Patents by Inventor Michael Shanahan

Michael Shanahan 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: 11619416
    Abstract: A computer implemented system and process of analyzing real-time measurements of a one or more air quality sensors to provide an calculated estimate of airborne virus infection and air quality evaluation from current air quality measurements, advise those at risk, advise responsible parties of recommended actions to take, and in some embodiments take direct action in communication of instructions to air filtration and treatment equipment and HVAC systems to improve outside air flow, increase filtration, treat contaminated air and reduce humidity and reduce the risk of airborne virus transmission. Sensor data, calculated airborne infection risk, air quality, warnings and reports are created and distributed to network connected devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL LIFE SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENT HOLDING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Marcel Schoch, Elham Amirnasr, Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20220275966
    Abstract: A computer implemented system and process of analyzing real-time measurements of a one or more air quality sensors to provide an calculated estimate of airborne virus infection and air quality evaluation from current air quality measurements, advise those at risk, advise responsible parties of recommended actions to take, and in some embodiments take direct action in communication of instructions to air filtration and treatment equipment and HVAC systems to improve outside air flow, increase filtration, treat contaminated air and reduce humidity and reduce the risk of airborne virus transmission. Sensor data, calculated airborne infection risk, air quality, warnings and reports are created and distributed to network connected devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Marcel Schoch, Elham Amirnasr, Michael Shanahan
  • Patent number: 11378299
    Abstract: A computer implemented system and process of analyzing real-time measurements of a plurality of air quality sensors to provide an calculated estimate of airborne virus infection and air quality evaluation from current air quality measurements, advise those at risk, advise responsible parties of recommended actions to take, and in some embodiments take direct action in communication of instructions to air filtration and treatment equipment and HVAC systems to improve outside air flow, increase filtration, treat contaminated air and reduce humidity and reduce the risk of airborne virus transmission. Sensor data, calculated airborne infection risk, air quality, warnings and reports are created and distributed to network connected devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
    Inventors: Marcel Schoch, Michael Shanahan, Elham Amirnasr
  • Publication number: 20220136730
    Abstract: A computer implemented system and process of analyzing real-time measurements of a plurality of air quality sensors to provide an calculated estimate of airborne virus infection and air quality evaluation from current air quality measurements, advise those at risk, advise responsible parties of recommended actions to take, and in some embodiments take direct action in communication of instructions to air filtration and treatment equipment and HVAC systems to improve outside air flow, increase filtration, treat contaminated air and reduce humidity and reduce the risk of airborne virus transmission. Sensor data, calculated airborne infection risk, air quality, warnings and reports are created and distributed to network connected devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Marcel Schoch, Michael Shanahan, Elham Amirnasr
  • Patent number: 8305567
    Abstract: A rail sensing and analysis system utilizes a laser sensor 105, 107 to detect displacement of a rail 102, 104 resulting from loads imposed by a passing rail vehicle. Vertical and/or lateral displacements/loads may be sensed. Signatures in the resulting signals are indicative of useful information about the rail vehicle; such as wheel condition, bearing condition, truck condition, degree of bogie hunting, total load, load distribution, etc. The ratio of Lateral over Vertical force (L/V) may be used as an evaluation criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Progress Rail Services Corp
    Inventors: Peter Hesser, Joseph Forrest Noffsinger, Thomas Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20080304065
    Abstract: A rail sensing and analysis system utilizes a laser sensor 105, 107 to detect displacement of a rail 102, 104 resulting from loads imposed by a passing rail vehicle. Vertical and/or lateral displacements/loads may be sensed. Signatures in the resulting signals are indicative of useful information about the rail vehicle; such as wheel condition, bearing condition, truck condition, degree of bogie hunting, total load, load distribution, etc. The ratio of Lateral over Vertical force (L/V) may be used as an evaluation criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Peter Hesser, Joseph Forrest Noffsinger, Thomas Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20070099605
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20070099604
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20050086128
    Abstract: A shopping aid for electronically supplying product information is provided. In one aspect of the invention, product, sales, status, availability and/or other related product information may be transmitted locally from a computer system associated with a merchant or from the Internet to a portable electronic device of the consumer. The customer may consult the mobile device as a shopping aid to receive current and accurate information about a product, product status and availability or other information such as compatible products and/or services, promotional or other items of interest useful in making purchasing decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20050014495
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20050005415
    Abstract: An apparatus for repairing a liquid cooled compressor stator bar bottle clip having a groove extending around an outer surface of the bottle clip is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the repair apparatus includes a first body portion that includes a plurality of threaded fastener openings in a first end section and a second end section of the first body portion, a second body portion that includes a plurality of threaded fastener openings in a first end section and a second end section of the second body portion, and a plurality of threaded fasteners extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first and second body portions. The fasteners connect the first and second body portions such that an elliptical opening is defined between the first and second body portions. The elliptical opening extends through the repair apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20050010633
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Shanahan
  • Patent number: D665142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cadco Ltd
    Inventors: W. Michael Shanahan, Bruno M Valbona, Samuel Antonio Grano De Oro