Patents by Inventor Michael Coffey
Michael Coffey 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).
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Patent number: 11934635Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamic configuration of interactive controls available on a dashboard. Interactive controls may be dynamically configured by manipulating network resource address information for a network resource that provides a dashboard, for example using query string parameters. For example, a dashboard that displays one type, source, or summary of information can be dynamically configured to allow interactive selection and display of another type, source, or summary of information depending on values passed in the network resource address information for the dashboard network resource.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joel Coffey, Michael Patrick Meaney
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Patent number: 11151222Abstract: Methodologies related to sky exposure and solar radiation for forms of life are presented, including sky exposure, solar radiation, forms of life potential, forms of life care, solar calibration, recommendations for associated products and services, greenprints, and related concepts. These may be achieved in part by capturing sky exposure data, evaluating sky exposure data, classifying sky exposure data, assessing solar radiation values, evaluating forms of life, and classifying form of life suitability.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventors: Brendan Michael Coffey, Alexi Surtees Coffey
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Patent number: 10023158Abstract: An anti-theft vehicle brake including a lockable restraining hub coupled to a wheel. The lock's default state being engaged and preventing rotation of the wheel. The lock including a solenoid bolt controlled through the communication of authenticating information sent from a transmitter and recognized by a receiver, triggering the disengagement of the bolt from the restraining hub allowing rotation of the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Inventor: Michael Coffey
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Publication number: 20170137001Abstract: An anti-theft vehicle brake including a lockable restraining hub coupled to a wheel. The lock's default state being engaged and preventing rotation of the wheel. The lock including a solenoid bolt controlled through the communication of authenticating information sent from a transmitter and recognized by a receiver, triggering the disengagement of the bolt from the restraining hub allowing rotation of the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: MICHAEL COFFEY
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Patent number: 9452127Abstract: Water-in-oil invert emulsions containing no surfactant are formed by simple mixing of water with organopolysiloxanes containing all of aralkyl, long chain alkyl, and hydrophilic groups. The surfactant-free water-in-oil invert emulsions have a wide variety of uses, for example in compositions for surface care, antifog coating compositions, cosmetic compositions, and hair care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: WACKER CHEMICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Amitabha Mitra, Michael Coffey, Christine Klingler
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Publication number: 20150196481Abstract: Water-in-oil invert emulsions containing no surfactant are formed by simple mixing of water with organopolysiloxanes containing all of aralkyl, long chain alkyl, and hydrophilic groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Wacker Chemical CorporationInventors: Amitabha Mitra, Michael Coffey, Christine Klingler
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Patent number: 7340442Abstract: Methods and systems for collaborating communities of practice are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for collaborating communities of practice in a community of practice environment. Each community of practice includes a goal. The method may include searching information associated with each of the communities of practice for related information and identifying a set of communities of practice having related information. Further, the method may include determining whether any of the communities of practice in the set are related and establishing a collaborative communication session between the related communities of practice such that the related communities of practice share resources in achieving their respective goals.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Anne Hicks Jeanblanc, James Michael Coffey, Benjamin Eugene Newman
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Publication number: 20060109667Abstract: A lighted post includes a stanchion and a light assembly. The light assembly includes a body, with a light emitting surface, and a light source that is coupled to the body. The light assembly is adapted for coupling to a power source for powering the light source. When powered light from the light source is directed into the body and is directed from the body through the light emitting surface. The light assembly is mounted to the stanchion, with the body being located in a light transmitting opening provided in the stanchion, such that the light emitting surface faces outwardly from the stanchion to thereby direct light outwardly from the stanchion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Richard Flaherty, Matthew Gray, Michael Coffey
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Patent number: 7009409Abstract: A determination is made of the integrity of a gasket seal between two mating flange faces using capacitance measurement as an indication of the spacing between the flanges and thus the amount of gasket compression. The capacitance measurement can be made between a capacitor plate carried by the gasket and at least one of the flanges which serves as another capacitor plate. A capacitance-measuring instrument connected to the plates provides a measured capacitance signal that can be provided to a signal-processing instrument such as a personal computer. Further, the personal computer can be linked to a remote data center over a communications link for the transfer of gasket compression data.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Inventors: Neil R. Davie, E. Michael Coffey
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Patent number: 6752024Abstract: A thin flat disk-like capacitive load sensor of layered sandwich construction having a central opening and a circular outer periphery for installation above a packing follower or beneath the packing follower or packing gland. The load sensor has a thin first and second insulating outer layer between which an inner layer is secured. The inner layer is formed of dielectric material having a known dielectric constant, a first face having at least one thin electrically conductive circular ring surrounding the central opening in coaxial radially spaced relation, and a second face having a thin electrically conductive circular ring surrounding said central opening in coaxial radially spaced relation. The inner and outer layers contain electrical conductors engaged with respective electrically conductive circular rings on the opposed faces that are adapted to be connected with an electrical measurement apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventors: Neil R. Davie, E. Michael Coffey
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Patent number: 6630987Abstract: A method and rotational mask scanning apparatus for exposing a plurality of images on a workpiece, include a rotatable mask having a pattern of image segments thereon, an optical system for projecting the image segments onto the workpiece, and a device for at least one of rotating the mask and for moving the workpiece so as to continuously expose a plurality of regions on the workpiece with the pattern of image segments.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brent Alan Anderson, Michael Coffey
