Patents by Inventor Timothy F. Murphy
Timothy F. Murphy 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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Patent number: 10826477Abstract: A monitoring circuit is implemented for comparing a sampled voltage taken from a selected sampling capacitor and a reference voltage from a voltage buffer (150). The voltage buffer (150) is configurable according to programming provided to a programmable logic controller, PLC, (570). Comparisons may be made on a periodic basis, such as a time-division multiplexed basis, in connection with register settings in the PLC (570).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Bradford Lawrence Hunter, Timothy F. Murphy
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Publication number: 20200059227Abstract: A monitoring circuit is implemented for comparing a sampled voltage taken from a selected sampling capacitor and a reference voltage from a voltage buffer (150). The voltage buffer (150) is configurable according to programming provided to a programmable logic controller, PLC, (570). Comparisons may be made on a periodic basis, such as a time-division multiplexed basis, in connection with register settings in the PLC (570).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Bradford Lawrence Hunter, Timothy F. Murphy
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Patent number: 10491204Abstract: A monitoring circuit is implemented for comparing a sampled voltage taken from a selected sampling capacitor and a reference voltage from a voltage buffer. The voltage buffer is configurable according to programming provided to a programmable logic controller, PLC. Comparisons may be made on a periodic basis, such as a time-division multiplexed basis, in connection with register settings in the PLC.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Bradford Lawrence Hunter, Timothy F. Murphy
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Publication number: 20190343949Abstract: Immunogenic compositions comprising Moraxella catarrhalis protein AfeA, its variants and/or fragments are provided. Also provided are methods for use of these compositions for preventing or treating otitis media and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Timothy F. MURPHY, Aimee BRAUER
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Patent number: 10070554Abstract: An apparatus including a frame forming an interface device configured for connection to a test chassis, and at least one interface connector coupled to the frame, the at least one interface connector corresponding to connectors of a unit under test, the interface device being configured for insertion through one or more sealable apertures of an environmentally protective chassis that houses the test chassis, and coupling to an interface device seating surface of the environmentally protective chassis without any intervening environmental interface or environmental interface plane located between the interface device seating surface and the test chassis, wherein the frame forming the interface device includes a first end plate configured with electrical connectors and mechanical attachment members configured to align and attach a circuit card to the interface device.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, David M. Baczewski, Dennis M. Hayes, Barry Sommer
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Publication number: 20180007806Abstract: An apparatus including a frame forming an interface device configured for connection to a test chassis, and at least one interface connector coupled to the frame, the at least one interface connector corresponding to connectors of a unit under test, the interface device being configured for insertion through one or more sealable apertures of an environmentally protective chassis that houses the test chassis, and coupling to an interface device seating surface of the environmentally protective chassis without any intervening environmental interface or environmental interface plane located between the interface device seating surface and the test chassis, wherein the frame forming the interface device includes a first end plate configured with electrical connectors and mechanical attachment members configured to align and attach a circuit card to the interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Timothy F. MURPHY, David M. BACZEWSKI, Dennis M. HAYES, Barry SOMMER
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Patent number: 9775261Abstract: An apparatus including an environmentally protective chassis configured to house and environmentally protect a test chassis having one or more module interfaces, the environmentally protective chassis having an interface device seating surface with sealable apertures formed in the interface device seating surface; and at least one interface device configured for connection to the test chassis and including at least one interface connector corresponding to connectors of a unit under test, the at least one interface device being configured for insertion through one or more of the sealable apertures and direct coupling to the interface device seating surface of the environmentally protective chassis without any intervening environmental interface or environmental interface plane located between the interface device seating surface and the test chassis.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, David M. Baczewski, Dennis M. Hayes, Barry Sommer
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Publication number: 20150253160Abstract: An apparatus including an environmentally protective chassis configured to house and environmentally protect a test chassis having one or more module interfaces, the environmentally protective chassis having an interface device seating surface with sealable apertures formed in the interface device seating surface; and at least one interface device configured for connection to the test chassis and including at least one interface connector corresponding to connectors of a unit under test, the at least one interface device being configured for insertion through one or more of the sealable apertures and direct coupling to the interface device seating surface of the environmentally protective chassis without any intervening environmental interface or environmental interface plane located between the interface device seating surface and the test chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, David M. Baczewski, Dennis M. Hayes, Barry Sommer
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Patent number: 8790495Abstract: A conservation control system is provided for integration with an cross-direction controller on a sheet making machine. The conservation control system receives inputs from the cross-direction controller and accepts and/or modifies the controller commands to a profiler based on desired performance and conservation trade-offs.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: ABB Ltd.Inventors: Peter Q. Tran, Kevin D. Starr, Timothy A. Mast, Timothy F. Murphy
