Patents by Inventor Alan Palmer
Alan 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).
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Publication number: 20240090349Abstract: There is provided an electrical switch comprising a length of superconducting material. In some forms the electrical switch is configured to be controlled between a low-resistance state and a higher-resistance state by the selective application of one or more switching mechanisms. In the higher-resistance state, current flowing through the length of superconducting material may approach the critical current of the length of superconducting material, may be substantially equal to the critical current or may be greater than the critical current. In some forms, the length of superconducting material is a length of high temperature superconducting material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Rodney Alan Badcock, Christopher William Bumby, Jianzhao Geng, James Hamilton Palmer Rice
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Patent number: 11223693Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for aggregating channel agnostic data. In use, channel agnostic data is received, at a messaging bus, from a plurality of telecommunication system sources, wherein the plurality of telecommunication system sources is channel agnostic. Next, using a micro service, the channel agnostic data is aggregated from the plurality of telecommunication system sources and the aggregated channel agnostic data is presented, on demand, based on at least one of authority, needs, and preferences. Further, at least one action is associated with the aggregated channel agnostic data.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: AMDOCS DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDInventors: Deborah A. Sohrweide, Alan Palmer Stephens, Sanjay Gupta, Andrew Harper, Alma D. Lopez, Ksheerasagar Akella, Manish Rustagi, Amresh Vaidya
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Patent number: 10701034Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Extreme Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20190132287Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Patent number: 10116624Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20180041472Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Patent number: 9771133Abstract: A water mat is provided. The mat includes a first buoyant layer, a netting layer and a second buoyant layer. The netting layer may be adhered in between the upper and lower foam layers. The netting layer may include crisscrossing fibers having a first set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other and a second set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other. The first set of fibers crisscross with the second set of fibers, and are thereby perpendicular relative to the second set of fibers. The netting layer provides additional strength to the mat.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey Alan Palmer
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Patent number: 9762442Abstract: A method of configuring a virtual network comprises: running a user-interactive business requirements wizard from a server, the wizard collecting business requirements from a user; translating the business requirements into technical requirements for a network configuration using the server; selecting a network configuration from a network configuration database using the server, the selecting utilizing the technical requirements; testing the network configuration using a processor; monitoring the testing and generating new facts regarding performance of the network configuration, using the processor; feeding back the new facts to the server for use by the server in the selecting; and repeating the selecting, testing, monitoring and generating, and feeding back, until the server determines a criterion for network stability has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Patent number: 9762541Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20170066511Abstract: A water mat is provided. The mat includes a first buoyant layer, a netting layer and a second buoyant layer. The netting layer may be adhered in between the upper and lower foam layers. The netting layer may include crisscrossing fibers having a first set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other and a second set of fibers substantially parallel relative to each other. The first set of fibers crisscross with the second set of fibers, and are thereby perpendicular relative to the second set of fibers. The netting layer provides additional strength to the mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20170063623Abstract: A method of configuring a virtual network comprises: running a user-interactive business requirements wizard from a server, the wizard collecting business requirements from a user; translating the business requirements into technical requirements for a network configuration using the server; selecting a network configuration from a network configuration database using the server, the selecting utilizing the technical requirements; testing the network configuration using a processor; monitoring the testing and generating new facts regarding performance of the network configuration, using the processor; feeding back the new facts to the server for use by the server in the selecting; and repeating the selecting, testing, monitoring and generating, and feeding back, until the server determines a criterion for network stability has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Patent number: 9503354Abstract: A method of configuring a virtual network comprises: running a user-interactive business requirements wizard from a server, the wizard collecting business requirements from a user; translating the business requirements into technical requirements for a network configuration using the server; selecting a network configuration from a network configuration database using the server, the selecting utilizing the technical requirements; testing the network configuration using a processor; monitoring the