Patents by Inventor Michael L. O'Connor

Michael L. 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).

  • Patent number: 12053120
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Patent number: 12032075
    Abstract: For global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-independent operation of auxiliary PNT systems, one or more ground stations of the auxiliary system have access to a non-GNSS source of precision timing. That source and known locations of the ground stations may be used to derive timing corrections to account for imperfect clocks in the satellites for non-purpose-built satellite systems being used for PNT. Crosslinks between satellites and/or propagation of timing correction through other ground stations are used to better control the timing and resulting precession of PNT in the PNT auxiliary system. The timing correction may be provided as a service to end users, other constellations, and/or other satellite operators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Satelles, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Stewart Cobb, Mark Hargrove, Jerry Goetsch, Gregory Gutt, Dan Higgins, Pete Johnson, Trevor Landon, David G. Lawrence, Michael L. O'Connor, Mark Pedersen, Rachel Schmalzried, Francois Tremblay
  • Patent number: 12028714
    Abstract: For validation of wireless signals, a wireless receiver receives a validation signal that includes information from a target signal. By using digital signature, message authentication code (MAC), and/or hashing, the validation signal is verified to be from a trusted source. By comparing the information from the verified validation signal with the target signal, the target signal is confirmed to be genuine or not a spoofing signal. In one approach, the validation signal is provided from a different transmission source than the target signal. In another approach, modulation estimation rather than known modulation is used as the information for the validation signal for comparison with the target signal despite not knowing the spread pattern of the coding. In yet another approach, a one-way function is used to generate a pseudorandom code to spread a first component of the a first signal below the noise floor. The input to the one-way function is a second component sent at a time later than the time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Satelles, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Gutt, Tim Flynn, Trevor Landon, David G. Lawrence, Michael L. O'Connor, Rachel Schmalzried
  • Patent number: 11889312
    Abstract: For validation of position, navigation, time (PNT) signals, a hash included in messages with PNT data is used to validate the source of the message without backhaul. Different tags from a hash chain are included in different messages. The receiver is pre-loaded with the root or later trusted hash tag of the chain as created. The hash of any received message may be hashed by the receiver. The result of the hashing will match the pre-loaded or trusted hash tag if the transmitter of the message is a valid source. The PNT data may be validated using a digital signature formed from the PNT data for one or more messages and the hash tag wherein a hash tag of the chain in a subsequently received message is used as the key. The digital signature may be formed from data across multiple messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Satelles, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Connor, David G. Lawrence, Gregory Gutt
  • Patent number: 11786074
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Publication number: 20230204792
    Abstract: For assisted satellite time and location (STL) in low earth orbit (LEO) and/or burst transmission-based STL, assistance is provided. Ephemeris information is provided to receivers of signals from LEO satellites, allowing the receivers to operate better in PNT based on the signals from the LEO satellites. Other information may be used to assist, such as terrestrial-based time and/or location of the receiver. For burst transmissions, the data (e.g., spread code) used for some or all the burst transmission is provided to the receiver, which may then replicate the signal. This replica signal assists in PNT based on the signals from the satellites transmitting the burst signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: DAVID G. LAWRENCE, H. STEWART COBB, GREGORY GUTT, MICHAEL L. O'CONNOR, FRANCOIS TREMBLAY
  • Publication number: 20230194727
    Abstract: For global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-independent operation of auxiliary PNT systems, one or more ground stations of the auxiliary system have access to a non-GNSS source of precision timing. That source and known locations of the ground stations may be used to derive timing corrections to account for imperfect clocks in the satellites for non-purpose-built satellite systems being used for PNT. Crosslinks between satellites and/or propagation of timing correction through other ground stations are used to better control the timing and resulting precession of PNT in the PNT auxiliary system. The timing correction may be provided as a service to end users, other constellations, and/or other satellite operators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: H. STEWART COBB, MARK HARGROVE, JERRY GOETSCH, GREGORY GUTT, DAN HIGGINS, PETE JOHNSON, TREVOR LANDON, DAVID G. LAWRENCE, MICHAEL L. O'CONNOR, MARK PEDERSEN, RACHEL SCHMALZRIED, FRANCOIS TREMBLAY
  • Patent number: 11672091
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
  • Publication number: 20230146457
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a plurality of securing devices. For example, the present disclosure includes securing devices comprising sutures, everting anchors, and inverting anchors. The sutures and anchors disclosed herein may be capable of deployment to a depth within a body lumen, such that body tissue external to the body lumen is not damaged by the devices. Moreover, in various embodiments, the securing devices described herein may couple one or more medical devices (e.g., stents, grafts, and/or stent-grafts) to body tissue such as a body lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Hara, Sherif A. Eskaros, Clifford P. Warner
  • Publication number: 20230087213
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Publication number: 20230084244
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Patent number: 11547396
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a plurality of securing devices. For example, the present disclosure includes securing devices comprising sutures, everting anchors, and inverting anchors. The sutures and anchors disclosed herein may be capable of deployment to a depth within a body lumen, such that body tissue external to the body lumen is not damaged by the devices. Moreover, in various embodiments, the securing devices described herein may couple one or more medical devices (e.g., stents, grafts, and/or stent-grafts) to body tissue such as a body lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Hara, Sherif A. Eskaros, Clifford P. Warner
  • Publication number: 20220386126
    Abstract: For validation of position, navigation, time (PNT) signals, a hash included in messages with PNT data is used to validate the source of the message without backhaul. Different tags from a hash chain are included in different messages. The receiver is pre-loaded with the root or later trusted hash tag of the chain as created. The hash of any received message may be hashed by the receiver. The result of the hashing will match the pre-loaded or trusted hash tag if the transmitter of the message is a valid source. The PNT data may be validated using a digital signature formed from the PNT data for one or more messages and the hash tag wherein a hash tag of the chain in a subsequently received message is used as the key. The digital signature may be formed from data across multiple messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Connor, David G. Lawrence, Gregory Gutt
  • Patent number: 11464363
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Patent number: 11457770
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Patent number: 11445373
    Abstract: For validation of position, navigation, time (PNT) signals, a hash included in messages with PNT data is used to validate the source of the message without backhaul. Different tags from a hash chain are included in different messages. The receiver is pre-loaded with the root or later trusted hash tag of the chain as created. The hash of any received message may be hashed by the receiver. The result of the hashing will match the pre-loaded or trusted hash tag if the transmitter of the message is a valid source. The PNT data may be validated using a digital signature formed from the PNT data for one or more messages and the hash tag wherein a hash tag of the chain in a subsequently received message is used as the key. The digital signature may be formed from data across multiple messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: SATELLES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Connor, David G. Lawrence, Gregory Gutt
  • Publication number: 20220174831
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
  • Patent number: 11272628
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
  • Publication number: 20210353099
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
  • Patent number: D928544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II, Cynthia O'Connor, Robb Whittlef