Patents by Inventor Brian A Blair

Brian A Blair 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: 20200137126
    Abstract: Techniques to facilitate creation of security profiles for web application components are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a plurality of web resources used to construct web applications is received. The plurality of web resources is analyzed to generate normalized fingerprints for each of the web resources. A plurality of security risk factors is determined for each of the plurality of web resources based on the normalized fingerprints generated for each of the web resources. A reputation score is generated for each of the plurality of web resources based on the security risk factors determined for each of the web resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Siddhesh Yawalkar, Swapnil Bhalode, Brian Blair, Jason Yang, Vaibhav Rastogi
  • Patent number: 9090418
    Abstract: In an imaging apparatus, a removable media tray is operative to hold a plurality of media types of different widths and a pick device includes a pick mechanism and a translation mechanism for moving the pick mechanism to a centerline of a width of one or more media sheets in the media tray. The media tray includes a reference edge surface and a media edge guide moveable to a selected position with respect to the reference edge surface. The one or more media sheets are restrained between the reference edge surface and the media edge guide with the translation mechanism automatically translating the pick mechanism to the centerline of the corresponding media width during insertion of the media tray into the imaging apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A Blair, Dustin Daniel Fichter, Edward Lynn Triplett
  • Publication number: 20140103602
    Abstract: In an imaging apparatus, a removable media tray is operative to hold a plurality of media types of different widths and a pick device includes a pick mechanism and a translation mechanism for moving the pick mechanism to a centerline of a width of one or more media sheets in the media tray. The media tray includes a reference edge surface and a media edge guide moveable to a selected position with respect to the reference edge surface. The one or more media sheets are restrained between the reference edge surface and the media edge guide with the translation mechanism automatically translating the pick mechanism to the centerline of the corresponding media width during insertion of the media tray into the imaging apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: BRIAN A BLAIR, DUSTIN DANIEL FICHTER, EDWARD LYNN TRIPLETT
  • Patent number: 8636277
    Abstract: In an imagining apparatus having a removable media input tray that moves in a direction transverse to a media feed direction and includes a reference edge surface and a media alignment guide moveable to a selected position within a predetermined range of travel with respect to a reference edge surface, a system for automatically translating the pick mechanism to a selected position during insertion of the media input tray based on the position of the media edge guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A Blair, Dustin Daniel Fichter, Edward Lynn Triplett
  • Patent number: 8118293
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for both rotating a cylinder about its center axis and translating the cylinder linearly along the same axis. The invention is suitable for X-raying rockets and other cylindrical objects. Multi-axis movement is accomplished by two sets of rollers: rotational and translational. The translational roller set is held in a retracted and unengaged position while the cylinder rests on the rotational roller set. Movement about the axis of the rotational roller set is allowed. When the translational roller set is engaged with the cylinder, the cylinder is disengaged from the rotational roller set, and movement about the axis is not allowed, but linear movement is allowed. The action may be reversed and repeated. The rollers or the cylinder may be powered by motor or manual device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Brian Blair Barger
  • Patent number: 7413250
    Abstract: A thoracic back support allows for and assists in the promotion of scapular retraction in a seated human. In various examples, such supports may be rigid or semi-rigid, and they may be convex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Blair Connolly, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean W Connolly, Brian A Blair
  • Publication number: 20080116730
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a thoracic back support. A support allows for and assists in the promotion of scapular retraction in a seated human. Supports of the invention may be rigid or semi-rigid, and they may be convex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Sean W. Connolly, Brian A. Blair
  • Publication number: 20070216747
    Abstract: A scanning printer including a scanner unit having an adjustable scanning light output may be adjusted by determining a minimum response for each pixel and a maximum response for each pixel when scanning a calibration document and setting the light output to correlate to a maximum response value. The scanner unit may include a reference plate for internal and routine performance adjustments which include comparison of initial and operational response to the reference plate. Performance adjustments may be designed to account for and overcome various typical operational problems encountered with frequent use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Blair, Tuyen Bui, Robert Cato, Robert Myers, Ravinder Prakash
  • Publication number: 20070182086
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods for moving media sheets within an image forming device. In one embodiment, the device includes a support floor to support the media sheet. Wear members may be positioned across a width of the support floor and include a height to extend outward from the floor. Further, support members may be positioned across the floor and have a height to also extend outward from the floor. The wear members and the support members support the media sheet as it moves along the media path. The heights of the wear members and the support members are such to prevent the media sheet from buckling being a certain amount and preventing media jams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Niko Murrell, Thom Jer Bacalso, Edward Triplett, Jason Rowe, Brian Blair
