Patents by Inventor Michael J. O'Connor

Michael J. 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING COMPONENTS FROM HIGH PRESSURE CO2
    Publication number: 20200368638
    Abstract: A system for separating a solute from high pressure CO2 is provided. The system includes a flash tank receiving a medium pressure rich solvent stream of CO2. In the flash tank, droplets of the medium pressure rich solvent stream of CO2 fall downwardly and accumulate to form a solvent liquid. A heating system is submerged in the solvent liquid and causes the solvent liquid to boil, which releases gaseous CO2 and results in a solute precipitating to the bottom of the flash tank. A liquid level transmitter monitors the level of the solvent liquid and controls the heating system to keep the liquid level above the heating system. The precipitated solute is extracted from the flash tank through a solute egress located at the bottom of the flash tank and controlled by a solute valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventor: Michael J. O'Brien
  • Providing network connectivity for a service disruption
    Patent number: 10848374
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • COMBUSTOR
    Publication number: 20200363065
    Abstract: A fuel burner includes a tube extending from a first end to a second end and having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a central passage. The central passage is supplied at the first end with a mixture of air and combustible fuel pre-mixed upstream of the tube. The second end is closed by an end wall in a fluid-tight manner. The tube includes fluid directing structure for directing the pre-mixed mixture radially outward from the central passage to an exterior of the tube such that the pre-mixed mixture rotates radially about the central axis along the exterior of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Michael J. O'Donnell
  • Secure notification on networked devices
    Patent number: 10841334
    Abstract: A system, device and method to securely notify a user of a compromise of a device are provided. The system, device and method may include a detection device adapted for determining a compromise of the device communicatively coupled to the first path, a user database including at least information regarding the device and other devices associated with the user, and the secure signal path to at least one of the other devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Jason D. Livingood
  • EAR APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200323684
    Abstract: Selectively controllable apparatus for insertion into an ear canal, and related methods of use and operation for behavioral control. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a body configured for insertion into an ear canal. In one variant, the body includes one or more thermal mechanisms which enable selective increase or decrease of temperature of at least portions of the ear canal so as to implement behavioral control of the user, such as to mitigate cravings for food, alcohol, narcotics, or other potentially deleterious substances. In one variant, a mild nausea or pre-nausea condition is created within the user according to a time-temperature profile so as to induce the aforementioned behavioral modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Randy Wayland, Daniel Joseph Braun, Robert F. Gazdzinski
  • Balloon with shape control for spinal procedures
    Patent number: 10786231
    Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EAR PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT
    Publication number: 20200253784
    Abstract: Apparatus for protection of the ear and ear canal, and related methods of use and operation. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a selectively actuated valve which permits a varying or modulated size of aperture to be created by the wearer while the apparatus is in use, so as to accommodate varying functions, such as complete occlusion (e.g., for use in swimming or other acquatic activities such that water can be completely excluded) or partial occlusion (e.g., such that sounds can be heard by the wearer, whether in air or under water). In one implementation, the apparatus is retained within the ear canal of the wearer by virtue of the apparatus' shape and coordination with one or more natural features or contours of the anatomy in the ear region, without having to be inserted more than superficially into the outer portion of the ear canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun, Randy Wayland, Robert F. Gazdzinski
  • Spinous process spacer hammock
    Patent number: 10736670
    Abstract: A spinal distractor for distracting opposed vertebrae in which a pair of elements are threadably connected by a screw having opposing threads, wherein actuating the screw spreads the elements apart and pushes the vertebrae apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael J O'Neil, Hassan Serhan, Michael Fisher, John Riley Hawkins
  • SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY UTILIZING CONDUCTOR SHARING OFFSET SHOE
    Publication number: 20200232289
    Abstract: A technique facilitates drilling operations by combining a conductor with a conductor sharing offset shoe system. The conductor sharing offset shoe system protects against collision of boreholes by properly positioning and/or orienting a drill string during drilling of boreholes through the conductor. The conductor sharing offset shoe system may comprise a bullnose disposed at a lower end of the shoe system and an upper guide member disposed at an upper end of the shoe system with a guide opening sized to receive the drill string therethrough. A guide tubing extends from the guide opening into the bullnose to guide the drill string during drilling of a borehole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Lambert, Adam Baker, Michael J. O'Keefe, Dwayne C. Raynard
