Patents by Inventor Samuel R. Connor

Samuel R. 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).

  • Publication number: 20250151248
    Abstract: An EMC scattering shield apparatus and method of use is provided. The EMC scattering shield apparatus includes a mounting feature that permits the EMC scattering shield apparatus to attach to an external component. The EMC scattering shield apparatus includes an EMC scattering shield to scatter energy that may be emitted from the product and to provide immunity by scattering energy within the environment. The EMC scattering shield apparatus an extension arm configured to position the EMC scattering shield at a desired distance away from the external component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Samuel R. Connor, Arthur J. Higby, John S. Werner
  • Patent number: 12284796
    Abstract: A method, a device, and a composition are disclosed. The method includes providing a polyol blend that includes a polyol resin and an electromagnetic (EMA) additive, providing an isocyanate resin selected such that blending the isocyanate resin with the polyol blend results in an EMA spray foam. The device includes a first compartment containing an isocyanate resin and a second compartment containing a polyol blend, which includes a polyol resin and an EMA additive. The composition includes a polyurethane spray foam and an EMA additive blended into the polyurethane spray foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel R. Connor, Eric J. Campbell, Stuart Brett Benefield, Matthew Doyle, Matteo Cocchini
  • Publication number: 20250037459
    Abstract: In an approach for interpreting one or more astronomical events and activating a network of telescopes for optimized observation of the one or more astronomical events, a processor monitors for a set of published content regarding the one or more astronomical events. Responsive to detecting the set of published content, a processor extracts, interprets, and correlates the set of published content to identify an area in space related to the one or more astronomical events for observation. A processor implements a monitoring system, wherein the monitoring system includes one or more registered telescopes of a network of telescopes to autonomously observe the area. A processor signals the one or more registered telescopes to capture an image of the one or more astronomical events. Responsive to the one or more registered telescopes capturing the image, a processor classifies one or more objects in the image. A processor publishes the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Arunava Majumdar, Naeem Altaf, Rahul Gupta, Soumitra Sarkar, Samuel R. Connor, Neil Delima
  • Publication number: 20250035691
    Abstract: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) scattering apparatus comprising an attachment component, a scattering cape, and a brace. The attachment component is configured to permit the EMC scattering apparatus to attach to a second object such as a drawer, cable outlet, cable connector, etc. The scattering cape is attached to the attachment component and is configured to scatter energy emitted from the second object by fluttering in response to airflow from the second object. The brace is connected to the attachment component, the brace is configured to keep the scattering cape in an extended position. The brace can also be attached to the scattering cape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Arthur J. Higby, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20250024262
    Abstract: A method for detecting information breach in a computer system. The method comprises: detecting a radio frequency signal in an area of the computer system. A set of samples of the radio frequency signal may be input to a machine learning model. An output of the machine learning model may be received. The output indicates whether the detected radio frequency signal is anomalous. An alarm signal may be generated in case the detected radio frequency signal is predicted as an anomalous signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Marc Henri Coq, Samuel R. Connor, Katharina Scharff, Martin Rehm, Christine Axnix, Hubert Harrer
  • Patent number: 12148276
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method for autocorrelation based security monitoring and detection is disclosed. The computer-implemented method includes determining that input signal data transmitted to a white noise generator autocorrelates with itself at one or more time lags. The computer-implemented method further includes, responsive to determining that the input signal data transmitted to the white noise generator autocorrelates with itself at one or more time lags, determining whether an autocorrelation in the input signal data transmitted to the white noise generator matches one or more predetermined input signal data patterns associated with a known event or individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Jeffrey N. Judd, Timothy J. Tofil, Matteo Cocchini, Stuart Brett Benefield, Samuel R. Connor, Andrew Corbett
  • Patent number: 12075604
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an EMC protection apparatus in a removable component. The removable component is inserted into an end product. As a result of the insertion power is applied to the EMC protection apparatus. A determination is made as to whether a power good signal is detected within the removable component. In response to a power good signal, an EMC protection device is rotated from a retracted state to an engaged state such that the EMC protection device is placed over an enclosure opening in the removable component forming an EMC seal. Full functionality of the removable component can be delayed until such time as the rotation is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20240224411
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a safety and EMC compliant heat sink. The apparatus includes a heat sink configured to be attached to an internal power plane of a printed circuit board (PCB). The heat sink includes a plurality of fins extending outward from the heat sink. The apparatus further includes a compliance cage configured to be connected to a ground portion of the PCB, the compliance cage surrounding at least a portion of the heat sink. At least one capacitor plate contacting at least a portion of the compliance cage and extending inwards towards the heat sink and interleaving with the plurality of fins is present. Dielectric spacers are provided to fill a portion of the space between the capacitor plates and the heat sink fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Piyush Kashyap, Samuel R. Connor, Yuanchen Hu, Kevin O'Connell
  • Patent number: 11968809
    Abstract: A system and a method of providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection. A removable component is inserted into an end product. The removable component includes a retractable EMC protection apparatus. In response to the insertion of the removable component a shape memory alloy on the EMC protection apparatus is heated to a temperature above the activation temperature of the shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy then changes from a first shape to a second shape in response to the heating. In response to the change in the shape of the shape memory alloy an EMC protection component of the EMC protection apparatus is inserted into an enclosure opening of the removable component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Patent number: 11871550
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an EMC protection apparatus in a removable component. The removable component is inserted into an end product. As a result of the insertion power is applied to the EMC protection apparatus. A determination is made as to whether a power good signal is detected within the removable component. In response to a power good signal, an EMC protection device is rotated from a retracted state to an engaged state such that the EMC protection device is placed over an enclosure opening in the removable component forming an EMC seal. Full functionality of the removable component can be delayed until such time as the rotation is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20230410617
