Patents by Inventor Mark O'Daniel

Mark O'Daniel 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).

  • Replaceable fluid container
    Patent number: 10683139
    Abstract: A replaceable fluid container for a vehicle, the container comprising: a housing comprising a fluid reservoir; an outlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle for supplying fluid from the reservoir to the vehicle; an inlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir for receiving fluid from the engine to the reservoir; and a vent port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir for allowing gas to be passed into and out from the reservoir, wherein the inlet, outlet and vent ports are arranged on a common end of the housing and are arranged such that the distance between the vent port and the nearest of the inlet port and outlet port is greater than the distance between the inlet port and the outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Castrol Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Philip Barnes, Peter Stuart Brett, Steven Paul Goodier, Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Keith Jepps, Mark O'Malley, Thomas James McPherson
  • Systems and methods for optogenetic imaging
    Patent number: 10682197
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for simultaneous imaging and stimulation using a microscope system. The microscope system can have a relatively small size compared to an average microscope system. The microscope can comprise in part an imaging light source and a stimulation light source. Light from the imaging light source and the stimulation light source can be spectrally separated to reduce cross talk between the stimulation light and the imaging light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: INSCOPIX, INC.
    Inventors: Mark O. Trulson, Alice Stamatakis, Koen Visscher
  • Gas engine component with cooling passages in wall
    Patent number: 10683762
    Abstract: A ceramic structure may include a sacrificial ceramic core. The sacrificial ceramic core may include a ceramic body corresponding to a cooling cavity of a heat exchanger segment. The ceramic body may have an exterior surface that includes an outer surface and an inner surface interconnected to one another by at least a leading edge, a trailing edge, a tip facing edge and a base facing edge. The ceramic body may define a plurality of apertures extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The ceramic body may include a trailing first pin and a leading first pin. The trailing first pin and the leading first pin may extend away from the inner surface. The leading first pin may be spaced away from the trailing first pin and in closer proximity to the leading edge than the trailing first pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Mark O'Leary
  • INFLATABLE BLANKET FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200180543
    Abstract: An inflatable blanket for a vehicle includes a first blanket layer, a second blanket layer coupled to the first blanket layer, and an airbag disposed between the first blanket layer and the second blanket layer. The airbag has a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration to protect a vehicle occupant when the vehicle is subjected to an external force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Chin-Hsu Lin, Louis D. Thole, Mark O. Neal, David Acosta
  • FASTENER ASSEMBLY WITH PIVOTING NUT
    Publication number: 20200166069
    Abstract: An example pivot nut assembly includes a pivot body and a nut. The nut is pivotably engaged in the pivot body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Mark O. Lepper
  • Set of window assemblies and a method of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 10666189
    Abstract: Different window assemblies can be fabricated and installed where the size of an electrical component is sized for a particular geometry of the window assembly. In a particular embodiment, an energy rating, which may include an energy consumption rate, a recharge rate, a recharge capacity, an electrical current leakage rate, another suitable parameter, or any combination thereof, may be used when determining the size of the electrical component to be used. If needed or desired, one or more trim panels can be used to cover portions of a window assembly to make the window more aesthetically pleasing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Greer, Mark O. Snyker
  • Independent drive motors for machinery positioning apparatus having independent lifting motors
    Patent number: 10662044
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: BBM Railway Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
  • CURE-IN-PLACE LIGHTWEIGHT THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20200161727
    Abstract: A thermal interface member configured to be disposed between a heat sink and a heat-releasing device includes a thermal interface member. The thermal interface member has a thermally conductive, cure-in-place, polymer foam pad configured to maintain uniform contact with each of the heat sink and the heat-releasing device. The thermal interface member is additionally configured to absorb the thermal energy released by the heat-releasing device and direct the released thermal energy to the heat sink. The polymer foam pad has a matrix structure including at least one of anisotropic and isotropic thermally conductive anisotropic filler material, and is characterized by foam material density below 0.5 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Herman K. Phlegm, Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Timothy J. Fuller, Mark O. Vann
  • Authentication using optically sensed relative position
    Patent number: 10657290
    Abstract: Systems and methods to safeguard data and hardware may include a memory configured to store a first image and sensitive data, and an optical sensor configured to capture a second image. A sensor signal comprising the captured second image may be generated. A controller having access to the memory may be configured to receive the sensor signal. The controller may be further configured to compare the stored first image to the captured second image, and based on the comparison, to determine whether the sensitive data is accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald K. Bartley, Darryl J. Becker, Matthew S. Doyle, Mark O. Maxson
  • Aircraft anti-icing system
    Patent number: 10655539
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an aircraft anti-icing system that includes an aircraft engine inlet component, a pressurized air source, and a heat source operable to: (1) heat the leading edge of the aircraft engine inlet component via the heat source to prevent ice formation on the outer surface of the leading edge; and (2) direct pressurized air from the pressurized air source so that it forces water off of the outer surface of the inlet components (and into the external air flow) as the water travels downstream from the leading edge outer surface downstream toward the trailing edge, which prevents runback ice formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North America Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: David Levi Sutterfield, Christopher J. Bies, Mark O'Leary
