Patents by Inventor Michael Sullivan

Michael Sullivan 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).

  • Back-to-Back Video Displays
    Publication number: 20130293581
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for displaying advertisements to customers using multiple display devices that are positioned in a back-to-back orientation. Visual content captured by one display device can be transmitted to the other display device for display such that the display devices appear to be transparent. In this way, items positioned in front of one display device can be captured by the display device and augmented prior to being displayed on the other display device. These augmentations can provide dynamic and customized advertisements of items as they appear on a shelf or other location within a retail environment to thereby increase a customer's interest in the product while the customer is near the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Alexander David Wissner-Gross, Timothy Michael Sullivan, Robert Joseph Wolf, Robert Vern Brazell
  • Pressure-relief system for gun fired cannon cartridges
    Patent number: 8573127
    Abstract: A high velocity cartridge munition comprises a cartridge shell and a projectile inserted into it. A propulsion chamber within the cartridge shell receives a propulsive charge that may be ignited by a pyrotechnic igniter and that develops propulsive gases that act on the base of the projectile, driving it out of the cartridge shell. To prevent the pyrotechnic igniter from igniting spontaneously, and from igniting the propulsive charge due to the ambient temperature or because of a fire, which would cause the cartridge shell and projectile to be separated and fly apart, at least one exhaust channel between the propulsion chamber and the exterior of the cartridge shell is filled with a fusible material. The fusible material has a lower melting point than the ignition point of the igniter and of the propulsive charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: KMS Consulting LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Sullivan, Brian Desmarais
  • In-Room Hospitality Devices and Systems
    Publication number: 20130215058
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to hospitality systems and in-room hospitality computer devices that are configured to communicate with or control other devices or systems within a hotel. In some aspects, a unified in-room hospitality device comprises a mobile computing device, such as a tablet computer, that is secured in place by an encasement in a hotel room. The encasement can be, for example, secured to a table surface of a night stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Vern Brazell, Alexander David Wissner-Gross, Timothy Michael Sullivan
  • System and method for medical instrument sterilization case having a rotatably displacing cover
    Patent number: 8511510
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization container has a plurality of walls and a rotatably displacing cover. A rotatable device is integral with the cover. An elongate slot is formed in a side of the container for receiving the rotatable device. The rotatable device is slidable within the elongate slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Pratte, Michael Sullivan
  • Method and apparatus for optically programming a projectile
    Patent number: 8499693
    Abstract: A system for optically programming an in-flight projectile fired from a weapon comprises a fire control device and a controlled projectile. The fire control device comprises an optical transmitter and the projectile comprises a fuze, an optical collector and an optical sensor. The transmitter transmits optical signals to the in-flight projectile in order to program the circuit of the fuze disposed in the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Sullivan, Jacob Stefanus Budricks
  • METHOD OF PRINTING ON A FILM SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20130189503
    Abstract: A method for printing images on a substrate with an ink jet printer includes providing a liquid ink composition. The liquid ink composition includes an organic solvent, a binder, and a colorant. Droplets of the ink jet ink composition are directed to a plastic film substrate. The droplets are allowed to dry, thereby printing a durable graphic image on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael Kozee, Michael Sullivan, Ondrej Kruk, Linfang Zhu
  • Training device for grenade launchers
    Patent number: 8459996
    Abstract: A laser-based system is useful for training soldiers in the operation and use of a grenade launcher. The system comprises a training assembly rotatably attached to the body of a grenade launcher and at least one sensor to detect laser energy at a target site. The training assembly comprises a housing; a variable output laser; a shaft extending through the housing to the body of the grenade launcher; a motor within the housing that engages the shaft and is capable of causing the housing to rotate about the shaft; at least one sensor to detect rotation of the housing, trigger pull, and/or gravitational direction; and a control unit operationally connected to the laser, the at least one sensor, and the motor. The training assembly rotates from the elevation of the launcher barrel to the elevation of the target site to generate a burst of laser energy at sensors at the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: KMS Consulting, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Michael Sullivan
