Patents by Inventor Craig Farrell
Craig 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).
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Patent number: 10164831Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product improves an operation of an enterprise network. One or more processors receive an electronic request for delivery of a legacy component to an enterprise network of an enterprise. The processor(s) determine whether an upgrade component is available to the enterprise to replace the legacy component in the enterprise network based on predetermined request throttling parameters set by a receiver of the electronic request. The processor(s), in response to determining that the upgrade component is available to the enterprise, query a hardware sensor in the enterprise network for a sensor reading that indicates whether the upgrade component is compatible with an architecture of the enterprise network. The processor(s), in response to determining that the sensor reading indicates that the upgrade component is compatible with the enterprise network, reconfigure the enterprise network by an electronic installation of the upgrade component into the enterprise network.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Craig A. Farrell, Praduemn K. Goyal, Raju P. Kattady, Sanjay B. Patel, Kaushal A. Thakker
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Patent number: 10033583Abstract: There are provided a system, a method and a computer program product for managing one or more network devices. The one or more network devices are connected indirectly or directly to one or more networks and communicate each other by exchanging one or more messages. A classifier intercepts the one or more messages associated with one or more network devices. The classifier classifies each of the intercepted messages into a layer. A discovery system receives the each classified message and detecting, based on the each received classified message, a new network device added to the one or more networks and detecting one or more configuration changes made on the one or more network devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Craig A. Farrell, Daniel J. Martin, Piyush Sarwal
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Publication number: 20170366392Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product improves an operation of an enterprise network. One or more processors receive an electronic request for delivery of a legacy component to an enterprise network of an enterprise. The processor(s) determine whether an upgrade component is available to the enterprise to replace the legacy component in the enterprise network based on predetermined request throttling parameters set by a receiver of the electronic request. The processor(s), in response to determining that the upgrade component is available to the enterprise, query a hardware sensor in the enterprise network for a sensor reading that indicates whether the upgrade component is compatible with an architecture of the enterprise network. The processor(s), in response to determining that the sensor reading indicates that the upgrade component is compatible with the enterprise network, reconfigure the enterprise network by an electronic installation of the upgrade component into the enterprise network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: CRAIG A. FARRELL, PRADUEMN K. GOYAL, RAJU P. KATTADY, SANJAY B. PATEL, KAUSHAL A. THAKKER
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Publication number: 20170163973Abstract: A multiple camera video system and methods for operating such a system. The system may include a plurality of cameras located around a stadium, athletic playing field or other location. The cameras are remotely controlled in a master-slave configuration. A camera operator at a master pan head selects one of the plurality of cameras as the current master camera and utilizes the master pan head to adjust the telemetry and zoom of the master camera to follow the target object. The telemetry and zoom parameters of the master camera are then used to calculate corresponding telemetry, zoom and/or other parameters for each of the plurality of slave cameras. Video captured by each of the cameras is stored for the production of replay video feeds or for archiving. The replays may be capable of “spinning” through the video feeds of adjacent cameras in order for the viewer to get the sensation of revolving around the target object. The multiple camera video system also includes methods for calibrating the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Kenneth John Aagaard, Larry Barbatsoulis, Frank Trizano, Craig Farrell
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Publication number: 20170075705Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product optimizes a computer system. One or more processors receive metrics from sensors in the computer system. The metrics describe usage levels of computer resources by the computer system. The processor(s) retrieve a complaint to loss (CTL) ratio of users of the computer system. The CTL ratio describes a ratio of complaints about the computer system by a set of users to a quantity of users from the set of users who discontinue using the computer system. In response to the CTL ratio falling outside of a predefined range, the processor(s) adjust a configuration of the computer system, such that adjusting the configuration of the computer system modifies the usage levels of the computer resources by the computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventor: CRAIG A. FARRELL
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Publication number: 20150304167Abstract: There are provided a system, a method and a computer program product for managing one or more network devices. The one or more network devices are connected indirectly or directly to one or more networks and communicate each other by exchanging one or more messages. A classifier intercepts the one or more messages associated with one or more network devices. The classifier classifies each of the intercepted messages into a layer. A discovery system receives the each classified message and detecting, based on the each received classified message, a new network device added to the one or more networks and detecting one or more configuration changes made on the one or more network devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Craig A. Farrell, Daniel Ahn J. Martin, Piyush Sarwal
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Patent number: 8425729Abstract: A three-dimensional hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite structure made of nonwoven fibrous web and a fibrous material integrated in the nonwoven fibrous web by hydraulic entanglement is disclosed. The nonwoven composite structure has a greater ability to maintain an embossed pattern when wet and has the ability for the structure to recover after it has been compressed, to a greater degree than previously found. Also disclosed is a method of making an embossed hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite fabric.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry Skoog, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Lawrence M. Brown
