Patents by Inventor Michael J. O'Leary
Michael J. O'Leary 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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Publication number: 20240074905Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun, Randy Wayland, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Publication number: 20230372148Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Randy Wayland, Daniel Joseph Braun, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Patent number: 11737923Abstract: 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 aquatic 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: MDIDEAFACTORY, INC.Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun, Randy Wayland, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Patent number: 11707380Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: MDIDEAFACTORY, INC.Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Randy Wayland, Daniel Joseph Braun, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Publication number: 20220110385Abstract: Improved personal protective equipment facial wear including, in one embodiment, an at least partly adhesive mask, and one or more adhesive eye shields. In one implementation, the mask avoids significant contact with the delicate periorbital skin of the wearer, yet provides a substantially airtight seal so as to preclude moisture vapor transfer and “fogging” of eyeware or instruments. In another implementation, adherence of the eye shield is at least partially overlapping with the mask and creates an at least partial seal around a perimeter of the eye shield. Further, an at least partial seal is formed around a perimeter of the mask. The mask and eye shield additionally prevent nasal air flow obstruction, and address the problem of skin irritation and attachment during normal facial expression and movement of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun, Choll Wan Kim, Randy Wayland, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Publication number: 20200323684Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Randy Wayland, Daniel Joseph Braun, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Publication number: 20200253784Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun, Randy Wayland, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Publication number: 20190111250Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in computer tomographic (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures include lead wires of 40 gauge copper electrical conductors, free of tin, in PVC insulation attached to electrodes. The electrodes, which may also be made of silver, gold or silver chloride or be made of metal-filled or metal-coated plastic, are attached to lead wires by any of the following (1) crimping using copper or polymer crimps; (2) shrink-wrap connections or ties, (3) radio frequency welding or heat staking; or (4) using conductive adhesives. The present electrode assembly reduces artifacts in the resulting images during CT scans and MRI procedures and thereby results in clearer images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: RHYTHMLINK INTERNATIONAL, LLC.Inventors: SHAWN V. REGAN, DANIEL MCCOY, HARRISON M. FLOYD, LEAH HANSON, MICHAEL J. O'LEARY
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Publication number: 20180344529Abstract: Selectively expandable apparatus for insertion into an ear canal, and related methods of use and operation. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a selectively expandable body configured for insertion into an ear and expansion within the ear canal. In one variant, the expanded main body is removable from the ear canal via a removal mechanism and removes excess cerumen and/or debris from the ear canal during removal. In another variant, the main body includes one or more compounds and is configured to receive a fluid for diffusion of the one or more compounds into the ear canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun
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Publication number: 20170300618Abstract: A system for capturing high definition surgical imagery comprising a first medical imaging system comprising a microscope and a high definition camera. The first medical imaging system configured to transmit both high definition video and single images to a second medical system. The second medical system comprising a special purpose computer. The special purpose computer comprising a hard drive encrypted using an algorithm selected from FIPS 140-2 Annex A. A color printer. A separate voice recognition device. A separate removable read-write encrypted digital memory. A mobile transport device wherein the mobile transport device contains all elements of the second medical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Michael J O'Leary, Marc Perez
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Publication number: 20170281416Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Michael J. O'Leary, Daniel Joseph Braun, Randy Wayland, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Patent number: 7444143Abstract: The wireless environment includes an object processing module to process objects obtained from a wireless receiver on the mobile device. The object processing module processes the object to alter data stored in memory on the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vinay Deo, Michael J. O'Leary, Robert B. Seidensticker
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Patent number: 6981137Abstract: The present invention is directed, in one embodiment, to a programming interface which enables device/protocol/network independent transmission of messages to, and programming of, mobile devices. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to data structures maintained on, and supported by, the mobile devices. The present invention also, in another embodiment, provides security for programming messages and an acknowledgement channel over which the mobile device can acknowledge receipt of, and successful implementation of, a programming message.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vinay Deo, David Tuniman, Pamela Goldschmidt, Michael J. O'Leary, Don Kadyk
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Patent number: 6952772Abstract: The present invention is directed, in one embodiment, to a programming interface which enables device/protocol/network independent transmission of messages to, and programming of, mobile devices. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to data structures maintained on, and supported by, the mobile devices. The present invention also, in another embodiment, provides security for programming messages and an acknowledgement channel over which the mobile device can acknowledge receipt of, and successful implementation of, a programming message.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vinay Deo, David Tuniman, Pamela Goldschmidt, Michael J. O'Leary, Don Kadyk
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Patent number: 6832084Abstract: The wireless environment includes an object processing module to process objects obtained from a wireless receiver on the mobile device. The object processing module processes the object to alter data stored in memory on the mobile device. The data comprises at least one in the group of a dataset, an applet and a systems parameters list.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vinay Deo, Michael J. O'Leary, Robert B. Seidensticker
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Patent number: 6750850Abstract: A system and method for rendering information on a wireless personal information manager device includes reading viewing control parameters in a dataset stored in memory on the device. The dataset further includes a plurality of records to be selectively viewed. The viewing control parameters are processed to render the records selectively on the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Michael J. O'Leary
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Patent number: 6611937Abstract: First and second instances of a message are received over a wireless connection. It is determined whether the first and second instances of the message contain an error. If both instances contain an error, an error free instance of the message is reconstructed from the two erroneous instances by merging portions of the first and second instances.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Don Kadyk, Vinay Deo, Michael J. O'Leary
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Patent number: 6609157Abstract: A computer readable medium in a computer system has instructions for storing a first and second data packet destined for the same address. The first and second data packets are appended together to produce a merged data packet that is then compressed to produce a compressed data packet. The compressed data packet is then sent to the common address.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vinay Deo, Don Kadyk, Michael J. O'Leary
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Patent number: 6604149Abstract: A computer readable medium in a computer system has instructions for storing a first and second data packet destined for the same address. The first and second data packets are appended together to produce a merged data packet that is then compressed to produce a compressed data packet. The compressed data packet is then sent to the common address.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vinay Deo, Don Kadyk, Michael J. O'Leary
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Publication number: 20020053025Abstract: The present invention is directed, in one embodiment, to a programming interface which enables device/protocol/network independent transmission of messages to, and programming of, mobile devices. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to data structures maintained on, and supported by, the mobile devices. The present invention also, in another embodiment, provides security for programming messages and an acknowledgement channel over which the mobile device can acknowledge receipt of, and successful implementation of, a programming message.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Vinay Deo, David Tuniman, Pamela Goldschmidt, Michael J. O' Leary, Don Kadyk