Patents by Inventor Paul McLaughlin
Paul McLaughlin 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: 11662715Abstract: Methods and systems for synchronizing controllers in an automation control system, can involve arranging redundancy elements in an automation control system comprising a group of nodes, wherein the redundancy elements can include one or more primary controllers and a group of concurrent secondary controllers, and wherein a back-up to the primary controller can exist on any node. Such methods and systems can further involve backing-up of the primary controller by the one or more secondary controllers to allow the primary controller to maintain the one or more secondary controllers as a new, alternate secondary controller for a load balancing or an equipment update.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Joseph Felix, Norman Swanson, Jason Urso
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Publication number: 20210255605Abstract: Methods and systems for synchronizing controllers in an automation control system, can involve arranging redundancy elements in an automation control system comprising a group of nodes, wherein the redundancy elements can include one or more primary controllers and a group of concurrent secondary controllers, and wherein a back-up to the primary controller can exist on any node.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Joseph Felix, Norman Swanson, Jason Urso
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Patent number: 11044320Abstract: A distribution system that provides for multicast transmission of the most important data that is of highest interest and value to client applications including HMI stations, historians, trend views, alarm management functions, advanced process controls, peer-peer communications and supervisory control. A blast list containing the types of data that are to be collected is formulated and stored in a system server and sent to embedded controllers which then multicasts that data to the system server and all console stations in the system.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Joseph Pradeep Felix, Christopher Michael Gilbert, David Barry Granatelli, James A. Strilich
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Patent number: 11009840Abstract: In an industrial automation system, a control device adapted to a container-based architecture has been developed. The control device may comprise one or more containers instantiated with control execution application, communication application, and or redundancy management application.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Joseph Felix, James M. Schreder, Michael Waynick
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Publication number: 20200401089Abstract: In an industrial automation system, a control device adapted to a container-based architecture has been developed. The control device may comprise one or more containers instantiated with control execution application, communication application, and or redundancy management application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Joseph Felix, James M. Schreder, Michael Waynick
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Publication number: 20200314183Abstract: A distribution system that provides for multicast transmission of the most important data that is of highest interest and value to client applications including HMI stations, historians, trend views, alarm management functions, advanced process controls, peer-peer communications and supervisory control. A blast list containing the types of data that are to be collected is formulated and stored in a system server and sent to embedded controllers which then multicasts that data to the system server and all console stations in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Joseph Pradeep Felix, Christopher Michael Gilbert, David Barry Granatelli, James A. Strilich
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Patent number: 10038653Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for generating at least one custom email message based, at least in part, on input from a user of a computer system, the computer system having a display. The method comprises acts of presenting, to the user in the display of the computer system, an editor interface displaying an initial approximation of an email message comprising a plurality of content blocks; accepting, through the editor interface, at least one customization of at least one of a content of at least one of the plurality of content blocks and a layout of the plurality of content blocks; and displaying through the editor interface a customized approximation of the email message based, at least in part, on the initial approximation of the email message and the at least one customization.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: CONSTANT CONTACT, INC.Inventors: Yan Gao, Sridhar Gorantla, Paul McLaughlin, Michael Fitterman
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Publication number: 20160308805Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for generating at least one custom email message based, at least in part, on input from a user of a computer system, the computer system having a display. The method comprises acts of presenting, to the user in the display of the computer system, an editor interface displaying an initial approximation of an email message comprising a plurality of content blocks; accepting, through the editor interface, at least one customization of at least one of a content of at least one of the plurality of content blocks and a layout of the plurality of content blocks; and displaying through the editor interface a customized approximation of the email message based, at least in part, on the initial approximation of the email message and the at least one customization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: CONSTANT CONTACT, INC.Inventors: Yan Gao, Sridhar Gorantla, Paul McLaughlin, Michael Fitterman
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Patent number: 9296120Abstract: A method for weighing sliced products to generate product batches of a pre-determined weight. A slicer slices products which are disposed onto a slice scale located beneath the output end of the slicer. An intermediate weight is measured at a pre-determined point in the slicing process. The intermediate weight information is used to calculate the minimum number of completion slices, based on thicknesses of the slices, needed to meet the target weight. The competed draft is transferred to a check sale where a final draft weight is measured and compared to a sum of the intermediate weight and the weight of the completion slices. Comparison of the weight is used to adjust slicing parameters for more precise targeting of the desired weight of the next draft. Completion slices may be adjusted in thickness to minimize the giveaway weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Brad DeBlecourt, Thomas C. Wolcott, Scott A. Lindee
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Patent number: 9256586Abstract: A visual editor for generating a custom email message. An editor interface may display an approximation of an email message. A user may customize content and layout of an email message through the editor interface. A user interface system may track such customizations to enable faster remote operations to be performed on content of the email message. A plurality of substantially modular renderers may enable a plurality of different output representations to be generated from a single stored representation of the email message.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Inventors: Yan Gao, Sridhar Gorantla, Paul McLaughlin, Michael Fitterman
