Patents by Inventor Timothy Regan
Timothy Regan 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: 20130136877Abstract: A hollow lineal profile (16) formed from a continuous fiber reinforced ribbon (“CFRT”) that contains a plurality of continuous fibers embedded within a first thermoplastic polymer matrix (6). To enhance the tensile strength of the profile, the continuous fibers are aligned within the ribbon in a substantially longitudinal direction (e.g., the direction of pultrusion). In addition to continuous fibers, the hollow profile of the present invention also contains a plurality of long fibers that may be optionally embedded within a second thermoplastic matrix to form a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (“LFRT”) (4). The long fibers may be incorporated into the continuous fiber ribbon or formed as a separate layer of the profile. Regardless, at least a portion of the long fibers are oriented at an angle (e.g., 90°) to the longitudinal direction to provide increased transverse strength to the profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: TICONA LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy A. Regan
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Patent number: 8351331Abstract: A resource allocation framework for wireless/wired networks is described. In an embodiment, methods of end host based traffic management are described which operate separately from the underlying access control protocol within the network (e.g. wireless MAC protocol or TCP). The rate limits for each flow are set based on per-flow weights, which may be user specified, and based on an estimate of the utilization of the shared resource and the rate limits are adjusted periodically so that the resource is not underutilized or saturated. Some embodiments compute a virtual capacity of the resource which is adjusted to optimize the value of the utilization and then the virtual capacity is shared between flows according to the per-flow weights. Methods for estimating the utilization of a wireless network and the capacity of a broadband access link are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thomas Karagiannis, Christos Gkantsidis, Peter Bernard Key, Richard Harper, Abigail Sellen, Timothy Regan, Richard M. Banks, Ilias Raftopoulos, Dharmaiah Manjunath, Bozidar Radunovic
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Publication number: 20120321804Abstract: A die and method for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. In one embodiment, the die includes an impregnation section including an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin, the impregnation zone including a plurality of contact surfaces. The die further includes a perturbation positioned on at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces, the perturbation configured to interact with the roving. In one embodiment, the method includes coating a fiber roving with a polymer resin. The method further includes traversing the coated roving through an impregnation zone to impregnate the roving with the resin. The impregnation zone includes a plurality of contact surfaces. The method further includes interacting the coated roving with a perturbation positioned on at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Timothy A. Regan, Aaron H. Johnson, David W. Eastep
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Publication number: 20120273988Abstract: An impregnation section of a die and a method for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. The impregnation section includes an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin and a gate passage in fluid communication with the impregnation zone for flowing the resin therethrough such that the resin coats the roving. Additionally, the impregnation section includes a surface disposed upstream of the impregnation zone in a run direction of the roving for contacting the roving. The method includes traversing at least one fiber roving over a surface, flowing a polymer resin through a gap, the gap being in the range between approximately 0.1 millimeters and approximately 4 millimeters, coating the roving with the resin, and traversing the coated roving through an impregnation zone to impregnate the roving with the resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: David W. Eastep, Aaron H. Johnson, Timothy A. Regan
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Publication number: 20120263020Abstract: Mobile device localization using audio signals is described. In an example, a mobile device is localized by receiving a first audio signal captured by a microphone located at the mobile device and a second audio signal captured from a further microphone. A correlation value between the first audio signal and second audio signal is computed, and this is used to determine whether the mobile device is in proximity to the further microphone. In one example, the mobile device can receive the audio signals from the further microphone and calculate the correlation value. In another example, a server can receive the audio signals from the mobile device and the further microphone and calculate the correlation value. In examples, the further microphone can be a fixed microphone at a predetermined location, or the further microphone can be a microphone located in another mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Stuart Taylor, Timothy Regan, Philip Gosset, Dinan Gunawardena, Eno Thereska
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Publication number: 20110310735Abstract: A resource allocation framework for wireless/wired networks is described. In an embodiment, methods of end host based traffic management are described which operate separately from the underlying access control protocol within the network (e.g. wireless MAC protocol or TCP). The rate limits for each flow are set based on per-flow weights, which may be user specified, and based on an estimate of the utilization of the shared resource and the rate limits are adjusted periodically so that the resource is not underutilized or saturated. Some embodiments compute a virtual capacity of the resource which is adjusted to optimize the value of the utilization and then the virtual capacity is shared between flows according to the per-flow weights. Methods for estimating the utilization of a wireless network and the capacity of a broadband access link are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thomas Karagiannis, Christos Gkantsidis, Peter Bernard Key, Richard Harper, Abigail Sellen, Timothy Regan, Richard M. Banks, Ilias Raftopoulos, Dharmaiah Manjunath, Bozidar Radunovic