  • Test recipe distribution method and system
    Patent number: 8452567
    Abstract: Provided is a method and system for distributing a test recipe to a tester for conducting a test to determine if a device under test operates as designed. The method includes storing an active test recipe in an active memory in local communication with the tester, and initiating the test of the device under test to be performed by the tester according to a parameter included in the active test recipe stored in the active memory. A second parameter included in a second test recipe is received by the tester while conducting the test of the device under test according to the parameter included in the active test recipe. The method further includes storing the second parameter in a buffer memory in local communication with the active memory, and initiating a transfer of the second parameter from the buffer memory to the active memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Keithley Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sullivan, Jerold A. Williamson
  • High angle of attack multi spectral marking projectile/bomb
    Patent number: 8443732
    Abstract: A high angle-of-attack projectile or bomb comprises separate compartments that, after launch allow for (a) mixing of the chemi-luminescent materials, (b) heating of the materials in the projectile vessel, (c) pressurization of the projectile vessel, and (d) efficient expulsion of a day marker and heated chemi-luminescent mix upon striking the target. The projectile/bomb allows for the marking of targets. The projectile/bomb does not create unexploded ordnance (UXO) and minimizes use of energetic materials such as reactive chemicals and/or pyrotechnics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
    Inventor: Kevin Michael Sullivan
  • Projectile with a multi-spectral marking plume
    Patent number: 8438978
    Abstract: A training ammunition projectile has a projectile body comprising a head with a frangible ogive designed to burst when the projectile strikes a target. One or more marking agents, disposed in the head for marking the position of the target upon its release when the ogive has burst, include 1) chemi-luminescent components, disposed in separate frangible compartments, which mix and react chemically with each other when the compartments break up on setback, causing the mixed components to luminesce, and/or (2) a low density, fine, dry powder material disposed in the head and designed to create a plume, both for marking the target when the projectile strikes the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Sullivan, Darlene Justesen, Perry Justesen
  • SYSTEM FOR REFRACTORY LAYER MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20130078154
    Abstract: The present embodiments are directed toward a system for measuring a refractory layer of a gasifier. In one embodiment, the gasifier includes a first refractory layer disposed about a gasification chamber, a second refractory layer disposed about the first refractory layer, and a temperature sensor disposed between the first refractory layer and the second refractory layer. The temperature sensor may collect temperature data for use in determining a thickness of the first refractory layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Sullivan, Shobhana Mani, Aaron Avagliano
  • Method and apparatus for optically programming a projectile
    Publication number: 20120298003
    Abstract: A system for optically programming an in-flight projectile fired from a weapon comprises a fire control device and a controlled projectile. The fire control device comprises an optical transmitter and the projectile comprises a fuze, an optical collector and an optical sensor. The transmitter transmits optical signals to the in-flight projectile in order to program the circuit of the fuze disposed in the projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Sullivan, Jacob Stefanus Budricks
  • Impact locating day and night marker for a projectile
    Patent number: 8297187
    Abstract: A marking projectile comprises separate compartments that break during launch due to rotation of the projectile as it leaves the barrel of a weapon. Metal pellets contained within the compartments are pressed outward and pierce the compartment walls. This allows for mixing of chemical materials contained within the compartments, so that the materials substantially react by the time the projectile strikes a target. The chemical materials may be a pair of chemi-luminescent components, or components that create heat for thermal marking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
    Inventor: Kevin Michael Sullivan
  • PROJECTILE WITH A MULTI-SPECTRAL MARKING PLUME
    Publication number: 20120255458
    Abstract: A training ammunition projectile has a projectile body comprising a head with a frangible ogive designed to burst when the projectile strikes a target. One or more marking agents, disposed in the head for marking the position of the target upon its release when the ogive has burst, include 1) chemi-luminescent components, disposed in separate frangible compartments, which mix and react chemically with each other when the compartments break up on setback, causing the mixed components to luminesce, and/or (2) a low density, fine, dry powder material disposed in the head and designed to create a plume, both for marking the target when the projectile strikes the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: KMS CONSULTING LLC
