Patents by Inventor William J. Brennan
William J. Brennan 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: 11581913Abstract: Accordingly, there are disclosed herein active cables and methods that enable direct connection between different generations of network interface ports or ports supporting different standards. One illustrative embodiment is an active 1:N breakout cable that includes a unary end connector connected by electrical conductors to each of multiple split end connectors. The unary end connector is adapted to fit into a network interface port of a primary host device to provide output PAM4 electrical signals that convey a multi-lane outbound data stream to the primary host device and to accept input PAM4 electrical signals that convey multi-lane inbound data stream from the primary host device.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTDInventors: Yattung Lam, Baohua Chen, Yifei Dai, William J. Brennan
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Publication number: 20210234567Abstract: Accordingly, there are disclosed herein active cables and methods that enable direct connection between different generations of network interface ports or ports supporting different standards. One illustrative embodiment is an active 1:N breakout cable that includes a unary end connector connected by electrical conductors to each of multiple split end connectors. The unary end connector is adapted to fit into a network interface port of a primary host device to provide output PAM4 electrical signals that convey a multi-lane outbound data stream to the primary host device and to accept input PAM4 electrical signals that convey multi-lane inbound data stream from the primary host device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTDInventors: YATTUNG LAM, BAOHUA CHEN, YIFEI DAI, WILLIAM J. BRENNAN
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Patent number: 11052641Abstract: A multi-layer card comprising a polymeric inlay layer having a first surface and a second surface, further comprising a first multi-layer film which is disposed on the first surface of the polymeric inlay layer, and further comprising a first polymeric overlay layer which is disposed on said first multi-layer film, such that the layer order is polymeric inlay layer, first multi-layer film and first polymeric overlay layer, wherein said first multi-layer film comprises: (i) a polyester base layer (B) comprising a crystallisable polyester (PB), and further comprising titanium dioxide in an amount of from about 1 to about 30 wt % by total weight of the base layer; (ii) a first heat-sealable copolyester layer (A1) disposed on a first surface of said polyester base layer; and (iii) optionally a second heat-sealable copolyester layer (A2) disposed on a second surface of said polyester base layer, wherein the copolyester (CPA) of each of the first and optional second heat-sealable copolyester layers is independentlyType: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: William J. Brennan, Felicity Child
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Patent number: 11018709Abstract: Accordingly, there are disclosed herein active cables and methods that enable direct connection between different generations of network interface ports or ports supporting different standards. One illustrative embodiment is an active 1:N breakout cable that includes a unary end connector connected by electrical conductors to each of multiple split end connectors. The unary end connector is adapted to fit into a network interface port of a primary host device to provide output PAM4 electrical signals that convey a multi-lane outbound data stream to the primary host device and to accept input PAM4 electrical signals that convey multi-lane inbound data stream from the primary host device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Yattung Lam, Baohua Chen, Yifei Dai, William J. Brennan
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Publication number: 20200280329Abstract: Accordingly, there are disclosed herein active cables and methods that enable direct connection between different generations of network interface ports or ports supporting different standards. One illustrative embodiment is an active 1:N breakout cable that includes a unary end connector connected by electrical conductors to each of multiple split end connectors. The unary end connector is adapted to fit into a network interface port of a primary host device to provide output PAM4 electrical signals that convey a multi-lane outbound data stream to the primary host device and to accept input PAM4 electrical signals that convey multi-lane inbound data stream from the primary host device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Yattung LAM, Baohua CHEN, Yifei DAI, William J. BRENNAN
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Publication number: 20200189244Abstract: A multi-layer card comprising a polymeric inlay layer having a first surface and a second surface, further comprising a first multi-layer film which is disposed on the first surface of the polymeric inlay layer, and further comprising a first polymeric overlay layer which is disposed on said first multi-layer film, such that the layer order is polymeric inlay layer, first multi-layer film and first polymeric overlay layer, wherein said first multi-layer film comprises: (i) a polyester base layer (B) comprising a crystallisable polyester (PB), and further comprising titanium dioxide in an amount of from about 1 to about 30 wt % by total weight of the base layer; (ii) a first heat-sealable copolyester layer (A1) disposed on a first surface of said polyester base layer; and (iii) optionally a second heat-sealable copolyester layer (A2) disposed on a second surface of said polyester base layer, wherein the copolyester (CPA) of each of the first and optional second heat-sealable copolyester layers is independentlyType: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: William J. Brennan, Felicity Child
