Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Crowley
Patrick J. Crowley 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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Publication number: 20240077911Abstract: In at least one example of the present disclosure, a portable electronic device includes a housing, an internal volume within the housing, a port having a perimeter defined by the housing, the port in fluid communication with the internal volume and an external environment, a water deflector disposed inside the housing adjacent to the port, the water deflector extending at least a length and a width of the port, and openings disposed in the water deflector. The openings in the water deflector are aligned outside of the perimeter of the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Woojin Jung, Eric T. Chiang, Ross L. Jackson
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Patent number: 11860585Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a smartwatch including a housing that at least partially defines an internal volume, and a touch-sensitive display positioned at least partially within the internal volume. A front cover can be positioned over the touch-sensitive display and can define a front exterior surface. A seal can be positioned between the housing and the front cover and configured to transition between an uncompressed state and a compressed state in response to an increase from a first external pressure on the front cover to a second external pressure. In the uncompressed state, the seal has a first density and is air-permeable allowing an internal pressure of the internal volume to equalize with external air at the first pressure. In the compressed state, the seal has a second density, greater than the first density, and is configured to inhibit ingress of water at the second pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Eric T. Chiang, Ross L Jackson
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Patent number: 11784394Abstract: A wireless communication system may include an electronic device having a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module may include an antenna radiating element on a first surface, a ground ring surrounding the antenna radiating element on the first surface, and a radio component mounted to a second surface. The wireless communication module may be incorporated into a system package that also includes other components. Encapsulation material may cover the wireless communication module and other components. A shielding material may cover the encapsulation material and be coupled to the ground ring. An opening in the shielding material may be aligned with the antenna radiating element. If desired, the wireless communication system may include external equipment having a wireless communication module communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module to convey firmware testing, debugging, restore, and/or other data.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Xiaofang Mu, Annie Manuja, Christopher D. Guichet, Erik G. de Jong, Jorge L. Rivera Espinoza, Patrick J. Crowley, Steven C. Roach, Venkatesh Rajendran, William C. Lukens, Woojin Jung, Yue Chen, Zhiwei Gu, Derek Iwamoto, Siddharth Nangia, Scott D. Morrison, Kevin A. Klenk, Neeloy Roy
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Patent number: 11681327Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing at least partially defining an internal volume and an aperture in communication with the internal volume and an ambient environment. A speaker module can be positioned at the aperture and sealed to the housing to define a liquid barrier. The speaker module can include a metallic support member partially defining the internal volume and a flat mounting surface, a magnet affixed to the flat surface, a speaker module enclosure affixed to the metallic support member, and a diaphragm carried by the speaker module enclosure and positioned opposite the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Rebecca J. Mikolajczyk
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Publication number: 20230084538Abstract: A wireless communication system may include an electronic device having a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module may include an antenna radiating element on a first surface, a ground ring surrounding the antenna radiating element on the first surface, and a radio component mounted to a second surface. The wireless communication module may be incorporated into a system package that also includes other components. Encapsulation material may cover the wireless communication module and other components. A shielding material may cover the encapsulation material and be coupled to the ground ring. An opening in the shielding material may be aligned with the antenna radiating element. If desired, the wireless communication system may include external equipment having a wireless communication module communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module to convey firmware testing, debugging, restore, and/or other data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Xiaofang Mu, Annie Manuja, Christopher D. Guichet, Erik G. de Jong, Jorge L. Rivera Espinoza, Patrick J. Crowley, Steven C. Roach, Venkatesh Rajendran, William C. Lukens, Woojin Jung, Yue Chen, Zhiwei Gu, Derek Iwamoto, Siddharth Nangia, Scott D. Morrison, Kevin A. Klenk, Neeloy Roy
