Patents by Inventor Colm Farrell

Colm Farrell 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: 11129810
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel dosage regimen for administration of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, namely in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: MEREO BIOPHARMA 1 LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin Orford, Cyril Clarke, Colm Farrell, Jacqueline Parkin, Stefan De Buck
  • Patent number: 10880259
    Abstract: Functionality can be implemented in email applications to allow sent messages to be updated, even if the sent messages have been read. When a request to update a sent message is received, a message update unit can update information in the message according to the notification. The message update unit can notify a recipient that the message was updated, and can indicate changed information in the sent message. The message update unit can also determine if the sent message has been forwarded, and forward the update notification to other recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Hema Srikanth
  • Patent number: 10617674
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel dosage regimen for administration of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, namely in the treatment of acute exacerbations of inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: MEREO BIOPHARMA 1 LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin Orford, Cyril Clarke, Colm Farrell, Jacqueline Parkin, Stefan De Buck
  • Patent number: 10603306
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel dosage regimen for administration of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, namely in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: MEREO BIOPHARMA 1 LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin Orford, Cyril Clarke, Colm Farrell, Jacqueline Parkin, Stefan De Buck
  • Patent number: 10397154
    Abstract: A method of secure electronic message conveyance. The method can include, via a processor, receiving a request to forward an electronic message originally received by a first user to at least a second user. The method also can include, based on content contained in the electronic message, selecting from a plurality of approval entities at least one approval entity that is to determine whether the electronic message is approved to be forwarded to the at least a second user, and receiving from the selected approval entity an indication that indicates whether the electronic message is approved to be forwarded to the second user. The method further can include, responsive to the selected approval entity approving the forwarding of the electronic message to the second user, automatically forwarding the electronic message to the second user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam S. Harpur, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Carol S. Zimmet
  • Publication number: 20190109806
    Abstract: A method of secure electronic message conveyance. The method can include, via a processor, receiving a request to forward an electronic message originally received by a first user to at least a second user. The method also can include, based on content contained in the electronic message, selecting from a plurality of approval entities at least one approval entity that is to determine whether the electronic message is approved to be forwarded to the at least a second user, and receiving from the selected approval entity an indication that indicates whether the electronic message is approved to be forwarded to the second user. The method further can include, responsive to the selected approval entity approving the forwarding of the electronic message to the second user, automatically forwarding the electronic message to the second user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam S. Harpur, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Carol S. Zimmet
  • Publication number: 20190075070
    Abstract: Functionality can be implemented in email applications to allow sent messages to be updated, even if the sent messages have been read. When a request to update a sent message is received, a message update unit can update information in the message according to the notification. The message update unit can notify a recipient that the message was updated, and can indicate changed information in the sent message. The message update unit can also determine if the sent message has been forwarded, and forward the update notification to other recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Hema Srikanth
  • Patent number: 10164922
    Abstract: A method of secure electronic message conveyance. The method can include, via a processor, receiving a request to forward an electronic message originally received by a first user to at least a second user. The method also can include, based on content contained in the electronic message, selecting from a plurality of approval entities at least one approval entity that is to determine whether the electronic message is approved to be forwarded to the at least a second user, and receiving from the selected approval entity an indication that indicates whether the electronic message is approved to be forwarded to the second user. The method further can include, responsive to the selected approval entity approving the forwarding of the electronic message to the second user, automatically forwarding the electronic message to the second user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Carol Sue Zimmet
  • Patent number: 10122675
    Abstract: Functionality can be implemented in email applications to allow sent messages to be updated, even if the sent messages have been read. When a request to update a sent message is received, a message update unit can update information in the message according to the notification. The message update unit can notify a recipient that the message was updated, and can indicate changed information in the sent message. The message update unit can also determine if the sent message has been forwarded, and forward the update notification to other recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Hema Srikanth
  • Patent number: 10108930
    Abstract: The present disclosure may include receiving a query from a computing device at a server having a database, the query identifying a desired attribute. The present disclosure may also include searching the database to identify contact information for at least one individual having the attribute corresponding to the query. The attribute may include at least one of skills, expertise, product, organization, geography and language The contact information may be transmitted to the computing device via an electronic message identifying the contact information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fred Raguillat, Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Hema Srikanth
  • Publication number: 20180005189