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Patent number: 8282776Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition increases various properties of the product including the ability of the product to quickly absorb oil. For instance, the additive composition can decrease the Oil Absorbency Rate by from about 20% to about 80% and can decrease the Reverse Osmosis Oil Wet Out time by from about 10% to about 80%.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Gregor Robert Buckley, Manish Raval, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky
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Publication number: 20100212849Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition increases various properties of the product including the ability of the product to quickly absorb oil. For instance, the additive composition can decrease the Oil Absorbency Rate by from about 20% to about 80% and can decrease the Reverse Osmosis Oil Wet Out time by from about 10% to about 80%.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Gregor Robert Buckley, Manish Raval, Craig Farrell Thomascefsky
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Patent number: 7645353Abstract: A multi-ply fabric is provided that includes an inner ply positioned between two outer plies that contain both thermoplastic fibers and absorbent staple fibers. The plies are ultrasonically bonded together. The material used to form the inner ply may be selectively controlled to optimize certain properties of the fabric for a particular application, such as strength, bulk, absorption capacity, absorption rate, handfeel, etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Larry M. Brown
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Publication number: 20090123707Abstract: A three-dimensional hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite structure made of nonwoven fibrous web and a fibrous material integrated in the nonwoven fibrous web by hydraulic entanglement is disclosed. The nonwoven composite structure has a greater ability to maintain an embossed pattern when wet and has the ability for the structure to recover after it has been compressed, to a greater degree than previously found. Also disclosed is a method of making an embossed hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Henry Skoog, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Lawrence M. Brown
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Patent number: 7194789Abstract: A nonwoven composite fabric is provided that contains one or more abraded (e.g., sanded) surfaces. In addition to improving the softness and handfeel of the nonwoven composite fabric, it has been unexpectedly discovered that abrading such a fabric may also impart excellent liquid handling properties (e.g., absorbent capacity, absorbent rate, wicking rate, etc.), as well as improved bulk and capillary tension.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Larry M. Brown
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Publication number: 20060098586Abstract: A method and system for determining a route of an application in a network. The network includes a number of interconnected nodes, between a source node and a destination node. A sequence of application packets, being transmitted over an application port, are configured to expire at each one of a succession of nodes in the application route. Upon expiration, an error notification is generated by the node according to protocol, and received back at the source node. The error notification identifies the node from which it came, and a collection of error notification identifies the entire route of nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Craig Farrell, Thanes Tantiprasut
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Publication number: 20050157654Abstract: A network discovery and monitoring apparatus and method of using the same. An apparatus includes an agent configured for being hosted on one of a plurality of interconnected network elements that form at least a portion of a communication network. A method includes the agent gathering application data representing a network-based application that is accessible from the network element hosting the agent. The agent monitors application traffic between each discovered application and any network element having a relationship to the application. A result of the monitoring is a relational topology, at the application layer, of the network elements in the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Craig Farrell, Thanes Tantiprasut
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Patent number: 6776155Abstract: A new treatment and apparatus for acute and chronic treatment is described here which incorporates nasal ventilation, with or without concomitant drug therapy, using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level pressure treatment or variants thereof, including devices which automatically set their pressures based on physiologic data inputs.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace
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Patent number: 6578731Abstract: A system for dispensing wipes includes: (1) a continuous web of material joined at perforations and configured into a center feed roll; and (2) a flexible, moisture impervious pouch for containing and dispensing discrete lengths of web from the roll. The pouch includes a resealable opening for accessing and staging a leading edge of the roll of material and is adapted to dispense discrete lengths of web separated from the roll at the perforations. The pouch is constructed such that its shape closely conforms to the shape of the roll of web material and may be configured with a gusset to enable it to stand without external support.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard Paul Lewis, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky
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Patent number: 6562777Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Patent number: 6417154Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Publication number: 20020042352Abstract: A sorbent material is provided comprising a porous substrate, such as a nonwoven web, having a wetting chemistry distributed substantially throughout the substrate. The wetting chemistry can comprise (a) an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate; (b) one or more of an alkyl sulfosuccinate, an alkyl sulfate and a sulfated fatty acid ester and, optionally, (c) a fatty acid ester ethoxylate. Various formulations are provided having low metal ion concentrations, anti-static properties and/or good absorption characteristics for a broad spectrum of liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
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Publication number: 20020033178Abstract: A new treatment and apparatus for acute and chronic treatment is described here which incorporates nasal ventilation, with or without concomitant drug therapy, using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level pressure treatment or variants thereof, including devices which automatically set their pressures based on physiologic data inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace