Patents by Inventor Paul J. O'Connor

Paul J. O'Connor 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: 11806754
    Abstract: A system for measuring volume flow of a material includes: an imaging receiver for receiving images of a screen deck of a vibratory shaker from an overhead position; at least one illumination device for projecting a line of light onto the screen deck from an angle different than a viewing angle of the imaging receiver to the screen deck; and a mounting bracket for holding the imaging receiver and the at least one illumination device in a substantially fixed relative position to one another and to the screen deck. The system is determines the volume flow of the material based on the images of the screen deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: J.M. CANTY INC.
    Inventors: Paul J. O'Brien, Thomas M. Canty
  • Publication number: 20210402438
    Abstract: A system for measuring volume flow of a material includes: an imaging receiver for receiving images of a screen deck of a vibratory shaker from an overhead position; at least one illumination device for projecting a line of light onto the screen deck from an angle different than a viewing angle of the imaging receiver to the screen deck; and a mounting bracket for holding the imaging receiver and the at least one illumination device in a substantially fixed relative position to one another and to the screen deck. The system is determines the volume flow of the material based on the images of the screen deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Paul J. O'Brien, Thomas M. Canty
  • Patent number: 9959731
    Abstract: A system for making sure that two wireless devices (a perimeter-anchoring device and a constrained device) are not separated too far apart by having a dynamic perimeter that follows the perimeter-anchoring device as it moves. In some embodiments, the size and/or shape of the perimeter is controlled by machine logic based rules, based at least in part, upon a set of environmental factor(s). Some possible environmental factors include: line of sight, pollution, noise level, presence of stranger(s), streets, traffic, body(ies) of water, contamination, allergen, or blocking obstruction(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jhansi R. Kolla, Paul J. O'Donnell, Michael S. Thomason
  • Patent number: 9678016
    Abstract: A flow analyzer includes a flow body having a single-piece construction. The flow body includes a flow path extending through the flow body along a flow direction between opposing inlet and outlet ports and an enclosed wiring conduit extending substantially transverse to the flow direction between a first side of the flow body and a second side of the flow body. The enclosed wiring conduit is isolated from the flow path. An illumination unit is disposed on the first side of the flow body and configured to illuminate fluid within the flow path. An observation unit is disposed on the second side of the flow body and configured to visually observe the fluid within the flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: J.M. CANTY INC
    Inventors: Paul J. O'Brien, Thomas M. Canty, David E. Jean, Justin R. Hallbach, Michael F. Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20170148295
    Abstract: A system for making sure that two wireless devices (a perimeter-anchoring device and a constrained device) are not separated too far apart by having a dynamic perimeter that follows the perimeter-anchoring device as it moves. In some embodiments, the size and/or shape of the perimeter is controlled by machine logic based rules, based at least in part, upon a set of environmental factor(s). Some possible environmental factors include: line of sight, pollution, noise level, presence of stranger(s), streets, traffic, body(ies) of water, contamination, allergen, or blocking obstruction(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Jhansi R. Kolla, Paul J. O'Donnell, Michael S. Thomason
  • Publication number: 20170122847
    Abstract: A flow analysis system for analyzing fluid from a process flow line includes a flow analyzer, a single point sampler configured to connect to the process flow line, the single point sampler including a sample line having an inflow passage and an outflow passage, an inflow pipe connecting the inflow passage of the sample line to the flow analyzer, and an outflow pipe connecting the flow analyzer to the outflow passage of the sample line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Richard F. Marinelli
  • Patent number: 9600992
    Abstract: A system for making sure that two wireless devices (a perimeter-anchoring device and a constrained device) are not separated too far apart by having a dynamic perimeter that follows the perimeter-anchoring device as it moves. In some embodiments, the size and/or shape of the perimeter is controlled by machine logic based rules, based at least in part, upon a set of environmental factor(s). Some possible environmental factors include: line of sight, pollution, noise level, presence of stranger(s), streets, traffic, body(ies) of water, contamination, allergen, or blocking obstruction(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jhansi R. Kolla, Paul J. O'Donnell, Michael S. Thomason
  • Publication number: 20170061761
    Abstract: A system for making sure that two wireless devices (a perimeter-anchoring device and a constrained device) are not separated too far apart by having a dynamic perimeter that follows the perimeter-anchoring device as it moves. In some embodiments, the size and/or shape of the perimeter is controlled by machine logic based rules, based at least in part, upon a set of environmental factor(s). Some possible environmental factors include: line of sight, pollution, noise level, presence of stranger(s), streets, traffic, body(ies) of water, contamination, allergen, or blocking obstruction(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jhansi R. Kolla, Paul J. O'Donnell, Michael S. Thomason
