Patents by Inventor Louise O'Connor

Louise 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).

  • Patent number: 12131229
    Abstract: There is a need for more effective and efficient predictive data analysis based at least in part on structured data. This need can be addressed by, for example, solutions for performing predictive data analysis using bidirectional encoder deep learning models that are configured to process structured data attributes. In one example, a method includes identifying a group of training structured data fields; generating a group of per-field tokenized values for each training structured data field; generating a bidirectional encoder deep learning model based at least in part on each group of per-field tokenized values for a training structured data field; and performing one or more prediction-based actions based at least in part on the trained bidirectional encoder deep learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Optum Services (Ireland) Limited
    Inventors: Louise O'Connor, Giorgio Mondauto, David Walsh, Rachel Costello, Darragh Hanley
  • Publication number: 20230022937
    Abstract: A method of directing participants during a social networking event includes the step of accessing a participant database that includes a plurality of records, each record including a participant identifier and associated participant attributes. A social networking instance is generated that links participant identifiers based on participant attributes, to define matched participants for meeting during the social networking event Meet up directions are sent to the matched participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Louise O'CONNOR, Brett COUSTON
  • Patent number: 11447167
    Abstract: A shopping trolley (10) comprising a basket (12) having first and second side walls (22, 23), first and second end walls (20, 21) and a base wall (18). The basket 12 includes first and second front legs (26, 27) and first and second rear legs (28, 29). The first and second front legs (26, 27) are rotatable from an extended position, in which they extend downwardly from adjacent a front of the basket 12, to a collapsed position, in which they are located adjacent outer sides of the first and second side walls (22, 23). The rear legs (28, 29) are rotatable from an extended position, in which they extend downwardly from adjacent a rear of the basket, to a collapsed position, in they are located adjacent and above upper edges of the first and second side walls (22, 23) of the basket (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jeanne Louise O'Donnell, Edward Joseph Khoury, Ross Khoury
  • Patent number: 11430074
    Abstract: A method of directing participants during a social networking event includes the step of accessing a participant database that includes a plurality of records, each record including a participant identifier and associated participant attributes. A social networking instance is generated that links participant identifiers based on participant attributes, to define matched participants for meeting during the social networking event. Meet up directions are sent to the matched participants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: DATA PACIFIC HOLDING PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Louise O'Connor, Brett Couston
  • Patent number: 11404701
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst material, said catalyst material comprising a support material, a first metal and one or more second metals, wherein the first metal and the second metal(s) are alloyed and wherein the first metal is a platinum group metal and the second metal(s) is selected from the group of transition metals and tin provided the second metal(s) is different to the first metal is disclosed. The process comprises depositing a silicon oxide before or after deposition of the second metal(s), alloying the first and second metals and subsequently removing silicon oxide. A catalyst material prepared by this process is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited
    Inventors: Alejandro Martinez Bonastre, Geoffrey Hugh Spikes, Rachel Louise O'Malley
  • Publication number: 20220032984
    Abstract: A shopping trolley (10) comprising a basket (12) having first and second side walls (22, 23), first and second end walls (20, 21) and a base wall (18). The basket 12 includes first and second front legs (26, 27) and first and second rear legs (28, 29). The first and second front legs (26, 27) are rotatable from an extended position, in which they extend downwardly from adjacent a front of the basket 12, to a collapsed position, in which they are located adjacent outer sides of the first and second side walls (22, 23). The rear legs (28, 29) are rotatable from an extended position, in which they extend downwardly from adjacent a rear of the basket, to a collapsed position, in they are located adjacent and above upper edges of the first and second side walls (22, 23) of the basket (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jeanne Louise O'DONNELL, Edward Joseph Khoury, Ross Khoury
  • Publication number: 20210406739
