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).

  • Patent number: 10164831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Craig A. Farrell, Praduemn K. Goyal, Raju P. Kattady, Sanjay B. Patel, Kaushal A. Thakker
  • Patent number: 10033583
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Craig A. Farrell, Daniel J. Martin, Piyush Sarwal
  • Publication number: 20170366392
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: CRAIG A. FARRELL, PRADUEMN K. GOYAL, RAJU P. KATTADY, SANJAY B. PATEL, KAUSHAL A. THAKKER
  • Publication number: 20170163973
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth John Aagaard, Larry Barbatsoulis, Frank Trizano, Craig Farrell
  • Publication number: 20170075705
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: CRAIG A. FARRELL
  • Publication number: 20150304167
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Craig A. Farrell, Daniel Ahn J. Martin, Piyush Sarwal
  • Patent number: 8425729
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Skoog, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Lawrence M. Brown
  • Patent number: 8282776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Gregor Robert Buckley, Manish Raval, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky
  • Publication number: 20100212849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Gregor Robert Buckley, Manish Raval, Craig Farrell Thomascefsky
  • Patent number: 7645353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Larry M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20090123707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Henry Skoog, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Lawrence M. Brown
  • Patent number: 7194789
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Larry M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20060098586
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Farrell, Thanes Tantiprasut
  • Publication number: 20050157654
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Farrell, Thanes Tantiprasut
  • Patent number: 6776155
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace
  • Patent number: 6578731
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Paul Lewis, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky
  • Patent number: 6562777
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
  • Patent number: 6417154
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
  • Publication number: 20020042352
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Craig Farrell Thomaschefsky, Taiwoo Chiu
  • Publication number: 20020033178
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Peter Craig Farrell, Gary William Pace