Patents by Inventor Maria O'Connor

Maria 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: 20250084198
    Abstract: Described herein is an adhesive composite composition. The composition comprises: a plurality of polymeric microspheres dispersed within a (meth)acrylate-based matrix, wherein the polymeric microspheres are derived from 20 to 99 wt % of a (meth)acrylate monomer having a Tg above room temperature and at least 1 wt % of a polar (meth)acrylate monomer; and the (meth)acrylate-based matrix is derived from a C1 to C20 (meth)acrylate ester monomer and at least 1 wt % of a (meth)acrylate macromer. In some embodiments, these composite adhesives show good impact resistance and good shear. In one embodiment, an ionic liquid is added to the adhesive composite composition to aid in electro-debonding of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Michael J. Maher, Adam O. Moughton, Maria O. Miranda, Deborah K. Schneiderman, Aaron T. Hedegaard, Jilliann M. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240341378
    Abstract: There is provided a modular clothing system comprising a plurality of clothing parts, wherein the plurality of clothing parts includes: a plurality of front clothing parts and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or a front clothing part and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or a plurality of front clothing parts and a rear clothing part, wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer, and wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer, wherein each of the plurality of clothing parts includes at least one fastener element, the or each fastener element of the or each front clothing part linkable to the or each fastener element of the or each rear clothing part, the fastener elements operable to assemble different modular clothings through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts, the fastener elements operable to disassemble an assembled modular clothin
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: Maria O’Sullivan-Abeyratne
  • Publication number: 20240018396
    Abstract: Described herein is a release coating comprising a blend of: (a) a first polymer, wherein the first polymer is a silicone-containing (meth)acrylic polymer; and (b) a second polymer, wherein the second polymer comprises the polymerization reaction product of: (i) a first monomer having an alkyl group with 12 to 24 carbon atoms, a linking group containing a nitrogen or ester group, and a free-radically polymerizable (meth)acryl group; and (ii) a second free-radically polymerizable monomer having less than 12 carbon atoms. Such release coatings can be coated onto a substrate and used as a release coating for pressure sensitive adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Rohit Gupta, James P. DiZio, Phillip H. Henna, Mark C. Lavigne, Maria O. Miranda, Scott M. Tapio
  • Publication number: 20230257620
    Abstract: A release composition comprising a waterborne latex polymer particles comprising the polymerization reaction product of: i) a first monomer having an alkyl group with 12 to 24 carbon atoms, a nitrogen-containing or ester linking group, and a free-radically polymerizable (meth)acryl group; ii) a second free-radically polymerizable monomer having less than 12 carbon atoms; and iii) a free-radically polymerizable surfactant; and an aqueous carrier liquid. Also described is a method of making a release coated article and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Rohit Gupta, James P. DiZio, Maria O. Miranda, Phillip H. Henna, Christopher P. Gerlach, Anna M. Clausen, Jayshree Seth
  • Patent number: 11305000
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignees: Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, The Research Foundation of State University of New York, Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Patent number: 11065910
    Abstract: A color shifting heat transfer label includes a carrier and a color design layer on the carrier. The color design layer is formulated from an ink having a color shifting effect. The color design layer is configured to separate from the carrier to define a color shifting feature that is adhered to a target object upon application of heat and pressure. The color shifting feature is adhered to the target object to define a plane defined by the color shifting feature such that the color shifting feature exhibits a first color when viewed from an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the plane defined by the color shifting feature and a second color, different from the first color when viewed from an angle of about 45 degrees or less relative to the plane defined by the color shifting feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Huanyu Wei, Caroline Maria O'Leary, S. Alan Shimp, David Jones
  • Publication number: 20190135026
    Abstract: A color shifting heat transfer label includes a carrier and a color design layer on the carrier. The color design layer is formulated from an ink having a color shifting effect. The color design layer is configured to separate from the carrier to define a color shifting feature that is adhered to a target object upon application of heat and pressure. The color shifting feature is adhered to the target object to define a plane defined by the color shifting feature such that the color shifting feature exhibits a first color when viewed from an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the plane defined by the color shifting feature and a second color, different from the first color when viewed from an angle of about 45 degrees or less relative to the plane defined by the color shifting feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Huanyu Wei, Caroline Maria O'Leary, S. Alan Shimp, David Jones
  • Patent number: 10266878
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a complete genomic analysis device and methods of use thereof for high throughput genomic analysis of biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: GENCELL BIOSYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Dalton, John Daly, Mark McCabe, Padraig Walsh, Kevin Daulnay, David McGuire, Maria Kerin, Maria O'Connor, Colin King, Keith Mooney
  • Publication number: 20180296656
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicants: BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATE, LLC, RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J Dunn, Benjamin J Luft
  • Patent number: 9895434
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: Research Foundation of the State University of New York, Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Publication number: 20170130262
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a complete genomic analysis device and methods of use thereof for high throughput genomic analysis of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Dalton, John Daly, Mark McCabe, Padraig Walsh, Kevin Daulnay, David McGuire, Maria Kerin, Maria O'Connor, Colin King, Keith Mooney
  • Publication number: 20160235830
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Patent number: 9334311
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: BAXALTA INCORPORATED, BAXALTA GMBH
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger
  • Patent number: 9303073
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignees: BAXALTA INCORPORATED, BAXALTA GMBH, Research Foundation of the State University of New York, Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Publication number: 20160082438
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a composite liquid cell handling system, composite liquid cell processing methods, and dispensing heads for use in the systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: David McGuire, Maria O'Connor, Mark Dalton, Kevin Daulnay, David Merrigan
  • Publication number: 20140323908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting a foreign cell in a tissue of the upper intestinal tract, sold method comprising: (a) providing a sample of cells from the epithelium layer of the tissue of interest; (b) preparing the cells into a cohesive cluster; (c) staining cells from the cohesive cluster using haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain; (d) observing the stained cells; and (e) inferring the presence or absence of foreign cell(s) from the observations of Id), The invention also relates to a method for aiding the diagnosis of an inflammatory condition of the upper intestinal tract in a subject, said method comprising detecting a foreign cell as described above, wherein detection of foreign cell(s) in step (e) infers that the subject has an inflammatory condition of the upper intestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: REBECCA C. FITZGERALD, MARIA O'DONOVAN
  • Publication number: 20140141029
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicants: BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA, BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger
  • Publication number: 20140141030
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, Research Foundation of the State University of New York, BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Patent number: 8623376
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OpsA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A., Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Patent number: D976275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew William Rivera, Valerie Anne Casey, Snigdha Malik, Steven Ray Wong, Stacey Padiernos, Alexandra Maria O'Grady, Alexandra Victoria Saunders, Daniel Troy Knutson, Pauline Kilijian, Janaina Pantoja