Patents by Inventor David A. Dorman

David A. Dorman 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).

  • Publication number: 20200026686
    Abstract: Superseding a prior version of a document, to which prior version a retention policy or other requirement has been applied, is disclosed. In some embodiments, an attribute of a retention policy indicates whether a document to which the retention policy has been applied is to be superseded by a subsequently created and/or saved version of the document. In some embodiments, the attribute is set by a logic or process configured to apply the retention policy to the document. If the retention policy indicates that supersede is enabled, in various embodiments when a subsequent version is created and/or saved, the prior version is promoted to the final phase of the retention policy that has been applied to it and automatically “qualified” for disposition as indicated in the final phase of the retention policy, without regard to intervening requirements, processes, phases, approvals, retention, waiting, or other periods, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: David Humby, Fiona Schrader, Steve Sauder, David Mennie, John-David Dorman
  • Patent number: 10474630
    Abstract: Superseding a prior version of a document, to which prior version a retention policy or other requirement has been applied, is disclosed. In some embodiments, an attribute of a retention policy indicates whether a document to which the retention policy has been applied is to be superseded by a subsequently created and/or saved version of the document. In some embodiments, the attribute is set by a logic or process configured to apply the retention policy to the document. If the retention policy indicates that supersede is enabled, in various embodiments when a subsequent version is created and/or saved, the prior version is promoted to the final phase of the retention policy that has been applied to it and automatically “qualified” for disposition as indicated in the final phase of the retention policy, without regard to intervening requirements, processes, phases, approvals, retention, waiting, or other periods, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Open Text SA ULC
    Inventors: David Humby, Fiona Schrader, Steve Sauder, David Mennie, John-David Dorman
  • Publication number: 20180181580
    Abstract: Superseding a prior version of a document, to which prior version a retention policy or other requirement has been applied, is disclosed. In some embodiments, an attribute of a retention policy indicates whether a document to which the retention policy has been applied is to be superseded by a subsequently created and/or saved version of the document. In some embodiments, the attribute is set by a logic or process configured to apply the retention policy to the document. If the retention policy indicates that supersede is enabled, in various embodiments when a subsequent version is created and/or saved, the prior version is promoted to the final phase of the retention policy that has been applied to it and automatically “qualified” for disposition as indicated in the final phase of the retention policy, without regard to intervening requirements, processes, phases, approvals, retention, waiting, or other periods, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: David Humby, Fiona Schrader, Steve Sauder, David Mennie, John-David Dorman
  • Patent number: 9928243
    Abstract: Superseding a prior version of a document, to which prior version a retention policy or other requirement has been applied, is disclosed. In some embodiments, an attribute of a retention policy indicates whether a document to which the retention policy has been applied is to be superseded by a subsequently created and/or saved version of the document. In some embodiments, the attribute is set by a logic or process configured to apply the retention policy to the document. If the retention policy indicates that supersede is enabled, in various embodiments when a subsequent version is created and/or saved, the prior version is promoted to the final phase of the retention policy that has been applied to it and automatically “qualified” for disposition as indicated in the final phase of the retention policy, without regard to intervening requirements, processes, phases, approvals, retention, waiting, or other periods, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Open Text Corporation
    Inventors: David Humby, Fiona Schrader, Steve Sauder, David Mennie, John-David Dorman
  • Patent number: 9890793
    Abstract: A vane for a variable diffuser includes a body with an inlet end and an outlet end, a leading surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, a trailing surface opposite the leading surface and extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, a first surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, and a second surface opposite the first surface and extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The vane further includes a first cavity on the first surface of the vane adjacent the inlet end, a second cavity on the first surface of the vane adjacent the outlet end, a third cavity on the second surface of the vane adjacent the inlet end, and a fourth cavity on the second surface of the vane adjacent the outlet end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Murtuza Lokhandwalla, Kevin M. Rankin, David A. Dorman, Seth E. Rosen, John M. Beck, Paul E. Hamel, Clarence J. Wytas, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9863439
