Patents by Inventor Michael O'Shea

Michael O'Shea 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: 10883275
    Abstract: An apparatus and related kit for forming the apparatus that includes a modular perimeter guardrail assembly useful on top of electrical transformers found in industrial settings. The apparatus and kit includes a plurality of anchors, each said anchor providing a post support and removably attachable to an edge of an electrical transformer; a plurality of post assemblies, each post assembly removably attached to a corresponding one of said anchors in a vertical orientation; a plurality of brace assemblies, each brace assembly removably attached to at least two of said post assemblies; and at least one midrail clamp assembly capable of providing removable attachment to exactly two of said brace assemblies at a midpoint thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: CV International, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Michael O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20190390461
    Abstract: An apparatus and related kit for forming the apparatus that includes a modular perimeter guardrail assembly useful on top of electrical transformers found in industrial settings. The apparatus and kit combines anchors, posts, braces, and midrail clamps that are able to be assembled by a worker quickly, safely and intuitively. The apparatus may be assembled, disassembled, and reassembled any given configuration of the guardrail apparatus on the same or different transformer and serves to prevent workers from falling off the top of the given transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventor: Alan Michael O'SHEA
  • Patent number: 10457519
    Abstract: A safety chuck mounted to equipment that process web material is provided. The safety chuck is provided with a die spring connecting a moveable jaw with a spindle, said spring urging the moveable jaw into a fully closed position. A number of magnets mounted on a mounting flange will engage the moveable jaw, overcoming the spring's force and holding the moveable jaw in a fully open position. Rotation of the spindle releases the magnets allowing the spring to force the moveable jaw back into a fully closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Double E Company, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Van Deurse, Nicholas Allard, Michael O'Shea, Brittany Cole, Steve Marsh
  • Patent number: 10366602
    Abstract: A remote controller that interacts with a system under control (SUC) includes: at least one input adapted to receive data from a user; a command interpreter adapted to evaluate data received via the at least one input and determine whether the received data is associated with a remote command from among a set of remote commands associated with the SUC; at least one communication element adapted to send remote commands to the SUC; and at least one haptic feedback element adapted to provide feedback to the user, where the SUC is an in-vehicle system including a display. An automated method includes: generating a list of recognizers; passing user input event data to the recognizers; determining a status for each recognizer; identifying a single recognizer based on the status, and retrieving a command associated with the single recognizer, where the input event is associated with an in-vehicle system having a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Abalta Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Shea, Pavel Stankoulov
  • Patent number: 9981823
    Abstract: A safety chuck mounted to equipment that process web material is provided. The safety chuck is provided with a die spring connecting a moveable jaw with a spindle, said spring urging the moveable jaw into a fully closed position. A number of magnets mounted on a mounting flange will engage the moveable jaw, overcoming the spring's force and holding the moveable jaw in a fully open position. Rotation of the spindle releases the magnets allowing the spring to force the moveable jaw back into a fully closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Van Deurse, Nicholas Allard, Michael O'Shea, Brittany Cole, Steve Marsh
  • Publication number: 20140340204
    Abstract: A remote controller adapted to interact with a system under control (SUC) is described. The remote controller includes: at least one input adapted to receive data from a user; a command interpreter adapted to evaluate data received via the at least one input and determine whether the received data is associated with a remote command from among a set of remote commands associated with the SUC; at least one communication element adapted to send remote commands to the SUC; and at least one haptic feedback element adapted to provide feedback to the user. A mobile device application adapted to remotely control an external system includes sets of instructions for: receiving an input via a user interface element of the mobile device; generating a command output based at least partly on the received input; and sending the control output to the external system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Michael O'Shea, Pavel Stankoulov
  • Patent number: 8769085
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the health of networks and identifying Points of Interest in networks are provided. In one embodiment, a method for analyzing the health of a network is provided. The method may include: receiving status information for multiple network devices associated with a network; and analyzing the status information for at least a portion of the network devices by comparing the statuses of one or more network devices that are located downstream on the network relative to the statuses of one or more network devices that are located upstream on the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Robert Michael O'Shea, Mark Steven Adams, John Milton Landis, IV, Sundeep Kizhakethalakel Sunny, Ian Derrick Tabb, Scott Allan Sternloff, Aleksandr Vladimirovich Yashin
  • Patent number: 8423284
    Abstract: A testing system is described. The testing system is adapted to evaluate navigation systems. The testing system includes: a recording system adapted to collect and record signals received and interpreted by a navigation system during field operation; a time-synchronized database adapted to receive and store data representing the signals collected and recorded by the recording system: wherein the stored data is able to be used to test operation of one or more navigation systems under test. A method of testing navigation systems includes: gathering data that would be received and interpreted by a navigation system during field operation, wherein the gathered data includes data associated with received radio signals; storing gathered data in a time-synchronized database; and using the stored data to test the operation of one or more navigation systems. A system adapted to test navigation systems includes: a recording system; a playback system; and a simulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Abalta Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael O'Shea
  • Patent number: 8342156
    Abstract: A fluid pump is disclosed. The fluid pump may comprise a housing, a tapered bearing, a drive shaft, a first fluid chamber, and a second fluid chamber. The housing defines a bore. The tapered bearing is received within the bore of the housing. The drive shaft is received within the tapered bearing. The first fluid chamber is defined between the housing and the drive shaft on a first side of the tapered bearing. The second fluid chamber is defined between the housing and the drive shaft on a second side of the tapered bearing. The second fluid chamber is separated from the first fluid chamber by the tapered bearing. The housing includes a fluid passage fluidly coupling the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventors: Fergal Michael O'Shea, Daniel R. Ibrahim, Joseph Shane Burkitt
