Patents by Inventor Sean Patrick O'Connor
Sean Patrick 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).
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Publication number: 20200308439Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aircraft photoluminescent marker that comprises a substrate includes providing an ink or coating adapted to be cured with ultra violet (UV) radiation and printing one or more markings directly onto the substrate of the photoluminescent marker with the ink or coating, followed by curing the ink or coating with UV radiation. The substrate is one of a photoluminescent material or a housing, and the marking comprises at least one of a pattern, wording, images, blocks, or indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Saf-T-Glo LimitedInventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Publication number: 20200223355Abstract: An aircraft includes an aircraft cabin having a number of rows of seats, at least one aisle, and at least one exit. An emergency lighting system having a first and second lines on opposing sides of the aisle, each line comprising a non-continuous series of photoluminescent markers separated by at least a longitudinal distance in the direction of the respective line. An exit path identifier is arranged to guide passengers from the aisle to the exit. Each line comprises an alternating series of first and second markers. The first photoluminescent markers have a first length and the second markers have a second length, the first length either the same as or shorter than the second length. At least the second markers are located on or adjacent to a seat adjacent to the aisle and the first markers are arranged to block the non-exit paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Sean PATRICK O'KELL, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Publication number: 20200047665Abstract: A photoluminescent aircraft floor path marking system includes at least a flexible track having a housing incorporating a flexible, pliable, photoluminescent portion in which the track is bendable to a radius of lm or less and the track has a length of at least 2 m, where the track is pliable such that it can retain a rolled or bent radius. The track may be bendable to a radius of from 0.01 m to 1.0 m or optionally from 0.01 m to 0.5 m. The flexible track may be provided in lengths of from 3 m or greater or greater than 10 m. A flexible protective layer may be provided. The flexible housing may include a holder for the photoluminescent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Patent number: 10543780Abstract: Non-emergency illumination apparatus (10) arranged in use to mark a location of an article, fixture or fitting in an aircraft cabin, the apparatus including: an emitting layer (2) including a photoluminescent material, the photoluminescent material emitting visible light in a first region of the electromagnetic spectrum in response to excitation by light from a second region of the electromagnetic spectrum, different to the first region; and a protective layer (6) overlying the emitting layer, the protective layer transmitting light from the first and second regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the non-emergency illumination apparatus is constructed and arranged to be placed in proximity to an article, fixture or fitting, such that the apparatus marks the location of the article, fixture or fitting when excited by light from the second region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The illumination apparatus can comprise a carrier matrix.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: SAF-T-GLO LIMITEDInventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Patent number: 10279910Abstract: A lighting system for an aircraft cabin includes an electrical light source and a photoluminescent light source. The electrical light source is provided at or near a ceiling of the aircraft cabin and the photoluminescent light source is arranged at or near floor level. The photoluminescent light source defines a path along which passengers can move to an exit and is located in an area that receives a light output from the electrical light source to charge the photoluminescent light source. The electrical light source is adjustable to alter the orientation of the light source to concentrate the light output in the area of the photoluminescent light source to enhance charging of the photoluminescent light source by the electrical light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SAF-T-GLO LIMITEDInventor: Sean Patrick O'Kell
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Patent number: 10157594Abstract: A layered content display system includes a networking device coupled to a network, a source device configured to display first content information on a source device screen, a display device, and a sink device coupled to the networking device, the source device, and the display device. The sink device receives an identification of the first content information from the source device. The sink device then retrieves a first subset of the first content information from the source device, and a second subset of the first content information from the network through the networking device. The sink device then provides the second subset of the first content information layered with the first subset of the first content information for display on the display device such that the first content information displayed on the display device is substantially similar to the first content information displayed on the source device screen.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Joseph Paul Marquardt, Sean Patrick O'Neal
