Patents by Inventor C. Evans

C. Evans 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).

  • Portable snap-fit sign stand
    Patent number: 7404267
    Abstract: A display device having a support structure and display panel is provided. The support structure generally includes a cross bar horizontally supported by first and second leg assemblies. A coupling is provided at each end of the cross bar to receive the corresponding leg assemblies. A plurality of locking mechanisms are provided for independently and releasably connecting the cross bar and the leg assemblies to the coupling without requiring the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan C Evans, Brian J Hillstrom
  • Password management
    Patent number: 7389535
    Abstract: A computer system (for example a blade server system) includes a connection framework for receiving at least two replaceable units (e.g., service processor units). Where a first replaceable unit is provided in the connection framework, the first replaceable unit can, on a second replaceable unit being received in the framework, allow restricted use of a default admin user login without a password for up to the end of predetermined period following receipt of the second replaceable unit. On receipt of an admin login with a configured password during the period, or on expiry of the period, the system can revert to normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: James E King, Stephen C Evans
  • Driver air bag module and method of assembly
    Patent number: 7384064
    Abstract: An air bag module includes an inflatable cushion, an inner plate receivable within the cushion and a cover adapted to contain the cushion prior to inflation thereof. The inner plate and cushion are receivable within the cover. The base plate attaches to the inner plate. A portion of the cushion and a portion of the cover abut one another and are sandwiched directly between the base plate and the inner plate. The sandwiched portion of the cover is retained between the inner plate and the base plate (and preferably cupped by the base plate). The cushion, cover and attached inner plate and base plate remain retained to one another when the cushion is inflated. A method of assembling the air bag module is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Scott David Thomas, Nancy C. Evans
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-CREATED ADVERTISEMENTS
    Publication number: 20080126205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computerized method for a user to create an advertisement by displaying a plurality of advertising formats for selection by a user; displaying a template corresponding to a selected advertising format; displaying a plurality of product references for selection by the user; displaying on the template a selected product reference to create a proposed advertisement; and creating a preview of the proposed advertisement, all of which may be implemented using the Internet. The invention further relates to a computerized system for creating an advertisement that comprises a template database for storing advertising formats; a product database for storing product references; and a computer to access the databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Jon C. Evans, James M. Evans, Jon K. Gould
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-CREATED ADVERTISEMENTS
    Publication number: 20080126204
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computerized method for a user to create an advertisement by displaying a plurality of advertising formats for selection by a user; displaying a template corresponding to a selected advertising format; displaying a plurality of product references for selection by the user; displaying on the template a selected product reference to create a proposed advertisement; and creating a preview of the proposed advertisement, all of which may be implemented using the Internet. The invention further relates to a computerized system for creating an advertisement that comprises a template database for storing advertising formats; a product database for storing product references; and a computer to access the databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Jon C. Evans, James M. Evans, Jon K. Gould
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-CREATED ADVERTISEMENTS
    Publication number: 20080120185
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computerized method for a user to create an advertisement by displaying a plurality of advertising formats for selection by a user; displaying a template corresponding to a selected advertising format; displaying a plurality of product references for selection by the user; displaying on the template a selected product reference to create a proposed advertisement; and creating a preview of the proposed advertisement, all of which may be implemented using the Internet. The invention further relates to a computerized system for creating an advertisement that comprises a template database for storing advertising formats; a product database for storing product references; and a computer to access the databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Jon C. Evans
  • Hose coupling device
    Patent number: 7367594
    Abstract: Hose coupling devices that securely connect an end of a hose to a fitting member using a retention mechanism operated by multi-threaded engagement of the fitting member with a collar member. The multi-threaded engagement also may operate a hose advancement mechanism. The advancement mechanism axially advances a hose during multi-threaded engagement so that the hose may be more effectively gripped by the retention mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: QL Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Evans, N. John Leuck, Douglas C. Lewis, Daniel J. Lyman
  • System for at-speed automated testing of high serial pin count multiple gigabit per second devices
    Patent number: 7363557
    Abstract: A system performs automated at-speed testing of a plurality of devices that generate serial data signals having multiple gigabit per second baud rates. The system includes a test head including a device interface board (DIB), the DIB having a device under test holding device for coupling the devices to the DIB. The system also includes a rider board including a multiplexing system coupled to a control system and to the DIB, the rider board being configured to route a serial data test signal having multi-gigabit per second baud rate through one or more of the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew C Evans
  • Portable network encryption keys
    Patent number: 7360240
    Abstract: A portable storage device, for example a secure smart card, contains network identification information for a processing unit that is connectable to a data communications network, which processing unit includes a device reader for reading the portable storage device. The portable storage device includes storage and an access controller. The storage holds a network identity for the processing unit and at least one encryption key. The access controller is operable to control access to the storage by implementing key-key encryption. An embodiment of the invention thus provides a medium not only for storing a network identity for processing unit, but also for other secure information such as an encryption key associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. King, Stephen C. Evans, Martin P. Mayhead
  • Apparatus for adapting a workpiece holding device to a machine tool
    Publication number: 20080029978
    Abstract: An apparatus for adapting a workpiece holding device to a chuck of a machine tool includes a plurality of chuck locators configured for attachment to the chuck, such that the plurality of chuck locators includes at least three chuck locators. The apparatus further includes a mounting plate configured for attachment to the workpiece holding device. The mounting plate includes a body and a plurality of mounting plate locators corresponding to the plurality of chuck locators, such that the plurality of mounting plate locators are attached to the body and are configured to interface with the plurality of chuck locators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas C. Evans, Willis A. Rowcliffe