  • Publication number: 20070116506
    Abstract: An image forming device includes a body and one or more door assemblies. At least one door assembly may be movable between open and closed orientations. A variety of mechanical and electrical interlocks may be used to control motion of the door assemblies. A first interlock may prevent a door assembly from moving under the influence of a force between an open and closed orientation prior to a condition being satisfied. This condition may depend on the position of a second door assembly. A breakaway feature may release the first interlock when the closing force exceeds a predetermined level. A second interlock may work with the first interlock to keep a second door assembly from opening if the first door assembly is closed. An electrical interlock may disconnect power to the image forming device when the first door assembly is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Harald Portig, Larry Foster, Brian Blair, David Rennick, Jeffrey Tonges, Robert Newman
  • Publication number: 20070064076
    Abstract: An exit roll for use in an image forming device. The exit roll may include a body and a kicker section each configured to mount to a shaft. The kicker section may include a plurality of fingers spaced around the periphery. Each of the fingers may include a first section that is substantially parallel to the shaft, and a second section that extends outward way from the shaft. The fingers may be flexible in an upwards and downwards direction into and away from the shaft. The exit roll is constructed to move media sheets out of the exit port and away from the image forming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Carter, Larry Foster, Brian Blair, David Rennick
  • Publication number: 20070065174
    Abstract: An image forming device with one or more door assemblies that engage locking mechanisms to secure a module in an operating position. The module may be coupled to one of the one or more door assemblies. A first locking mechanism may secure the module to the image forming device body when a first door assembly is closed. A second locking mechanism may secure the module to the body with a greater securing force than the first locking mechanism to secure the module to the body. The second locking mechanism may be engaged upon closing a second door assembly. Separate biasing members may be used to apply the securing forces. The locking mechanisms may comprise four-bar or over-center mechanisms to apply the securing forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: David Rennick, Jason Rowe, Jeffrey Tonges, Brian Blair, Larry Foster, Robert Newman, Edward Triplett, Gary Tylicki
  • Publication number: 20060010041
    Abstract: The apparatus for point of sale currency verification includes a point of sale check printer having a printing device configured to print information on first and second opposing faces of a document, a scanning device configured to scan the first and second faces of the document, a verification module configured to verify the authenticity of the document, and a retention area that is secure, coupled to the apparatus, and configured to retain the document until removed by an authorized person. The document may be a check or currency. The method includes printing information on first and second opposing faces of a document, scanning the first face of the document, verifying the authenticity of the document, and retaining the document until removed by an authorized person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Blair, Kevin Vorhees
  • Publication number: 20050207787
    Abstract: In an image forming apparatus having a subunit movable between closed and open positions, the nip between media alignment rollers is opened automatically when the subunit is opened. A drive roller and a backup roller are disposed in a housing, wherein the bearing holding the backup roller is segmented. A rear segment is disposed on a flexible arm, and is biased towards the front segment, biasing the backup roller to contact the drive roller to form a nip for bump alignment of media sheets. A bell crank engages a rotary member or rotary member frame mounted on the subunit when the subunit is closed. When the subunit is opened, the bell crank disengages the member, pivoting a link member having a cam surface and engaging the cam surface against a cam follower surface on the housing, forcing the backup roller to a position spaced apart from the drive roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Blair, Jeffrey Tonges, Edward Triplett
  • Publication number: 20050025362
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the performance of a character recognition system is disclosed. According to a preferred embodiment, the method comprises utilizing an average confidence score for a plurality of characters for ongoing performance monitoring of the character recognition system, wherein a confidence score indicates a level of confidence that a character is accurately recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Blair, Tuyen Bui
  • Publication number: 20020152155
    Abstract: An automated and integrated lending process for use by a financial institution is provided, comprising: a) a Sales Origination component; b) a Loan Accounting and Processing component; c) a Portfolio Management component; and, d) a network infrastructure utilizing thin client workstations and multiple servers to access the automated lending system via a browser capable interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: James E. Greenwood, John H. Shain, Brian Blair, David E. Fusco, Karen Jorgenson, Melissa Hofer, Jerry Thompson
  • Patent number: 4047171
    Abstract: A radar transponder which transmits a frequency coherent coded reply for each interrogation pulse it receives within a broad frequency. The transponder comprises means for receiving an incoming signal pulse; means for converting the incoming pulse into a coded series of delayed pulses that are frequency synchronized with the incoming pulse; and means for transmitting the coded series of delayed pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Blair Fugit