Patents by Inventor Jane R. Bittihoffer

Jane R. Bittihoffer 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).

  • Managing data storage devices connected to a digital computer
    Patent number: 4771375
    Abstract: A storage-management program, executable in one host or simultaneously in a plurality of hosts, manages concurrently executing migration, recall, and recycle (such as defragmentation) tasks. Accesses to data storage volumes (tape, disks, etc.) are managed in accordance with predetermined contention resolution procedures and priorities. Certain tasks are non-interruptible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Beglin, Jane R. Bittihoffer, Harvey E. Kamionka, Jerry W. Pence