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Publication number: 20150369649Abstract: A method for weighing sliced products to generate product batches of a pre- determined weight. A slicer slices products which are disposed onto a slice scale located beneath the output end of the slicer. An intermediate weight is measured at a pre-determined point in the slicing process. The intermediate weight information is used to calculate the minimum number of completion slices, based on thicknesses of the slices, needed to meet the target weight. The competed draft is transferred to a check sale where a final draft weight is measured and compared to a sum of the intermediate weight and the weight of the completion slices. Comparison of the weight is used to adjust slicing parameters for more precise targeting of the desired weight of the next draft. Completion slices may be adjusted in thickness to minimize the giveaway weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Brad DeBlecourt, Thomas C. Wolcott, Scott A. Lindee
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Publication number: 20150345234Abstract: A tubular handling tool is taught for use as an elevator, comprising one or more slips movably retained by one or more upper and lower rings, wherein the upper and lower rings provide constraint against radial expansion forces. A frame is taught for an elevator comprising one or more upper and lower rings and one or more removable means for connecting the upper and lower rings and attaching the frame to a top drive. A tubular handling tool is taught for use as a top mount spider comprising one or more slips movably retained by one or more upper and lower rings, wherein the upper and lower rings provide constraint against radial expansion forces. A tubular handling tool is taught for use as a flush mount spider comprising one or more slips movably retained on an upper ring and a lower ring. A slip is taught comprising a movable sliphead.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: MCCOY GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Anandraj DAIRIAM, Ronaldus R.M. ROLING, Jochen PFRENGER, Paul MCLAUGHLIN
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Patent number: 9156181Abstract: A method for weighing sliced products to generate product batches of a pre-determined weight. A slicer slices products which are disposed onto a slice scale located beneath the output end of the slicer. An intermediate weight is measured at a pre-determined point in the slicing process. The intermediate weight information is used to calculate the minimum number of completion slices, based on thicknesses of the slices, needed to meet the target weight. The competed draft is transferred to a check sale where a final draft weight is measured and compared to a sum of the intermediate weight and the weight of the completion slices. Comparison of the weight is used to adjust slicing parameters for more precise targeting of the desired weight of the next draft. Completion slices may be adjusted in thickness to minimize the giveaway weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Brad DeBlecourt, Thomas C. Wolcott, Scott A. Lindee
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Publication number: 20120205164Abstract: A method for weighing sliced products to generate product batches of a pre-determined weight. A slicer slices products which are disposed onto a slice scale located beneath the output end of the slicer. An intermediate weight is measured at a pre-determined point in the slicing process. The intermediate weight information is used to calculate the minimum number of completion slices, based on thicknesses of the slices, needed to meet the target weight. The competed draft is transferred to a check sale where a final draft weight is measured and compared to a sum of the intermediate weight and the weight of the completion slices. Comparison of the weight is used to adjust slicing parameters for more precise targeting of the desired weight of the next draft. Completion slices may be adjusted in thickness to minimize the giveaway weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Brad DeBlecourt, Thomas C. Wolcott, Scott A. Lindee
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Publication number: 20120204095Abstract: A visual editor for generating a custom email message. An editor interface may display an approximation of an email message. A user may customize content and layout of an email message through the editor interface. A user interface system may track such customizations to enable faster remote operations to be performed on content of the email message. A plurality of substantially modular renderers may enable a plurality of different output representations to be generated from a single stored representation of the email message.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Yan Gao, Sridhar Gorantla, Paul McLaughlin, Michael Fitterman
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Patent number: 8141732Abstract: A bottle. The bottle may include a cup with a number of first conical sections, a lid with a number of second conical sections, and a closure positioned on the lid. The upper conical sections mate with the lower conical sections.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Jeremie F. Bohen, Donna B. Baida, Paul McLaughlin
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Patent number: 8108763Abstract: A visual editor for generating a custom email message. An editor interface may display an approximation of an email message. A user may customize content and layout of an email message through the editor interface. A user interface system may track such customizations to enable faster remote operations to be performed on content of the email message. A plurality of substantially modular renderers may enable a plurality of different output representations to be generated from a single stored representation of the email message.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Constant Contact, Inc.Inventors: Yan Gao, Sridhar Gorantla, Paul McLaughlin, Michael Fitterman
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Publication number: 20110256934Abstract: A communication network and method of conversion provides an Ethernet and a first protocol to a gaming area. The network includes a server area Ethernet; a gaming area Ethernet; a long cable; a first converter connected to an end of the long cable and arranged to communicate with a second converter using a first protocol over the long cable, and connected to the server area Ethernet; the second converter connected to the long cable and arranged to communicate with the first converter using the first protocol, and connected to the gaming area Ethernet; a controller board of a gaming device located in the gaming area, communicating via the first and second converter using a second protocol with a game controller computer located in the server area Ethernet; and a game board of the gaming device, and communicating via the first and second converter using Ethernet with a server.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Paul McLaughlin, Wayne Walkwitz
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Publication number: 20090090429Abstract: A method for loading a particulate catalyst into a vertical catalyst tube includes (i) introducing catalyst loading apparatus into a vertical catalyst tube, (ii) loading catalyst particles into the top of the tube whereinafter they contact the apparatus as they pass down the tube, forming a uniform bed of catalyst beneath the apparatus and (iii) simultaneously removing the apparatus from the catalyst tube in timed relationship to the catalyst loading, wherein the apparatus includes one or more deflector units, each deflector unit including a plurality of inclined deflector plates arranged on a rigid elongate member such that all the catalyst particles are deflected by one or more of the plates as they pass through the or each unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Johnson Matthey PLCInventors: Garry Cochrane, David Evans Foster, Paul McLaughlin, Michael Peter Roberts
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Patent number: D986065Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventor: Paul Mclaughlin