Patents by Inventor Peter O'Brien
Peter O'Brien 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: 11013851Abstract: Described are embodiments that include methods and devices for separating components from multi-component fluids. Embodiments may involve use of separation vessels and movement of components into and out of separation vessels through ports. Embodiments may involve the separation of plasma from whole blood. Also described are embodiments that include methods and devices for positioning portions, e.g., loops, of disposables in medical devices. Embodiments may involve use of surfaces for automatically guiding loops to position them into a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Terumo BCT, Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Holmes, Thomas J. Felt, Peter O'Brien
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Patent number: 10988927Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspended ceiling hanger clip and a suspended ceiling formed using the hanger clip. The suspended ceiling hanger clip has a longitudinally extending base having a first end and a second end and a pair of generally parallel co-extensive flanges extending downwardly from the base. At least one projection in each flange is formed with a ramp surface. An aperture is formed in the base for receiving an upper end of the elongate suspension rod therein. The suspension rod has a longitudinal axis extending along a length between spaced apart upper and lower ends, with the lower end having an attachment means. The upper end of the suspension rod extends through and is fixedly retained from removal from the aperture in the base of the hanger clip.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: LOCKING KEY PTY LTD AS TRUSTEE FOR LOCKING KEY UNIT TRUSTInventors: Jason Michael Gloftis, Grant Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20210076979Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring a person's ventilation. The device includes a conduit with an exhaled-air receiving portion and an inhaled-air receiving portion. The device includes pressure and oxygen sensor sampling ports. The sampling ports are in fluid communication with the conduit. The device includes a deflector disposed within the conduit. The deflector is configured to deflect air exhaled into the exhaled-air receiving portion of the conduit away from the sensor ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: VO2 MASTER HEALTH SENSORS INC.Inventors: Peter O'BRIEN, Kyle HALLIDAY
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Publication number: 20200310142Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a photonic subsystem for integrating onto a photonic platform. The subsystem comprises a laser source and a plurality of optical components for focusing and directing a laser beam emitted from the laser source into a photonic platform. The laser source and plurality of optical components are mounted to a substrate and encapsulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: University College Cork-National University of Ireland, CorkInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20200190797Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspended ceiling hanger clip and a suspended ceiling formed using the hanger clip. The suspended ceiling hanger clip has a longitudinally extending base having a first end and a second end and a pair of generally parallel co-extensive flanges extending downwardly from the base. At least one projection in each flange is formed with a ramp surface. An aperture is formed in the base for receiving an upper end of the elongate suspension rod therein. The suspension rod has a longitudinal axis extending along a length between spaced apart upper and lower ends, with the lower end having an attachment means. The upper end of the suspension rod extends through and is fixedly retained from removal from the aperture in the base of the hanger clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Jason Michael Gloftis, Grant Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20190377142Abstract: The invention provides a photonic package system comprising at least two optical alignment pins integrated on a package substrate. A key feature of this invention is the addition of alignment structures within the package. When combined with the use of micro optics it enables a ‘fiber-less’ photonic package system that requires no physical connection between and optical fiber and the photonic package system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: University College CorkInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20190110714Abstract: There is provided a device for measuring a user's oxygen-consumption. The device includes a venturi tube. The venturi tube has a first tapered portion, a second tapered portion that is more tapered compared to the first tapered portion, and a constriction between the portions thereof. The device includes at least one pressure sensor in communication with the constriction and the first tapered portion of the venturi tube. The device includes an oxygen sensor in communication with the constriction and the first tapered portion of the venturi tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: VO2 MASTER HEALTH SENSORS INC.Inventors: Peter O'Brien, Kyle Halliday, Kenneth Chau, Joshua Brinkerhoff
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Publication number: 20180304004Abstract: Described are embodiments that include methods and devices for separating components from multi-component fluids. Embodiments may involve use of separation vessels and movement of components into and out of separation vessels through ports. Embodiments may involve the separation of plasma from whole blood. Also described are embodiments that include methods and devices for positioning portions, e.g., loops, of disposables in medical devices. Embodiments may involve use of surfaces for automatically guiding loops to position them into a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Terumo BCT, Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Holmes, Thomas J. Felt, Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20180304000Abstract: Described are embodiments that include methods and devices for separating components from multi-component fluids. Embodiments may involve use of separation vessels and movement of components into and out of separation vessels through ports. Embodiments may involve the separation of plasma from whole blood. Also described are embodiments that include methods and devices for positioning portions, e.g., loops, of disposables in medical devices. Embodiments may involve use of surfaces for automatically guiding loops to position them into a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Terumo BCT, Inc.Inventors: Peter O'BRIEN, Brian M. HOLMES
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Patent number: 9976303Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a suspended ceiling clip and method of using the clip to support a grid-work of channels in a key lock concealed grid suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling clip is used for mounting a furring channel to a top cross rail. The clip comprising a longitudinally extending base; a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the base and between which the base is located; a pair of hooks on each flange, each pair of hooks adapted to releasably connect to the furring channel; at least one projection in each flange, each projection engaging with a surface on the top cross rail to secure the clip within a longitudinal slot of the top cross rail; and wherein the air of flanges extend a predetermined distance from the base so as to space apart the top cross rail and the furring channel to provide a void therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Locking Key PTY LTDInventors: Jason Michael Gloftis, Grant Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20170333609Abstract: Embodiments of pumps are described herein that may be used as peristaltic pumps. The pumps may include features that provide for quiet operation as well as automatically loading of tubing. Embodiments may be implemented in blood separation systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Terumo BCT, Inc.Inventors: Peter O'BRIEN, John Goblirsch
