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).

  • Database replication based on data access scores
    Patent number: 11243981
    Abstract: A method of prioritizing replication of database objects between storage devices includes receiving a request to replicate data from a first to a second storage device; accessing a queries previously executed on the first device; determining database objects associated with the queries; calculating access metrics for the database objects indicating how the database objects were accessed by the queries; determining a subset of database objects for replication based on the access metrics; and initiating a data replication process to replicate the subset of database objects from the first device to the second device that prioritizes the subset of database objects relative to a remainder of the database objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas Mark O'Shaughnessy
  • MACHINERY POSITIONING APPARATUS HAVING INDEPENDENT DRIVE COLUMNS
    Publication number: 20220024736
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: BBM Railway Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING INTERFERENCE WHEN PHASE RANGING AMONG BEACONS AND TAGS
    Publication number: 20210405143
    Abstract: A communications system, including at least one tag and a plurality of beacons. The tags are configured to detect beacon advertisement messages, initiate a connection with at least one of the plurality of and transmit a Constant Tone (CT) to the at least one of the plurality of beacons. The tag is further configured to determine a location thereof based on the sampled CT from both the beacon and the tag and then report the location via the one of the beacons and/or an access point. Phase ranging mitigation techniques which include hop duplication, hop interpolation and ADC DC offset correction are employed so as to provide more accurate ranging values even in the case where there are many other devices in local proximity and which are competing for use of the same RF channels as those used by the tags and beacons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Link Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark O. Bloechl
  • Systems and methods for optogenetic imaging
    Patent number: 11197735
    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 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Inscopix, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark O. Trulson, Alice Stamatakis, Koen Visscher
  • Valves including one or more flushing features and related assemblies, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 11193608
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Cinnamon Christian, Stephen Schappert, Andreas Dreiss, Tim Nitz, Mark O'Sullivan
  • Fastener assembly for use with one or more workpieces
    Patent number: 11193520
    Abstract: A fastener assembly for use with one or more workpieces. The fastener assembly can be a single-sided (i.e., blind) fastener assembly in which the fastener assembly is inaccessible from one side of the workpiece(s). In this regard, the workpiece(s) can make-up an enclosed component, for example. The fastener assembly can have a fastening end, such as a threaded stud, for securement with a distinct component that is otherwise detached from the fastener assembly. The workpiece(s) can be composed of a carbon fiber composite material, an aluminum material, or another type of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Mark O. Vann, Pei-chung Wang
  • Compressor Protection Against Liquid Slug
    Publication number: 20210372674
    Abstract: A liquid slug protector device for air conditioning and heat pump systems can include a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, an abutment surface, and a cavity. The device can include a piston disposed in the cavity. The piston can have a primary channel. The device can include a secondary channel. A first refrigerant flow path extending between the inlet port and the outlet port can include the primary channel. A second refrigerant flow path extending between the inlet port and the outlet port can include the secondary channel. The second refrigerant flow path can be closed when the piston abuts against the abutment surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Mark O. Creason
  • Ignition-suppressing tape and method of installation
    Patent number: 11180683
    Abstract: An ignition-suppressing tape for sealing cut edges of polymer panels, the tape having a backing strip and a sealant strip that is disposed on a portion of a surface of the backing strip, and a pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on other portions of the same surface of the backing strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Mark O'Masta, Christopher S. Roper
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PRODUCE LIGHTWEIGHT REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20210354344
    Abstract: Methods and systems that can produce light weight reinforced thermoplastic articles are described. In some embodiments, a method includes heating and pressing a core layer and then cooling and pressing the core layer to maintain the thickness of the core layer during cooling. Automotive articles, building articles and recreational vehicle articles that can be produced using the methods and systems are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hongyu Chen, Ruomiao Wang, Mark O. Mason
  • IGNITION-SUPPRESSING TAPE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20210355351
    Abstract: An ignition-suppressing tape for sealing cut edges of polymer panels, the tape having a backing strip and a sealant strip that is disposed on a portion of a surface of the backing strip, and a pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on other portions of the same surface of the backing strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Mark O'Masta, Christopher S. Roper
  • Electrical connection management using a card
    Patent number: 11177595
    Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to connector structures and a card. A first connector structure is to join a first subset of a set of electrical connections. A second connector structure is to join a second subset of the set of electrical connections. The card manages the set of electrical connections and is located between the first and second connector structures to connect with the first and second connector structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald K. Bartley, Darryl J. Becker, Matthew S. Doyle, Mark J. Jeanson, Mark O. Maxson
  • Systems and methods for thrust reverser corrosion damage repair
    Patent number: 11174043
    Abstract: Systems and methods for repairing corrosion damage of a part of a thrust reverser assembly. The method includes removing the part having an inner surface and an outer surface. The method also includes removing an outer skin from the inner surface and the outer surface of the part. The method further includes installing a ply of synthetic fiber material onto an area of the inner surface or the outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing one or more doublers onto the ply of synthetic fiber material and heat curing layers of film adhesive. The method further includes applying an edge seal to gaps between the one or more doublers and the inner surface or outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing the outer skin to the inner surface and the outer surface of the part and installing the part to the thrust reverser assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Nextant Aerospace
    Inventor: Mark O'Donnell
  • Blind Assembly Fastener System
    Publication number: 20210348635
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel via a fastening system. The fastening system comprises fastener and a doghouse structure. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar. The collar is configured to pass through and to retain the second panel via an opening formed in the second panel. The doghouse structure defines a chamber that is configured to receive and secure the head assembly. The doghouse structure is positioned on the first panel and is configured to pass at least partially through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Mark O. Lepper
  • Blind Assembly Fastener System
    Publication number: 20210348636
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel via a fastening system. The fastening system comprises fastener, a doghouse structure, and a seal assembly. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar. The head assembly is configured to engage a doghouse structure positioned on the first panel and the collar is configured to pass through and to retain the second panel via an opening formed in the second panel. The seal assembly includes a seal and a seal carrier. The seal carrier is coupled to the fastener via a frangible connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Mark O. Lepper
  • Machinery positioning apparatus having independent drive columns
    Patent number: 11161724
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BBM Railway Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
  • METHOD FOR SCALABLE MINING OF TEMPORALLY CORRELATED EVENTS
    Publication number: 20210334277
    Abstract: Scalable mining method, computer system and computer program product for temporally correlated events that works with input data that is non-transactional in nature and detects high correlation relationships between events with low support thresholds. The scalable mining method manages a large scale of input data by executing the mining process in a distributed manner in a clustered cloud environment via nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Vinh Tuan Thai, Luke Taher, Mark O'Riordan
  • MOCA CONNECTIVITY SPLITTER AND HUB
    Publication number: 20210321156
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a splitter or hub that provides plural ports for communicating MoCA signals between devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a passive splitter to communicate MoCA signals between a gateway/amplifier port and customer devices, or a passive hub to communicate MoCA signals between customer devices. The splitter or hub includes a resistive splitter network and may include a MoCA passing filter and a test port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Shi Man Li, Mark O. Vogel
  • CURVED IMAGING SENSOR PACKAGE WITH ARCHITECTED SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20210313374
    Abstract: An imaging sensor package includes: an imaging sensor; and an architected substrate coupled to a bottom surface of the imaging sensor. The architected substrate has local stiffness variations along an in-plane direction of the architected substrate, and the imaging sensor and the architected substrate are curved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Mark O'Masta, Jacob Hundley, Eric Clough, Christopher Roper, Geoffrey McKnight
  • Turbine shroud segment with side perimeter seal
    Patent number: 11125100
    Abstract: A turbine shroud segment of a turbine shroud for use in a turbine of a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The turbine shroud segment includes a carrier segment and a blade track segment. The carrier segment includes metallic materials. The blade track segment includes ceramic matrix composite materials. A seal is arranged between the carrier segment and the blade track segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mark O'Leary, Daniel K. Vetters
  • Rivet fastener assemblies
    Patent number: 11125261
    Abstract: A rivet fastener assembly is configured to securely clamp onto one or more components. The rivet fastener assembly includes a grommet including a collar and a column extending from the collar. A passage is defined through the collar and the column. The column includes component-engaging legs that are configured to fold and directly contact the component(s) when folded, and reinforcing legs that are configured to fold and reinforce the component-engaging legs when folded as the component-engaging legs directly contact the components).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Lee, Mark O. Lepper