    Inventors: KEVIN MICHAEL SULLIVAN, Darlene Justesen, Perry Justesen
  • Systems and methods for accessing telescopes
    Patent number: 8275883
    Abstract: A user obtains, views and stores image data of a selected celestial object from a network of available telescopes using a computer-generated user interface. Based on the selected object, information is accessed regarding each telescope from data sources such as databases and/or live data feeds to automatically select telescopes that are suitable for imaging the object, e.g., according to factors such as telescope type, power and configuration, location, weather conditions and altitude. The user may select a particular telescope and imaging time from a schedule of available telescopes and imaging times. At the scheduled time, an image is recorded of the celestial object and communicated to a central data store for access by the user, e.g., via a web site The user may be charged for the service based on factors such as exposure time, scheduling priority, type of telescope and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: My Telescope.com
    Inventors: Jon Snoddy, Glynn Burke, Michael Rondell, Michael Sullivan
  • IMPACT LOCATING DAY AND NIGHT MARKER FOR A PROJECTILE
    Publication number: 20120227614
    Abstract: A marking projectile comprises separate compartments that break during launch due to rotation of the projectile as it leaves the barrel of a weapon. Metal pellets contained within the compartments are pressed outward and pierce the compartment walls. This allows for mixing of chemical materials contained within the compartments, so that the materials substantially react by the time the projectile strikes a target. The chemical materials may be a pair of chemi-luminescent components, or components that create heat for thermal marking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: KEVIN MICHAEL SULLIVAN
  • Blanching Device for Use in Evaluating Skin Condition
    Publication number: 20120220878
    Abstract: A blanching device is described for use in evaluating skin condition. The blanching device has a window which is pressed against the skin, and retracts when a pre-determined pressure is reached to allow blood to re-enter the blanched region of skin. There is further described systems to evaluate skin condition using a blanching device, based on light scattered from the blanched region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Sullivan, Michael Sullivan
  • HIGH ANGLE OF ATTACK MULTI SPECTRAL MARKING PROJECTILE/BOMB
    Publication number: 20120204749
    Abstract: A high angle-of-attack projectile or bomb comprises separate compartments that, after launch allow for (a) mixing of the chemi-luminescent materials, (b) heating of the materials in the projectile vessel, (c) pressurization of the projectile vessel, and (d) efficient expulsion of a day marker and heated chemi-luminescent mix upon striking the target. The projectile/bomb allows for the marking of targets. The projectile/bomb does not create unexploded ordnance (UXO) and minimizes use of energetic materials such as reactive chemicals and/or pyrotechnics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: KEVIN MICHAEL SULLIVAN
  • PRESSURE-RELIEF SYSTEM FOR GUN FIRED CANNON CARTRIDGES
    Publication number: 20120204750
    Abstract: A high velocity cartridge munition comprises a cartridge shell and a projectile inserted into it. A propulsion chamber within the cartridge shell receives a propulsive charge that may be ignited by a pyrotechnic igniter and that develops propulsive gases that act on the base of the projectile, driving it out of the cartridge shell. To prevent the pyrotechnic igniter from igniting spontaneously, and from igniting the propulsive charge due to the ambient temperature or because of a fire, which would cause the cartridge shell and projectile to be separated and fly apart, at least one exhaust channel between the propulsion chamber and the exterior of the cartridge shell is filled with a fusible material. The fusible material has a lower melting point than the ignition point of the igniter and of the propulsive charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: KMS CONSULTING LLC
    Inventors: KEVIN MICHAEL SULLIVAN, Brian Desmarais
  • TRAINING DEVICE FOR GRENADE LAUNCHERS
    Publication number: 20120183929
    Abstract: A laser-based system is useful for training soldiers in the operation and use of a grenade launcher. The system comprises a training assembly rotatably attached to the body of a grenade launcher and at least one sensor to detect laser energy at a target site. The training assembly comprises a housing; a variable output laser; a shaft extending through the housing to the body of the grenade launcher; a motor within the housing that engages the shaft and is capable of causing the housing to rotate about the shaft; at least one sensor to detect rotation of the housing, trigger pull, and/or gravitational direction; and a control unit operationally connected to the laser, the at least one sensor, and the motor. The training assembly rotates from the elevation of the launcher barrel to the elevation of the target site to generate a burst of laser energy at sensors at the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: KMS CONSULTING LLC
    Inventor: KEVIN MICHAEL SULLIVAN