    Abstract: There is a need for more effective and efficient predictive data analysis based at least in part on structured data. This need can be addressed by, for example, solutions for performing predictive data analysis using bidirectional encoder deep learning models that are configured to process structured data attributes. In one example, a method includes identifying a group of training structured data fields; generating a group of per-field tokenized values for each training structured data field; generating a bidirectional encoder deep learning model based at least in part on each group of per-field tokenized values for a training structured data field; and performing one or more prediction-based actions based at least in part on the trained bidirectional encoder deep learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Louise O'Connor, Giorgio Mondauto, David Walsh, Rachel Costello, Darragh Hanley
  • Publication number: 20210172016
    Abstract: Described are methods for determining a recommended dosage and/or variety of cannabis for a subject based on genetic testing. The presence or absence of genetic variants in a sample from the subject is determined and used to determine a recommended dosage of cannabis, estimate the sensitivity of the subject to cannabis, or select a subject for the treatment of a medical condition. In some embodiments the genetic variants include polymorphisms in or near CYP2C9, CYP3A4 and/or CYP2C19, optionally that are associated with cannabinoid metabolism. The recommended dosage may be for a specific variety of cannabis for treating a medical condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Angelo Fefekos, Shannon Theresa Louise O'Hearn, George Shawn Charames
  • Publication number: 20210143443
    Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell having an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode, includes feeding the anode with an impure hydrogen stream having low levels of carbon monoxide up to 5 ppm, and wherein the anode includes an anode catalyst layer including a carbon monoxide tolerant catalyst material, wherein the catalyst material includes: (i) a binary alloy of PtX, wherein X is a metal selected from the group consisting of rhodium and osmium, and wherein the atomic percentage of platinum in the alloy is from 45 to 80 atomic % and the atomic percentage of X in the alloy is from 20 to 55 atomic %; and (ii) a support material on which the PtX alloy is dispersed; wherein the total loading of platinum group metals (PGM) in the anode catalyst layer is from 0.01 to 0.2 mgPGM/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Rachel Louise O'Malley, Enrico Petrucco
  • Patent number: 10938038
    Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell having an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode, includes feeding the anode with an impure hydrogen stream having low levels of carbon monoxide up to 5 ppm, and wherein the anode includes an anode catalyst layer including a carbon monoxide tolerant catalyst material, wherein the catalyst material includes: (i) a binary alloy of PtX, wherein X is a metal selected from the group consisting of rhodium and osmium, and wherein the atomic percentage of platinum in the alloy is from 45 to 80 atomic % and the atomic percentage of X in the alloy is from 20 to 55 atomic %; and (ii) a support material on which the PtX alloy is dispersed; wherein the total loading of platinum group metals (PGM) in the anode catalyst layer is from 0.01 to 0.2 mgPGM/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited
    Inventors: Rachel Louise O'Malley, Enrico Petrucco
  • Publication number: 20210020953
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst material, said catalyst material comprising a support material, a first metal and one or more second metals, wherein the first metal and the second metal(s) are alloyed and wherein the first metal is a platinum group metal and the second metal(s) is selected from the group of transition metals and tin provided the second metal(s) is different to the first metal is disclosed. The process comprises depositing a silicon oxide before or after deposition of the second metal(s), alloying the first and second metals and subsequently removing silicon oxide. A catalyst material prepared by this process is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Alejandro Martinez Bonastre, Geoffrey Hugh Spikes, Rachel Louise O'Malley
  • Patent number: 10833334
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst material, said catalyst material comprising a support material, a first metal and one or more second metals, wherein the first metal and the second metal(s) are alloyed and wherein the first metal is a platinum group metal and the second metal(s) is selected from the group of transition metals and tin provided the second metal(s) is different to the first metal is disclosed. The process comprises depositing a silicon oxide before or after deposition of the second metal(s), alloying the first and second metals and subsequently removing silicon oxide. A catalyst material prepared by this process is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: JOHNSON MATTHEY FUEL CELLS LIMITED
    Inventors: Alejandro Martinez Bonastre, Geoffrey Hugh Spikes, Rachel Louise O'Malley
  • Patent number: 10615423
    Abstract: A catalyst comprising particles of iridium oxide and a metal oxide (M oxide), wherein the metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of a Group 4 metal oxide, a Group 5 metal oxide, a Group 7 metal oxide and antimony oxide, wherein the catalyst is prepared by subjecting a precursor mixture to flame spray pyrolysis, wherein the precursor mixture comprises a solvent, an iridium oxide precursor and a metal oxide precursor is disclosed. The catalyst has particular use in catalysing the oxygen evolution reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited
