Patents by Inventor Lee Sullivan
Lee Sullivan 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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Patent number: 11820486Abstract: A seat track assembly is disclosed. The seat track assembly includes an elongate titanium crown, an elongate carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) flange, and an elongate CFRP base. The elongate titanium crown is configured to removably secure a plurality of seats to the seat track assembly. The elongate CFRP flange is configured to support the elongate titanium crown. The elongate CFRP base has a top, two sidewalls extending vertically from opposing sides of the top, and two bottom flanges each extending laterally outward from a corresponding sidewall of the two sidewalls. A fastener is insertable through aligned holes defined by the elongate titanium crown, the elongate CFRP flange, and the elongate CFRP base to mechanically fasten the elongate titanium crown, the elongate CFRP flange, and the elongate CFRP base to each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin Lee Sullivan
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Publication number: 20230271693Abstract: A seat track assembly is disclosed. The seat track assembly includes an elongate titanium crown, an elongate carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) flange, and an elongate CFRP base. The elongate titanium crown is configured to removably secure a plurality of seats to the seat track assembly. The elongate CFRP flange is configured to support the elongate titanium crown. The elongate CFRP base has a top, two sidewalls extending vertically from opposing sides of the top, and two bottom flanges each extending laterally outward from a corresponding sidewall of the two sidewalls. A fastener is insertable through aligned holes defined by the elongate titanium crown, the elongate CFRP flange, and the elongate CFRP base to mechanically fasten the elongate titanium crown, the elongate CFRP flange, and the elongate CFRP base to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventor: Kevin Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: 11208873Abstract: A switch sub adapter configured to connect a switch sub to a perforating gun assembly. The switch sub adapter includes a tubular body having first threads that connect to the switch sub and second threads that connect to the perforating gun assembly; a first internal chamber formed at a first end of the adapter; a second internal chamber formed at a second end of the adapter; a conduit connecting the first internal chamber to the second internal chamber; and a dart having a tip located in the conduit and a base part located in the second internal chamber. The dart is formed from a compliant material that deforms in response to pressure resulting from detonation of charges associated with the perforating gun.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Bakken Ball Retrieval LLCInventor: Shelby Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: 10887001Abstract: Massively distributed and low-cost Internet of things (IoT) gateways can be controlled by software-defined networking (SDN) protocols transferred via an autonomous mobile device (e.g., fly-by drone). The IoT gateways can comprise sensors that capture information that is transferred to the communication network via the autonomous mobile device. For example, the autonomous mobile device can wake the IoT gateways adaptively and perform data collection and/or configuration tasks. Further, the autonomous mobile device can deliver the collected data to network devices of the communication network and return for the next batch of IoT gateway data collections.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, Bryan Lee Sullivan
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Publication number: 20200252122Abstract: Massively distributed and low-cost Internet of things (IoT) gateways can be controlled by software-defined networking (SDN) protocols transferred via an autonomous mobile device (e.g., fly-by drone). The IoT gateways can comprise sensors that capture information that is transferred to the communication network via the autonomous mobile device. For example, the autonomous mobile device can wake the IoT gateways adaptively and perform data collection and/or configuration tasks. Further, the autonomous mobile device can deliver the collected data to network devices of the communication network and return for the next batch of IoT gateway data collections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, Bryan Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: 10683078Abstract: Methods and apparatuses may include a stiffened beam assembly including a structural beam portion having a web and upper and lower flanges, and at least one continuous stiffening member extending back and forth between the upper and lower flanges on one side of the web, forming one or more trusses or other reinforcing structures. The beam portion and/or the stiffening member(s) may comprise formed sheet metal. The stiffening member(s) may be mechanically attached to the beam portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: 10659144Abstract: Massively distributed and low-cost Internet of things (IoT) gateways can be controlled by software-defined networking (SDN) protocols transferred via an autonomous mobile device (e.g., fly-by drone). The IoT gateways can comprise sensors that capture information that is transferred to the communication network via the autonomous mobile device. For example, the autonomous mobile device can wake the IoT gateways adaptively and perform data collection and/or configuration tasks. Further, the autonomous mobile device can deliver the collected data to network devices of the communication network and return for the next batch of IoT gateway data collections.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, Bryan Lee Sullivan
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Publication number: 20200068310Abstract: A motor vehicle includes at least one first microphone permanently installed in the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the first microphone and receives a first microphone signal from the first microphone. The electronic processor establishes communication with a personal mobile electronic device brought into a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle by a human user. The personal mobile electronic device has a second microphone. The electronic processor receives a second microphone signal from the second microphone, and performs advanced audio processing dependent upon the first microphone signal and the second microphone signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: CHRISTOPHER LEE SULLIVAN, JR., JONATHAN R. LANE
