelopes, nucleic acids encoding these modified envelopes, compositions comprising these nucleic acids, and methods of using these modified HIV-1 envelopes and/or these nucleic acids to induce immune responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin O. SAUNDERS, Barton F. HAYNES, Bette T. KORBER, Kshitij G. WAGH
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11814413
    Abstract: The invention is directed to immunogens and methods for inducing immune responses, comprising methods for germline B cell stimulation and maturation by reverse engineering of HIV-1 envelopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Barton F. Haynes, David Montefiori, Kevin J. Wiehe, Kevin O. Saunders, Celia C. Labranche
  • Publication number: 20230356479
    Abstract: The invention proposes a method for manufacturing a grille for a cascade type thrust reverser, of a jet engine, said method including the following steps: a) manufacturing a first component comprising long fibres, pre-impregnated by a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin; b) manufacturing, together with step a), a series of second components each including discontinuous fibres, pre-impregnated by a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin, step b) being carried out such that the second components are, on the one hand, arranged to transversally with respect to a longitudinal direction of the first component on at least one side of the first component and, on the other hand, spaced from one another according to this longitudinal direction, so as to form a comb-shaped structure, wherein the second components are consolidated to the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Basile GUILLAUME, Jean-Christophe RIETSCH, Kevin O'Brien GAW, Thomas PATILLAUT
  • Publication number: 20230359077
    Abstract: Display assemblies are provided which include subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including a passageway and at least one of which also includes an electronic display layer, an illumination device, and a forward cover. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas is formed by a rear passageway behind the subassemblies and the passageway of each subassembly. Fan units associated the subassemblies and positioned to cause flow of the circulating gas within the passageways of the respective subassemblies in a respective direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O’Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20230356315
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for cold working an additively manufactured component including a platform, a deposition robot, and a roller assembly. The platform is configured to support a three-dimensional object. The deposition robot is configured to deposit successive material layers that, after deposition, form the three-dimensional object. The deposition robot includes an arm having a deposition end and a deposition head coupled to the deposition end of the arm. The deposition head is configured to deposit a new material later of the successive material layers. The roller assembly is disposed around the new material layer and configured to compress a lateral thickness of the new material layer after the new material layer has been deposited by the deposition robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Relativity Space, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Watson, Erik Richman, Kevin O'Neill, Bishop Wright
  • Publication number: 20230348375
    Abstract: A catalytic distillation process, which when operated under vacuum conditions, makes possible the facilitation of peroxyacid chemistry under intrinsically safe conditions with superior efficiency compared to conventional technology. In particular, the process can be used for the production of performic acid (PFA) created from the chemical reaction of formic acid and hydrogen peroxide, while contacting one or more kinds of heterogeneous catalysts, immobilized in one or more regions of the reactor (i.e. within reaction zones within the column). Aqueous hydrogen peroxide and formic acid feed streams are directed to the catalytic distillation column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: WILLIAM KEVIN O'KEEFE
  • Publication number: 20230348089
    Abstract: A system and method for a blended wing body aircraft with permanent tanks is presented. The aircraft comprises a blended wing body and at least a tank permanently attached the blended wing body. The at least a tank is configured to store liquified gas fuel and further comprises at least a vent configured to vent gaseous fuel from the at least a tank and an insulation to reduce thermal transfer to the liquified gas fuel inside of the at least a tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Blended Wing Aircraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Blaine Knight Rawdon, Ronald Tatsuji Kawai, Thomas James O'Leary, Terrence Kevin O'Leary, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230351280
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for automatic task management and allocation in an airport. The method comprises receiving, at a receiving module, event data, wherein the event data comprises flight data and staff data, and wherein the staff data further comprises staff location data of a plurality of staff members; and storing, at a storage module, airport mapping data. The method then continues with a processor updating a current state of the airport based on the received event data, wherein the current state of the airport comprises a service level and comparing the service level to a threshold range. A resource allocation module may then send a task alert to one or more of the plurality of staff members if the service level is determined to be outside of the threshold range and subsequently clear the task alert if the service level is subsequently determined to be within the threshold range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Eric MALINOFSKY, Kevin O'SULLIVAN
  • Publication number: 20230348090
    Abstract: Aircraft with fuel tanks stored aft of the main body and method of manufacturing an aircraft with fuel tanks stored aft of the main body. Aircraft includes a blended wing body, wherein the blended wing body includes a main body and a cabin at least partially located within the main body. The aircraft further including a plurality of fuel tanks located at least partially aft of the cabin within the main body and configured to store liquified gas fuel. The fuel tanks may include a multi-lobe geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Blended Wing Aircraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas James O'Leary, Terrence Kevin O'Leary, JR., Blaine Knight Rawdon, Ronald Tatsuji Kawai
  • 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