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Publication number: 20180042309Abstract: Openings in an industry standard long sleeved garment, form a portal to provide for the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item and persistent contact with skin. The present invention is applicable to both standard long sleeve garments with attachable vents in the cuff area, found frequently on more formal garments, and is also applicable to industry standard long sleeve garments that are traditionally void of vented attachable openings in the cuff area, such as long sleeved T-shirts and long sleeved sweatshirts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventor: William J. Brennan
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Patent number: 9500499Abstract: A method of reporting information from a meter interface unit to a receiving device in which a data packet is transferred from the meter interface unit containing meter readings, which are associated with an indicator of the elapsed time since the reading was taken. The receiving device compares this elapsed time value with the actual elapsed time, based upon the internal clock of the receiving device, in order to determine any inaccuracies in the clock of the meter interface unit. In another embodiment, the data packet includes at least two nonsequential meter readings, separated by a multiplicity of reading intervals, on a rolling basis, such that data will not be lost as a result of a temporary obstruction that interferes with the transmission or receipt of meter readings.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.Inventors: William J Brennan, Jr., Joseph Quentin Easterling
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Patent number: 9416225Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film including polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer selected from a glycidyl ester of a branched monocarboxylic acid, wherein the monocarboxylic acid has from 5 to 50 carbon atoms, wherein the hydrolysis stabilizer is present in the film in the form of its reaction product with at least some of the end-groups of the polyester; a process for making the same; and use of the film as a layer in a photovoltaic cell.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: DUPONT TEIJIN FILMS U.S. LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: William J. Brennan, Simon V. Mortlock, Allan Lovatt, David Phillips, David R. Turner
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Patent number: 9333692Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film comprising polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer selected from a glycidyl ester of a branched monocarboxylic acid, wherein the monocarboxylic acid has from 5 to 50 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrolysis stabilizer is present in the film in the form of its reaction product with at least some of the end-groups of said polyester, and wherein said reaction product is obtained by the reaction of the hydrolysis stabilizer with the end-groups of the polyester in the presence of a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: DUPONT TEIJIN FILMS U.S. LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: William J. Brennan, Simon Vernon Mortlock, William Bryden Goldie, Emma Ashford, Kirstin Jayne Forsyth, David R. Turner, Allan Lovatt
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Patent number: 9228853Abstract: A method of accounting for the quantity of water or other distributed resource in a distribution system utilizing automated meter reading and reporting. Missing readings are identified and estimated to allow the quantity of unaccounted for water always to be computed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.Inventor: William J. Brennan
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Patent number: 9140577Abstract: A meter interface unit (MIU) is provided for a utility meter that uses RFID technology as both a source of backup power and as a means of transmitting utility usage data. Usage data is stored in non-volatile memory that will persist even if the main power source of the MIU is lost. Because an RFID generates electric current when it receives an electromagnetic signal from an interrogator, the RFID can provide power to the memory, read the usage data from the memory, and wirelessly transmit the usage data back to the interrogator without any other source of power. This can prevent data loss when the MIU runs out of power; for example, when its battery is expended. RFID technology can also provide many other benefits and uses when coupled with an MIU, in addition to serving as backup power and communication.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventors: David Hamilton, William J Brennan, Michael A Wilson
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Publication number: 20150219471Abstract: A method of reporting information from a meter interface unit to a receiving device in which a data packet is transferred from the meter interface unit containing meter readings, which are associated with an indicator of the elapsed time since the reading was taken. The receiving device compares this elapsed time value with the actual elapsed time, based upon the internal clock of the receiving device, in order to determine any inaccuracies in the clock of the meter interface unit. In another embodiment, the data packet includes at least two nonsequential meter readings, separated by a multiplicity of reading intervals, on a rolling basis, such that data will not be lost as a result of a temporary obstruction that interferes with the transmission or receipt of meter readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: William J. BRENNAN, JR., Joseph Quentin EASTERLING
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Publication number: 20150151474Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film comprising polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabiliser selected from a glycidyl ester of a branched monocarboxylic acid, wherein the monocarboxylic acid has from 5 to 50 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrolysis stabiliser is present in the film in the form of its reaction product with at least some of the end-groups of said polyester, and wherein said reaction product is obtained by the reaction of the hydrolysis stabiliser with the end-groups of the polyester in the presence of a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: William J. Brennan, Simon Vernon Mortlock, William Bryden Goldie, Emma Ashford, Kristin Jayne Forsyth, David R. Turner, Allan Lovatt