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Publication number: 20180345855Abstract: Non-emergency illumination apparatus (10) arranged in use to mark a location of an article, fixture or fitting in an aircraft cabin, the apparatus including: an emitting layer (2) including a photoluminescent material, the photoluminescent material emitting visible light in a first region of the electromagnetic spectrum in response to excitation by light from a second region of the electromagnetic spectrum, different to the first region; and a protective layer (6) overlying the emitting layer, the protective layer transmitting light from the first and second regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the non-emergency illumination apparatus is constructed and arranged to be placed in proximity to an article, fixture or fitting, such that the apparatus marks the location of the article, fixture or fitting when excited by light from the second region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The illumination apparatus can comprise a carrier matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Publication number: 20180320069Abstract: A marker for illuminating an area of an aircraft, the marker including a photoluminescent material arranged to emit blue visible light in response to an excitation and wherein the photoluminescent material has an emission spectrum with a maximum peak intensity of from 450 nm to 510 nm and optionally substantially 490 nm. The photoluminescent material has a performance characteristic such that the emissivity is at least 0.3 mcd/m2 12 hours after cessation of charging at 25 lux for 45 mins optionally at least 30 mcd/m2 6 hours after cessation of charging. The photoluminescent material comprises at least a main pigment containing a Europium and Dysprosium doped strontium aluminate with the formula Sr4Al14O25:Eu,Dy and optionally one or more further phosphorescent pigments. A marker system is disclosed for illuminating areas of an aircraft, the system including a plurality of markers in accordance with the invention. Also disclosed is an aircraft including a passenger cabin; and a marker system as disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Patent number: 10059461Abstract: An aircraft marking system for an external surface of an aircraft comprises at least one of a photoluminescent material that provides visibility in darkness, a reflective material that provides visibility when illuminated by a light source, and color that provides visibility in daylight. The marking system is applied to the wings, especially wing tips and other areas of the aircraft to reduce the risk of damage from impacts when the aircraft is on the ground and/or to indicate areas for accessing the interior of the aircraft in an emergency.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: SAF-T-GLO LIMITEDInventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Publication number: 20180061375Abstract: A layered content display system includes a networking device coupled to a network, a source device configured to display first content information on a source device screen, a display device, and a sink device coupled to the networking device, the source device, and the display device. The sink device receives an identification of the first content information from the source device. The sink device then retrieves a first subset of the first content information from the source device, and a second subset of the first content information from the network through the networking device. The sink device then provides the second subset of the first content information layered with the first subset of the first content information for display on the display device such that the first content information displayed on the display device is substantially similar to the first content information displayed on the source device screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Joseph Paul Marquardt, Sean Patrick O'Neal
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Patent number: 9904451Abstract: An innovation management system, which includes a database of networked members, each of the networked members being associated with a pre-defined user profile, a user interface operable to receive inputs from a member and to display selected outputs to a member, a campaigns module onto which campaigns can be defined, a campaign being defined as a call to networked members to submit ideas for a particular context defined by the campaign, and an ideas module onto which ideas can be loaded, the ideas selectively being associated with a pre-defined campaign.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: SystemicLogic Innovation Agency (Pty) Ltd.Inventors: Rory Joseph Moore, Jay Alec Van Zyl, Sean Patrick O'Reilly
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Patent number: 9702523Abstract: A photoluminescent guide for an emergency lighting system includes a housing having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal slot extending between the first end and the second end. A one-piece composite insert is disposed within the longitudinal slot. The one-piece composite insert includes a photoluminescent layer and a light-transmitting layer integrally secured to the photoluminescent layer. The one-piece composite insert is configured to receive light at the photoluminescent layer through the light-transmitting layer and to emit light from the photoluminescent layer through the light-transmitting layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: SAF-T-GLO LIMITEDInventor: Sean Patrick O'Kell
