Patents by Inventor Michael Kerrigan

Michael Kerrigan 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: 11367948
    Abstract: Antenna integrated into a compact conical nosecone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jared Williams Jordan, Timothy Amis Smith, Freddy Pinero, Brian Michael Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20210119325
    Abstract: Antenna integrated into a compact conical nosecone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Jared Williams Jordan, Timothy Amis Smith, Freddy Pinero, Brian Michael Kerrigan
  • Patent number: 9689646
    Abstract: An adapter system for attaching one or more accessories to an object comprising a first segment and a second segment, the first segment having a first bottom wherein the first bottom further comprises a first bottom chamfered recess having a central pin, the second segment having a second top wherein the second top further comprises a second top chamfered surface configured to be received into the first bottom chamfered recess and having an opening to receive the central pin, wherein one of the first top and second bottom have means of removably or slidably attaching to one or more rails and one of the first top and second bottom have means of removably attaching to one or more devices and wherein one or more of the first bottom chamfered recess and second top chamfered surface further comprises one or more strong magnets or electromagnetic field generating objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: James Story, Michael Kerrigan
  • Patent number: 9436298
    Abstract: An extendable stylus operated with a mouth, the stylus having an extending portion configured to have an adjustable length, a conductive tip that can interface with a touch screen device, the conductive tip located at a first end of the extending portion, a mouthpiece that engages the mouth of a user, wherein the mouthpiece is located at a second end of the extending portion opposite the first end and a control mechanism disposed at or near the second end of the extending portion, wherein the control mechanism is configured to control the length of the extending portion based on an operation by the mouth of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by The Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Ursula Draper, Michael Kerrigan, Jeffrey Craighead, Jan Jasiewicz, Telina Caudill
  • Patent number: 9208509
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for personalizing content for a user based on a size of a working vocabulary of the user. In use, text is identified from content that is one of consumed and output by a user. Additionally, a size of a working vocabulary of the user is identified using the text. Further, the content is personalized based on the size of the working vocabulary of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: David Curran, Juraj Sofranko, Keith Bradley, Michael Kerrigan
  • Patent number: 9098386
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining a subjective distance between two locations. In use, a first location and a second location are identified. Additionally, a subjective distance between the first location and the second location is determined, utilizing a model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: Oisin Boydell, David Curran, Michael Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20140232701
    Abstract: An extendable stylus operated with a mouth, the stylus having an extending portion configured to have an adjustable length, a conductive tip that can interface with a touch screen device, the conductive tip located at a first end of the extending portion, a mouthpiece that engages the mouth of a user, wherein the mouthpiece is located at a second end of the extending portion opposite the first end and a control mechanism disposed at or near the second end of the extending portion, wherein the control mechanism is configured to control the length of the extending portion based on an operation by the mouth of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: United States Government as Represented by The Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Ursula Draper, Michael Kerrigan, Jeffrey Craighead, Jan Jasiewicz, Telina Caudill
  • Patent number: 8488172
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for maximizing space in a user interface that is displayed to a user. A breadcrumb view area having a breadcrumb view pathway with active links is concealed from view and presented based on input provided in the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Lynn Voss
  • Publication number: 20120194855
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for maximizing space in a user interface that is displayed to a user. A breadcrumb view area having a breadcrumb view pathway with active links is concealed from view and presented based on input provided in the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Lynn Voss
  • Publication number: 20120177527
    Abstract: There is provided a novel bearing steel composition and a method of forming a bearing. The bearing steel composition comprises: Carbon 0.4 to 0.8 wt %; Nitrogen 0.1 to 0.2 wt %; Chromium 12 to 18 wt %; Molybdenum 0.7 to 1.3 wt %; Silicon 0.3 to 1 wt %; Manganese 0.2 to 0.8 wt %; and Iron 78 to 86.3 wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Aidan Michael Kerrigan, Mohamed Sherif, Henrik Karlsson
  • Patent number: 8166413
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying and providing access to information on a display unit are provided for combining a plurality of logical progression steps into a plurality of predetermined groups. Each of the plurality of predetermined groups includes a subset of data. The system and method includes displaying the plurality of predetermined groups in a collapsed format; prompting a user to expand a first group of the plurality of predetermined groups; allowing the user to access and input data into the first group; and allowing the user to access a second group of the plurality of predetermined groups once all logical progression steps in the first group have been completed by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Mary Ellen Arndt, Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Forte
  • Patent number: 8091219
    Abstract: A reduced insertion force mezzanine connector is used to couple first and second circuit boards. In one embodiment a connector frame has a first end disposed against the first circuit board and defining a first wall, and an opposing second end disposed against the second circuit board and defining a second wall generally parallel with the first wall. A plurality of wafers are disposed. Each wafer has a first edge in sliding contact with the first wall and an opposing second edge in sliding contact with the second wall. A plurality of electrically conducting pathways extend along each wafer from the first edge to the second edge. A wafer guide structure defines a plurality of wafer-support aisles on the first and second walls for receiving the edges of the wafers to constrain the wafers with a fixed spacing and generally parallel alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Tony Carl Sass
  • Patent number: 8023263