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Publication number: 20030042688Abstract: A determination is made of the integrity of a gasket seal between two mating flange faces using capacitance measurement as an indication of the spacing between the flanges and thus the amount of gasket compression. The capacitance measurement can be made between a capacitor plate carried by the gasket and at least one of the flanges which serves as another capacitor plate. A capacitance-measuring instrument connected to the plates provides a measured capacitance signal that can be provided to a signal-processing instrument such as a personal computer. Further, the personal computer can be linked to a remote data center over a communications link for the transfer of gasket compression data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Neil R. Davie, E. Michael Coffey
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Publication number: 20030033886Abstract: A thin flat disk-like capacitive load sensor of layered sandwich construction having a central opening and a circular outer periphery for installation above a packing follower or beneath the packing follower or packing gland. The load sensor has a thin first and second insulating outer layer between which an inner layer is secured. The inner layer is formed of dielectric material having a known dielectric constant, a first face having at least one thin electrically conductive circular ring surrounding the central opening in coaxial radially spaced relation, and a second face having a thin electrically conductive circular ring surrounding said central opening in coaxial radially spaced relation. The inner and outer layers contain electrical conductors engaged with respective electrically conductive circular rings on the opposed faces that are adapted to be connected with an electrical measurement apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Neil R. Davie, E. Michael Coffey
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Patent number: 6411362Abstract: A method and rotational mask scanning apparatus for exposing a plurality of images on a workpiece, include a rotatable mask having a pattern of image segments thereon, an optical system for projecting the image segments onto the workpiece, and a device for at least one of rotating the mask and for moving the workpiece so as to continuously expose a plurality of regions on the workpiece with the pattern of image segments.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brent Alan Anderson, Michael Coffey
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Publication number: 20020005937Abstract: A method and rotational mask scanning apparatus for exposing a plurality of images on a workpiece, include a rotatable mask having a pattern of image segments thereon, an optical system for projecting the image segments onto the workpiece, and a device for at least one of rotating the mask and for moving the workpiece so as to continuously expose a plurality of regions on the workpiece with the pattern of image segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: BRENT A. ANDERSON, MICHAEL COFFEY
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Publication number: 20010038443Abstract: A method and rotational mask scanning apparatus for exposing a plurality of images on a workpiece, include a rotatable mask having a pattern of image segments thereon, an optical system for projecting the image segments onto the workpiece, and a device for at least one of rotating the mask and for moving the workpiece so as to continuously expose a plurality of regions on the workpiece with the pattern of image segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Brent Alan Anderson, Michael Coffey
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Patent number: 5795359Abstract: An apparatus for separating particulate or powdery material from an entraining gas includes a housing defining a closed chamber having an inlet for the material and gas, an outlet in the lower region of the housing for separated material, an outlet for filtered gas and a tubular filter disposed between the inlet and gas outlet and mounted such that the gas must pass through the filter to reach the gas outlet. A first washing device is provided for introducing a washing liquid into the chamber and washing the interior of the housing and the filter, and a second washing device is disposed in an upper region of the filter and includes nozzles connected to the end of a liquid supply pipe which extends coaxially or concentrically within a back flow gas supply pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Hosokawa Micron LimitedInventors: Andrew McLeish, Roy Cartilage, Michael Coffey, Michael Prior
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Patent number: 5070392Abstract: An integrated circuit and a method of altering such an integrated circuit (e.g., during final testing of the circuit) are such that the method can be used to program a circuit, wire around defective portions of a circuit, or otherwise permanently alter a circuit by employing a directed energy source such as a laser to sever electrical paths in an upper layer of metallization in an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit comprises a laminated upper metallization layer, the upper layer(s) of which laminate are removed from the laser-alterable lower layer at selected locations in the metallization layer to provide laser-alteration sites in the circuit. In a preferred embodiment, the upper metallization layer comprises a two-layer laminate including an upper, relatively thick layer of an aluminum/silicon alloy and a lower, relatively thin layer of titanium nitride.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1989Date of Patent: December 3, 1991Assignee: Digital Equipment CorporationInventors: Michael Coffey, Richard J. Hollingsworth
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Patent number: 4849363Abstract: An integrated circuit and a method of altering such an integrated circuit (e.g., during final testing of the circuit) are disclosed. The method can be used to program a circuit, wire around defective portions of a circuit, or otherwise permanently alter a circuit by employing a directed energy source such as a laser to sever electrical paths in an upper layer of metallization in an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit comprises a laminated upper metallization layer, the upper layer(s) of which laminate are removed from the laser-alterable lower layer at selected locations in the metallization layer to provide laser-alteration sites in the circuit. In a preferred embodiment, the upper metallization layer comprises a two-layer laminate including an upper, relatively thick layer of an aluminum/silicon alloy and a lower, relatively thin layer of titanium nitride.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: Digital Equipment CorporationInventors: Michael Coffey, Richard J. Hollingsworth
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Patent number: 4544979Abstract: An automatic current lead retraction system for superconducting magnet installations. An automatic current lead retraction system utilizes an operator wherein either hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders bring about electrical contact of the current leads or the separation thereof as well as a safety shorting switch for the system. By using the pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders and all non-magnetic materials, there is no influence upon the magnetic field created by the superconducting magnet. Provision is made to monitor the condition of the magnet to be certain that it is in a persistent mode before the current leads are retracted. Furthermore, safety signals are generated to assure that no current is flowing at the time of retraction, that the resistance across the contacts is sufficiently low when engaged and that all electrical, air/hydraulic fluid systems are functioning properly before operation of the retracting system. Overall control is achieved using a microprocessor.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1984Date of Patent: October 1, 1985Assignee: Cryomagnetics, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Ennis, Jr., D. Michael Coffey, R. Wayne McGhee