Patents by Inventor Daniel T. Sullivan

Daniel T. Sullivan 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: 7094455
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are then sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7050447
    Abstract: A method and system utilizing a multi-level expedited forwarding per hop behavior (MLEF PHB) which manages buffer space to provide priority to calls based on a predefined priority scheme. The MLEF PHB defines a set of configurable parameters that define how much buffer space is available to each class or level of voice call. The MLEF PHB may optionally be implemented as programming statements in the SIP User Agent, SIP Proxy, and kernel of a LINUX-based PC router. The MLEF PHB applies an algorithm for dropping packets exceeding a caller precedence level-specific buffer capacity, which variable buffer capacity is determined by the particular DSCP (and the particular MLEF PHB to which it relates).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Houston Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven P. Silverman, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20040197503
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are then sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20040156380
    Abstract: A method and system utilizing a multi-level expedited forwarding per hop behavior (MLEF PHB) which manages buffer space to provide priority to calls based on a predefined priority scheme. The MLEF PHB defines a set of configurable parameters that define how much buffer space is available to each class or level of voice call. The MLEF PHB may optionally be implemented as programming statements in the SIP User Agent, SIP Proxy, and kernel of a LINUX-based PC router. The MLEF PHB applies an algorithm for dropping packets exceeding a caller precedence level-specific buffer capacity, which variable buffer capacity is determined by the particular DSCP (and the particular MLEF PHB to which it relates).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Steven P. Silverman, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 6767423
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are the sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6564843
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are then sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6383600
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are then sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20010003018
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are then sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4730272
    Abstract: Variably delaying an audio signal by storing digital representions of the audio signal at sequential memory locations prescribed by an encoding pointer operating at one clock rate, and reading from the memory at sequential locations prescribed by a decoding pointer operating at the same or a different clock rate, with the difference in clock rates between the pointers prescribing the rate of change of delay. A memory addressing system in which a processor specifies the high-order portion of a memory address and a separate counter, clocked at a much higher rate than the processor, provides the low-order portion of the address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: Analog and Digital Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4682362
    Abstract: Generating clock signals of slightly different frequencies without the signals locking up in synchrony, by providing a voltage-to-frequency converter driven by the output of an integrator, which is supplied with a signal representative of the sum of a frequency-difference command and the difference in frequency between the two clocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Analog and Digital Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. DeFreitas, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4392200
    Abstract: A multiprocessor data processing system, the processors (30) and input/output devices (32) of which share a common control unit (CCU 10) that includes a write-through cache memory (20), a memory management circuit (22) and an address translation circuit (24). The data processing system further includes random access memory (28) and a secondary storage facility (40, 42, 68, 70). The processors (30) and the input/output devices (32) use the memory management circuit (22), the address translation circuit (24) and the cache memory (20) in an ordered pipelined sequence. When a read command "misses" the cache memory (20), the CCU accesses the memory modules (28) for allocating its cache memory (20) and for returning read data to the processors (30) or input/output devices (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Jega A. Arulpragasam, Robert A. Giggi, Richard F. Lary, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4345309
    Abstract: A cached multiprocessor system operates in an ordered pipeline timing sequence in which the time slot for use of the cache is made long enough to permit only one cache access. Further, the time slot for data transfers to and from the processors succeeds the time slot for accessing the cache. The sequence is optimized for transactions that require only one cache access, e.g., read operations that hit the cache. Transactions that require two cache accesses must complete the second cache access during a later available pipeline sequence. A processor indexed random access memory specifies when any given processor has a write operation outstanding for a location in the cache. This prevents the processor from reading the location before the write operation is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Jega A. Arulpragasam, Robert A. Giggi, Richard F. Lary, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4259718
    Abstract: A processor in a data processing system comprising a plurality of units for performing various functions and at least one data bus interconnecting the units for transferring information therebetween. The processor also includes a control store for storing microprogrammed instructions which are directly coupled to the units of the processor for controlling the operation thereof. Certain ones of the microprogrammed processor instructions, which are utilized in the transfer of information between the units of the processor by means of the data bus, are also stored in a secondary control store whose contents are decoded by logic circuitry within the units of the processor which, in response thereto, couple the desired apparatus within the units to the data bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Charles H. Kaman, Daniel T. Sullivan, James F. O'Loughlin, Craig Mudge
  • Patent number: 4204252
    Abstract: A writeable control store for storing a plurality of instructions used to control the operation of a processor in a data processing system. The control store may be utilized in a first mode wherein the instructions are accessed for controlling the operation of the processor and in a second mode wherein data is transferred to or retrieved from the control store. In the second mode of operation, a secondary control means is utilized to control the operation of the data transfers to and from the writeable control store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: George E. Hitz, Charles H. Kaman, Craig Mudge, James F. O'Loughlin, Daniel T. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4167779
    Abstract: A data processing system is described herein having a central processor unit which responds to a plurality of diverse instructions including a diagnostic instruction. The diagnostic instruction is comprised of a first and second portion preferably in the form of distinct words which are separately transmitted to the processor from a peripheral storage location or manually transmitted from a control panel for the data processing system. The first word of the instruction, when decoded by the processor, identifies the diagnostic instruction and the second word specifies the particular function to be performed. The processor is arranged such that, in the response to the first word of instruction, the second word is coupled to a specialized decoding circuit which will generate a starting address in the microprogrammable control store of the processor for a routine to execute the function specified by the second word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel T. Sullivan, Charles H. Kaman, James F. O'Loughlin, Jamshed R. Kapadia