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Publication number: 20190359294Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for ship-to-ship transfers and/or replenishments of a resource to a ship during lightering. In particular, the ship-to-ship transfer system includes one or more single-point moorings (e.g., CALM, SALM, or ELSBM buoys) fluidly connected to one another and, optionally, a pumping station or utility ship to facilitate the transfer of the resource. Each single-point mooring is positioned at the water surface at a lateral distance away from the other single-point moorings. Each single-point mooring is fluidly coupled to one another via a series of pipes on or near the sea floor and also includes a fluidic coupling (e.g., a floating hose assembly) that may be connected to a ship. The ship-to-ship transfer system may also be used for storage of resources, delivery of liquid consumables, and/or receipt of liquid waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Ryan Lee SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20190263500Abstract: Methods and apparatuses may include a stiffened beam assembly including a structural beam portion having a web and upper and lower flanges, and at least one continuous stiffening member extending back and forth between the upper and lower flanges on one side of the web, forming one or more trusses or other reinforcing structures. The beam portion and/or the stiffening member(s) may comprise formed sheet metal. The stiffening member(s) may be mechanically attached to the beam portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: 10315751Abstract: Methods and apparatuses may include a stiffened beam assembly including a structural beam portion having a web and upper and lower flanges, and at least one continuous stiffening member extending back and forth between the upper and lower flanges on one side of the web, forming one or more trusses or other reinforcing structures. The beam portion and/or the stiffening member(s) may comprise formed sheet metal. The stiffening member(s) may be mechanically attached to the beam portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin Lee Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190069084Abstract: A dual microphone near field voice enhancement arrangement in a motor vehicle includes a seat having a headrest with two opposite lateral sides. Each of two microphones is mounted on a respective one of the two opposite lateral sides of the headrest. Each microphone produces a respective microphone signal indicative of sounds within a passenger compartment . An electronic processor receives the microphone signals. The processor calculates a time delay between the microphone signals, and uses the calculated time delay to estimate amplitudes of the microphone signals. The processor applies a respective time delay to each of the microphone signals based on the calculated time delay to produce two time-aligned signals. The processor applies a respective gain to each of the time-aligned microphone signals based on the estimated amplitudes to produce two time-aligned and gain corrected signals. The processor sums the time-aligned and gain corrected signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventor: CHRISTOPHER LEE SULLIVAN, JR.
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Patent number: 10219072Abstract: A dual microphone near field voice enhancement arrangement in a motor vehicle includes a seat having a headrest with two opposite lateral sides. Each of two microphones is mounted on a respective one of the two opposite lateral sides of the headrest. Each microphone produces a respective microphone signal indicative of sounds within a passenger compartment. An electronic processor receives the microphone signals. The processor calculates a time delay between the microphone signals, and uses the calculated time delay to estimate amplitudes of the microphone signals. The processor applies a respective time delay to each of the microphone signals based on the calculated time delay to produce two time-aligned signals. The processor applies a respective gain to each of the time-aligned microphone signals based on the estimated amplitudes to produce two time-aligned and gain corrected signals. The processor sums the time-aligned and gain corrected signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventor: Christopher Lee Sullivan, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180135389Abstract: There is a switch sub adapter configured to connect a switch sub to a perforating gun assembly. The switch sub adapter includes a body having first threads that connect to the switch sub and second threads that connect to the perforating gun assembly; a first internal chamber formed at a first end of the adapter; a second internal chamber formed at a second end of the adapter; a conduit connecting the first internal chamber to the second internal chamber; and a dart having a tip part located in the conduit and a base part located in the second internal chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Shelby Lee SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20170313613Abstract: Forehearth constructions are described in which means are provided to heat the sides of the stream of molten glass (27) passing along the forehearth from a glass-making furnace to one or more molten glass outlets by way of flames emerging from a series of substantially horizontal slots. The slots are located in the side walls of the channel above the level of the molten glass surface when the forehearth is operating, and the ribbon of flame provides improved heat transfer to the molten glass stream. Burner blocks are disclosed for use in constructing a forehearth of this type, each consisting of a block of refractory material having an internal cavity (3) of generally wedge-shaped construction and having an elongated outlet in. the form of a slot (4) in the face of the block. A combustible gaseous mixture, or the components to form a combustible gaseous mixture, are fed into the cavity remote from the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: FIVES STEIN LIMITEDInventors: Peter MILSOM, Clive MORGAN, Lee SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20170291682Abstract: Methods and apparatuses may include a stiffened beam assembly including a structural beam portion having a web and upper and lower flanges, and at least one continuous stiffening member extending back and forth between the upper and lower flanges on one side of the web, forming one or more trusses or other reinforcing structures. The beam portion and/or the stiffening member(s) may comprise formed sheet metal. The stiffening member(s) may be mechanically attached to the beam portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: 8282914Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides including MCP1 fused, optionally, by a linker, to an immunoglobulin. Methods for using the polypeptides to treat medical disorders are also covered.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Chuan-Chu Chou, Loretta A. Bober, Lee Sullivan
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Publication number: 20110206669Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides including MCP1 fused, optionally, by a linker, to an immunoglobulin. Methods for using the polypeptides to treat medical disorders are also covered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Schering CorporationInventors: Chuan-Chu Chou, Loretta A. Bober, Lee Sullivan
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Patent number: D1026694Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Doble Engineering CompanyInventors: Scott Lee Short, Narendra Nagaraj, Fernando D. Gonzalez Tristan, Kevin M. Sullivan, Christopher R. Hamilton
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Patent number: D1027901Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Vadim Kogan, Damien O'Sullivan, Doug Ebert, David Muñiz, Nicholas Anthony Ross, Kevin Alan Clarridge, Kari Lee Erkkila, Christopher Matthew Krako, Elle Suzanne Stapleton, Jesse Richard Peck