Edward F O'Brien

US Patent:

7255015, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Jun 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/874963

Inventors:

Timothy M. McBride - Sharon MA, US
Edward F. O'Brien - Rehoboth MA, US
David P. Hatch - Whitinsville MA, US

Assignee:

Sensata Technologies, Inc. - Attleboro MA

International Classification:

G01L 1/22

US Classification:

73862474, 73862044, 73862045, 7386206

Abstract:

An occupant weight sensor () for placement between a frame () fixed to the chassis of a vehicle and a second frame () supporting a vehicle seat has a sense element having a first body () formed with a planar sense surface on which are mounted piezoresistors electrically connected in a Wheatstone bridge configuration. A post () extends outwardly from the first body for attachment to the first frame. A second body is formed with a force transfer portion () permanently attached to the first body along an outer periphery circumscribing the sense surface. The piezoresistors are electrically connected to conditioning electronics received in a chamber formed between the two bodies. The effects of parasitic loads on the sense element are minimized by selected placement of the piezoresistors on the sense surface. Several variations are disclosed for attaching the sensor to the first and second frames and both longitudinally and laterally extending electrical connectors are shown.

US Patent:

8131666, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Oct 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/255590

Inventors:

Edward O'Brien - Attleboro MA, US
David Pett - Hingham MA, US

Assignee:

FMR LLC - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

707608, 726 22

Abstract:

Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for providing context-based user authentication, workflow processing and data management in a centralized application in communication with a plurality of third-party applications. Changed data from a first third-party application is received by a centralized application. The changed data is processed by the centralized application. The processing comprises determining an urgency type, a second third-party application to which at least a portion of the data is applicable, mapping the data to a second third-party application data structure, and generating a request including the data structure and based on the urgency type and the second third-party application. The request is sent to the second third-party application. Data in a database associated with the centralized application is updated based on the changed data.

US Patent:

20030009409, Jan 9, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160937

Inventors:

Glenn Horner - Norfolk MA, US
Edward O'Brien - Sudbury MA, US
Ralph Vitale - Boxford MA, US
Susan Fay - Reading MA, US
Peter Economou - Hanover MA, US
Margaret Radzik - Hanover MA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/036000

Abstract:

The systems and methods described herein provide Web based tools that allow a custodial bank or other institution to provide their security lending customers or prospective customers with tools for analyzing different risks/return scenarios. To this end, these Web-based systems may lead a security holder through a process wherein the security holder creates a profile that describes the different types of securities within their portfolio and describes the allocation of the security assets among different asset classes. The Web-based processes are capable of generating graphical images of the estimated earnings and certain risks present in a securities lending transaction, to thereby present to the security holder a visual representation of the information the holder needs to make an informed investment decision.

US Patent:

20130304797, Nov 14, 2013

Filed:

May 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/466713

Inventors:

Christopher Warren - Franklin MA, US
John P. Hake - Franklin MA, US
Edward O'Brien - Attleboro MA, US

Assignee:

FMR LLC - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709203

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for providing an integrated suite of cloud-based, hosted, and internal applications. A server receives from a client device a request to access a portal comprising a plurality of cloud-based, hosted, and internal applications. The server determines an identity of the user, and one or more applications of the plurality of applications available for access by the user. The server establishes a link with one or more computing devices hosting the one or more available applications for providing functionality of the available applications. The server authenticates the user automatically for each of the available applications, and translates communications between the server and each of the applications based on a mapping configuration. The server integrates the established links into a user interface that provide access to each of the available applications, and provides the integrated user interface to the client device.

US Patent:

41857810, Jan 29, 1980

Filed:

Jan 16, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/869421

Inventors:

Edward J. O'Brien - Barrington IL

Assignee:

Spraying Systems Co. - Wheaton IL

International Classification:

B05B 102

US Classification:

239600

Abstract:

A quick-disconnect nozzle connection for a spraying tip and a nozzle body. The spraying tip is defined by a cylindrical inlet stem at one end of the tip, an interior fluid passage communicating from the inlet of the cylindrical stem through the tip to an orifice, at least one arcuate section extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical surface of the stem, and a recess formed in each arcuate section. The nozzle body is adapted to be connected to a source of fluid and defines an interior fluid passage, a first cylindrical chamber adapted to receive the cylindrical stem of the spraying tip, a second cylindrical chamber of larger diameter than the first cylindrical chamber and in axial alignment with the first chamber and further adapted to receive each arcuate section of the spraying tip, and retention segments extending radially inwardly over the second chamber, each of the retention segments adapted to matingly engage a corresponding recess in an arcuate section to connect the spraying tip and nozzle body in a locked and precise angular relationship. A spring disposed between the nozzle body and spraying tip maintains the body and tip in the locked relationship. Methods of manufacture for the tip and body are also disclosed.

US Patent:

46643141, May 12, 1987

Filed:

May 22, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/736983

Inventors:

Edward J. O'Brien - Barrington IL
Lyle Emory - Darien IL

Assignee:

Spraying Systems Co. - Wheaton IL

International Classification:

B05B 134

US Classification:

239469

Abstract:

A spray nozzle for producing a hollow conical liquid spray having a body formed with a cylindrical whirl chamber having a tangentially disposed liquid inlet passage and an orifice cap removably mountable at the end of the whirl chamber formed with a spray discharge orifice of the desired configuration. The nozzle body includes an upstanding post concentrically disposed within the whirl chamber for guiding pressurized liquid in a tangential direction about the whirl chamber, and the post has a recessed upper end for receiving the air core of whirling liquid within the chamber to retain the proper axial position of the air core and to prevent air core damage to the nozzle body.

US Patent:

D2801256, Aug 13, 1985

Filed:

May 28, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/383189

Inventors:

Ted Butterfield - Naperville IL
George E. Bird - Hickory Hills IL
Gary A. Paulsen - Geneva IL
Edward J. O'Brien - Barrington IL

Assignee:

Spraying Systems Co. - Wheaton IL

US Classification:

D23 35

US Patent:

45277451, Jul 9, 1985

Filed:

May 23, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/496968

Inventors:

Ted Butterfield - Naperville IL
George E. Bird - Hickory Hills IL
Gary A. Paulsen - Geneva IL
Edward J. O'Brien - Barrington IL

Assignee:

Spraying Systems Co. - Wheaton IL

International Classification:

B05B 100
F16L 2102

US Classification:

239600

Abstract:

A fluid transfer system including a cap member having a first fluid transfer member therein and being removably mountable on a second fluid transfer member. Cooperating lugs and slots formed by the cap member and second member lock the two members together when the cap is placed on the second member and rotated relative thereto. A resilient annular gasket is disposed between the second member and cap member and surrounds the liquid passageway therethrough to prevent leakage. The second member and cap members form an annular space on one side of the outer peripheral portion of the gasket, and an annular bead presses against the other side of the outer peripheral portion of the gasket so that the bead bends that portion of the gasket into the annular space to effect a liquid-tight seal on both sides of the gasket. In the preferred embodiment, the locking lugs are formed on the second member which fits inside the cap member, and the locking slots formed by the cap member extend radially through the wall of the cap member so that the cooperating lugs on the body member are visible through the slots. The slots form cam surfaces which force the cap member tightly onto the second member, and locking notches adjacent the ends of the cam surfaces for holding the cap member in a predetermined locked position.