Patents by Inventor Sean O'Connor

Sean O'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).

  • INKJET PRINTHEAD comprising silicon-on-insulator substrate
    Publication number: 20160075134
    Abstract: An inkjet printhead integrated circuit includes: a silicon-on-insulator substrate having a first layer of silicon, an insulator layer disposed on the first layer of silicon and a second layer of silicon disposed on the insulator layer; a nozzle plate disposed on the second layer of silicon; and embedded inkjet nozzle devices. Each inkjet nozzle device includes a nozzle chamber defined in the second layer of silicon, each nozzle chamber having a roof which is part of the nozzle plate; an actuator for ejecting ink through the nozzle opening; and drive circuitry connected to the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Ronan Padraig Sean O'Reilly, Gregory John McAvoy, Emma Rose Kerr, Vincent Patrick Lawlor, Misty Bagnat, Brian Kevin Donohoe, Eimear Ryan
  • Identifying labels for image collections
    Patent number: 9286546
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for identifying labels for image collections are presented. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining a collection of images; obtaining, for each image in the collection of images, image similarity data that indicates a measure of similarity of the image to other images in the collection of images; generating, based on the similarity data, two or more image clusters from the collection of images, each image cluster including one or more images from the collection of images; for each image cluster: obtaining, for each image in the image cluster, a set of image labels; generating, from each set of image labels obtained for each image in the image cluster, a set of cluster labels; selecting one or more cluster labels from the set of cluster labels; and identifying the selected cluster labels as a set of collection labels for the collection of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Sean O'Malley, Xuemei Zhao
  • ROOMSIDE REPLACEABLE FAN FILTER UNIT
    Publication number: 20160067646
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a method for utilizing a roomside replaceable fan filter unit having an integral aerosol injector ring. The method begins by replacing a used filter from the fan filter unit with a replacement filter from a roomside of the fan filter unit. Air is then pulled into a housing of the replaceable fan filter unit and out through the replacement filter to the roomside by a fan module. Finally, an aerosol challenge is provided at a location adjacent and upstream of the fan module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Keith G. WOOLARD, Sean O'REILLY
  • CHOOSING IMAGE LABELS
    Publication number: 20160070990
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for choosing image labels. In one aspect, a method includes receiving data specifying a first image, receiving text labels for the first image, receiving search results in response to a web search performed using at least some of the text labels as queries, ranking the text labels, at least in part, based on a number of resources referenced by the received search results, wherein at least some of the resources each include an image matching the first image, and selecting an image label for the image from the ranked text labels, the image label being selected based on the ranking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Yong Zhang, Charles J. Rosenberg, Jingbin Wang, Sean O Malley
  • Integrated fiber cement and foam as insulated cladding with enhancements
    Patent number: 9260864
    Abstract: An integrated fiber cement and foam cladding system is provided that incorporates foam or similar light weight material to improve the insulation capacity of the cladding system. The system includes at least a fiber cement layer and a foam layer disposed on the backside of the fiber cement layer. The system improves the R-value of the building, a measure of the building's resistance to transferring heat or thermal energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: JAMES HARDIE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Dawn Cole, George Elizarraras, Hui Li, Kevin O'Leary, Sean O'Leary
  • Temperature regulated melt crucible for cold chamber die casting
    Patent number: 9259782
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vessel for melting and casting meltable materials. The vessel may be a surface temperature regulated vessel for providing a substantially non-wetting interface with the molten materials. In one embodiment, the vessel may include one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a surface temperature of the vessel such that molten materials are substantially non-wetting at the interface with the vessel. Disclosed also includes systems and methods for melting and casting meltable materials using the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore A. Waniuk, Joseph Stevick, Sean O'Keeffe, Dermot J. Stratton, Joseph C. Poole, Matthew S. Scott, Christopher D. Prest
  • Methods of melting and introducing amorphous alloy feedstock for casting or processing
    Patent number: 9254521
