Patents by Inventor Patrick Sheehan
Patrick Sheehan 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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Patent number: 11962872Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Andrerson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20240119201Abstract: Methods and apparatus operative to quantify building metrics using artificial intelligence analysis of a design plan and apply the quantified building metrics to smoke control practices. A design plan is represented using multiple dynamic components. Each dynamic component may include a parameter changeable via the user interactive interface. The dynamic components may be arranged in a user interactive interface to form a first set of boundaries, including a respective length and area, and defining at least a portion of a first unit. AI may determine a longest path of egress and a supportable occupancy load that may be used to determine compliance with parameters of a given code. The AI may assess whether a building described in the design plans complies with a relevant code set forth by an authority having jurisdiction. Codes may include, for example, codes relating to smoke control and fire safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: CodeComply.Ai, Corp.Inventors: Matthew Foley, Michael Sheehan, Patrick E Murphy, Johnny Maghzal
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Publication number: 20240078359Abstract: Apparatus operative via executable software to quantify building metrics using artificial intelligence analysis of a design plan. A design plan is represented using multiple dynamic components. Each dynamic component may include a parameter changeable via the user interactive interface. The dynamic components may be arranged in a user interactive interface to form a first set of boundaries, including a respective length and area, and defining at least a portion of a first unit. AI is used to determine a longest path of egress and a supportable occupancy load that may be used to determine compliance with parameters of a given code. The AI may assess whether a building described in the design plans complies with a relevant code set forth by an authority having jurisdiction. Codes may include, for example, codes enforcing fire safety and the Americans with Disabilities Act.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Togal.AI Inc.Inventors: Michael Sheehan, Patrick E. Murphy, Johnny Maghzal, Patrick Hughes, Emilia Keller, Matthew Foley
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Publication number: 20220394352Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Andrerson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20220382801Abstract: A request for information (RFI) system is provided for use in communications networks including broadcast networks and the Internet. In one implementation, a code identifying an item of media content of interest (e.g. television, newspaper, magazines, billboards, radio) is captured and input to an RFI system that includes stored media tags and a search tool for matching inputs to the stored media tags. Upon receipt of the captured code, the RFI system matches the captured code with the stored media tags and provides a response to the user based on the match. The response may include or relate to follow-on or premium information relating to the content of interest. Using this information, an RFI data center or an RFI platform may credit value to a rewards account established for the network user based on the user's verified consumption of assets and/or data requests.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: David Downey, Patrick Sheehan, Bruce Anderson, II, Daniel Wilson
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Patent number: 11365016Abstract: A plasma propulsion system with no internal electrodes is described. Gas is flowed into an insulated axisymmetric plasma liner. A radio frequency antenna generates an inductive or helicon plasma discharge within the liner. The plasma is accelerated through a converging/diverging magnetic field out of the liner, generating thrust.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Benjamin Longmier, John Patrick Sheehan, Alec D. Gallimore
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Patent number: 11345946Abstract: A fluid container holder includes a body having a receptacle configured to receive a container. The body has a conductive outer surface for connection to an electrical ground or voltage source, and the holder is not formed solely of an electrically conductive metal. A fluid container handling assembly includes a drawer having a holder supporting a fluid container, and a frame supporting the holder. The frame is movable between a first position providing access to the holder and a second position positioning the holder within the instrument. The assembly also includes a first lock securing the holder to the frame when the frame is at the first frame position and unlocking the holder from the frame when the frame is at the second frame position. The assembly also includes a holder transporter configured to move the holder between a first holder position and a second holder position within the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: David Opalsky, David Buse, James T. Tuggle, Alexander Navarro, Patrick Sheehan
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Patent number: 11325727Abstract: A magnetic nozzle having a converging/diverging contour shape that converts the thermal energy of a propellant into directed kinetic energy, but uses magnetic fields instead of a physical boundary to direct the flow of particles.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Benjamin Longmier, John Patrick Sheehan
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Patent number: 11284166Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Invidi Techologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 10897656Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20200177968Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20180282788Abstract: A fluid container holder includes a body having a receptacle configured to receive a container. The body has a conductive outer surface for connection to an electrical ground or voltage source, and the holder is not formed solely of an electrically conductive metal. A fluid container handling assembly includes a drawer having a holder supporting a fluid container, and a frame supporting the holder. The frame is movable between a first position providing access to the holder and a second position positioning the holder within the instrument. The assembly also includes a first lock securing the holder to the frame when the frame is at the first frame position and unlocking the holder from the frame when the frame is at the second frame position. The assembly also includes a holder transporter configured to move the holder between a first holder position and a second holder position within the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: David OPALSKY, David BUSE, James T. TUGGLE, Alexander NAVARRO, Patrick SHEEHAN
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Patent number: 10049354Abstract: Systems and methods that receive one or more images and based at least in part on the received images, identify information associated with a payment instrument. The information associated with the payment instrument may be stored in a payment instrument repository, such as an electronic wallet (eWallet), associated with a user. The eWallet may be accessed by the user to add, delete, or modify payment instruments and associated information in the eWallet. The eWallet may further be used by the use to initiate a financial transaction using one or more of the payment instruments associated with the eWallet.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: FISERV, INC.Inventors: Leah Phillips Kenyon, Todd Christopher Barlok, Timothy Patrick Sheehan
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Publication number: 20170286950Abstract: Systems and methods that receive one or more images and based at least in part on the received images, identify information associated with a payment instrument. The information associated with the payment instrument may be stored in a payment instrument repository, such as an electronic wallet (eWallet), associated with a user. The eWallet may be accessed by the user to add, delete, or modify payment instruments and associated information in the eWallet. The eWallet may further be used by the use to initiate a financial transaction using one or more of the payment instruments associated with the eWallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Leah Phillips Kenyon, Todd Christopher Barlok, Timothy Patrick Sheehan
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Patent number: 9710806Abstract: Systems and methods that receive one or more images and based at least in part on the received images, identify information associated with a payment instrument. The information associated with the payment instrument may be stored in a payment instrument repository, such as an electronic wallet (eWallet), associated with a user. The eWallet may be accessed by the user to add, delete, or modify payment instruments and associated information in the eWallet. The eWallet may further be used by the use to initiate a financial transaction using one or more of the payment instruments associated with the eWallet.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Fiserv, Inc.Inventors: Leah Phillips Kenyon, Todd Christopher Barlok, Timothy Patrick Sheehan
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Patent number: 9503795Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20160227296Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20160207642Abstract: A plasma propulsion system with no internal electrodes is described. Gas is flowed into an insulated axisymmetric plasma liner. A radio frequency antenna generates an inductive or helicon plasma discharge within the liner. The plasma is accelerated through a converging/diverging magnetic field out of the liner, generating thrust.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Benjamin LONGMIER, John Patrick SHEEHAN, Alec D. GALLIMORE
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Publication number: 20160200458Abstract: A magnetic nozzle having a converging/diverging contour shape that converts the thermal energy of a propellant into directed kinetic energy, but uses magnetic fields instead of a physical boundary to direct the flow of particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Benjamin LONGMIER, John Patrick SHEEHAN
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Publication number: 20160096612Abstract: A payload delivery and recovery system, having a payload including a data collection device arranged to collect data, and a controllable ascent vehicle comprising a controllable lighter than air (LTA) mechanism detachably coupled to the payload and used during an ascent phase to deliver the payload to a pre-determined altitude. The LTA mechanism includes low cost super-pressure balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Longmier, John Mark Guthery, John Patrick Sheehan