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Publication number: 20220271419Abstract: A portable or wearable electronic device can include a device housing defining an internal volume, and an electronic component disposed in the internal volume. The electronic component can be an input component and can have a component housing. The electronic device can also include an antenna feed assembly disposed in the internal volume. The antenna feed assembly can include a conductive grounding component electrically connected to the component housing and the device housing, and an antenna feed component electrically connected to the grounding component and disposed adjacent to the component housing. The conductive grounding component can surround a first major surface and a second major surface of the component housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Erik G. de Jong, Junlin Mu, Sameer Pandya, Patrick J. Crowley, Antonio F. Herrera, James G. Horiuchi, Sherry Tang, Mario Martinis
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Patent number: 11375629Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes housing components and a connector. The connector can be positioned between adjacent edges of two housing components. The connector can rotate from a first position to a second position to form a sealed joint between two adjacent housing components. The sealed joint can prevent moisture and debris from entering the housing of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Maegan K. Spencer
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Publication number: 20210397140Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a smartwatch including a housing that at least partially defines an internal volume, and a touch-sensitive display positioned at least partially within the internal volume. A front cover can be positioned over the touch-sensitive display and can define a front exterior surface. A seal can be positioned between the housing and the front cover and configured to transition between an uncompressed state and a compressed state in response to an increase from a first external pressure on the front cover to a second external pressure. In the uncompressed state, the seal has a first density and is air-permeable allowing an internal pressure of the internal volume to equalize with external air at the first pressure. In the compressed state, the seal has a second density, greater than the first density, and is configured to inhibit ingress of water at the second pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Eric T. Chiang, Ross L. Jackson
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Publication number: 20210392422Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing at least partially defining an internal volume and an aperture in communication with the internal volume and an ambient environment. A speaker module can be positioned at the aperture and sealed to the housing to define a liquid barrier. The speaker module can include a metallic support member partially defining the internal volume and a flat mounting surface, a magnet affixed to the flat surface, a speaker module enclosure affixed to the metallic support member, and a diaphragm carried by the speaker module enclosure and positioned opposite the magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Rebecca J. Mikolajczyk
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Publication number: 20210100117Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes housing components and a connector. The connector can be positioned between adjacent edges of two housing components. The connector can rotate from a first position to a second position to form a sealed joint between two adjacent housing components. The sealed joint can prevent moisture and debris from entering the housing of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Maegan K. Spencer
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Patent number: 10851707Abstract: A generator includes an elongated tubular frame, an internal combustion engine attached to the elongated tubular frame, the engine including an engine block including a cylinder and a crankshaft configured to rotate about a crankshaft axis. The generator further includes a fuel tank attached to the elongated tubular frame. The elongated tubular frame is configured to simultaneously support the internal combustion engine and the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Mike Derra, Ryan S. Jaskowiak, Ken Stair, Ed Strommen, Mark Willer, Brian Matthew Holzman, Patrick J. Crowley
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Publication number: 20190055884Abstract: A generator includes an elongated tubular frame, an internal combustion engine attached to the elongated tubular frame, the engine including an engine block including a cylinder and a crankshaft configured to rotate about a crankshaft axis. The generator further includes a fuel tank attached to the elongated tubular frame. The elongated tubular frame is configured to simultaneously support the internal combustion engine and the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Mike DERRA, Ryan S. JASKOWIAK, Ken STAIR, Ed STROMMEN, Mark WILLER, Brian Matthew HOLZMAN, Patrick J. CROWLEY
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Patent number: 6994488Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is apparatus for preventing high speed vehicle pursuits and vehicle theft. The apparatus includes spikes for deflating a vehicle tire known in the art, disposed on opposing blocks or chocks, further secured to adjustable supports. The spikes and opposing blocks are positioned so to compress against the lower front and lower back surfaces of a vehicle tire. A vertical user engageable member is secured to the support facilitating placement around a vehicle tire.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Inventor: Patrick J. Crowley, Sr.
