Patents by Inventor Tom O'Connor
Tom 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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Patent number: 8270296Abstract: A dynamic bandwidth manager for determining the bandwidth available to an IP connected client device, the IP connected client device requesting access to multimedia resources from a service provider, the dynamic bandwidth manager comprising: a receiving component for receiving an IP address of an IP connected client requesting access to a resource; a requesting component for locating a nearest managed device to the IP connected client and requesting a current network management data set pertaining to the IP connected client from the located managed device; a calculation component for retrieving a previously stored set of network management data pertaining to the IP connected client and for analysing the network management data sets, in dependence on the current network management data set and the previously stored network management data sets, to calculate the available bandwidth capacity of the IP connected client.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Tom O. Rojahn
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Publication number: 20120230527Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Gable, Ross Baker, Tom O'Hara
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Publication number: 20120226805Abstract: A dynamic bandwidth manager for determining the bandwidth available to an IP connected client device, the IP connected client device requesting access to multimedia resources from a service provider, the dynamic bandwidth manager comprising: a receiving component for receiving an IP address of an IP connected client requesting access to a resource; a requesting component for locating a nearest managed device to the IP connected client and requesting a current network management data set pertaining to the IP connected client from the located managed device; a calculation component for retrieving a previously stored set of network management data pertaining to the IP connected client and for analysing the network management data sets, in dependence on the current network management data set and the previously stored network management data sets, to calculate the available bandwidth capacity of the IP connected client.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Tom O. Rojahn
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Patent number: 8068630Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Gable, Ross Baker, Tom O'Hara
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Publication number: 20100145331Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an ablation apparatus for ablating target tissue adjacent pulmonary veins of a patient. The ablation apparatus can include a tube capable of being advanced around the pulmonary veins to form a loop. The tube can receive or include electrodes to ablate target tissue. Some embodiments provide a loop ablation device, which may include a cannula and two or more electrode rods carrying two or more bipolar electrodes. The electrode rods can be advanced through the distal ends toward the proximal ends of the loop and toward the target tissue. The bipolar electrodes can receive energy to ablate the target tissue. The bipolar electrodes may be surrounded by the liquid within the cannula while ablating the target tissue. The loop ablation device can further include a rotating grasping mechanism coupled to the electrode rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Steven C. Chrisitian, David E. Francischelli, Adam A. Podbeliski, Daniel Charles Haeg, Marie T. Steinbrink, Roderick E. Briscoe, Tom O. Daigle
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Publication number: 20100146059Abstract: A method and system for managing email between a sender and a recipient wherein the method and system provide the recipient with control over routing an email message, wherein the control includes predefining directions to be executed upon the receipt of an email message, and wherein the directions are dependent upon the properties of the email message. The recipient may enable or disable the control at any time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ciaran A. DellaFera, Tom O. Rojahn
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Patent number: 7733084Abstract: An eddy current acquisition system integrates traditional elements of a nuclear steam generator tubing inspection into a single modular system comprising three subsystems: the take-up reel subsystem, the acquisition instrument, which is located in the hub of the take-up reel, and the pusher head subsystem. All of the control electronics are respectively enclosed in bases of the pusher head and the take-up reel subsystems in water-resistant and dust proof enclosures. Simplified setup is achieved by employing a single communication bus linking an identification (“ID”) chip in each component to a host computer. The ID chip stores and reports product part numbers, descriptions and serial numbers and revision or upgrade status and may also store statistical information such as device duty cycles, performance statistics, repair history, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventors: Tom O'Dell, Florian Hardy
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Publication number: 20100102724Abstract: A ceramic body electrodeless lamp and a method to produce the lamp are provided. In an example embodiment, the ceramic body electrodeless lamp may include an open tubular arm body, a filler rod formed to have an outer diameter sized to fit at least partially within an inner diameter of the open tubular arm body, and a frit material to form a seal between the open tubular arm body and the filler rod once the frit material is melted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Luxim CorporationInventors: Richard Gilliard, Tom O'Halloran
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Publication number: 20090075001Abstract: The Flushable Toilet Paper Roll (FTPR) is new in the art of toilet paper dispense. It holds the same shape as a traditional cardboard toilet paper roll but when the toilet paper is exhausted the FTPR is easily disposed of by placing in the toilet's water and flushed. It is dissolves quickly when placed in the water and is completely environmentally friendly. It is comprised of cornstarch (or similar material).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Tom O'Neill