    Abstract: The present disclosure may include receiving a query from a computing device at a server having a database, the query identifying a desired attribute. The present disclosure may also include searching the database to identify contact information for at least one individual having the attribute corresponding to the query. The attribute may include at least one of skills, expertise, product, organization, geography and language The contact information may be transmitted to the computing device via an electronic message identifying the contact information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Fred Raguillat, Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Hema Srikanth
  • Patent number: 9767434
    Abstract: The present disclosure may include receiving a query from a computing device at a server having a database, the query identifying a desired attribute. The present disclosure may also include searching the database to identify contact information for at least one individual having the attribute corresponding to the query. The attribute may include at least one of skills, expertise, product, organization, geography and language The contact information may be transmitted to the computing device via an electronic message identifying the contact information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fred Raguillat, Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Hema Srikanth
  • Publication number: 20170041281
    Abstract: Functionality can be implemented in email applications to allow sent messages to be updated, even if the sent messages have been read. When a request to update a sent message is received, a message update unit can update information in the message according to the notification. The message update unit can notify a recipient that the message was updated, and can indicate changed information in the sent message. The message update unit can also determine if the sent message has been forwarded, and forward the update notification to other recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Hema Srikanth
  • Patent number: 9477947
    Abstract: Functionality can be implemented in email applications to allow sent messages to be updated, even if the sent messages have been read. When a request to update a sent message is received, a message update unit can update information in the message according to the notification. The message update unit can notify a recipient that the message was updated, and can indicate changed information in the sent message. The message update unit can also determine if the sent message has been forwarded, and forward the update notification to other recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Hema Srikanth
  • Patent number: 9350694
    Abstract: There is provided a system, method and computer program product for managing an email comprising a plurality of email boxes with corresponding email addresses; a first selector for selecting, in one email box, an email that has been sent to at least one addressee; a second selector for selecting an incorrect email address in the sent email corresponding to an incorrect addressee; a change service for changing, in the sent email, the incorrect address to the correct address; and a distributor for making the change service available to at least one recipient box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, David M. Ogle, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Hugh P. Smyth
  • Patent number: 8788309
    Abstract: A cost metric is associated with each of a plurality of calendar event parameters of a proposed calendar event. A calendar event cost projection is determined based upon, at least in part, the cost metric associated with each of the plurality of the calendar event parameters. The calendar event cost projection is compared to a calendar event budget. At least one of the plurality of calendar event parameters is selected based upon, at least in part, the comparison of the calendar event cost projection to the calendar event budget.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Carol Sue Zimmet, Al Chakra, Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur
  • Patent number: 8682971
    Abstract: Managing relationships in a social network service implemented by at least one processor includes: establishing with the at least one processor a quantified interaction goal for at least a first party and a second party corresponding to a period of time; determining with the at least one processor, prior to an expiration of the period of time, that a current quantified accumulated interaction between the first party and the second party is inconsistent with the quantified interaction goal; and automatically performing a remedial action with the at least one processor to facilitate adjusting the quantified accumulated interaction between the first party and the second party to a level consistent with the quantified interaction goal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Carol Sue Zimmet
  • Patent number: 8671408
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for providing a graphical user interface including at least one selectable application in a scheduling entry in the multi-user scheduling system. An available application lockout may be activated on all available applications other than a selected application upon initialization of the scheduling entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Carol Sue Zimmet, Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat
  • Patent number: 8626552
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for managing scheduling of appointments with respect to a quorum requirement. The solution includes scheduling an appointment with each of a plurality of invitees, receiving one or more appointment management requests associated with the appointment from the invitees, the one or more appointment management requests including a change in the appointment, determining that a subset of the appointment management requests constitute a common request, determining that invitees that sent the common request satisfy the quorum constraint for the appointment, and implementing the common request in response to invitees that sent the common request satisfying the quorum constraint. The common request may include an acceptance, a cancellation notice, a cancellation request, and a re-scheduling request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Daniel Terlizzi, Carol S. Zimmet
  • Patent number: 8620710
    Abstract: In a calendar messaging method and system, a calendar application executing on a computer receives a command to activate an out-of-office status, and receives one or more selected calendar events. The method and system further include automatically updating the calendar events, wherein the updating includes at least one of canceling the calendar events, and removing the user as an invitee of the calendar events. An out-of-office message is then automatically sent to at least one recipient indicating a type of update made to one or more of the calendar events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colm Farrell, Liam Harpur, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Fred Raguillat, Carol S. Zimmet