Patents by Inventor Robert Loughlin

Robert Loughlin 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).

  • Publication number: 20230129255
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for minimizing the effects of RowHammer and induced charge leakage. In examples, systems and methods for preventing access pattern attacks in random-access memory (RAM) are provided. In aspects, a data request associated with a page table may be determined to be a potential security risk and such potential security risk may be mitigated by randomly selecting a memory region from a subset of memory regions, copying data stored in a memory region associated with a page table entry in the page table to the second memory region, disassociating the second memory region from the subset of memory regions and associating the memory region associated with the page table to the second memory region, and updating the page table entry in the page table to refer to the second memory region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Stefan SAROIU, Alastair WOLMAN, Lucian COJOCAR, Kevin Robert LOUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 11567880
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for minimizing the effects of RowHammer and induced charge leakage. In examples, systems and methods for preventing access pattern attacks in random-access memory (RAM) are provided. In aspects, a data request associated with a page table may be determined to be a potential security risk and such potential security risk may be mitigated by randomly selecting a memory region from a subset of memory regions, copying data stored in a memory region associated with a page table entry in the page table to the second memory region, disassociating the second memory region from the subset of memory regions and associating the memory region associated with the page table to the second memory region, and updating the page table entry in the page table to refer to the second memory region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Stefan Saroiu, Alastair Wolman, Lucian Cojocar, Kevin Robert Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20220050793
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for minimizing the effects of RowHammer and induced charge leakage. In examples, systems and methods for preventing access pattern attacks in random-access memory (RAM) are provided. In aspects, a data request associated with a page table may be determined to be a potential security risk and such potential security risk may be mitigated by randomly selecting a memory region from a subset of memory regions, copying data stored in a memory region associated with a page table entry in the page table to the second memory region, disassociating the second memory region from the subset of memory regions and associating the memory region associated with the page table to the second memory region, and updating the page table entry in the page table to refer to the second memory region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Stefan SAROIU, Alastair Wolman, Lucian COJOCAR, Kevin Robert LOUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 9528302
    Abstract: A device adapted to connect a first securing member to a second securing member, the device comprising a link with a base having an interrupted raised lip forming an internal cavity, the base having a hasp extending into the internal cavity, the hasp having a through hole, and the raised lip having interrupted areas, a first securing element associated with the base at a first interrupted area, the first securing element securing a first securing member, a second securing element associated with the base at a second interrupted area, the second securing element securing a second securing member, a lock having a shackle and a body, the lock fitting within the internal cavity such that the shackle may be inserted through the through hole of the hasp with the body inhibiting the first and second securing members from being disassociated with the first and second securing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Patent number: 9212508
    Abstract: A device adapted to secure at least one securing member with a security link with a lock having a body and a shackle. The security link comprising a body with a surface and a hasp, the surface having a first and a second opening through the body, the hasp enabled to be captured by the shackle of the lock. The first opening enabled to secure the securing member when the lock is secured in the second opening. The securing member enabled to be removed from the security link when the lock is removed from the second opening. The shackle does not directly hold at least one securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: STANTON CONCEPTS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Patent number: 8776560
    Abstract: A bicycle link having one or more openings that can be ?-shaped and having a slider that closes a portion of the one or more openings is disclosed. The slider can be secured in place in relation to the bicycle link with a padlock or the like being placed in aligned holes in the slide and it the portion of the bicycle link containing the slider. Cables, chains and the like are placed in the openings and secured to immovable objects. When the slider is locked in place to close a portion of the openings, this arrangement secures the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20140137611
    Abstract: A device adapted to connect a first securing member to a second securing member, the device comprising a link with a base having an interrupted raised lip forming an internal cavity, the base having a hasp extending into the internal cavity, the hasp having a through hole, and the raised lip having interrupted areas, a first securing element associated with the base at a first interrupted area, the first securing element securing a first securing member, a second securing element associated with the base at a second interrupted area, the second securing element securing a second securing member, a lock having a shackle and a body, the lock fitting within the internal cavity such that the shackle may be inserted through the through hole of the hasp with the body inhibiting the first and second securing members from being disassociated with the first and second securing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20140047871
    Abstract: A bicycle link having one or more openings that can be ?-shaped and having a slider that closes a portion of the one or more openings is disclosed. The slider can be secured in place in relation to the bicycle link with a padlock or the like being placed in aligned holes in the slide and it the portion of the bicycle link containing the slider. Cables, chains and the like are placed in the openings and secured to immovable objects. When the slider is locked in place to close a portion of the openings, this arrangement secures the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Patent number: 8596102
