John B O'Connor

US Patent:

D649396, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Apr 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/360868

Inventors:

Kimberlee M. Wilkens - Crestwood IL, US
Robert W. Hollis - Homer Glen IL, US
Matthew W. Cowling - Elmhurst IL, US
John D. O'Connor - Griffith IN, US
Evan L. Ryan - Chicago IL, US
Megan E. De Masi - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Pactiv Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

0799

US Classification:

D 73962, D7529, D7509

US Patent:

D649397, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Apr 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/360869

Inventors:

Kimberlee M. Wilkens - Crestwood IL, US
Robert W. Hollis - Homer Glen IL, US
Matthew W. Cowling - Elmhurst IL, US
John D. O'Connor - Griffith IN, US
Evan L. Ryan - Chicago IL, US
Megan E. De Masi - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Pactiv Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

0799

US Classification:

D 73962, D7529, D7509

US Patent:

20060119727, Jun 8, 2006

Filed:

Dec 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/006670

Inventors:

John O'Connor - Springfield VA, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/222

US Classification:

348333010

Abstract:

The invention allows a user to determine the signal intensity of any region of a sensor's (FLIR) output by real-time manipulation of the histogram of pixel values. As the user manipulates a displayed histogram, changes to the display output would be immediately visible and completely fluid. A single slider or scalar joystick button would be the sensor control necessary, thereby eliminating brightness and contrast controls. Thresholding, equalization and any other manipulation of the sensor output, can be employed to support any task under any condition in any environment. Such a control would allow the user to rapidly optimize the dynamic range of any part or parts of the sensor's output.

US Patent:

55881688, Dec 31, 1996

Filed:

Jan 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/599482

Inventors:

Thomas Byrne - Chicago IL
John O'Connor - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A47G 900

US Classification:

5636

Abstract:

This invention relates to a contoured neck pillow. The invention consists of a central pad of polyurethane foam having a compression of about seven pounds, which is relatively softer and more elastic than a surrounding ring of polyurethane foam having a compression of about fifteen to twenty pounds. Two convoluted foam sections enclose the ring and pad, and are in turn encased within a protective cover.

US Patent:

59732644, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Aug 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/693764

Inventors:

John M. O'Connor - Orland Park IL

Assignee:

North American Technologies Co., Inc. - Burr Ridge IL

International Classification:

H01B 706

US Classification:

174 69

Abstract:

A modular electrical service riser includes an elongated conduit that is extended into a raised operating position and retracted into a transport position. The elongated conduit is substantially linear so as to avoid bending the cables in the conduit. The riser includes a novel meter fitting/disconnect that allows the riser to be used with overhead or underground utility company power lines or an overhead or underground customer subfeed. When the riser is used with a utility company power line, the meter is used. When the riser is used with a customer subfeed, the meter is bypassed. The riser can be moved from site to site without incurring extensive hardware and labor costs at each site because it can be used with four different types of power sources.

US Patent:

6271726, Aug 7, 2001

Filed:

Jan 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/480831

Inventors:

Bert L. Fransis - San Diego CA
John Francis O'Connor - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Conexant Systems, Inc. - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

H03F 345

US Classification:

330254

Abstract:

An amplifier circuit including a novel degeneration input stage that permits a low Noise Figure and superior linearity to be achieved in combination. The amplifier is suitable for use in fully integrated direct-conversion tuner circuits, and provides continuously variable gain functionality implemented by steering current away from an output load of the amplifier through differential transistor pairs located in the current signal paths of an input stage. Voltage headroom problems are avoided by placing the attenuation resistors of the degenerated input stage in the signal path, such that there is little or no DC voltage drop across the resistors. Further, this arrangement permits very accurate on-chip matching to an off-chip signal source. The distribution of IP3 values over the gain range of the amplifier, as well as gain and NF characteristics, are dependent on resistor ratios rather than absolute values. These amplifier characteristics are thus largely temperature and process independent.

US Patent:

55265278, Jun 11, 1996

Filed:

Oct 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/131210

Inventors:

Joseph T. Lipowski - Boxborough MA
Bjorn E. Bjerede - La Jolla CA
John F. O'Connor - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Pacific Communication Sciences, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

H04Q 732
H03L 700

US Classification:

4551831

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for frequency synthesization are shown for generating an output signal of desired frequency. The frequency synthesizer includes an oscillator for generating an output signal at the desired frequency in response to a control signal. A first detector compares the output signal to a reference signal and generates a first difference signal representative of the differences, preferably in phase and frequency, between the output and the reference signals. A second detector compares the output signal to the reference signal and generates a second difference signal. A controller generates the control signal in response to either the first or second difference signal. A selector member selects between the first and second detectors to provide either the first or second control signal to the controller in response to a selection signal. A lock detector detects when the output signal and said reference signal are in a predetermined relation and generates the switch signal in response to the detection of the occurrence of such predetermined relation.

US Patent:

20210290474, Sep 23, 2021

Filed:

Mar 12, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/199638

Inventors:

- Palos Hills IL, US
John O'Connor - Downers Grove IL, US

International Classification:

A61H 3/00

Abstract:

A harness system is described for rehabilitating and retraining a patient, such as that may be experiencing neurological disorders, through controlling a patient's pelvis and/or body. Rehabilitation and retraining exercises may be facilitated for patients carrying out routine daily activities. An illustrative system may include a pelvic harness, a trainer's/therapist's belt, a pelvis support strap, a lumbar thoracic belt, thigh cuffs, a knee-ankle support system, ankle cuffs, and straps. Also provided is a method for rehabilitating and retraining a patient using an improved pelvis control system.