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method for autocorrelation based security monitoring and detection is disclosed. The computer-implemented method includes determining that input signal data transmitted to a white noise generator autocorrelates with itself at one or more time lags. The computer-implemented method further includes, responsive to determining that the input signal data transmitted to the white noise generator autocorrelates with itself at one or more time lags, determining whether an autocorrelation in the input signal data transmitted to the white noise generator matches one or more predetermined input signal data patterns associated with a known event or individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Jeffrey N. Judd, Timothy J. Tofil, Matteo Cocchini, Stuart Brett Benefield, Samuel R. Connor, Andrew Corbett
  • Publication number: 20230389244
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an EMC protection apparatus in a removable component. The removable component is inserted into an end product. As a result of the insertion power is applied to the EMC protection apparatus. A determination is made as to whether a power good signal is detected within the removable component. In response to a power good signal, an EMC protection device is rotated from a retracted state to an engaged state such that the EMC protection device is placed over an enclosure opening in the removable component forming an EMC seal. Full functionality of the removable component can be delayed until such time as the rotation is completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20230371214
    Abstract: A system and a method of providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection. A removable component is inserted into an end product. The removable component includes a retractable EMC protection apparatus. In response to the insertion of the removable component a shape memory alloy on the EMC protection apparatus is heated to a temperature above the activation temperature of the shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy then changes from a first shape to a second shape in response to the heating. In response to the change in the shape of the shape memory alloy an EMC protection component of the EMC protection apparatus is inserted into an enclosure opening of the removable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Patent number: 11751362
    Abstract: A system and a method of providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection. A removable component is inserted into an end product. The removable component includes a retractable EMC protection apparatus. In response to the insertion of the removable component a shape memory alloy on the EMC protection apparatus is heated to a temperature above the activation temperature of the shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy then changes from a first shape to a second shape in response to the heating. In response to the change in the shape of the shape memory alloy an EMC protection component of the EMC protection apparatus is inserted into an enclosure opening of the removable component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Patent number: 11695240
    Abstract: A system and method for providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection for a removable component through a retractable EMC protection apparatus. The EMC protection apparatus includes an actuation pin, a stabilizing bracket, an actuation arm, a spring brace, an arm spring, a second stabilizing bracket, a rounded pin, an angled engagement feature, an enclosure opening, a conductive surface, a protection device spring, and a retractable EMC protection device. The actuation pin is configured to engage upon a surface of an end product upon insertion of the removable component into the end product. The activation arm is configured to simultaneously compress the arm spring against the stop brace and to push on the angled engagement feature. The angled engagement feature is configured to push in a downward direction on the conductive surface to seal an enclosure opening of the removable component with the retractable EMC protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20230129547
    Abstract: A system and a method of providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection. A removable component is inserted into an end product. The removable component includes a retractable EMC protection apparatus. In response to the insertion of the removable component a shape memory alloy on the EMC protection apparatus is heated to a temperature above the activation temperature of the shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy then changes from a first shape to a second shape in response to the heating. In response to the change in the shape of the shape memory alloy an EMC protection component of the EMC protection apparatus is inserted into an enclosure opening of the removable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20230128028
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an EMC protection apparatus in a removable component. The removable component is inserted into an end product. As a result of the insertion power is applied to the EMC protection apparatus. A determination is made as to whether a power good signal is detected within the removable component. In response to a power good signal, an EMC protection device is rotated from a retracted state to an engaged state such that the EMC protection device is placed over an enclosure opening in the removable component forming an EMC seal. Full functionality of the removable component can be delayed until such time as the rotation is completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20230131691
    Abstract: A system and method for providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection for a removable component through a retractable EMC protection apparatus. The EMC protection apparatus includes an actuation pin, a stabilizing bracket, an actuation arm, a spring brace, an arm spring, a second stabilizing bracket, a rounded pin, an angled engagement feature, an enclosure opening, a conductive surface, a protection device spring, and a retractable EMC protection device. The actuation pin is configured to engage upon a surface of an end product upon insertion of the removable component into the end product. The activation arm is configured to simultaneously compress the arm spring against the stop brace and to push on the angled engagement feature. The angled engagement feature is configured to push in a downward direction on the conductive surface to seal an enclosure opening of the removable component with the retractable EMC protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, Samuel R. Connor
  • Publication number: 20230082474
    Abstract: A method, a device, and a composition are disclosed. The method includes providing a polyol blend that includes a polyol resin and an electromagnetic (EMA) additive, providing an isocyanate resin selected such that blending the isocyanate resin with the polyol blend results in an EMA spray foam. The device includes a first compartment containing an isocyanate resin and a second compartment containing a polyol blend, which includes a polyol resin and an EMA additive. The composition includes a polyurethane spray foam and an EMA additive blended into the polyurethane spray foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel R. Connor, Eric J. Campbell, Stuart Brett Benefield, Matthew Doyle, Matteo Cocchini
  • Patent number: 10984957
    Abstract: A capacitor comprises a housing and a first stack of parallel plates within the housing. A first plate and a second plate in the first stack are capacitively coupled. The capacitor comprises a second stack of parallel plates within the housing. A third plate and a fourth plate in the stack are capacitively coupled. The capacitor also comprises a first input electrode and a second input electrode. The capacitor also comprises a first output electrode and a second output electrode on a side surface of the capacitor. The capacitor also comprises a dielectric material located between each plate in the first stack and the second stack. The first stack is not capacitively coupled with the second stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel R. Connor, Stuart Brett Benefield, Matthew Doyle