  • System for mapping extracted Neural activity into Neuroceptual graphs
    Patent number: 10671917
    Abstract: Described is a system for neural decoding of neural activity. Using at least one neural feature extraction method, neural data that is correlated with a set of behavioral data is transformed into sparse neural representations. Semantic features are extracted from a set of semantic data. Using a combination of distinct classification modes, the set of semantic data is mapped to the sparse neural representations, and new input neural data can be interpreted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Rajan Bhattacharyya, James Benvenuto, Vincent De Sapio, Michael J. O'Brien, Kang-Yu Ni, Kevin R. Martin, Ryan M. Uhlenbrock, Rachel Millin, Matthew E. Phillips, Hankyu Moon, Qin Jiang, Brian L. Burns
  • Multi-segment lateral cages adapted to flex substantially in the coronal plane
    Patent number: 10646350
    Abstract: The present invention concerns several fusion devices and methods for laterally inserting a fusion device at an initial trajectory that is not parallel to the disc space. Each fusion device incorporates components that enable flexing, bending or pivoting of the device during its final approach to the prepared disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Douglas Raymond, Jonathan Bellas, Andrew Dooris, Alexander Grinberg, Derek Shaw
  • Combustor
    Patent number: 10634354
    Abstract: A fuel burner includes a tube extending from a first end to a second end and having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a central passage. The central passage is supplied at the first end with a mixture of air and combustible fuel pre-mixed upstream of the tube. The second end is closed by an end wall in a fluid-tight manner. The tube includes fluid directing structure for directing the pre-mixed mixture radially outward from the central passage to an exterior of the tube such that the pre-mixed mixture rotates radially about the central axis along the exterior of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: BECKETT GAS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. O'Donnell
  • Lateral spondylolisthesis reduction cage and instruments and methods for non-parallel disc space preparation
    Patent number: 10588754
    Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device comprising inferior and superior fusion cage devices that provide an ability to correct spondylolisthesis via in-situ adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Snythes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Douglas Raymond, Jonathan Bellas, Derek Shaw
  • BEVELED HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE EDGE
    Publication number: 20200065047
    Abstract: A handheld computing device can include a substantially rectangular first screen having a front surface, a rear surface, and a beveled edge extending between the front and rear surfaces of the first screen and a substantially rectangular second screen rotatably connected to the first screen so that the device is foldable between an open position and a closed position, the second screen having a front surface, a rear surface, and a beveled edge extending between the front and rear surfaces of the second screen. When the device is in the closed position, the first and second screens are positioned back-to-back and the beveled edges of the first and second screens angle inwardly toward the other respective screen to provide an angled surface configured to facilitate opening the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Becze, Michael J. O'Connor
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20200054386
    Abstract: A surgical device. The surgical device may comprise a transducer configured to provide vibrations along a longitudinal axis and an end effector coupled to the transducer and extending from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. The surgical device also may comprise a lower jaw extending parallel to the end effector. The lower jaw may comprise a clamp face extending toward the longitudinal axis. Also, the lower jaw may be slidable relative to the end effector to bring the clamp face toward a distal end of the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin L. Houser, Stephanie J. Muir, Louis T. DeLuca, Daniel W. Price, William D. Boyd, Galen C. Robertson, Michael J. O'Neil
  • AUTOMATED ROUTE SELECTION BY A MOBILE ROBOT
    Publication number: 20200050206
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Sarvagya Vaish, Michael J. O'Kelly
  • CONTEXTUAL AUTOMATED SURVEILLANCE BY A MOBILE ROBOT
    Publication number: 20200053325
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Sarvagya Vaish, Michael J. O'Kelly
  • SECURITY AUTOMATION IN A MOBILE ROBOT
    Publication number: 20200053324
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Sarvagya Vaish, Michael J. O'Kelly
  • LATERAL SPONDYLOLISTHESIS REDUCTION CAGE
    Publication number: 20200038196
    Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device comprising inferior and superior fusion cage devices that provide an ability to correct spondylolisthesis via in-situ adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Hassan Serhan, Douglas Raymond, John Riley Hawkins
  • ADJUSTABLE RESTRICTOR FOR BURNER
    Publication number: 20200025369
    Abstract: A flow control device for an appliance including a burner and a blower for delivering a pre-mixed mixture of air and gas to the burner includes a flange defining an opening through which the pre-mixed mixture of air and gas flows from an outlet of the blower to the burner. A damper plate is provided in the opening downstream of the blower for increasing a static pressure at the outlet of the blower during ignition of the burner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: MICHAEL J. O'DONNELL