    Abstract: An annular backing plate for a diffuser in a centrifugal compressor comprises an inner diameter and an outer diameter disposed radially opposite the inner diameter. The backing plate also includes a first surface extending between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the backing plate. A step is formed on the first surface proximate the inner diameter, wherein the step shifts a portion of the first surface encompassed by the step axially aft relative a portion of the first surface not encompassed by the step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Seth E. Rosen, David A. Dorman, Craig M. Beers
  • Patent number: 9790894
    Abstract: A ram air fan assembly includes a motor/bearing housing that extends along a horizontal length of the ram air fan assembly. An inner housing assembly is in fluid communication with the motor/bearing housing to define a joint. The inner housing assembly includes first and second ellipse-shaped slots. The first slot is positioned at a first angle with respect to a radial axis of the inner housing assembly that is perpendicular to the horizontal length, and the second slot is positioned at a second angle with respect to the radial axis, the second angle being different from the first angle, and each slot extending along a first direction parallel to the horizontal length to define an axial width and extending along a radial axis to define a radial width being greater than the axial width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Chrabascz, William R. Fiske, David A. Dorman
  • Patent number: 9773005
    Abstract: Polymorphic application of a policy is disclosed. An indication is received that a retention policy is to be applied with respect to an object. A rule is evaluated associated with the retention policy, in light of a circumstance of the object, to determine a manner in which the retention policy is to be configured to behave with respect to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: David Humby, John-David Dorman, Steve Sauder, Fiona Schrader, Dan Taillefer
  • Patent number: 9568018
    Abstract: A cover plate for use in a cabin air compressor is a generally cylindrical body with 19 holes extending through the body and an inner bore defining an inner diameter centered on a center axis. The body has a thickness in a dimension measured perpendicular to the central axis. The inner diameter is 14.840 inches (37.693 centimeters) plus/minus .005 inch (0.013 centimeter). A diffusor housing, a cabin air compressor and a method of replacing a cover plate are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Dorman, Craig M. Beers, Peter A. Wierzbowski
  • Patent number: 9482277
    Abstract: An air bearing shaft for a cabin air compressor includes a first edge and a second edge, a surface extending between the first edge and the second edge, and chrome plating on the surface between the first edge and the second edge. L1 is a first distance from the first edge of the air bearing shaft to a first end of the chrome plating. L2 is a second distance from the first edge of the air bearing shaft to a second end of the chrome plating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Dorman, Peter A. Wierzbowski
  • Publication number: 20160259798
    Abstract: Polymorphic application of a policy is disclosed. An indication is received that a retention policy is to be applied with respect to an object. A rule is evaluated associated with the retention policy, in light of a circumstance of the object, to determine a manner in which the retention policy is to be configured to behave with respect to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: David Humby, John-David Dorman, Steve Sauder, Fiona Schrader, Dan Taillefer
  • Publication number: 20160186806
    Abstract: An air bearing shaft for a cabin air compressor includes a first edge and a second edge, a surface extending between the first edge and the second edge, and chrome plating on the surface between the first edge and the second edge. L1 is a first distance from the first edge of the air bearing shaft to a first end of the chrome plating. L2 is a second distance from the first edge of the air bearing shaft to a second end of the chrome plating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: David A. Dorman, Peter A. Wierzbowski
  • Publication number: 20160084264
    Abstract: A vane for a variable diffuser includes a body with an inlet end and an outlet end, a leading surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, a trailing surface opposite the leading surface and extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, a first surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, and a second surface opposite the first surface and extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The vane further includes a first cavity on the first surface of the vane adjacent the inlet end, a second cavity on the first surface of the vane adjacent the outlet end, a third cavity on the second surface of the vane adjacent the inlet end, and a fourth cavity on the second surface of the vane adjacent the outlet end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Murtuza Lokhandwalla, Kevin M. Rankin, David A. Dorman, Seth E. Rosen, John M. Beck, Paul E. Hamel, Clarence J. Wytas, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160076554
