Patents by Inventor Martin Connolly

Martin Connolly 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: 11877964
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventors: Tod Douglas Boretto, Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 11790275
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a machine learning system to learn a new skill without catastrophically forgetting an existing skill and to continually learn in a self-supervised manner during operation, without human intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: TELEDYNE SCIENTIFIC & IMAGING, LLC
    Inventors: Mario Aguilar-Simon, Andrew Paul Brna, Ryan Charles Brown, Patrick Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20230311564
    Abstract: A lightweight wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, includes a rim and hub, and a plurality of lightweight, flexible and resilient spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20220008266
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: TOD DOUGLAS BORETTO, Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20210213775
    Abstract: A wheel with flexible spokes, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 11045367
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Tod Douglas Boretto, Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20210138828
    Abstract: A wheel with flexible spokes, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20210039428
    Abstract: A wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20200384799
    Abstract: A lightweight wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, includes a rim and hub, and a plurality of lightweight, flexible and resilient spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 10828932
    Abstract: A wheel with flexible spokes, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20200334579
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a machine learning system to learn a new skill without catastrophically forgetting an existing skill and to continually learn in a self-supervised manner during operation, without human intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Mario Aguilar-Simon, Andrew Paul Brna, Ryan Charles Brown, Patrick Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 10780733
    Abstract: A wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 10723171
    Abstract: A wheel with flexible spokes, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 10696093
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, includes providing a rim and hub, and a plurality of lightweight, flexible and resilient spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20200085655
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Tod Douglas Boretto, Martin Connolly
  • Patent number: 10420686
    Abstract: A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventors: Tod Douglas Boretto, Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20190255879
    Abstract: A wheel with flexible spokes, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20190232714
    Abstract: A wheel with flexible spokes, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20190210404
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, includes providing a rim and hub, and a plurality of lightweight, flexible and resilient spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventor: Martin Connolly
  • Publication number: 20190135028
    Abstract: A wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: Martin Connolly