Patents by Inventor Alan Flagg

Alan Flagg 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: 10313350
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: SONICWALL INC.
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20180255062
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Patent number: 9906534
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: SONICWALL INC.
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20170244710
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Patent number: 9628489
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SonicWall Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20160212136
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Patent number: 9300670
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Aventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20140123225
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Adventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Patent number: 8601550
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Aventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Patent number: 8301769
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Aventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg
  • Patent number: 8255973
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg
  • Publication number: 20110167101
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20100333169
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg
  • Patent number: 7827590
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Aventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Patent number: 7779469
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Aventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg
  • Patent number: 7770222
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Aventail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20080148364
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg
  • Publication number: 20080134302
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Paryez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude Michael Dylan O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20060161970
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg, Jude O'Reilley
  • Publication number: 20050144481
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Gary Tomlinson, Parvez Anandam, Brian Young, Alan Flagg