Patents by Inventor Sean P. O'Connor

Sean P. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230101589
    Abstract: Interruptions of user activity can cost time and money for organizations. Improved technology is needed for interruption and resumption management. A communication engine can monitor the task state of a user, receive an incoming matter, analyze the incoming matter with a classification model, compare the analyzed incoming matter with the priority of the task state of the user, and interrupt the user by providing the incoming matter to the user if the priority of the analyzed incoming matter is greater than the priority of the task state of the user. When the user would like to resume their interrupted task, the communication engine can provide an output refocus communication and automatically return the device software status to the task state of the user when the interruption occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: James Gualtieri, Ann Trumble, Sean P. O'Connor, Audrey Clarke
  • Patent number: 11048053
    Abstract: An optical system includes a laser source that provides a beam of light, a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) with an input aperture, and an alignment fixture that has at least one actuator. The alignment fixture may be mounted on the PIC. The optical system is aligned such that the beam of light travels from the laser source to the alignment fixture and from the alignment fixture to the input aperture of the PIC. The alignment fixture can move in at least one direction upon actuation of the at least one actuator to adjust coupling between the laser source and the PIC. The at least one actuator may be a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) structure actuated by an electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Moebius, Steven J. Spector, Eugene H. Cook, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20210157067
    Abstract: An optical system includes a laser source that provides a beam of light, a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) with an input aperture, and an alignment fixture that has at least one actuator. The alignment fixture may be mounted on the PIC. The optical system is aligned such that the beam of light travels from the laser source to the alignment fixture and from the alignment fixture to the input aperture of the PIC. The alignment fixture can move in at least one direction upon actuation of the at least one actuator to adjust coupling between the laser source and the PIC. The at least one actuator may be a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) structure actuated by an electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Michael G. Moebius, Steven J. Spector, Eugene H. Cook, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20170221011
    Abstract: This disclosure provides for a system and method for managing network-connected industrial assets. A user may request monitored data for one or more of the network-connected industrial assets using a client device that is communicatively coupled to an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) machine. The IIoT machine monitors and records data for various metrics for one or more industrial assets communicatively coupled to the IIoT machine. Using the client device, the user defines a timeframe that the IIoT machine has recorded data for one or more of the more industrial assets. In response to a calendar event broadcast by a calendar web component of the client device, other web components communicate with the IIoT machine to receive and display the recorded data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Johannes Von Sichart, Runn Vermel, Genghis Mendoza, Katherine Menkaus, Sean P. O'Connor, Lauren Renee Bridge, Wai Loon Fong, John Miles Rogerson
  • Publication number: 20170192628
    Abstract: This disclosure provides for a system and method for managing network-connected industrial assets. A user may request monitored data for one or more of the network-connected industrial assets using a client device that is communicatively coupled to an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) machine. The IIoT machine monitors and records data for various metrics for one or more industrial assets communicatively coupled to the IIoT machine. Using the client device, the user can request the display of various views of the one or more industrial assets including a hierarchical tree structure and a topology view. Furthermore, the hierarchical tree structure and topology view are designed to be simultaneously displayed by the client device so that the user can view information about a selected industrial asset from either the hierarchical tree structure, the topology view, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Sean P. O'Connor, Kristin Anderson, Clement Chi
  • Patent number: 8095391
    Abstract: A system and method for performing insurance claim reinspections is disclosed. The system includes an insurance company computer in communication with a communications server, at least one remote terminal in communication with the communications server, and an insurance claim workfile having a loss estimate section, an appraisal section and a reinspection section. The method includes the steps of providing an insurance claim profile and exception priority information, comparing an estimate in an insurance workfile to the insurance claim profile, and generating exception indicators based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: CCC Information Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Karoline M. Obora, Erica L. Heyward, Sean P. O'Connor, Dale A. Sailer, Thomas D'Souza, Gary C. Snyder, Thomas B. Stiff, Walter J. Wikman
  • Publication number: 20030162003
    Abstract: A process for assembling micro-optical systems, such as optoelectronic and/or fiber optic components uses solder self-alignment to achieve a coarse, passive alignment of optical components relative to the optical bench. The fine, final alignment is performed using plastic deformation of the optical components to thereby improve the alignment of the optical components. As a result, the sub-micrometer alignment accuracies are attainable, if required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Walid A. Atia, Steven D. Conover, Eric E. Fitch, Sean P. O'Connor, Randal A. Murdza