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Patent number: 5470819Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of acrylic acid useful in agriculture (especially as fungicides but also as plant growth regulators, insecticides and nematocides), to processes for preparing them, to agricultural (especially fungicidal) compositions containing them, and to methods of using them to combat fungi, especially fungal infections in plants, to regulate plant growth and to kill or control insect or nematode pests.The invention provides a compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is a substituted pyridinyl or substituted pyrimidinyl group linked to A by any of its ring carbon atoms; A is either an oxygen atom or S(O).sub.n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms, or hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl (including haloalkyl), optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted alkoxy.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Vivienne M. Anthony, John M. Clough, Paul deFraine, Christopher R. A. Godfrey, Ian Ferguson, Patrick J. Crowley, Michael G. Hutchings
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Patent number: 5468857Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein K is oxygen or sulphur; Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is a specified linking group; and A, B and E, which may be the same or different, are H, hydroxy, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxy, nitro or cyano; except that when Z is unsubstituted phenyl and X and K are oxygen, A, B and E are not all hydrogen.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1994Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Alan J. Buckley, Michael G. Huchings, Ian Ferguson, Kevin Beautement, John M. Clough, Patrick J. Crowley, Christopher R. A. Godfrey, Paul J. deFraine, Vivienne M. Anthony, Stephen P. Heaney
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Patent number: 5334722Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which X and Y are independently O or S, and A and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have various specified values.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Alasdair T. Glen, Rosamund A. Spence, Kevin R. Lawson
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Patent number: 5334748Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein K is oxygen or sulphur; Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is O, S(O).sub.n, NR.sup.4, CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 CHR.sup.5, CO, CR.sup.1 (OR.sup.2), C.dbd.CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2, CR.sup.1 .dbd.CR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CH, C.tbd.C, OCHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 O, OCHR.sup.1 O, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1 S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 S(O).sub.n, CHR.sup.1 OSO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.4, CO.sub.2, O.sub.2 C, SO.sub.2 O, OSO.sub.2, CO.CO, COCHR.sup.1, COCHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 CO, CHOH.CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1.CHOH ##STR2## CONR.sup.4, OCONR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO, CSNR.sup.4, OCS.NR.sup.4, SCO.NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CS, NR.sup.4 CSO, NR.sup.4 COS, NR.sup.4 CONR.sup.4, S(O).sub.n NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 S(O).sub.n, CS.sub.2, S.sub.2 C, CO.S, SCO, N.dbd.N, N.dbd.CR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.N, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2 CH(OH), CHR.sup.1 OCO, CHR.sup.1 SCO, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1988Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Alan J. Buckley, Michael G. Huchings, Ian Ferguson, Kevin Beautement, John M. Clough, Patrick J. Crowley, Christopher R. A. Godfrey, Paul J. deFraine, Vivienne M. Anthony, Stephen P. Heaney
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Patent number: 5280044Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## in which A and B are independently H, fluoro, chloro, bromo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halo(C.sub.1-4)alkyl provided that both are not H; D and E are independently H or fluoro; R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; R.sup.2 is CC.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or optionally substituted phenyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached join to form a morpholine, piperidine, pyrrolidine or azetidine ring which is optionally substituted with C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is H; R.sup.4 is trichloromethyl, C.sub.2-8 alkyl (optionally substituted with halogen, C.sub.1-8 alkoxy or R'S(O) in which R' is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or C.sub.2-4 alkynyl and n is 0, 1 or 2), cyclopropyl (optionally substituted with halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.2-8 alkynyl, C.sub.1-8 alkoxy, mono- or di(C.sub.1-4)alkyl- amino or the group, R"ON.dbd.C(CN) in which R" is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1990Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Patrick J. Crowley, Alasdair T. Glen, Rosamund A. Spence
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Patent number: 5272130Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is --CH.dbd.CH--X or --C.tbd.C--X where X is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl; R.sup.2 is halophenyl, Z is OR.sup.3 where R.sup.3 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; and acid addition salts and metal complexes thereof. These compounds have fungicidal and plant growth regulating properties. Intermediates for these compounds are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1989Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Robert A. Noon, Patrick J. Crowley, Diana M. Worthington
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Patent number: 5221316Abstract: Acrylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is R.sup.1 O.sub.2 C--C.dbd.CH--ZR.sup.2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl or fluoroalkyl groups, and Z is oxygen or sulphur; A, B, D and E are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl, arylalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylthio, acyloxy, amino, arylazo or acylamino, nitro, cyano, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.3, --CR.sup.3 .dbd.NR.sup.4, --N.dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.3 groups; any two of the groups A, B, D and E, when they are in adjacent positions on the ring, optionally join to form a fused ring, n is 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl; and metal complexes thereof. These compounds are useful as fungicides, insecticides, nematicides or plant growth regulators.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1992Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Vivienne M. Anthony, John M. Clough, Paul DeFraine, Christopher R. A. Godfrey, Patrick J. Crowley, Kenneth Anderton