  • Publication number: 20160216213
    Abstract: A flow analyzer includes a flow body having a single-piece construction. The flow body includes a flow path extending through the flow body along a flow direction between opposing inlet and outlet ports and an enclosed wiring conduit extending substantially transverse to the flow direction between a first side of the flow body and a second side of the flow body. The enclosed wiring conduit is isolated from the flow path. An illumination unit is disposed on the first side of the flow body and configured to illuminate fluid within the flow path. An observation unit is disposed on the second side of the flow body and configured to visually observe the fluid within the flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Paul J. O'Brien, Thomas M. Canty, David E. Jean, Justin R. Hallbach, Michael F. Rizzo
  • Patent number: 9239275
    Abstract: A direct line sampling system includes a flow line for a process flow, a diluent flush line for a diluent, and a sampling valve structure disposed in the flow line. The sampling valve structure includes a sampling chamber and has a first position in which the sampling chamber is in communication with the flow line so as to provide a path for the process flow through the sampling chamber. The sampling chamber captures a sample from the process flow when the sampling valve structure switches to a second position in which the sampling chamber is in communication with the diluent flush line. The diluent flushes the sample to a mixing chamber disposed downstream of the diluent flush line where the sample is diluted. An outlet line extends from an outlet of the mixing chamber to an analysis instrument configured to analyze particles in the diluted sample of the process flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: J.M. CANTY INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Justin R. Hallbach
  • Publication number: 20140250987
    Abstract: A direct line sampling system includes a flow line for a process flow, a diluent flush line for a diluent, and a sampling valve structure disposed in the flow line. The sampling valve structure includes a sampling chamber and has a first position in which the sampling chamber is in communication with the flow line so as to provide a path for the process flow through the sampling chamber. The sampling chamber captures a sample from the process flow when the sampling valve structure switches to a second position in which the sampling chamber is in communication with the diluent flush line. The diluent flushes the sample to a mixing chamber disposed downstream of the diluent flush line where the sample is diluted. An outlet line extends from an outlet of the mixing chamber to an analysis instrument configured to analyze particles in the diluted sample of the process flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: J.M. CANTY INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Justin R. Hallbach
  • Patent number: 8297302
    Abstract: A flow cell device for observing a fluid includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first viewing member, and a second viewing member. The first viewing member, which is disposed in and coupled to the housing, includes a first window and a spray ring. The spray ring includes cleaning ports in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid inlet port. The second viewing member includes a second window and is disposed in and coupled to the housing opposite the first viewing member such that an aperture that is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet is defined between the first window and the second window. The spray ring does not extend past a surface of the first window facing the aperture and each of the cleaning ports is oriented such that a fluid provided under pressure to the cleaning ports is ejected toward the second window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: J. M. Canty, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. O'Brien, Thomas M. Canty
  • Publication number: 20110240134
    Abstract: A flow cell device for observing a fluid includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first viewing member, and a second viewing member. The first viewing member, which is disposed in and coupled to the housing, includes a first window and a spray ring. The spray ring includes cleaning ports in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid inlet port. The second viewing member includes a second window and is disposed in and coupled to the housing opposite the first viewing member such that an aperture that is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet is defined between the first window and the second window. The spray ring does not extend past a surface of the first window facing the aperture and each of the cleaning ports is oriented such that a fluid provided under pressure to the cleaning ports is ejected toward the second window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: J.M. Canty , Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. O'Brien, Thomas M. Canty
  • Publication number: 20110093307
    Abstract: A system is described for providing a workforce planning tool. The system may include a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory may store organizational information including the number of employees, a growth percentage over a period of time, net employee turnover over the period of time, and a hiring percentage over the period of time for each hire type used by the organization. The processor may receive the information and determine a talent gap consisting of a total number of hires required based on the number of employees, the growth percentage and the net employee turnover. The processor may determine a number of hires of each hire type based on the hiring percentage for each hire type and the total number of hires, and may transform the number of hires for each hire type into a hiring strategy. The processor may provide the hiring strategy to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: ACCENTURE GLOBAL SERVICES GMBH
