Patents by Inventor Patrick Rooney
Patrick Rooney 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: 20230206728Abstract: A system and method provide a gambling experience for a user based on a live, recorded or computer-generated event. A system includes a user interface and a processor communicatively coupled to the user interface. The processor is adapted to receive or determine a predetermined starting situation; provide a plurality of bet options adapted to predict a result of an action in the event following the predetermined starting situation; receive one or more bets from at least one user via the user interface; receive or determine an outcome of the action in the event; determine a result of the one or more bets based on the outcome of the action in the event, and provide bet results to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventor: James Patrick ROONEY
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Patent number: 11633675Abstract: A remediation plant for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. The preferred plant includes a reboiler that is adapted to provide heat to the drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid, a mud drum that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a distillation column that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a condenser that is operatively connected to the distillation column, a condenser tank that is operatively connected to the condenser, an oil-water separator that is operatively connected to the condenser tank, and a pump that is operatively connected to the oil-water separator. The preferred remediation plant is adapted to remove synthetic drilling fluid from drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. A method for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignees: Astec, Inc., Municipal Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: Wendell Feltman, Patrick Rooney, Jerry Scott, Kevin Risley, Bob Reed, Dusty McNabb
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Patent number: 11484832Abstract: A carbon reduction assembly adapted for use with wet and dry coal combustion products (“CCPs”). The assembly includes a direct-fired carbon reduction section having a dry material inlet device that is adapted to receive the dry CCPs and a direct-fired carbon reduction section burner unit that is adapted to reduce carbon content in the dry CCPs. The assembly also includes a direct-fired dryer section that is operatively connected with the direct-fired carbon reduction section and has a wet material inlet device that is adapted to receive the wet CCPs and a direct-fired dryer section drum that is adapted to dry the wet CCPs. The assembly further includes a control unit that is operatively connected with the carbon reduction section and the dryer section. An amount of hot gas generated by the carbon reduction section is conveyed to the dryer section, and the assembly is adapted to produce dry fly ash.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignees: Astee, Inc., Municipal Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: Wendell Feltman, Kevin Risley, Patrick Rooney, Jerry Scott, Devin Frank Whitehead, Malcolm Leland Swanson
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Publication number: 20220212142Abstract: A carbon reduction assembly adapted for use with wet and dry coal combustion products (“CCPs”). The assembly includes a direct-fired carbon reduction section having a dry material inlet device that is adapted to receive the dry CCPs and a direct-fired carbon reduction section burner unit that is adapted to reduce carbon content in the dry CCPs. The assembly also includes a direct-fired dryer section that is operatively connected with the direct-fired carbon reduction section and has a wet material inlet device that is adapted to receive the wet CCPs and a direct-fired dryer section drum that is adapted to dry the wet CCPs. The assembly further includes a control unit that is operatively connected with the carbon reduction section and the dryer section. An amount of hot gas generated by the carbon reduction section is conveyed to the dryer section, and the assembly is adapted to produce dry fly ash.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicants: Astec, Inc., Municipal Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: Wendell Feltman, Kevin Risley, Patrick Rooney, Jerry Scott, Devin Frank Whitehead, Malcolm Leland Swanson
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Publication number: 20210023473Abstract: A remediation plant for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. The preferred plant includes a reboiler that is adapted to provide heat to the drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid, a mud drum that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a distillation column that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a condenser that is operatively connected to the distillation column, a condenser tank that is operatively connected to the condenser, an oil-water separator that is operatively connected to the condenser tank, and a pump that is operatively connected to the oil-water separator. The preferred remediation plant is adapted to remove synthetic drilling fluid from drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. A method for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicants: Astec, Inc., Municipal Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: Wendell Feltman, Patrick Rooney, Jerry Scott, Kevin Risley, Bob Reed, Dusty McNabb
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Patent number: 10809328Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an inductor including at least one inductor coil, the at least one inductor coil including a plurality of outer longitudinal portions aligned around an outer periphery of the inductor, and a plurality of inner longitudinal portions aligned around an interior of the inductor. The plurality of outer longitudinal portions and the plurality of inner longitudinal portions collectively form two width-wise sides of the inductor and two length-wise sides of the inductor. The two width-wise sides and the two lengthwise sides define a substantially rectangular prism shape. The two width-wise sides and the two lengthwise sides define a hollow inductor core.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ruxi Wang, Juan Antonio Sabate, Gary Dwayne Mandrusiak, Kevin Patrick Rooney, Karthik Kumar Bodla
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Publication number: 20200124688Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an inductor including at least one inductor coil, the at least one inductor coil including a plurality of outer longitudinal portions aligned around an outer periphery of the inductor, and a plurality of inner longitudinal portions aligned around an interior of the inductor. The plurality of outer longitudinal portions and the plurality of inner longitudinal portions collectively form two width-wise sides of the inductor and two length-wise sides of the inductor. The two width-wise sides and the two lengthwise sides define a substantially rectangular prism shape. The two width-wise sides and the two lengthwise sides define a hollow inductor core.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ruxi Wang, Juan Antonio Sabate, Gary Dwayne Mandrusiak, Kevin Patrick Rooney, Karthik Kumar Bodla