  • Publication number: 20110119375
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the health of networks and identifying Points of Interest in networks are provided. In one embodiment, a method for analyzing the health of a network is provided. The method may include: receiving status information for multiple network devices associated with a network; and analyzing the status information for at least a portion of the network devices by comparing the statuses of one or more network devices that are located downstream on the network relative to the statuses of one or more network devices that are located upstream on the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Robert Michael O'Shea, Mark Steven Adams, John Milton Landis, IV, Sundeep Kizhakethalakel Sunny, Ian Derrick Tabb, Scott Allan Sternloff, Aleksandr Vladimirovich Yashin
  • Publication number: 20110048384
    Abstract: A fluid pump is disclosed. The fluid pump may comprise a housing, a tapered bearing, a drive shaft, a first fluid chamber, and a second fluid chamber. The housing defines a bore. The tapered bearing is received within the bore of the housing. The drive shaft is received within the tapered bearing. The first fluid chamber is defined between the housing and the drive shaft on a first side of the tapered bearing. The second fluid chamber is defined between the housing and the drive shaft on a second side of the tapered bearing. The second fluid chamber is separated from the first fluid chamber by the tapered bearing. The housing includes a fluid passage fluidly coupling the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Fergal Michael O'Shea, Daniel R. Ibrahim, Joseph Shane Burkitt
  • Publication number: 20100285186
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing of sugar products having desired levels of specific phytochemicals comprising the steps of: preparing a primary sugar product; analysing said primary sugar product for its phytochemical profile using an analytical method selected from the group consisting of near infrared spectroscopy, electrical conductivity, and combinations thereof; comparing said profile; treating said primary sugar product, if required, to achieve a final sugar product having desired levels of specific phytochemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: HORIZON SCIENCE PTY LTD
    Inventors: David Kannar, Barry James Kitchen, Michael O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20100268459
    Abstract: A system and a method for testing of navigation systems are provided. The testing system may include a recording system that allows capturing radio frequency signals and other signals from a vehicle on the field. The recorded data can be then played back in laboratory environment using a playback system to test one or more devices. The testing system may also include a simulation system that allows generating and conveying signals to the devices under test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ABALTA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20080022974
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve is provided for a common rail fuel system. The pressure relief valve has a housing with an inlet, an outlet, and a central bore fluidly connecting the inlet and the outlet. The pressure relief valve also has a single valve seat and a first valve element movable to selectively block a flow of fluid through the single valve seat. The pressure relief valve further has a second valve element disposed within the central bore of the housing and movable to selectively block a flow of fluid through the central bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Alan R. Stockner, Mandi Rae Ferleyko, Benjamin Ray Tower, Bryan D. Moore, Koti Ratnam Padarthy, Fergal Michael O'Shea, Todd Alan Johnson, James Dl
  • Publication number: 20070222558
    Abstract: Moving data tag readers in a portal responsive to a moving article to improve reading of a data tag on the article. Position sensors determine position information for the moving article. A controller module translates a positioning device having a data tag reader mounted thereon responsive to the determined position information. Moving the data tag reader provides improved reading of the data tag on the moving article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: John Onderko, Michael O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20070046464
    Abstract: A RFID related system and method for tracking articles that are not individually labeled with RFID tags. A transporter with an RFID reader identifies a carrier with an RFID tag as it is disposed onto the transporter. The location and/or number of the disassociated articles, once removed or otherwise disassociated with the carrier are transmitted to a computer on the transporter. Tagged carriers that continue to have articles associated therewith are removed from the transporter and placed back into storage. The computer may transmit data regarding the carrier and articles to a database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: John Onderko, Michael O'Shea, Gary Clement, Brad Reiser, Reed Eppelheimer
  • Publication number: 20060290472
    Abstract: Adjusting a configurable parameter of a data tag reader responsive to data about a moving article to improve reading of a data tag on the article. A controller adjusts the data tag reader as a function of a value related to the data tag, data tag reader, or article. Adjusting the data tag reader provides improved reading of the data tag on the moving article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: John Onderko, Michael O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20060293416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to masterbatches useful for modifying thermoplastic polyesters, in particular to masterbatches comprising dispersed polyol branching agent and/or chain coupling agents, such as for example dianhydrides. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the masterbatches, and to a method for modifying a polyester utilizing the masterbatches. Yet another aspect of the invention is the use of such a masterbatch composition for the modification of polyesters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Peeters, Michael O'Shea, Graeme Moad, Ramon Tozer, Dirk Simon
  • Publication number: 20060092014
    Abstract: Moving data tag readers in a portal responsive to a moving article to improve reading of a data tag on the article. Position sensors determine position information for the moving article. A controller module translates a positioning device having a data tag reader mounted thereon responsive to the determined position information. Moving the data tag reader provides improved reading of the data tag on the moving article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: John Onderko, Michael O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20050175674
    Abstract: A method of delaying digestion by an animal or a human of carbohydrates in food, comprising administering an effective amount of one or more flavonoids to the animal or human in conjunction with the food, wherein the flavonoids are selected from luteolin, apigenin, tricin and their pharmaceutically acceptable analogues and derivatives
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Timothy Lang, Michael O'Shea