    Inventor: Paul J. O'Keeffe
  • Patent number: 7518716
    Abstract: An inspection device for inspecting a granular product includes a feed tray having a receiving region for receiving the granular product and an imaging region and a vibration device configured to impart vibrations to the feed tray for moving granules of the granular product from the receiving region to the imaging region. The inspection device also includes an image capturing device configured to capture an image of a sample of the granular product in an image area of the imaging region. In addition, a method for inspecting a granular product includes disposing the granular product on a receiving region of a feed tray, vibrating the feed tray so as to induce a movement of the granular product from the receiving region of the feed tray to an imaging region of the feed tray, and capturing an image of a sample of the granular product in an image area of the imaging region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: J.M. Canty Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Christian P. Marks, Richard E. Owen
  • Patent number: 7446869
    Abstract: A particle inspection device includes a feeder configured to drop a particle through an image area. The feeder includes a tray surface having a flat portion and an edge portion disposed above the image area. The inspection device also includes a vibration device configured to vibrate the feeder induce movement of the particle from the flat portion to the edge portion and an image capturing device configured to capture an image of the particle in the image area. The edge portion may be a downwardly curved edge section and configured to maintain the orientation and reduce tumbling motion as the particle slides off the tray and falls through the image area. Alternately or additionally, a landing element is provided having a landing surface disposed in the image area and angled with respect to the flat portion of the tray surface and configured to receive the particle. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of the particle on the landing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: J.M. Canty Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Christian P. Marks, Richard E. Owen
  • Patent number: 7193702
    Abstract: A fluid inspection device for inspecting a fluid in a vessel includes an elongate insertion well having a rear end disposed at the wall of the vessel and a front end disposed in the interior of the vessel. An inside of the insertion well is sealed off from the fluid in the vessel and an outside of the insertion well is in contact with the fluid in the vessel. A camera unit is disposed in the inside of the insertion well, and a lens in operative communication with the camera unit is disposed at the front end of the insertion well so that a front end of the lens is in contact with the fluid and a rear end of the lens is inside the insertion well. In addition, a light guide having a light emitting end is configured to guide light from the inside of the insertion well to the light emitting end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: J.M. Canty Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien
  • Patent number: 7009703
    Abstract: A particle inspection device includes a feeder configured to drop a particle through an image area, a reflector configured to provide a reflected view of the particle in the image area, and an image capturing device configured to capture an image of the particle in the image area such that the image includes at least a direct view of the particle and the reflected view of the particle. In addition, a method for inspecting a particle includes dropping the particle through an image area, providing a reflected view of the particle in the image area using a reflector, and capturing an image of the particle in the image area using an image capturing device so that the image includes a direct view of the particle and the reflected view of the particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: J.M.Canty Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Christian P. Marks, Richard E. Owen
  • Publication number: 20040184649
    Abstract: An inspection device for inspecting a granular product includes a feed tray having a receiving region for receiving the granular product and an imaging region and a vibration device configured to impart vibrations to the feed tray for moving granules of the granular product from the receiving region to the imaging region. The inspection device also includes an image capturing device configured to capture an image of a sample of the granular product in an image area of the imaging region. In addition, a method for inspecting a granular product includes disposing the granular product on a receiving region of a feed tray, vibrating the feed tray so as to induce a movement of the granular product from the receiving region of the feed tray to an imaging region of the feed tray, and capturing an image of a sample of the granular product in an image area of the imaging region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: J.M. Canty Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Paul J. O'Brien, Christian P. Marks, Richard E. Owen
  • Publication number: 20040149225
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method and an apparatus for plasma coating the inside surface of a container to provide an effective barrier against gas transmission. The method provides a way to deposit rapidly and uniformly very thin and nearly defect-free layers of polyorganosiloxane and silicon oxide on the inner surface of a container to achieve more than an order of magnitude increase in barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher M. Weikart, Paul J. O'Connor, Ing-Feng Hu