  • VALVES INCLUDING ONE OR MORE FLUSHING FEATURES AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200149657
    Abstract: Valve and related assemblies, systems, and methods may include a self-cleaning feature that may be configured to at least partially displace material from a portion of the valve. Such valves may be utilized in a pressure exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Cinnamon Christian, Stephen Schappert, Andreas Dreiss, Tim Nitz, Mark O'Sullivan
  • FLUID EXCHANGE DEVICES AND RELATED CONTROLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200149380
    Abstract: Pressure exchange devices and related systems may include a valve device configured to selectively place a fluid at a first higher pressure in communication with another fluid at a lower pressure in order to pressurize the another fluid to a second higher pressure. Methods of exchanging pressure between at least two fluid streams may include a pressure exchanger having two low pressure inlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Zach Procita, Jason Bandi, Mark O'Sullivan, Andreas Dreiss, Scott Judge, Christopher Shages, Tom Knochenhauer
  • FLUID EXCHANGE DEVICES AND RELATED CONTROLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200149362
    Abstract: Devices for exchanging properties, such as pressure, between at least two fluid streams and related methods may include pistons coupled to a valve stem. The valve stem and valve body may be configured to define a primary seal between the one or more pistons and the valve body and a secondary seal between the one or more pistons and the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Terwilliger, Christopher Shages, Mark O'Sullivan
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC NETWORK DETECTION AND FORMATION
    Publication number: 20200153652
    Abstract: A communication device includes a communication port including network interface circuitry; and a processor, and a non-transitory storage medium configured to store program instructions which, when executed by the processor cause the communication device to perform a network operation comprising: entering into a listening phase; and searching for and attempting to acquire a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Branislav Petrovic, Yoav Hebron, Sagar Jogadhenu, Michail Tsatsanis, Mark O'Leary, Yunhong Li, Inderjit Singh, Ronald B. Lee
  • TURBINE SHROUD SEGMENT WITH FLANGE-FACING PERIMETER SEAL
    Publication number: 20200141257
    Abstract: A turbine shroud adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of metallic carrier segments and a plurality of blade track segments mounted to corresponding metallic carrier segments. Cooling air is directed onto the blade track segments to cool the blade track segments when exposed to high temperatures in a gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel K. Vetters, Mark O'Leary
  • Fishing pole scabbard
    Patent number: 10638738
    Abstract: A fishing rod scabbard has a plurality of segments connected in an end-to-end manner to achieve a desired length from a wide variety of scabbard length possibilities. Each segment has a similar cross-sectional geometry and a bumper connector that enables end-to-end engagement between adjacent segments. A sleeved, tubular ramped passageway in longitudinal axial alignment with the tubular passageways of adjacent segments allows safe storage and transport of a fishing rod having a reel, bait, hook, and tackle on the pole. When not in use, the segments telescope together and nest within each other in a proximal end assembly between the proximal end and the distal end. Each bumper connector provides an assembly to secure adjacent segments together and to hold the segments in place when the scabbard is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventor: Mark O. Stevenson
  • COMPOSITE ARTICLES WITH A VARIABLE BASIS WEIGHT AND UNIFORM THICKNESS
    Publication number: 20200130611
    Abstract: Methods of producing core layers with a variable basis weight across a width of the core layer and with a substantially uniform thickness across the width of the core layer are described. The core layers can be used in wall panels such as those present in recreational vehicle panels. Systems and various materials used to produce the core layers and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Liqing Wei, Ruomiao Wang, Mark O. Mason
  • DATABASE REPLICATION BASED ON DATA ACCESS SCORES
    Publication number: 20200125582
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to data replication processes, data migration, and other data transfers between physical storage devices. Embodiments include calculating data access metrics for particular database objects, and initiating data replication processes and/or other data transfers for determined subset of the database objects based on the access metrics for the subsets of database objects. Data access metrics may be determined for particular database objects stored within a database, cloud-based storage, or other physical storage device, or across multiple storage devices. Based on the data access scores of various database objects, a replication engine or other data transfer system may determine particular subsets of database objects to be replicated, and then may initiate a replication process or other data transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Mark O'Shaughnessy
  • CORE LAYERS AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES WITH A VARIABLE BASIS WEIGHT
    Publication number: 20200114839
    Abstract: Methods of producing core layers with a variable basis weight across a width of the core layer are described. The core layers can be used in vehicle headliners to permit proper side air bag deployment in the vehicles during crashes. Systems and various materials used to produce the core layers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Peng Cheng, Mark O. Mason, Andrew Anderson, Mark Fero, Shiram Joshi, Jonathan Rosin, Anthony Messina
  • FASTENING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200116188
    Abstract: A fastening assembly includes a panel, a fastener and a primary anode insert. The panel defines an aperture and the fastener includes a shaft portion disposed within the aperture. The primary anode insert may be disposed adjacent to a reaction region of the fastener. Alternatively, the fastening assembly may include a fastener and a primary anode insert. The fastener includes a shaft portion which is configured to be disposed within at least two aligned component apertures. The primary anode insert may be also be disposed adjacent to a reaction region of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Pei-chung Wang, Bradley J. Blaski, Steven Cipriano, Mark O. Vann