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).
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Patent number: 11367948Abstract: Antenna integrated into a compact conical nosecone.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventors: Jared Williams Jordan, Timothy Amis Smith, Freddy Pinero, Brian Michael Kerrigan
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Publication number: 20210119325Abstract: Antenna integrated into a compact conical nosecone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Jared Williams Jordan, Timothy Amis Smith, Freddy Pinero, Brian Michael Kerrigan
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Patent number: 9689646Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventors: James Story, Michael Kerrigan
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Patent number: 9436298Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by The Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Ursula Draper, Michael Kerrigan, Jeffrey Craighead, Jan Jasiewicz, Telina Caudill
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Patent number: 9208509Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems LimitedInventors: David Curran, Juraj Sofranko, Keith Bradley, Michael Kerrigan
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Patent number: 9098386Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems LimitedInventors: Oisin Boydell, David Curran, Michael Kerrigan
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Publication number: 20140232701Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: United States Government as Represented by The Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Ursula Draper, Michael Kerrigan, Jeffrey Craighead, Jan Jasiewicz, Telina Caudill
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Patent number: 8488172Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Lynn Voss
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Publication number: 20120194855Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Lynn Voss
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Publication number: 20120177527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Aidan Michael Kerrigan, Mohamed Sherif, Henrik Karlsson
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Patent number: 8166413Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Mary Ellen Arndt, Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Forte
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Patent number: 8091219Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Tony Carl Sass
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Patent number: 8023263Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Charles William Piper, Brian Alan Trumbo
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Patent number: 7782606Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Bruce Edwin Baker, Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Brian Alan Trumbo
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Publication number: 20090279249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Charles William Piper, Brian Alan Trumbo
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Publication number: 20090279244Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Charles William Piper, Brian Alan Trumbo
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Publication number: 20090279248Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce Edwin Baker, Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Brian Alan Trumbo
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Publication number: 20090235194Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Mary Ellen Arndt, Michael Kerrigan Hawes, Anna Forte
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Patent number: 7542306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Brian Michael Kerrigan
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Publication number: 20090077293Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Michael Kerrigan, Tony Carl Sass