Patents by Inventor Chris Griffiths
Chris Griffiths 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).
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Patent number: 11979374Abstract: There is provided a method comprising receiving a domain name system (DNS) query from a client computing device, decrypting the DNS query by a DNS resolver device, and requesting reputation information related to the FQDN from an agent device of the router apparatus. If a matching FQDN is not found in a local database, the DNS query is allowed to proceed from the DNS resolver device to a cloud DNS resolver, the IP and MAC address of the client computing device are logged and mapped to the local database, the reputation information related to the FQDN is requested from a cloud FQDN server, and if the reputation information indicates that the FQDN should be blocked, the local database is updated with the reputation information and further queries to the FQDN are blocked.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Cujo LLCInventors: Syed Alam, Chris Griffiths, Santeri Kangas
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Publication number: 20240132483Abstract: Provided herein are 6-carboxylic acids of benzimidazoles and 4-aza-, 5-aza-, and 7-aza-benzimidazoles as GLP-1R agonists, processes to make said compounds, and methods comprising administering said compounds to a mammal in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Scott W. Bagley, Edward L. Conn, John M. Curto, David J. Edmonds, Mark E. Flanagan, Kentaro Futatsugi, David A. Griffith, Kim Huard, Chris Limberakis, Alan M. Mathiowetz, David W. Piotrowski, Roger B. Ruggeri
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Patent number: 11954113Abstract: In an embodiment, a query system sends compact code to a database service for expansion of the compact code to partially-expanded code and expanded code. In an embodiment, a hash value is generated based on the partially-expanded code and indexed in memory with the expanded code. In an embodiment, a hash value is received as part of a command and expanded code is identified based on the hash value and sent to a database service.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: SISENSE SF, INC.Inventors: Steven Griffith, Ilge Akkaya, Audrey McGowan, Chris Tice, Jason Freidman, Jeff Watts
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Publication number: 20230254281Abstract: There is provided a method comprising receiving a domain name system (DNS) query from a client computing device, decrypting the DNS query by a DNS resolver device, and requesting reputation information related to the FQDN from an agent device of the router apparatus. If a matching FQDN is not found in a local database, the DNS query is allowed to proceed from the DNS resolver device to a cloud DNS resolver, the IP and MAC address of the client computing device are logged and mapped to the local database, the reputation information related to the FQDN is requested from a cloud FQDN server, and if the reputation information indicates that the FQDN should be blocked, the local database is updated with the reputation information and further queries to the FQDN are blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Syed Alam, Chris Griffiths, Santeri Kangas
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Patent number: 11700235Abstract: There is provided a method comprising receiving a domain name system (DNS) query from a client computing device, decrypting the DNS query by a DNS resolver device, and requesting reputation information related to the FQDN from an agent device of the router apparatus. If a matching FQDN is not found in a local database, the DNS query is allowed to proceed from the DNS resolver device to a cloud DNS resolver, the IP and MAC address of the client computing device are logged and mapped to the local database, the reputation information related to the FQDN is requested from a cloud FQDN server, and if the reputation information indicates that the FQDN should be blocked, the local database is updated with the reputation information and further queries to the FQDN are blocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Cujo LLCInventors: Syed Alam, Chris Griffiths, Santeri Kangas
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Publication number: 20230130418Abstract: There is provided a method comprising receiving a domain name system (DNS) query from a client computing device, decrypting the DNS query by a DNS resolver device, and requesting reputation information related to the FQDN from an agent device of the router apparatus. If a matching FQDN is not found in a local database, the DNS query is allowed to proceed from the DNS resolver device to a cloud DNS resolver, the IP and MAC address of the client computing device are logged and mapped to the local database, the reputation information related to the FQDN is requested from a cloud FQDN server, and if the reputation information indicates that the FQDN should be blocked, the local database is updated with the reputation information and further queries to the FQDN are blocked..Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Syd Alam, Chris Griffiths, Santeri Kangas
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Publication number: 20210119852Abstract: A method and system for implementing domain name services (DNS) is described. In one aspect a query from a user device for access to a particular resource record may be received and forwarded to an authoritative DNS device. A reply to the query may be received from the authoritative DNS device. Information of the reply also may be distributed to other DNS devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: John Jason Brzozowski, Chris Griffiths
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Patent number: 10715377Abstract: A method and system for implementing domain name services (DNS) is described. In one aspect a query from a user device for access to a particular resource record may be received and forwarded to an authoritative DNS device. A reply to the query may be received from the authoritative DNS device. Information of the reply also may be distributed to other DNS devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: John Jason Brzozowski, Chris Griffiths
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Publication number: 20140181321Abstract: A method and system for implementing domain name services (DNS) is described. In one aspect a query from a user device for access to a particular resource record may be received and forwarded to an authoritative DNS device. A reply to the query may be received from the authoritative DNS device. Information of the reply also may be distributed to other DNS devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: John Jason Brzozowski, Chris Griffiths
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Patent number: 6525247Abstract: An end block for the structural integrity of a body of the stringed instrument is a substantially hollow block having an open face on a body side of the end block, a receiving member projecting inwards from an end wall of the end block, and a plurality of bracing members reinforcing the receiving member to the end wall. The end block provides a larger hollow, a stronger attachment, a lighter instrument and improved sound quality. The end block is a single piece of rigid molded material. Various features on the end block key with corresponding features located in the body of the stringed instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Chris Griffiths
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Publication number: 20020092402Abstract: An end block for the structural integrity of a body of the stringed instrument is a substantially hollow block having an open face on a body side of the end block, a receiving member projecting inwards from an end wall of the end block, and a plurality of bracing members reinforcing the receiving member to the end wall. The end block provides a larger hollow, a stronger attachment, a lighter instrument and improved sound quality. The end block is a single piece of rigid molded material. Various features on the end block key with corresponding features located in the body of the stringed instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: Griffiths Guitars International Ltd.Inventor: Chris Griffiths
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Patent number: 6350939Abstract: A neck block system for securing the neck of an acoustic stringed instrument to a body of the stringed instrument has a substantially hollow block having an open face on a body side of the neck block, a receiving member projecting inwards from a neck wall of the neck block, and a plurality of bracing members reinforcing the receiving member to the neck wall. The neck block system provides a larger hollow, a strong attachment, a lighter instrument and improved sound quality. The neck block is a single piece of rigid molded material. A binding strip having a strip key is configured to key with the neck block such that the neck block system is suitable for both a right cutaway and a left cutaway stringed instrument. Dowel members protrude from the neck wall for keying with a corresponding aperture located in a neck of the stringed instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Inventor: Chris Griffiths
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Patent number: 6333454Abstract: A stringed musical instrument including a soundbox. The soundbox has a back, a side adjoining the back to define a hollow interior, a soundboard covering the hollow interior, and a soundboard support structure including a plurality of kerfing members for securing the soundboard on the side opposite the back to cover the hollow interior and a plurality of bracing members for reinforcing the soundboard. The soundboard support structure includes a plurality of adjoining members selected from the group consisting of the plurality of kerfing members and the plurality of bracing members. The plurality of adjoining members are integrally formed as a single piece of polyurethane containing a plurality of half inch glass fibres.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Griffiths Guitar International Ltd.Inventor: Chris Griffiths