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Patent number: 8630728Abstract: A system and method for generating indices to quantify operating transition performance of a continuous process, such as a sheet forming process, includes a computer system that is configured to generate a normalized overall transition performance index. The overall transition performance index is formed from a plurality of individual parameter indices associated with specific production components or portions of the process line. As such, the individual parameter indices allow a user of the system to readily identify the particular portion of the continuous process line that is performing below desired levels. In addition, because the overall transition performance index is normalized, it enables comparison of the operating transition performance of multiple process lines.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Kevin Starr, Timothy A. Mast
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Patent number: 8501197Abstract: This invention provides a method for stimulating in an individual an immune response against M. catarrhalis. The method comprises administering to an individual a composition comprising M. catarrhalis OppA protein in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response against M. catarrhalis in the individual.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State of New YorkInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Min Yang
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Publication number: 20130129765Abstract: This invention provides a method for stimulating in an individual an immune response against M. catarrhalis. The method comprises administering to an individual a composition comprising M. catarrhalis OppA protein in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response against M. catarrhalis in the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Min Yang
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Publication number: 20120197426Abstract: A system and method for generating indices to quantify operating transition performance of a continuous process, such as a sheet forming process, includes a computer system that is configured to generate a normalized overall transition performance index. The overall transition performance index is formed from a plurality of individual parameter indices associated with specific production components or portions of the process line. As such, the individual parameter indices allow a user of the system to readily identify the particular portion of the continuous process line that is performing below desired levels. In addition, because the overall transition performance index is normalized, it enables comparison of the operating transition performance of multiple process lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Kevin Starr, Timothy A. Mast
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Patent number: 7811589Abstract: Provided is a method for stimulating in an individual an immune response against M. catarrhalis. The method is performed by administering to an individual a composition that contains at least one isolated M. catarrhalis protein in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response against M. catarrhalis in the individual. The M. catarrhalis proteins used in the method of the invention are M. catarrhalis proteins Msp22, Msp75, Msp78, Protein 28, Protein 99, Protein 238, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Alan J. Lesse, Charmaine Kirkham
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Publication number: 20090229777Abstract: A conservation control system is provided for integration with an cross-direction controller on a sheet making machine. The conservation control system receives inputs from the cross-direction controller and accepts and/or modifies the controller commands to a profiler based on desired performance and conservation trade-offs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: ABB LTD.Inventors: Peter Q. Tran, Kevin D. Starr, Timothy A. Mast, Timothy F. Murphy
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Publication number: 20090169577Abstract: Provided is a method for stimulating in an individual an immune response against M. catarrhalis. The method is performed by administering to an individual a composition that contains at least one isolated M. catarrhalis protein in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response against M. catarrhalis in the individual. The M. catarrhalis proteins used in the method of the invention are M. catarrhalis proteins Msp22, Msp75, Msp78, Protein 28, Protein 99, Protein 238, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Alan J. Lesse, Charmaine Kirkham
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Patent number: 7548579Abstract: A wired or wireless signal transmitter or receiver and methods providing improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance for the reception of data packets transmitted in the form of symbols modulated onto a signal. More particularly, apparatus and methods are disclosed for detecting the preamble and symbol boundaries of received data packets encoded with OFDM and other multi-carrier symbol transmission systems. Also disclosed are combinations of sensitive preamble detection and data payload and/or signal field encoding methods to spread data redundantly, to improve reception under a low SNR condition. This invention may be applied to a variety of standards utilizing OFDM and similar technologies, including IEEE 802.11a, Hiperlan/2 and MMAC.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventors: Timothy F. Murphy, Niels Van Erven
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Publication number: 20090092629Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying strains of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae that can be used as immunogenic compositions having specificity against a plurality of Haemophilus influenzae strains. The invention also provides compositions comprising whole cell bacteria or outer membrane protein P2 obtained from the strains for use as vaccines.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Thomas Hiltke, Timothy F. Murphy, Sanjay Sethi
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Patent number: 7429388Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying strains of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae that can be used as immunogenic compositions having specificity against a plurality of Haemophilus influenzae strains. The invention also provides compositions comprising whole cell bacteria or outer membrane protein P2 obtained from the strains for use as vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Thomas Hiltke, Timothy F. Murphy, Sanjay Sethi
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Patent number: 7280621Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of data communication electronics and to a wired or wireless signal transmitter or receiver and methods providing improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance for the reception of data packets transmitted in the form of symbols modulated onto a signal. More particularly, apparatus and methods are disclosed for detecting the preamble and symbol boundaries of received data packets encoded with OFDM and other multi-carrier symbol transmission systems. Also disclosed are combinations of sensitive preamble detection and data payload and/or signal field encoding methods to spread data redundantly, to improve reception under a low SNR condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventor: Timothy F. Murphy