Patents by Inventor Robert Pierce

Robert Pierce 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: 20090122949
    Abstract: An invention is provided for wear leveling in a non-volatile memory system utilizing relative wear counters to indicate relative levels of wear for each memory block in a non-volatile memory system. Whenever a memory block is erased, the associated relative wear counter is incremented. Then, when any relative wear counter reaches a predetermined limit, the value of the lowest relative wear counter is subtracted from each relative wear counter. Thus, each relative wear counter indicates a relative wear level of the associated memory block relative to other memory blocks. In this manner, the relative wear levels are maintained while reducing the amount of memory needed to for each relative wear counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: DENALI SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Alan Reid, Robert Pierce, Narayanan Vinay Krishnan, Amit Bhardwaj
  • Publication number: 20090047904
    Abstract: A multiprocessor system used in a car, home, or office environment includes multiple processors that run different real-time applications. A dynamic configuration system runs on the multiple processors and includes a device manager, configuration manager, and data manager. The device manager automatically detects and adds new devices to the multiprocessor system, and the configuration manager automatically reconfigures which processors run the real-time applications. The data manager identifies the type of data generated by the new devices and identifies which devices in the multiprocessor system are able to process the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Medius, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Alan Preston, Robert Pierce Lutter
  • Publication number: 20090045972
    Abstract: A multiprocessor system used in a car, home, or office environment includes multiple processors that run different real-time applications. A dynamic configuration system runs on the multiple processors and includes a device manager, configuration managers and data manager. The device manager automatically detects and adds new devices to the multiprocessor system, and the configuration manager automatically reconfigures which processors run the real-time applications. The data manager identifies the type of data generated by the new devices and identifies which devices in the multiprocessor system are able to process the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: MEDIUS, INC.
    Inventors: Dan Alan Preston, Robert Pierce Lutter
  • Publication number: 20080221501
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for reducing intraocular pressure, thereby to treat glaucoma and other disorders. The systems of the present invention include a shunt insertable across the clear cornea and a delivery device for inserting the shunt in the transcorneal position. The shunt has a body with a head at one end and a foot at the opposite end, and a channel therethrough permitting the passage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the external surface of the cornea. A removable filter is positioned within the channel to regulate aqueous humor outflow and to resist the incursion of microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Dana Cote, Margaret Mulhem, Robert Pierce, Thaddeus Wandel, Vladimir Stoy
  • Publication number: 20070192917
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by medium to large purple-pink flowers, early and continuous flowering, medium green foliage with narrow, elliptical leaves, and a semi-vigorous, medium tight plant habit with good branching ability and a spreading to prostrate and later trailing habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Publication number: 20070192916
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by medium-sized, deep-yellow flowers, an early to moderately-early and continuous flowering response, grass-green to deep-green, glossy foliage with lanceolate leaves, moderately vigorous growth, a medium-sized and spreading to prostrate plant habit, with strong branches, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: 7178049
    Abstract: The present invention allows construction of a secure, real-time operating system from a portable language such as Java that appears to be a Java virtual machine from a top perspective but provides a secure operating system from a bottom perspective. This allows portable languages, such as Java, to be used for secure embedded multiprocessor environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Medius, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce Lutter
  • Patent number: 7146260
    Abstract: A multiprocessor system used in a car, home, or office environment includes multiple processors that run different real-time applications. A dynamic configuration system runs on the multiple processors and includes a device manager, configuration manager, and data manager. The device manager automatically detects and adds new devices to the multiprocessor system, and the configuration manager automatically reconfigures which processors run the real-time applications. The data manager identifies the type of data generated by the new devices and identifies which devices in the multiprocessor system are able to process the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Medius, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Alan Preston, Robert Pierce Lutter
  • Publication number: 20060173883
    Abstract: A computer system performs data processing using a data organizer which parses a primary set of data into predefined sets of data components according to one or more enterprise models. The sets of data components from the data organizer are respectively stored in multiple data sources. The data components may be stored as a binary file or hierarchical file. A plurality of data processing systems execute the enterprise models. A task manager controls which enterprise model executes on each data processing system. The data processing systems access the data components from the data sources which correspond the executing enterprise model. The data components are sent over dedicated communication channels to the data processing systems. Each data processing system may have a data interface, which is configured to receive data from different sources and convert the data into a standard format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Pierce, Michael Davis
  • Patent number: PP16771
    Abstract: A Calibrachoa cultivar particularly distinguished by its large scarlet flowers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP16772
    Abstract: A Calibrachoa cultivar particularly distinguished by flowers with a cream/white background and margins with red-purple petals and veining is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP16828
    Abstract: A Calibrachoa cultivar particularly distinguished by its large red flowers and small leaves is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19244
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by large blue flowers, early and continuous flowering, deep-green foliage with elliptical leaves, good vigor, well branched, semi-upright and decumbent, later prostrate or trailing plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19256
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by coral flowers with light pink margins and darker red mid-veins, early and continuous flowering, narrow, dark green foliage, good vigor, semi-upright to later prostrate or trailing plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19278
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by purple flowers, early and continuous flowering, dark green foliage, good vigor, semi-upright to later prostrate or trailing habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19863
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Cal Scare08’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; early and freely flowering habit; numerous scarlet red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19864
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caliachoa plant named ‘Cal Orang08’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; early and freely flowering habit; numerous bright orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19865
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Cal Peachy’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; early and freely flowering habit; numerous peach-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19869
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Cal Whiroen’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; early and freely flowering habit; numerous white-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Patent number: PP19871
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Cal Yell08’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; early and freely flowering habit; numerous bright yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce