Patents by Inventor Steve O'Connor

Steve 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: 20140365855
    Abstract: A content application includes one or more content list panels. The content application provides mechanisms that allow the user to easily manage article representations included in the content lists such as adding article representations a content list and editing the items directly in menus associated with the content lists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin W. Decker, Darin Benjamin Adler, Steven J. Falkenburg, Raymond Sepulveda, Craig Federighi, Steve O. Lemay, Patrick Coffman, Andreas Wendker, Brian Croll, Chan Karunamuni, Conrad Shultz
  • Patent number: 8909085
    Abstract: Methods, printers, and control panels for printers are disclosed. An example printer includes a control panel, a print substrate path exit to output a print substrate from the printer in response to a printing task, and a control panel actuator to move the control panel from a first position in which the control panel at least partially obstructs a print substrate from passing through the print substrate path exit to a second position in which the control panel does not obstruct the print substrate from passing through the print substrate path exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Bradley Short, Steve O. Rasmussen, David M Lovelace, Ryan Lane Wilday
  • Publication number: 20140333699
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a substrate receiving member, a fluid applicator unit, and an air recirculator assembly. The substrate receiving member may selectively receive a substrate. The fluid applicator unit may selectively eject a first set of drops to the substrate received by the substrate receiving member in a print mode and a second set of drops in a maintenance mode. The air recirculater assembly may direct air to form an air barrier across the print zone to redirect at least one of aerosol and particulates from crossing through the air barrier and onto the substrate, to filter the at least one of the aerosol and particulates to form filtered air, and to form the air barrier with the filtered air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Steve O'Hara, Christie Dyan Larson, Kevin Lo
  • Patent number: 8882378
    Abstract: A heating and dispenser system including base unit and an applicator assembly. The applicator assembly may include an applicator tip, a dispensing module, and an applicator housing. The applicator assembly may be integral or separable, and may also house a heating module. Alternatively, the heating module may be separate from the applicator assembly. The system also includes a control system for heating and dispensing various products. The applicator assembly may be replaceable, interchangeable, or single-type for applying product to a surface. The applicator may also be constructed of materials that impact heat transfer or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Richard B. Bylsma, Steve O. Mork, David W. Baarman, Thomas A. Niezgoda, Jesse Leverett
  • Patent number: 8857178
    Abstract: A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine includes a center housing, a shaft rotatably supported in the center housing, and a turbine wheel connected at one end of the shaft. A turbine housing is connected to the center housing and disposed around the turbine wheel. A bore formed in the turbine housing extends from a gas outlet end of the turbine housing to an annular stop surface of the turbine housing disposed adjacent the turbine wheel. A nozzle ring disposed in the bore surrounds a portion of the turbine wheel. An outlet cone is disposed at least partially in the bore and surrounds a remaining portion of the turbine wheel. The outlet cone is connected to the gas outlet end of the turbine housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Steve O'Hara
  • Publication number: 20140255803
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses graphene supported bifunctional catalysts and metal-air batteries comprising the same. In one aspect, a metal-air battery comprises a metal anode, a cathode, an electrolyte disposed between the metal anode and the cathode, and a catalyst on the cathode. The catalyst reduces both the charge overpotential and discharge overpotential of the battery. The catalyst is disposed on a graphene support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: K. Y. Simon Ng, Steve O. Salley, Kapila Wadumesthrige
  • Patent number: 8601451
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining whether code is unwanted based on the decompilation thereof. In use, code is identified and the code is decompiled. In addition, it is determined whether the code is unwanted, based on the decompiled code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Bartram, Adrian M. M. T. Dunbar, Steve O. Hearnden
  • Publication number: 20130312670
    Abstract: A buoyant motivational object used to play with a dog or child. While afloat, the motivational object comprises of an above-water section located above the surface of the water and an underwater section located below the surface of the water, and it is comprised of a base body with at least one biting or gripping area shaped for pick-up by a dog's muzzle or a human hand, and the biting or gripping area is at least partially located in the above-water section while the balance or gravity point of the motivational object is located in the underwater section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Steve O. Gleitsmann
  • Patent number: 8572732
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for enabling communication between security systems. In use, a first communication protocol of a first security system and a second communication protocol of a second security system are identified, where the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different such that the first security system and the second security system are incapable of communicating therebetween. Further, the first security system is updated with a first security definition and/or the second security system is updated with a second security definition for enabling communication between the first security system and the second security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Muttik, Steve O. Hearnden, Joel Robert Spurlock
  • Publication number: 20130246370
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining whether code is unwanted based on the decompilation thereof. In use, code is identified and the code is decompiled. In addition, it is determined whether the code is unwanted, based on the decompiled code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony V. Bartram, Adrian M. M. T. Dunbar, Steve O. Hearnden
  • Publication number: 20130212434
    Abstract: A test instrument provides suggested next operational step function to provide a user with assistance during testing. A display is provided to show the amount of a project that has been completed, for example as a percentage completed value. Individual test results may be saved to a ‘fix later’ list, which may be later accessed to re-test items that may not have passed on initial testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: FLUKE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sena E. R. Janky, Glenn Keltto, Steve O'Hara, J. David Schell, Elizabeth Bacon, Karen Jones