  • Flexible kink-resistant hoses
    Patent number: 7322379
    Abstract: A flexible kink-resistant hose configuration includes concentric tubes with longitudinal ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel C. Evans
  • System and method for computer-created advertisements
    Patent number: 7315983
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computerized method for a user to create an advertisement by displaying a plurality of advertising formats for selection by a user; displaying a template corresponding to a selected advertising format; displaying a plurality of product references for selection by the user; displaying on the template a selected product reference to create a proposed advertisement; and creating a preview of the proposed advertisement, all of which may be implemented using the Internet. The invention further relates to a computerized system for creating an advertisement that comprises a template database for storing advertising formats; a product database for storing product references; and a computer to access the databases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: eComSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon C. Evans, James M. Evans, Jon K. Gould
  • Data transmission system utilizing efficient complexity estimation of the kolmogorov complexity for data transmission
    Patent number: 7313817
    Abstract: A system, method and program storage device tangibly embodying a program of instructions for determining whether to allow transmission of data from a source destined for a destination over a network, comprising: acquiring a string of a predetermined length in bits (L) from the data; partitioning the acquired string into a partition of phrases, each of the phrases in the partition being unique and having one or more bits; determining a number of phrases (N) in the partition; estimating a normalized complexity (C) for the Kolmogorov Complexity in the acquired string via C ? N 2 ? L ; and evaluating whether to allow transmission of the data based on a comparison of whether the normalized complexity estimate (C) is within a predetermined normal complexity estimate band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott C. Evans, John E. Hershey, Gary J. Saulnier
  • Blazed grating optical fiber polarizing coupler
    Patent number: 7289700
    Abstract: The blazed grating optical fiber polarizing coupler comprises a first optical fiber with a Bragg diffraction grating formed in its core at substantially the Brewster's angle with respect to an optical axis of the first optical fiber, a second optical fiber, also with a Bragg diffraction grating formed in its core at substantially the Brewster's angle with respect to the optical axis of the second optical fiber. The Bragg diffraction grating of the first optical fiber is oriented substantially parallel to the Bragg diffraction grating of the second optical fiber so that the cladding of the first optical fiber and the cladding of the second optical fiber are interposed between the cores of the first and second fibers. An optical signal may be coupled from the first optical fiber into the second optical fiber and polarized in the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Douglass C. Evans, Joseph D. Aboumrad, Earl E. Floren
  • Test head utilized in a test system to perform automated at-speed testing of multiple gigabit per second high serial pin count devices
    Patent number: 7278079
    Abstract: A portion of a test head utilized to perform simultaneous automated at-speed testing of a plurality of devices that generate serial data signals having gigabit per second baud rates. The portion of the test head includes connection sections that couple an external testing system to the portion of the test head, a restricted section positioned between said connection sections, a device interface board (DIB) having a device under test (DUT) holding section that secures the devices, said DIB positioned below said restriction section and a multi-layered rider board coupled to the devices via a coupling section, said rider board forming signal paths to route testing signals between at least the devices and the external testing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew C Evans
  • Method for producing circular or multimeric protein species in vivo or in vitro and related methods
    Patent number: 7271256
    Abstract: Methods are provided for intein mediated trans-splicing of immobilized polypeptides and for producing cyclic polypeptides in vivo or in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: New England Biolabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Evans, Ming-Qun Xu
  • Simplified restraining tether system for use with a vehicle air bag system
    Publication number: 20070210568
    Abstract: An air bag system includes an inflator, an inflatable cushion having an outer face and inflatable upon release of inflation fluid from the inflator, and a restraining tether system. The restraining tether system includes a first tether attached to the outer face of the inflatable cushion, and a second tether attached to the first tether. The first tether is operable to restrain expansion of the inflatable cushion at a first location and a second location spaced from the first location. At least one of the first and second tethers includes a width-reduced portion having a plurality of fabric layers, thereby increasing strength within the restraining tether system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Scott D. Thomas, Nancy C. Evans
  • SELF-RETURNING HORIZONTAL SIGN SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20070209252
    Abstract: A self-returning horizontal sign system mounts to an associated structure. The system sign includes an upper rail having front and rear, parallel, spaced apart tracks and a lower rail having front and rear, parallel, spaced apart tracks. A pair of panels extend between and span the upper and lower rails. Each panel has a carrier assembly mounted to an upper region thereof for cooperation with a respective front or rear track of the upper rail. The carrier assemblies have at least two rollers that are carried in the upper rail. The panels each move between an open position and a closed position. A closure formed as a pull box is associated each panel and includes a spool having a cable wrapped around it. The spool is rotatable to retract and extract the cable from about the spool. The closure includes a tension bias element operably connected to the spool to bias the spool to retract the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: CORMARK, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Padiak, Thomas M. Conway, Paul C. Evans, Jeffrey C. Ouyang
  • Display Frame Adjustable Divider
    Publication number: 20070204501
    Abstract: A display frame having a divider for subdividing the display area. The display frame includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. A divider is selectively located within the display area and releasbly secured by clamps on each end for subdividing the display area. The divider may be located in a horizontal, vertical or angular configuration. Alternately, the divider may be rotated substantially parallel with the frame section so as to be positioned in a stowed location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Isayev, Evan C. Evans
  • Server file management
    Patent number: 7257584
    Abstract: A virtual hard drive (VHD) file manager system for a virtualized logical server cloud including a master repository and a VHD file manager. The VHD interfaces virtualization software and a server cloud manager to manage VHDs for logical servers of the server cloud. The master repository stores multiple master component files associated with the stored VHDs. The master component files include at least one core file and at least one delta file. The VHD file manager enables copying of the master component files to deploy VHDs in the server cloud, manages creation and storing of new delta files and corresponding VHDs in the master repository, and generates and maintains meta information to maintain file relationship integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Surgient, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Hirschfeld, C. Evan Pollan, Dave D. McCrory