Patents by Inventor Brian Dickens

Brian Dickens 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).

  • Extensible compiler utilizing a plurality of question handlers
    Patent number: 6665866
    Abstract: A compiler architecture uses a question and answer methodology between a reduction engine and nodes of a graph representing the program being compiled to provide for easy expandability of the compiler. By using the question and answer methodology, additional functionality can be added to the compiler by users, whether they be part of the original design team of the compiler or be a subsequent user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Kwiatkowski, David Richter, William Aitken, Brian Dickens, Charles Simonyi, Muthukrishnan Paramasivam, Steve Eisner, Ioannis Samaragdakis
  • Air-dryable resins and processes for preparing same
    Patent number: 5101010
    Abstract: An air-dryable resin includes a reaction product of an intromolecular acid anhydride and an ester of an unsaturated fatty acid tripentaerythritol. Before curing, air-dryable resins of the present invention are dispersible in alkaline water. After curing, air-dryable resins of the present invention are resistant to chemical and physical attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: United States Government of America
    Inventors: Brian Dickens, Barry J. Bauer