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Publication number: 20170044767Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a suspended ceiling clip and method of using the clip to support a grid-work of channels in a key lock concealed grid suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling clip is used for mounting a furring channel to a top cross rail. The clip comprising a longitudinally extending base; a pair of flanges extending downwardly from the base and between which the base is located; a pair of hooks on each flange, each pair of hooks adapted to releasably connect to the furring channel; at least one projection in each flange, each projection engaging with a surface on the top cross rail to secure the clip within a longitudinal slot of the top cross rail; and wherein the air of flanges extend a preOdetermined distance from the base so as to space apart the top cross rail and the furring channel to provide a void therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Jason Michael Gloftis, Grant Peter O'BRIEN
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Patent number: 9358966Abstract: A system and method for detecting a pre-charge pressure of a hydraulic braking system are disclosed. A controller receives pressure readings from a pressure sensor indicative of the pressure of a hydraulic brake accumulator or the lower pressure of more than one accumulator. In response to fluid being provided to the hydraulic accumulator, the controller determines a first rate of pressure change, a second rate of pressure change different than the first rate, and a transition pressure between the first and second rates. The controller determines an approximate pre-charge pressure of the hydraulic brake accumulator based on the transition pressure. A warning can be provided to the operator or another when the determined pre-charge pressure is lower than a reference pressure.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Stephen Thompson, Peter O'Brien, Biagio Ciarla, Adam J. Adeeb
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Publication number: 20150097417Abstract: A system and method for detecting a pre-charge pressure of a hydraulic braking system are disclosed. A controller receives pressure readings from a pressure sensor indicative of the pressure of a hydraulic brake accumulator or the lower pressure of more than one accumulator. In response to fluid being provided to the hydraulic accumulator, the controller determines a first rate of pressure change, a second rate of pressure change different than the first rate, and a transition pressure between the first and second rates. The controller determines an approximate pre-charge pressure of the hydraulic brake accumulator based on the transition pressure. A warning can be provided to the operator or another when the determined pre-charge pressure is lower than a reference pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.Inventors: Stephen Thompson, Peter O'Brien, Biagio Ciarla, Adam J. Adeeb
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Patent number: 8950894Abstract: The invention provides a wide spectrum light source comprising a housing with an aperture, said aperture adapted to emit light; and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) sources mounted in said housing, wherein said LED sources are arranged at different heights in said housing adapted to provide efficient wide spectrum operation of said light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: University College Cork—National University of IrelandInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20140029254Abstract: The invention provides a wide spectrum light source comprising a housing with an aperture, said aperture adapted to emit light; and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) sources mounted in said housing, wherein said LED sources are arranged at different heights in said housing adapted to provide efficient wide spectrum operation of said light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: University College Cork - National University of IrelandInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Patent number: 8006813Abstract: A method of controlling the temperature of a brake arrangement for a machine is disclosed. The method includes providing a flow of pressurized fluid to the brake arrangement and sensing a first temperature of the fluid downstream of the brake arrangement. The method also includes determining a first temperature range for the brake arrangement and determining if the first sensed temperature falls in the first temperature range. The method also includes requesting an adjustment of at least one fluid parameter of the flow of pressurized fluid in response to determining that the first sensed temperature does not fall within the first temperature range such that the sensed temperature moves to the first temperature range.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Barry James, Peter O'Brien, Darshan C. Patel
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Publication number: 20100032378Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a tertiary effluent treatment process for reducing the phosphate levels in effluent. The process comprises the steps of delivering effluent from a wastewater treatment plant to a primary filter, delivering the filtered effluent to a series of two or more phosphate removal filters, delivering the filtered phosphate-depleted effluent to a treated water tank as treated water, delivering the filtered phosphate-depleted effluent from the treated water tank to a discharge tank as treated water; and, discharging the treated water from the discharge tank as required. Each phosphate removal filter comprises a plurality of polymer-based beads having nano-particles of iron oxide coated thereon. The advantage of using a series of two or more phosphate removal filters is that the process can deliver a final effluent containing specific pre-determined levels of phosphate that may be as low as 0.01 mg/L of effluent, but will in all cases be below 1 mg/L.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Philip Patrick Peter O'Brien, Owen Thomas Leonard
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Publication number: 20080277470Abstract: A device, method and system for voting are disclosed herein. The exemplary voting device may be comprised of a paper ballot unique to each voter, an ink pen which also houses an optical scanning device, multiple redundant electronic storage media devices whereupon cast votes and other information are recorded, and a voting management system used by voters to validate their selections and by poll workers and election judges to authenticate the ballot and resolve voting booth issues such as spoiled ballots. The device may facilitate the casting of votes and ensure their secure and accurate tallying.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: David Wesley Gallaher, John Loyd, Stephen Peter O'Brien, Robert Warren Woodward, JR.
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Publication number: 20080121476Abstract: A method of controlling the temperature of a brake arrangement for a machine is disclosed. The method includes providing a flow of pressurized fluid to the brake arrangement and sensing a first temperature of the fluid downstream of the brake arrangement. The method also includes determining a first temperature range for the brake arrangement and determining if the first sensed temperature falls in the first temperature range. The method also includes requesting an adjustment of at least one fluid parameter of the flow of pressurized fluid in response to determining that the first sensed temperature does not fall within the first temperature range such that the sensed temperature moves to the first temperature range.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Barry James, Peter O'Brien, Darshan C. Patel