Patents by Inventor Christopher Ekholm

Christopher Ekholm 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).

  • Patent number: 7734755
    Abstract: An interactive system is provided to help an operator locate the source of a data fault in an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network. A database stores information related to data types and subsystems used by the ATM network. A processor coupled to the database uses the information stored therein to formulate a series of queries related to a selected one of the subsystems using the data type experiencing a data fault. The series of queries have a hierarchal order that sequentially inquire about operational status of the various subsystems having a relationship with the data type experiencing the data fault. A graphical user interface (GUI) coupled to the processor displays each query in accordance with the hierarchal order thereof. The GUI simultaneously displays identification of the various subsystems having a relationship with the data type experiencing the data fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Richard A. Bianco, Thomas Laureanno, Felix A. Morales, Christopher A. Ekholm, Kevin C. Mattos
  • Patent number: 5529019
    Abstract: An animal collar having an elongated, flexible strap with opposite ends mounting detachable fasteners such as prongs, buckles or the like. Adjacent to each end of the strap, there is provided an open-ended pocket. A pest or insect repellent strip is removably carried on the inside of the collar whereby the opposite ends of the strip are insertably received through the opening into the interior of each pocket respectively. Retainer loops are carried on the strap between the pockets maintaining the repellent strip in position on the strap. Leash rings are operably carried on the strap to accommodate a walking leash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventors: Christopher Ekholm, Martin Reznik