Patents by Inventor Paul T. O'Connell

Paul T. O'Connell 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: 12207624
    Abstract: A system for training a domesticated animal includes a platform having a detector for generating a signal corresponding to performance of a predetermined behavior by the animal, wherein the signal is transmitted to a controller. Upon the animal performing the predetermined behavior for a predetermined period of time, the controller generates a feedback indicator to the animal and a caretaker message to a caretaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Inventor: Paul T. O'Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20230143669
    Abstract: A system for training a domesticated animal includes a platform having a detector for generating a signal corresponding to performance of a predetermined behavior by the animal, wherein the signal is transmitted to a controller. Upon the animal performing the predetermined behavior for a predetermined period of time, the controller generates a feedback indicator to the animal and a caretaker message to a caretaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventor: Paul T. O'Dwyer
  • Patent number: 8734481
    Abstract: A filter (10) for use within the lumen of a blood vessel that includes a plurality of interconnected intraluminal filter elements (14) adapted to flexibility convert between a filter configuration and an open configuration. The filter further includes a removable filter head (16) having a retainer (50) and a stopper (70) movable between a first position and a second position. The retainer and the stopper cooperate at the first position to secure the plurality of interconnected intraluminal filter elements into the filter configuration and the movement of the stopper to the second position releases the plurality of interconnected intraluminal filter elements to the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical SAS
    Inventors: Paul T. O'Connell, Armelle Nadal
  • Publication number: 20110106133
    Abstract: A filter (10) for use within the lumen of a blood vessel that includes a plurality of interconnected intraluminal filter elements (14) adapted to flexibility convert between a filter configuration and an open configuration. The filter further includes a removable filter head (16) having a retainer (50) and a stopper (70) movable between a first position and a second position. The retainer and the stopper cooperate at the first position to secure the plurality of interconnected intraluminal filter elements into the filter configuration and the movement of the stopper to the second position releases the plurality of interconnected intraluminal filter elements to the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: B. BRAUN MEDICAL SAS
    Inventors: Paul T. O'Connell, Guy Nadal, Armelle Nadal
  • Publication number: 20030176888
    Abstract: A filter is provided that is convertible from a filter configuration to an open, stent-like configuration. The filter includes a plurality of intraluminal filter elements (filter legs) that may be formed into a single cone or dual cone filter structure. A retainer secures the filter legs in the filter configuration upon initial deployment within a vessel. The retainer is then either self-releasing or removable to permit the filter legs to expand from the filter configuration into what may generally be described as an open or stent-like configuration. A filter web extends, at least in part, between the filter legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: B. Braun Medical SA
    Inventor: Paul T. O'Connell
  • Patent number: 6517559
    Abstract: A filter is provided that is convertible from a filter configuration to an open, stent-like configuration. The filter includes a plurality of intraluminal filter elements (filter legs) that may be formed into a single cone or dual cone filter structure. A retainer secures the filter legs in the filter configuration upon initial deployment within a vessel. The retainer is then either self-releasing or removable to permit the filter legs to expand from the filter configuration into what may generally be described as an open or stent-like configuration. A filter web extends, at least in part, between the filter legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Paul T. O'Connell
  • Patent number: 6267776
    Abstract: A filter is provided that is convertible from a filter configuration to an open, stent-like configuration. The filter includes a plurality of intraluminal filter elements (filter legs) that may be formed into a single cone or dual cone filter structure. A retainer secures the filter legs in the filter configuration upon initial deployment within a vessel. The retainer is then either self-releasing or removable to permit the filter legs to expand from the filter configuration into what may generally be described as an open or stent-like configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Paul T. O'Connell
  • Patent number: 4343522
    Abstract: A system for electrically connecting two locomotives coupled in a consist and each having a pair of live electrical receptacles thereon located one at each end on opposite sides of the longitudinal vertical center plane includes an elongated jumper cable having connector heads at each end is permanently mounted on one end of the locomotive by an elongated flexible support having one end attached intermediate the connector heads. A pair of dummy receptacles are mounted one on each side of the locomotive in position to each have one of the connector heads of the permanently mounted jumper cable connected thereto so that, when not in use, the jumper cable extends generally across the end of the locomotive and has one end supported on each side portion thereof and its intermediate portion supported between the two dummy receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: National Steel Corporation
    Inventor: Paul T. O'Neil