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Publication number: 20170029112Abstract: A lighting system for an aircraft cabin includes an electrical light source and a photoluminescent light source. The electrical light source is provided at or near a ceiling of the aircraft cabin and the photoluminescent light source is arranged at or near floor level. The photoluminescent light source defines a path along which passengers can move to an exit and is located in an area that receives a light output from the electrical light source to charge the photoluminescent light source. The electrical light source is adjustable to alter the orientation of the light source to concentrate the light output in the area of the photoluminescent light source to enhance charging of the photoluminescent light source by the electrical light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Saf-T-Glo LimitedInventor: Sean Patrick O'Kell
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Publication number: 20160341508Abstract: Projectiles with sealed propellant are described herein. In one embodiment of the invention, a projectile includes a body having a nose portion and a tail portion, a plurality of propellant charges contained within the body, a plurality of selectable initiators contained within the body for ignition of respective propellant charges, one or more ports for exit of ignition gases produced by the charges for propulsion of the projectile from the weapon, and one or more inductors for inducing a firing current, where at least one initiator only initiates on receiving a firing current which is different from the firing signal required to initiate the other initiators.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: James Michael O'Dwyer, Sean Patrick O'Dwyer
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Patent number: 9448026Abstract: Projectiles with sealed propellant are described herein. In one embodiment of the invention, a projectile includes a body having a nose portion and a tail portion, a plurality of propellant charges contained within the body, a plurality of selectable initiators contained within the body for ignition of respective propellant charges, one or more ports for exit of ignition gases produced by the charges for propulsion of the projectile from the weapon, and one or more inductors for inducing a firing current, where at least one initiator only initiates on receiving a firing current which is different from the firing signal required to initiate the other initiators.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Defendtex Pty. Ltd.Inventors: James Michael O'Dwyer, Sean Patrick O'Dwyer
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Publication number: 20160107764Abstract: An aircraft marking system for an external surface of an aircraft comprises at least one of a photoluminescent material that provides visibility in darkness, a reflective material that provides visibility when illuminated by a light source, and color that provides visibility in daylight. The marking system is applied to the wings, especially wing tips and other areas of the aircraft to reduce the risk of damage from impacts when the aircraft is on the ground and/or to indicate areas for accessing the interior of the aircraft in an emergency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Sean Patrick O'Kell, Andrew Jon Hallett
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Publication number: 20150234585Abstract: An innovation management system, which includes a database of networked members, each of the networked members being associated with a pre-defined user profile, a user interface operable to receive inputs from a member and to display selected outputs to a member, a campaigns module onto which campaigns can be defined, a campaign being defined as a call to networked members to submit ideas for a particular context defined by the campaign, and an ideas module onto which ideas can be loaded, the ideas selectively being associated with a pre-defined campaign.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: SystemicLogic Innovation Agency (Pty) Ltd.Inventors: Rory Joseph MOORE, Jay Alec VAN ZYL, Sean Patrick O'REILLY
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Publication number: 20140317984Abstract: Projectiles with sealed propellant are described herein. In one embodiment of the invention, a projectile includes a body having a nose portion and a tail portion, a plurality of propellant charges contained within the body, a plurality of selectable initiators contained within the body for ignition of respective propellant charges, one or more ports for exit of ignition gases produced by the charges for propulsion of the projectile from the weapon, and one or more inductors for inducing a firing current, where at least one initiator only initiates on receiving a firing current which is different from the firing signal required to initiate the other initiators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: James Michael O'Dwyer, Sean Patrick O'Dwyer
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Patent number: 8851324Abstract: A drinking cup for use by individuals in reclined position is disclosed. The cup includes a flexible straw attached to the base of the cup, a lid, and a handle with a groove for receiving and storing the straw. A bight actuated mouthpiece valve is connected to the distal end of the straw. The cup may be of double walled construction and the lid includes a small hole to release any vacuum created as a user sucks on the straw.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Sean Patrick O'Sullivan
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Patent number: D861650Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Landis+Gyr Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Mark Ahren Berkobin, Patrick Finian Sheehan Spokas, Louay Ibrahim Abdul-Hadi, Sean Patrick O'Bryan