Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Whelan

Patrick J. Whelan 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: 11978228
    Abstract: Embodiments for determining an orientation of a scanned image. In an exemplary embodiment, a method comprises receiving image data of an image of one or more objects. Each object of the one or more objects in the image includes a plurality of points on a surface of the object. The method further comprises generating a plurality of subsets of points of the plurality of points and fitting a parametric model to more than one subset of the plurality of subsets to generate a plurality of parametric models. Further, the method identifies a parametric model of the plurality of parametric models that includes the largest number of points and orients the image based on the parametric model that includes the largest number of points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: KI MOBILITY LLC
    Inventors: Douglas H. Munsey, Jr., Daniel H. Packard, Thomas J. Whelan, Patrick Abadi, William G. N. Coon, Robin D. Knight, Kimberly M. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8651922
    Abstract: A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Publication number: 20130029570
    Abstract: A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Patent number: 8277292
    Abstract: A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Patent number: 7968744
    Abstract: A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Renessenz, LLC
    Inventors: Mark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan, Joe W. Snow
  • Publication number: 20100311833
    Abstract: A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Mark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan, Joe W. Snow
  • Patent number: 7803963
    Abstract: A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Millennium Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan, Joe W. Snow
  • Publication number: 20100105301
    Abstract: A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Publication number: 20090099258
    Abstract: A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Mark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan, Joe W. Snow
  • Publication number: 20090088052
    Abstract: A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Patent number: 7482378
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in one aspect, a physiological cooling composition comprising at least one cyclohexane carboxamide, at least one acyclic carboxamide, and at least one stereoisomer of menthyl lactate. In another aspect, disclosed is a method for producing such composition. In still another aspect, disclosed are various consumer products comprising a physiological cooling composition comprising at least one cyclohexane carboxamide, at least one acyclic carboxamide, and at least one stereoisomer of menthyl lactate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Millenium Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan, Joe W. Snow
  • Publication number: 20080217129
    Abstract: A wheeled luggage includes a housing and a collapsible seat connected to said housing movable between a first position and a second position. The housing includes an outer frame which a longitudinal support member and includes a pivotable seat member connected to the longitudinal support member. The longitudinal support member is connected to the pivotable seat member by a first pivot device, and the housing includes a leg support member connected to the pivotable seat member. The leg support member is connected to the pivotable seat member by a second pivot device and the wheeled luggage includes a handle attached to the longitudinal support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Patent number: 7189760
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in one aspect, a substantially pure ethyl ester of N-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]carbonyl]glycine. In another aspect, disclosed is a method for producing substantially pure ethyl ester of N-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]carbonyl]glycine. In still another aspect, disclosed are various consumer products comprising the substantially pure ethyl ester of N-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]carbonyl]glycine disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Millennium Specialty Chemicals
    Inventors: Mark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan
  • Patent number: 7025331
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prying tool having a head portion and a handle portion. The handle portion can be positioned relative to an angle of the head portion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the handle portion can be separated from the head portion. Embodiments of the invention also include a tool head having an aperture with a predetermined shape that can be mated with a projection from a handle. The predetermined shape of the aperture and projection allows the handle to be attached to the removable head in a variety of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Publication number: 20040146384
    Abstract: An apparatus according to embodiments of the invention includes a set of moveable jaws mounted to a frame. One or both of the jaws may include a lifting roller. When properly operated, the jaws can be brought together to lift and cradle a wheel of a vehicle or trailer. Once lifted, a powered device such as a wheel, which is also mounted to the frame, can be energized to move the entire vehicle or trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Publication number: 20040069978
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prying tool having a head portion and a handle portion. The handle portion can be positioned relative to an angle of the head portion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the handle portion can be separated from the head portion. Embodiments of the invention also include a tool head having an aperture with a predetermined shape that can be mated with a projection from a handle. The predetermined shape of the aperture and projection allows the handle to be attached to the removable head in a variety of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan