Patents by Inventor David W. Palmer

David W. Palmer 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: 7171690
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a plurality of mobile wireless devices for malware. A request is received to update an anti-malware scanner installed on a mobile wireless device over a wireless network. Further, an update tailored for the mobile wireless device is prepared using a back-end infrastructure. Such tailored update is then transmitted from the back-end infrastructure to the mobile wireless device over the wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Patent number: 7096368
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, a platform abstraction layer of a mobile wireless device is called. Further, an anti-malware scanner-related function module on the mobile wireless device is initiated utilizing the platform abstraction layer. Such platform abstraction layer enables the anti-malware scanner-related function module to be initiated on any of a plurality of different mobile wireless devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Patent number: 7096501
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, an application service provider is initiated utilizing a mobile wireless device. Next, an anti-malware scanner installed on the mobile wireless device is updated over a wireless network utilizing the application service provider. The mobile wireless device is then scanned utilizing the updated anti-malware scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Patent number: 6792543
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for programmable scanning for malicious content on a wireless client device. Initially, an anti-virus program having an instruction set is assembled in a programmable computing language. The anti-virus program is implemented in a wireless client device. A scan for malicious code is performed on the wireless client device utilizing the anti-virus program. A method for programmable scanning for malicious content on a thin client device is also provided. An anti-virus engine is assembled in a programmable computing language. The anti-virus engine is installed on a thin client device. A signature file is also assembled in a programmable computing language, the signature file containing an identifier uniquely identifying a computer virus and a virus detection section comprising object code providing operations to detect the identified computer virus on the thin client device. The signature file is also installed on the thin client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Networks Associates Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Pak, Victor Kouznetsov, David W. Palmer
  • Patent number: 6688321
    Abstract: A device for regulating the flow of gas from an environment. The device includes a shell forming a path through which fluid flows. A fixed grate is disposed in the path so that as fluid flows in the path the fixed grate does not move. A movable grate assembly includes one or more plates and a movable grate attached to the one or more plates. The one or more plates includes an integral hinge such that the plate can rotate about the integral hinge. When the movable grate moves with respect to the fixed grate the impedance on the flow varies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: David W. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20040025042
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, an update command is received from a user utilizing a graphical user interface of a mobile wireless device. An anti-malware scanner installed on the mobile wireless device is then updated over a wireless network in response to the update command. The mobile wireless device is then scanned utilizing the updated anti-malware scanner. Such anti-malware scanner may be conditionally updated based on the update command so as to regulate usage of the wireless network with the mobile wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Publication number: 20040010703
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, data stored in persistent memory of a mobile wireless device is accessed. Next, the data is scanned utilizing an anti-malware scanner of the mobile wireless device. Such data is accessed utilizing an abstract file system interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Publication number: 20040003276
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. A scan command is initially received from a user utilizing a mobile wireless device. Further, a component manager of the mobile wireless device is instantiated in response to the scan command. An anti-malware scanner is then executed utilizing the component manager. Further, the mobile wireless device is scanned utilizing the anti-malware scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Publication number: 20030233566
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, a service agent is initiated utilizing a mobile wireless device. Next, information describing the mobile wireless device is transmitted to a back-end server over a wireless network utilizing the service agent of the mobile wireless device. An update is then received from the back-end server over the wireless network utilizing the service agent of the mobile wireless device. Subsequently, an anti-malware scanner installed on the mobile wireless device is updated so that the mobile wireless device may be scanned utilizing the updated anti-malware scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Publication number: 20030233574
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, an application service provider is initiated utilizing a mobile wireless device. Next, an anti-malware scanner installed on the mobile wireless device is updated over a wireless network utilizing the application service provider. The mobile wireless device is then scanned utilizing the updated anti-malware scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Publication number: 20030229801
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a plurality of mobile wireless devices for malware. A request is received to update an anti-malware scanner installed on a mobile wireless device over a wireless network. Further, an update tailored for the mobile wireless device is prepared using a back-end infrastructure. Such tailored update is then transmitted from the back-end infrastructure to the mobile wireless device over the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Publication number: 20030079145
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, a platform abstraction layer of a mobile wireless device is called. Further, an anti-malware scanner-related function module on the mobile wireless device is initiated utilizing the platform abstraction layer. Such platform abstraction layer enables the anti-malware scanner-related function module to be initiated on any of a plurality of different mobile wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: NETWORKS ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Kouznetsov, Davide Libenzi, Martin Fallenstedt, David W. Palmer, Michael C. Pak
