Patents by Inventor Sean Finn

Sean Finn 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: 20230250987
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling building equipment based on an indoor air quality (IAQ) ventilation analysis of a building. One system includes a controller including memory and one or more processors configured to continuously collect IAQ data from one or more sensors within the building, estimate a plurality of outdoor airflow rates for an area of the building during a plurality of transient periods using the IAQ data as input, generate a time series outdoor airflow rate includes the plurality of estimated outdoor airflow rates, and modify a control strategy for the area of the building based on the time series outdoor airflow rate and a ventilation schedule for the area of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: FANG DU, MICHAEL J. WENZEL, ANAS W.I. ALANQAR, JONATHAN D. DOUGLAS, SEAN A. FINN-SAMUELS, MICHAEL J. RISBECK, MOHAMMAD N. ELBSAT, KIRK H. DREES
  • Publication number: 20230240650
    Abstract: Apparatus for imaging cavitation in a subject volume of a subject comprises a plurality of transducer elements, and control means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Coviello, Constantin Coussios, Sean Finn, Edward Jackson
  • Patent number: 11666844
    Abstract: A filtration device may include an adapter, a filter element, and a housing. The adapter may include a collar having an upper rim and a lower rim, a plurality of locking tabs extending from the upper rim, and a plurality of snap members extending from the lower rim. The filter element may include a casing and a plurality of receptacles connected to and arranged around a first outer surface of the casing. The plurality of receptacles are configured to receive the plurality of locking tabs. The housing, which is configured to receive the filter element, includes a shell and a plurality of ramp members that are connected to a second outer surface of the shell. The plurality of ramp members are configure to engage the plurality of snap members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Sean Finn, Shawn M. Ryon, David J. Colantoni
  • Patent number: 11572854
    Abstract: A filtration device may include a filter element and a housing that is configured to receive the filter element. The filter element may include a casing having a first outer surface and a flange connected to the first outer surface. The flange may include a plurality of snap members. A snap member, of the plurality of snap members, may include a fulcrum projecting from the flange and a lever mounted on the fulcrum. The housing may include a shell having a second outer surface and a plurality of ramp members. The plurality of ramp members may be fixedly connected to the second outer surface and may be configured to engage the plurality of snap members of the filter element. A ramp member, of the plurality of ramp members, may include an angled surface that extends from the second outer surface at an acute angle relative to the second outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Sean Finn, Jeffrey Paul Nash
  • Publication number: 20220099054
    Abstract: A filtration device may include a filter element and a housing that is configured to receive the filter element. The filter element may include a casing having a first outer surface and a flange connected to the first outer surface. The flange may include a plurality of snap members. A snap member, of the plurality of snap members, may include a fulcrum projecting from the flange and a lever mounted on the fulcrum. The housing may include a shell having a second outer surface and a plurality of ramp members. The plurality of ramp members may be fixedly connected to the second outer surface and may be configured to engage the plurality of snap members of the filter element. A ramp member, of the plurality of ramp members, may include an angled surface that extends from the second outer surface at an acute angle relative to the second outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Sean FINN, Jeffrey Paul NASH
  • Publication number: 20220096986
    Abstract: A filtration device may include an adapter, a filter element, and a housing. The adapter may include a collar having an upper rim and a lower rim, a plurality of locking tabs extending from the upper rim, and a plurality of snap members extending from the lower rim. The filter element may include a casing and a plurality of receptacles connected to and arranged around a first outer surface of the casing. The plurality of receptacles are configured to receive the plurality of locking tabs. The housing, which is configured to receive the filter element, includes a shell and a plurality of ramp members that are connected to a second outer surface of the shell. The plurality of ramp members are configure to engage the plurality of snap members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Sean FINN, Shawn M. RYON, David J. COLANTONI
  • Publication number: 20190272676
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems for using local positioning beacons to create precise augmented reality images. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to providing different types of augmented reality images to different types of devices and/or individuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: F3 & Associates
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Eric Horbatiuk, Michael Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20170256097
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems for using local positioning beacons to create precise augmented reality images. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to providing different types of augmented reality images to different types of devices and/or individuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: F3 & Associates
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Eric Horbatiuk, Michael Ferreira
  • Patent number: 9619942
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, the mobile device can display an augmented reality image comprising a real view of a physical structure in the real environment and a 3D digital model of an unbuilt design element overlaid on top of the physical structure at its intended tie-in location. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at predetermined set of coordinates at or around the tie-in location, determined by surveying equipment, so that the 3D digital model of the unbuilt design element can be visualized in a geometrically correct orientation with respect to the physical structure. Embodiments of the present invention can also be applied to a scaled down 3D printed object representing the physical structure if visiting the project site is not possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Erik Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Patent number: 9619944
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporates augmented reality technology and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, a 3D digital model of internal elements concealed behind an external element can be visualized on a live view, aligned to the orientation and scale of the scene displayed on the mobile device. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed on the external element. The 3D digital model of the internal elements can be retrieved by the mobile device and overlaid in relation to the marker position, orientation, and size so that it is seen at a calculated distance in depth behind the external element as they would exist hidden behind the external element in the real environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: F3 & ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Publication number: 20160292927
