Patents by Inventor Chris E. Terry

Chris E. Terry 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: 8276161
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer program product for implementing a business systems management solution for end-to-end event management. The present invention realizes a number of business systems management functionalities, including defining event databases and means for event monitoring and correlating a customer's business functions by using an enterprise view focused on a system of applications, operating systems, connections, and physical components. Together these components make up a business system as defined by the customer. As such, a business system can cross technology platforms, physical space, and comprise multiple applications, or a business system could be limited to a single platform, location, and application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Cole, Otto V. Kitchens, Robert Nawratil, Tedrick N. Northway, Paul D. Peterson, Chris E. Terry
  • Publication number: 20040034553
    Abstract: A method of prioritizing a business process based on enabling components is provided. The enabling components may comprise technology, staff, processes or other tools. The plurality of service elements used to accomplish the business process are determined. A criticality value for a first service element of the business process is determined, as well as a timing value for the first service element of the business process. A first implementation Value is calculated based on the criticality value and the timing value. The first service element is then ranked in a hierarchy based on the first implementation value. Computer program product and systems using the method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Cole, George A. Geno, Tedrick N. Northway, Paul D. Peterson, Chris E. Terry
  • Publication number: 20040034552
    Abstract: A method of implementing a business process with a plurality of technological components is provided. A desired business process is determined, the desired business process comprising a plurality of steps. A model is calculated for the business process, wherein the model comprises an implementation value for each step. An enabling technological component is matched to each step based on the implementation value of the enabling technological component. Computer program product and systems using the method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Cole, George A. Geno, Tedrick N. Northway, Paul D. Peterson, Chris E. Terry
  • Patent number: 4611806
    Abstract: This device is for exercising a person's back and spine. Primarily, it consists of a tubular frame, having an upper rear handle grip and a lower front handle grip. It further includes a pad on its top for the user and it also includes hooks for the placement of a bar bell, for use by person using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Inventor: Chris E. Terry