  • Patent number: 6529603
    Abstract: A method includes determining a recovery value for a portion of a secret value by measuring a first time value to execute an instruction sequence. The recovery value is determined as a function of the first time value and the portion of the secret value. An instruction sequence is adapted to measure a second time value to execute the instruction sequence and to determine the portion of a secret value as a function of the second time value and the recovery value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Convera Corporation
    Inventor: David W. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20030033536
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for programmable scanning for malicious content on a wireless client device. Initially, an anti-virus program having an instruction set is assembled in a programmable computing language. The anti-virus program is implemented in a wireless client device. A scan for malicious code is performed on the wireless client device utilizing the anti-virus program. A method for programmable scanning for malicious content on a thin client device is also provided. An anti-virus engine is assembled in a programmable computing language. The anti-virus engine is installed on a thin client device. A signature file is also assembled in a programmable computing language, the signature file containing an identifier uniquely identifying a computer virus and a virus detection section comprising object code providing operations to detect the identified computer virus on the thin client device. The signature file is also installed on the thin client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Michael C. Pak, Victor Kouznetsov, David W. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20020108652
    Abstract: A device for regulating the flow of gas from an environment. The device includes a shell forming a path through which fluid flows. A fixed grate is disposed in the path so that as fluid flows in the path the fixed grate does not move. A movable grate assembly includes one or more plates and a movable grate attached to the one or more plates. The one or more plates includes an integral hinge such that the plate can rotate about the integral hinge. When the movable grate moves with respect to the fixed grate the impedance on the flow varies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: David W. Palmer
  • Patent number: 6056044
    Abstract: An improved planar heat pipe wick structure having projections formed by micromachining processes. The projections form arrays of interlocking, semi-closed structures with multiple flow paths on the substrate. The projections also include overhanging caps at their tops to increase the capillary pumping action of the wick structure. The capped projections can be formed in stacked layers. Another layer of smaller, more closely spaced projections without caps can also be formed on the substrate in between the capped projections. Inexpensive materials such as Kovar can be used as substrates, and the projections can be formed by electrodepositing nickel through photoresist masks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Benson, Charles V. Robino, David W. Palmer, Stanley H. Kravitz
  • Patent number: 6052287
    Abstract: A ball-grid-array integrated circuit (IC) chip carrier formed from a silicon substrate is disclosed. The silicon ball-grid-array chip carrier is of particular use with ICs having peripheral bond pads which can be reconfigured to a ball-grid-array. The use of a semiconductor substrate such as silicon for forming the ball-grid-array chip carrier allows the chip carrier to be fabricated on an IC process line with, at least in part, standard IC processes. Additionally, the silicon chip carrier can include components such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors and sensors to form a "smart" chip carrier which can provide added functionality and testability to one or more ICs mounted on the chip carrier. Types of functionality that can be provided on the "smart" chip carrier include boundary-scan cells, built-in test structures, signal conditioning circuitry, power conditioning circuitry, and a reconfiguration capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Palmer, Richard A. Gassman, Dahwey Chu
  • Patent number: 5947193
    Abstract: A heat pipe has an embedded wick structure that maximizes capillary pumping capability. Heat from attached devices such as integrated circuits evaporates working fluid in the heat pipe. The vapor cools and condenses on a heat dissipation surface. The condensate collects in the wick structure, where capillary pumping returns the fluid to high heat areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Ray Adkins, David S. Shen, Melanie R. Tuck, David W. Palmer, V. Gerald Grafe
  • Patent number: RE36637
    Abstract: A regulator including a movably, preferably hingedly, mounted member having a distal face, exposed to a reference pressure, and a frontal face, exposed to fluid passing through the regulator. Attached to the member is a structure that variably impedes fluid flowing through the regulator. The amount that this structure impedes the fluid flow varies as a function of the difference between the pressure of fluid on the frontal face of the member and the reference pressure. The impeder may be an integral part of the piston extending into the path of the fluid flowing through the regulator, or it may be a separate structure attached to the member. As the member moves in response to changes in pressure differential across the piston, each movable segment is displaced with respect to its corresponding fixed segment. As the corresponding segments are further displaced with respect to each other, the impedance to flow increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: David W. Palmer
  • Patent number: RE36846
    Abstract: Fault tolerance in a redundant array of disk drives is degraded when error conditions exist in the array. Several methods for rebuilding data of the array to remove the degradation are described. Data rebuilding for entire disk drives and partial data rebuilds of disk drives are described. All rebuild methods tend to reduce the negative affect of using array resources for the data rebuild. In one method rebuilding occurs during idle time of the array. In a second method rebuilding is interleaved between current data area accessing operations of the array at a rate which is inversely proportional to activity level of the array. In a third method, the data are rebuilt when a data area being accessed is a data area needing rebuilding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Spencer W. Ng, David W. Palmer, Richard S. Thompson