testing and generating new facts regarding performance of the network configuration, using the processor; feeding back the new facts to the server for use by the server in the selecting; and repeating the selecting, testing, monitoring and generating, and feeding back, until the server determines a criterion for network stability has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20160014083Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Patent number: 9143466Abstract: A method of intelligently sorting packets/datagrams for sending through appropriate branches of a N-way split VPN tunnel according to embodiments of the present invention allow for efficient movement of network traffic to and from a remote network location. Intelligent sorting may be based on a wide range of criteria in order to implement different policies. For example, datagrams may be sorted for sending through the branches of a 3-way split tunnel so that all traffic from a remote network location ultimately destined to servers at a central location may be sent via a secure VPN tunnel, all traffic that matches a “white-list” of trusted external sites may be sent directly to and from these sites to the remote network location, and all other traffic may be redirected through a Web service that scrubs and filters the traffic to/from questionable sites.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20140229587Abstract: Networking as a Service (NaaS) delivers network services using remote appliances controlled by a hosted, multi-tenant management system. The system may include a heartbeating process for communication between a web-based server and appliances, in which the appliances periodically contact the management system on the server. The heartbeating process allows the appliances to maintain a completely up-to-date configuration. Furthermore, heartbeating allows for comprehensive monitoring of appliances and for software distribution. The system may also include means for authenticating appliances, without the need for pre-installed PSKs or certificates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl S. Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer, Steven Couch Mayhew
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Patent number: 8763084Abstract: Networking as a Service (NaaS) delivers network services using remote appliances controlled by a hosted, multi-tenant management system. The system may include a heartbeating process for communication between a web-based server and appliances, in which the appliances periodically contact the management system on the server. The heartbeating process allows the appliances to maintain a completely up-to-date configuration. Furthermore, heartbeating allows for comprehensive monitoring of appliances and for software distribution. The system may also include means for authenticating appliances, without the need for pre-installed PSKs or certificates.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Aerohive Networks, Inc.Inventors: Carl Steven Mower, Matthew Alan Palmer, Steven Couch Mayhew
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Patent number: 8739056Abstract: A computer-implemented method to display a dynamic list of virtual objects is described. An activity relating to a management object is detected. A dynamic list of virtual objects is displayed on a screen. The virtual objects are possible recipients of the management object. A determination is made as to whether the activity relating to the management object is terminated. The display of the dynamic list of virtual objects on the screen is terminated when the activity relating to the management object is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventors: Alan Palmer, Preston Rowlette, David Watson
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Publication number: 20140083026Abstract: An insulating glass unit may include at least three panes of transparent material and at least two spacers positioned between different panes of the unit. For example, a first spacer may hold a first pane of transparent material a first separation distance from a second pane of transparent material and a second spacer may hold the second pane of transparent material a second separation distance from a third pane of transparent material. In some examples, the insulating glass unit is configured so that the first separation distance is greater than the second separation distance. In such examples, the insulating glass unit may have a comparatively larger first between-pane space and a comparatively smaller second between-pane space. In some applications, the insulating glass unit may exhibit thermal and sound insulating properties approximately equal to a triple-pane insulating glass unit while having size characteristics approximately equal to a double-pane insulating glass unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANYInventors: Robert C. Grommesh, Benjamin James Zurn, Richard Alan Palmer
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Publication number: 20140080768Abstract: The invention generally relates to Pro-Drugs of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitors and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a DHODH inhibitor compound including a cleavable functional group that increases bioavailability as compared to a form of the DHODH inhibitor without the functional group, rendering the former more suitable for therapeutic use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Alan Palmer, Michael J. Hudson, Richard Todd, Patrick Camilleri
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Publication number: 20140079757Abstract: The invention generally relates to the preparation and use of consumable products for delivering a bioactive agent to an oral cavity of a mammal. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a consumable product that releases a bioactive agent within an oral cavity of a mammal, the product including a polymer matrix and one or more bioactive agents, in which the matrix is of a heterogeneous thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Michael J. Hudson, Alan Palmer