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Patent number: 10406720Abstract: An apparatus for pre-processing logs to separate outer jacket fibers, comprising a plurality of spaced apart rollers through which a log can pass, each roller having at least one outwardly extending concentric projection, the projection being suitable to separate fibers. A pressure mechanism determines the diameter of the log so that the rollers can provide the appropriate amount of pressure to and engagement of the projections with the log. A feeding mechanism moves the log along a flow path past the rollers.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: SCRIMTEC HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Kevin Patrick Rooney, William Anderson Thomas, Jr., James Michael White, Roy Daniel Seale, Bobby Lyn White, Adam Glenn Barwick, Don Roberts Clark
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Publication number: 20180292139Abstract: A heat exchanger module includes a curved inner surface adapted to enclose at least a portion of an outside surface of a conduit. The heat exchanger module further includes a curved outer surface at least partially enclosing the curved inner surface. The heat exchanger module further includes a first port adapted to receive heat exchanger fluid and a second port spaced from the first port and adapted to exhaust heat exchanger fluid. The heat exchanger module further comprises a plurality of curved flow guides disposed between the curved inner surface and the curved outer surface. The curved flow guides are disposed between the first and second ports and they define a closed flow path between the first port and the second port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: PATRICK ROONEY, RALPH BENCRISCUTTO, DANIEL STAADEN
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Patent number: 9751133Abstract: A drill and/or tap guide, adapted for use in machining a straight hole through a variety of workpieces, defining a plurality of standard diameter-sized guide holes, presenting orthogonal sides and surfaces, and a plurality of alignment lines that cooperatively facilitate alignment of the guide and workpiece, and further presenting a double-V clearance notch that facilitates use with angular and curvilinear workpieces, and removal of extrusion and chips during drilling.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Bruce Patrick Rooney
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Publication number: 20160303661Abstract: A drill and/or tap guide, adapted for use in machining a straight hole through a variety of workpieces, defining a plurality of standard diameter-sized guide holes, presenting orthogonal sides and surfaces, and a plurality of alignment lines that cooperatively facilitate alignment of the guide and workpiece, and further presenting a double-V clearance notch that facilitates use with angular and curvilinear workpieces, and removal of extrusion and chips during drilling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Bruce Patrick Rooney
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Publication number: 20160243720Abstract: An apparatus for pre-processing logs to separate outer jacket fibers, comprising a plurality of spaced apart rollers through which a log can pass, each roller having at least one outwardly extending concentric projection, the projection being suitable to separate fibers. A pressure mechanism determines the diameter of the log so that the rollers can provide the appropriate amount of pressure to and engagement of the projections with the log. A feeding mechanism moves the log along a flow path past the rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Kevin Patrick ROONEY, William Anderson THOMAS, JR., James Michael WHITE, Roy Daniel SEALE, Bobby Lyn WHITE, Adam Glenn BARWICK, Don Roberts CLARK
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Patent number: 7677394Abstract: A wafer shipping container has a first housing subcontainer. A second housing subcontainer mates with the first housing subcontainer to form a housing. The first housing subcontainer is substantially the same as the second housing subcontainer. A process carrier fits inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.Inventor: Patrick Rooney Conarro
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Patent number: 7121414Abstract: A semiconductor cassette reducer has a first substantially U-shaped plate and a second substantially U-shaped plate. A number of wafer supports connect the first substantially U-shaped plate to the second substantially U-shaped plate. Several retention springs are attached to the first substantially U-shaped plate. The retention springs hold the semiconductor cassette reducer in a FOUP (front opening unified pod).Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Haggott Beckhart, Patrick Rooney Conarro, Kamran Michael Farivar-Sadri
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Publication number: 20040237705Abstract: A cover for a pedal has a substantially rectangular housing. An opening on a side of the substantially rectangular housing has a cross section having the approximate form of a pedal. An impression is formed on a top surface of the substantially rectangular housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Patrick Rooney Conarro, Richard Dean Soat
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Patent number: 6789328Abstract: A semiconductor load port alignment device has a housing with a registration face and an alignment measurement face. A plurality of sensors are contained in the housing near the alignment measurement face. A processor is connected to the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Haggott Beckhart, Patrick Rooney Conarro, Kevin James Harrell, Kamran Michael Farivar-Sadri
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Publication number: 20040134828Abstract: A wafer shipping container has a first housing subcontainer. A second housing subcontainer mates with the first housing subcontainer to form a housing. The first housing subcontainer is substantially the same as the second housing subcontainer. A process carrier fits inside the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Patrick Rooney Conarro
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Publication number: 20030121870Abstract: A semiconductor cassette reducer has a first substantially U-shaped plate and a second substantially U-shaped plate. A number of wafer supports connect the first substantially U-shaped plate to the second substantially U-shaped plate. Several retention springs are attached to the first substantially U-shaped plate. The retention springs hold the semiconductor cassette reducer in a FOUP (front opening unified pod).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: July 3, 2003Applicant: Microtool, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Haggott Beckhart, Patrick Rooney Conarro, Kamran Michael Farivar-Sadri
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Patent number: 6568098Abstract: An alignment wafer for a semiconductor processing tool has a disk having a radius of a standard semiconductor wafer. The disk is formed of a flexible, substantially non-deformable material. A concentric transparent disk is inside of the disk.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Microtool, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Haggott Beckhart, Patrick Rooney Conarro, Kamran Michael Farivar-Sadri
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Patent number: D738176Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Bruce Patrick Rooney