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporates augmented reality technology and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, a 3D digital model of internal elements concealed behind an external element can be visualized on a live view, aligned to the orientation and scale of the scene displayed on the mobile device. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed on the external element. The 3D digital model of the internal elements can be retrieved by the mobile device and overlaid in relation to the marker position, orientation, and size so that it is seen at a calculated distance in depth behind the external element as they would exist hidden behind the external element in the real environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Publication number: 20160217624
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, the mobile device can display an augmented reality image comprising a real view of a physical structure in the real environment and a 3D digital model of an unbuilt design element overlaid on top of the physical structure at its intended tie-in location. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at predetermined set of coordinates at or around the tie-in location, determined by surveying equipment, on that the 3D digital model of the unbuilt design element can be visualized in a geometrically correct orientation with respect to the physical structure. Embodiments of the present invention can also be applied to a scaled down 3D printed object representing the physical structure if visiting the project site is not possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Erik Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Patent number: 9367963
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, a 3D digital model of internal elements concealed behind an external element can be visualized on a live view, aligned to the orientation and scale of the scene displayed on the mobile device. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at a predetermined set of coordinates on the external element, determined by surveying equipment. The 3D digital model of the internal elements can be retrieved by the mobile device and overlaid in relation to the marker position, orientation, and size so that it is seen at a calculated distance in depth behind the external element as they would exist hidden behind the external element in the real environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: F3 & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlos Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Patent number: 9336629
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, the mobile device can display an augmented reality image comprising a real view of a physical structure in the real environment and a 3D digital model of an unbuilt design element overlaid on top of the physical structure at its intended tie-in location. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at predetermined set of coordinates at or around the tie-in location, determined by surveying equipment, on that the 3D digital model of the unbuilt design element can be visualized in a geometrically correct orientation with respect to the physical structure. Embodiments of the present invention can also be applied to a scaled down 3D printed object representing the physical structure if visiting the project site is not possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: F3 & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Publication number: 20150379778
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, a 3D digital model of internal elements concealed behind an external element can be visualized on a live view, aligned to the orientation and scale of the scene displayed on the mobile device. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at a predetermined set of coordinates on the external element, determined by surveying equipment. The 3D digital model of the internal elements can be retrieved by the mobile device and overlaid in relation to the marker position, orientation, and size so that it is seen at a calculated distance in depth behind the external element as they would exist hidden behind the external element in the real environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlos Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Patent number: 9159166
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, a 3D digital model of internal elements concealed behind an external element can be visualized on a live view, aligned to the orientation and scale of the scene displayed on the mobile device. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at a predetermined set of coordinates on the external element, determined by surveying equipment. The 3D digital model of the internal elements can be retrieved by the mobile device and overlaid in relation to the marker position, orientation, and size so that it is seen at a calculated distance in depth behind the external element as they would exist hidden behind the external element in the real environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: F3 & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Publication number: 20140354815
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a driver assistance device (2) in a motor vehicle (1), in which an image (15) of an environmental region (12) of the motor vehicle (1) is captured by means of a camera (11) of the driver assistance device (2) and in addition sensor data is captured to the environmental region (12) by means of a sensor (3 to 6) different from the camera (11), wherein an object (16) located in the environmental region (12) is identified in the image (15) by means of an electronic computing device of the driver assistance device (2) and the sensor data of the sensor (3 to 6) is used for identifying the object (16) in the image (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Connaught Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Ciaran Hughes, Sean Finn
  • Publication number: 20140210947
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method, a system, and a mobile device that incorporate augmented reality technology into land surveying, 3D laser scanning, and digital modeling processes. By incorporating the augmented reality technology, the mobile device can display an augmented reality image comprising a real view of a physical structure in the real environment and a 3D digital model of an unbuilt design element overlaid on top of the physical structure at its intended tie-in location. In an embodiment, a marker can be placed at predetermined set of coordinates at or around the tie-in location, determined by surveying equipment, on that the 3D digital model of the unbuilt design element can be visualized in a geometrically correct orientation with respect to the physical structure. Embodiments of the present invention can also be applied to a scaled down 3D printed object representing the physical structure if visiting the project site is not possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: F3 & ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Finn, Carlo Caparas, Eric Horbatiuk, Mike Heitman
  • Patent number: D942538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Federal Card Services, LLC
    Inventor: Seán Finn
  • Patent number: D943024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Federal Card Services, LLC
    Inventor: Seán Finn