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide apparatus and methods for melting and introducing alloy feedstock for molding by using a hollow branch having a constraint mechanism therein. In one embodiment, a hollow branch can extend upward from a cold chamber that is substantially horizontally configured. The hollow branch including a constraint mechanism can be capable of containing an alloy feedstock for melting into the molten alloy in the hollow branch and introducing the molten alloy to the cold chamber for molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignees: Apple Inc., Crucible Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore A. Waniuk, Joseph Stevick, Sean O'Keeffe, Dermot J. Stratton, Joseph C. Poole, Matthew S. Scott, Christopher D. Prest
  • AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY, PAYMENTS AND TAX FOR MERCHANDISE USE
    Publication number: 20160027103
    Abstract: A system for automatic determination of eligibility, payments and tax for a merchandise lease comprises an interface and a processor. The interface is configured to receive a minimal set of information. The processor is configured to determine that it is possible to determine a full identity using the minimal set of information; determine a maximum lease amount based at least in part on the full identity; and determine one or more lease payments and lease tax based at least in part on a merchandise price and a location tax rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Driss Benamour, Sean O'Malley, Ryan Gilbert, Chris Brown, Neil Peretz
  • Soft-sending chat messages
    Patent number: 9245253
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for supplying users in an online environment with a safe and effective chat facility. The chat facility is “safe” in the sense that the ability of users to compose inappropriate messages is greatly restricted, while “effective” in the sense that users are still allowed a broad range of expressivity in composing and exchanging chat messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Vita Markman, Sean O'Dell, Arkady Trestman, Drew Beechum, Paul Pak, Christian Shrigley
  • Cold chamber die casting with melt crucible under vacuum environment
    Patent number: 9238266
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described herein related to methods and systems for casting metal alloys into articles such as BMG articles. In one embodiment, processes involved for storing, pre-treating, alloying, melting, injecting, molding, etc. can be combined as desired and conducted in different chambers. During these processes, each chamber can be independently, separately controlled to have desired chamber environment, e.g., under vacuum, in an inert gas environment, or open to the surrounding environment. Due to the flexible, independent control of each chamber, the casting cycle time can be reduced and the production throughput can be increased. Contaminations of the molten materials and thus the final products are reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore A. Waniuk, Joseph Stevick, Sean O'Keeffe, Dermot J. Stratton, Joseph C. Poole, Matthew S. Scott, Christopher D. Prest
  • COMBINING DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOISTURE-RESISTANT MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160014923
    Abstract: Protective coatings, including moisture-resistant coatings, that include two or more different types of moisture-resistant materials are disclosed, as are moisture-sensitive substrates that include such protective coatings. Moisture-sensitive substrates that include different types of moisture-resistant coatings on different elements are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Blake Stevens, Yang Yun, Sean O. Clancy
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAINING MATERIAL FROM A STOMACH
    Publication number: 20150366692
    Abstract: This invention relates to new apparatuses for draining material from a stomach and infusing fluid into the stomach comprising a tubing connector, a housing unit, and a one-way valve. In an embodiment the connector can have a first port, a second port, a third port and a branched lumen that extends through each of the first, second and third ports. The housing unit can have a housing lumen that is sized and shaped to receive the third port and the housing unit is sized and shaped to receive the connector. The one-way valve can be sized and shaped to be received in the housing lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Wojcik, Sean O'CONNOR, Kusal DAS
  • Choosing image labels
    Patent number: 9218546
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for choosing image labels. In one aspect, a method includes receiving data specifying a first image, receiving text labels for the first image, receiving search results in response to a web search performed using at least some of the text labels as queries, ranking the text labels, at least in part, based on a number of resources referenced by the received search results, wherein at least some of the resources each include an image matching the first image, and selecting an image label for the image from the ranked text labels, the image label being selected based on the ranking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Zhang, Charles J. Rosenberg, Jingbin Wang, Sean O'Malley
  • REAGENT BOTTLE WITH ASPIRATION PIPE
    Publication number: 20150343446