    Abstract: An annular backing plate for a diffuser in a centrifugal compressor comprises an inner diameter and an outer diameter disposed radially opposite the inner diameter. The backing plate also includes a first surface extending between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the backing plate. A step is formed on the first surface proximate the inner diameter, wherein the step shifts a portion of the first surface encompassed by the step axially aft relative a portion of the first surface not encompassed by the step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seth E. Rosen, David A. Dorman, Craig M. Beers
  • Patent number: 9267512
    Abstract: A diffuser for a ram air fan assembly includes a perforated cone, an inlet ring seal, and an outlet ring seal. The perforated cone has a frustoconical shape symmetrical about an axis of the diffuser. The inlet ring seal is attached to, and axially disposed about, a first end of the perforated cone. The inlet ring seal includes a fan housing connection having a cylindrical shape. The outlet ring seal is attached to, and axially disposed about, a second end of the perforated cone. An average external diameter of the second end is greater than an average external diameter of the first end such that the perforated cone extends away from the inlet ring seal and radially outward from the axis of the diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Chrabascz, Victoria S. Richardson, David A. Dorman
  • Patent number: 9268916
    Abstract: Polymorphic application of a policy is disclosed. An indication is received that a retention policy is to be applied with respect to an object. A rule is evaluated associated with the retention policy, in light of a circumstance of the object, to determine a manner in which the retention policy is to be configured to behave with respect to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: David Humby, John-David Dorman, Steve Sauder, Fiona Schrader, Dan Taillefer
  • Publication number: 20150370809
    Abstract: Superseding a prior version of a document, to which prior version a retention policy or other requirement has been applied, is disclosed. In some embodiments, an attribute of a retention policy indicates whether a document to which the retention policy has been applied is to be superseded by a subsequently created and/or saved version of the document. In some embodiments, the attribute is set by a logic or process configured to apply the retention policy to the document. If the retention policy indicates that supersede is enabled, in various embodiments when a subsequent version is created and/or saved, the prior version is promoted to the final phase of the retention policy that has been applied to it and automatically “qualified” for disposition as indicated in the final phase of the retention policy, without regard to intervening requirements, processes, phases, approvals, retention, waiting, or other periods, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: David Humby, Fiona Schrader, Steve Sauder, David Mennie, John-David Dorman
  • Publication number: 20150345506
    Abstract: A cover plate for use in a cabin air compressor is a generally cylindrical body with 19 holes extending through the body and an inner bore defining an inner diameter centered on a center axis. The body has a thickness in a dimension measured perpendicular to the central axis. The inner diameter is 14.840 inches (37.693 centimeters) plus/minus .005 inch (0.013 centimeter). A diffusor housing, a cabin air compressor and a method of replacing a cover plate are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: David A. Dorman, Craig M. Beers, Peter A. Wierzbowski
  • Patent number: 9063940
    Abstract: Superseding a prior version of a document, to which prior version a retention policy or other requirement has been applied, is disclosed. In some embodiments, an attribute of a retention policy indicates whether a document to which the retention policy has been applied is to be superseded by a subsequently created and/or saved version of the document. In some embodiments, the attribute is set by a logic or process configured to apply the retention policy to the document. If the retention policy indicates that supersede is enabled, in various embodiments when a subsequent version is created and/or saved, the prior version is promoted to the final phase of the retention policy that has been applied to it and automatically “qualified” for disposition as indicated in the final phase of the retention policy, without regard to intervening requirements, processes, phases, approvals, retention, waiting, or other periods, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: David Humby, Fiona Schrader, Steve Sauder, David Mennie, John-David Dorman
  • Patent number: 9057386
    Abstract: A ram air fan inner housing for a ram air fan assembly comprises a center body housing, an end cup attached to the center body housing, and a perforated cone. The perforated cone is attached to the center body housing and the end cup such that the perforated cone extends away from the center body housing and radially inward toward an axis of the inner housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Eric Chrabascz, David A. Dorman