Patents by Inventor Brian Schelp

Brian Schelp 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: 9767167
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for retrieving search results. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for retrieving search results concurrently from multiple disparate databases, whether such databases be available through the Web, or other proprietary internal networks. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a user interface, a control engine, and a number of translators which are used to communicate with a number of corresponding databases. During exemplary operation, a user uses the user interface to enter search term(s) and other pertinent information relating to his/her search and specify which ones of the databases are to be searched. The search term(s) and other pertinent information are then relayed to the control engine which, in turn, forwards them to the appropriate translators which correspond to the specified databases to be searched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: ProQuest LLC
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Patent number: 8825619
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Proquest, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Publication number: 20120317623
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Patent number: 8250050
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: ProQuest, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Publication number: 20110137936
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Patent number: 7831616
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Webfeat, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Publication number: 20050154730
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable remote (or “off-campus”) users complete authorized access to full-record content of 3rd-party databases subscribed to by the user's institution. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that acts as a transparent conduit between the user and a remote database, managing relevant session/context information without the user's awareness and without the need for users to install plug-ins or configure browser proxies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Publication number: 20050065922
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for retrieving search results. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for retrieving search results concurrently from multiple disparate databases, whether such databases be available through the Web, or other proprietary internal networks. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a user interface, a control engine, and a number of translators which are used to communicate with a number of corresponding databases. During exemplary operation, a user uses the user interface to enter search term(s) and other pertinent information relating to his/her search and specify which ones of the databases are to be searched. The search term(s) and other pertinent information are then relayed to the control engine which, in turn, forwards them to the appropriate translators which correspond to the specified databases to be searched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Patent number: 6807539
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for retrieving search results. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for retrieving search results concurrently from multiple disparate databases, whether such databases be available through the Web, or other proprietary internal networks. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a user interface, a control engine, and a number of translators which are used to communicate with a number of corresponding databases. During exemplary operation, a user uses the user interface to enter search term(s) and other pertinent information relating to his/her search and specify which ones of the databases are to be searched. The search term(s) and other pertinent information are then relayed to the control engine which, in turn, forwards them to the appropriate translators which correspond to the specified databases to be searched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Publication number: 20040059728
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for retrieving search results. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for retrieving search results concurrently from multiple disparate databases, whether such databases be available through the Web, or other proprietary internal networks. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a user interface, a control engine, and a number of translators which are used to communicate with a number of corresponding databases. During exemplary operation, a user uses the user interface to enter search term(s) and other pertinent information relating to his/her search and specify which ones of the databases are to be searched. The search term(s) and other pertinent information are then relayed to the control engine which, in turn, forwards them to the appropriate translators which correspond to the specified databases to be searched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan
  • Publication number: 20010037332
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for retrieving search results. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for retrieving search results concurrently from multiple disparate databases, whether such databases be available through the Web, or other proprietary internal networks. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a user interface, a control engine, and a number of translators which are used to communicate with a number of corresponding databases. During exemplary operation, a user uses the user interface to enter search term(s) and other pertinent information relating to his/her search and specify which ones of the databases are to be searched. The search term(s) and other pertinent information are then relayed to the control engine which, in turn, forwards them to the appropriate translators which correspond to the specified databases to be searched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Todd Miller, Brian Schelp, Paul Duncan