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Patent number: 9041550Abstract: A method of reporting information from a meter interface unit to a receiving device in which a data packet is transferred from the meter interface unit containing meter readings, which are associated with an indicator of the elapsed time since the reading was taken. The receiving device compares this elapsed time value with the actual elapsed time, based upon the internal clock of the receiving device, in order to determine any inaccuracies in the clock of the meter interface unit. In another embodiment, the data packet includes at least two nonsequential meter readings, separated by a multiplicity of reading intervals, on a rolling basis, such that data will not be lost as a result of a temporary obstruction that interferes with the transmission or receipt of meter readings.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Neptune Technology Group Inc.Inventors: William J Brennan, Jr., Joseph Quentin
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Publication number: 20140313050Abstract: A meter interface unit (MIU) is provided for a utility meter that uses RFID technology as both a source of backup power and as a means of transmitting utility usage data. Usage data is stored in non-volatile memory that will persist even if the main power source of the MIU is lost. Because an RFID generates electric current when it receives an electromagnetic signal from an interrogator, the RFID can provide power to the memory, read the usage data from the memory, and wirelessly transmit the usage data back to the interrogator without any other source of power. This can prevent data loss when the MIU runs out of power; for example, when its battery is expended. RFID technology can also provide many other benefits and uses when coupled with an MIU, in addition to serving as backup power and communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Neptune Technology Group Inc.Inventors: David HAMILTON, William J. BRENNAN, JR., Michael A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140240142Abstract: A method of reporting information from a meter interface unit to a receiving device in which a data packet is transferred from the meter interface unit containing meter readings, which are associated with an indicator of the elapsed time since the reading was taken. The receiving device compares this elapsed time value with the actual elapsed time, based upon the internal clock of the receiving device, in order to determine any inaccuracies in the clock of the meter interface unit. In another embodiment, the data packet includes at least two nonsequential meter readings, separated by a multiplicity of reading intervals, on a rolling basis, such that data will not be lost as a result of a temporary obstruction that interferes with the transmission or receipt of meter readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Neptune Technology Group Inc.Inventors: William J. BRENNAN, JR., Joseph Quentin
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Patent number: 8736460Abstract: A method of reporting information from a meter interface unit to a receiving device in which a data packet is transferred from the meter interface unit containing meter readings, which are associated with an indicator of the elapsed time since the reading was taken. The receiving device compares this elapsed time value with the actual elapsed time, based upon the internal clock of the receiving device, in order to determine any inaccuracies in the clock of the meter interface unit. In another embodiment, the data packet includes at least two nonsequential meter readings, separated by a multiplicity of reading intervals, on a rolling basis, such that data will not be lost as a result of a temporary obstruction that interferes with the transmission or receipt of meter readings.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Neptune Technology Group, Inc.Inventors: William J. Brennan, Jr., Joseph Quentin Easterling
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Publication number: 20140053901Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film comprising polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabiliser selected from a glycidyl ester of a branched monocarboxylic acid, wherein the monocarboxylic acid has from 5 to 50 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrolysis stabiliser is present in the film in the form of its reaction product with at least some of the end-groups of said polyester, and wherein said reaction product is obtained by the reaction of the hydrolysis stabiliser with the end-groups of the polyester in the presence of a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: William J. Brennan, Simon Vernon Mortlock, William Bryden Goldie, Emma Ashford, Kirstin Jayne Forsyth, David R. Turner, Allan Lovatt
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Publication number: 20130257630Abstract: A method of reporting information from a meter interface unit to a receiving device in which a data packet is transferred from the meter interface unit containing meter readings, which are associated with an indicator of the elapsed time since the reading was taken. The receiving device compares this elapsed time value with the actual elapsed time, based upon the internal clock of the receiving device, in order to determine any inaccuracies in the clock of the meter interface unit. In another embodiment, the data packet includes at least two nonsequential meter readings, separated by a multiplicity of reading intervals, on a rolling basis, such that data will not be lost as a result of a temporary obstruction that interferes with the transmission or receipt of meter readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Neptune Technology Group, Inc.Inventors: William J. Brennan, JR., Joseph Quentin Easterling