Patents by Inventor Robert O'Neil

Robert O'Neil 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: 12386126
    Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Fiber Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
  • Publication number: 20250201049
    Abstract: Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: ecoATM, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Patent number: 12300059
    Abstract: Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: ecoATM, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Publication number: 20240345333
    Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
  • Patent number: 11843206
    Abstract: Connector carriers (e.g., connector carousels) for use with electronic device processing kiosks, such as mobile phone recycling kiosks, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector carrier includes a chassis and a plurality of electrical connectors fixedly positioned around a periphery of the chassis. In operation, the connector carrier is configured to rotate about a central axis to position a selected one of the electrical connectors in a first position adjacent to an inspection area of the kiosk, and then move toward the inspection area to move the selected electrical connector from the first position to a second position in which a user can connect a mobile phone to the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: ecoATM, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Patent number: 11835775
    Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Fiber Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
  • Publication number: 20230238751
    Abstract: Connector carriers (e.g., connector carousels) for use with electronic device processing kiosks, such as mobile phone recycling kiosks, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector carrier includes a chassis and a plurality of electrical connectors fixedly positioned around a periphery of the chassis. In operation, the connector carrier is configured to rotate about a central axis to position a selected one of the electrical connectors in a first position adjacent to an inspection area of the kiosk, and then move toward the inspection area to move the selected electrical connector from the first position to a second position in which a user can connect a mobile phone to the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Publication number: 20230196865
    Abstract: Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Patent number: 11482067
    Abstract: Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ecoATM, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Patent number: 11462868
    Abstract: Connector carriers (e.g., connector carousels) for use with electronic device processing kiosks, such as mobile phone recycling kiosks, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector carrier includes a chassis and a plurality of electrical connectors fixedly positioned around a periphery of the chassis. In operation, the connector carrier is configured to rotate about a central axis to position a selected one of the electrical connectors in a first position adjacent to an inspection area of the kiosk, and then move toward the inspection area to move the selected electrical connector from the first position to a second position in which a user can connect a mobile phone to the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: ecoATM, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Publication number: 20210096306
    Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
  • Patent number: 10871618
    Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Fiber Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
  • Publication number: 20200259300
    Abstract: Connector carriers (e.g., connector carousels) for use with electronic device processing kiosks, such as mobile phone recycling kiosks, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector carrier includes a chassis and a plurality of electrical connectors fixedly positioned around a periphery of the chassis. In operation, the connector carrier is configured to rotate about a central axis to position a selected one of the electrical connectors in a first position adjacent to an inspection area of the kiosk, and then move toward the inspection area to move the selected electrical connector from the first position to a second position in which a user can connect a mobile phone to the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Publication number: 20200258343
    Abstract: Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Babak Forutanpour, Jeffrey Ploetner, Robert O'Neil, Neil Vesco
  • Publication number: 20180259722
    Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
  • Publication number: 20100233785
    Abstract: The present invention relates, to novel methods and substrates for the propagation of viruses. The invention relates to IFN-deficient substrates and methods for propagating viruses in these unconventional substrates. In particular, the invention relates to methods of propagating viruses in immature embryonated eggs, preferably six- to nine-day-old chicken eggs. The methods of the invention are particularly attractive for growing viruses suitable for use in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Sabine Brandt, Thomas Muster, Robert O'Neil, Andrej Egorov, Peter Palese, Adolfo Garcia-Sastre
  • Patent number: 7494808
    Abstract: The present invention relates, to novel methods and substrates for the propagation of viruses. The invention relates to IFN-deficient substrates and methods for propagating viruses in these unconventional substrates. In particular, the invention relates to methods of propagating viruses in immature embryonated eggs, preferably six- to nine-day-old chicken eggs. The methods of the invention are particularly attractive for growing viruses suitable for use in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University
    Inventors: Peter Palese, Adolfo GarcĂ­a-Sastre, Robert O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20070294872
    Abstract: A toot for servicing pneumatic brake systems and the like includes a primary structural member, and a pair of mounting members or plates. The tool can be readily secured in a vise or the like, and a pneumatic valve to be replaced can be secured to a first one of the mounting plates. A replacement pneumatic valve is secured to the other of the two mounting plates, preferably in the same orientation as the pneumatic valve being replaced. The air lines can be readily disconnected from the ports of the pneumatic valve being replaced, and reattached to the new pneumatic valve in a one-by-one manner. The tool rigidly secures the pneumatic valves to facilitate disconnection and attachments of the air lines by a technician using a wrench or the like, and the placement of the two pneumatic valves in a side-by-side configuration in the same orientation permits the air lines to be readily reattached to the correct ports of the new pneumatic valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Wallis, Robert O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20060240981
    Abstract: New colour developers, new mixture comprising it, its processes for preparation, heat sensitive recording compositions and materials comprising the novel developers and mixtures as well as their uses in heat sensitive recording materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Jonathan Campbell, Robert O'Neil, Ian Street, William Walker, John Whitworth
  • Publication number: 20050221982
    Abstract: New crystal forms of N-(p-toluenesulphonyl)-N?-(3-p-toluenesulphonyl-oxy-phenyl)urea, methods for its manufacture, its use, in particular for the manufacture of heat sensitive recording materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: James Taylor, Robert O'Neil, Ian Hill