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Publication number: 20100176543Abstract: A sign pole guard designed to encapsulate a U-channel metal sign post with a sheet of transparent, flexible material having a reflective covering to provided better visibility and an added layer of protection for individuals who may come into physical contact with the sign post itself. In addition, the sign pole guard comprises a strip of transparent, flexible material to be affixed to the edging of a metal street sign for added protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Kenneth Burke, Kris Mistretta, Timothy Regan
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Publication number: 20100036854Abstract: Methods, software and apparatus are described which enable users to share and exchange clips from broadcast media using their mobile devices. Whilst watching broadcast media, a user can cause their mobile device to capture a clip, for example by pressing a button. The capture of the clip enables the user to show and share the clip with friends as part of a system of exchange.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Regan, Richard Harper
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Patent number: 7640341Abstract: An instant messaging system provides instant message communication between computers, including multi-user computers. The system provides multiple concurrent instant message user logins on a multi-user computer, one of the multiple concurrent instant message user logins being a registered buddy of a user of a second computer. The second computer is provided an indication that the registered buddy is one of multiple concurrent instant message user logins on a multi-user computer. The user of the second computer can send a message appropriate to be viewed on the multi-user computer. A video display may be rendered concurrently with the multiple concurrent instant message user logins. Instant messages are rendered over a portion of the video display. As a result, the instant messaging can operate smoothly with multi-user computers, protecting the privacy of instant messaging while minimizing the disruptiveness of instant messaging to accommodate shared use of a multi-user computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Timothy Regan
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Publication number: 20040260753Abstract: An instant messaging system provides instant message communication between computers, including multi-user computers. The system provides multiple concurrent instant message user logins on a multi-user computer, one of the multiple concurrent instant message user logins being a registered buddy of a user of a second computer. The second computer is provided an indication that the registered buddy is one of multiple concurrent instant message user logins on a multi-user computer. As a result, the user of the second computer is notified of the lack of privacy at the multi-user computer and can send a message with a topic and language that are appropriate to be viewed by multiple users. A video display, such as a movie or television programming like a sporting event, may be rendered on the multi-user computer concurrently with the multiple concurrent instant message user logins on the multi-user computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Timothy Regan
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Publication number: 20030234812Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for collaborative decision-making. The system includes a user model component and a user feedback component. The user feedback component presents information associated with media content to users and receives feedback related to the information from the users. The user model component models the feedback received from the users and modifies the information associated with media content based, at least in part, upon the model. The user model component can, for example, utilize metadata associated with media content in order to model user behavior and/generate recommendations. The user model component can employ artificial intelligence technique(s) such as Bayesian reasoning to model user behavior and/or generate recommendations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Steven M. Drucker, Timothy Regan, Markus Lofstrom, Asta L. Glatzer, Curtis Wong
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Patent number: 6090319Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of a coated, long fiber reinforcing composite structure suitable for the preparation of shaped articles. The process is characterized by impregnating a plurality of continuous lengths of reinforcing fiber strands with a first thermoplastic resin material while continuously drawing the fiber strands to produce a long fiber reinforcing composite structure followed by coating a second thermoplastic resin material containing additives onto the long fiber reinforcing composite structure to produce a coated, long fiber reinforcing composite structure. The coating additives may be selected from mineral reinforcing agents, lubricants, flame retardants, blowing agents, foaming agents, ultraviolet light resistant agents, heat sensitive pigments, etc. The coated, long fiber reinforcing composite structure prepared according to the process is suitable for the preparation of shaped articles exhibiting good physical and chemical properties.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Ticona Celstran, Inc.Inventors: Subodh K. Sharma, Eric V. Lee, Timothy A. Regan, Jeffrey N. Compton, David W. Eastep, Dale K. Roland, Michael L. Wesley, Stephen T. Bowen, Randy J. Skarlupka
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Patent number: 5943657Abstract: Pricing and charging arrangements available to communication network operators or service providers take account of factors such as taxes which affect the billable value and which may be put in place in many different ways and at variable times in relation to data processing exercises which need to be carried out. A system is provided which can be used in generating bills by applying modifying factors which can be changed or added to in a relatively easy manner. An object-oriented front end for a legacy system can be used in design and subsequently embedded. Programs developed in an object oriented environment are converted into instructions implementable by a procedurally based processing device. An activity hierarchy of functions is created for each object, a data subject area is created for each object and a main calling program specifies the relationship between the programs and data areas so as to retain encapsulation of the original object oriented definition.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1996Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: British Telecommunications public limited companyInventors: David Freestone, Anthony Heritage, Brian S. Kerr, Timothy Regan, Paul H Thompson, Clazien D Wezeman, Jeremy Wilson