  • Patent number: 6543114
    Abstract: A process for assembling micro-optical systems, such as optoelectronic and/or fiber optic components uses solder self-alignment to achieve a coarse, passive alignment of optical components relative to the optical bench. The fine, final alignment is performed using plastic deformation of the optical components to thereby improve the alignment of the optical components. As a result, the sub-micrometer alignment accuracies are attainable, if required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Axsun Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Walid A. Atia, Steven D. Conover, Eric E. Fitch, Sean P. O'Connor, Randal A. Murdza
  • Patent number: 6467680
    Abstract: An assembly fixture for optical benches comprises a jig base, having at least one blind hole. The jig base is formed with a surface that is a non-wetting to solder material. The blind hole is shaped and sized in response to dimensions of the optical bench. The fixture further comprises a bench jig shroud. This shroud at least partially covers optical benches installed in the blind holes. Preferably, previsions are made in the top of the jig base at the interface with the jig shroud to facilitate its stable placement on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Axsun Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean P. O'Connor, Eric E. Fitch
  • Publication number: 20020124375
    Abstract: A process for assembling micro-optical systems, such as optoelectronic and/or fiber optic components uses solder self-alignment to achieve a coarse, passive alignment of optical components relative to the optical bench. The fine, final alignment is performed using plastic deformation of the optical components to thereby improve the alignment of the optical components. As a result, the sub-micrometer alignment accuracies are attainable, if required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Walid A. Atia, Steven D. Conover, Eric E. Fitch, Sean P. O'Connor, Randal A. Murdza
  • Patent number: 5945388
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition suitable for use in a low or medium speed diesel engine comprising a fuel oil with a residual oil content is characterised in that the lubricating oil composition further comprises a hydrocarbyl substituted amine or polyamine. The effect of such an amine is to reduce deposits due to the residual oil. A method of reducing deposits in a low or medium speed diesel engine is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Lubrizol Adibis Holdings (UK) Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Cook, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5451331
    Abstract: A process for the production of a lubricating oil additive concentrate having a TBN greater than 300 comprises reacting at elevated temperaturecomponent (A) a defined salicylic acid derivative,component (B) an alkaline earth metal base added either in a single addition or in a plurality of additions at internediate points during the reaction,component (C) at least one compound which is (i) water, (ii) a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, (iii) a di- (C.sub.3 or C.sub.4) glycol, (iv) a tri- (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) glycol, (iv) a mono- or poly-alkylene glycol alkyl ether of the formula (I)R(OR.sup.1).sub.x OR.sup.2 (I)wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, R.sup.1 is an alkylene group R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group and x is an integer from 1 to 6, (vi) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 monohydric alcohol, (vii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 ketone, (viii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 carboxylic acid ester, or (ix) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Sean P. O'Connor, John Crawford, Charles Cane
  • Patent number: 5441652
    Abstract: A process for the production of a lubricating oil additive concentrate having a TBN greater than 300 which process comprises reactingcomponent (A) a defined derivative of phenolcomponent (B) an alkaline earth metal base added either in a single addition of in a plurality of additions at intermediate points during the reaction,component (C) at least one compound which is (i) water, (ii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 monohydric alcohol, (iii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 ketone, (iv) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 carboxylic acid ester or (v) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Sean P. O'Connor, Charles Cane
  • Patent number: 5433871
    Abstract: A process for the production of a lubricating oil additive concentrate having a TBN greater than 300 which process comprises reacting at elevated temperaturecomponent (A) a defined mixture selected from defined sulphurized or non-sulphurized acids or calcium salts thereof,component (B) an alkaline earth metal base added either in a single addition or in a plurality of additions at intermediate points during the reaction,component (C) at least one compound which is (i) water, (ii) a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, (iii) a di- (C.sub.3 or C.sub.4) glycol, (iv) a tri-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) glycol, (v) a mono- or poly-alkylene glycol alkyl ether of the formula (I)R(OR.sup.1).sub.x OR.sup.2 (I)wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, R.sup.1 is an alkylene group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group and x is an integer from 1 to 6, (vi) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 monohydric alcohol, (vii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 ketone, (viii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 carboxylic acid ester, or (ix) a C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Sean P. O'Connor, John Crawford, Charles Cane
  • Patent number: 5397484
    Abstract: An additive concentrate composition having a TBN greater than 300 suitable for incorporation into a finished lubricating oil composition comprising:(I') a first alkaline earth metal sulphurised hydrocarbyl phenate, and(II') a lubricating oil,the first alkaline earth metal sulphurised hydrocarbyl phenate (I') being obtained by overbasing a second alkaline earth metal sulphurised hydrocarbyl phenate containing at least 4% by weight sulphur, or its precursors, in the presence of the lubricating oil (II'), the amount of the lubricating oil (II') being such that the ratio of the weight of the additive concentrate to the weight of the second alkaline earth metal sulphurised hydrocarbyl phenate, or its precursors, is at least 3.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Charles Cane, Stephen J. Cook, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5384053
    Abstract: A process for the production of a lubricating oil additive concentrate comprises reacting at elevated temperaturecomponent (A) a calcium hydrocarbyl-substituted sulphonate,component (B) an alkaline earth metal base added either in a single addition or in a plurality of additions at intermediate points during the reaction,component (C) at least one compound which is (i) a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, (ii) a di- (C.sub.3 or C.sub.4) glycol, (iii) a tri- (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) glycol, (iv) a mono- or poly-alkylene glycol alkyl ether of the formula (I)R(OR.sup.1).sub.x OR.sup.2 (I)wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, R.sup.1 is an alkylene group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group and x is an integer from 1 to 6, (v) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 monohydric alcohol, (vi) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 ketone, (vii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 carboxylic acid ester, or (viii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Charles Cane, John Crawford, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5356550
    Abstract: A process for producing a dispersant/VI improver for use in finished lubricating oil compositions comprises reacting in a normally liquid substantially inert organic solvent (a) a copolymer of an olefin and a monomer having the structure (I), wherein X and X.sup.1 are the same or different provided that at least one of X and X.sup.1 is such that the copolymer can function as carboxylic acylating agent, (b) a succinimide, and (c) a primary or secondary amine or a mixture thereof. Preferred copolymers comprise maleic anhydride as a comonomer. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the amine is a monoamine, and a polyamine is also added; the monoamine and polyamine are added to the reaction medium prior to addition of the succinimide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Stephen J. Cook, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5286265
    Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion fuel concentrate comprising: (a) from 1 to 95% of a chlorine-free carbamate prepared by reacting a carbamate of formula ##STR1## with a compound of the formula R OH (VI) in the presence of either a strone organic base or a tetra hydrocarbyl titanate so as to exchange the group R in formula (I) with a group R.sup.1 in formula (II), and (b) a fuel compatible solvent therefor. In the formula (I) R is a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group and R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbyl or a hetero-substituted hydrocarbyl group different from R. In formula (I), X and Y are independently any of hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or the group of the formula ##STR2## where Z is either a divalent hydrocarbyl, a substituted hydrocarbyl group or the group of formula(alkylene).sub.m (NH.sub.n (alkylene).sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: BP Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Richard A'Court, William J. Fox, John E. Hamlin, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5281345
    Abstract: A process for the production of a lubricating oil additive concentrate comprises reacting at elevated temperature the following components:component (A) a defined acidcomponent (B)--a calcium base added either in a single addition or in a plurality of additions at intermediate points during the reaction,component (C)--at least one compound which is (i) water, (ii) a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, (iii) a di- (C.sub.3 or C.sub.4) glycol, (iv) a tri-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) glycol, (v) a mono- or poly-alkylene glycol alkyl ether of the formula (I)R(OR.sup.1).sub.x OR.sup.2 (I)wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, R.sup.1 is an alkylene group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group and x is an integer from 1 to 6, (vi) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 monohydric alcohol, (vii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 ketone, (viii) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 carboxylic acid ester, or (ix) a C.sub.1 to C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: John Crawford, Sean P. O'Connor, Charles Cane
  • Patent number: 5240625
    Abstract: A lubricating oil additive suitable as an extreme pressure/anti-wear additive comprises the product obtainable by reacting at elevated temperature a mixture comprising (i) sulphur, (ii) at least one C.sub.10 to C.sub.100 unsaturated carboxylic acid, and (iii) at least one hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol, the amount of (iii) in the mixture being 15 to 65% w/w based on the combined weight of (i) (ii) and (iii). The reaction mixture can further comprise an olefin and/or, a mercaptan and/or a lubricating oil as a diluent. The additive is also useful as an anti-oxidant. Additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions comprise a lubricating oil and the additives of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventor: Sean P. O'Connor