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Publication number: 20080158808Abstract: At least one shock-sensitive device is mounted within an enclosure using a shock-absorbing element as an exclusive point of contact between the shock-sensitive device and the enclosure. The shock-sensitive device may comprise a disk drive and/or a printed circuit board. The enclosure may comprise an end cap having at least one mounting bracket or flange to receive the shock-absorbing element. The shock-sensitive device may comprise a mounting tab to receive a fastener, wherein one end of the fastener is received in the mounting tab, and wherein the other end of the fastener is received in the shock-absorbing element. The shock-absorbing element may comprise a resilient material such as rubber, silicone, urethane, or foam. In an embodiment, the end cap may include ventilation holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Manuel B. Camarena, Jan Orlowski, Chi-Chi Lin, Tom O. McGoldrick
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Publication number: 20080134260Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for producing, distributing and presenting media presentations include identifying, providing and generating a sequence of media segments from a plurality of media presentations, optionally in combination with associated interactive services, so as to define a media channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Nicholas A. Glassman, Michael K. Bailey, Michael G. Boyd, Tom O. Mikkelsen
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Patent number: 7379555Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Insound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Gable, Ross Baker, Tom O'Hara
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Publication number: 20080069386Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Gable, Ross Baker, Tom O'Hara
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Patent number: 7322098Abstract: Various methods and apparatus for simultaneously processing two single-sided hard memory disks is provided. Disks are positioned in pairs, with one surface of one disk positioned adjacent one surface of the second disk, with the disk surfaces touching or with a slight separation between them. In this back-to-back orientation, the disk pairs may be processed using conventional double-sided disk processing equipment and techniques. However, each disk will not have two active surfaces. Because of the positioning of the disks during processing, only one surface of each disk will be subjected to full processing. Therefore, each disk will only have one active side.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Maxtor CorporationInventors: Gerardo Buitron, Clarence Gapay, John Grow, Bruce Hachtmann, Kwang Kon Kim, Huan Nguyen, Tom O'Hare
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Patent number: 7152571Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lubrication system having a gasket with integrated lubrication channel for providing lubrication to the surface of an engine part. Preferably, the gasket is a multilayer metal gasket comprised of an upper layer, a bottom layer, and an inner layer disposed between the upper and bottom layers. The gasket further comprises a lubrication channel disposed through the gasket. Lubrication from an oil feed may then be directed through the lubrication channel and directed onto the surface of the engine part to be lubricated.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas H. Wilson, Tom O. Michael, Tom Suchecki
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Publication number: 20050259840Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Gable, Ross Baker, Tom O'Hara
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Patent number: 6805153Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for restricting access to ports that may be disposed in a bonnet to house valves on a railcar. More specifically, the present invention relates to a template that may be lowered over the bonnet of the railcar wherein the template has a plurality of differently sized holes to allow access to specially-sized nozzles. In addition, the valves may be eduction valves and/or vapor valves, and the apertures may allow a specific-sized nozzle to have access to the eduction valves, the vapor valves or both. The template may lower onto the bonnet via a frame that may be rotatably attached to a structure. Further, joints and bearings may be provided to allow the template to be movable so as to precisely fit over the bonnet of the railcar.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Raymond Blaine Vermette, Tom O'Connell, Jim Ried
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Patent number: 6744339Abstract: A motor protection trip unit for a circuit breaker includes an electrically conductive strap, a yoke including a body including a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall, and a fourth side wall. The third side wall extends between the first and second side walls, the fourth side wall extending from the first and second side walls and comprising a yoke gap extending therethrough. A motor protection trip unit for a circuit breaker also includes a flapper holder coupled to the strap, a flapper pivotally coupled to the flapper holder, and a biasing mechanism coupled between the flapper holder and the flapper. The biasing mechanism is configured to maintain the flapper a distance from the yoke such that a yoke-flapper gap is defined between the yoke and the flapper.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christian Daehler, Biranchi Sahu, Varma S P Dantuluri, Tom O'Keeffe
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Publication number: 20030211275Abstract: Various methods and apparatus for simultaneously processing two single-sided hard memory disks is provided. Disks are positioned in pairs, with one surface of one disk positioned adjacent one surface of the second disk, with the disk surfaces touching or with a slight separation between them. In this back-to-back orientation, the disk pairs may be processed using conventional double-sided disk processing equipment and techniques. However, each disk will not have two active surfaces. Because of the positioning of the disks during processing, only one surface of each disk will be subjected to full processing. Therefore, each disk will only have one active side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Gerardo Buitron, Clarence Gapay, John Grow, Bruce Hachtmann, Kwang Kon Kim, Huan Nguyen, Tom O'Hare
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Patent number: D667789Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: EPtronics, Inc.Inventor: Tom O'Neil