    Abstract: A bicycle link having one or more openings that can be ?-shaped and having a slider that closes a portion of the one or more openings is disclosed. The slider can be secured in place in relation to the bicycle link with a padlock or the like being placed in aligned holes in the slide and it the portion of the bicycle link containing the slider. Cables, chains and the like are placed in the openings and secured to immovable objects. When the slider is locked in place to close a portion of the openings, this arrangement secures the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20120293655
    Abstract: A door is secured to a frame with a vertical rod engaging lock operated by a handle. The handle is secured inside a latch lock with a housing attached to the door and a moving part movable inside the housing, both having an opening enabled to receive the handle in a first position with the moving part inside the housing in a first position. The housing includes a first and second side slot. The moving part is enabled to be moved into the housing in a blocking position by the handle being moved into the first and second side slot causing the moving part to fill at least partially the opening in the housing to provide a secured handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20120234062
    Abstract: A dual function lock having a body, a shackle and a frangible element extending from the body is disclosed. The dual function lock also includes a first locking mechanism within the body wherein when the first locking mechanism is locked, the shackle is in a first position where the toe of the shackle is located within the frangible element so that the shackle cannot be rotated and wherein when the first locking mechanism is unlocked, the shackle can be lifted from the first position so that the toe of the shackle is not within the frangible element so that the shackle can be rotated. Methods of using the lock and a refillable insert of frangible elements are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Patent number: 8186187
    Abstract: A dual function lock having a body, a shackle and a frangible element extending from the body is disclosed. The dual function lock also includes a first locking mechanism within the body wherein when the first locking mechanism is locked, the shackle is in a first position where the toe of the shackle is located within the frangible element so that the shackle cannot be rotated and wherein when the first locking mechanism is unlocked, the shackle can be lifted from the first position so that the toe of the shackle is not within the frangible element so that the shackle can be rotated. Methods of using the lock and a refillable insert of frangible elements are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Patent number: 8146391
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising a body, an engaging element having a first end and a second end, a locking mechanism for securing the first end and the second end of the engaging element to the body, and a gate mechanism for selectively concealing or revealing a passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In certain embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20110316291
    Abstract: A latching mechanism on a roll-up door in a closed position is protected by a portable shield. The shield, in combination with a floor and the roll-up door protects the latching mechanism from direct impact. The shield is locked into place by a bolt that is positioned below a hub of the latching mechanism. An extension of the shield fits into an opening in the floor or a blocking member in the floor. The bolt is positioned in such a way in the shield that when the shield is in its engaged position the bolt can move only either perpendicular to the door and/or it can rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the door. The bolt may be a separate bolt or it may be part of a lock. A kit containing a shield is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Patent number: 8047027
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising a body, an engaging element having a first end and a second end, a locking mechanism for securing the first end and the second end of the engaging element to the body, and a gate mechanism for selectively concealing or revealing a passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In certain embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20110219827
    Abstract: A bicycle link having one or more openings that can be ?-shaped and having a slider that closes a portion of the one or more openings is disclosed. The slider can be secured in place in relation to the bicycle link with a padlock or the like being placed in aligned holes in the slide and it the portion of the bicycle link containing the slider. Cables, chains and the like are placed in the openings and secured to immovable objects. When the slider is locked in place to close a portion of the openings, this arrangement secures the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20110214462
    Abstract: A pin tumbler lock is key bump resistant by applying a top pin that has an at least partially walled tubular hollow structure. The hollow top pin is reduced in weight compared to a standard top pin. In one embodiment of the present invention the top pin is made longer than a top pin in a pin tumbler lock of standard construction. In a further embodiment of the present invention the pin tumbler lock has a compound spring in a common chamber of the pin tumbler lock. A top pin in one embodiment of the present invention is made of titanium. The top pin in a further embodiment of the present invention is part of a kit. The kit may have installation instructions. The kit may also have packaging. The pin tumbler lock in one embodiment of the present invention has a combination pin that is substantially heavier than a pin tumbler lock in a known embodiment. The pin tumbler lock may be a door lock, a container lock, a padlock or a car lock or any other lock that is subject to bumping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin, Arthur L. Arledge
  • Publication number: 20110138865
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising a body, an engaging element having a first end and a second end, a locking mechanism for securing the first end and the second end of the engaging element to the body, and a gate mechanism for selectively concealing or revealing a passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In. embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Patent number: D769103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: John Loughlin, James Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
  • Patent number: D800535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: John Loughlin, James Loughlin, Robert Loughlin