    Inventors: Rachel Louise O'Malley, Enrico Petrucco, Simon Johnson
  • Patent number: 10604716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gear oil composition containing a base stock and at least 0.01 wt % of a friction reducing additive which comprises a glycerol and/or polyglycerol C12 to C24 saturated fatty ester. The gear oil composition is suitable for use in gear boxes in automotive, industrial and marine applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Croda International PLC
    Inventors: Ian Hobday, John Eastwood, Mark Embleton, Louise O'Sullivan
  • Patent number: 10530002
    Abstract: An ion-conducting membrane including a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer includes a perfluorosulphonic acid polymer and the second layer includes a sulphonated hydrocarbon polymer, characterised in that the ion-conducting membrane has a total thickness of from 5 ?m to 50 ?m and the second layer has a total thickness of 2 ?m or less is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited
    Inventors: Rachel Louise O'Malley, Nadia Michele Permogorov, Michael Ian Petch
  • Patent number: 10256491
    Abstract: The invention includes a catalysed membrane and membrane electrode assembly. The membrane and membrane electrode assembly comprise an ion-conducting membrane component comprising an ion-conducting membrane, an anode catalyst layer, and a cathode catalyst layer. The anode catalyst layer comprises a first electrocatalyst component comprising a first platinum-containing electrocatalyst and a first carbon support. The first carbon support supports the first platinum-containing electrocatalyst, and the electrochemical platinum surface area in the anode catalyst layer is 5-100 cm2Pt/cm2 of the geometric electrode area of the anode catalyst layer. The cathode catalyst layer comprises a second electrocatalyst component and a second oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst. The second electrocatalyst component comprises a second platinum-containing electrocatalyst and a second carbon support, wherein the second carbon support supports the second platinum-containing electrocatalyst component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited
    Inventor: Rachel Louise O'Malley
  • Publication number: 20190036128
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst material, said catalyst material comprising a support material, a first metal and one or more second metals, wherein the first metal and the second metal(s) are alloyed and wherein the first metal is a platinum group metal and the second metal(s) is selected from the group of transition metals and tin provided the second metal(s) is different to the first metal is disclosed. The process comprises depositing a silicon oxide before or after deposition of the second metal(s), alloying the first and second metals and subsequently removing silicon oxide. A catalyst material prepared by this process is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Alejandro MARTINEZ BONASTRE, Geoffrey Hugh SPIKES, Rachel Louise O'MALLEY
  • Publication number: 20180268495
    Abstract: A method of directing participants during a social networking event includes the step of accessing a participant database that includes a plurality of records, each record including a participant identifier and associated participant attributes. A social networking instance is generated that links participant identifiers based on participant attributes, to define matched participants for meeting during the social networking event. Meet up directions are sent to the matched participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Louise O'CONNOR, Brett COUSTON
  • Publication number: 20180145338
    Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell having an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode, includes feeding the anode with an impure hydrogen stream having low levels of carbon monoxide up to 5 ppm, and wherein the anode includes an anode catalyst layer including a carbon monoxide tolerant catalyst material, wherein the catalyst material includes: (i) a binary alloy of PtX, wherein X is a metal selected from the group consisting of rhodium and osmium, and wherein the atomic percentage of platinum in the alloy is from 45 to 80 atomic % and the atomic percentage of X in the alloy is from 20 to 55 atomic %; and (ii) a support material on which the PtX alloy is dispersed; wherein the total loading of platinum group metals (PGM) in the anode catalyst layer is from 0.01 to 0.2 mgPGM/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Rachel Louise O'Malley, Enrico Petrucco
  • Patent number: 9947938
    Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell having an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode, includes feeding the anode with an impure hydrogen stream having low levels of carbon monoxide up to 5 ppm, wherein the anode includes an anode catalyst layer including a carbon monoxide tolerant catalyst material, wherein the catalyst material includes: (i) a binary alloy of PtX, wherein X is a metal selected from the group consisting of Nb and Ta, and wherein the atomic percentage of platinum in the alloy is from 45 to 80 atomic % and the atomic percentage of X in the alloy is from 20 to 55 atomic %; and (ii) a support material on which the PtX alloy is dispersed; wherein the total loading of platinum in the anode catalyst layer is from 0.01 to 0.2 mgPt/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited
    Inventors: Rachel Louise O'Malley, Enrico Petrucco