    Abstract: An embodiment of a reagent container includes a bottle with a pipe to reduce the effects of reagent sloshing. The bottle has an elongated base and an opposed cover connected by side walls and an end wall. A flat platform surrounded by a raised rim lies in the base opposite an opening in the cover. A ribbed pipe frictionally fits within the bottle opening and may attach to the anchor region leaving vent passages around the pipe. The pipe includes an aperture adjacent to the anchor region and oriented toward the end wall so that sloshed fluid has only a small effect on the level of reagent in the pipe during transfers. A modified blow molding process produces the anchor region by extending a pin a predetermined distance into a mold while the molded material is still plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Onishi, Masato Kayahara, Hiroshi Suzuki, Ryusuke Furuya, Naoki Mukaiyama, Michael Cooney, Marcus O'Neill, Sean O'Mahony
  • APPLICATION OF ULTRASONIC VIBRATIONS TO MOLTEN LIQUIDMETAL DURING INJECTION MOLDING OR DIE CASTING OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20150343526
    Abstract: Described herein is an injection molding or die casting machine having an ultrasonic vibration generator associated therewith that is configured to apply ultrasonic vibrations during melting and/or injection of the molten material (e.g., molten alloy). The ultrasonic vibrations may be applied to molten material via the plunger tip of the plunger in the machine, and/or the mold and/or the vessel, for example. The ultrasonic vibration may be applied during plunger tip movement so that the molten material vibrates ultrasonically during melting and injection. A connector may be connected to the ultrasonic vibration generator and the plunger. Channels may be provided in the plunger tip and/or vessel to accommodate a cooling fluid during melting and injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Glenton R. JELBERT, Theodore A. WANIUK, Stephanie O'KEEFFE, Sean O'KEEFFE, Adam A. VERREAULT
  • PURCHASOR-DIRECTED BENEFICIARY POT-SHARING LOTTERY
    Publication number: 20150332553
    Abstract: An electronically facilitated lottery in which the purchasor of a lottery ticket can selectively direct the beneficiary proceeds portion of their ticket purchase price to at least one lottery beneficiary. A ticketing server hosting a ticket database, in communication with a ticket sales system, allows for the sales of lottery tickets with the selection of at least one lottery beneficiary from a plurality of possible lottery beneficiaries being made at the time of sale of the ticket. Following closure of ticket sales, at least one winning ticket can be chosen and the lottery administration system can calculate the allocation of the total sales proceeds of the lottery between the at least one winning ticket and the selected beneficiaries associated with each of the sold lottery tickets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Sean O'Hagan
  • Roomside replaceable fan filter unit
    Patent number: 9186610
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to roomside replaceable fan filter units. In one embodiment, a roomside replaceable fan filter unit includes a housing having a filter receiving aperture and an air inlet, an aerosol injector, and a fan filter unit. The fan filter unit is coupled to the housing between the aerosol injector and the filter receiving aperture. In another embodiment, a roomside replaceable fan filter unit includes a housing having a sidewalls and a top wall that define an interior volume, an air inlet formed in the top wall, and a filter receiving aperture disposed opposite the top wall. The roomside replaceable fan filter unit also includes a fan filter unit disposed in the interior volume between the air inlet and the filter receiving aperture. The roomside replaceable fan filter unit includes an aerosol injector disposed upstream of the fan filter unit in the interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: CAMFIL USA, INC.
    Inventors: Keith G. Woolard, Sean O'Reilly
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED SPORTS POOL RAFFLE
    Publication number: 20150325085
    Abstract: A system for an electronic raffle based on the final score of at least one sporting event. Tickets are sold which are assigned at least one unique outcome of the at least one sporting event. The winning ticket is dictated by the matching of the scores on the ticket with the actual scores of the sporting event. If a winning ticket is not sold, or there is an anomaly in that a score or scores is outside the range of scores that are in the pool, a winner is chosen from a random drawing of the tickets sold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Sean O'Hagan
  • Autocorrecting text for the purpose of matching words from an approved corpus
    Patent number: 9183195
    Abstract: System, method, and computer program product to autocorrect text for the purpose of matching words from an approved corpus, by: responsive to receiving a text input comprising a first word, validating the first word against a content corpus, wherein the content corpus comprises a plurality of words approved for display in an online chat, validating the first word against a set of rules, and upon determining that the first word of the text input is not validated against at least one of the content corpus and the set of rules, modifying the text input by replacing the first word with a first approved word from the content corpus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Pak, Steven Ligatsa, Cory Bates, Sean O'Dell, Andrew Beechum
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D747813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignees: Beckman Coulter, Inc., DHR Technologies Ireland Limited (DTIL)
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Onishi, Masato Kayahara, Hiroshi Suzuki, Ryusuke Furuya, Naoki Mukaiyama, Michael Cooney, Marcus O'Neill, Sean O'Mahony