  • Publication number: 20130181405
    Abstract: A method of conducting a racing series for competitors and team owners is disclosed. The racing series has a plurality of races divided into a first and second set of races with competitors racing in both sets of races. The competitors and team owners are awarded points after each race, with those points being adjusted between the two sets of races. The points of only a predetermined number of competitors and/or team owners are adjusted between the sets of races. Awards, including a championship, are awarded based on the points accumulated during the racing series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Z. France, III, Mike Helton, Steve O'Donnell, Robin Pemberton, Jim Cassidy, John Darby, David Hoots, Mason Vincent, Tom Swindell, Steve Lowery, Kyle McKinney
  • Patent number: 8485260
    Abstract: A system and method to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning components using removable, modular component sets. In one exemplary embodiment, an ROV establishes a backup hydraulic flow to a BOP function by attaching one end of a hose to a modular valve block and the other end to an intervention shuttle valve, thus circumventing and isolating malfunctioning components. A compound intervention shuttle valve is provided that comprises first and second primary inlets, first and second secondary inlets, and an outlet. A modular valve block is provided that comprises a directional control valve, a pilot valve, a manifold pressure regulator, a pilot pressure regulator, stab type hydraulic connections and an electrical wet-make connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling
    Inventors: Steve O'Leary, Tom Thrash, Angela Donohue
  • Publication number: 20130077114
    Abstract: Methods, printers, and control panels for printers are disclosed. An example printer includes a control panel, a print substrate path exit to output a print substrate from the printer in response to a printing task, and a control panel actuator to move the control panel from a first position in which the control panel at least partially obstructs a print substrate from passing through the print substrate path exit to a second position in which the control panel does not obstruct the print substrate from passing through the print substrate path exit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: David Bradley Short, Steve O. Rasmussen, David M Lovelace, Ryan Lane Wilday
  • Patent number: 8375970
    Abstract: A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system, protects water treatment systems and other fluid flow devices from unnecessary fluid pressure, and regulates or prevents fluid flow to a dispenser or outlet in response to a particular event, such as a leak. The valve system includes a housing having ports for: (1) receiving a supply fluid, (2) supplying the fluid to a device, such as a water treatment system, (3) receiving the fluid from the device and (4) supplying fluid to a dispenser. The valve system also includes an automatic shutoff device within the housing that prevents water from flowing into the housing and the water treatment system when the dispensing outlet is closed and that allows water to flow through the housing and into the water treatment system when the outlet is open. The valve system may also include a second actuator connected to the automatic shutoff that is capable of moving the automatic shutoff to a partially or fully closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, David O. Godfrey, Michael E. Miles, Steve O. Mork, Richard B. Bylsma
  • Publication number: 20130000300
    Abstract: A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine includes a center housing, a shaft rotatably supported in the center housing, and a turbine wheel connected at one end of the shaft. A turbine housing is connected to the center housing and disposed around the turbine wheel. A bore formed in the turbine housing extends from a gas outlet end of the turbine housing to an annular stop surface of the turbine housing disposed adjacent the turbine wheel. A nozzle ring disposed in the bore surrounds a portion of the turbine wheel. An outlet cone is disposed at least partially in the bore and surrounds a remaining portion of the turbine wheel. The outlet cone is connected to the gas outlet end of the turbine housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventor: Steve O'Hara
  • Publication number: 20130001863
    Abstract: Separator assembly for use with printers is described herein. One example separator assembly includes a separator pad movable between a first position and a second position such that the separator pad is to engage a leading edge of a print media in the second position. A cam is rotatable between a third position and a fourth position to move the separator pad from the first to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Steve O. Rasmussen, Allan G. Olson, Michael L. Gustafson, Abdolreza Movaghar
  • Publication number: 20120286112
    Abstract: A shipping clip is provided that includes at least one finger extending between portions of the rotor and stator to prevent unwanted movement therebetween. The finger may extend from a base portion, and the base portion may be configured to attach to a particular structure on the motor. For example, the base portion may include a receptacle that receives a mounting post on the motor, and the finger may extend from the base to fit between a ledge on the stator and the upper surface of the rotor. The finger prevents further insertion of the stator into the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Wolford, Steve O. Mork
  • Publication number: 20120186820
    Abstract: A system and method to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning components using removable, modular component sets. In one exemplary embodiment, an ROV establishes a backup hydraulic flow to a BOP function by attaching one end of a hose to a modular valve block and the other end to an intervention shuttle valve, thus circumventing and isolating malfunctioning components. A compound intervention shuttle valve is provided that comprises first and second primary inlets, first and second secondary inlets, and an outlet. A modular valve block is provided that comprises a directional control valve, a pilot valve, a manifold pressure regulator, a pilot pressure regulator, stab type hydraulic connections and an electrical wet-make connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Donahue, Steve O'Leary, Tom Thrash, Angela Donohue
  • Publication number: 20120167166
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for enabling communication between security systems. In use, a first communication protocol of a first security system and a second communication protocol of a second security system are identified, where the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different such that the first security system and the second security system are incapable of communicating therebetween. Further, the first security system is updated with a first security definition and/or the second security system is updated with a second security definition for enabling communication between the first security system and the second security system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Igor Muttik, Steve O. Hearnden, Joel Robert Spurlock