Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Flynn

Thomas J. Flynn 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: 20090327503
    Abstract: In one embodiment a computing system comprises one or more processors, a display device coupled to the computing system, a connection client module, at least one remote access client module, a memory module communicatively connected to the one or more processors and comprising logic to; receive a service request from a user via a remote connection client coupled to the connection server, wherein the service request comprises at least one user credential, authenticate the at least one user credential, retrieve at least one user profile associated with the user, connection data for at least one remote system and at least one policy associated with the at least one user profile, transmit the at least one user profile, at least one remote system and the connection data for at least one remote system and at least one policy associated with the at least one user profile from the connection server to the remote connection client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Roland M. Hochmuth, Byron A. Alcorn, Jeffrey Joel Walls, Thomas J. Flynn, Quoc P. Pham
  • Publication number: 20090214993
    Abstract: A system for analyzing the quality of combustion in the vicinity of the over fire zone of a combustion system includes at least one lens assembly mounted to a wall of the combustion system in the vicinity of the over fire zone. One or more photo-detectors are used to measure the intensity of light emitted in the over fire zone. A data acquisition system is connected to the photo-detector assembly via a communication link and includes an analog-to-digital converter and data buffering device for converting the light signals to digital signals. A computer analyzes the digital signals with linear and nonlinear signal analysis techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy A. Fuller, Thomas J. Flynn, Paul Li, Ralph T. Bailey
  • Patent number: 7519569
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method to dynamically allocate resources provide full connectivity between elements. A common decision execution capability (CDEC) forms a centralized command and control function able to control the elements. The CDEC is adapted to generate virtual chains, each virtual chain a combination of the elements, to achieve an objective. The CDEC can select a virtual chain and either perform the selected virtual chain or generate a plan associated with the virtual chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Flynn, Doris Y. Tamanaha
  • Patent number: 7484955
    Abstract: Methods for cyclone boiler flame diagnostics and control, including methods for monitoring the operating state of a cyclone furnace using linear and nonlinear signal analysis techniques, including temporal irreversibility and symbol sequence. Adjustments may be made in the air flow distribution to optimize performance. Signals for the main flame and lighter scanners are relatively independent, thereby allowing for independent control of the primary air flow to the burner and secondary air flow to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Flynn, Ralph T. Bailey, Timothy A. Fuller, Charles E. A. Finney, C. Stuart Daw
  • Publication number: 20080082664
    Abstract: A system comprises a client, a plurality of remote resources, and a gateway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Valentin Popescu, Thomas J. Flynn, Gary A. Willett, Mark J. Altendorf, Quoc P. Pham
  • Patent number: 7353140
    Abstract: The current invention provides a method and apparatus, which uses symbol sequence techniques, temporal irreversibility, and/or cluster analysis to monitor the operating state of individual burner flames on a appropriate time scale. Both the method and apparatus of the present invention may be used optimize the performance of burner flames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Stuart Daw, Timothy A. Fuller, Thomas J. Flynn, Charles E. A. Finney
  • Publication number: 20080050684
    Abstract: Methods for cyclone boiler flame diagnostics and control, including methods for monitoring the operating state of a cyclone furnace using linear and nonlinear signal analysis techniques, including temporal irreversibility and symbol sequence. Adjustments may be made in the air flow distribution to optimize performance. Signals for the main flame and lighter scanners are relatively independent, thereby allowing for independent control of the primary air flow to the burner and secondary air flow to the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas J. Flynn, Ralph T. Bailey, Timothy A. Fuller, Charles E.A. Finney, C. Stuart Daw
  • Patent number: 6901351
    Abstract: The current invention provides a method and apparatus, which uses symbol sequence techniques and/or temporal irreversibility derived from chaos theory to monitor the operating state of individual burner flames on a appropriate time scale. Both the method and apparatus of the present invention may be used optimize the performance of burner flames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Stuart Daw, Timothy A. Fuller, Thomas J. Flynn, Charles E. A. Finney
  • Patent number: 6775645
    Abstract: The current invention provides a method and apparatus, which uses symbol sequence techniques and/or temporal irreversibility derived from chaos theory to monitor the operating state of individual burner flames on a appropriate time scale. Both the method and apparatus of the present invention may be used optimize the performance of burner flames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Stuart Daw, Timothy A. Fuller, Thomas J. Flynn, Charles E. A. Finney
  • Publication number: 20040088414
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a network computing method and architecture that may employ client computing devices to provide a client computing interface. A computing engine may support the client computing interface and allow allocation of computing power to different functions such as client support or web hosting. Excess computing power may be sold or leased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas J. Flynn, Thomas J. Josefy, Gary A. Willett
  • Publication number: 20040088422
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a computer network architecture and method in which access to computing resources may be selectively controlled. Client-specific computing resources may be identified as unconditionally accessible or conditionally accessible. A condition is associated with the access of each conditionally accessible client-specific computing resource. Access to the conditionally accessible client-specific computing resources is granted if the condition associated with the resource is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas J. Flynn, Thomas J. Josefy, Gary A. Willett
  • Publication number: 20040088410
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a network computing architecture and method that may employ thin client or other computing devices to provide a client computing interface. The client computing interface may generate requests for computing services when utilized by users. The client computing interface may be coupled connected to load balancing resources that may direct the requests for computing services to computing resources and data resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas J. Flynn, Thomas L. Josefy, Gary A. Willett
  • Publication number: 20040039551
    Abstract: The current invention provides a method and apparatus, which uses symbol sequence techniques and/or temporal irreversibility derived from chaos theory to monitor the operating state of individual burner flames on a appropriate time scale. Both the method and apparatus of the present invention may be used optimize the performance of burner flames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Charles Stuart Daw, Timothy A. Fuller, Thomas J. Flynn, Charles E.A. Finney
  • Publication number: 20030093246
    Abstract: The current invention provides a method and apparatus, which uses symbol sequence techniques and/or temporal irreversibility derived from chaos theory to monitor the operating state of individual burner flames on a appropriate time scale. Both the method and apparatus of the present invention may be used optimize the performance of burner flames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Charles Stuart Daw, Timothy A. Fuller, Thomas J. Flynn, Charles E.A. Finney
  • Publication number: 20020131919
    Abstract: A modular fuel processing system has component modules stacked together into a single tower or stacked separately in various configurations in other embodiments. A backbone member having all fluid connections for the modules thereon connects the component modules of the stack(s). The backbone member may contain quick disconnect fittings on each module. The modules of the system are preferably configured using plate-type reactors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Crispin L. DeBellis, Timothy A. Fuller, Milind V. Kantak, Thomas J. Flynn, Stephen W. Scoles
  • Patent number: 5353718
    Abstract: Mixed waste containing organic constituents and low level radioactive waste is remediated in a circulating fluidized bed combustor. Three separators are used to filter the flue gas and separate fine radioactive material from coarse non-radioactive material thereby concentrating the radioactive portion. A primary separator separates large material such as sand, lime, flyash or unburned fuel particles from the flue gas leaving the furnace of the combustor. The flue gas is then passed to a secondary separator for the collection of finer particles. In turn, the flue gas is passed to a tertiary separator for the collection of the finest particles of the flue gas containing low level radioactive waste. Solids entrained in the primary separator are recycled back into the bed of the combustor through an L-valve. Solids entrained at the secondary separator are also recycled back into the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: James J. Warchol, Daniel R. Rowley, Thomas J. Flynn