    Abstract: A latch apparatus and method to facilitate leveraged insertion of a component into a component bay to an interfaced position, securing of the component in the component bay when the component interfaces with a host computer, leveraged dislodgement of the component from its interfaced position for removal of the component from the component bay, and proper positioning of the latch apparatus upon insertion of the component housing to ensure proper engagement of the latch apparatus with the component bay for leveraged insertion and removal. One latch apparatus comprises a frame adapted to be secured to a proximal end of a component housing, a handle pivotally secured to the frame, and an extendable arm slidably secured to a distal end of the handle and biased toward an extended position, wherein the distal end of the extendable arm has a distally extending latch key for engaging a slot in the component bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Charles William Piper, Brian Alan Trumbo
  • Patent number: 7782606
    Abstract: A hard disk drive carrier having a latch apparatus to facilitate leveraged insertion of a hard disk drive into a receiving drive bay to an interfaced position, securing of the hard disk drive carrier in the drive bay when the hard disk drive secured to the carrier interfaces with a host computer, leveraged dislodgement of the hard disk drive from its interfaced position for removal of the hard disk drive from the drive bay, and proper positioning of the latch apparatus upon insertion of the hard disk drive carrier to ensure proper engagement of the latch apparatus with the drive bay for leveraged insertion and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Edwin Baker, Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Brian Alan Trumbo
  • Publication number: 20090279249
    Abstract: A latch apparatus and method to facilitate leveraged insertion of a component into a component bay to an interfaced position, securing of the component in the component bay when the component interfaces with a host computer, leveraged dislodgement of the component from its interfaced position for removal of the component from the component bay, and proper positioning of the latch apparatus upon insertion of the component housing to ensure proper engagement of the latch apparatus with the component bay for leveraged insertion and removal. One latch apparatus comprises a frame adapted to be secured to a proximal end of a component housing, a handle pivotally secured to the frame, and an extendable arm slidably secured to a distal end of the handle and biased toward an extended position, wherein the distal end of the extendable arm has a distally extending latch key for engaging a slot in the component bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Charles William Piper, Brian Alan Trumbo
  • Publication number: 20090279244
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a disk drive assembly and a disk drive cage for selectively receiving the disk drive assembly. The disk drive assembly includes first and second side rails secured to opposing sides of a disk drive, wherein the first side rail includes a distal end having a distally-opening slot configured to receive a rigid structure, such as a bent portion of the cage, fixedly extending from the disk drive cage. The slot in the first side rail enables the disk drive assembly to distally advance to a fully installed position within the disk drive cage. Incompatible disk drive assemblies do not include such a slot and are prevented from reaching the fully installed position. Preferably the distal end of first side rail extends beyond the distal end of the disk drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Charles William Piper, Brian Alan Trumbo
  • Publication number: 20090279248
    Abstract: A hard disk drive carrier having a latch apparatus to facilitate leveraged insertion of a hard disk drive into a receiving drive bay to an interfaced position, securing of the hard disk drive carrier in the drive bay when the hard disk drive secured to the carrier interfaces with a host computer, leveraged dislodgement of the hard disk drive from its interfaced position for removal of the hard disk drive from the drive bay, and proper positioning of the latch apparatus upon insertion of the hard disk drive carrier to ensure proper engagement of the latch apparatus with the drive bay for leveraged insertion and removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce Edwin Baker, Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Brian Alan Trumbo
  • Publication number: 20090235194
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying and providing access to information on a display unit are provided for combining a plurality of logical progression steps into a plurality of predetermined groups. Each of the plurality of predetermined groups includes a subset of data. The system and method includes displaying the plurality of predetermined groups in a collapsed format; prompting a user to expand a first group of the plurality of predetermined groups; allowing the user to access and input data into the first group; and allowing the user to access a second group of the plurality of predetermined groups once all logical progression steps in the first group have been completed by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Mary Ellen Arndt, Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Forte
  • Patent number: 7542306
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a chassis and a cassette. The chassis includes a first electronic circuit board with a first connector, chassis flex circuitry with a disengageable contacts, a controller in communication with the chassis flex circuitry, and a power supply in communication with the controller and the first electronic circuit board. The cassette is selectively securable to the chassis, the cassette including a second electronic circuit board with a second connector, and a cassette handle with cassette flex circuitry that includes a switch and disengageable contacts, wherein securing the cassette to the chassis positions the disengageable contacts of the cassette flex circuitry in engagement with the disengageable contacts of the chassis flex circuitry to form a circuit and positions the first connector in electronic communication with the second connector, and wherein the circuit allows the controller to detect the condition of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Michael Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20090077293
    Abstract: A connector for an electronic card includes an improved latching mechanism for facilitating the insertion and removal of the card. In one embodiment, a connector body is secured to a motherboard and has a socket for removably receiving a DIMM to a seated position. In the seated position, DIMM terminals are in electrical contact with socket terminals, placing the DIMM in electronic communication with the motherboard. A lever is pivotally coupled to an end of the connector body, and is pivotable into engagement with the DIMM to raise the DIMM. A linear actuator is movably secured on a track and is movable into engagement with the lever. A user ejects the DIMM by pressing downward on the linear actuator at a push point. In response, the linear actuator engages the lever to cause the lever to raise the DIMM from the seated position to a raised position, thereby separating electrical contact between the DIMM terminals and the socket terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Michael Kerrigan, Tony Carl Sass