Patents by Inventor Allen John Ziolkowski

Allen John Ziolkowski 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).

  • Method for deterring snooping of data in digital data processing systems
    Patent number: 7178228
    Abstract: A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and display of remote activity. The latch includes a first latch which locks the cable to the workstation system unit, and a second latch which blocks the open end of the cable. Each latch preferably a pair of L-shaped members which engage each other in a nested fashion, one being attached to a cable coupling while the other is connected to the system unit or is used to block the cable open end. The members are locked by engagement means at one end and a padlock at the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy John Massaro, Allen John Ziolkowski
  • Locking covers for cable connectors and data ports for use in deterring snooping of data in digital data processing systems
    Patent number: 7083438
    Abstract: A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and display of remote activity. The latch includes a first latch which locks the cable to the workstation system unit, and a second latch which blocks the open end of the cable. Each latch preferably a pair of L-shaped members which engage each other in a nested fashion, one being attached to a cable coupling while the other is connected to the system unit or is used to block the cable open end. The members are locked by engagement means at one end and a padlock at the other. The latches also serve to obscure fasteners (602, 604, 702) to prevent tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy John Massaro, Allen John Ziolkowski
  • Method and apparatus for deterring snooping of data in digital data processing systems
    Publication number: 20030156384
    Abstract: A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and display of remote activity. The latch includes a first latch which locks the cable to the workstation system unit, and a second latch which blocks the open end of the cable. Each latch preferably a pair of L-shaped members which engage each other in a nested fashion, one being attached to a cable coupling while the other is connected to the system unit or is used to block the cable open end. The members are locked by engagement means at one end and a padlock at the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy John Massaro, Allen John Ziolkowski